Looking for a restaurant that will make your taste buds buzz? Want a break from the monotony of food in the Caf?
No need to stray far from campus for wonderful dining options that will ensure you get a delicious time off campus. Malibu has a slew of restaurants that will be sure to satisfy whatever you’re craving.
The Marmalade Cafe is a spot students should definitely try, if they haven’t yet. They have a variety of options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. If you can think it, Marmalade most likely has it.
If you’ve already missed breakfast or brunch, take a trip to Marmalade Cafe for lunch. They have wonderful lunch options including fresh and flavorful salads. The spinach salad with honey mustard dressing was bursting with flavor. Goat cheese fritters came on top, adding a special twist to the salad. Fritters are not typical on salads, and goat cheese fritters are something I had never tasted before. They were delightful, and definitely added that extra pizzazz to the salad. The salads are not only large in taste, but also in size, so the half order of salad is plenty filling.
If you dine with several other people, consider sharing the warm artichoke spinach cheese dip. The dip is a great way to begin your meal at the Marmalade Cafe. The chef knows how to blend the ingredients together to create a perfectly creamy dip. Served steaming hot, the dip also comes with fresh tortilla chips. The crunch from the tortilla chips is the perfect addition to this delightful dip.
The Marmalade Cafe offers so many different dishes that there is sure to be something to please everyone. Whether you’re in the mood for something on the lighter or healthier side or something a little more filling or carb-heavy, they are sure to have it. Stop by and dine at the Marmalade Cafe if you’re looking for some good food, friendly wait staff and prices that will not empty out your wallet.
Another option is a restaurant located in the Point Dume shopping center called Savory. It is a wonderful Italian restaurant that offers a variety of unique and delicious pizzas, all baked on an incredible-tasting crust. In addition to pizza, there are many other delectable dishes on the menu.
Starting off the meal, the wait staff will serve a batch of scrumptious bread. If you would like to try one of their pizzas, but do not want pizza as your main course, you can always share a pizza as an appetizer. The pizza that includes baby spinach, goat cheese and pine nuts is a must-try. The spinach subdues the goat cheese so that it is not too overpowering, and the pine nuts tie together the spinach and cheese. All of the pizzas are made on Savory’s homemade crust and they are fluffy, yet crispy. The crust is different than American-made pizza and is more true to the pizza crusts of Italy. If you dine at Savory, you have to at least try a piece of their pizza; it is unlike pizza anywhere else.
Just like the name, everything you eat at Savory is indeed savory. All of the dishes are gourmet, but are not over priced for the amount of food you receive on the plate. The entrée selection is not very extensive, but it’s quality over quantity when it comes to food. If you like chicken at all, you must try the Jidori chicken breast. The chicken is locally raised and organic, and you can definitely taste the difference. The meat is outrageously tender, and they cook it so that it is still moist and delicious. On the plate, they also include Burrata cheese, which enhances the flavor of the chicken. Burrata cheese is an Italian cheese that is soft, tender and creamy. This type of cheese forms a divine combination with the tender chicken breast.
If you go with a group of people and want to save some money, order several pizzas to share among the table. Another way to make your dining experience more affordable is by dining for lunch rather than dinner. Savory is also open for lunch, and they still offer many delicious options, but you will not have to pull as much money out of your wallet.
