Rosenthal Wine Bar & Patio

"Malibu beachside spot Rosenthal Wines is back open, with an indoor wine bar and their massive, BYO-food patio. Wednesday-Friday, 12-7pm, Saturday-Sunday, 11am-7pm. Reservations required for all groups - email tastingroom@rosenthalestatewines.com. For more information, check out their website." - brett keating

"If you’ve ever wondered where people who shut down the Bungalow each night spend their afternoons, it’s Rosenthal Wines in Malibu. But when the crowds of Santa Monica bros are sweating on each other at Coachella, Rosenthal is actually a pretty great place to spend an afternoon. The wines aren’t anything special, but the turf patio is tucked right into the hills of Malibu, there’s usually a band playing, and you can play cornhole if you’re feeling competitive. They don’t serve food, but you can bring your own, so we always stop at a grocery store to pick up some cheese and meats for a build-your-own picnic." - brant cox, brett keating

"We’ll be honest here - in pre-pandemic times, this ultra-popular Malibu wine garden was a bit of a sh*t show. Luckily, that’s all gone away with appropriately distanced tables and a six-person maximum per group. Now, you can actually enjoy your wine and the peaceful Malibu scenery without having to worry about a stiletto going through the roof of your foot." - brant cox

"COVID-19 Update: Temporarily closed. A relaxed tasting room on the east side of the PCH (marked by giant blue beach chairs that you won't miss), Rosenthal has a small interior that opens onto a mountainside, hidden backyard space outfitted with picnic tables, umbrellas, and patio lounge furniture. They serve two labels: The Malibu Estate wines (mostly reds) are made from the twenty-acre Malibu vineyard that's four miles in and up from the ocean, and their Surfrider label (more variety) sources grapes from around California. Rosenthal offers tasting flights but the move is to post up with a bottle of wine and some friends on the back patio—if you can, plan to bring snacks/a picnic spread and games with you, although you can buy a cheese spread there, and there's a food truck, plus live music on the weekends. (Rosenthal is also next door to Reel Inn, which is always an option if you're in the mood for seafood. And it's directly across from beach access, at Topanga, if you want to squeeze in some time by the water, too.) COVID-19 Disclaimer: We are working hard to keep our listings as up to date as possible (deliveries, outdoor dining, etc.), but given the evolving nature of local COVID-19 restrictions, we recommend double-checking the information in this guide with any business you plan on visiting. Also, please note that we have not vetted any businesses listed within our guides for their compliance with applicable safety regulations. "