Newly single Tobey Maguire gives gal pal peck on the cheek friendly dinner date...following split from wife Jennifer Meyer

He is a single man after separating from his wife of nine years, Jennifer Meyer. 

And on Monday night, Tobey Maguire was spotted enjoying a friendly and low-key dinner date with a gal pal in Los Angeles.

The actor, 41, gave his dinner companion a peck on the cheek as they stood outside of Madeo Restaurant.

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Night out: On Monday night, Tobey Maguire was spotted enjoying a friendly and low-key dinner date with a gal pal in Los Angeles

The two pals appeared chummy with each other as they smiled and chatted each other up.

At one point, the pair pulled each other in for a quick and warm embrace.

By the looks of things, the outing may have merely been a friendly one.

The Seabiscuit actor kept things casual in a khaki jacket while his friend went for a rocker chic look in her black leather jacket and an effortlessly stylish hairdo.

High spirits: The two friends appeared chummy with each other as the pair smiled and chatted each other up

Meanwhile: It was announced last month that Jennifer and Tobey, 41, had split after nine years of marriage

Keeping things casual: The actor wore a khaki jacket while his friend went for a rocker chic look in her black leather jacket and an effortlessly stylish hairdo

Tobey and Jennifer became engaged in April 2006 and tied the knot in September 2007.

They share two children, daughter Ruby, who will be turning 10-years-old on Thursday, and son Otis, seven and were last seen out as a family on October 16.

The exes are said to have been separated since the beginning of summer, which seems likely as the Pleasantville star has been seen partying with Lionel Richie's 18-year-old daughter Sofia and his pal Leo DiCaprio in recent months.

Nice to see you: The star's gal pal appeared genuinely happy to see him 

Let's do lunch: Jennifer Meyer and Tobey were spotted out to lunch at Taverna Tony in Malibu with their two children, Otis and Ruby, on Saturday

The couple released a joint statement to People to announce their split.

It said: 'After much soul searching and consideration we have made the decision to separate as a couple.

'As devoted parents, our first priority remains raising our children together with enduring love, respect and friendship.' 

A united front: Tobey and Meyer were also out together on Halloween with their children in Malibu

Family matters: The jewelry designer placed her hand upon Tobey's shoulder 

The pair have been spotted together with their children in recent days since announcing their split. 

On Halloween, the former couple enjoyed some quality time with their children in Malibu.   

And on Saturday, the pair also had a relaxed lunch with Otis and Ruby at Taverna Tony in Malibu.

The cat's meow: Meyer wore animal print leggings and painted whiskers on her cheeks 

They came in costume: While Jennifer and Otis were dressed up, Maguire wore his regular attire 

 

 

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