French Restaurants near Malibu, CA

“Cali casual vibe. We went around 2:30p so not a big crowd lunch menu. We had salmon & cod —we loved the flavors. Cod portion was petite so if you get there hungry like the wolf you won’t be satiated but if you order a desert or order an appetizer you’ll leave happy. The eclectic complex flavors make up for the petit portion. Salmon was portioned just about right came in with purple rice. Menu includes burgers & other menu staples but I was wowed by the fish offerings. Suggestions would be put a fan up the ceiling it gets humid inside during the summer & also have ice accessible for the self serve water area. Whatcha waiting for just go! -Malibu Zinque“

“I arrived early on a Wednesday afternoon, around 4 pm, quite early for a 445 reservation. At about 415, as I was drooling over the menu, I observed a gentleman, exit the front door of the restaurant. He was wearing black pants and a white shirt. After glancing our way, probably wondering why we were so early, took a large napkin and gently coralled a fledgling bird. He tossed the napkin covering it and placed the bird back towards it's nest. The man came out again about 425, and proceeded to a black BMW. He pulled one of many freshly pressed shirts from the rear passenger seat of the car, and instantly he was freshly dressed in a dark blue shirt and a black vest.
I would later find out this was the owner.
We were early and seated. Matthew was our kind and generous server. The escargot was unreal. The risotto was a delicious cardiac episode waiting to happen, and the beef wellington, medium rare, was mouth watering. Washing everything down with a Sancerre, it was an outstanding experience. The owner was thanked and complimented on his beautiful restaurant, and I recommend this delightful place to everyone.“