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    4.0 (313 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Touristy
    Happy hour specials

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    Andrew K.

    Ketch Harbor Pub has become one of my go-to spots in Half Moon Bay. I usually order the fish and chips or the deep-fried seafood platter, and they're always solid choices -- crispy, flavorful, and reliably good every time. I've been here for just about every kind of occasion: date nights, catching up with friends, even business meals. No matter the reason, the vibe is always welcoming and relaxed, which is why I keep coming back. If you're looking for a place with good food, good energy, and that classic coastal feel, this is it.

    Tequila flight
    Katyayini K.

    The tacos were pretty good. I did wish they battered smaller pieces of fish - to get more of a crispy texture in the dish. They fried one piece and split it between the two tacos. The salsa would be better with slightly riper mangos. The salmon was excellent! The flight of drinks were great!

    Harbor view
    Karen A.

    We had lunch at Ketch harbor pub on a Wednesday afternoon. It was an incredibly beautiful day in half Moon Bay and the restaurant was very busy. We were seated outside and got service very quickly. We ordered drinks and they were delivered promptly. We ordered food and needed some customizations on each menu item The server took our order accurately. We know this because she read it back to us. Our food was delivered and each of our items was misprepared. According to the directions our server provided to the kitchen. Only one of us has severe allergies so hers had to go back to the kitchen. The other items were eaten even though they had been prepared incorrectly. I felt a little bad for our server, who had done a good job. It seems like the kitchen staff was inexperienced or not careful with preparing orders. In general, I thought the restaurant was in a great location, had a great vibe, and a good menu selection. I would return to Ketch harbor restaurant, but I would be careful if ordering anything other than what is exactly on the menu.

    Jade C.

    Pretty good after a long day at the beach! The fire is nice and toasty and can help you dry off. The food is 3/5. We tried the fish tacos, cioppino and clam chowder! The clam chowder was the best part. If you're looking for more of a view, I'd rrecommend Sam's Chowder House.

    Fish and chips
    Bob K.

    Pretty awesome and available spot later at night in Half Moon Bay. Had the fish and chips which were super crispy and delicious. Also, fried artichokes and oysters were excellent. Great service. Love these guys.

    Crab sandwich
    Andreas G.

    Went here for a late lunch on a sunny Saturday afternoon. After a 15-20 minutes wait we were seated inside. We were pretty hungry and after some soft drinks we ordered the calamari, the crab sandwich and the garlic shrimp. We really enjoyed the calamari, good portion size, nice Tatar sauce, crispy and not too heavy on the breading. The crab sandwich was a bit disappointing. Could have used more crab meat and the bread was a bit bland. I also don't get why they put cheese on it. It doesn't compliment the crab meat at all. Fries weren't good either unfortunately. The garlic shrimp dish was ok, but we didn't like the consistency of the shrimp. It tasted a bit rubbery. The servers were friendly and attentive and the inside feels comfortable, we just felt that the quality of the food did not match the price.

    Menu 1/24/26
    Renée M.

    Finished fresh Dungeness crab and Salmon shopping so we decided to get a bite to eat. I knew we were going to indulge in crabs for dinner so I decided to order just New England Clam Chowder in a Sourdough Bread Bowl. I mean...it's a MUST to have as much Sourdough Bread when you're in the Bay Area!! San Francisco is THE OG Sourdough capital!! There was a slight wait so we were able to put our names down and even though the estimated wait time was 30-40 minutes on the Yelp Waitlist, we actually only had to wait 12 minutes! We waited at the bar and got a Mocktail and a couple of strong Bloody Marys that were perfectly topped with a Celery Stick and Green Olives. The Seasoned Salt Rim added a salty punch which was great! We ordered a couple of fish tacos with a salad and a fish and chip entree. Someone commented that the chips were salty. Everything else was flavorful and cooked perfectly. I finished off my Clam Chowder, savored the bread inside and bottom. I requested the rest of the bread bowl to be taken home. When we got to the car, I looked around and I don't know where the package went? I don't know if I left it behind or thought I'd taken it? Anyway, I went back to the restaurant but the hostess asked our waiter Jose if he'd seen it but he hadn't. I assumed it was probably already cleared off. Such a bummer. When I got home, I messaged the restaurant asking where they get the bread & they said in Half Moon Bay Bakery. Perfectly dense and sour! There are ample amount of seats inside and out but expect a wait as the place is in a popular location. Bathrooms had that sanitized smell with the strong soap that can clean off any seafood smells off of your hands.

    Yummy calamari
    Skip M.

    We had a wonderful experience with a great location... Kind of beachy... And super chill with great food great service highly recommend!

    Crab shrimp Louie salad
    DANIEL W.

    Old Joann's not as good the place is spot less outside seating the servers are very nice Brenda was very good we splint a crab Louie salad 27 dollars it was average but had to try it

    Joyce L.

    I walked away being disappointed with this dining experience. I was here for a celebration, but instead it ruined the rest of my day. First, I waited over 30 min in the cold (even at 1:30 pm). I was later told that they texted me earlier (ofc I didn't receive any) and the worst part was that they were going to make me wait even longer by placing me at the bottom of list. SERIOUSLY!! Luckily, one of the staff saw my reaction and placed me in one the tables outside. When I asked for a table with the fire place, they said they were reserved for larger parties. However, I witnessed multiple times that they placed a party of 3 (same as my party size) in those tables, so what gives??? Food service was super slow, even when it was probably closer to 2pm. They were definitely short staffed. In terms of food, nothing special. In fact, I wondered if they used real scallops vs imitation. It tasted different compared to many that I've had before. The cole slaw was served in a condiment size container. For a $30 entree, I thought they could do better.

    David U.

    We have not been to Half Moon Bay since we brought the kids to Pastorino's Pumpkin Farm & Festival in 1985. So we stayed at a comfy Boutique Hotel in El Granada had breakfast at Ketch Harbor Pub that was an easy walk across the Cabrillo Hwy. Anyway on with the review. AMBIANCE: It was an unusually clear sunny and calm day and arrived at 9am when they opened. There was an outside seating area with a fire pit but we opted to eat inside. It's a bar like setting on one side and tables on the other side. FOOD& SERVICE: We ordered the Crab Omelette(5/5) and the food was served in 15 minutes. Every bite had a chunk of crab leg, OOOhhh so good. I opted for the home made potatoes and my wife had the shredded but the home made were much tastier. The restaurant is located where you see a large signage Oceano Hotel & Spa at Pillar Point Harbor Blvd & Johnson Pier. I knew I had been hear before when I noticed a wooden sign inside "Ketch Joanne". It was for a memorial lunch after a lovely Sea Ash Scattering.

    Fried calamari
    Michelle M.

    Spontaneous visit to Half Moon Bay on a Saturday morning during Thanksgiving weekend, and I'm so glad we found this place! The hostess was kind enough to ask if we preferred indoor or outdoor seating, and when choosing outdoor she adjusted to shade to our request. Our server was also quite attentive and friendly. The kids were kept busy coloring the kids menu too. We ordered the steamed clams appetizer and fried calamari to start. I ordered their crab sandwich and my husband got their fried cod sandwich. Crab sandwich is good, but they cut the crab meat with a lot of mayonnaise. It tastes great but it's a little runny. My husband's fried cod sandwich was a hit! I really liked the contrast of the battered fish filet and slaw. Their kids menu is also quite extensive. My little one loved their marinara pasta dish. Their kids grilled cheese was also decent and nicely portioned. There's plenty of parking as it's located at Johnson pier which is a popular area with lots of trails to walk around and explore. We would definitely come back next time we are in the area!

    Shrimp Fettucine
    Janell O.

    We ate here on Halloween and were pleased. We ate outside which was tempered by the heaters. The inside looked very nice too but how can you pass up the views and the sunset if the opportunity is there. The hubs had the Ketch Cioppino and I had the Shrimp Fettucine. Both were very good, and you really won't go wrong here.

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    Hi! Happy Hour is in the Bar, Dining Room and Patio.

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