We had lunch yesterday at the new refurbished Malibu Beach Inn. What a wonderful setting. What a pathetic dining experience. We sat in the lounge area at a table for six and were presented a menu so lacking in imagination as to be worthy of a Howard Johnson circa 1983, apart from the prices. BLT, hamburger, calamari, penne, each dish duller than the next with condiments to match. Nothing on the menu came close to the waterfront setting; is that their shtick? Because you are sitting on the terrace with your toes almost in the water you should put up with 2nd rate food and 3rd rate service? Everything was late and twice there was a mix up with orders. Then one of our party was admonished harshly by the wait staff for referring to his coffee as an espresso with foam rather than by the Italian macchiato. Pretentious gits. I am so disappointed. We could have gone to the Beachcomber Caf? and eaten better for less, which I wish we had done. And now I am looking at the charges on my credit card and it looks as though an extra tip was added to my bill. Which I will contest. Go for drinks and the view but not for food. Actually, don't bother. Really truly rubbish.
Pros: Location
Cons: Poor menu and food, slow unobliging, staff
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