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    Moonstone Grill

    3.7 (346 reviews)
    PriceySeafood, American
    Open 11:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Romantic
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Grilled salmon

    The view here is easily a 10/10 and definitely the highlight of the experience. The service was alright -- nothing bad, but nothing especially memorable either. The food was okay, but not quite worthy of 5 stars. The flavors felt a little off, and overall it gave the impression of "I've definitely had a better version of this before." A bit disappointing considering the setting. I'd come back for drinks and the view, but probably not specifically for the food.

    Steak and lobster
    Jeana M.

    5 star view, 5 star service, 5 star drink, but the food was really just not that great. I was very disappointed. Husband got the steak and lobster for $80 and I got the cioppino. We got the the Asian sesame cauliflower, and octopus appetizers. The sesame cauliflower was no sesame at all it was drenched in the sweet Asian sauce that you can buy at the Asian store. No sesame flavor on it at all. The octopus was very soft which I am not familiar with. They brought it out with missing ingredients. Husband's filet was cooked great, but was so bland. No salt or pepper at all, the lobster was ok. I liked it but my husband did not. My cioppino was not warm at all. It literally tasted like the sauce from a Campbell tomato soup.y husband and I were very confused. It was such a disappointing visit. Our first meal in Trinidad we were so excited for but after $230 definitely not worth it. I would rather get my cioppino in Reno where there isn't an ocean near by.

    Korean ribs
    Leisyka P.

    We arrived at 7 PM on a Monday night... And they close at eight, but they were still extremely welcoming and sat us next to the window with an ocean view. I ordered the blueberry mule, but they didn't have any blueberries, but accommodated me and gave me a strawberry meal, which was quite delicious. My friend had a dirty martini and she said it was pretty good. We ordered three different appetizers. They were out of the octopus, so we only ended up getting the Poké bowl which ironically was the only seafood that we had. Everything was great, but it was really the staff that made it so fun and such a special dinner! Joshua sang us happy birthday acappella with his operatic voice! Amazing! Isabella was a charming server, only adding to the fun of the evening. What a great restaurant in an incredible location with a fantastic crew.

    View - exceptional!
    Dave G.

    Good food, great views, but somewhat inconsistent service. The view is the main attraction and worth it just to have wine or beer and watch the sunset. It was quite uncrowded on a Monday night. Meal was good - salad, a terrific Grilled octopus, soup. Prices were fair (except $12 for a small bread plate?). Service was pleasant with a few misses - no plates to share the octopus, and servers weren't familiar with menu items, but it didn't detract from a nice evening and noted just to aid the owner.

    Bread and butter
    Aftin J.

    Stunning views, great service, perfect ambiance, amazing food. There are a wide variety of menu options and it was hard to choose, portions were also very large. My ultimate favorite was the rissoto, absolutely decadent. This is a must visit if you're in the area and I highly recommend you make reservations. The only drawback was that the restaurant doesn't have any high chairs so we all had to take turns holding my 9 month old.

    Denise M.

    | Moonstone Grill - Trinidad, CA Date of visit: 10/03/2025 My husband and I had a wonderful evening at Moonstone Grill last night! The combination of great food, exceptional service, and unbeatable ocean views made for a memorable dining experience. We sat outside on the deck, and the weather couldn't have been more perfect. Watching the sunset over Moonstone Beach while enjoying dinner was a real highlight. Our server, Joshua, was fantastic -- attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. The hostess, Noah, was also especially kind and accommodating, which helped set a positive tone from the moment we arrived. I ordered the salmon which was cooked perfectly and full of flavor. My husband ordered a big bowl of clam chowder and a fresh salad, and he loved both. We started with pre-dinner cocktails, and our wine with dinner was excellent -- a great pairing with the meal. The only small letdown was the lack of calamari on the appetizer menu, which we were hoping for. That aside, everything else was spot on. The price point is on the higher side, but it felt worth it given the quality of the food, service, and setting. We'll definitely be back and would absolutely recommend Moonstone Grill to anyone looking for a special dinner with a view in the Trinidad area!

    Chili soup
    Sarah S.

    We stopped by here for dinner on our last nights in town. This is a quaint restaurant off the coast. Our waiter was excellent and friendly. We were hoping to order oysters but they were out for night so we opted for crabcakes. They were good (3/5) but nothing special or worth the $30+ price tag. We got a soup with our main course and it was good. Our main course was yummy! (4/5) Our ribeye was nicely cooked and seasoned well, the portions were huge. The price was also reasonable at about $35, there was enough for left overs. A perfect spot for catching the sunset at dinner or a date night!

    Raw oysters
    Alayna A.

    Our view was amazing! It rained the entire time but I prefer that weather anyways especially being up north in the forest camping. Their menu is surprisingly diverse for a smaller city and very well designed. The oysters were a bit smaller than I expected but I loved the tastes they gave. They have grilled, or raw oysters. The sides are extremely well thought out as well!

    Diana L.

    I attended Moonstone Grill as part of a wedding party. I was actually photographing the wedding, but the couple invited myself and my officiant/husband to join. The food was surprisingly good and the views were amazing. The staff was very accommodating for our larger party and even held and served the cake the couple cut at the end of the wedding celebration. I would definitely recommend this spot for groups both big and small!

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    Avoid the pad thai. It was too salty. The grilled salmon tasted like it was fried rather than grilled. The service was good and friendly.

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    Great food, really surpassed our expectations. We enjoyed the picturesque views. We recommend Moonstone Grill!

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