We eat here at least once a week. This time Than was our server. He is attentive and remembers our orders and makes the best caipirinha!

This is quite the popular spot. Thankfully we had a reservation. We arrived about 12 minutes before our reservation but they were busy and it was a while before they turned to us. We had a rez for indoor but we wanted the sunset views so we chose the patio/outdoor seating. That area is first come first serve. It took us a minute to find the right table and chose one to the right and back when facing the sunset; we still had a view but weren't in direct sun. It was chilly and got colder as the sun set. The views from this area are stunning. You get a table number stand when you choose your table which is quite interesting since you still order with a server. To drink, I had the house Chardonnay and let me tell you, it was absolutely delicious! Can't remember the name but I hope they have it next time. We asked for bread but our food came out before our sever brought the bread so we ended up not having any. To eat, I ordered the seafood linguine pasta. SKIP IT! It was so tasteless and underwhelming, and for the price it is disrespectful. My partner had the fish & chips with onion rings instead of fries and it was very very good. With the views and just being in the moment, this was quite a wonderful experience. However overall I would consider this spot your general American pub with American pub food, nothing special. The views, drinks and service do help though. read more

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i made a reservation over the phone and got my request for a table by a window. the view of the ocean was so nice, highly recommend dining here. our server susan was very attentive and friendly and made sure our dinner was perfect! we ordered the beer battered artichoke hearts, coast sliders, and some oysters, (bread was complimentary). overall everything was delicious, but the sliders were our favorites. they even brought out dessert for a birthday that was being celebrated and sang. read more

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This was our fourth visit to the Distillery. Each time we've eaten on the back patio, mostly because of the spectacular views of the ocean. The patio can sometimes be cold, so best to bring a blanket. They have a few tables with fire pits, but they'll also sell you a blanket...cha-ching! For dinners we've had the two fish tacos (grilled cod w/homemade corn tortillas), petrale sole, fish and chips and the seafood platter. Everything has been excellent. The rice pilaf that comes with the petrale sole is really good. The fish and chips are nice and thick, with just the right amount of batter. The aioli that came with the fish tacos had just the right amount of spice and was really flavorful. The seafood platter only has a few shrimp, so I probably won't order that again. I tried asking for no calamari and extra shrimp, but only received one additional. For appetizers we've had the wings, the onion rings and the prawn cocktail. The wings were decent. They come with two different sauces. I really enjoyed the prawn cocktail on this last visit. The onion rings are great. They're thicker than your usual onion rings. We've had them a few times and really like them. This last visit was my wife's birthday so we got a free dessert. We chose the cheesecake with strawberry sauce. The plate also had whipped cream and powdered sugar. It was good. Nothing spectacular, but definitely not disappointing at all. That and a nice cup of coffee, staring out at the ocean, was a really nice way to cap the evening. At least twice we've had Kyle as our waiter. We don't recall any of the others, possibly because Kyle always makes us feel welcome, and does all the right things you want a waiter to do. All of his recommendations have been spot on and he just has a way of making you feel taken care of, without feeling like you're being rushed. We have always had good luck with Kyle, and we hope we are lucky enough to have him as our waiter during future visits. Needless to say, we will definitely return. Oh, and did we mention, the views of the ocean from the back patio are awesome! read more

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First timers , checked it out to see if it's what I wanted for my birthday celebration. Walked in very friendly staff, sat at the bar for a couple of cocktails, greeted by a very professional and lovely guy, Tan is definitely the man. He's very kind and accommodating. Drinks were delicious! Tan sang happy birthday to me and a gentleman named Ramon along with the other customers, it was definitely a great experience. Thank you Tan and staff. See you tomorrow for my birthday celebration. read more

Beautiful views and food was very good! Our server Laura was excellent, very friendly and attentive.

Amazing food and great location. Mel was fantastic and was a very attentive server. We plan on coming back when in town.

Great Vibe and our wait staff was super! Thanks to Mel for taking care of us and food recommendations

The Moss Beach Distillery is amazing, they have the best food and views. Laura H. was our server and she was amazing, very attentive and kind, She moved us to a table with the best view of the ocean when it became availabl! read more

The grilled pork chops are incredible, along with the signature drink the Blue Lady. Mel was so nice and took great care of us!

Food is delicious. Chris is always welcoming. Takes care of us and makes us feel at home. We look forward to visiting this amazing restaurant and the staff that work there. read more

Delightful restaurant off of Highway 1 Moss Beach Distillery has great appetizers in a nice environment. Save room for dessert. Wonderful wait staff! read more

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We had a wonderful lunch here after a pick up at SFO. It's a short and beautiful drive. The food was great! We had the fish and chips and French onion soup. Love all the history! We sat outside by the fire pit. It was great read more

Hidden away and perched on the side of cliff over looking the ocean, the views are amazing whether you are watching the sunset on the outdoor patio or in dinning room surrounded by large windows showcasing the beauty of the surrounding area. This historic landmark was opened as a speak easy back in 1927. The building has tons of old world charm and is unique. This review is specifically for their brunch offerings. I recommend making reservations so that you can get a table next to the windows. Arrive early because there will be a line prior to opening. It's $41 per person and you have a selection to choose from for your meal. The fried shrimp and crab cakes were fresh and meaty accompanied by a perfectly crunchy crispy batter along with their in-house slaw. Really it was the overall freshness of seafood that really stood out. Go for the view but stay for the food. Level up your brunch and come for the experience! read more

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First time visiting the Moss Beach distillery and I can really understand why this is a long time favorite! What an amazing location right on edge of the ocean. The views are amazing!!!!! Having lunch on their pet friendly back patio with my pups, listening to the sounds of the crashing waves, smelling the ocean breeze and watching the beautiful horizon ahead. It was so relaxing and we had a great time. The food and drinks at this historic establishment are decent and the service is friendly. I particularly appreciate how seriously this restaurant takes COVID safety with their temperature/mask check in at the entry and their efforts at social distancing the tables including lower capacity even outside. So make a reservation because they have limited seating open. There's a big parking lot next to the restaurant so it's easy to find parking. read more

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For my birthday weekend we had an airbnb five minutes from the Distillery and ate outside on the patio one night and inside the second. We had delicious seafood pasta, drinks, and apple tart. The second night we had Irish coffees, salads, and a bowl of clam chowder, and it was delicious! Beautiful historic space and being outside by the ocean is wonderful! read more

Great food and staff. I love this spot and find Mel to be a super friendly and efficient server. Mel goes out of her way to make guests feel welcome and appreciated. read more

The food was great and Mel was friendly and even remembered our names from quite some time ago!

I'd like to praise the waiter at our table outdoor for nicely handling an unfortunate situation where an entitled lady with two big dogs. She never cared to apologize when one of them with long hair came close to the table and almost put his mouth on the food that had just been served. I like dogs but that doesn't mean my dinner has to be ruined by the disrespectful behavior of a dog owner. The waiter helped solve a situation and want to thank him for putting things in perspective: enjoy a dinner with a beautiful sunset in a warm November evening. read more

We came here Sunday mid afternoon and had made reservations for the patio (called on Thursday and got a 3:45 reservation). We checked in and were given a table number. Empty tables were first come first serve. We were able to get a table by the view in the corner. It was a bit cold as we were not near a fire pit (wear layers!). They did have a few heat lamps spread out. We ordered the clam chowder, crab cakes, seafood quesadilla, fish tacos, and sweet potato fries. The food took quite a while to come out and by the time it did, most of it was cold. We were quite hungry by then so didn't say anything but were a bit disappointed. The food overall was alright. The star of the show was the clam chowder. The fish tacos had a good helping of fish as did the seafood quesadilla. The crab cakes were a bit salty and the sweet potato fries were overpriced given the portion. Overall, the view was nice but we wouldn't be coming back here for the food. read more

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Best filet I've had in a long while. View was outstanding and the service by Mel was personal and very helpful since my girlfriend has allergies. I will be back!! read more

Beautiful view, very nice staff and best of all, dog friendly!!! I thought the oysters were a bit big to have raw. The size of the oysters would have been awesome if they were grilled. Loved the salad, and of course the highlight of our visit was that a very nice lady let us say hello to her adorable dog Tommy! read more

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Visited Moss Beach Distillery for the first time today and the service and food were amazing. Thank you Laura for your prompt service, attentiveness and warm personality, I will definitely be back. read more

I've never actually ate inside the restaurant because I've always had a dog. They are dog friendly and have a very nice outdoor patio with fire pits. There food and my drink were all very good. I got their coast sliders which were three with grilled fish which I appreciate when restaurants offer fresh fish rather than just fried. Their blue lady martini was good and tart. Their prices aren't too over the top. Beautiful views of the ocean and there are stairs that descend down to the beach where supposedly a woman who was murdered spirit remains called the blue lady. Great spot for date or if you have a dog read more

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Come and sit outside. You get a view of the water, a gas fire to keep you warm, plastic glasses to keep doggies safe travels to keep the doggies safe if they break and friendly service. It's a lovely spot! Look. The food is average. But you're paying for the ambience and history. Totally worth it! read more

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Truly a great visit and I'll be back soon. I didn't even order their seafood and I want to come back to try it. I had the 43$ steak and it was awesome. All the appetizers are good and they have nice wine selection.!staff is very nice and ambiance is beautiful. Service is quick ! read more

Authentic roadside inn. Have the Cioppino, its full taste. Thanks Chris (our server).

Mel, our server, was so kind and knowledgeable about the menu and drinks. Beautiful location, food was fresh and generous servings. Salmon was cooked to perfection! Thank you Moss Beach Distillery and Mel! Best seafood and service in town! read more

Best in warm weather. Fast service, great location where you can do a small hike to walk away the food coma.

Second visit - was there in time for the Sunset. Great view. But I still think the food is mediocre. The artichoke hearts were good but the dipping sauce too heavy on what tasted like mustard. I am a huge French onion soup fan and this one I would skip. For my taste, the sherry used was too sweet and the bread ratio to cheese way off. Too much bread, not much cheese for my liking. The oyster Rockefeller was just ok. At other restaurants and may be a more traditional version, this one lacked butter and the richness that the oysters were named for. The seafood platter was a huge plate of fried food. Just a caution, this might be better enjoyed for the table to share. A bit much for one. Another stand out was the disappointing by the glass wine selection. For the types of wines on their list - overpriced for the selection. Service was better than my first visit. Maybe the third will be a charm- I might just try apps and a cocktail by the fire pit another time. read more

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What a cool place! Reminds me of the Cliff House, the vibe, in San Francisco! Great history and mystery that I will let you enjoy once there! Along with the rest of my family, we took my wife there for her birthday! I wanted to personally thank and send my appreciation to Kathleen for being a GREAT server(Thanks for the extra attention!), top notch service! The food was fun and typical for a coastal restaurant; loads of fish options and the drink menu was vast as well! If you dont have reservations I would highly recommend it, we did not but thankfully arrived just before they opened and got in. Within a few minutes the place was packed, so plan ahead, but if you dont, the wait will be gifted with an amazing view! read more

Great service, great food, great atmosphere. Wish I saw the ghost . The views are outstanding

My mom and I came here as a memorial lunch for my grandparents birthdays. The server we had was the sweetest, warmest lady. I'm sad I can't remember her name now, but I think it started with a "J" or "S". She gave us some of the best service we had in a very long time! We ordered the pesto garlic bread as a starter. It had great flavor but was really dry and crumbly. I had the pesto salmon which was cooked perfectly, but my side of wild rice was mushy and my vegetables were just ok. My mom got the mushroom ravioli and while the tomato cream sauce it came with was delicious and bursting with flavor (we dipped our garlic bread in it which made it really yummy!), you couldn't tell there were mushrooms in the ravioli at all. My mom got some chocolate cake for desert and loved it! The view was incredible, but the cleanliness of the restaurant left a lot of room for improvement. The bathroom was also outdated which I don't mind, but there were broken tiles around the sink and it just didn't seem to align with the rest of the vibe the restaurant was trying to go for. Overall, this seems like a place that used to be amazing back in the day and has gotten a bit tired? My mom and I won't be returning anytime soon, but maybe we'll try it out in a year or so and see if anything has improved. Cleanliness is a big factor for me but the staff, location, and a couple things we ate really did make it a great visit. read more

The view is great, and is the reason I returned to the restaurant with friends after having gone there previously for a glass of wine and sitting out on the patio. However, this time things were pretty different. We were there for dinner, and the food was mediocre. Our drinks were actually bad enough that two people in our party sent them back and did not request replacements, because it was not clear the bartender knew what they were doing. I drank less than half my cocktail, which I think was supposed to be gin, lemon, and basil - the flavor wasn't great, and I could barely taste the gin, but it was close enough to a very expensive lemonade that I just toughed it out. I would go back for a glass of wine or a beer and the view, but would not get another cocktail or order the food. read more

So, the first time I came here was almost 20 years ago. It was a foggy summer's day and we just had a couple of drinks on their patio, maybe shared an app. Back then it was super casual, think you had to order everything through the bartender and walk it to the patio. Not a big deal really as I assumed it was a weekday thing. I also think there were less than 8 people total on that unassuming weekday lunch hour. I think due to time, and more importantly the internet, that this place is no longer a local's secret. The whole world knows and flocks. Rightfully so as it sits on a cliffside overlooking the ocean. The best views however are from the parking lot, which has several wooden benches to sit on and just gaze face to face with the Pacific. It is special...if you can find a spot. This time I came post beach/hiking nearby on a weekday late afternoon. Even though it was between lunch and dinner, the place was still buzzing, especially the patio. Since I had already been there, I felt no need to squeeze in there. I chilled in the bar area instead. And with this crowd here, I can only imagine what a weekend could bring, like non-stop action I'm betting. Well, it is still super casual. Anywhere in the bar, you will have to get up and order through the bartender. No servers. I luckily replaced some bar customers, so I was able to be close to the bartender. This way, you will get conventional table/bar service. The hour I chose I'm sure made this possible. Bliss Chardonnay ($11/4*) Seemed like house level, but it was a very good choice for a basic white. It was from Mendocino and it was crisp and refreshing. I would totally revisit this. Cup of Chowder ($10 per cup/4.5*) Damn good chowder, I'd say textbook. Very creamy and good representation with potato and clam chunks. I would seriously consider getting the bigger bowl size next time. Just too bad they don't serve this with a nice sourdough bread, then it would be a fiver. Beer Battered Artichoke Hearts ($15ish/4.5*) This is good Cali coast specialty. This was better than most I've tried up and down this coast. Batter was light and crisp. The artichoke hearts definitely seemed like from fresh artichokes versus from the ones in cans/jars. Nice meaty bites and the accompanying lemony aioli was an ideal dip. Prawn Cocktail ($16/3.5*) This threw me off a bit, only because the shrimps were fresh off the grill and warm. I suppose I'm just so used to this being nice and chilled. It is still served with a good cocktail sauce, not super thick with a good horseradish presence. But to dip warm garlic-y shrimp into that sauce, just didn't quite do it for me. The shrimps were grilled nicely, just couldn't surpass my expectations for the dish, that's all. Ketel Martini ($14/5*) Very properly made martini with ice crystals floating on top for the first minute or so. Perfect ratio and great shake. They also ask if you want a lemon twist, olives or cocktail onions. Not of the norm, but still appreciated the ask. I'm gonna do the onion next time, but that'll turn it into a Gibson, which I haven't seen in forever. The bartender was super nice. Just felt kinda bad cuz only the people sitting at the bar got that type of service. Everybody else sitting at the tables had to go back and forth. Well after one drink, not that bad really, but I did feel lucky. Trust. I've found my time frame that works for me, so I'm sure I'll be back. read more

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This place is clearly a hidden- in- plain- site absolute GEM! The food is top notch . The venue is both beachside & historic . The servers work as a team and all seem to try hard to be helpful & casual yet friendly. The views from various levels are spectacular , the fires cozy , the drinks are strong and the seafood is both fresh and crispy . Any hour here could be very happy , but THEY call Happy hour(5-7mon- Friday) ! And happy hour features 1/2 price well drinks , draft beer and wine. In the bar only . The patio is famously dog friendly so bring your buddies and enjoy the beach in style. read more

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dont bother..... crab and shrimp quesadilla NO doubt came out of a can .....really bad $30 + too bad used to be good

Absolutely spectacular location overlooking the Pacific Ocean. It's a view that we will never be tired of. The service was excellent. We initially sat outside but quickly realized that the cold wind was more than we can tolerate. The restaurant/servers accommodated our request for an inside spot with an unbeatable window side table. It is with certainty that we we will return. The food we ordered was good comfort food. Nothing on the menu jumped out as adventurous or avantgarde; however that is not the point of this eatery. The food was competently prepared California/American cuisine. My burger was on point, not dried out under the heat lamp. read more

Highly dissapointed. We traveled from AZ to HMB with dining here on our bucket list. My wife had been here years ago and wanted to revisit a favorite of hers. We rolled in at 7:30 on a Thursday night only to find they close the kitchen at 7:15. Who closes a restaurant in a vacation destination or any town at 7:15? My recommendation is to go to Sam's, (had lunch there, amazing) Mezaluna (went there instead and had a spectacular meal) or Miramar ( had dinner there Wednesday, it was absolutely superb) instead of Moss. read more

Happy hour six dollar drinks. 5-7pm. Had appetizers for our meal, oysters Rockefeller's, smoked salmon, seafood quesadilla and artichoke hearts. And dessert too. We had to move back to the bar, a large noisy crowd, team building meal. This place is historic and the views are grand. Highly recommend. read more

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