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Is Reel Inn Still Open? Man v. Food Update (Malibu, CA)

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As of September 2026, Reel Inn is listed open on reelinnmalibu.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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reelinnmalibu.com ·

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What the source shows: The restaurant's own website, last modified in August 2026 with a 2026 copyright notice, listed current weekly hours, contradicting an older Google Places closed-permanently flag.

  • Season / episode Season 4, Episode 16
  • Original air date
  • Address 18661 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265

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What happened after Man v. Food?

Man v. Food Nation (Travel Channel), season 4 episode 16 (aired September 14, 2011), stopped at Reel Inn Malibu, an order-at-the-counter seafood restaurant on the Pacific Coast Highway. The menu let diners choose their fish -- among them halibut, sea bass, ahi tuna, trout, and mahi-mahi -- then pick a preparation of grilled, sauteed, or blackened, served with two sides. The restaurant is known for large portions and a casual, open-air dining room with picnic-style seating. Google Places has at times marked the business permanently closed, but Reel Inn Malibu's own website (reelinnmalibu.com) carried a 2026 copyright notice and a page last modified in August 2026, listing current weekly hours beginning at 11:00 AM. That current, dated content from the restaurant's own site is the more recent evidence and points to Reel Inn Malibu still operating.

Featured on Man v. Food

Season / episode
Season 4, Episode 16
Original air date
Episode title
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What was featured
choice of fish and cooking style with two sides
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Reel Inn

Frequently asked questions

Is Reel Inn still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Reel Inn is listed open on reelinnmalibu.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Reel Inn after Man v. Food?

Man v. As of September 2026, Reel Inn is listed open on reelinnmalibu.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Reel Inn located?

18661 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Man v. Food featured Reel Inn?

Season 4, Episode 16 of Man v. Food, first aired September 14, 2011.

Is Reel Inn still using the Man v. Food menu or branding?

The menu let diners choose their fish -- among them halibut, sea bass, ahi tuna, trout, and mahi-mahi -- then pick a preparation of grilled, sauteed, or blackened, served with two sides. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Visit info

Address
18661 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
reelinnmalibu.com

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