Great Views! Food was amazing & loved the complementary birthday dessert we received. Aurelio was a great waiter. read more

Moonraker Restaurant - Rockaway Ruby Drink & Siren Song Cocktail - New American Near Me - Pacifica, California

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Went here for my birthday dinner back in November and had such a great experience. I'd always wanted to try Moonraker since I visit Rockaway Beach in Pacifica pretty often, and with its location right in the center of everything and those amazing ocean views, it always stood out. One thing I really loved was how easy it was to make a reservation online. Being able to choose your exact table and preview the view ahead of time was such a cool feature and made it easy to pick the perfect spot for a special dinner. The service was amazing from start to finish. We started with the smoked salmon appetizer with grilled baguette, mascarpone, onion, and capers, which was delicious. For my entrée, I had the Dungeness crab cakes with fall vegetables, mashed potatoes, marinated fennel, petite frisée, and caper aioli, and it was incredible. My partner got the lobster mac & cheese, which was rich, flavorful, and definitely did not disappoint. Between the great food, drinks, attentive service, and unbeatable view, it made for such a memorable birthday dinner. I'll definitely be coming back. read more

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I visited this restaurant with a friend, and overall we had a wonderful experience. We ordered a white wine, a red wine, beef carpaccio as an appetizer, and tiramisu for dessert. Everything was beautifully presented, and the view was absolutely stunning. The wines were exceptional. Honestly, some of the best I've had. It was also my first time trying beef carpaccio, and I loved it. It was a little salty for my taste, but I'm not sure if that's simply how the dish is traditionally prepared. The tiramisu was hands down the best I've ever had. The only downside happened when our food was being served. One of the dishes accidentally hit the wine glass, causing it to break on the table. We completely understood that accidents happen, and the staff quickly replaced everything. However, they didn't wipe up the table, and there were still small pieces of glass left. We could have asked, of course, but it was disappointing that it wasn't taken care of automatically. Another confusing moment was that it seemed like the manager intended to remove the wine from our bill because of the accident, but in the end we were still charged for it. Again, we weren't upset about the mistake itself. I've worked in hospitality and know that accidents happen, but the communication around it felt a little unclear. One other drawback is the restrooms, which weren't clean and it felt surprising for a restaurant of this caliber. That said, the incredible view, outstanding food, and excellent wine easily outweighed these issues. I would definitely come back and would still recommend this place to others. Perhaps, just with a little warning about restrooms read more

Moonraker Restaurant - New American Near Me - Pacifica, California

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AMBIANCE: Truly one of the most romantic spots on the Pacific Coast to have a sunset dinner if the presence of 'Karl the Fog' doesn't ruin it, but it did. Typical June- August. The seating arrangements are spectacular with booths facing the ocean as well as the upper level tables and bar area. They had a wonderful solo jazz pianist, Lee Allen, who set the background mood with romantic jazz classics. Our first impression of the entrance of the restaurant was that they could use an upgrade on the old carpet, however, the inside is very impressive and one of the most comfortable settings to view the beautiful ocean. I enjoyed watching the visitors getting splashed by the unexpecting high waves at the seawall. FOOD: CLAM CHOWDER CUP $9.95 = 5/5 FILET OF PETRALE SOLE $35.95 = 5/5 SALMON PINWHEEL $38.95 = 5/5 CHILLED CRAB LEGS $29.95 =4/5 COCONUT PRAWN APPETIZER $18.95 = 5/5 BRAISED POT ROAST $32.09 =5/5 MOLTEN CHOCOLATE BIRTHDAY CAKE $0.00 5/5 SERVICE: Accommodating but not friendly, could use a little personality. Had to ask for water refills and never asked how the meals were. read more

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Come here for the beautiful ocean views! Giant windows overlooking the Pacifica coast will make you feel like you're right there in the crashing surf. The food here is pretty good too. The ahi tuna poke was solid as was the sole entree. The steak fillet was unfortunately a bit disappointing. The meat was a bit stringy and not a great cut. However, the accompanying duck fat fries were delicious. Service was polite and courteous. read more

Moonraker Restaurant - New American Near Me - Pacifica, California

Relative 4 stars. Better value and view than Nick's. You're coming for the view, which is 5 stars. You can have the same view outside but it's not the same as chilling over lunch and waves from the comfort of being indoors. The food is 3.5 stars relative to other seaside tourist traps, for decent value. The service is 3 stars, good luck hunting down your server. The clam chowder was pretty loaded with seafood and not too viscous (I.e. not too thick with cream). The crab cakes weren't too thick or too floury. Pleasantly surprised on the depth of flavor on seafood pasta too. Would skip prawn cocktail and raw oysters. Oysters oddly had no flavor. Not sweet not briney etc. read more

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We have never been disappointed with the service, the food, and - of course - ambiance! We actually drive 46 miles to dine at Moonraker because it's worth the trip. Highly recommend! read more

I have been told that they now charge $$$ for a reservation, depending on the day/hour and table location. This will limit my possible return. The food is still good, and the prices have increased (like many other restaurants). read more

Moonraker Restaurant - View from our table - New American Near Me - Pacifica, California

The view is great, and the food is ok. The live music is a major plus and really adds to the overall atmosphere. I would definitely recommend reserving an ocean-view table in advance. The service was unaccommodating at first, but the experience improved as the visit went on. My constructive feedback is that the decor could significantly use refreshing. For a place with such a beautiful view and strong overall theme, the interior feels outdated and does not fully match the potential of the setting. read more

Moonraker Restaurant - New American Near Me - Pacifica, California

David was our server. He was attentive at the very beginning--took our order and then disappeared. Samuel, however, completely turned our experience around. He offered to take our photo, chatted with us, made us laugh, and genuinely made us feel welcome. Because of him, we truly enjoyed our beautiful ocean view. What was uncomfortable, though, was noticing that a white couple seated next to us received significantly more attention from multiple staff members throughout the meal. It honestly felt discriminatory, and that really impacted the overall experience. As for the food, it was unfortunately very salty. We ordered the crab cakes, calamari, clam chowder, steak and lobster tail, and the steak and lobster mac and cheese. The clam chowder was hands down the best dish--comforting and well done. It was my birthday, and while the dinner itself was underwhelming, I truly appreciated the little cake they brought out for me. But the real standout? The mango crème brûlée. OH. MY. GOSH. Absolute heaven. I could easily eat five of those. Overall, this was a disappointing experience, especially given the expectations. I'm giving three stars solely because Samuel made it special. Thank you, Sam--you were amazing and the bright spot of our night. read more

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Been meaning to come home for the longest time. Came for the view, stayed for the must get smores Food: I got the lobster that came with butter and it was chewy and tasty and cooked just right. My favorite highlight of the night was the smores and it came with a little grill where u can roast your marshmallows at the table. Ambience: we got a table facing the ocean and it was a beautiful view. We also got to people watch the people by the pier haha Service: nice workers, only notable thing was my friend asked for ice tea and the server confidently gave him Coca Cola but fixed it the next time haha read more

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I think ambiance is top notch here, the sunset and also the piano = perfect. Food was fantastic too, my steak was just right! The appetizer, crab cakes is a must!! The burrata was just right. They are very attentive, we were there for an anniversary and they gave us a plate of dessert. Will come again to celebrate other occasions. read more

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Came to celebrate my wife's Birthday! Breathtaking view outside and inside as well. Service was excellent, and the food was phenomenal! Shared a few things and all of it was delicious, ended with dessert ! Beautiful spot for a special occasion or just a date night out! read more

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Celebrated Mother's Day at Moonraker and the highlight of the experience was definitely the ambiance and breathtaking ocean view. The scenery alone makes the wait for the food enjoyable and relaxing. We started with the clam chowder and calamari for appetizers. The calamari was a bit small for the price, but the chowder was enjoyable. For our entrees, we ordered the Pappardelle Bolognese, Grilled Salmon Pinwheel, Dungeness Crab Cioppino, and Mussels-Frites. The dishes were decent overall, though nothing particularly stood out for us. Unfortunately, the Mussels-Frites, listed as one of the Chef's Specialties was overly salty, which was a bit disappointing since we had high expectations for it. Overall, it seems like many people come here mainly for the beautiful coastal view and relaxing atmosphere rather than the food itself. As for us, it was nice to experience once, but probably not a spot we'd return to. read more

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Delicious and breathtaking view. Gluten free options for my girl. Mocktails that were made like cocktails. Excellent service from the moment we walked in the door. Def a date night vibe. read more

Moonraker Restaurant - Views and sunset. - New American Near Me - Pacifica, California

MOONRAKER , wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style some day Oh, dream maker, you heart breaker Wherever you're going, I'm going your way.. OH WAIT A MINUTE..THAT IS MOONRIVER THAT 60's SONG... LOL Well now that I have your attention. So my friend, located in the heart of beautiful PACIFICA IS THIS GEM OF A RESTAURANT. I have been here numerous times with friends for dinner and for drinks, this is the place with a view. MY FAVORITES ARE THE FOLLOWING, in no certain order Crabcakes...awesome Calamari..very very good Vege Tagine- nice Moroccan flair like the chicken without the chicken, very nice presentation I have shared the Lobster Mac n Cheese- nice and rich tah dah..the Molten Chocolate for dessert was great, but I like chocolate. SO THERE YOU HAVE IT. Do not think too much on this, don't raker your brain over this! HA HA! get it ? Just make it over there, it really has been a winner every time I have been there. I hope it will be for you ...or you two or three or whatever! read more

You absolutely must stop at this gorgeous spot. Delicious food, great views, WARMTH, the best waitress I have come across in long time & relaxation. We got the calamari. I got the burger special with bacon cheese & crispy onions added. My boyfriend got like a jambalaya or something like it. My burger was phenomenal. The absolute best views in the place make you feel like you are at the beach, only warm. I craved seeing someone get hit by a wave over the seawall. Our waitress was so incredibly personable & funny I wanted to take her with us when we left. Not that I wanted to leave, I could be there all day just watching the water! read more

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We went here to celebrate our anniversary, and the place was absolutely amazing! Next time, we'll definitely reserve ahead of time so we can choose a table with the best ocean view. The food was good overall -- delicious, but nothing particularly extraordinary. The only thing we didn't enjoy was the mixed vegetables, which were soggy and had an overpowering Italian herb flavor. On the other hand, the wasabi marinara served with the oysters was surprisingly delicious. I never would've thought wasabi and oysters would pair so well together! Overall, we had a great experience and will definitely come back again, this time with the whole family. read more

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10/10 I'd highly recommend. it was cozy, quiet and you just can't beat that view! I hope to be back soon! read more

Moonraker Restaurant - Great service, perfect view. Definitely worth the stop - New American Near Me - Pacifica, California

This place remains my all time favorite date night restaurant overlooking the water. You can reserve your table of choice ahead of time, for $40ish dollars. Be sure to time it right with the sunset. You can't go wrong with the NY strip steak. Perfectly cooked every time and the mashed potatoes are creamy AF. read more

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5/4/25 I had a Moonraker gift card that was given to me years ago..thank goodness these don't expire haha! I wanted to take my parents out and they like seafood so my husband and I met them at Moonraker restaurant at Pacifica. Before the day of our meal, I made a reservation online (in the Shrimp section) since my parents wanted an ocean view. This was an extra $18. With regards to parking, it can definitely be tricky. Thankfully we were lucky enough to find street parking just across the street. We were warmly greeted by the host and was brought to our reserved seats in the Shrimp section. It's not a bad view of the ocean, but the windows could have been cleaned better. Here's what we got: - seafood pasta (mine and Dad's) - clam chowder bowls (to share) - Lobster mac and cheese (Zach) - Filet of sole (Mom) - Crab cake (to share) - Pumpkin spice Creme brulee (for Mom and I to share) Our waiter was warm and friendly. He brought us warmed bread and butter which was great. I definitely recommend getting the clam chowder because it's full of seafood and super delicious. The crab cakes are super tiny, but those were really good too. The seafood pasta was also filled with a variety of seafood. The broth was a bit on the watery side for me, but still flavorful. The fish was cooked perfectly . The mac and cheese had a decent amount of lobster in it. The creme bru lee was good, but too sweet for my mom. Overall, a wonderful experience regarding the service, food and the view. read more

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Crispy Calamari ($18.95) - This was crispy and well seasoned! Crostini & Burrata ($16.50) - The crostini was baked to perfection and the toppings were fresh! Seafood Pasta ($38.95) - I was astounded by this delicious medley of seafood! My favorites were the thick, juicy, and succulent prawns and soft, buttery scallops. Molten Chocolate Cake ($13.95) - I loved how rich and decadent the chocolate cake was. The caramel truffle gelato paired so well with it, too. Pacific Sunset ($13.95) - This is one of my new favorite cocktails. "POG" is one of my favorite juices so I was sold when I saw that it has passion fruit and guava. It was perfectly sweet and so refreshing. read more

Moonraker Restaurant - Seafood Pasta - New American Near Me - Pacifica, California

Stopped in for happy hour - this may be my new favorite! The view overlooking the ocean is perfect, and the prices for happy hour are honestly amazing. $1.75/oyster, and the sparkling wine we got was dry, delicious, and sub-$8. A really great pick that transports you to vacation mode, even just a short drive from the city. And only 15-20 from SFO? The perfect pre-flight sendoff for visitors! read more

Moonraker Restaurant - Happy hour menu - New American Near Me - Pacifica, California

Moonraker Restaurant is an exquisite seafood restaurant with an ocean view. It is located in Pacifica, California, Moonraker offers an exquisite dining experience with breathtaking ocean views. They're renowned for their diverse menu, highlights include the Lobster Club Sandwich and Slow Cooked Pot Roast, both rich in flavors. Atmosphere was relaxing with assiduous service staff. Moreover, their dim lit elegant dining area with ocean view and comfortable seats makes the food more romantic. We came for supper and were seated facing the ocean. KILLER View! I had a Cesar Chicken Salad, Lobster Bisque and Seafood pasta. Bloody fantastic! It all hits everything from flavor to presentation. I do wish my soup was a bit more warmer. Prices were $$$ great. Service was on point. Parking lot was huge. Overall, I enjoyed my supper and experience at this seafood resto. I recommend it. read more

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Amazing views! Probably the best in the Bay Area for sure. The food was delicious and the service was amazing!! read more

I have been here many times and I can't believe that I have never reviewed it. This is one of the most romantic dining spots in the Bay Area, if not the entire state. It is positioned right on the ocean and the interior is designed to take full advantage of the view. Almost every table is an ocean view table. They even have exterior lights illuminating the waves at night. The food here is elegant and upscale (which is reflected in the price). I have fond memories of wild boar pasta and squid ink pasta. One of their specialty desserts is a table serving of smores, complete with a little table top fire where everyone gets to roast their own marshmallows. I usually come here for the happy hour in the bar. Happy hour oysters are 1.75 and my buddy and I usually down 2 dozen. Cocktails are nicely priced and I like to go with a gin and tonic. They also serve French fries cooked in duck fat and you really must try them. The staff here is always friendly and on point. Shout out to waiter "John Snow" who takes good care of us. It's a great place to hang out or take a date for a memorable evening. You might even see whales while you enjoy dinner. Parking is easy and you can take a seaside stroll before or after your meal. Perfect. read more

Moonraker Restaurant - Oysters are my favorite. - New American Near Me - Pacifica, California

My wife and I booked a lunch at Moonraker. This was our first time dining here and we were excited to try their menu and watch the ocean waves from their window. We opted for a table overlooking the ocean waves. Moonraker is inside the Lighthouse Hotel and parking is available for Moonraker customers if you park at the hotel. Our table was great since we could dine infront of a big window overlooking the ocean waves of Pacifica. The service was excellent. The server was very attentive and gave us some recommendations. We ordered their salad, crispy calamari, coconut shrimp, and seafood pasta. The food is generous in size and the seafood is fresh. The seafood pasta had shrimp, calamari, fish fillet, and mussels. We enjoyed our lunch meal and a scenic view from our table. read more

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David & Elvis gave exceptional service. We will be back. From the moment you walk in the ambience of the place is absolutely beautiful the live piano playing was so enjoyable. We booked this for the day before our anniversary. I was able to make this reservations 45 days prior. Our food was absolutely amazing. It was everything we expected it to be and more. Sometimes you'll book with a place and the photos make it look better than what you're expecting I would say for here the photos don't do the justice that it deserves. I would've loved to have been here in the daytime and did some great videos. We got to enjoy each other and our company. The water looked so beautiful. What I love about this restaurant is you felt like you were the center of attention although there were so many other people there. The couple next to us was celebrating her birthday and there was a Family on the corner and seeing the mom and the daughter melting marshmallows together was absolutely delightful I really appreciate it and loved how the Manager went by and checked on everybody and smiled, and you could tell he enjoyed his job. It's very easy to park underneath there is a stairwell to walk up and you go around towards the water and go through the front and the restaurant is located on the second floor . The staff cared about your experience and not just that but if you liked the food. Everything is a five out of five the calamari is not my absolute favorite here however I've had calamari many many places. It still was good and we ate every single piece of it. I think we just needed some strong horseradish. The one brought to us was not other than that five out of five for the entire experience we will be back. ((Side note we went to shadowbrook last night and far more enjoyed it here better)) Great staff read more

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The food was excellent. The server told us all about Prosecco, champagne and wine. You can't beat the ambiance looking out on the ocean you could be anywhere listening to the relaxing music as you taking in the feeling of the best dining experience. read more

The views were so beautiful. The restaurant layout was beautiful as well. We came here for our anniversary dinner and I am so glad we did. We had some delicious drinks,appetizers, and dinner. Everything came out at a good time. We had a lovely dinner. The service was exceptional every one was attentive. I haven't had great service like that in a while. Will definitely be coming back. read more

This restaurant is in a beautiful location with gorgeous ocean views and so many of the tables face the windows so you can have a perfect view of the water. There were so many waves, birds, and sea life to observe while enjoying our meal. The service was great. They were attentive, kind, and even acknowledged a birthday in our party! I did take off one star because the side dishes that come with the entrees aren't the most appetizing. The mashed potatoes and vegetables were bland and tasteless, and honestly felt reheated from the previous day. They just didn't taste fresh. All the other food was great though! We will definitely be back again! read more

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The Waite staff was extremely exceptional gracious. However the 30 dollar reservation fee was a bit overboard. The food was great except for the clam chowder the ingredients were great however the soup itself was very watery not at all like the New England clam chowder in New England . Overall great ambience great Waite staff . Stay away from the clam Chowder read more

Ambiance was amazing for a little date night with my beau! Amazing ocean view depending on where you sit and great music by the pianist! Our waiter Zeferino was very nice and even though he was taking care of a party of at least 8 in the other room very attentive. Food was very delicious and it was even happy hr when we went on 9/27 which was a Saturday! Oysters were very good we are kind of particular regarding our oyster choices but the chefs picks were from the Washington state area! Excellent choice! The lobster was so juicy and buttery and the chocolate cake was to die for! I will be thinking about this place for years to come and I will be coming back very soon! read more

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We came here for celebration 3 birthday girls... I love this place so much and this time I have a chance to take all my be loved people to come here The food always great here with amazing view. read more

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I was taken here for a surprise anniversary date! We were seated at a booth right in front of the window, looking right out to the ocean. It was really nice! The host, server, and runner were very nice and helpful! They were quick with serving us food, refilling our waters and making sure everything was good. The food was really good! We ordered the artichoke and crab cake appetizer. The crab cakes were amazing! You'd be surprised how many times I've been somewhere where they don't do crab cakes very well. For the mains we got the salmon pinwheel and the surf & turf steak with lobster mac and cheese. Good size portions! We were then surprised and treated with a lava cake for our anniversary! Super special and romantic place to take someone on a date or to celebrate something special! read more

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The view is amazing Sunset cocktail is fantastic, only one thing ia the food portion is not generous like original Joe's. read more

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The food was delicious, practically no wait to be seated and served, everyone was nice, views were incredible, other patrons seemed happy. We will be back! PS though... don't bother to pick up the card with the QR code on it that talks about winning a $100 gift card and getting a free appetizer. It's from "FaveMe", which is a total scam. read more

Love the happy hour with good drink selection and $2 oysters. Enjoyed the food, drink and the view. read more

Moonraker Restaurant - Oysters and cocktails - New American Near Me - Pacifica, California

Great service, delicious food Highly recommended Great music and great view Great for couples and families read more

We had an excellent experience here. Came in Saturday afternoon without any reservations and got seated right away. There are plenty of booths with a seaside view, bars, and high tables. Service is good and food was definitely fresh. There was live piano playing throughout our time there too. Great place for dates! We ordered oysters, coconut shrimp, crab cakes, clam chowder, and lobster mac and cheese. Every dish had their own uniqueness to it and I don't have any complaints. I'd recommend getting the crab cakes and chowder! read more

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