While in Halfmoon Bay, we wanted to try a new Restarant we haven't tried yet. Cute Restaurant inside & out. The weather was amazing to sit & eat outside on the front patio. Clam chowder was yummy. The fish & chips were fresh. Downside, no complimentary bread, and coleslaw didnt come with my fish and chips automatically. Couldn't believe my husband got a beef burger at a seafood Restarant, but it is what it is. lol He enjoyed it anyways. The host was very nice. I forgot her name! But sh had purple hair! We definitely will consider coming back. read more

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Nice portions, up to par food and service. Come here just for the crab toast and your trip will be worth it. Loads of crab, tender bread. Could use a dipping sauce but it doesn't need one, so much flavor. The other dishes such as the louis salad, and pasta were nice. The popcorn shrimp can be skipped. The tartar sauce was defnitely from Kraft, it didn't taste fresh but it didn't miss any marks. You'll like it. Service is ok, took the gentleman maybe 8-10 minutes to get to us which is a looonngg time when you have kids but the food was worth it. Tons of seating too. read more

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They have Deathbed Tacos!!! It is pretty hard for me to go anywhere except Flying Fish when I'm in HMB. Their scallop tacos are a deathbed meal for me, and I love their ahi poke. The restaurant itself is big, and the sections are spread out so you can get forgotten about at times, which I honestly prefer. I understand why other divas in the reviews may not be able to hang with the laid-back service style. Come here if you want impeccable, fresh seafood after a long day at the beach, not if you're on a time budget and need to grab something quick. If you like an unpretentious place that lets the food speak for itself, check it out! read more

Continue to be our favorite and go to place on the way out of HMB right before 92. Solid seafood, nice friendly local servers. read more

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Flying Fish Grill has good seafood at reasonable prices. We had a prawn salad and a 4 taco plate. You get to choose from cod, salmon, shrimp or scallop tacos! I had two scallop, one salmon and one cod. The salmon was too dry but the cod and scallop tacos were great. The rice and beans didn't look like much but they were actually very tasty. If you don't need a ocean view this is a great spot for some seafood. read more

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This is an older establishment in HMB. The place was quiet on a Sunday night with one server running the show. We ordered the octopus leg, crabby cheesy garlic bread, the salmon tostada salad, carbonara, and the cioppino. The octopus leg tasted like the ones they sell at Costco for half the price. The carbonara was under-seasoned and greasy. The cioppino was watery. The garlic bread and tostada tasted okay, but overall, the food did not match the price point. read more

Flying Fish & Grill - Crabby Cheesy Garlic Bread - Seafood Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

What could improve? Everything. No open patio on beautiful evening so they had us bring dogs into bar. Waitress rude and unprofessional dirty table, cobwebs everywhere, worn out carpet. Should have left at this point but was settled and review# said food was good. Ordered coconut shrimp as app. Was terrible, dry over cooked and it was those frozen kind that you get from Grocery store and heat yourself. Again, should have left. But had ordered the crab and shrimp Louis at a seafood place in a beach town with a fishing harbor and all on the other places we had eaten food was fresh. Not here. Crab was frozen thawed crab meat, not even all dongess, and shrimp was no better small bay shrimp out of a freezer bag and thawed. Taste was off. Again should have left. Commented to waitress on the cleanliness and she joked that she would tell the cleaning crew. Im talking about dirty tables, dirty floor, dusty cobwebs on fixtures. That night I became sick as a dog. Stayed that was through rest of my vacation, was so sick. Save yourself and don't eat here. There are far better places and have better views. read more

Celebrating our friend's birthday with deserts at Flying Fish.Excellent Mud Pie and Toasted coconut Sunday. Highly recommended. read more

Flying Fish & Grill - Mud Pie - Seafood Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

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Nice seafood restaurant with Hawaii style decor inside. Tried a crab melt with salad, cup of clam chowder and salmon tostada salad. Everything was excellent! They use an electronic tablet for payment donuts paperless. Great restaurant choice just at the end of the downtown. They have a parking lot in the back. read more

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Unfortunately, this place is going downhill. I would skip happy hour since the posted times and prices were not honored during our visit. On my last trip, a patron at the bar left without paying his tab. He was not part of our party and we had no interaction with him. When we received our bill, there were extra drinks and entrées added. The bartender told us that since someone left, someone needs to pay. Check your bill carefully before handing over your credit card. read more

The service here was quite slow. It took a while to get seated and to catch the attention of a waiter to place our order, but that seemed to be due to being understaffed rather than poor service. So, it's not ideal if you're in a hurry or on the go. We ordered the shrimp carbonara and the mahi mahi taco plate with rice and beans. The taco plate was a good value at $20 - filling, though a little on the bland side. The carbonara, on the other hand, was excellent - super creamy and delicious, and I'd definitely order it again. Overall, it's not a bad spot if you're in Half Moon Bay and hungry. read more

Flying Fish & Grill - 2 mahi mahi taco plate w rice + beans - Seafood Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

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Was looking for lunch recommendations from ChatGPT and this restaurant came up on top for its seafood tacos and fish & chips (apparently rated #9 best in America by The Daily Meal). We started with the clam chowder, which was decent. Then moved onto crab melt sandwich was perfectly crisp, but didn't wow us. We opted for 3 tacos solo ($7.50 each) to save $3 since we didn't need the extra rice, beans, fries, or salad: Cod taco - uses the same fish as the fish & chips, so it felt redundant. Mahi Mahi taco - two generous pieces of grilled fish with mango salsa; tasty but not memorable. Coconut shrimp taco - two shrimp with mango salsa; nicely crisp but could have used a squeeze of lemon for extra zing. Finally, the fish & chips were indeed the highlight but the portion was tiny, leaving us a little underwhelmed. We skipped the recommended homemade devil's slide expresso pie and key lime pie since we brought our own birthday cake but since the restaurant charges a $2 per-person cake-cutting fee, we decided to have it at the beach instead. Nothing stood out enough to make it worth going out of your way. read more

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Came back here and it's still good- not great but I left content. Service is average and restaurant has a lot of dining areas as I wandered and was lost. Good enough for a meal leaving HMB that is not as crowded and all the others spots...hmm maybe this is a hidden gem?? read more

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Such a cute spot right off the 92 before you hit the main road of half moon bay. The staff was attentive, sweet and courteous. They gave off mom & pop vibes which was so charming and refreshing! The food was delicious. Is it weird that the coleslaw was absolutely amazing?! It had pineapple and was delicious. All the food was fresh, not oily or soggy. The outdoor dining area was very cute with shady and sunny spots. They were pup-friendly too! Definitely recommend coming here away from the crowds at Sam's Chowder House when I want a nice quality meal in Half Moon Bay. read more

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Ambiance was good. Service was good. The food I would give it a 2. The fish and chips was terrible! The fish that was supposed to have at least a little crunch on the butter , but instead it was saggy disgusting. The coleslaw that came with the order was great. My friend ordered salmon sandwich and he said it was ok( maybe coz he was hungry because it took at least 45 min for our food to get to our table. Scallops salad was great. Will not go back to that place again. Sorry. read more

I was really looking forward to dining here. The seafood Pasta was lackluster. The presentation was bad, all the seafood was hidden, I had pulled it to the top for the photo. It had watery bland white sauce and they added caramelized onions?! Which was not listed on the menu nor did compliment the dish. Seafood itself was good. We had the Boneless pork ribs as an appetizer, it was very tasty but pretty generic. As for the Clam chowder bread bowl it was very thick and creamy, pretty good flavor. Definitely not homemade vibes but it was satisfying. Not sure I'd return:/ read more

Flying Fish & Grill - Clam chowder bread bowl, very thick and creamy. - Seafood Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

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Salmon was fresh and tasted great. Jeaux Special was ok. If you want to cut your carbs this is a good place to go because they do not offer you a basket of bread and the amount of pasta they give you in the Jeaux Special is so little that would not be enough to even fed a kid. It was a Wednesday but they did not give us the 10% off for Local Wednesdays If I have to think of one thing to go back again is the female owner was nice. read more

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My family and I came here after an afternoon at Harley Farms. We hadn't eaten all day and were starving! We were seated very quickly. Our server was also very quick to take our order! The crab cheesy garlic bread was my favorite! Perfect amount of grab and delicious garlic flavor! I could have eaten a whole one by myself. The calamari is also very good! I really enjoyed their dipping sauce. I got the Jeaux Special. I would ask for less sauce next time as the food was drowning in it. But all the seafood was cooked very well! And it came with three good size scallops (my favorite) along with some fish, calamari, and shrimp. My husband and mom enjoyed their burger and crab melt. The clam chowder is also a must! We each got a bowl to start. It's the perfect mixture of creamy and brothy. Not too heavy at all! And a good amount of potato and clam! We will definitely be returning. read more

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Had lunch @ Flying Fish & Grill on a recent daycation. We got there at 11:30 and were the only diners in the restaurant. Service was good, though I would have thought they'd be more attentive since the place was literally empty except for us (party of 2). I had the fish sandwich; my husband got the clam chowder bowl. I'd say his chowder was marginally better than the fish sandwich, but both were tasty. I appreciate that the ciabatti roll was toasted, but felt it could have done with more carmelized onions (I think there were 6 small pieces). I got the tartar sauce on the side, but my fish and bread still fell apart quickly and I ended up eating the pieces with a fork. The tartar sauce was yummy; they used copious amounts of dill and there was no pickle relish in evidence. I don't normally eat cole slaw, but I'm not a thick french fry girl, so it seemed like the better option. It was surprisingly delicious; I loved the addition of dried cranberries. I don't get to HMB often, but would eat here again if I'm in the neighborhood. I probably wouldn't make a special trip to dine here, though. read more

Flying Fish & Grill - Fish sandwich with coleslaw. - Seafood Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

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Was just visiting the area and stopped by here. Food was super yummy and the service was so hospitable. If I'm visiting again, I would definitely come back to eat here!! read more

Cute dog-friendly patio in the back as well as a pup menu Food was a solid 3 stars, nothing too outstanding but it was satisfying. Portions were huge! I took home plenty of leftovers. Service is quick and very attentive! Recommend to those driving thru the area and in search of a quick seafood bite. read more

A hidden gem for Fresh Seafood lovers. Flying Fish Grill in Half Moon Bay has become my go-to spot whenever I'm craving truly fresh seafood. The salmon here is absolutely outstanding-you can taste the difference that fresh and notable Chef makes. It's cooked to perfection with a beautifully seared exterior and tender, flaky interior that practically melts in your mouth. The sizing portion is also large to make it worthy of your drive. What really sets this restaurant apart is the commitment to healthy, flavorful cuisine. Everything tastes clean and fresh, with ingredients that clearly haven't been sitting around. The menu offers plenty of options for health-conscious diners without sacrificing any of the delicious flavors you'd expect from a coastal seafood restaurant. A high thank you to Bobby who was our server and was able to orchestrate both the salmon and clam chowder with the Chef to perfection. The atmosphere is casual Hawaii-an-esque and welcoming, perfect for a relaxed dinner after exploring the coast. The staff, such as Bobby is knowledgeable and friendly, always happy to make recommendations or explain the daily catch. Even the chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream was super delicious. Please note all of the fish is caught nearby in the Ocean and not shipped frozen in a boat or plane. If you're in Half Moon Bay and looking for exceptional seafood that's both delicious and good for you, Flying Fish Grill is an absolute must-visit. The salmon alone is worth the trip, but you really can't go wrong with anything on their menu. read more

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My husband and I came in for dinner and tried a few different items. To start, we ordered the crab cakes, there was a decent amount of crab in them, and the flavor was okay, nothing too memorable. We also got the coconut fried shrimp, which were actually pretty good, but $15 for 5 shrimp felt a bit steep. For mains, I had the fish and chips. The fish wasn't as crispy as I would have liked and could've used more seasoning, just a bit bland overall. My husband had the fried calamari with fries, and the calamari actually had a better crisp than my fish did, so that was a plus. Service was fine. Overall, the food was okay, but for the price, we were hoping for a bit more flavor and consistency. read more

The fish and chips was really good! The batter is not overly heavy or greasy, so you get the flaky fish experience, along with a satisfying outer crispiness. I wish the portions were a little bit larger, but other than that, it's a very satisfying plate of food. I also tried the coleslaw, which was very good. Just the right amount of slaw crispness, and tang, without being too sweet. The jalapeño margarita was also very good. It had a little bit of a bite to it, but just enough to make it enjoyable and refreshing. Service was good. Seemed like the restaurant might be a little understaffed, but the servers are definitely working hard to make sure the experience is good for everyone. Atmosphere is cozy, and has a bit of a tiki bar feel to it. I will definitely be back, the next time I'm in HMB! read more

I tried to eat here a while ago. Ordered a burger and fries, thinking that was safe. The burger was obviously a frozen patty, still partly frozen, but brownish gray. The decor is awful, dated and dirty. The non-edible burger was $17.00. I left the waitress (who I know from around town) a $20 and left it all untouched - I spit out the burger. I am NOT a picky burger eater, so this was an epic, school lunch in the 80s worthy burger approximation that no one should attempt to eat. They have a new (old and local) bartender, so maybe try just drinks. read more

Use to like this restaurant today we had dinner there. The food got smaller and its tasteless. Fish and chips is just not worth it. It's so saggy and not crispy . Crabby cheesy garlic bread it's so small half the size then before. The pastas are small now no favor. It was the worst money mistake read more

Saw the amazing reviews and menu stated ranked #9 in USA for fish & chips... I had to verify this. The meals are very filling and shareable. The salmon blt is delicious if you are a fan of salmon as it is strong in taste. Chicken sandwich delicious we got the bbq on the side. Fish and chips were amazing , flakey and tasty. Dip the tartar sauce. Yummo read more

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The best coleslaw, it had cranberry sprinkled on top, crunchy cabbage, slivers of apple. Dressing was not overwhelming. I had fish and chips. I was given a choice to have both coleslaw and French fries. Woohoo. French fries were thick, crunchy outside and soft inside.Really good. Fish was meaty and coating batter was thin. I also had a choice of 2 pieces or 3. My stomach was on empty so 3 it was. Plus tip, total $29. 3% fee for using credit card. Had it to-go but stomach needed to be fed so I ate outside in the sun at the entrance, it's pretty dark inside with a full bar. It's a big place inside. Pretty extensive menu. read more

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The star is for the food. 2pm on a Sunday. Not busy. The host is literally running around. Trying to seat people, clean tables, serving waters, etc. I ordered a house white wine, cup of clam chowder, and the crab melt with fries (with a side of ranch). The wine was cold, but not worth $9. The cup of chowder was delivered by a kind gentleman that was also bussing tables. I noticed that he was the king of delivering all the chowders. A family of 8 sat down behind me. As I ate my chowder. The entire family ate and left before I got my meal. Got my crab melt, salad and a side of ranch. What? I ate a few bites of the melt. Waited to be checked on. I got up and got my own Togo boxes. The water glass sweat down the table into my lap. The machine to pay was placed in the water. The plastic bag I needed was also placed in the water. I came home and ate the salad. The salad had: arugula, bell peppers, tomatoes, pickled onions and some dried out cucumber. The vinaigrette made this salad amazing! Loved the variety of vegetables. The crab melt was great. The tomato was 100% fresh. No soggy bread. I have none eaten the rest today for lunch. The mix was a bit heavy on celery, but still enjoyed it. read more

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Awful. Do NOT EAT HERE. There were 2 customers at 7 pm on a Friday ....a big warning sign! nevertheless despite my extreme hesitation, my husband said we should try, based on reviews. But WHAT WERE YOU PEOPLE TALKING ABOUT? The place is dirty, stains everywhere, on the carpets, walls, dust on tables like they hadn't been wiped for days...(ALSO a big warning sign) We ordered because our waiter was being so gushingly "nice", (and now I know why). The food is HORRIBLE! I ordered a Caesar salad, as per waiters recommendation...but all it It was was a typical green salad with a disgusting load of cheap Parmesan on top, together with similar quality and quantity of croutons and cheap store brand vinaigrette dressing (on a Caesar salad??) which were obviously trying to hide the old brown leaves underneath. AND I'M JUST GETTING STARTED!....then comes the fish & chips, which, couldn't be much worse. Potatoes were probably sitting in the freezer for 9 months, and then maybe sitting out all day. They were hard and tasteless. The cod taco was just ok, but the salmon taco was as dry, dense and tasteless as the potatoes, with no-name brand cheddar cheese....yuck. If I could rank this a zero, I would. read more

Stopped in for lunch on my way out of town. - The cheesy garlic bread topped with crab meat was AWESOME. You must start with this. Winner for sure. - Clam chowder was thin and needed a lot of salt and pepper to taste. I had clam chowder at 3 different restaurants while in town for this visit and this one took last place. - My crab melt was ooey gooey delicious as were my fries. Great sandwich and crispy fries. During my lunch, the restaurant was short staffed so service was slow, although our server was super personable and friendly despite being the only server in the restaurant. We weren't in a hurry otherwise would have been read more

Efficient service, good food. We went on a weekday during lunch so it wasn't busy at all. Between 2 people, we shared the crabby cheesy garlic bread, the fish n chips, and the salmon BLT. Unpopular opinion since everyone raves about it, but I actually thought the crabby cheesy garlic bread was something I could've skipped. It wasn't bad--it was topped with a good portion of crab and tasted very fresh, but I guess I imagine buttery, cheesy decadence when I think of garlic bread and this was too light in flavor for me. I probably would've enjoyed the plain cheesy garlic bread more. The fish n chips were nicely battered and crispy, and the batter didn't come off the entire piece of fish with the first bite (a pet peeve with anything battered and fried). I also liked the thick-cut fries. The salmon BLT was my favorite item--the salmon and focaccia both tasted fresh, and the creaminess from the avocado and aioli tied everything together well. For my side, I got the house salad since we already had fries. It was nothing to write home about, but their selection of dressing options was more extensive than I expected (more than your usual ranch/Italian/thousand island). read more

Flying Fish & Grill - Crabby cheesy garlic bread - Seafood Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

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Came here with fam on Sat for dinner. We ordered one of our favorite Fish and Chips with tartar sauce and Coleslaw, Ceviche, and Clam Chowder. The Fish and Chips are so moist and crispy. It's the best! Loved it so much :) The rest of the dishes are decent too. Great customer service. read more

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3.5 stars. Solid food options, and they do have crab cheesy bread which is cool and different, but I wasn't necessarily blown away and feel like I have to come back. Swung by after a day on the coast for some warm food. It was Sunday around 1pm, not busy at all. We got seated once someone saw us in the doorway. Menu is your pretty standard fare and this place had some good options to warm us up. One person got the fish and chips, another got the fish sandwich, and then two of us got the clam chowder. We also split a crab cheesy bread which I hadn't seen before and I was very excited to try. It is very good and VERY rich. It's like eating the Alfredo sauce from Olive Garden on bread with lots of crab meat. Good! but I could only have two pieces before I felt the heartburn coming on.. The clam chowder was good. Not the best I've had, but it did the job to warm me up and I have no real complaints. You can get it in a bread bowl but I went with a normal bowl since we were already getting bread in a different form. The serving sizes felt very plentiful and big for the price paid. My friend with the fish sandwich couldn't finish it all. The chips part (thick cut fries like steak fries) of the fish and chips were shared among the group. Solid choice for the group and not a bad stop if you're driving by. read more

Flying Fish & Grill - Crab cheese bread. Super rich! - Seafood Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

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Service was great. Food was amazing. Prices average. Owner was on the floor checking on all her customers.

Today we were greeted warmly and enthusiastically by TUYA. Who also ended up being our server. She was very attentive, very friendly, therefore providing impeccable service. I had the mahi-mahi fish tacos that I've been having for 15 years. It seems like the sauce is a little different, which was fine with me. It was excellent. The rice was fluffy and tasty and the black beans were more abundantly portioned than I remember. My wife had the clam chowder bread in a bowl and loved it . Would still strongly recommend and return next time in the area . read more

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This used to be one of my favorite casual food stops when I lived in HMB 25 years ago. Stopped by again for old times' sake and was severely disappointed. No fresh fish tacos; all they had were greasy fried cod tacos with bland salsa. Could not even finish them. Service was terrible - place was empty and the server was just scrolling on her phone. And ridiculously overpriced - 2 appetizers and 2 orders of fish tacos came to over $100. Wish I had never gone back and just kept the fond memories. Will certainly never go back again. read more

Very dated and dark interior, felt kinda like eating in a liminal horror movie space with paid actors. I did like the happy hour calamari, we got two plates and they were pretty good, but nothing amazing. The clam chowder was decent. The linguini was also good but the noodles and sauce did not mesh well together. Fish and chips were tender and crispy. Salad was plated nicely but had weird cuts. read more

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Cozy restaurant on the way outta Half Moon Bay. The service is slow and the tables sticky. We enjoyed the food altho I wish the clam chowder had been served piping hot, not lukewarm. The clams were a treat and not overly salted. I appreciated that we could add in pasta. The bread & butter hit the spot especially as they came out warm and steaming. I am undecided if I would choose to come back again or not. The sticky tables and slow service were a turn off. read more

We visited Flying Fish during the Pumpkin Festival weekend. Even with the crowds and hectic parking situation, our party of 10 was seated right away. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful, which made the experience even better. We ordered a variety of dishes -- calamari, fish and chips, clam chowder (both in a bread bowl and in a regular bowl), and the seafood cioppino. Everything was delicious! My favorites were the fish and chips and the calamari. Portions were great, the food came out fresh, and the flavors were spot on. Overall, a fantastic spot for seafood in Half Moon Bay. We'll definitely be back! read more