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Explore the list below for restaurants close to Pepperdine.

De-Lite-Ful- Thousand Oaks  l  360 West Hillcrest Dr.   l 818.648.8007   l  Vegan!  Food Made with Love!  Don't miss this wonderful dining experience!!!
We ensure that everything we serve is healthy for you. From the salt on our tables to the liquid in your glass and the food on your plate, we mindfully create and deliver with purpose.

Buca di Beppo -Santa Monica • 1442 2nd Street • 310.587.2782 Buca di Beppo is the perfect place for your Graduation celebration! Great atmosphere, fun people and authentic Italian food served family-style, meant to be shared. Make it a day to remember for you and your family, or bring all your friends. Come celebrate with us!

Cafe Habana (Approximately 2.2 miles/5 minutes) 3939 Cross Creek Road. 310.317.0300

Mastros - 18412 Pacific Coast Hwy 310.454.4357
This restaurant features magnificent sunset views of the Pacific and Santa Monica Bay while offering traditional seafood dishes. Mastro's Malibu is 8 miles from campus. Take PCH south and it will be on the right.

Cheesecake Factory - 442 West Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks 805.371.9705
Well-known for its great desserts, the Cheesecake factory is also now highly regarded for its other main dish items. The Cheesecake Factory is located 22 miles from campus. Take Malibu Canyon Road to Highway 101 north, exit at Moorpark, and turn left onto Hillcrest Drive.

Chipotle (approximately 1,8 miles/5 minutes) 3822 Cross Creek Road 424.644.2184

Duke's Malibu - 21150 Pacific Coast Hwy 310.317.0777
This Hawaiian tropic seafood restaurant offers spectacular views of the Pacific and is a favorite for parent visits to Malibu. Duke's is located 4 miles from Pepperdine. Take PCH south and Duke's will be on your right.

Fast Food Favorites - McDonald's, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Jack in the Box, Taco Bell, and Subway

Geoffrey's Malibu - 27400 Pacific Coast Hwy 310.457.1519
An elegant beachside restaurant set on top of the cliffs at the Pacific's edge that offers a variety of entrees and has an extensive wine cellar. Geoffrey's is located 4 miles from campus. Take PCH north and it will be on your left.

Gladstone's Malibu - 310.GL4.FISH
A popular seafood spot located on the way to Santa Monica that was declared the # 1 seafood restaurant for 2000 by readers of the Daily News. Gladstone's is located 9 miles from campus. Take PCH south and it will be on your right.

Gravina Malibu - 28925 Pacific Coast Hwy - 310.457.0711 - gravinamalibu@gmail.com 
A small Italian family with strong passion for great food. Our goal is to make you feel at home, while we make sure your food and ambiance are as close as it gets to dining in Italy.  

Johnnies New York Pizzeria - 22333Pacific Coast Hwy 310.456.1717
New York style pizza, pastas, and sandwiches at Malibu's stop of this popular chain. Located 3 miles from campus. Take PCH south and Johnnies will be on your left.

John's Garden - The Malibu Country Mart 3835 Cross Creek Road #1 310.456.8377

Lily's Malibu
Address:  29211 Heathercliff Rd Ste 60, Malibu, CA 90265-414 Phone 310.457.3745

Malibu Farm 23000 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265 310.456.1112 Fresh, Organic, Local

Malibu Fish and Seafood - 25653 PCH 310.456.3430

Malibu Kitchen - The Malibu Country Mart 3900 Cross Creek Road #3 310.456.7845

Malibu Mutts Grill
The Malibu Country Mart 2835 Cross Creek Road #2 310.456.1211

Marmalade Cafe - 3894 Cross Creek Rd 310.317.4242
This restaurant and catering company serves California/eclectic cuisine with a variety of soups, salads, pastas, pizzas, and entrees. They are also known for their great desserts. Marmalades is located just 2 miles from campus. Take PCH south to Cross Creek Road and it will be on your right, behind Starbucks.

Moonshadows Malibu (approximately 6.1 miles/11 minutes) 20356 Pacific Coast Highway 310.456.3010

Mr. Chow - The Malibu Country Mart - 3835 Cross Creek Road #18 310.456.7600

NOBU - Pacific Coast Highway 310.317.9140
Mr. Matsuhisa brings the sushi closer to his celebrity clientele. We love when the staff shouts a welcome as you enter.

Paradise Cove Beach Cafe - 28128 Pacific Coast Hwy 310.457.9791
This oceanfront restaurant offering great food at very fair prices is along the water and a strip of sand north of campus. Paradise Cove is 5 miles from campus. Travel north on PCH and you will see the sign for the restaurant on your left.

P.F. Changs - 21821 Oxnard Street Woodland Hills 818.340.0491
"P. F. Chang's China Bistro offers a unique combination of traditional Chinese cuisine and American hospitality in a contemporary bistro setting." P.F. Chang's is located at The Promenade in the heart of Woodland Hills. Take the 101S and the Topanga Cyn exit. Take a left on Topanga Cyn Blvd. and a right on Oxnard Street. P.F. Changs will be on your left.

Reel Inn For Fresh Fish Restaurant - 18661 Pacific Coast Hwy 310.456.8221
Reel Inn serves mainly seafood, but does have chicken and vegetarian entrees. The Inn is located South on PCH, just before Topanga Canyon.

Saddle Peak Lodge - 419 Cold Canyon Rd, Calabasas, CA 91302 818.222.3888 Located 5 miles up Malibu Canyon and less then 10 minutes from Pepperdine. We look forward to welcoming you to Saddle Peak Lodge. We will provide you and your guests with a truly wonderful dining experience, with the very best food, wines and service in an extraordinary environment that you will find inviting, warm and personally attentive. Please let any of us know what we can do to make your experience with us truly special. Show your Pepperdine ID and receive 10% off all food and beverage.

Spruzzo's - 29575 Pacific Coast Hwy 310.457.8282
"Their extensive menu includes filet mignon for Dad, burgers and fries for the kids, and, yes, Mom, all the Italian specialties you would expect from a l'italiano reale (real Italian) restaurant. Spruzzo has 3 dining areas, each with its own distinctive sensory stimulus. Ambience and beyond!" It's located North on PCH.

Sunlife Organics - The Malibu Country Mart - 3835 Cross Creek Road #7 310.456.7070

Taverna Tony - 23410 Civic Center Way 310.317.9667
Mykonos comes to Malibu at this festive Greek taverna near the beach. Features authentic traditional Greek cuisine such as baby lamb, giant prawns, fresh seafood, delectable salads and homemade sweets. Beautiful garden-patio and indoor dining. Come and experience "Zorba-style hospitality" to the sounds of our bouzouki band. Tony's occasionally has live music and is located on Civic Center Way just South of Pepperdine.

Thai Dishes - 22333 Pacific Coast Hwy 310.456.6592
Authentic Thai food with karaoke available some nights. Thai Dishes is located south on PCH on the left side.

Tra Di Noi - 3835 Cross Creek Rd. 310.456.0169
A classic Italian restaurant with patio seating that specializes in authentic pastas and pizzas to superb seafood. Tra Di Noi is 2 miles from campus. Take PCH south to Cross Creek Road and it will in the shopping plaza to the left.

V's Restaurant  22821 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, Ca 90265Owners Vassil Pertchinkov and Yassen "Yoshi" Tonev believe in living life to the fullest – good food, good drinks and great times. The V's restaurant + bar experience begins with the warmest welcome in town. Then, have a seat, get comfortable and enjoy a hand-crafted cocktail, glass of wine and fresh food. With a dynamic duo of executive Chef Chris Bocchino and Pastry Chef Kristine Bocchino heading the kitchen, mixologist Yoshi tending bar, and Vassil leading the pack – don't expect anything less than memorable.

Wood Ranch - 5050 Cornell Road Agoura Hills 818.597.8900
Known for their fantastic barbecue, the closest Wood Ranch is located in nearby Agoura Hills in the Whizins Plaza. Take the 101N and get off at the Kanan exit. Turn Left on Kanan, Left on Roadside Dr.,Right on Cornell Rd., and it will be on your left side.

Treats

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - 3835 Cross Creek Rd #12 310.456.5771
A very popular student spot best known for its notorious ice-blended drinks. 2 miles from campus. Take PCH South to Cross Creek Road and it is in the shopping area to the left.

Malibu Yogurt - 23755 W Malibu Rd 310.456.3522
For the best variety of frozen yogurt in town. Located just south of Pepperdine in the Malibu Colony Plaza.

Starbucks Coffee - 3900 Cross Creek Rd 310.317.4515
What's a town without this necessary coffee shop? Malibu's version is just 2 miles from campus. Take PCH south to Cross Creek Road and it will be on your right.

Dining Services

Pepperdine students dining at Waves Cafe

We provide students with a variety of options when it comes to their dining experience. They can join friends at our Waves Café, surrounded by ocean views and outdoor patios; enjoy a late-night snack at the HAWC Café; grab organic foods from Nature's Edge; or take a break at Jamba Juice or La Brea Bakery.