Chef Nobu Matsuhisa is known worldwide for his Nobu and Matsuhisa restaurants, which delight diners in 21 cities with Peruvian-influenced Japanese cuisine. Nobu Malibu, which opened in 1999 at the Malibu Country Mart, has just relocated to a stylish new spot right on the sand. The restaurant’s new digs feature ocean views from almost any seat, plus an outdoor lounge and a discreet private room accessed through an indoor Japanese garden. Floor-to-ceiling windows border a 14-seat bar that serves martinis, wine, beer and sake. In addition to sushi and sashimi, the menu also offers the raw fish specialty tiradito as well as ceviche “Nobu Style” and chef Matsuhisa’s signature black cod with miso. Executive chef Gregorio Stephenson added his own touches, such as rib eye with truffle butter sauce and Kobe beef with crispy shiitake mushrooms. 22706 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu, 310.317.9140. noburestaurants.com