A nice setting for a special occasion, with attentive service, relaxed atmosphere and pricey food (seafood, steak, etc), with a Hispanic twist. However, I'm not one for expensive places if the food isn't outstanding, and also just not the fancy schmancy kind of person. We've been wanting to try this place for awhile and finally got the chance on a Saturday evening. With a view of the Hudson and even the city in the distance, it is a picturesque spot to make memories. The space is well staffed, with many people milling around, and they make you feel well cared for. The menu is a mixture of seafood, steak, and tapas type things. Entrees are about $40-70, appetizers are around $20-30, and the tapas items are $5 but small. They had a few specials, one of which was a $68 steak social with bone marrow filled with cheese and corn, as well as guacamole and aioli sauce; with the caveat that I'm not a big fan of meat, I didn't think this was a special dish but i liked the concept. The flounder was breaded with a well-dressed salad; typically I don't like fried fish and now I remember why and for $46 and a pretty common fish, i want to be wow'ed. The calamari and croquette were fine too. I did enjoy the tiramisu ($15) but it didn't feel like the best ever per se. Yes they had a couple lobster dishes and other seafood like mussels and oysters. The space has a lot of windows, which makes sense given its proximity to the city. Parking was easy. Overall we had a nice time, but don't "need" to return for awhile. read more

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I love the atmosphere here. It was my first time here and definitely not my last. The food was to die for. The oysters were very fresh, and the chicharrón was the best I ever had. And the beef short ribs were amazing. The service was on point. ITS A MUST TRY !!! YOUR MISSING OUT!! read more

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Not sure why this place shows as a 3.3 star Was delicious, fast service. Cool Atmosphere, surroundings and setting etc. read more

Half Moon - Calamari - New American Near Me - Dobbs Ferry, New York

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A hundred of us met for dinner at Half Moon along the Hudson. The seafood focused menu is always delicious, service impeccable, and the atmosphere spectacular. Coming from Florida I was looking forward to seeing the change of season reflected in the foliage. It was beautiful outside, and I enjoyed sitting along the Hudson at the fire pits. Trays of Wines & appetizers were served & delicious, the brie & jam, grilled mushrooms & shrimp were tasty. The tables were filled with family style platters of salads, pitas, dips & olives. I chose branzino with olive tapenade, roasted potatoes and arugula as my main course. The tiramisu with mascarpone did not disappoint for dessert. read more

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Happy Hour Oysters! The BEST deal in town! Discounted drinks and appetizers - superb opportunity to enjoy the ambiance of the Restaurant. The views are great. The service is excellent and the offerings are OUTSTANDING! We'll definitely be back! read more

Half Moon - The bar - New American Near Me - Dobbs Ferry, New York

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Quality place! I came here for my anniversary with my boyfriend and he surprised me with this pic of a restaurant. He said it was different back in the day when he went because it was primarily Italian food, but now it's changed and it's more Spanish food. Admittedly, I forgot to take a picture of our appetizer, but we had gotten a hummus platter and that was quite good. It came with hummus, tzatziki, and one other sauce I can't remember the name of it, but it was reddish (it was good). I then got the steak medium well , and it was honestly Bussin gurl. Even the side salad was fuegooo. And the fries were crispy goodness. For dessert, we got the moose cake to share because I was way too full at that point, and we ended up taking it home because we couldn't finish it, but it was so good too. For drinks, we ordered a white sangria and I'm absolutely getting that shit again because I was downing that sucker cause it was (dangerously) good. Don't worry, though, I wasn't driving and I only ended up having two lol but if there were more of us, I definitely would've gotten a pitcher. 5 stars, ya gurl will be back. Also, it's off the water! So pretty outside! read more

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Went for lunch this week with a friend and was so pleasantly surprised to have a wonderful experience. I have been here before and this time was exceptional. I had a shrimp entree special with asparagus and my friend has a scrimp entree with spinach. Both were delicious. I had the baked clams which were so good and friend had the fried calamari. Dessert was ice cream and expresso and cappuccino. 3 cocktails finished off the meal. View was beautiful. Service was good. Would recommend. read more

The ambiance is good but the food is mediocre. The filet didn't have the same consistency you would normally see with better cuts and it was a bit suspect. The fries were very good but everything else was average. One of the busboys that refilled the drinks was also a bit pushy at times and got annoyed if he didn't have a clear path to the tables at all times. The other waiters and waitresses were quite friendly and attentive. read more

This place has stepped up their game! Food is much improved. Big space with beautiful Hudson views- great for a special occasion.

It was so nice sitting outside on the water for lunch, although I wish they allowed us to put the umbrellas up. The oysters that we got were really good and so was the steak and eggs brunch. We also got the chefs selection of apps, which we didn't really enjoy so I wouldn't get this again/recommend. Overall, it was a good brunch and the view made up for a portion of the food we didn't enjoy. read more

Half Moon - Chefs choice of apps - not very good - New American Near Me - Dobbs Ferry, New York

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Came with a group after a Funeral. The waitstaff was organized and friendly and handled the large group without a hitch. The salmon was moist, generous portion. The bread was fresh. The view is fantastic. Plenty of parking. read more

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There's a promise: a sunset on the waterfront horizon, a fire roaring in the bar, boats parading around the river, and the grandeur of high ceilings. It's a beautiful spectacle, and you can wax romantic about the sunset views. But ultimately, the food is below-average and expensive. The fried fish was dredged in so much batter, there was uncooked raw flour surrounding a thin filet of fish. Powdery, pasty, raw batter. And then equally shocking, the exterior was overcooked and bitter from the deep fry. Mysteriously and unfortunately both overcooked and undercooked at the same time. read more

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Stopped in after work I sat at bar service was slow not good and food for the price not happy with it small portions.

Went here with my Girl and another couple. The ambiance of this place is very warm, comfortable and welcoming. They have a large fire pit in the center of the restaurant...with couches all around it, not too far from the bar. Very comfortable environment. The service was very kind, respectful and prompt. For dinner I had ordered Grilled Chicken Paillard which was excellent! My Girl got Seared Rare Tuna which was prepared perfectly! Our friends ordered Roasted Cauliflower Steak and Prime New York Strip Steak Frites. All were fantastic! We also ordered a few appetizers like a Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail and a couple Chicory & Apple Salads. Anyway...very good food, very fine service and very comfortable setting. We will be going back! Great place to check out..... By the way...they're situated by the Hudson and they've got plenty of parking. read more

The Great service matches the Great location. Beauty view and a must place to visit when summer weather permits. The calamari was excellent. The Mediterranean salad was supposed to be with romaine lettuce but it was served with iceberg lettuce. The cauliflower steak was tasty. All appetizers in general were satisfying. Cocktails are good. Recommended and probably will be back to try the brunch service. Plus: It offers a wonderful sunset. read more

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Food was amazing! They have a new chef who is very innovative. Everything we ate was delicious. The calamari was tender, not chewy. The salmon had an amazing sauce. The chicken sandwich was crispy and huge! Delicious drinks and the FPBC ice cream sandwich was out of this world (need at least 4 people to eat it). More importantly, every server we encountered was over the top nice! We sat outside and a sudden rain storm rolled in. People ran inside and the staff was extremely accommodating during the chaos. They were chill while figuring out which table was where. All in all, since I last visited in 2023, this restaurant has reached a whole new level. Go asap b/c once people realize that the standards have risen, you won't get a seat. read more

Half Moon - Cool as a cucumber cocktail. - New American Near Me - Dobbs Ferry, New York

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When we walked in, we were not greeted as we should have been. The girls at the desk were busy talking to each other. I had asked for a waterfront table, but those , one of them , said haughtily, are never reserved. They walked us over to a table overlooking their patio, closed for the winter, and which seemed as if we were sitting by a parking lot, albeit within view of the water if we turned our heads a certain way. We had two servers, which was strange, and they were as disinterested in us as the reception desk girls were. It was restaurant week. The dishes we ordered were just okay... my flounder Milanese was similar to a breaded piece out of a freezer... not great! The ice cream on the dessert was extra for a scoop of icy chocolate ice cream... the flan was too too eggy, and the top wasn't crisp at all. The experience was not what we had expected, and we will not return. read more

Made a reservation on Saturday night and came here for brunch on Sunday morning when it first opened. There is a big parking lot and the restaurant has amazing views. The window/outdoor seats are first come first serve so making the first reservation of the day at 11a was a good choice. It was raining so the outdoor seating was closed but sitting by the window you are super close to the water, which was very nice. The tapas were very good, portions are extremely small, so keep in mind to order a bunch if you are interested in tapas. The flavors were great, pleasantly surprised by the mix of flavors. Our main courses were chicken and waffle and french toast. We loved the french toast, it was close to one of the best ones we've had. The chicken and waffle had lots of breading on the chicken and I wish there was more meat than breading but overall flavor and presentation was good. This is super close to our apartment and a wonderful place for brunch, would definitely be visiting again! read more

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View & Atmosphere: 10 The sunset and waterfront view is gorgeous. Food: 7.5 the buns on my Lobster Roll came burnt, but they were quick to give me a new one. Service: 10 The staff were very courteous and almost apologetic & subservient. Decor: 10 both indoor & outdoor have wonderful atmosphere. Outdoor tables have flame in the middle to keep you warm. Overall: This is a perfect place for date night. They also have a waterfront park for a romatic walk. One of the best waterfront restaurants I have seen in NY, NJ area. I'd definitely go back. read more

A favorite spot of ours forever. We are never disappointed with the ambiance, service, or food. And the view ain't bad either!!! read more

Half Moon - New American Near Me - Dobbs Ferry, New York

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Beautiful views, gorgeous sunsets great food cocktails. Staff was super accommodating specially since we were celebrating a birthday. We had a great corner table, the food was great something for everyone special those with dietary restrictions. Can't wait to come back. There is also outside seats another great feature of the restaurant with fire pits if you just want to grab a drink and enjoy the weather. read more

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I had the chicken sandwich, which was good, but I wanted more flavor out of it. Some of the appetizers were very small (steak tar tar and chorizo croquette) and should have been two pieces for the money. The beer I had was awesome, it was a wit or Weiss beer I believe, and the service was great. The views of the water and the city in the background are worth the visit and there were a lot of couples and families eating. read more

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I actually was fortunate to come to half Moon soft opening about 16 years ago and was blown away with the views the staff and everything about it quite honestly the service was impeccable. The food was a delight because I kept coming back. now I find myself in a peculiar situation because I can't say this tonight the staff almost ignored us. I ordered drinks twice same drink both times same waitress forgot it and the secondary waitress had to bring it to me. Food came out lukewarm and we left between horses. I want to say there was a wedding going on and maybe most of the staff was occupied with them so I'm hoping that was the case because it be ashamed such a beautiful place to go downhill like this because of service. I can't say I won't be back but I can say I won't be eager to recommend or return soon. read more

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Came for a a quiet celebration dinner. Nice surprise with a great entrance with nice bar with a fire roaring. Great ambiance. We were seated at a window with a view of the river and the Tappanzee bridge lit st night. Service was understated and unobtrusive We ordered the seafood tower to start. Great shrimp. Nicely plump with all the accompaniments. Little neck clams were lovely and smacked of the sea. The oysters were juicy and a couple were very briny but nice. The half lobster was good but a little watery - not sure why but it tasted good. The accompaniments were also well matched. Rigatoni with mushroom bolognese was the special. We had that. Nice Al dente pasta and a nice ragout with a trio of mushrooms. Taste was good but could have developed more. Felt like it was 3 parts and not one cohesive dish. Very tasty. Entree was the shrimp escarole with white wine sauce and bacon with navy bean. It was delicious. Tart taste. Nice combo. Dish came together beautifully. Shrimp were good. I would have liked more char on them but delicious I recommend this place. read more

Half Moon - New American Near Me - Dobbs Ferry, New York

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Was excited to come here for my birthday for brunch with my family after really enjoying it 5ish years ago. It's gone massively down hill in terms of service The aesthetic and vibe is great if you don't mind mediocre food with poor service. No one is mean, but they just get a lot wrong. Wrong sides, missing items, and wrong entrees all happened at this brunch. All in all, this won't be a spot I return to read more

A Very nice restaurant, especially in the summer. Food and service were very good. Overall a very nice experience. read more

I am calling out getting ripped off. We've had it with Half Moon. My wife and I went here for a cocktail and "pintxos". Pintxos are like Spanish tapas but generally small and for one person. You order a bunch. We love pintxos and were excited to try them. Wow - what a rip off and disappointment. I order two "pan con tomate", which is supposed to be bread with a lightly salted fresh tomato puree, olive oil and garlic spread. What I got was a tiny piece of bread with crushed tomatoes STRAIGHT OUT OF A CAN plotted on top. It was disgusting! I had also order Iberico ham with melon. Iberico ham is the best of the best, and very distinct. I call total BS! What I got was tasteless under ripe melon (hard and crunchy), with a TINY shrivel of cheap fatty prosciutto (at best). The cocktail? We ordered a "cool" cucumber gin and tonic which looked like it had food die it was so green, and it tasted like a kale and lemon energy shot (that's not a compliment). All this for a mere $60. Never again. read more

The setting was incredible - We could see the NYC skyline from our outdoor table. The cocktails were delicious. My mom and I both got the mediterranean salad with salmon. Highly recommend! We had a few people serving us throughout the night - All were friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. One even offered to take our photo. Highly recommend if you're looking for a nice night out. read more

TLDR: If you get any thing other than a drink here, you'll be disappointed. Even then... Latest experience: Showed up for our 5:30 reservation at the same time as about 6 or 7 other families after a graduation. Had a large party, so we put in our orders for drinks and everyone's entree within 20 minutes of sitting down. Had some little kids in our party so we were hoping to get the food out early. We did have some members of our family running late, but we said we can put everything in. Actually recieved our entrees about 2 hours later (~7:30). In the meantime, it took about 30-45 minutes to get drinks, since of course they were spilled on our graduate's white dress. And there were very few check ins and waters refilled. Maybe about once an hour. The place was about 3/4 full. Not slammed. Not packed. There were empty tables. A manager did come by to make light of the spill by saying there was no broken glass. But she didn't seem to notice that we were sitting there without food for 2 hours. After about 90 minutes of waiting, we tracked down our waiter to see where our food was and he said there was a "miscommunication with the kitchen" and our food would be out soon. I've been a waiter at a few restaurants, so that's code for "oh sh*t, I didn't submit the order". This happens. A lot. It definitely happened to me. But it usually doesn't take 90 minutes to realize. The waiter was happy to leave it at that - like it was totally fine that every other table around us in his area was already done and leaving - and we were just sitting there. So we tracked him down again and asked for a manager. A different manager acknowledged the really bad experience (spilled drinks, no food, zero service) and ended up taking off a kids entree, a side and our drinks. And he removed the mandatory gratuity because we had a large party (though we ended up giving the waiter something so we saved 2%). We didn't expect much, and we didn't get much so once again we were reminded why we don't come here. Look, it's a beautiful view, but if it didn't have the view there's no way this place would survive. The food is not good. I've never had anything here that wasn't a let down. And it's not cheap. So get a drink, look out at the river, and go literally anywhere else to eat. Previous review: Fantastic location! Everything else is mediocre at best. We've been here more than a dozen times for birthdays, brunch, dinners, etc. Have had some really poor food experiences (sandy po boy sandwich). We used to come more often thinking we were making the wrong food choices, but it turns out we weren't the problem. read more

Please, I beg you...never order Mac and cheese (cheese and noodles) ever again! You only come here for the views !!!! And Jen...

I went to this restaurant with my ex-wife and adult daughter on Thanksgiving in 2023. I'm a whole-foods vegan who's intolerant of gluten, and there was hardly anything I could eat. Service was alright, but after a mundane salad and a mediocre squash soup, the only entree they could provide was white rice pasta that tasted like masking tape, with some tomatoes and vegetables. It was absolutely awful. And all the desserts have unhealthful sugar, which I don't eat. I had to make my own dinner when I got home! My ex and I split the bill. I wound up paying $200 for the worst meal I'd ever bought in all my 74 years! If you're a vegan into health, avoid this awful , overpriced restaurant at all costs! read more

Half Moon is a bit of a drive from where I am located, but it was absolutely worth the drive. This restaurant is located on the Hudson River waterfront, which makes for such a scenic dinner. We had a large party, but we made a reservation ahead of time. We ordered Crispy Calamari, West Coast Oysters, and East Coast Oysters to start. The appetizers also included bread. For dinner, I ordered the Pan Roasted Scallops. The dish came with honey nut squash purée, sprouting cauliflower, grapes, brown butter. The flavors blended beautifully and I already know I'll be ordering this again when I return. This restaurant is pricy, so that would be the only setback. I would come back to celebrate a special event. read more

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I used to love Half Moon. Living in the city, it is hard to get out there all the time, but I would try to go at least 3-4 times a month. My partner would come even more frequently than me, and all because their happy hour was so good! Changing their happy hour time is very disappointing. I went all the way to Half Moon recently, and I left without eating when I found out there was no longer a Happy Hour any time on the weekends. Their oyster bar used to be a delightful experience, and now I wont be able to go anymore. read more

Fancy brunch you say? Then you come to the right place. Gorgeous setting on the water with indoor and outdoor seating. A warm fire place alongside the bar with plenty of seating and views. Great for parties, brunches, date night, you name it. Bloody Mary was delicious as well as most drinks. Service is always professional, friendly and fast. Today we had the pleasure of having a selection of oysters which were fresh and delicious. The shrimp cocktail was a bit tough was still very good. The shrimp tacos were really good with a side of pickled jalapeños. The lobster Mac and Cheese was creamy and seasoned perfectly. Highly recommend for a special night or just a fancy meal. Service is great. Setting is spectacular. Food and drink are worth it. read more

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Great location with good food and service. Handled our group of 7 with no problems. Easily accessible from anywhere. read more

Half Moon - Half Moon from the water. - New American Near Me - Dobbs Ferry, New York

I recently visited Half Moon during Hudson Valley Restaurant Week with my husband. It was a quiet Thursday night dinner which we enjoyed. It provided us a with an intimate atmosphere, that allowed our conversations to carry on easily. I had the calamari for an appetizer and panche seared salmon for an entree. Something was a bit off about the texture of the calamari, but I could quite pinpoint it, although the flavor was very nice. I enjoyed the Salmon very much. My husband had the wings for an appetizer, which he raved about. And the Chicken Milanese for an entrée. This is where Half Moon's service really excelled. My husband didn't read that it came worth olives, which he hates. When he reported this to our server, they immediately remade the arugula salad portion of the dish without the olives. It was greatly appreciated. We were willing to pay for another entree altogether, but our server came in and solved the issue quickly and effectively. All in all, the food was slightly above standard in my opinion, but the service was exceptional. We will definitely return when it's not restaurant week and try some other food options on the menu. read more

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If you want to come and take some awesome pics, come here. If you want good food, do not come here. On a scale of 1 to 10 the food was a 5. My drinks were ok. But sorry I can't return. read more

Half Moon - Sea bass - New American Near Me - Dobbs Ferry, New York

Great setting on the river. Mediterranean salad was fantastic and the plancha seared salmon was delicious. 1 star deducted due to service. We gave part drink order to one server then another took food order, the 1st server then appeared again to refill water, the 2nd server brought to go container, the 1st brought the bill, the 2nd cashed out the bill. There was only 3 in our party so not sure why we needed 2 servers. Made tipping confusing. Still overall recommended and would return read more

Half Moon - Plancha seared salmon - A restaurant table features a plate with a seared salmon fillet on a bed of chopped vegetables, including cucumbers and tomatoes. The table also has a glass of iced tea, a glass of water, and a basket of fries. The setting includes a wooden table with placemats, and a window in the background shows outdoor scenery. - New American Near Me - Dobbs Ferry, New York

Well seasoned food, even though the portions were small. Good customer service and beautiful views of New Jersey and Manhattan. read more

Lousy service. First waiter forgot to take my order, then did not get it right. Asked fur a Diet Coke without ice and got a regular Coke with ice. When they cleared the table, they spilled a drink in one of my guests. read more