LAist: Something's Fishy at Gladstone's in Malibu

Meadowbat

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:25:37 -0800

When I was a section editor at my college paper, we ran a positive review of Gladstone's in our roundup of "romantic Valentine's Day restaurants." And by college standards, I guess it was. Still, I was a little surprised when I finally went for the first time a few months ago to discover it was basically a burger joint that serves fish instead of burgers. But come on, what's not to love about a doggie bag shaped like a dolphin?

RedMercury

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:00:27 -0800

Three words: Location, Location, Location.

marc22386

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 18:16:16 -0800

I drove by this place a million times to and from school and never stopped. Their prices are off the wall and I never understood why so many people were always there. Then I realized that tourists are gullible. I'll second the Reel Inn endorsement. That place is great. $7 fish and chips on wednesdays is key.

Johnny

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 17:59:27 -0800

When it comes to food the majority can't tell great from crap. Pasadena's Cameron's Seafood Market and Restaurant is a great place if you're inland.

Carrie Meathrell

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 17:41:38 -0800

yup. Gladstones = ripoff. Try...Froggy's Fish Market OR the Reel Inn, both on Topanga. Fresh fish, good prices, no bullshit. Nevermind that I went on disastrous second dates at both places. HAHAHAHAH I am soooo fun.

WestsideBunney

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 17:30:30 -0800

My favorite part was when the waiter said - don't get the crab cakes. If you are willing to drive to Gladstones for food, drive a little further to Neptune's Net...there you can get some better food, great price, and watch the sunset... Malibu views at Ventura County prices.