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Superb dining in Half Moon Bay - we stopped by for a late Sunday lunch after spending a couple of hours at Pescadero Beach. We were instantly hooked by the character of the space and the charming décor. Chef Pablo Estrada and his team have done a top notch job creating a welcoming atmosphere. We were greeted warmly and seated in the side room near the open kitchen, and ordered drinks and mocktails. My wife let me taste her espresso martini, which was refreshing! We then shared risotto fritters, pesto pizza, and a Belgian waffle with fried chicken - they were all delish! Then it was time for our favorite course - dessert! We opted for the triple chocolate lava cake and the limoncello tiramisu (over the panna cotta), which arrived soon and looked enticing. We demolished the lava cake, but the tiramisu tasted a bit off, so we let our server know. This was the moment when this lovely family establishment shone! And elevated our experience from very good to exceptional! They showered us with desserts till we could not eat another bite! -- Dark chocolate torte from their prix fixe menu - delightful! -- Panna cotta with vanilla bean and pistachio - probably some of the best I've ever tasted! -- And then the grand finale - freshly made matcha tiramisu - which the chef personally brought to our table, and insisted we try! "If you don't like it, I'll comp your whole meal," he declared! Not a chance! This was heaven on a plate, and we ate it in respectful silence! I glanced at the bill - we hadn't paid for any dessert besides the lava cake! Thank you Fattoria E Mare. We are now fans for life, and will be back! It is more than worth the one-hour drive from the East Bay!!
It was another beautiful day in Half Moon Bay, not too sunny, not too cloudy, just right. We decided to try Fattoria E Mare. The interior is spacious with a rustic, woody, old school feel. For our meal, we ordered the linguine al limone, mussels, and a seafood omelette. The mussels were large but a bit chewy and lacking in flavor. The pasta was citrusy a bit too heavy on the lime for my taste. The omelette was just okay. On the bright side, the service was pleasant. Overall, it was not bad experience. It really sits right between 3 and 4 stars, but I'm leaning toward giving them a 4.
A friend and I decided to stop by for dinner on a Thursday evening. We called ahead to make a reservation but they said we didn't need one. Street parking around the restaurant was amply available. The ambiance is super cute, comfortable, warm and inviting. Service was excellent. We were greeted and seated at our choice of table. Everyone was super friendly and informative. We decided to share several items - the butter lettuce salad which was nice and fresh (would liked more goat cheese as there was barely any on there), the meatballs (which were not my favorite, rather dry and lacked seasoning, though the marinara sauce they were sitting in was very tasty), and the margarita pizza which was the highlight. The crust was perfect, the right amount of cheese, sauce and toppings. We were not rushed in any way and welcome to stay and catch up even long after our meal was over. Lots of wonderful items to try on this menu - would for sure come back.
A pretty solid spot for pasta in Half Moon Bay! I visited for a company dinner and it was nice how they were able to accommodate such a large party. We had a group of maybe 12-15 people and we were sat in a private room at the back. I ordered the hand cut fettucine with crab and a tomato sauce and it was delicious! The crab tasted fresh and the pasta wasn't too heavy either. The portion was so filling that I ended up eating half and the other half reheated fairly well too. Service was great! They checked in on us regularly. Food took a while to come out, though we did have a big group so that was understandable.
My wife and I came by for a Wednesday night dinner around 6:45PM. Probably because it was during the middle of the week, the restaurant was pretty empty with only about 5 parties when we walked in. Given the space, I'm sure this place is bustling during the weekends so I cannot complain when I got a parking spot right out front and got seated immediately upon entering. Food: we were quite hungry when we arrived and definitely overestimated our appetite...especially my wife. Fried Calamari & Asparagus - 4/5 - great starter; I didn't eat the calamari due to my health condition but the batter was very light and crispy, which is what I enjoyed. A bit overkill with the amount of sauce that was given to us on the side though. Focaccia Garlic Bread - 3/5 - I would order just 1; we ordered 2 because we were hungry and I think it took up too much space in our stomachs. It's good but not super memorable. Pappardelle Pasta - 2.5/5 - Gosh, I wish this was less salty. The flavor and texture of the pasta was great but it was WAY too salty. I was washing my mouth with water continuously eating it. Bianca Pizza - 4.5/5 - Delicious! I'm a sucker for wood fired Italian pizza, especially ones with lots of mushrooms. It just was a bit hard texture wise. But the flavor was all there!! Pan Seared Whole Branzino - 5/5 - The best dish of the night. The fish was HUGE!! The skin was extra crispy while the meat was flaky, falling right off the bones. It was cooked perfectly to my liking! We immediately finished this one first and ended up taking the others to go because the fish needs to be enjoyed fresh. Glad we did. I would highly recommend this dish! We also got the Strawberry Tiramisu to go. Unfortunately, we ate it a day later after it was in the fridge so I feel it would be unfair to rate this. Ultimately, it was a bit too light for us and we prefer tiramisu on the "heavier" side. It had the texture of a coffee sponge cake instead of thick, creamier tiramisu. Overall, this was a wonderful experience for us to celebrate our anniversary. I don't know how this place would be on the weekends but we didn't have to wait and the food was delicious. I'd still recommend they cut down on the salt on some dishes though....
First let me say that their customer service is so lovely here! We came twice in one day . For dinner and after our daughter's game for dessert. Our waiter the first time was very welcoming and helpful I unfortunately did catch his name and he also said hi when we came back for dessert again great customer service! And our waiter for dessert she was so nice we sat outside this time she came cleaned our table and recommended some dessert, I loved the coconut cheesecake. Both of our waiter gave us great service, nothing like going to a restaurant to eat great food and have my family be treated nice and respectful we will definitely be coming back ! Now the food just delicious, loved the Calamari very fresh and tasty we had two orders that's how tasty it is. My hubby got the branzino, that was delicious, the fish was cooked so nicely, sauce and veggies just was a very exquisite plate. He loved it and I tried it and loved it. Braised beef pasta with truffle oil was very tasty, and delicious! big beef serving they definitely don't skimp on meat portion. We really recommend this place food and service are worth it, Money well spent! Very nice and quiet ambiance, it's a very nice restaurant. Loved dining indoor for dinner and loved coming back for the experience outside for dessert.
The food here is always a fresh take from the inspired Chef Pablo Estrada. We come here for the prefix menu because it is sure to impress. The service is intentional and timely. We love the ambiance here and love taking guests from out of town for a special occasion.
Seafood and Italian restaurant in HMB. SF chef Pablo Estrada started Fattoria E Mare in Burlingame and this location near the beach is newer. It was cold and gray and Italian food sounded perfect for lunch. It's located on Main Street so parking can be challenging but we were lucky to get a spot at the thrift store across the street. Interior feels very coastal and intimate with the use of of wood floors and table tops and that distinctly painted blue wall. Service was very good but we noticed the food took quite awhile to prepare, I want to say it was a good 25 minutes before anything showed up at the table. Wood-Fried Pizzas: This is what my wife and kids really wanted. Got pepperoni and arugula, olives, prosciutto, and pepperoni. Both tasted OK though there are better places for pizza like this but not around HMB. Seafood Linguine: Shrimp and clams. Tasted good but there was so much liquid in the bowl it was almost like a soup. Purple Haze Cocktail: The name and ingredients sounded cool, it was a very easy drink to have though I wish I would have gotten wine.
The food and service were good, however... it's super slow, everything took time so have patience. Especially if you get there first thing in the morning. They didn't seemed prepared when we got there and when we left I noticed 3-4 more employees showed up. Also, the music was terrible... one minute rock, then Italian then American. It was weird and through the vibe off. The beet salad was really good. There was only 2 scallops for the appetizer that sucked. Pizza and salmon also good.
Fist time , it was delicious food, our server Teresa vas amazing, her recommendations were so delicious, she was awesome, definitely we will our family.
Met the head chef during yelp events before, been dying to come back since. Went on a Friday night for dinner, made a reservation online. Such a cool atmosphere and overall experience, there's an amazing view of trees if you're lucky enough to get a window seat. Came with my partner this time, and was so excited for it. If I had the money for it, and the will to drive here all the time I would try all the seasonal menu changes. My order: Appetizer - Focaccia bread, this is literally the best focaccia bread I've ever had. It's almost biscuit-y. Gnocchi with pesto - First bite you can already taste the homemade freshness of the pesto and the perfect gnocchi texture. Didn't think it would be very filling without protein, but it sure was. Short rib and tripe fettuccine - This is my boyfriend's order, he loved it very much. He's not really into tripe, but he really enjoyed this( which is a shocker). Short rib was so tender, he did not want to share. LOL TLDR: It's priced how you expect really good quality food from. Would've been so much better if I was into wine with all the pairings they have. Wish we had more room for dessert, but will definitely come back.
A solid Italian place with good service but inconsistent food quality. Lots of Italian places in the area and at this price point, it doesn't stand out, so maybe a tad shy of 4 stars for me (3.8). Really liked the complimentary toasted focaccia bread! We had a couple of them! Next, I shared the Butter lettuce salad and it was refreshing and tasty with pears and tangy vinaigrette dressing. For my entree, I had the Spaghetti Chitarra Al Nera squid ink pasta with shrimp, clams, mussels, and calamari. Good amount of seafood but unfortunately the sauce was bit too salty. A touch of cheese or pepper to top it might have helped. My buddies had the grilled Branzino and short rib pappardelle. Agreed that it was fine but they've had better. I also had a glass of Zinfandel from their wine list and that was fine, too, but average. Glad to have tried it but many other good restaurants still to try nearby!!
Second time here and we go because it's pet friendly. Food is good - on this trip we ordered appetizers. Nice outdoor parklet with is great for our pup. Even better on a sunny day!
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Rosalidia D.
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AMAZING AND DELICIOSO! Outstanding choices that make your mouth wanting more. Beautifully presented, exceptional service (thank you Johnathan). Love the attentiveness to timing. Finish the app, here comes your next course. BRAVO! read more
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Rosalidia D.
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The best service I've ever had, My server was very nice and his name was Joaquin. The food I got was exquisite, I got the Hamburger and the Chocolate lava for dessert. 10 out of 5 stars. I would 100% recommend and come back. read more
2 years ago
Ok I've finally had time to come here after last weeks Yelp event. I know. I know. But believe me, that's why I wanted to Come back to experience it as a regular customer. Unfortunately I'm here for brunch as I wasn't too hungry. That's ok as I am planning to come back for dinner next week. Arrived here at 1230 on a Saturday afternoon and it was plenty of seating. The restaurant is very expansive and roomy with plenty of natural lighting to come thru detailing the decor which reminds me of an seaside town. We was able to sit in a booth next to the open air kitchen in the middle of the restaurant. After perusing the menu we settled on a few items. - Rose Pancakes $18 - BRAISED ARTICHOKES $12 - BEET SALAD $18 I was a really bummed and sad they didn't have the Butter Lettuce Salad due to product availability. The server and chef tried to sell me on an alternative salad but with Romaine Lettuce instead but I couldn't do it as I was really committed to coming back for it next time. The Braised Artichokes and Beet Salad came out and the colors and presentation was so colorful and really refreshing. Artichokes was dressed in olive oil with some kind of pepper flakes ( Aleppo Pepper) with some fresh Rockets to balance the flavors. 9/10 Beet Salad plated with different colors of beets, sliced Fennel, orange wedges, Rocket and toasted Quinoa. The flavors of each items meddling in you mouth as you precariously chew and taste the sweet and tanginess of each the fruits just freshens your palate. 10/10 The Chef surprised us with the alternative salad of Romaine, marcoma almonds, pear slices and goat cheese dressed with a white balsamic dressing. Well balanced and added more flavors to our palate with the creamy goat cheese with the pear. Courtesy of the house. 8/10 The last course was the Rose Pancakes which was presented with 3 generous stack layered with fresh strawberries and glaze. This is probably one of the best pancakes we've had. Batter was mixed really well with just the perfect amount of Rose flavor. No graininess in the flour and the perfect chew and fluffiness of the batter led to this epic pancake. 10/10 This lunch menu visit was very pleasant and delicious. I am looking forward to a nice dinner menu and experience next week. Thank you to our server and the chef for engaging and accommodating our decisions. read more
1 year ago
Wife and I were traveling back from Santa Cruz, and decided to take the scenic route up Highway 1 along the Pacific Coast. Of course, my main intention was to be able to stop in Half Moon Bay for some of the best sea food on the west coast. We arrived just before 5pm on a Monday evening and were surprised to not see many tourists, but that was fine with us. Instead of eating at the establishments we've tried before and know good, we decided to try a neat little Italian place on the strip. Fattoria E Mare, which means farm and sea in Italian, serves northern Italian style. This includes many pasta seafood dishes, as well as some traditional pasta plates. Their pizza looked amazing, but unfortunately we did not try it. I could see from the other guests that it was super tasty. They have some very unique pies, and I look forward to trying them soon. The wife was super excited to see that they had grilled octopus, one of her favorite dishes. It came out with a very different type of salad, that paired very well. I tried a bite and it was very tasty. I ordered their calamari, shrimp appetizer with other fried stuff in it. It was some of the best ever. The shrimp and calamari was huge, fried just right, not over cooked. It was more panko style than the typical fried, which gave it a very nice crispy crust. Their spicy sauce was amazing, and the waitress was very nice to bring us more, seeing we enjoyed it pairing so well with this dish. For the main dishes the wife got the grilled salmon and I the muscles in a nice garlic tomato aioli broth. The wife felt that the salmon was not grilled but pan fried, as it seemed to have more fried taste than grilled, but still yummy. My muscles were nice. Not the biggest, but just right for a decent appetite. All in all, it was a very nice place. Very nice atmosphere inside and out. We sat outside, as it was just the right temperature and not many people or traffic. The waitress was very attentive, and helped us in ordering. We will definitely be back to try more of the neat dishes when we pass through Half Moon Bay again. read more
This review is for the bar. This hidden gem is a bit of a trek from your normal watering hole but the bartender, Andrew, is a diamond in the rough. He's kind, and his drinks are perfectly balanced. He can talk sports, or shoot the $*** with you. The barrel aged manhattan or old fashioned is delicious, and their Cabernet is perfect as an aperitif before your meal. Come watch the game or just have a drink, you won't regret it. read more
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3 years ago
We came to Half Moon Bay to celebrate my bf's birthday. Originally we planned to go to Sam's chowder house but I decided to check out Yelp and this restaurant looked great. The location is on Main Street and the restaurant spacious and cozy. Good for couples and larger groups. We didn't feel crowded or like it was too noisy. For dinner we split the butter lettuce salad which was phenomenal and we went with the garlic bread and wagyu beef carpaccio. All so tasty. We shared the seafood platter with a side of broccoli. Man oh man this did not disappoint. All of the seafood was tasty and fresh. We left full and happy. It was so good we came back today for lunch on our way out. We shared the freshly baked focaccia bread and seared scallops. The scallops were so delicious but the salad that came with them was flavorful and honestly I would have had a whole plate of just that. I opted for the seafood linguine and my bf got the tomahawk which we (kind of) shared. The owner came out and prepared it and it was delicious. He was so friendly and we enjoyed our chat with him. Shout out to Teresa who served us at dinner and Mike and Carlos who took care of us at lunch. We look forward to coming back very soon! read more
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Wow! They definitely have great food! The pizza, olives, ravioli, chicken, and tiramisu are all amazing! The staff was so polite, nice accommodating, and went above and beyond. I overall enjoyed the environment, the food and the service. If you're looking for authentic Italian food, I would totally come here. The pizza was so fresh and tasty. The olives had a lot of flavor and I would order if you haven't tried it before. The chicken is crispy and juicy. The tiramisu completes the entire meal. Overall, I really enjoyed it. read more
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1 year ago
Nice restaurant in half moon bay with plenty of dog friendly, outside patio seating. Lackluster food making me wish for my calories back... Restaurant was nicely decorated and staff were friendly. Located at the end of the main strip on the way out of Half Moon Bay, in Pasta Moon's old location. There's street parking along the entire strip and on side streets. I'd love to say it was amazing but the food was at best average. Dishes seemed to be executed well in terms of cook but the flavors were lacking and off balance. Wouldn't be amongst the restaurants we'd return to. Nothing wrong, just nothing particularly great. Portions were also small for some items, especially for the prices - they literally cut and served half of a piece of burrata cheese for the tiniest salad ever- seemed like half of a split salad. Best item was the passion fruit drink. We did appreciate the touchless pay system via QR code at the end. read more
3 years ago
This little gem was an awesome find. We were easily able to book a reservation online and received a text confirmation. Even when we showed up early for our reservation they seated us right away. Great selections of wines and cocktails. I ordered a persimmon Moscow mule that was very refreshing. The food was absolutely delicious. The Focaccia was warm and creamy topped with truffle oil. We ordered the bucatini cacio e pepe that was prepared at our table, delicious flavors loaded with cheese. The only thing I would mention is the seafood platter (even thought it was absolutely delicious and flavorful) is the cost in the parenthesis. Take note the price is set at serves 2 ppl, $67 per person. The platter comes with calamari, mussels, clams, 4 pcs of shrimp, and whole fish with cumbers and beans. The price of $67 for the platter would be reasonable not $134 total for the platter alone. For that price you would think you are getting crab or lobster included. With that said the restaurant overall was very enjoyable. The waiters and waitresses were attentive and welcoming. The restaurant and restrooms both very clean and great ambiance. We'd definitely try again but wouldn't order the seafood platter again unless they provide more high quality seafood for the pricing point. read more
1 year ago
The food was delicious. We splurged on the seafood platter and it definitely delivered. The seafood was fresh and cooked to perfection. We initially had some reservations because of the cost of the platter but the waiter said we wouldn't regret it and he was 100% correct. Beautiful establishment and the staff was super attentive. Also the focaccia bread was really good. We also got the squd ink pasta and my daughters really enjoyed it as well. We will definitely be going back to try other dishes. read more
3 years ago
It boils down to low-value (As is usually the case with touristy spots). Our server was very polite and professional but the food was forgettable, very overpriced, and just a disappointment. Unless Chef Ramsay comes around to help "re-inspire" the joint, your first visit could be your last. THE FOOD - You know an Italian restaurant may be in trouble when you can't eat their gnocchi. A $27 one at that. It was dry (possibly frozen), flavorless, and had ZERO ricotta (see picture). Feedback to the owner: Take a trip to Pizza Antica in San Jose and order their $19 gnocchi. Then bring that memorable experience back home and retrain your line cooks on how to use ricotta. THE DESSERT - A chocolate lava cake is typically an indulgent comfort-food that you look forward to. Unfortunately, Fattoria's version is made without flour. Why? Don't you make everything else with flour at an Italian restaurant?? When did flowerless brownies/cake EVER taste good???? As expected, this $16 dessert was.... flowerless lol. I still ate it because I was hungry from having to send back the Gnocchi. It was plated beautifully though, but boy was it bland... Feedback: bring back the satisfying classic, avoid dropping the ice cream scoop directly onto the hot plate so it doesn't melt on the way to the table. In wraps, great staff, disappointing food, terrible value. read more
5 years ago
Walked in with three other friends and decided to give it a try. Everything was fine but a little expensive and overall lackluster. The restaurant is GORGEOUS and I could see it being rented out for a lovely reception or party. Fantastic job remodeling the space. It was fairly empty on a Sunday at 5:30pm and we didn't see anyone else in there; this was a football Sunday, of course. We ordered the octopus and fritto misto to share and it went fast. Overall fine, though I was surprised the octopus dish was so small for $19, but perhaps because the server assured us it was good to share. I would say it's not much of a sharing dish. Our fritto misto was more fish than prawns or calamari. Complimentary focaccia was great. I won't speak to everyone else's dishes, but I had the risotto al'nero (squid ink with mussels, clams, shrimp, calamari) - $30 - and it was a little harder than I expected for risotto. I took the rest home to heat up until the risotto softened more and it was fine. For this price point I really expected better; maybe an off day, but would make my way over to Pasta Moon instead. read more
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I came here after winning a giveaway and I was soooo amazed by the food! The interior is beautiful and spacious; the music isn't too loud for a nice date night meal. The servers and chefs are super nice and welcoming. The free focaccia bread is literally the best starter bread I've ever had! They serve it warm, and it's soooo fluffy and delicious. The pizza also has really good texture and flavor. It's not too heavy, and has a thin crust that still has nice bounce to it. The scallop appetizer is a must-try!! The shrimp entree and short rib pasta are also amazing. All the dishes have so much fresh herb flavor, and all the meats are so tender. The portions are also super well sized for a very reasonable price, especially for a high traffic area on the Main Street of half moon bay. I'll definitely be returning for a nice date spot with amazing and filling comfort food! read more
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Samira, aka Shorty provided great service on Friday night (12/13). We loved the information she was able to provide about the menu and the wine menu. The wine pairings she recommended were "spot on" and her bucatini skills made for a delicious meal. A shout out goes to the creator of the Pumpkin Flip and the person who marinated my delicious duck. Thank you Fattoria E Mare for being on Main Street Half Moon Bay. read more
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2 years ago
The food was pretty good. My husband and I ordered the steak and i personally did not like the chimichurri sauce over it. The garlic bread was very fluffy but i think it was missing something that could've made it better. Overall great experience and i liked the decor of the restaurant, very classy. The only reason why I may not recommend it is the price. It's not worth the price you pay for the experience. read more
1 year ago
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