Moonshadows

When people ask me where to dine in Los Angeles, Moonshadows is one of the first recommendations I make.  Situated along the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, Moonshadows sits on the beach over looking the vast Pacific Ocean.  If you're looking for a romantic night out, or the quintessential Californian restaurant on the beach, look no further than Moonshadows.

For the first course, I dived into an heirloom tomato and burrata cheese salad with basil, aged balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil.  The burrata cheese was creamy and silky - coupling perfectly with the acidity of the balsamic vinegar.  The basil added a hint of depth to the dish, making every bite as savory as the last.

Heirloom Tomatoes & Burrata Cheese ($14)

For my main course, I preyed on an oven roasted lobster with sauteed spinach, mashed potatoes and drawn butter.  Inexperienced chefs make the mistake of over-cooking lobster until it is rubbery; Moonshadows, however, cooked it to perfection! The butter of the lobster paired well with the starch of the potatoes, whereas the spinach provided a clean wipe of the palette.  Seeing as how seafood is the star of the restaurant, I highly recommend ordering the lobster.

Oven Roasted Maine Lobster (Market Price)

Sharing this meal with the love of my life overlooking the sunset made this meal sweet enough, so we passed on dessert.  Many Los Angeles residents prefer Gladstone's for it's proximity to the city, but rest assured, Moonshadows is definitely worth the extra drive up the gleaming coast.  Is your mouth watering yet?