“When you arrive before opening and see a line that's usually a good sign, and it was no exception here. The food was amazing and the staff were super friendly. We mainly got the hamburgers / special burgers and the herb salad. However, we'd love to try the other items on the menu as everything else had was tasty.“
“I often walk around Pillar Point and make my way to Princeton where the waterfront eateries are. I've noticed this place along the way though it was usually at a time when it wasn't open to the public. On one particular afternoon, I saw there were people milling about with drinks in their hands, so I thought there was a private event. Did I just crash a wedding reception?Turned out I was right as I took a closer look, but I also noticed a converted trailer serving cocktails and what's more, it was open to anybody. It even has a name, The Swell Lounge, an apt name because that was the first word that came to my head. Yes, I'm the type that still says 'Swell' or worse, 'Swellegant'. Cole Porter died after I was born, so I can't be his reincarnation, can I?Anyhow, I was taken by the cute names. In the mood for a Moscow Mule, I ordered the $15 Paddle the Volga, an intoxicating mix of offshore vodka, lime, blackberry, sage, and ginger beer in the appropriate tin cup (photo: yelp.to/KHEpu3eT1m). I was able to nurse it in their large patio area where I kept wondering if I should've brought a gift. Silver tongs are always nice. They could use them to shake hands.I was ready for a second drink, the $15 Humpback Migration, a margarita doppelgänger with blanco tequila, pineapple-serrano pepper juice, lime, and blackberry sage syrup. It came with a salty-spicy rim (photo: yelp.to/cHoT3VDW3Q). This one was quite tasty and almost had me consider the variety of appetizing small plates and desserts they make here, but I had to position myself for the bouquet.COCKTAILS - 4 stars...nice libations with creative variations on a Moscow Mule and a margaritaAMBIANCE - 4 stars...even if it felt like an event space, it was still a nice settingSERVICE - 4 stars...the bartender was attentive TOTAL - 4 stars...a reason to chill in HMBRELATED - Exploring the Pacific side of the peninsula? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: bit.ly/3aiDR9I“
“I have to admit, as an airplane nerd I’m perhaps a little biased since this spot is at the Half Moon Bay airport it here it goes!Pilot Light is literally in an old terminal building so to the reviews that say it feels like it…. Yeah. But that said, I enjoy the environment. It’s relaxed and bustling at the same time. There’s a good sized outdoor patio with several tables when the weather is good. There’s usually a few operations of general aviation aircraft every hour.The food: I have yet to have anything here that isn’t good. I’ve tried several meals, and the Huevos Rancheros is definitely a fave. Presentation is always pretty, too!There was one review about the plastic glasses being worse for wear, but that problem is solved by nice aluminum glasses. Even the coffee, which is tasty, is served in an aluminum insulated cup!Pilot Light is definitely on my must go list in the area. The service is always friendly!Wheelchair accessibility: Looks like it would be good.“
“Made the short walk from the resort to this wonderful little coffee "shop". It's more like a stationary food truck. Really appreciated their early morning hours, as I was working remotely on central time so my workday started at 6:30am. Many of the other cafes I looked at in the area didn't open until 7:00am. The Yelp map seems to have them located on slightly the wrong location. They are around the corner. Use Apple Maps or Google maps for the proper location. It's on Harvard.Ordered an iced cold brew with a splash of vanilla syrup, a banana, and an almond danish. The service was friendly and helpful.The cold brew coffee was smooth and delicious and the almond danish was sweet and tasty. Appreciated that they had some fresh fruit and the banana hit the spot.I'll definitely be back while I'm in the area.“
“This place was a huge pleasant surprise. It was a rainy/windy day and we were over in the area because we were just kind of driving the coast. We didn't expect much in this area because we were coming from the somewhat industrial looking side, but decided we wanted to look for a brewery. We googled and ended up trying this place out. Because of the weather, we didn't think there would be anyone else in here and didn't have super high hopes. We were so wrong! When we entered, there was a duo playing live music. They were enjoyable to listen to. There were also quite a few people in there of all ages and seemingly, different walks of life--always a fun thing to see. I ordered a flight and every beer on it was nice and crispy cold--the only way to enjoy beer in my opinion. And the flavors of every one were so impressive. We both love beer and are very impartial to our own local breweries in the town we live in--but coming here made me wish this was in our town! My husband ordered a pint of Sea Wolf and he really enjoyed that. I had the Love Boat on my flight which sounded intriguing to me. It was SO GOOD. It was an ill Ali eery and graham cracker sour. I'm not always a sour lover, but it was the perfect balance. I would say that and the Sea Wolf were my favorites. The gal working, Lauren, was incredibly sweet. We asked for some local suggestions of places she liked for food, drinks, etc. and she was really helpful--gave us lots of great insight. She also chatted with us about her dog and ours...overall just really cool vibes. This will definitely be a go-to spot on all our future visits to the HMB area!“
“Very chill atmosphere and good vibes all around. This brewing spot is very spacious. Lots of seating area and games to play while sipping on a good beer. Service was really great!! No complaints here. Recommend coming here if you're looking for a good time with some company. Cheers!“
“I had the pork cochinita pibil burrito and it was delicious! It was not overpowered by the typical sour cream, lettuce or cheese. The chicken adobo was exquisite! The chicken was so flavorful, tender and juicy! We will definitely come back to try other dishes. Thanks Chef Arturo for introducing us to Mayan/Yukatan cuisine!“
“Food was excellent. Service was good but not great. Our server was not totally with it. He kept calling for a chicken sandwich when I clearly ordered a chicken salad. The salad was great. We made sure the chicken sandwich we did not order was taken off the bill. Our appetizer never came. We made sure it was not in the bill. Ambiance was good. We like the HMB Brewery, have been there many times over the years and plan to be back. Food is fresh, well prepared, and well presented. We hope the server at our table gets better over the weeks to come. The four stars given for the server missing his mark over the appetizer and the sandwich we did not order. Otherwise it would have been five stars.“
“Best ice cream in the Bay Area, hands down! All flavors I've tried so far (vanilla bean, cassis, mascarpone, hazelnut) were super delicious! Very creamy, lots of flavor, and not too sugary. Also super friendly service, and they even exchange flavors if you don't like some! Which won't happen...“
“You would never think this was a fine dining restaurant from the outside. Every detail on the inside is quality. From the silverware to the service, these owners did not cut corners on anything. If you come when it is slow, you will feel like royalty. The lobster bisque is mind blowing. When I say you will lick the plate, I am not exaggerating. This restaurant is a must try for any seafood lover.“
“(Ryan Reynolds voiceover) The vibe is hidden gem in plain sight coffee house in HMB! Such gorgeous rustic interior decorations! Love the solid wood wall and elephant motiff. Athima warmly greeted us. We ordered the Double Down on the Everything bagel. Bacon, Egg, Sausage goodiness that defines hearty. Double Down is how I Iike it! We also got the Doggy Style...Special. Doggy Special! (For the canine owner in all of us) Sorta impossible for me to order with a straight face. But I did. Is it mischievous me or the words that have a mesmerizing effect? Everyone but the IG model beside me were instantly catatonic. And yes, Yes, YES! They were the best scrambled eggs on Earth! Names do hold magic. By contrast, the Green Pineapple drink exemplified strict good behavior in liquid nourishment! So delish! So green nutrish! The quad shot Gingerbread Cappucino was very Hansel & Gretel good! Heavenly! Especially, for high performance engines like me that run on a higher blood level of cAMP. Isn't that right, ladies? My gosh we just loved this place! The great service, the warm ambiance, and the fab cuisine. Would order everything again...maybe more next time! Super mega thanks, Athima! Woohoo!“
“First time visiting Half Moon Bay and love the vibe! Eating @ this popular breakfast place, Johnny's, added to the overall experience. Decided to check it out after reading all the Yelp reviews. Immediately I noticed all the details that make this place feel welcoming. First, are the fresh flowers at each table and also on the counters! There is a bit of 60s theme throughout, but not overpowering. Service is excellent! The OG Eggs Bennedicte with potatoes was deliciously satisfying! Loved everything and hope to return in near future. Parking was surprisingly easy to find this morning considering it was a week day. I heard parking on weekends and holidays is another story.“
“Loved the customer service here! Loved the Sojourn Blend Lodi and Exploration Blend Lodi-, for the White we also purchased the French Colombard- if you are looking for something fruity and sweet! Very cozy inside with a mini shop for souvenirs and funny decor!“
“This place is the best! We took our whole family here after walking the HMB beach path Easter morning. My husband and I have a 3 year old boy, a 10 month old girl as well as a (lazy) bulldog and everyone enjoyed this place! The food was delish--I had the burger with arugula and buttermilk ranch & my hubby had the fried chicken sando-- to both! The drinks were so refreshing, I had the hazy IPA and the hubby had a regular IPA, the hazy was better imo. The ambiance in the dog area exceeded our expectations. They have music playing outside and it's totally a vibe for the whole family. I would highly recommend this place. Just be aware they are closed Monday & Tuesday.“
“The food was OK, and the service was great! Getting a window table with an out-of-towner was the bomb! The ambiance and view more than make up for 4 star food. I love taking people here who have never seen the west coast.Dietary restrictions: They were easily able to provide me with gluten free options“