Malibu Of Surfside Italian Restaurant
Surfside Beach
Restaurant in Surfside Beach, United States
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Price
$20–30per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Malibu Of Surfside Italian Restaurant is worth considering for an easy Surfside Beach dinner when the group wants a familiar Italian-restaurant choice without a difficult booking. The strongest practical signals are its Tuesday-to-Saturday dinner hours and earlier Sunday service; choose another venue if the night depends on a documented cocktail program, chef-led format, or award-backed experience.
About Malibu Of Surfside Italian Restaurant
For Surfside Beach diners considering Malibu Of Surfside Italian Restaurant, the restaurant is closed Monday, opens from 3–10 PM Tuesday through Saturday, and runs 12–8 PM on Sunday. The dress code is smart casual, so plan for a neat but not overly formal visit.
Details such as seating layout, service format, chef background, signature dishes, price range, or a beverage program are not available. The restaurant is best used as a planning reference for hours, dress code, and comparison options rather than for specific menu or dining style claims.
Plan around hours and a smart-casual restaurant visit
The venue name is Malibu Of Surfside Italian Restaurant, but details about particular dishes, chef background, cocktails, wine depth, or awards are not available. If you are comparing the broader area, use the Surfside Beach bars guide before committing.
Timing is the clearest planning detail. Tuesday through Saturday service runs from 3–10 PM, Sunday service runs from 12–8 PM, and Monday is closed. The smart-casual dress code also applies, which is useful to know before setting expectations for the visit.
Where it fits in a Surfside Beach plan
For readers comparing options, start with the meal's purpose and the hours. If you want to compare another restaurant, look at Casa Calamari. If the group wants a broader restaurant option, California Dreaming may also be worth checking. For a wider scan, use the full Surfside Beach restaurants guide, especially if menu details, price, or atmosphere are the deciding factors.
Quick reference: Malibu Of Surfside Italian Restaurant is in Surfside Beach, observes a smart-casual dress code, is closed Monday, is open 3–10 PM Tuesday through Saturday, and is open 12–8 PM Sunday.
Planning details
- Location
- 815 Surfside Dr, Surfside Beach, SC 29575
- Website
- malibusofsurfside.com
- Phone
- +18439454948
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Malibu Of Surfside reads like a coastal neighborhood trattoria: unfussy, approachable and rooted in reliable Italian-American cooking. The room favors horizontal space over tight, urban intimacy: tables sized to fit families without fuss, soft lighting that asks little of diners, and an ambient hum of easy conversation. It leans into comfort-first dishes rather than culinary theater, so the overall feeling is relaxed and casual with a quietly charming, seaside tilt. Locals and visitors alike come for familiar flavors and steady service rather than for conceptual dining, which keeps the mood low-pressure and welcoming year-round.
Best For
This is a spot built for groups, families and anyone after a dependable, hearty meal after a day at the beach. Seating accommodates larger parties and a steady stream of regulars, making it suitable for family dinners, informal celebrations and easy date nights. Visitors who want filling Italian-American classics (Sunday sauce, generous cutlets and classic desserts) will find the format especially satisfying at dinner. It’s not a formal or high-concept destination; it’s a reliable neighborhood choice for relaxed, communal meals.
Ordering Tips
Stick to the menu’s comforting, crowd-pleasing standards. The kitchen’s strengths are its Italian-American classics, Sunday sauce and chicken cutlets are signature mains and a good gauge of the house style, followed by a traditional dessert like Mama’s cheesecake. Given the restaurant’s family-focused, generous portions, consider ordering dishes to share for the table so everyone gets a sample of the hearty preparations. Expect straightforward, satisfying preparations rather than experimental tasting courses; pick familiar favorites if you want a reliably filling meal.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm, cozy, and intimate atmosphere with charming interior that evokes a homey Italian feel.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten-free options
Signature Dishes
- Sunday sauce
- Chicken cutlets
- Mama's cheesecake
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 815 Surfside Dr, Surfside Beach, SC 29575
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Casa Calamari, Notable alternative
- California Dreaming, Notable alternative
- Tupelo Honey - Myrtle Beach, Notable alternative
- Gulfstream Cafe, Notable alternative
- Atmosphera Restaurant, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares for Surfside Beach dinner plans
Malibu Of Surfside Italian Restaurant is the practical Italian-leaning choice when ease matters more than a documented destination format. Casa Calamari is the direct cross-shop if the group is deciding specifically around Italian food, and Malibu is an easy local dinner option.
California Dreaming is the better comparison for groups that need broader appeal and a more general dinner brief. If the occasion is casual, mixed-preference, or less tied to Italian, start there. If the point is a quieter, more cuisine-specific meal in Surfside Beach, Malibu remains the cleaner fit.
For readers willing to look beyond Surfside Beach, Tupelo Honey - Myrtle Beach, Gulfstream Cafe, and Atmosphera Restaurant belong in the wider consideration set. Use them when ambiance or a different style of meal matters enough to leave the immediate Surfside Beach area; stay with Malibu when convenience and an easy reservation are the deciding factors.
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Compare Malibu Of Surfside Italian Restaurant
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Malibu Of Surfside Italian Restaurant | Surfside Beach | No published awards |
| Casa Calamari | Surfside Beach | No published awards |
| California Dreaming | Surfside Beach | No published awards |
| Tupelo Honey - Myrtle Beach | Myrtle Beach | No published awards |
| Gulfstream Cafe | Murrells Inlet | No published awards |
| Atmosphera Restaurant | Myrtle Beach | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book Malibu Of Surfside Italian Restaurant?
Booking difficulty or how far ahead reservations should be made is not available. For planning, note that the restaurant is closed Monday, runs 3–10 PM Tuesday through Saturday, and runs 12–8 PM Sunday.
Is Malibu Of Surfside Italian Restaurant good for a special occasion?
It may work for a smart-casual meal in Surfside Beach, but a specific occasion style, room setup, or service format is not available. If you are comparing options, Atmosphera Restaurant or Gulfstream Cafe can be considered as other choices.
Is lunch or dinner better at Malibu Of Surfside Italian Restaurant?
Hours show service from 3–10 PM Tuesday through Saturday and 12–8 PM Sunday. No separate lunch menu or lunch pricing is available, so plan around the posted hours rather than assuming a specific lunch offering.
What other restaurants can I compare with Malibu Of Surfside Italian Restaurant?
Casa Calamari is a natural comparison to check. California Dreaming and Gulfstream Cafe are also useful comparison points when the group wants to consider other restaurant options.
