Taverna Tony
Greek restaurant · Malibu
23410 Civic Center Way, Malibu, CA 90265
Highlights
Lively Greek eatery with belly dancers, live music & huge portions
Lively Greek eatery with belly dancers, live music & huge portions
"Whether you’re in need of a light bite after a beach day at Pointe Dume or a glass of white wine after spending too much money at the Malibu Country Mart, Taverna Tony is always the perfect way to round out your Malibu day. You could fill up on the dips and pita alone and be satisfied, but don’t miss out on the Greek angel pasta or the chicken oreganato. —Florence O’Connor"
"Sometimes, it feels like Malibu’s dining options fall into one of two camps: KFC or Nobu. But Taverna Tony’s is pleasantly in the middle. From the outside, this romantic indoor-outdoor Greek restaurant looks like a quintessential Malibu date spot, but it’s still casual enough for your sandy friends in flip-flops. Sit on the spacious outdoor patio and order a family-style meal of grilled octopus, creamy taramasalata, and whole grilled branzino. Weekends often include belly dancers, and if you order the saganaki, it’ll arrive in flames so everyone can ooh and ahh." - brant cox, sylvio martins, garrett snyder, cathy park
"Escape to Greece without leaving Los Angeles at Taverna Tony, a lively Greek restaurant set in the picturesque Malibu Country Mart. Crowds sprawl out onto the patio on warm weekends, dragging pita through bowls of creamy taramosalata dip or picking at pieces of fried calamari. Light drenches the interior dining room and its bright blue tables. The mains are a bit pricy, but worth it: Try the lamb souvlaki with Greek potatoes, or the two-pound branzino. Cocktails, wine, and beer are also available. Taverna Tony is an ideal stop after a long day at the beach or for a romantic night out in Malibu. Swing by on Friday or Saturday night to catch live music and belly dancers." - Eater Staff
"Located in the back corner of Malibu Country Mart, away from the revving Porsches and toddlers in Gucci, is Taverna Tony: an oasis of great (albeit pricey) Greek food. This romantic indoor-outdoor space is a quintessential Malibu date spot but not nearly as sceney as the restaurants near the water. It’s a great option for a post-beach dinner, though, where you can stretch your sand-covered legs on the beautiful patio and split grilled octopus, bowls of creamy taramasalata, and whole grilled branzino. And if you’re looking for a little entertainment, they typically have live music and belly dancers on weekends, too." - brant cox, sylvio martins
"Located in the back corner of Malibu Country Mart, away from the revving Porsches and toddlers in Gucci, is Taverna Tony: an oasis of great (albeit pricey) Greek food. This romantic indoor-outdoor space is a quintessential Malibu date spot, but not nearly as sceney as the restaurants near the water. It’s a great option for a post-beach dinner, though, where you can stretch your sand-covered legs on the beautiful patio and split grilled octopus, bowls of creamy taramasalata, and whole grilled branzino. And if you’re looking for a little entertainment, they typically have live music and belly dancers on weekends, too." - sylvio martins, brant cox, nikko duren, garrett snyder
