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    Moonraker Restaurant

    4.1 (2.2k reviews)
    Closed • 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
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    Live music
    Moderate noise
    Romantic
    Good for kids

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    Mango Creme Brûlée
    Vee P.

    After eight years of my partner living in Pacifica, we finally made our first visit! I'd seen this place pop up several times on social media and recommendation lists, so we figured it was time to see what we'd been missing. First off, the view is incredible. We were lucky enough to sit facing the water, and having a live piano player during our visit made the whole experience even better. The atmosphere alone makes this place worth checking out. We ordered the peach burrata, corn bisque, Oysters Rockefeller, steak frites, and mango crème brûlée. The peach burrata and corn bisque were great, and the steak was cooked and prepared really well. I normally don't use sauce on my steaks, but this one felt like it was missing a little something. I would've loved a different sauce or accompaniment to bring everything together. The fries, however, were phenomenal, and the mango crème brûlée was a great way to finish the meal. The Oysters Rockefeller were probably the only real disappointment. They weren't bad, but we've definitely had better elsewhere, so they didn't quite live up to the rest of the meal. For drinks, we started with a dirty martini and the house Manhattan, then asked our server, Daniel, for a recommendation. He suggested the Old Fashioned, and that ended up being the winner of the night! We liked it enough to order a few more. Daniel was attentive, friendly, and provided great service throughout the evening. Between the oceanfront view, live piano, cocktails, food, and service, we had a really enjoyable first experience. It may have taken us eight years to finally stop in, but I'm glad we did. We'll definitely be back, especially for that Old Fashioned, those fries, and the view!

    The view
    Shahrooz E.

    WOW... I made a huge mistake!! I ordered delivery for dinner but went for a walk and figured after seeing this gorgeous view from outside I'd go in for just a beer at the bar. I totally should have skipped delivery and eaten a full meal here!! A beer turned into a cup of chowder which was extraordinary and it's the first time I've ever had my chowder served with a real clam shell inside lol. Might be a minor thing but it made the chowder so much more enjoyable and a definite sign of the freshness. I need to come back for a proper meal but the live piano, elevated service and incredible smells won me over as this place is a gem!

    Lobster Tail & New York AND New York Strip Steak & Lobster Mac & Cheese
    Charlyne P.

    Was recommended by a friend and decided to reserve a spot for my birthday. We booked the pearl table for an extra $30. Ambiance: as soon as you enter the restaurant you are greeted with the view of the ocean. There's also a live pianist. Service: we were greeted right away and they kept refilling our waters. They have great time management and occasionally checked in on us from time to time. Food: There's complimentary bread and butter. Our first loaf came out warm. The other times we refilled it was cold. -Poke nachos 5/5: bit on the sweet side but it was delicious -Cup of clam chowder 5/5: good flavor and had a lot of yummy seafood pieces in it -Main entrees: the New York steak for both dishes were well seasoned, tender, cooked to perfection! The lobster tail was melt in your mouth buttery. The lobster in the Mac and cheese was a bit gummy. The little side veggies for both plates were unremarkable. Since it was my birthday I was treated to a complimentary molten lava cake, can't complain about free dessert! I would definitely come back here again!

    Kobe Beef & Sea Scallops
    Eric Y.

    Come for: the view Know that: you need to pay extra to book a booth with a view I came for my mother's birthday dinner and the staff was excellent. They were able to seat us at a booth facing the ocean, despite not booking in advance and paying the fee. Unfortunately the day was foggy, but still cool! The restaurant is located inside a little hotel. The food was...okay. Here's what I ordered: Carpaccio (4/5): i enjoyed the carpaccio's pairing with s chip, some mustardy sauce and the cheese for umami. Plate was small for the price though Kobe beef and seared sea scallops (2.5/5): do not get this. The scallops were overcooked, barely any kobe beef, and the potatoes on top become a soggy mess very quickly. Also, everything was extremely salty. Terrible. Overall, this is a spot you come to for a view and a cocktail. Don't plan special events here for s foodie.

    Polina L.

    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

    Chloe M.

    Parking was easy, across from the hotel. The restaurant is right up the stairs in the lobby. Restrooms were clean. It seemed like we had the best seat in the house, but these views are amazing no matter where you are. The food was so amazing, the views were absolutely stunning, and it was the perfect date night! I can't wait to come back soon.

    Best Dungeness Crab Cioppino
    Veronica G.

    I come here for there Cioppino so delicious also the steak so good ocean view sunset nice day absolutely the best

    Erick T.

    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.

    View from the Sunset Table around 6:10 pm

    The food is most definitely nothing to write home about. I had the jumbo coconut prawns with mashed potatoes and pineapple guava sauce. The potatoes had no flavor, definitely didn't taste like they were made from real potatoes. My husband had the lobster tail and New York strip steak meal. The steak was rather small, the potato thing was decent, the tapenade was very very runny and overall just was worth the almost $70 for the dish. We each had a drink wish were also okay, but for $180 after tip (not Including the $28 I paid in advance to reserve the sunset table), I would have expected better quality. As for the reserved table, it was nice but the back bits up right to a high top bar table so it was a tad noisier than I would have liked (maybe if the booth had a higher back to down out the sound it would have been better). The person at the table had their elbow over the edge and kept grazing the top of my head. The sun was also reflecting off the water and was semi blinding, even with the shades down. I guess now I know why that specific booth was available, yet the others around it were all reserved.

    Bowl Clam Chowder
    Erika C.

    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.

    Dungeness Crab Cioppino
    Nayara O.

    We went there last weekend and we weren't very excited with the reviews and photos when we were researching and we were absolutely amazed with our experience. Food, drinks, service and our server/photographer haha took amazing photos of us! Watching the sunset from front row was incredible. I recommend 100%.

    Vanessa C.

    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.

    On the next rounds, the kitchen completely stopped bringing the premium dry ice presentation we paid for. They just served plain oysters.
    Laura M.

    (1 Star) moving to NO STARS A Deeply Toxic Environment: Save Your Money, Your Dignity, and Your Special Occasions If you are looking to celebrate a special milestone, feel respected as a paying customer, or receive the bare minimum of professional service, do not step foot inside Moonraker. My husband, a decorated disabled veteran, and I spent nearly $400 over back-to-back nights here for our anniversary, and it was a thoroughly demoralizing experience. When a business takes $100s and rewards you with condescending staff, hostile management, and an owner, Jason, who lacks basic accountability, the public needs to be warned. THE FIRST NIGHT: EXPLOITATION AND LAZINESS ($200 Cash) Our happy hour visit was completely ruined by our server, Manuel, whose attitude was remarkably condescending and dismissive. He repeatedly mishandled our drink orders and completely abandoned our table. Worse, we ordered oysters specifically for the advertised premium dry ice presentation. Manuel flat-out refused to perform it. My disabled husband with limited movement was forced to reach across the table and conduct the dry ice presentation himself just so we could experience what we paid for. The usual ambient live pianist was entirely absent, leaving the room dead and obnoxious (check the background noise from both videos from each night). When confronted, the manager, John, brushed it off, handed us a card, cheekly told us to email him next time to "work something out." THE SECOND NIGHT: DISRESPECT AND DECEIT ($170 Debit Card) We foolishly trusted management and returned the next night for dinner, expecting redemption. Instead, we were treated with open disrespect by our server, Sonya. We ordered the cioppino, which arrived in a hot heavy iron pot. The kitchen severely shorted the portions, giving us exactly two crab legs each with zero knuckles included (see attached photo). When we politely asked Sonya for help portioning it, she completely refused with a hostile attitude. Later, she picked up our unfinished calamari in its greasy metal cup, shook it aggressively in front of our faces, and condescendingly offered the last scraps instead of clearing the table like a professional. THE ETHICAL BREAKDOWN OF MANAGEMENT & OWNERSHIP When we approached John again to explain how both nights were ruined, he became instantly defensive. Despite knowing it was our milestone anniversary, his insulting solution for two nights of miserable service and a $370 tab was a single free piece of cake and granting us a table with views like we asked for originally. We attempted to handle this privately and professionally by emailing the executive chef and owner, Jason Yeafoli. Instead of showing leadership, Jason completely protected his defensive staff, backed John's insulting "free dessert" offer, and refused to issue a refund. BUT, he did this all without looking over the visual evidence (pictures and videos). Incompetently the FOLLOWING day of the complaint Jason immediately requested access to see the pictures and videos as if he didn't look at them to begin... This establishment will happily take your money, treat you like a nuisance, and then insult your intelligence when you ask for basic standards. They do not care about quality, they do not care about customers, and they certainly do not care about disabled veterans. Do not let them ruin your weekend the way they ruined our anniversary.

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    Food, service and ambiance all top tier!! Will definitely visit again. Clam Chowder is a must!!

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    Does Happy Hour food include gluten free fish and chips?

    The fish and chips is always on our bar menu, but not discounted for happy hour

    Happy hour hours?

    4-6 mon-fri

    Happy hour food menu?

    Hello, we offer oysters at a discounted rate, along with a selection of alcoholic beverages that are also discounted

    Can I call to make a reservation on a certain area of the restaurant?

    Their phone number, (650)557.7025, is posted on their website; however, they encourage booking reservations via their website wherein you can pay to upgrade your booking to choose your specific table.

    Is there a kids menu?

    No they don’t have

    Can I take my drink from happy hour to my dinner table?

    Yes, you can. We usually close out our tab in the bar before we head to our table in the restaurant.

    Do you still have Sunday all you can eat brunch?

    No we discontinued that after Covid

    When is there live music?

    Friday and Saturday nights

    Whn is there live music?

    Yes live piano music Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday

    Can you make a reservation for a bar table for happy hour?

    Hi Nancy Unfortunately not. We recommend coming in at 4pm any day we are open for best seating as we fill up quickly.

    Do you accept reservations 15-20 people and can we set the menu?

    In most cases yes, please call 650.557.7025 and we can assist you in making that reservation.

    Does the $20 reservation fee get credited towards the total?

    Greetings, when we dined there last October, the reservation fee was not credited towards the total bill (separate fee...worth it from my perspective)

    Do you still have happy hour on the weekends?

    4pm-6pm everyday except Thursday 4pm-9pm!

    Is there still a Sunday brunch buffet? If so, how much?

    They serve lunch on Saturday & Sunday from 12 to 4.

    Two of my friends and I have scoured through Moonraker's website trying to find a lunch/brunch menu ? Can anyone direct me to it.…

    https://www.moonrakerpacifica.com/

    Do you see surfers from here?

    Yes if you get window seats while you eat yes you can. Or you can seat at the bar and get drinks and see them as well. It's a sight to see from Moonrakers

    Do you have kids menu?

    Yes

    Do you plan on bringing back the all you can eat weekend brunch?

    Is there a dress code?

    No, although it has to be more appropriate for outside wear

    What time is the happy hour?

    Hi per the website happy hour mon-sun 4-6pm daily

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    Classic old school sit-down restaurant with great friendly service by waiters in bow ties, busboys…read morewho refill your waters, delicious food and ambiance ambiance ambiance. Coming to Nicks is relaxing and fun. It does feel a little bit like coming back in time with the wood paneling and big booths and that is part of the charm. Nicks is a Pacifica and Bay Area gem- they do not make restaurants like this anymore! Highly recommend the crab sandwich- get the full size one and it's enough to talk home half and have for an amazing lunch the next day. We also love the caesar salad- made with real anchovies and AMAZING caesar dressing- I have been trying to recreate the Nick's dressing at home without success. Shout out to Jim the waiter who is completely charming and kind and so nice to all his customers. We saw him helping an elderly gentleman with his walker all the way out the front door and then singing happy birthday to another diner. He is a class-act! Also the bartenders make an excellent lemon drop martini- it has freshly squeezed lemons, is always ice cold and the perfect swirl of rind accenting the glass. They really nail the perfect balance of crisp bright tartness with the sweet sugar on the rim. Be sure to leave extra time to come early and walk along the beach or linger after dinner and watch the waves and the sunset. You can see whales from the parking lot! This is a family place where you will see all generations dining. Yes it does sort of have "Boomer vibes" in a nostalgic way but that is part of the old fashioned charm of the place. The food and service are top notch and it's a top notch enjoyable evening! Friday and Saturday nights they also have live bands with couples dancing the music is always good even if you are just sitting in the dining room it is fun to hear and the dancing looks so fun! Great crab sandwich, cold cocktails, warm service, ocean views, music, and dancing... love Nick's!

    My family and I went here Sunday evening September 13th to celebrate a very belated birthday a…read moreretirement plus a 43rd anniversary we had an excellent ocean view seating table. The service was beyond amazing our waiter Jim would make jokes and add lib songs. The restaurant was great. The flavors of all our food choices was incredible my cousin and his wife both decided to have the Cajun fish tacos and really enjoyed it my significant other and myself decided to both have the special halibut with lemon capers sauce absolutely delicious and my mom had the scampi style pawns and she loved them dessert was also great We would definitely come again Thank you for such an amazing service all

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    Nick's Seafood Restaurant - The dining room

    The dining room

    Nick's Seafood Restaurant - Filet of Petrale Sole Almondine

    Filet of Petrale Sole Almondine

    Nick's Seafood Restaurant - Always a beautiful view at Nicks- even from the parking lot!

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    Always a beautiful view at Nicks- even from the parking lot!

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