Malibu restaurants Duke's, Gladstones announce reopening plans
MALIBU, Calif. - Malibu restaurants Duke's and Gladstones are making a comeback.
Both iconic restaurants along Pacific Coast Highway have been undergoing repairs and cleanup following damage from the Palisades Fire and the mudslides that followed.
What we know:
According to Duke's Facebook page, the Ocean Room and Barefoot Bar will reopen in late July, with the dining room following in September.
Meanwhile, Gladstone's will reopen on July 4, according to its website.
What we don't know:
The exact reopening dates at Duke's are unknown.
The backstory:
While Duke's survived the Palisades Fire, it was not able to escape the mudslides that caused extensive damage.
Images from inside the business show it completely covered in mud.
Mud covers the parking lot at Duke's restaurant on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, CA on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. (Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
It's been closed since Jan. 7 when the Palisades Fire began, so no one was inside the restaurant at the time of the mudslides.
Duke's has been operating in Malibu since 1996, but the Malibu Times reports there has been a restaruant on the property since at least 1915.
Malibu mudslide floods Duke's on PCH
Mudslides in Malibu have covered parts of PCH and flooded Duke's restaurant.
Overlooking Will Rogers State Beach, Gladstones first opened in 1972 in Santa Monica Canyon before moving to its beachfront location in 1981.
Gladstone's, which was reportedly set to close in Sept. 2023, reopened under new management the following month. A second Gladstones under different ownership still operates in Long Beach.
Gladstones Malibu announces reopening date
The 4th of July will be a big day for Gladstones, which has been closed since the Palisades Fire in January.
What's next:
Duke's says it plans to rehire staff and says they're thankful for the community's support.
Gladstone's is also hiring for several positions, including servers, bartenders, hosts, bussers, cooks, and dishwashers. To apply, tap or click here.
The Source: This information is directly attributed to the official Facebook page of Duke's Malibu and the official website of Gladstones restaurant. The details about the mudslide at Duke's is supported by previous FOX 11 reports.