Half Moon Bay Dining
These Half Moon Bay restaurants cover a broad selection of tastes, and we encourage you to come experience them for yourself. Please contact the Half Moon Bay Lodge's friendly staff for questions on Half Moon Bay restaurants or to make reservations.
Explore some of these popular examples of Half Moon Bay, California dining:
Cetrella Bistro and Café - Dinner and Lunch
845 Main St., Half Moon Bay, CA
Phone: 650-726-4090
This is the coast at its most dressed up. This restaurant is all polished wood and pressed tablecloths, and hits every gourmet mark: adventurous wine list, sumptuous cheese course, and live jazz and salsa music. The menu which features local, organic ingredients is largely Provencal, with some yummy Spanish surprises, such as a variety of tapas. Seafood lovers, however, may want to slurp down some oysters or clams at the raw bar. This restaurant is available as part of our "Dinner and Movie Package".
Pasta Moon
315 Main St., Half Moon Bay, CA
Phone: 650-726-5125
The name gives it away—this is where you go for pasta and other Italian specialties! Pasta Moon prides itself on serving contemporary, yet elegant Italian cuisine at reasonable prices. Savor the thought of salmon with goat cheese, capers, sun-dried tomatoes, arugula and lemon vinaigrette or ravioli stuffed with butternut squash, white truffle oil, parmesan with sage butter sauce. Located less than two miles from the Half Moon Bay Lodge, reservations are recommended and the dress is casual. Dinner entrées range from $11-$23; wine and beer only.
San Benito House
356 Main St., Half Moon Bay, CA
650-726-3425
Tucked inside a historic inn in the heart of Half Moon Bay, this ground-floor restaurant serves a limited dinner menu that changes weekly and often includes bouillabaisse, roasted quail, sea bass or other fresh fish, a vegetarian meal, and house-made ravioli or other pastas. By day, the kitchen prepares memorable sandwiches with bread baked in the restaurant's oven and sells them, deli style, for a picnic by the sea. No dinner Mon.-Wed.
Sushi Main Street
696 Mill St., Half Moon Bay, CA
650-726-6336
Who would've guessed that one of the most exquisite Japanese restaurants in California would be in tiny Half Moon Bay? Exceptional sushi, tempura, and soba makes up the menu. Adventurous sushi warriors will want to try the New Zealand roll (mussels, radish, sprouts, avocado, and teriyaki), the unagi papaya, and the marinated salmon roll with cream cheese and spinach. For a traditional shoeless Japanese meal, request the knee-high table perched in the corner.
Miramar Beach Restaurant & Bar - Lunch, Dinner & Brunch
Mirada & Magellan Streets, Miramar
650-726-9053
This beachside restaurant, a favorite among the locals, offers an unparalleled view of the Pacific. The menu consists of the freshest seafood, choice-cut meats, nightly specials and the restaurant's world-class clam chowder. A California historical landmark, the Miramar Beach Restaurant & Bar combines a casual atmosphere with fine dining, a player piano and a spectacular view to create a memorable dining experience. Dinner entrées range from $15 to $21 (lunch prices are slightly lower), and reservations are recommended.
Bella Vista – Dinner
13451 Skyline, Woodside, CA
650-851-1229
Located in the city of Woodside, this Old-Style Dinner house specializes in French, Italian and Continental cuisine that is traditional, yet gourmet. A family-owned restaurant, Bella Vista offers its guests panoramic views, a varied list of nightly specials, a full-service bar, and a comprehensive list of wines to complement the satisfying fare. The dress code is "dressy casual," but a coat and tie are not required. Reservations are encouraged and guests of the Half Moon Bay Lodge receive special consideration on last-minute dinner plans. Entrée cost: $18-$29.
Café Gibraltar - Lunch and Dinner (closed Monday)
425 Avenue Alhambra in El Granada
650-560 9039
Nestled among the fishing boats and pumpkin fields of the San Mateo County coast you will find one of Northern California's special treasures - Café Gibraltar. Serving authentic Mediterranean cuisine for over 5 years, Café Gibraltar offers an award-winning menu of meat, seafood, poultry, and vegetarian dishes served in a unique setting with a spectacular view of the sunsets over the ocean. The Zagat Guide recently awarded Café Gibraltar 28 points for food—the highest rating in San Mateo County—and listed them among the top ten restaurants featured in the guide!
Duarte's - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
202 Stage Road, Pescadero, CA 94060
650-879-0464
Heralded for its homemade soups - the artichoke and green chile varieties are not to be missed - Duarte's also specializes in fresh seafood specials. Complete with a full-service bar, Duarte's offers a casual atmosphere with straightforward, hearty food.
Half Moon Bay Brewing Company
390 Capistrano Avenue, Princeton by the Sea
650-728 - BREW
"The unofficial watering hole of Mavericks surfers"
Restaurant and Brew Pub located on Pillar Point Harbor (at the site of the former Shore Bird). Serving fresh seafood, local fare and "pub grub," the restaurant offers a variety of microbrews as well as fine wines and cocktails, casual dining room with ocean views from every window and outdoor heated patio seating available. Check their website for announcements on upcoming events. The restaurant is within walking distance to Mavericks.
It's Italia Pizzeria - Lunch, Dinner
40 K Stone Pine Center, Half Moon Bay, CA
650-726-4444
Specializing in pizza, It's Italia combines a casual atmosphere with a varied selection of pasta dishes and salads. Menu prices range from $5 - $30. Reservations are not required.
Flying Fish Grill
San Mateo Rd Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
650-712-1125 * 99
Joe's on the Coast - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
2380 S. Cabrillo, Half Moon Bay, CA
650-560-9260
Adjacent to the Lodge, Joe's on the Coast is a traditional coffeehouse open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week. Serving up a host of reasonably priced, home-style favorites, the menu offers something for everyone.
La Di Da - Lunch, Dinner
500 C. Purisima Street, Half Moon Bay, CA
(650) 726-1663
Considered one of the best coffeehouses along the Coast, La Di Da is the place to go for a light meal with a jolting cup of java. Menu includes gourmet bagels with cream cheese, soups, salads, calzones, burritos, pastries, an assortment of herbal teas and, of course, coffee. Open until 6:00pm.
Main Street Grill - Breakfast, Lunch
435 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA
650-726-5300
Offering a comprehensive menu and a 50-year tradition, the Main Street Grill is where the locals go to dine. Specializing in simple dishes, the Main Street Grill offers uncomplicated, good food at reasonable prices. What more can you ask?
Mezza Luna – Dinner
459 Prospect Way, Half Moon Bay, CA
650-728-8108
Located just six miles north of the Half Moon Bay Lodge, at Princeton by the sea, the Mezza Luna specializes in traditional Italian cuisine. The menu features entrées that range in price from $10-$15 along with nightly specials highlighting the local catch of the day. Dress is casual and reservations are recommended.
Moss Beach Distillery - Lunch, Dinner and Brunch
Beach & Ocean Streets, Moss Beach
650-728-5595 or 800-675-MOSS
Moss Beach Distillery, dating back to 1927, has been a favorite ocean-view restaurant for diners from San Francisco and other Bay Cities. "The Blue Lady," the restaurant's resident ghost, welcomes guests to experience classic American cuisine. Located just eight miles north of the Half Moon Bay Lodge, the restaurant's atmosphere is casual. Dinner entrées range from $18-$28, and reservations are recommended. This restaurant is available as part of our "Dinner and Movie Package".
Mountain House - Dinner
13808 Skyline, Woodside, CA
650-851-8541
Enjoy hearty Continental cuisine in a rustic mountain setting. Sip a glass of wine and enjoy a delicious steak on the outside deck and await a visit from the local deer contingent.
Navio Restaurant at the Ritz Carlton Hotel - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
1 Miramontes Point Road, Half Moon Bay, CA
650-712 7040
Everyday, every meal, Navio presents coastal cuisine in its truest and finest form. From the Wine Country's best varietals and produce grown along the rugged coastline to cheeses created by an area artisan and the day's freshest catch at the neighboring harbor, this is a culinary destination. Even the physical design of Navio evokes feelings of the finest craftsmanship. In the late afternoon, the fresh sea air and sunshine stream through floor-to-ceiling windows, into the dining room and across the 1,000-square-foot exhibition kitchen. Navio is situated on a dramatic ocean bluff overlooking the far-reaching Pacific and emerald green fairways. Every table offers a vista of the sea.
Princeton Seafood - Lunch, Dinner
Pillar Point Harbor, El Granada, CA
650-726-2722
Known as the "Biggest Little Fish Market On The Coast," this family-owned restaurant has been on the coast for more than two decades and offers the freshest of seafood and award-winning clam chowder created by the owner's mother. Princeton Seafood can proudly say that they are the only business on the San Mateo County Coast where a customer can enjoy fresh fish from the market or choose that same fresh catch from the restaurant menu.
Ristorante Portofino
105 Rockaway Beach Avenue
Pacifica, CA 94044
650-359-0303
Whether you love seafood or more traditional menu items, you'll love the Ristorante Portofino. Besides the romantic atmosphere, enhanced by the sounds of the waves, you'll find something on our imaginative, unusual menu that will make your mouth water.
Happy Hour is Monday-Friday, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the lounge (not including restaurant).
Spanishtown - Lunch, Dinner
515 Church St. Half Moon Bay, CA
650-726-7357
Considered by the locals as the best Mexican food on the San Mateo Coast, this family style restaurant offers traditional Mexican dishes that are similar to the ones your grandmother made (if your grandmother was Hispanic, of course). Casual atmosphere with reasonably priced fare. Serves only beer and wine.
Three-Zero Café - Breakfast, Lunch
Half Moon Bay Airport
650-728-1411
Pilots refer to this as the place for a $100 hamburger. However, if you opt for a more conventional mode of transportation - the car - the hamburger becomes a real steal. The Three-Zero Café, also a big breakfast favorite amongst the locals, is located just five miles north of the Lodge.
For more about Half Moon Bay dining, simply stop by our front desk. We can help you find just the right spot for a memorable dining experience.
