Neptune's Net

"There’s something deeply nostalgic about driving up PCH’s Malibu coastline. The wind’s whipping through your hair, the salty air is wafting off the water, and your stomach is growling for a basket of fried seafood. While there are several seafood shacks on this stretch, none of them match the history and sheer joyful kitsch of Neptune’s Net. Open since 1956, this kitschy roadside tavern is an essential PCH pitstop with top-notch views, a unique crowd (it’s a big biker spot), a roomy front patio, and one of our favorite clam chowders in existence. Editor's Note: access to Neptune's Net via PCH is currently limited, but the restaurant is open and accessible using Kanan Dume Road or Malibu Canyon Road. Clam chowder bread bowl, Neptune's Net sampler" - brant cox, cathy park, garrett snyder, sylvio martins

"Dating back to 1956, this Pacific Coast Highway staple at the northernmost tip of Malibu is a perfect place to experience the area in its natural environment. Ice-cold beers, fried seafood baskets, grilled catches of the day, and pineapple-slaw-topped fish tacos abound. With an eclectic mix of surfers, bikers, families and tourists, the fresh-caught seafood and crisp french fries are hard to forget. *Neptune’s Net is reopened as of January 17." - Eater Staff

"This classic seafood diner on the north end of Malibu is arguably the most popular pullover spot on the entire PCH. Is it the best seafood on the coast? Probably not. But there’s still something special about being surrounded by a sea of biker gangs and going to town on a clam chowder bread bowl - all while staring out at the pearly blue Pacific Ocean. Neptune’s is a bonafide landmark, and a great excuse to get out of LA for the day and soak up some of those sweet retro 1960’s California vibes." - brant cox

"Clam chowder bread bowl This is Neptune’s Net signature dish. One time, deep into the pandemic when we lost our grip on reality, we came here and didn’t order the clam chowder bread bowl. Big mistake. We had to watch our friend happily enjoy his bread bowl (and the little bread hat that comes with it) while trying not to look too desperate whenever he offered us a bite." - the infatuation los angeles crew

"“A drive up PCH to Malibu is one of my greatest California loves, and Neptune’s Net is one of my all-time favorite seafood shacks. It’s located just past Zuma Beach, has great ocean views, and it’s been there forever. You can pick out your own seafood, have it steamed right there in front of you, and just enjoy all the things the coast has to offer. They also have a killer clam chowder.”" - brennan carley