Restaurants in Half Moon Bay

“Had a great experience at Ciya Mediterranean Cuisine! The food was delicious—fresh, flavorful, and served quickly. The service was excellent, and Hikem and Hassan provided great service, making us feel welcome and well taken care of throughout our visit. Parking was easy and convenient during the weekday, which made the experience even better. Overall, it was a quick, easy, and enjoyable dining experience. We had a great time and will definitely be back! Highly recommend.”

“I was there with my daughter and we both have great appetite. plates have plenty of food and it was delicious so much that my daughter bought extra hot sauce she really enjoyed it well so do I. highly recommended and I will visit you guys again whenever I go back to California.”

“best Pizza in SF :)”

“Jeanette was outstanding a true professional. Whenever we travel from Connecticut we stop in . We will be back in May and ask for Jeanette ahead of time . Thanks Excellent service”

“Muy deliciosa toda la comida muy lindo espacio y el chef muy amable puro sabor Micheline!!”

“What a fabulous evening, we all unanimously agreed that Pasta Moon is our new go to dinner spot when we are in Half Moon Bay. The food, service and ambiance were perfect and the Roasted Chiogga and Golden Beet Salad was amazing.”

“If you have curious little monkeys at home this is the best place for a Sunday morning brunch.

There are planes landing and taking off and the outside and inside seating is comfortable and has plenty of space. The food is well prepared and has a good variety of favorites. There are also adult drinks if you are looking for a mimosa or a lager while you eat.

We had the waffles a hamburger and drinks for 40 bucks at a great place just a short drive from Mavericks and Princeton pier. This is a bargain.”

“Anchored in the bay, all the way from Puget sound and a dinghy ride in for food. Walked around and quickly realized this was the busiest spot in town. Cold beverages outside made the wait alright. The "award winning" fish and chips were great! Calamari too. Great food, generous portions & good view of our boats. Staff was fun too. Cheers!”

“Delicious and straightforward. Highly recommend. If you're used to American portion sizes, you'll think the portions here are a bit small. It's affordable, so just order an extra appetizer!

We loved the tom yum and fried wontons.”

“We love Hangetsu for our family sushi dinners! The sushi is excellent, and my kids adore Chef Charles who always whips up something special for them. The ambience is lovely for date nights as well!”

“Such a gem of a place! Everything here is scrumptious from the ricotta pancakes to the chilaquiles to the French toast to the eggs Benedict! Wish my stomach was bigger so I could eat seconds. Everyone there was so friendly and welcoming. They even welcomed my dog. Love this place!”

“No bathroom, Can't go wrong with anything here! Sometimes flies inside the restaurant but better then mordida/ tres amigos, same quality as gallina(good), burritos are gettin skinnier (not super meaty) tacos are ok for price point but still imo the best in hmb, definitely my go to noticed they don't put as much meat as used 2, I'll b back”

“Always a great burger after a day at the beach.”

“What a fantastic hole-in-the-wall gem we stumbled upon! We were unfamiliar with the area, and found this place was open when most other sushi places were closed, so off we went. Did not know this was a tiny 12-seat strip mall sushi restaurant, but man... it did NOT disappoint!

Everything we had from the pork gyoza, tempura, teriyaki chicken, to the sushi (chirashi don) was perfect. A+ on the fish; large cuts of very fresh sushi, and perfect sushi rice. All at amazing prices.

If we ever return to Half Moon Bay, we will definitely be going back. I highly recommend this place.”

“Great beers and cool taproom!”

“This is a VERY special place, the food is fabulous and the vibe is extremely warm and welcoming. It’s quite obvious that a lot of love went into creating By The Teashore — it’s a unique and beautiful experience.”

“Moonside Bakery in Half Moon Bay was the perfect stop after an early morning flight and picking up our rental car. We wanted something light but satisfying for breakfast, and this was exactly what we needed.

The bakery selections looked wonderful, and the service was prompt and friendly. I had the ham and cheese croissant, and it was flaky, warm, and delicious. A great little breakfast stop if you are passing through Half Moon Bay”

“Best gelato I’ve had in a very long time!! The team there is so kind and helpful. You can tell the owner loves what he does and is very proud of his work. Fair prices. Delicious flavors and so many options. I love that it is all made from scratch as well. The best flavors were the Belgian chocolate and the pistachio. Can’t wait to come back next time I’m in Half Moon Bay!! Highly recommend.”

“One of the best places to get food. Where to start, tacos are A Plus. Ceviche de camaron never misses. Chile Relleno is a must have. Agua frescas are great. The variety of salsa and fresh chips makes it top tier. Anyone craving mexican food is highly recommended coming here.”

“Great Japanese food and sushi💯🙋🏻‍♀️. The service is excellent. Very kind and friendly.”

“This is my favorite restaurant. I give them 5⭐️”

“This took me far too long to write, but I wanted to find the right words to say. My husband and I had been waiting two long years to get married. We postponed twice because of the pandemic and in the course of that time changed our venue to San Benito House. Let me tell you, that was the BEST decision we ever made. Not only is the venue itself incredibly beautiful and the food so delicious, but Kai and his staff bent over backwards for us and all of our guests. Kai is the ultimate hype guy and he took what normally would have been a stressful event to plan, and made it so easy and fun. I would (and will) recommend that anyone who is wanting a Half Moon Bay wedding, that this is the ultimate place to go. Our guests are still talking about the day and if we could, we’d do it 1000 times over just to experience the magic again. Thank you, thank you, thank you! To Kai and the incredible staff, you are truly THE BEST.”

“Great coffee Killer location. Nice people”

“Great quality and Yes delicious products! Original recipes that are most delightful. customer service is charming. I strongly recommend Fish Wife Sweets.”

“like being in Italy. Fabulous food, excellent service. The atmosphere is so Italian you'll think that you are in Italia. Bravo.”

“This is a Coffee House owned and operated by a local resident family. Yes, I’m a past employee from when the Granola’s opened. If you want to buy local or just traveling through HMB this is a great ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ (5 Star) place for a quick snack, meal, read a book or work remotely awhile. I highly recommend the breakfast cookie or a bagel breakfast sandwich! Yes, the pour over coffee is my fav. If you’ve not been here before…. What are you waiting for?”

“The food is fresh and delicious Service fast and friendly I come from San Mateo and love To stop here for breakfast Never disappointed”

“Best burgers with amazing onion rings…… great service! Thank you 🙏🏼”

“We had an incredible Valentine's Day dinner at La Costanera in Half Moon Bay. The fixed menu was thoughtfully curated, and every dish was delicious — the oxtail entrée was absolutely amazing and a standout of the evening. The atmosphere was romantic and elegant, making it the perfect setting for a special night. Our dining consultant, Veronica, truly made the experience exceptional. When we noticed that each table had been given a rose but ours was missing, she kindly explained that the hostess should have provided one and personally went downstairs to get one for us. Her attentiveness, warmth, and professionalism made us feel genuinely cared for. Veronica is easily one of the best servers we've had in a long time. We can't wait to return!”

“Half Moon Bay Round Table Pizza 🍕 is the bomb 💣!!! We can always rely on Jack and his skilled and friendly staff for a great meal!”

“Absolutely fantastic place, freshest tomato salsa you’d find along the California coast. We stopped during a bike ride and were greeted with warm service and finger licking food!”

“An intimate place to love ❤️ live music.”

“Best Himalayan cuisine ever! Never a bad meal! Fresh and made to order! One of my favorites!!! I ordered Lamb combination meal with a side of Tandoori Roti!”

“Great place to enjoy a glass of wine and listen to good music”

“Mr Nano and beautiful wife and family awesome crew awesome desserts awesome food what more can I say it reminded us of being back home in Hawaii the small shop with big personality and big plates of food just like back home thank you Mr Nano to you and your Ohana for receiving us and for having such a good hospitality keep up the good work and keep up the Beautiful Smiles much blessing to you and yours😊❤️”

“Dinner was delicious Went to table of 10 Met some new people”

“Great place for fish and chips or a burger!”

“It is not bad. Prices are reasonable. We tried different dishes there (fajitas, tacos), everything was good. Service was fast. The place has a private parking and restroom. It is can be crowded sometimes.”

“Best family place to be at while enjoying some sports teams play on tv!”

“Servicio de muy buena calidad”

“This five-star restaurant at the Ritz-Carlton in Half Moon Bay was the perfect place to celebrate my elderly mother’s 86th birthday. The view of the sunset was truly breathtaking, and the food was exquisite—every bite felt like a new adventure. The experience was unforgettable thanks to the impeccable service and ambiance.”

“Great food. Very pleasant waiter. View not so bad either.”

“Our first time there. Good food, comfortable place.👍👍”

“Loved their food + great service!”

“These guys are exactly what we we’re looking for! Great margarita’s and really good food!”

“Enjoyed our time here. We got to taste 4 different wines and enjoyed the conversation and learning about wine makers! Our favourite was Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley.”

“Amazing down to earth people. Best entertainment option”

“The best chocolate 🍫 especially their dark chocolate 😋”

“prices are creeping and getting worse”

“Absolutely loved their pizza!!! Best New York style I’ve had in a long time!! Definitely check this place out!!”

“Our family has eaten here countless times and it’s completely amazing. The family who owns it are so kind and you can tell the Paella is an old recipe, which is confirmed to be grandmother’s recipe. It’s never dry, never overly soupy, and the seafood is so fresh being next to the ocean. The lobster bisque has ruined me for any other lobster bisque on earth. It has a perfect balanced taste of Smokey, spicy and sweet and it’s not thick and gloppy. The service is always so attentive and kind. You can tell how much they care about their establishment. It’s always so consistent. I love supporting this business.”

“Man!!! I love this place. I’m here on vacation and have walked here twice for breakfast and once for dinner. The people are so nice and welcoming and the service is lightning fast. The food—-wow. So good and fresh. Great salads, sandwiches and the pancakes are excellent. I enjoyed the sausage omelette today. Very good and topped with extra avocado. Highly, highly recommended!”

“I have been Jonesin for for a lobster roll. I ordered the lobster and cheese sandwich, thinking it would be a grilled cheese with a dash of lobster. Boy, was I wrong! It has a generous helping of lobster, the right amount of cheese and perfect on sourdough! This went well with a black and tan, along with some delicious cheesy tots! This is a really nice, friendly pub and I will be back!!”

“We had veggie chow mein and General Tao’s chicken -both were delicious! The green onion pancake appetizer was greasy and flavorless with no green onions that I could see or taste —best to skip it!”

“It's a quaint little bar attached to the Oceano hotel lobby. Usually run by an employee or two. Not the kinda place you'd bring a crowd, but good for a small group or solo diners. The food is decent, not anything I'd go out the way to have though”

“Amazing place, the food Is delicious and excellent service!”

“Great staff, wonderful small wine experience, and pretty solid wine. We’ve been coming here for 9 years with no regrets!”

“Solid pies. Among the best in HMB.”

“Nice Chinese food. I am visitor from HK. Their food quality is even better than the restaurant in HK. If you go nearby the beach here, I certainly recommend you to come and try the Chinese food.”

“When I first moved to the coastside everyone told me to never order from Harbor..?? Welll the rebel that I am decided no one tells me what to do! I needed pizza and I do what I want!...Harbor Pizza is BOMB 🍕 💣💥
Pizza is Pizza nothing fancy but totally satisfies the craving. Pizza Brownie and Pizza Cookie are a must! Chicken strips bomb.
I've never been inside the actual restaurant so iono its probably chill.
The ONLY thing!!!! There delivery driver sucks!!! Be prepared.”

“These ladies are delightful and pay attention to every detail. They take really good care of their customers. The food is delicious, with the Half Moon Bay crepe being my usual go-to. Highly recommend for breakfast/brunch/lunch! :)”

“outdoor dining tables love the staff”

“Rarely do I give 5 star reviews but the ladies and the coffee are TOPS. The owner got a new (super expensive) espresso machine a year or so ago and you can definitely taste it. Beans were always above average but now you can taste the difference. And the ladies/service there??!!? Maaaan, good people. Tip well, It's worth it. Trust me, I've been in the food service industry for over 23 years. Owner's a good guy too”

“I was traveling through California and was pleasantly surprised at the baked goods I purchased here. I got a cheese Focaccia, a jumbo chocolate chip cookie, and a ginger pumpkin cream cheese cookie. Everything was fantastic and the lady running the store was a sweetheart. I also tried my friend's cannoli and it was one of the best cannolis I have ever had, and I adored the unique lighter filling ❤️”

“If you get a chance, you have to play at Half Moon Bay Golf. Beautiful course and really fun.”

“Great coffee and atmosphere!”

“Late lunch. Not busy. Slightly dated atmosphere but very casual. Boneless pork ribs were delicious. The octopus was hard to cut but was tasty and not chewy. Crab sandwich was very good with a fresh cold salad. The seafood pasta very good with lots of seafood cooked just right.”

“We chose sushi takeout and it was awesome. Two rolls, nigiri chef choice plate, yaki tori, and simple noodles. Lots of fish; these are good portions. Had the nigiri for lunch the next day. Not sure why some low reviews. My experience was great!”

“Was it expensive? Yes. Is it worth it? Yes. Treat yourself to impeccable service and quality ingredients prepared excellently. We got a perfect table at 630 and had a great view of the sunset. The wine choices were fantastic, shout out to Fredericco. Our meals were all very good, try the black cod with a side of whipped potatoes and asparagus. The 3 lamb chops came out and one was slightly over cooked beyond medium rare so the chef personally delivered a freshly cooked replacement. Our server Jared was phenomenal.”

“Amazing and wonderful experience. It's 10/10! From the friendly valet to our server who went above and beyond to get us the best table with an incredible view, everything was exceptional. The food was delicious, we ordered the tiradito and guacamole, both were fantastic. We had a 3:30 pm reservation and arrived a bit early, but they graciously seated us right away. The sunset view was absolutely spectacular and breathtaking — perfect weather paired with a talented bagpiper who entertained us as we enjoyed the moment. My husband ordered Maverick's Sundae, and it was honestly the best ice cream I've ever had! Highly recommend!”