Wanted to continue our 22 year tradition of California Crab and California Methode Champagne on the…read moreNew Year. Fact is, It's been kinda disappointing for quite a few years. We decided to avoid what we precieved as a PITA at Fisherman's Wharf...parking, car breaking-ins, traffic. Half Moon Bay is only an hour from DNVL at 6AM on a Sunday. Good Call! Capt. Barry was just off the Pacific with Beatiful crab at 7AM. First, I can't say enough about how delightful it was to go down to boat and get a sense of where your crab comes from. Fishermen. Check it out. We got our crab for $10/lb. Live. They have bags, but bring a cooler. Great time kibitzting. So...my recommendation is to Steam these bugs. Google it and don't complicate it. Steamer basket, Apple Cider Vinegar and old Bay seasoning. Do Not Boil! Beautiful Sweet, succulent crab! Thank Capt Barry!!! Best in 20 years Sir!

Whenever crab season is open, I get my fill from Captain Barry. I've been going to him for years...read more

Very disappointing experience. We ordered a seafood platter for 3, but were first served a platter…read morethat looked like it was meant for 1 person, with only one type of seafood -- shrimp. After pointing it out, they switched it to a platter for 3, but it was still missing crabs and other types of seafood that should have been included. We also ordered clam chowder, which arrived cold. The total bill was $189, but the food we received was worth around $50 or less based on portion and quality. Completely unacceptable and not worth the money. I would not recommend this place.

Quite impressed. Had fish tacos and ceviche. Portion sizes were good in the flavor was excellent…read more Service was fast in the server could not have been more friendly. Wonderful location on the pillar Point Harbor.

Absolutely Love MorningStar Fisheries! Fresh caught fish delivered right to the front door during…read morethis shelter in place order. What an outstanding business! I highly recommend ordering your next catch come from them! You cannot go wrong!

Over all , fresh seafood, uni was great!crabs were fresh off the boat everyone was friendly and…read moreaccommodating!

Looking for a fun weekend activity? Head to the docks at Pillar Point in Half Moon Bay and pick up…read moresome live, fresh off the boat, Dungeness Crabs. Once you've got the crabs, they're easy to prepare (I like steaming them and serving them cold) and a fun dinner activity (who can pull out the biggest whole piece is a good game!). Make sure to call the Crab Hotline at 650-726-8724 to check on availability of crabs. Be advised that not all of the guys on the boats are named Crabman.

Took a trip with the fan to HalfMoon Bay and ended up buying King Salmon & Crab from Captain Big…read moreJake, he was extremely knowable about the fish and told us how to cook the crab. The seafood was amazing, fresh as can be. thumbs up.

These brothers have the best crab! They are always running the bubbler and circulating fresh…read morewater to keep the crabs fresh. Had over 15 from them in the last 3 days and were incredible. They also do fresh salmon and Tuna during season.

Barbara's Fishtrap was great! The clam chowder and fish and chips were split between my wife and I…read morethe fish was delicious with breading that was so light it was almost non existent. We were very pleased.

Oh darn, I got to the Fishtrap a bit too late to order food at their walkup at and which is also…read moreknown as the shack. They just closed for the day. So we went next door to the actual sit down restaurant. It was our first ever dine in experience. Kinda hard to believe since we've been going to the walkup stand for nearly 30 years but never stepped into the restaurant. First thing I noticed was the size of the place. Ya' all it's small in there. Beyond left of cozy. The tables are close together. I'm not a large person, but even I had to turn and twist to maneuver around the tables while dodging other customers and staff. The view is gorgeous though, I didn't get to enjoy it since my back was towards the windows. Oh yes, you'll have to row-sham-bo with folks in party to see who gets the chairs with the view. Onto to talking about the food... Hubs got the fish n chips. This is one of the items we order at the walk up stand. Classic battered cod fried to a golden crisp. Beautiful golden color crust, satisfying audible crunch, Yum. The fries are thick cut. Very standard. I went rogue trying something totally new from here. I ordered the prawn pasta. With that entree, I received a sliced bread loaf to the table with butter. It was served a bit warm. Tasted great. Nice. Bring on the carbs! The pasta has two sauce options of Italiano style sauce or marinara. II asked the server what was the difference, he said Italiano style sauce was thicker without additional info. So Italiano style it is. The linguine was covered in a copious amount of the sauce. The sauce itself had profound sweetness. My tastebuds debated on liking it. The sauce to pasta ratio was overboard. But the amount of prawns was a nice serving size. The prawns were mixed into the sauce. They weren't easily visible. It was an Easter egg hunt to find them. If I had a choice between the walk up stand or sit down restaurant, I'll go to the walk up shack. Each place has a different menu. My palette and preferences are geared towards the walkup shack. Combination rating of 4 stars.

My heart is broken. All the Best to the group of wonderful owners…read more I miss the hospitality and delicious food.

New favorite place in HMB!…read more Incredible clam chowder and delicious seafood options. The staff is amazing and quick. The restaurant is nicely decorated and clean.

Our tradition for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's meals is go out to Pillar Point and get fresh…read morecrab to cook. For years, we used to put in our regular order with Bill & Penny with F/V Cricket, and then Devon after they retired. But we've had great luck this year, bought twice so far with Marcus on Captain Jack at G17. You need to walk past the more well known players closer in, but he's a straight forward guy with totally fresh, kicking crabs, and no games about pricing, size, special reserve, small, or sluggish crabs.

Sweet surprise! The sandwich deli inside is the start here…read more I ordered "The godfather" and it was amazing! So fresh and delicious! All the produce and products are a little on the higher end but everything is great quality. I did not see any rotten fruits or veggies. Definitely my favorite place to go to in HMB.

Nice neighborhood market with fantastic deli and yummy sandwiches.I got one of their special of the…read moreday sandwiches which was turkey,swiss with pesto.I also got a potato salad that had bacon and cheese. The market also has a nice produce section

I want to take a moment to recognize Ben for the phenomenal service he provided to me and my…read morefamily. I honestly haven't experienced this level of genuine, outstanding customer service in a very long time. Ben was incredibly attentive, patient, professional, and kind throughout our entire experience. What stood out to me even more was watching him interact with other customers. He gave everyone the same level of attention, respect, and care. He never made anyone feel rushed or overlooked. Ben is one of those people who genuinely takes pride in helping others, and it shows. His humility, professionalism, and willingness to go above and beyond are qualities that are becoming increasingly difficult to find. I truly believe people like Ben deserve to be recognized and appreciated. He made a lasting impression on me and my family, and I'm extremely grateful for everything he did for us. Amazing ambiance by the sea and food is always delicious. Thank you, Ben, for making our experience such an amazing one. You are truly an exceptional individual and a tremendous asset to your team!

The view of the ocean made the food taste even better! I think the desserts were the best part. I…read moredid like the fried calamari, a bit on the saltier side. And I liked the seafood pasta. It had a good amount of mussels and shrimp. The service was good. They accomodated us when the sun was making us hot. They moved us under the patio, so we were able to enjoy the views and stay cool.