Malibu(rger)

malibu pier

When I lived in San Diego, going to the beach was a simple and hassle-free activity. Things are a bit different in LA. The commute is more than 5 minutes, parking is always an issue, and finding a clean and crowd-free spot is a perpetual problem. Needless to say, I don't frequent LA beaches often. But today was an exception. My college roommate/bff/partner-in-crime and I decided to relive our San Diego days by trekking to Malibu, getting our tan on, and rewarding ourselves with a post sun-soaking meal at The Counter, which we heard was a contender for the top spot on the LA burger hierarchy. The verdict? It was delicious, but both of our burgers were a teeny bit dry. The award still goes to Father's Office and Umami. (But that's ok, because the fried pickle chips were mouthwateringly good.)

the counter menu

the counter burger with beef patty, provolone, crispy onion strings, lettuce, sauteed mushrooms and sun-dried tomato sauce.

custom burger with sauteed onions, beef patty, tomato, american cheese, and lettuce blend. fried pickle chips in the back.

The Counter
2901 Ocean Park Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA