Great place with very interesting History and amazing view and seafood. I wish to come back. read more

Moss Beach Distillery - Seafood Near Me - Moss Beach, California

Visited again for a late lunch in mid-December. We got a great table by the window which I reserved in advance. Our server was the sweetest lady, I wish I caught her name. She was nice, paitent, and made the experience even better! Also, the food was amazing like always --the fish taco portions are huge. This time we also got a salmon dish and chicken sandwich, both were delicious. I love how consistent this place is from my multiple visits. Service has always been great. I prefer this restaurant over the crowded and touristy places by the pier. read more

Food and service were great! Bartenders were awesome and the oyster shooters are delicious!

Wait time was 45mins which wasn't bad and our family went for a nice walk. Although they were very busy our server was great. For starters we ordered calamari, bowl of chowder, and cheesy bread. The cheesy bread is a must! Our food came after and I ordered the Distillery burger with sweet potato fries. For dessert we got chocolate cake with ice cream and even though they were busy our server was nice to sing happy birthday for our little one. read more

Moss Beach Distillery - We took a nice walk while we waited to be seated - Seafood Near Me - Moss Beach, California

We love this place! Even with its million dollar views, it's super family friendly. The staff is kind and attentive. The food is delicious and they even have my favorite wine (Meiomi) . It's rare to find a family friendly restaurant with such gorgeous views. The kids menu is actually a kids menu too!! Pasta with butter, quesadillas, all the stuff my picky kids actually want. Was super disappointed to hear they removed the Kraft Mac-n-cheese option though. I know it's Kraft Mac n cheese, but when I go out with my kids, I really just want them to sit still and eat so we can all enjoy ourselves. I know exactly what I'm ordering and it's my choice to spend the money on it (because really it's for the service). Spinning the wheel is a hit for the kids too! read more

Came in here with a big group of girls on a girls trip. It was a blast, the food was amazing. The beautiful views of the ocean with a nice hike after dinner. It was an all-around great experience. read more

After my last review, I wanted to revisit this establishment WITH A RESERVATION. Food was still incredible and the service was top tier. I really do love this place and had a positive experience. Knowing what I know now, all visits will only be with a reservation. What really sold me is that it's very dog friendly and I take my pup with me EVERYWHERE. Take advantage of their pup menu so that your fur baby has a great meal as well. Definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a beautiful experience and a memorable meal. read more

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Gorgeous views, extremely nice staff and pretty good food! I wish we could have sat outside but it was just too windy. The staff was very accommodating and let us move inside. read more

We had a beautiful view of the water from our table. The food was good, the service was even better. Our server Laura went above and beyond for us when we forgot things at the table. Overall wonderful experience! read more

What an outstanding establishment. In the mix of everything that's going on, MBD is making it work. They have the ocean side parking lot reserved for their patrons. Most people back their vehicles up, to dine with a"personal" ocean view. After ordering, the fully gloved and masked staff, brings your order to your car. Bravo to all involved. read more

First of all the views are amazingly stunning! Get a window table if possible, we were lucky! It was a date day for hubby and I and we headed to Fitzgerald Marine Reserve for some "us" time. Afterwards we were hungry and didnt feel like heading north into town. We were surprised to find this hidden gem, apparently its not so hidden. Perfectly romantic! Anyhow- I ordered a Blue Lady cocktail. Famous resident ghost, still residing, 'The Blue Lady' still searching for her true love. The drink was beautiful and tasty not tangy. Hubby had Lagunitas IPA. Both of us had the fresh daily Clam Chowder. So creamy and thick. We had also chosen the calamari appetizer. Does not disappoint! So fresh! Dinner was the pork tacos shared. Super delicious, meat was tender and presented well. We noticed the bar was packed, everyone was enjoying themselves and laughter was aplenty. Great atmosphere. Friendly & knowledgeable staff. Restrooms were clean and tidy. read more

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Great ambiance and beautiful view. However, the food is subpar. I'm surprised that this place always has long wait times because I've struggled to enjoy the two meals that I've had here. The linguine di mare was one of the worst I've had. Tomatoes and peas didn't fit into the dish and the bacon bits were just burrowed under the seafood. It felt like little effort was made. Staff was very nice though. read more

We randomly decided to go to Half Moon Bay for our anniversary. Most restaurants had a huge wait as we didn't have reservations anywhere so we decided to try our luck at Moss Beach Distillery. I'm 36 weeks pregnant and as soon as the hostess saw me, she sat us right away! My husband and I appreciated that as I was starving but wasn't going to make a fuss. We ordered the clam chowder soup and crab cakes for appetizers, which were delicious. We also ordered the fish & chips and prawn & chips for our main entrees, which were also pretty good. Moss Beach Distillery does a great job at social distancing. All staff are wearing gloves and masks. Once they seat you, you order and your food is brought out in to go containers. Our waiter checked in on us very frequently. We would definitely come back to this restaurant. read more

I was born and raised in the Bay Area and have never been to this place before. A former speakeasy dating back to the prohibition with an illicit, interesting past and a resident ghost is always intriguing. On a typical summer's day drive in the San Francisco coast (foggy, cool, wonderful) we thought we'd give it a go for lunch. Clam chowder was good, oysters Rockefeller was the special of the day, seafood platter was outstanding, and the hamburger divine. Generous portions of food, great service, and a beautiful view of the ocean means we will be back again. Maybe we will get a glimpse of the Blue Lady next time. She's great PR. read more

One of my good girlfriends lives around Half Moon Bay. Since she couldn't get together until a little later, a friend and I decided to check out Moss Beach Distillery first. We stopped by on Friday, June 22nd around 6:15pm. She joined us about an hour later. *Oyster on the half shell: single freshly shucked oyster served with horseradish & cocktail sauce ($2 each) x12 *Buttermilk onion rings: with savory pineapple-molasses bbq sauce ($6) *Un fish taco: fresh cod buttermilk battered and fried, dusted with Creole seasoning and topped with spicy lime aioli and cabbage, Tucked into a corn tortilla with fresh pico de gallo on the side ($8) *Pulled pork nachos: homemade tortilla chips topped with slow cooked pulled pork, tomatillo sauce, cheese, sour cream and pico de gallo ($8) *Coastside crab cake: pan seared crab cake served atop a jicama-cucumber salad with a bay spice aioli and a drizzle of chimichurri ($10) *Prohibition Mai Tai: Coconut rum, white rum, pineapple juice, orange juice and grenadine served with a floater of dark rum served in a pint glass ($6) *Cadillac Margarita: Tequila, triple sec, sweet & sour, fresh lime juice, splash of orange juice and a floater of Grand Marnier served in a pint glass ($6) *House Cabernet ($4.75) x2 *Guinness Stout ($3.50) Their happy hour is Monday through Friday, 5pm - 7pm in the bar and patio only. Since I wanted to sit outside, this worked for us. Their specials include HH food and 50% off well drinks, house chardonnay and cabernet, all beer, featured specialty cocktails. I accidentally ordered a specific cab instead of the house, so I ended up with the Hess Cabernet, Napa Valley - Ca ($11.50) x2. Otherwise, everything we ordered was a HH special. We started with the two cocktails. I got the mai tai which was rather weak for me. Felt the same way about the margarita, so I'd stay away from the cocktails unless you want something a light and sweet. Since my gf is a wine drinker, I just moved on to wine. I can't recall what the house cab was, but it was fine. A drinkable table red. The hess I ordered was definitely better. Food wise, I liked the nachos. Good amount of pulled pork. The fish taco was also fried nicely, but even at the HH price of $8, I thought it was a little pricey for what it was. For the oysters, if you are not a fan of larger oysters, I wouldn't order these. I'm honestly a fan of smaller oysters as I find they have a crisper, cleaner taste. These were definitely meaty. Almost like barbecue oysters. Glad I only got a dozen as I don't think I could have had more than that. The crab cake and onion rings were fine. Though I prefer a crunchier batter. This batter was fluffy and airy. I love sitting outside on a nice day as I rarely get to do that in San Francisco. It was a little chilly and windy, but still great with the ocean view. Most of the tables were filled up when we arrived, so we started at a bench off to the side. When a table up front opened up, we moved over there. Just big enough for our party of three. I also sat by the fire for a little when a bench opened up later. Really pretty with the setting sun. Nice place to enjoy the ocean view while having a couple HH wines and beers. I don't think the pricing on their HH food is that great, but a few snacks while drinking won't break the pocketbook. Overall, an A-OK spot! read more

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I hope you read this the guy from the kitchen who was wearing a salmon pink shirt/ light red shirt with a tattoo on his right arm and thick eyebrows. We came to your restaurant to feel something at least normal and feel good amidst our covid situation in the bay area and its because its valentines day! we wanna feel the love at least in celebrating with you guys. I KNOW you are "SWAMPED" you made it very clear right in my face! i know that! even before we booked our reservation in your parking lot just to eat lunch. All im asking was salt & pepper & chili flakes to go with the food given to us that has little flavor. We ordered fresh oysters you only give me 1 packet of vinegar! Like what?!? YES! You gave me the "condiments" i was requesting, because i was waiting there for 15mins because i know you are all busy i asked nicely...i prolly looking for someone who will pay attention but i wasnt inside the resto! BUT you have no RIGHT to tell me right after you turn ur back and move 2 steps away from me - To say *** "NOW! Get the FOOK out of my face!!!" I am not deaf! I CLEARLY heard you said that. I was nice waiting there for 15-20mins but all you're servers are just passing by and never cared to ask if i already get wt i simply needed! We booked into your restaurant to celebrate and feel good & loved! & most of all to support your business! I know how hard it is this time of pandemic but instead of me feeling good... i wasted money! I throw the food that wasn't even good! And the memory you left for my experience was soooo beyond & below frustrating! Degrading! and i will definitely tell everyone how horrible and rude you are the girl w/ a over a lil shoulder length who was wearing a red cloth mask earlier! The lady at the entrance at the parking lot was at least decent enough to come to the car and give me the condiments. She saw me shaking & teary eyed because i was shocked on what you did! Obviously i am not a confrontational kind of woman. I can't sleep due to what happened! I really need to send you this message! But i am telling you! Your business will go far beyond not just because you have good food (unfortunately doesn't & the other customer said too - car beside us) but also IF YOU POSSESS GOOD CUSTOMER SERVICE & NICER PERSONALITY!!! I felt bad of giving a cash tip! So you wont get taxed! It was so wrong to eat in your restaurant! WATCH OUT FOR THIS RUDE PERSONNEL! NEVER AGAIN! read more

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Oh how I love this place! The BEST seafood quesadilla ever! And according to my husband the pulled pork rancheros were amazing. Sunday Brunch is our favorite. We love that it's a laid back place with great food. Endless mimosas on Sunday! Get there early and request a window seat. Nothing like sitting on the edge of the Pacific Ocean while having brunch! read more

Fun place to eat and enjoyed the view from our outside table ! Everyone enjoyed the food and even with COVID , they made it very easy to feel comfortable and safe. Highly recommend when visiting HMB ! read more

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Moss Beach Distillery is a nice secluded find nestled between residential homes on the bluff.. The restaurant overlooks the ocean. Outside, on the lower level, there is self service seating around gas fire pits. Customers, and their dogs, eat and drink in a casual setting while observing the scenic view We had several nice dishes: beer battered artichokes; seared ahi with cucumbers, ginger and daikon sprouts; and panko-crusted Petrale Sole. All were good and reasonably priced. All in all a fun place that is somewhat off the beaten path. read more

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Great view from the Moss Beach Distillery. Food was also very good!

What a fun place! We stopped there for a dirnk and an appetizer before dinner. Artichoke hearts were huge and delicious. The view is wonderful. We definitely will return for dinner next time. read more

Driving from San Jose to Half Moon Bay during the summer time is like traveling at the highest altitude in a Boeing 787 Dreamliner cruising through the international timeline zone. One could hardly wait to cross-over from the daylight to a more relaxed and cooler evening atmosphere. Upon today's arrival, the temperature is about 64 degrees Fahrenheit. The hazy and misty oceanic atmosphere perfectly envelopes Moss Beach Distillery while the view, and one must agree, is one of the best along the Pacific Coast- somber, still, panoramic and spectacular! Then one may ask what more do they need in life because this alone can fill one's soul. Ah, the cuisine! Indeed, inside Moss Beach Distillery awaits an orchestra of food, drinks, ambiance and service. I almost forgot that these are the main reasons why we came back tonight. Yes, a party of 4, a birthday celebration, and a very optimistic rediscovery: these very key elements came together in perfect harmony this evening. Our server, Susan, seated us in one of the best spots in the restaurant - a corner with full ocean view; and, all throughout, she was very attentive, friendly and accommodating. APPETIZERS: The Fried Calamari came in at the right flavour and texture served with tartar and cocktail sauces, as well as a sesame flavoured coleslaw - a must-try item. The Cheese Bread which was served warm came in with a marinara sauce. Very good! The Garlic Fries were tasty. Garlicky but not overpowering. ENTREE: The Ahi Tuna dinner plate was generously served in a honey-teriyaki glaze, and topped with a pineapple salsa complimented with seasonal sautéed vegetable. There is a good balance of texture, color and flavour. The Crusted-Shrimp came with freshly cooked French fries. The shrimps are large. DRINKS: The Blue Lady Martini and The Mango Margarita are very well-balanced in taste. DESSERT: The Lava Cake and the Cheesecake with Grand Marnier sauce are to die for! The quality of food, drinks and service at Moss Beach Distillery met our expectation tonight. It was an experience that will be long-remembered. Not to forget the view of a vast and calm ocean coming from one of the restaurant's best dining spots. There we were tonight, just having a great dining experience, as well as enjoying great friends' company. Thank You Moss Beach Distillery, Thank You Susan for Being an Effectivet Brand Ambassador! read more

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Off the beaten path, good food selection, unbeatable view plenty of parking excellent service at a fair price

We went here with my brother who has celiac (gluten allergy) and he is also a picky eater. Our waiter Susan was a great server. She was patient and kind and was easy to connect to. The service was amazing and the food was delicious. I highly recommend this place if you are ever in the area. read more

We've lived in the Bay Area all our lives but only discovered this on a hike a few months ago, and our daughter was in from Chicago and we decided to try this historic institution out. I must first give a 5 star review to Susan, our waitress: all waitstaff should be trained by her. She was most attentive to us, friendly, and personable. And one of my pet peeves is diners launching FaceTime as soon as they sit down. Susan immediately came over and politely asked to take her call outside; the diner pushed back and Susan became insistent, gently so but she got the point across. Put the damn phone away and enjoy lunch with your other friend at the table. Later, some Tech Bros were loudly "dealmaking" at a table across the room and she came over to me and asked if we wanted them to take it down a notch. She's a classic, old school, top notch server and we tipped her amply! Nothing ruins a meal out worse than rude people talking loudly either into their phones or on FaceTime when me and my family are trying to have a nice meal at a top notch restaurant. The food was excellent: fish and chips for my wife, cioppino for our daughter, and seafood sliders for me. All well prepared, all excellent...and what's not to love with the Pacific Ocean crashing on the beach just below your table. read more

My husband and I just had dinner here tonight. We were surprised by the 3.5 stars ratings, because the service and food was amazing! We were given a number upon arrival and was told to seat ourselves in the patio. It was a little chilly, but the fire pit kept us warm. We enjoyed the fresh oysters, clam chowder (we ordered seconds!), linguine di mare and yellowfin tuna steak. My husband also liked his pomegrantini. We ended dinner with the chocolate fudge cake a la mode. We will definitely be back. Our server, Miguel was really attentive. Make sure you make a reservation first since they don't take walk ins. read more

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We choose to come here for lunch on our special trip to Half Moon Bay today , had been wanting to since October, it is a beautiful restaurant,we had a beautiful view and everything looked so nice, we loved the elevator and was helped by a very nice young man on how to use it. We were greeted and served by Susan, Connor and Dylan who all took such good care of us and were so friendly and made our experience so nice, the food was beyond delicious and the best hamburger I have ever had, I encourage everyone to try it and definitely come here for a very nice time at a very special place. Thank you all , we will be back. read more

This is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the scenary! There is a cozy patio with multiple fire pits, seating areas and blankets. The view is amazing and we watched the seals playing on the rocks below. The service was a little confusing as there was no wait staff outside so you had to go inside and upstairs to order. There were four of us and we decided to order a few things to share - the fish and chips, kale and quinoa salad and veggie quesadilla. You receive a number when ordering and the food is brought out, but no silverware or napkins which we had to hunt down. The fish and chips were good, but nothing we can't find back home in Indiana. The kale and quinoa salad was amazing (and massive)! Fresh kale, quinoa, feta, dried cranberries and toasted macadamia nuts tossed with a lemon dijon vinaigrette. I can't wait to try and replicate at home - light and refreshing! The quesadilla was great as well but a little heavy on the cheese. Prices were a little high, but the ambiance and view make up for it. read more

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So I went for dining after really long- thanks to covid and extra precautions because I have a newborn. Positives :- 1. Amazing view 2. Good food. We ordered chicken sandwich & chicken wings and they both were yum. 3. Nice staff. We had a reservation for outside sitting but after reaching there it was too windy. And we had our 3 month old baby so staff was nice enough to offer us an indoor sitting. 4. Everyone was wearing masks and tables were sanitized before we sat so that was good. Negatives :- 1. The tables were not at a 6 feet distance from each other. Which was super important to me as I am taking all precautions bcz I have a newborn. When we were sitting outside some people were shifting tables in order to sit near fireplace which was making distance between tables even lesser and staff was seeing this but not saying anything. 2. Dogs should be on leash. The table next to me had a dog who kept on coming to our table and licked our feet. It was so frustrating and was such a mood killer. 3. They serve cocktails in plastic glass. Firstly that doesn't give a good feel at all. N secondly it was so windy that I was holding my glass throughout bcz I was afraid it might fall and spoil my clothes. And FYI - that did happen to the table which was next to me. 4. They need new Table and chair. We had paper napkins underneath the table to maintain its balance. The tables and chair are of very bad quality. The least they could do was to have a nice table cloth. read more

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Wow. Can't believe I waited this long to try it out. Beautiful views. A ton of seating. Food was absolutely amazing. Bar looked great. All service was so so kind. Can't wait to be back! read more

Best clam chowder, beach views and outdoor patio! I sometimes call ahead just to pick up the Chowder because I love it so much!

Wonderful staff, tasty and fresh food, reasonably priced. We always look forward to a special time at the Distillery.

Fun little spot, very kid friendly, they sell warm blankets for when your outside and over all the people were very friendly and food was yummy read more

Brought our dog so sat in the outdoor area. Good service. Tuna on chibata was excellent. Clam chowder and calamari were good.

We just happened upon Moss Beach Distillery, lucky for us Gorgeous views, great service from Tan and the other excellent wait staff, I'm sorry I didn't get her name I ordered the Petrole Sole, it was amazing. We had a magnificent view of the ocean. read more

I've been here before but this was the first stop for lunch on our PCH1 trip. It didn't open until 12 and we were early so we went to the beach below. Once open we had beverages and had the burger and fish tacos. I split my meal with my girlfriend and although her fish tacos were light and yummy... my burger was YUMMY! Garlic fries did not disappoint. The view from the outside patio is beautiful. I prefer sitting at the bar where you can get service quickly. The oyster shooters were also very good.... read more

Moss Beach Distillery - Seafood Near Me - Moss Beach, California

Fairly busy for a Thursday night. Make your choices and then order at the bar. Prices are a bit high. The green salad is NOT worth $12. Go for the artichoke hearts instead! Seafood platter was tasty and fresh with tons of food! Skirt steak was good with a slightly strange presentation (stacked on mashed potatoes) but the sauces were nice. Dessert was apple tart. Yummy with the ice cream. Couldn't decide if the chipped Formica tables were charming or a strange background for our $30+ entrees. Service was friendly and I like to support our local businesses. The outdoor seating is awesome if the weather isn't too cold. Blankets and fire pits are on offer. read more

The patio can be windy but it's a beautiful view, the food is ok for the price. You need to make a reservation but it won't guarantee you a specific spot. The staff is very friendly. read more

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I definitely will never recommend this place for anyone that is younger than 35, because the place prefer older people and the treatment is very noticeable. The only reason that we chose this place was because we were in town visiting family and wanted a relaxing place near the ocean. The wait time was ridiculous 1hour even when they had available sitting .Also, we witnessed the the manager on duty give people preferences without any reservations. Later,we waited for about 20 minutes before we got any water served and not to mention about our coffees and the food. Finally, the food was not bad but the wait time of 3 hours to be served was not worth it. read more

Found this gem while driving on the coast with an out of town visitor. Stopped in for lunch, and the food was amazing. Though the set-up to eat outside is a little challenging, and requires stairs (though there is a ramp around the building once you've placed your order at the bar.). Couldn't love the staff more -- they are friendly and helpful. Oh, the view? The thing is that they don't even have to try too hard with the food or service, with that view! But luckily, they do! And it's a win-win. read more