Gladstone's
Pacific Palisades
Restaurant in Pacific Palisades, United States
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Gladstone's is worth choosing when you want an easy Pacific Palisades coastal meal with low planning pressure. It is a practical pick for lunch or early dinner near PCH, but diners looking for a more defined cuisine focus or higher-spend occasion room should compare Blue Ribbon Sushi, MUSE Santa Monica, or Mastro's Ocean Club first.
About Gladstone's
Gladstone's is a Pacific Palisades venue open daily from 11 AM to 8 PM, with a casual dress code. Plan around those straightforward basics.
Use it when the schedule and casual dress code fit your plans. If you are comparing it with other options, consider Blue Ribbon Sushi, Cholada Thai Beach Cuisine, MUSE Santa Monica, Mastro's Ocean Club, or Reel Inn Malibu based on the kind of meal and setting you want.
Use it when the hours and casual dress code fit
The clearest planning advantage is the schedule. Gladstone's is open Monday through Sunday from 11 AM to 8 PM, which makes it direct to evaluate against your day.
The dress code is casual. If your plans depend on a chef-led format, signature dishes, price level, dietary accommodations, takeout, delivery, or beverage program, check current details directly before making plans.
How to choose between nearby alternatives
If you are deciding among options, compare Gladstone's on the basics: Pacific Palisades location, daily 11 AM to 8 PM hours, and casual dress code. Blue Ribbon Sushi, Cholada Thai Beach Cuisine, MUSE Santa Monica, Mastro's Ocean Club, and Reel Inn Malibu may also be worth considering, depending on your plans.
For planning around Pacific Palisades, start with the venue's hours, location, and dress code, then compare other dining in Pacific Palisades generically if the meal is part of a broader outing.
Planning details
- Location
- 17300 CA-1, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
- Website
- gladstones.com
- Phone
- +13104543474
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Gladstone's presents as a quintessential Southern California beach seafood house: sprawling, informal, and unapologetically built around the ocean. The dining room reads like an open-air clubhouse for generations of Angelenos and visitors, where the setting (Pacific Coast Highway, sand, and surf) is the primary argument. The restaurant leans into a classic, historic identity rather than culinary trendiness; it celebrates high-volume, convivial service and straightforward seafood classics. Expect a relaxed, sun-and-salt-soaked atmosphere that feels institutional in the best sense, durable and familiar, without a restaurant-critic focus.
Best For
This is a go-to spot for groups, families, and day-trippers who prioritize the coastline as much as the cuisine. Gladstone's thrives at midday and into the evening when visitors arriving from Pacific Coast Highway want a quintessential beach meal and a view of the water. Its scale and informal service make it well suited to larger parties and multigenerational tables: think family lunches after a beach morning or casual dinners with tourists and longtime locals alike. The place is built for shared, social meals rather than intimate one-on-one dining.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the classics that define the house: the World Famous Clam Chowder and the Seafood Tower are signature draws and good starting points for a communal meal. With an emphasis on large-format seafood and an open-air setup facing the ocean, ordering items meant for sharing will suit both the menu and the convivial service style. Expect straightforward preparation and generous portions; the food is context for the view and the experience, so plan to gather plates family-style and enjoy the coastal setting.
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual beachside atmosphere with transparent barriers offering unobstructed Pacific Ocean views, pleasant indoor and outdoor seating, and sunset vistas.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
View
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Very Large
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Drinks Focus
- Cocktails
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Gluten-free options
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- World Famous Clam Chowder
- Seafood Tower
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 17300 CA-1, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to go if you skip it
Choose Blue Ribbon Sushi if staying in Pacific Palisades matters but the group wants a clearer cuisine focus. Choose Mastro's Ocean Club if the meal is meant to feel more like an occasion.
Restaurant context
How Gladstone's compares nearby
Gladstone's is the easier, lower-friction choice in this set: better for a casual coastal meal than for a polished night out. Mastro's Ocean Club is the stronger splurge play if the group wants a more formal oceanfront occasion, while Gladstone's works better when timing and convenience matter more than ceremony.
For value-minded beach-area dining, Cholada Thai Beach Cuisine and Reel Inn Malibu are the natural cross-shops. Pick them when the meal is meant to feel casual and food-led; pick Gladstone's when the Pacific Palisades location is the deciding factor.
Blue Ribbon Sushi is the better Pacific Palisades alternative for diners who want a clearer cuisine lane, and MUSE Santa Monica makes more sense for a more composed Santa Monica night out. Gladstone's wins on ease, not ambition.
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Compare Gladstone's
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Gladstone's | Pacific Palisades | No published awards |
| Mastro's Ocean Club | Topanga | 2026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence |
| Cholada Thai Beach Cuisine | Topanga | No published awards |
| Reel Inn Malibu | Topanga | No published awards |
| Blue Ribbon Sushi | Pacific Palisades | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Recommended2025 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #4792024 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #4812023 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Recommended |
| MUSE Santa Monica | Los Angeles | No published awards |
How Gladstone's Pacific Palisades compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gladstone's good for solo dining?
It can be considered for solo dining if the basics fit your plans: Gladstone's is in Pacific Palisades, open daily from 11 AM to 8 PM, and has a casual dress code. If seating style, counter service, or solo-friendly features matter to you, check current details before you go.
What are alternatives to Gladstone's?
For comparison, consider Blue Ribbon Sushi, Cholada Thai Beach Cuisine, MUSE Santa Monica, Reel Inn Malibu, or Mastro's Ocean Club. Choose based on your own priorities, while weighing Gladstone's hours, Pacific Palisades location, and casual dress code.
What should I order at Gladstone's?
Check the current menu directly before you go, and plan around the basics: Gladstone's is open daily from 11 AM to 8 PM and the dress code is casual.
What should I wear to Gladstone's?
The dress code is casual. Formal clothing is not required by that dress code.
Is Gladstone's good for a special occasion?
If you are planning a special occasion, confirm current details directly before booking or compare with options such as MUSE Santa Monica or Mastro's Ocean Club.
What should a first-timer know about Gladstone's?
The basics are simple: Gladstone's is in Pacific Palisades, open daily from 11 AM to 8 PM, and has a casual dress code.
