Gladstones Pacific Palisades Fillbox

Second visit. Enjoyed all the food, drink, and sunset! Service wasn't 5 stars like first visit, but no big complaints.

My friend and I came by for a quick bite and it wasn't too bad. Ceviche was a little meager and acidic though otherwise fine and the crispy calamari was solid.My mai tai was strong though not well balanced. On the upside, decent service and the expansive ocean view was legit.

I love garlic. Love it. My wife, on the other hand, can 't have it. She gets incredible stomach pain from it. I know! She wishes things were different, too! One smart thing she does is call places ahead of time and ask if they can prepare a dish without garlic. She called Gladstones a few days before we went and asked if they could grill a chicken breast with nothing just absolutely nothing and they said they 'd be happy to. We went. The ambiance was lovely. The waiter was an odd guy with a Zach Galifianakis vibe. He took our order and confirmed what the person on the phone had said about her no garlic or anything else chicken breast, which she asked to be added to a green salad. Great!The food came out after quite a while...and her chicken had chunks of garlic all over it. She asked if the chicken could be re done the way she 'd ordered it. Zach minus said it was as good as it is going to get. It was all the way past rude and into the realm of the confusing, you know? When someone says something, but then says the opposite while also screwing you over? We were there for a family lunch with my mother in law and my own mother, who was visiting from out of town for the first time in years. That made it tough to raise much of an objection, so my wife scraped the garlic off and ate the chicken. Sure enough, she was in enough pain as a result that she couldn 't join me and my mom for a farewell breakfast the next day. She reached out to Gladstones via email and two socials. No reply. So if someone ever replies to this review, take it with a grain of salt and a chunk of garlic.

An OLDY, BUT SUCH A GOODY!!!!I came here with my honey after hearing that this icon of seafood history in Malibu, had been given a 2-year reprove before the city had them close down or move (I hope they let them stay forever! . Admittedly, I 've been here before, but wanted to share the love with my fiancée. It was a lovely sunny day in the mid 70s and a gentle breeze wafted over the patio upon our arrival. I was already smiling.....Getting to share my favorite memories is always the BEST!Upon arrival you are given a choice of sitting inside or outside on the spacious patio. We chose the latter, and our table was about 100 feet from ocean sparkles and lapping waves. We started with refreshing cocktails. Being that we are both rum afficianados, we elected to order the rum punch. It was perfection! -Just the right amount of burn and lots ofFruit forward flavor. We next ordered two small cups of their famous chowder, which perfectly complimented their hot steamed sourdough and butter. Entrees: We splurged and ordered the large sampler platter, including fried clams, fried calamari, Lacey fish filets, shrimp, and onion rings. It truly was enough food for 3! Plenty to take home for dinner tonight too! I ordered the brioche lobster roll...nice and buttery with just a hint of acidity. Final thoughts: Great views. Great food. Great service. Great memories.

Always love coming to Gladstones. Great spot to come for lunch or dinner to watch the sunset. It is however not the most up to date. They have a new Happy Hour/Golden Hour now from 4-6pm, but only at the bar. The shrimp taco plate is always my favorite. You get very good portions though prices are expensive