43 Best American Restaurants near Moss Beach

“One of our favorite places“

“It was a nice spot to just eat and chill for a bit. Me and my brother just came off a roller coaster of flight and emotions. So we were pretty hungry. Wanted breakfast so this was our only good looking option. It did not disappoint with the food being delicious and our server Gloria was the best. She made sure we had our condiments before our food came out and made sure everything was good for us. She was very attentive towards us and was such a sweet lady. Would recommend if you’re at the airport.“

“Dear the Perry’s Crew at SFO,

I am writing this from the bottom of my heart to thank you for your incredible assistance during my medical emergency at your restaurant last week.

In a moment that was incredibly frightening for me, your team’s fast response and professionalism quite literally saved my life. I truly believe that without your quick thinking, I wouldn't be here today to write this note.

I also want to extend a special thank you to the Manager on duty. Taking the time to speak with my wife on the phone and provide her with updates while the medical team assisted me meant the world to her during a very difficult hour.

You are all heroes in my book. And for what it's worth—from what I remember before things went sideways—the food was fantastic and highly recommended!

With deepest gratitude,

Jorge Rosales“

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

“This place is great!! Love the Lamb Chops or New York Steak, Bartender Christine top notch, Area Mgr. Samantha always treats me like gold. Mgr. Alexa Luv her so dedicated, Mgr Edgar always on top of things, Can't forget Bartender Alberto! Or Mgr. Gia“

“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!“

“JC Bruno is more than a restaurant, it’s a relationship. It’s now my #1 spot, and I’d recommend it in a heartbeat to anyone looking for great food, genuine people, and unforgettable service! If you’re looking for a go-to restaurant that feels like your favorite local spot and your second home, JC Bruno is it. I truly mean when I say that Marcela, the owner, is the soul of this place, and she has completely redefined what true hospitality means in today’s world. From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted not just by a friendly staff, but by people who genuinely care. Marcela herself is always around, and what makes her so special is that she doesn’t act like a distant owner, but rather you feel like you’re planning something with a longtime friend. She’ll chat with you, laugh with you, and most importantly, she stands by you to help plan your perfect experience, whether you’re organizing a small dinner or a full-blown celebration. What blew me away most was how flexible she is. JC Bruno’s menu is already this amazing fusion of European, Mediterranean, and other international flavors, but if there’s something special you want that’s not listed? Just ask. Marcela will go out of her way to make it happen. That kind of flexibility is almost unheard of these days. I’ve worked with many restaurants for events and special dinners, but working with Marcela is different because she treats you like a partner, not a transaction. She’ll talk through your vision, offer smart suggestions, and help you figure out the best possible setup for your group. The way she collaborates with you makes it fun and stress-free. It’s rare to find a place where the owner is this involved and down-to-earth.“

“I just love this place! The service is always SO FAST, excellent, and so warm. All the servers are just fantastic. Great for lunch/dinner (Turkey club is my fave) but the breakfast is where they really shine. Love the popeye scramble with several cups of grat coffee. Very old school local vibes. I hope they are around forever!“

“Excellent food, excellent service, excellent ambiance!“

“This casual diner had really really good food! I got a steak and cheese omelette, and love that they have options of black beans (instead of potato) and crepe (instead of toast) as sides. I was trying to be healthy but the crepe was so so good with the buttered strawberry creme cheese. That alone makes me want to come back haha“

“An intimate place to love ❤️ live music.“

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

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

“We hadn’t reserved but experienced very friendly acknowledgment Food was fresh and very delicious. Service was TOP with friendly staff. Waiting time upon ordering was 15 minutes.
I would have liked to experience the breakfast/brunch but was finished by 12pm. So we had beef burger with mushrooms and bacon. It was YUMMY!“

“Lovely group of ladies working. Double checking each order to ensure everyone got everything they asked for. Super sweet and the food was great!

I didn't catch their names but they were working at 6:40am on Nov 28, 2025. Fantastic workers ❤️“

“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.“

“🥰🤩💋🧡LOVE IT!!“

“Raju is a nice person, and the restaurant is good, the fried rice🍚 , and Navio special noodles. And the fish is also a good choice. Food looks good and also delicious, it is a good place to try in the island. 👍👍👍no doubt will come again. And it is also clean place.“

“Here on vacation, saw the reviews of this place, and so glad we stopped by to try. It's take out only, owned and operated by a nice couple. Family of 4 was only $58. The food was hot, tasty, and enough of a portion size to fill you up. We will definately come back next time we are in town.“

“The best vegan food Best ever service-our family go to for family events and every day dining ❤️“

“Beautiful scenery, great little hike to lighthouse..“

“Food was delicious and great service“

“i recommend the Scorpion Burger & the Burnin' Love burgers. I've had both recently. they're both Very Yummy. I got mine with a Veggie patty as I don't eat Meat. I love both, but the Scorpion burger is My Favorite. 😁😁“

“Excellent food and very accommodating to customer’s flight schedules. Quick and efficient service with a smile. Highly recommend the clam chowder, fish tacos, southwest salad and wings 👍🏻👍🏻“

“Good food. Good service good size portions.“

“I've been staying and working in South San Francisco this week without a car. Have dined there for lunch 2 days in a row now, and both days I also brought back dinner to my hotel for the evening. Everything has been delicious with fresh ingredients. Really creative and elevated offerings for a quick service restaurant. The salmon was especially amazing! I had 2 really dismal experiences earlier in the week with Doordash and only wish I had tried Foundry & Lux sooner. I'll be back tomorrow before heading back home on Saturday 😀“

“I've been dining at this restaurant for club events for several years. Our club receives a varied menu: prime rib, Chicken Cordon Bleu, salmon or surf and turf. The price of our meals include wine, hors d'oeuvres, dessert and gratuity. That's pretty reasonable given today's expensive eateries. The staff is friendly, personable and professional. Food is prepared quickly and efficiently. I recommend this restaurant for small parties/groups. 😊“

“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.“

“The breakfast sandwich is good and big portions.
The buffalo wings is not soggy and it’s cooked the way wings should be cooked.
Ask for extra buffalo sauce.

One less star for the high price. But that’s as expected.“

“My girlfriend is having her 20th high school reunion here tomorrow, so we wanted to stop by beforehand to check out the space for her decorations and grab a bite to support the business.

Excellent service. The staff was very friendly and made us feel right at home.

Peter himself greeted us when we walked in.

We ordered the potato skins, a burger (to go), and crepes. Everything was delicious.“

“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.“

“Food was good. Staff was friendly and was always around when you need them. Will definitely come back and recommend“

“As amazing as I expect every time. No cioppino on the menu today but paella ohh yumm“

“My faves are the pecan waffles and all the omelets😋 but the service is stellar. Our food gets served to us so fast, it's like they read our minds and started cooking before we even decided! 😎“

“Great staff. The patio restaurant is very spacious & bright.“

“Great spot, friendly staff, extensively eclectic menu“

“Awesome sandwich. I had the Piccolo... ham, turkey, roast beef, with Provolone cheese on a wheat roll. Add avocado! They add a half of avocado to the sandwich. Epic Sammie, great people, nice place off the beaten path. My first time here. Too bad I am only in town for a couple days. I would definitely come back again. Reasonable prices too.“

“Tout était parfait merci pour le conseil“

“Cute place, friendly service, nice atmosphere, great white hot chocolate.“

“Just a short & pleasant walk from the SFO Westin, Aloft, Marriott, et al., this modest hidden gem (founded 1979!) serves up both fresh & generously cut sushi & delicious old school burgers, all very reasonably priced. Tucked toward the back left of a nondescript office complex parking lot, it's worth the hunt :-) Dine in or take out for an enjoyable picnic on the waterfront where you can watch the planes take off & land at SFO. My only suggestion to them would be to offer cold sake in addition to the warmed sake on the menu...“

“Breaker’s is a great comfortable place to get a broad variety of “comfort food” at a reasonable price. Staff are very welcoming and attentive. Portions are definitely biased towards large. Our favorites are Crab Panini, Patty Melt, and Monte Christo. Definitely an affordable casual good quality restaurant close to picturesque scenery with numerous hiking trails.“

“My son took me here for lunch - we’d been meaning to try it. We were very pleased - amazing view with tiered tables so other guests aren’t blocking the view. The service was exceptional and the food was delicious and nicely presented. As a nice addition, there was a pianist playing while we dined which added to the ambience. We will come back because it was such a nice treat. One of those places that makes me love living in California!“

“First time coming to this place. From the outside it looks like a creepy scene from Stranger Things. Inside felt like we jumped out of Doc Brown's DeLorean and right into 1989. The place had an old wood smell and it was really cold. There was 2 small groups there, a young group of 3 and an older group of 3. The waitress was an older Asian lady and she was extremely kind and sweet. The food wasnt bad considering everything else. The food was also priced well. We wanted to get pie but wasnt sure how long its been sitting there. Would definitely be a place to go if I ever wanna do a Mob style meet up lol. But seriously, over it was cool.“