Moonshadows Malibu
Permanently Closed
Oceanfront dining with sunset views and handcrafted cocktails.
Oceanfront dining with sunset views and handcrafted cocktails.
"Mentioned among the "beloved Malibu restaurants and bars" that were confirmed lost, this venue was destroyed in the Palisades Fire. That fire began January 7, 2025 and had grown to over 23,000 acres and spread to Malibu by January 13; authorities estimate about 37,000 people evacuated and roughly 1,000 structures were damaged or destroyed." - Rebecca Roland
"An iconic seaside restaurant in Malibu, Moonshadows (also spelled Moondshadows in some reports) was cited as destroyed by the Palisades Fire, one of several longstanding Malibu venues lost." - Eater Staff
"An oceanfront restaurant lost to the fire, accepting donations to support its staff."
"Sitting on the water’s edge since 1966, this seaside restaurant watched the tide lap at its wood risers and served as a signifier of special occasions: close-up sunsets at dinner, sea-air brunches, or nights dancing to house music as boats drifted by. For locals it provided continuity amid change, anchoring childhood memories and offering an intimate waterfront experience now lost. — Rebecca Roland, editor, Eater Southern California/Southwest" - Eater Staff
"Initially reported among Pacific Coast Highway restaurants affected by the fires, the restaurant later confirmed via its Instagram account that it “has also burnt down” (update: January 8, 2025, 4:10 p.m.)." - Matthew Kang
