MALIBU BEACH GRILL

Solid and unflashy: MALIBU BEACH GRILL holds an A health grade, 94/100, out of its most recent Volusia County inspection on April 15, 2026.

On health score it's safer than 65% of Volusia County restaurants we grade. Diners rate it 4.5 from 1,506 reviews. Cuisine: American. Menus here flag vegan, vegetarian, keto, organic, and other dietary options.

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Restaurant details

Health grade
A (94/100)
Violations
6 total — 6 basic
Address
5543 S WILLIAMSON BLVD #900, Port Orange, FL
Cuisine
American
Categories
American restaurant, Banquet hall, Brunch restaurant, Fine dining restaurant, Lunch restaurant, Seafood restaurant
Price
$20–30
Rating
4.5 stars (1506 reviews)
Seats
205
Phone
(386) 492-2968
Website
Official website
Photo of MALIBU BEACH GRILL
Photo: Malibu Beach Grill

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.5 Community-sourced rating 1,506 reviews
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What diners say — our read

This listing's ratings cluster at the two ends of the scale. Reviews mentioning service average 3.7 stars, so it divides opinion rather than settling it. Whether food comes out hot follows at 21% of reviews, where ratings average 3.7.

Behind those, how long an order takes is raised in 18% of reviews (3.0 average). If you had to pick one number to represent this corpus it would be 5, the most frequently given rating (19 reviews). Of the 28 rated reviews, 19 sit at four stars or better and 4 at two or below.

The health record runs ahead of the reviews. The last DBPR inspection returned an A (94/100) with 6 basic violations. DBPR last walked in on April 15, 2026. Its inspection trajectory is downward over the records we hold. Ranked against Volusia County, it is safer than 65% of the restaurants we score. The citations behind that grade include dishwashing facilities and floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained.

Both measures agree, which is the least complicated version of this page. The individual reviews are below, newest first, if you want the raw material.

Our own analysis of 28 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 27, 2026

    Recently attended a wine dinner hosted by Colin (our favorite bartender). Fantastic presentations and delicious food. Frank Family wines sommelier spoke about each course and wine pairing. Generous pours - lovely evening! Looking forward to the next one. Also, love Martini Mondays and 1/2 price bottles of wine on Thursday !

  • June 14, 2026

    Large group food did not come out together. Food cold waiting for others. New Orleans pasta very little shrimp or sausage. Server friendly frequently refills water.

  • June 12, 2026

    Our server Huyyou was absolutely lovely!! She was so attentive and had a great personality, I would love to come back for her energy and customer service. She deserves a raise!!

  • June 6, 2026

    Wonderful place......steak was cooked I'm beautifully.... Wonderful environment we really pleased with the ambiance and the vibe

  • June 6, 2026

    Thank you Colin for organizing the Frank Family Vineyards Wine Dinner last evening ~ June 5, 2026. The meal was delicious and those amazing wines.

  • June 6, 2026

    Fantastic dinner and Wine Tasting everything was perfect

  • June 5, 2026

    One of our favorite places in Port Orange. We went to the 4 course wine dinner recently and it was great, good food, good wine, and impeccable service.

  • May 23, 2026

    Got to the restaurant at 8:25pm (they close at 9pm). As we are getting out of the car, we see the girl walk up and lock us out. My husband calls and when they answer, he calls them out on what they’ve done. She gets a manager I’m guessing and the lady says… I’m sorry it was a misunderstanding, you guys can come in!!! Ummm, no thanks! Not after that. So disrespectful 😡

  • May 22, 2026

    I want to start by saying our server and interaction with the manager were fantastic. That said, the food was average at best. The flavor was lacking and 2 dishes had to be sent back for being cold. The atmosphere was also bland and boring, perhaps stale is the best description. The menu was riddled with mistakes that the local staff had no control over. For what it cost, it should have been a much better experience.

  • May 20, 2026

    I had a great experience at Malibu Beach Grill! The food came out fresh and well-prepared, with everything tasting balanced and flavorful. Service was attentive without feeling rushed, and the atmosphere was clean and comfortable. A special mention goes to the manager, Emily, who clearly takes pride in how the place runs. She checked in on guests, kept things running smoothly during a busy time, and made sure any small issues were handled quickly and professionally. That kind of visible care really elevated the visit. Overall, it’s a spot I’d happily return to for both the quality of the food and the strong sense of hospitality.

  • May 19, 2026

    I used to love this restaurant. It has gone downhill. Needs renovations and a new chef! Food is terrible! The thick sauce on the ribs taste like tomato paste, the steak tacos had medium rare steak, and the turkey bacon panini was disgusting! The waitress needs more customer service training. She didn't tell me they were out of panini bread or what temp I wanted my steak. I didn't eat anything but the salad. I will not return!

  • May 14, 2026

    Place smelled a little damp. Ordered 2 French onion soups and a New England clam chowder. Soups didn’t look anything like the photos and the clam chowder was extremely watery -potato’s still hard and soup cold. Calamari was questionable looking (again nothing like photos) -thick long pieces. Couldn’t cut with a butter knife and was very chewy. Had to get another server to find our server). They were kind enough to take the food off the bill but ideal for just a quick drink and maybe a gamble on dessert.

  • May 10, 2026

    Went for lunch on mother's day. Checked out the menu prior to going .once there we find the have a special menu foe today. The choices were not good for me at all. I settled for chicken picata. The chicken was extremely greasy and had a spoonfuls of piccata sauce on it. Sides were fine. It was lunch and I had planned on a salad or a hand held. Extreamly disappointing.i think if the menu is changed for a occasion they should tell you when you make the reservation.

  • May 10, 2026

    I worked in the service industry for decades so I understand that holidays can be busy and unexpected, but the entire experience here on Mother’s Day was just a let down. Their website said nothing about a limited menu, but upon arrival, after it was too late to go elsewhere, we were handed a limited menu. We watched others get up and leave, we didn’t have the time for that. So at 11:30, for lunch, they had no lunch items. They got rid of all their sandwiches and left generic entrees they could throw different sauces on to alter as though up had options. Management didn’t seem to care at all that people were bothered by this. They also had box fans blowing air through the very warm restaurant. At the end of the Day it was the customer service that was lacking. Staff wasn’t prepared for people to be upset and management didn’t address it. It came off like they were scared of their guests. Guilt I assume. Food was forgettable, place was bland, service was a let down.

  • May 9, 2026

    Had a great time here, all thanks to the hostess Audrey. She is adorable and so nice.

  • May 9, 2026

    Great place. Loved the hostess Audrey, we bonded over having the same name as well!

  • May 9, 2026

    Audrey was great. We loved her.

  • May 9, 2026

    Always a gift at any establishment when you have a great server. Thanks, Audrey!

  • May 9, 2026

    Audrey was very attentive and super sweet ! the absolute best !

  • May 9, 2026

    Audrey was the absolute BEST.

  • May 9, 2026

    Great food and service. My family and I came yesterday and we’ll definitely be back. Audrey was a great hostess, we loved her. She definitely made our days 10x better.

  • May 9, 2026

    We had such a great experience and the hostess Audrey played a big part in that. She was super welcoming and made everything feel easy and comfortable. It never felt rushed, and she was always nearby if we needed anything. The food was really good too, definitely no complaints there.

  • May 9, 2026

    Audrey made our experience amazing from start to finish. She was so friendly and made sure we had everything we needed. You can tell she genuinely cares about her guests. The food was also delicious, everything came out fresh and tasted great. We’ll definitely be back!

  • May 9, 2026

    Audrey was truly one of the best hostesses I’ve ever encountered. She was incredibly attentive and answered all of our questions with a big smile face. She’s a walking bundle of joy.

  • May 8, 2026

    Carpet inside smells funky and is visibly worn through. Sat outside. View of a plastic playground, complete with slide. Don't believe the pics on the website. Slow service. Appetizer of goat cheese and crostini was mostly chunky tomato sauce. Chunky ragu. It was brought to the table 20 minutes after we ordered it and 5 minutes before our cutlery and napkins arrived. So we just stared at it for a good bit. Could hardly taste the goat cheese once we got to eat it. Mahi mahi was cooked nicely and lightly seasoned. Perhaps things are looking up? Nope. The filet mignon was not a filet mignon. I ordered the filet mignon and I was served a top sirloin. Cut, grain, texture... these don't lie. Asked for the manager. Assistant manager came out. I told her that it wasn't a filet mignon, it's a top sirloin. She looked at it and agreed. Yeah, that's a top sirloin, she said. Said she'd go talk to the chef. Came back, said chef disagreed. Chef says it's a filet mignon. Don't waste your time or money. Best part of the meal was the honesty and professionalism of the assistant manager. Just saw the charge on my card and was reminded of how bad this experience was. Interested to see if I'll get a response from the manager.

  • May 7, 2026

    Disappointing dinner for three. Young, inexperienced wait staff. Bland food. We ordered street tacos, shrimp scampi, pasta pomodore w chicken. $100+ w tip. It was not a $100 meal.

  • May 5, 2026

    Great steak and meatloaf with excellent side selections. Good cocktails.

  • May 4, 2026

    Everything incredible, panco capper chicken or something like that, highly highly recommended,.I wish we had Malibu back in my town

Overall Score

77 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 40/40
    Grade A
  • Dietary transparency 17/20
    5 options listed
  • Community rating 18/20
    4.5★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 2/10
    Declining, 0% clean

Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.

Opening hours

Monday
11:30 AM to 9 PM
Tuesday
11:30 AM to 9 PM
Wednesday
11:30 AM to 9 PM
Thursday
11:30 AM to 9 PM
Friday
11:30 AM to 9 PM
Saturday
11:30 AM to 9 PM
Sunday
11:30 AM to 9 PM

Inspection history

The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.

  1. April 15, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Call Back - Complied

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 6 basic

    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×3)
    • 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×2)
  2. April 13, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Warning Issued

    3 high-priority · 2 intermediate · 12 basic

    • 02 — Consumer advisory, date-marking & labeling of ready-to-eat foods
    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating) (×2)
    • 06 — Potentially hazardous foods properly thawed
    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
    • 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored
    • 12 — Handwashing; employee eating/drinking/smoking practices (×2)
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×3)
    • 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges (×2)
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×2)
    • 41 — Chemicals / toxic substances properly stored & used
  3. October 2, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    2 high-priority · 2 intermediate · 6 basic

    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating) (×2)
    • 13 — Clean clothes; hair restraints; jewelry; fingernails
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×2)

This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →

Data last updated: April 15, 2026