Oh man. Regret trying this place. The service was really lacking. Not even a cup of water was offered or served. The food was horrible, sorry to say this. From the oysters , clam chowder , tuna sandwich.... Ughhh read more

This was my favorite restaurant to take people to that I care about up until this past weekend. Had a reservation but came a little early to have a drink n celebrate a friends birthday. Greeted rudely by hostess who said that we couldn't go into bar because taking walk ins because they needed the business. Then she said that we could sit outside on the patio which I wasn't having at night in the freezing weather. I walked into the bar area where there were some open tables n claimed one. Hostess let me know that if we wanted to eat in the dining area that they were setting up a table 30 minutes before reservation. Rushing us. Surprised to find that dining area was not an improvement over the bar n walk in area. I don't know what didn't happen since covid reopening? We ordered an appetizer n barely got it before dinner was served by other staff n not our server. He btw was inattentive throughout the night n if it want for the wait staff we may still be sitting there. We were the last ones in the place as we waited for birthday cake to be brought in as I had to remind server. He then asked if we should sing! What a huge disappointment from beginning until end. Consequently I won't be returning after all these years as there are so many better places to eat on the coast. Oh n the server highly recommended the seafood platter which was filled with calamari n 2 prawns n 1 piece of rock cod. Are you kidding me? read more

Outdoor seating has great views and very dog friendly. The fire pit is so warm and cosy. We had the clam chowder and fish and chips. Both great choices. I really liked the drinks as well. The only thing I wish was if they took orders at the seating outside. You have to order inside and they bring your food. I'll be surely coming back here for the views and the atmosphere . read more

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We got an outdoor table, which was perfect for the weather and the ocean view. Servers helped set up umbrella shade for tables that want them. All the dishes were excellent: soup, garlic bread, calms, delicious and large crab cakes. All seafood were very fresh and of best made quality. There were also a number of gluten free pasta and other options. Will definitely come back at the next opportunity. read more

Little hidden gem. We stopped for a quick relaxing drink. The dog friendly patio is hidden and in the back of the restaurant. There are only a few tables with chairs lots of chairs, some wooden benches and a few fire pits. read more

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A perfect restaurant in a beautiful location. Main dishes were good, no surprise, but i want to especially praise their oysters as a starter. Thick and delicious. We came there on a weekday at 1 pm without reservation and got service instantly, but upon leaving we spotted a line at the entrance, so you may want to make a reservation at late lunch time. The only drawback is that there's no cellular reception at their back terrace, and no WiFi by them. Do you care enjoying the surroundings? read more

Great historic establishment! Menu is full of yummy dishes. Inside and outside seating options, with great views of the ocean. Love the historic tale of the haunting over the years. Servers are knowledgeable of the building history and the menu options, and they are all friendly and accommodating. read more

Amazing Food and friendly Staff & Management, especially Mel! I had the Oysters and Ahi at the bar.. so relaxing looking out at the ocean... read more

Moss Beach Distillery - Coolest Person EVER!! Soooo friendly and helpful! - Seafood Near Me - Moss Beach, California

I went twice in one week, both visits were consistent, friendly staff, excellent food! Super precautions with covid and beautiful view! Ordered the fish and chips, crab cakes, shrimp salad, fish tacos and seafood quesadilla. All were absolutely amazing! The fish batter is out of this world! They do need some new tables and chairs, things are a bit run down and both times our tables wobbled and had napkins propped underneath the legs to steady the tables. Staff is fantastic about sanitation and cleaning but I fear it's time to get some new tables and chairs. read more

Love the patio seating to see the ocean, food is always fresh, and they make great drinks!

Came here for lunch on a Saturday to celebrate a birthday. There was so much traffic on the way over from SJ that we were 15 minutes late for our reservation, and the rest of the party came about an hour later. Our server, Susan, was very understanding and never made a big deal about the entire party not being there. I give this place 4 stars because the food and service are excellent, but the food comes out really slow. So, good company & no drama are essential when dining here. Haha. They are also very dog-friendly. You can bring your dog, sit on their outdoor patio, and order from their dog menu so your dog can eat with you. The dishes we ordered were all very delicious. For appetizers, we got the calamari and cheesy garlic bread. For main dishes, we got the coquille de mare, crab cakes (from the appetizer menu), clam steamer, linguine di mare, and fish and chips. I got the coquille de mare, which is a crab, shrimp, and mushroom bake with a creamy parmesan, swiss, and jack cheese blend. It's served with rice and veggies. The bake itself is very rich and heavy, so eating it with the rice and veggies actually makes it easier to eat. It's very delicious! Our server, Susan, was extremely nice! She was very attentive and made sure we had everything we needed, even though her section was very busy! She even lit up the birthday cake we brought for the birthday celebrant and was willing to cut and serve it to us (but we did the cutting and serving ourselves). I gave her some cake because she was so good to us. :) I will be coming back and bringing the dog next time. read more

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If I would have written a review the first time we went it would have been 1 star. We went a couple weeks ago. We are from out of the area and there was a group of 7 of us. We chose this place due to the view and the great selection on the menu. When I made the reservation we were told since we were a big group that we had to be in the parking lot which wasn't an issue to us, however while we were there a large group was waiting for a table and then were escorted to the back patio area which confused us. Then we asked our server about our appitizers and she said our food was ready, then took 20 minutes to bring us our food. This was a very disappointing experience, especially since we had heard such great things. What really turned all this around was this past Sunday we were in the area again, just a couple of us, and we decided to give them one last try. I had called the manager and explained what happened the previous week and how disappointed we were but wanted to give them another chance. He apologized and said to come in and give them another chance and our experience will be much better and that he would give us a discount. We came and he was right! The experience was 10x better! Mateo was our server and he did an amazing job making sure we got taken care of. The manager on the shift came over and we spoke to them and she took off all the alcohol on our bill. It was a nice little gesture and great customer service! We will definitely be back! read more

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

I wish we had taken a picture of the food here. 11/10 WOULD RECOMMEND. We got food off the gluten free menu. I also had an order of garlic fries. So delicious. Cute little story about the blue lady that haunts the area. The waitress brought out a paper explaining more. This place is full of character. We left so impressed. Waitress Anita was so caring and accommodating. She was so accommodating. She made our entire experience amazing. So friendly. read more

We absolutely loved this place! The clam chowder is bomb, the menu has a great selection and we were both very happy with our meals. Our server was very sweet, as was the young bus boy. We came here for a quick anniversary get away and advised them in the reservations, they comp'd us chocolate cake and took a souvenir photo with a Polaroid. read more

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Approximately 38 of us were at the MB Distillery for a birthday party. What a delightful evening! The back room was perfect. Susan and Kathleen took such good care of us. There is nothing to compare to the beauty of the sunset and the view! read more

Servers very friendly. Food marginal at best. Average customer age 60+. Why all employees still wear masks is beyond me. No one in the restaurant wears them. read more

Super cute place with amazing clam cower. Definitely a must see view with a few friends and enjoy a few bites. read more

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This place is in a historic building with wonderful view of the ocean. The food and service were both very good. We went late in the afternoon and so it wasn't crowded and got a table by the window without a reservation. But you need to be on your guard because the place is haunted and you never know when the Blue Lady decides to make an appearance. read more

Other than being pricey, this place is great. Oceanview and gas fire pits are the special features. Has history and character but those are not good enough, you come for the ocean and fire pits. Can be freezing outside, so layers are a good idea. Food, is decent to good, but that is not why you come here, but they try and some items are good. read more

so i wanted to give a 4 star.... VIEW- amazing and nothing you can complain about. FOOD- was split, my chicken sandwhich, subsituted the jack cheese for the goat and i thought it was darn amazing. my bf got the fish and chips and wasn't that impressed. i'm a ice tea junkie and i thought it tasted a little off, but thats more of a pref on my end options for food is limited, one page of "lite" menu, which ithink is referencing the price, lol and then the brunch which you must pay the $34 for. about 10 items each i think on the menu... $$$ - for me it's a little expensive...$17 for the burger and about the same i think for the fish and chips. they have a brunch for like $34 that you get a "regular" food item nothing crazy special, BUT you do get unlimited mimosas or wine so for that it's not all that bad i suppose SERVICE - i will say the majority of all the people were awesome and nice. our cups of water and ice tea were both never empty EXTRA - they do have a couple of TV's which my BF was thrilled about since it was playoffs for NBA :) i think if we both had amazing food items and and/or the price was a little nicer on the pocket book i would give 4...but it is a nice experience if you don't mind the cost read more

Moss Beach Distillery - Chicken sandwich with goat cheese instead of jack...$17. It was delicious! - Seafood Near Me - Moss Beach, California

This place is a bit out of the way, but well worth the drive. Even just from the parking lot, the views of the cliffs and the beach are beautiful, especially at sunset. A short walk away from the distillery, there's a path and a set of stairs that leads down to the beach. The distillery has an outdoor patio with firepits which are great to hang out at with a mug of steaming hot chocolate or coffee after the sun goes down (though they have a fully-stocked bar, so there are lots more options than that). The staff at the restaurant are friendly, but I did not find them very attentive (or available in general) the last few times I've been here. The restaurant has an almost old world-y feel, due to the decor. The menu has a story that's interesting to read, which I won't spoil here. To summarize: - amazing views - okay food - but inconsistent service experiences read more

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Bartender and hostess were extremely busy on Sunday but both had a big smile and were very helpful. Tip them big. They work hard for you. Thank you for the bar service and for fitting me in. Thank you for making my day special. I love the view and feel of this place. read more

Amazing view to compliment some amazing food. Call ahead and reserve a parking spot and enjoy the ocean view. read more

Moss Beach Distillery - View from the parking lot - Seafood Near Me - Moss Beach, California

Place could be nice by the ocean, but food was definitely poorly cooked & plated. Taste of crabcake s were cardboardish and quite blackened. read more

It has been about 4 years since the last time I was here. Unfortunately, the food is NOT nearly as good as it used to be. The French Onion soup was really disappointing. It was served hot, but not hot enough. The cheese topping had solidified into a solid sheet, and in the soup itself there was a huge piece of onion peel and a whole bay leaf! A friend had the Oyster Shooter which was just two small oysters in a little brine. The Fish & Chips were good, but the Prawns & Chips were not. The prawns were coated in a batter that was "off white" and looked and tasted very pasty. They had either not been deep fried long enough or the oil was not hot enough. An EXPENSIVE disappointment.... (On the plus side, the service and attitude of the waiters was excellent!) read more

This restaurant has Good food, pleasant employees and beautiful location . It also has a interesting history and a ghost

Fantastic...great food, extensive menu. Great location for a California sunset! Service was fast and friendly! Will definitely recommend

One star for view only. Food came in plastic containers, ordered chowder, didn't get spoons. Never got iced tea ordered. Food inedible, all drinks came in plastic cups. Waited to order second round of drinks but gave up. Sesame yellow tuna very slimy . read more

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Don't waste your time driving out here. The rude hostess wouldn't quote a wait for outside and basically told me it wasn't worth putting my name in after we were already there. Booking the entire day to full capacity and not having any leeway for walk ins (we were willing to wait) is ridiculous. Make sure you have a reservation or just keep driving to Sams. ETA- rather than making sure you have a reservation before going, just skip it and keep driving. Many other great options that are nicer and tastier to choose from! read more

Rain, hail or COVID ..consistently GREAT! Thank you for giving us a day when we forgot about everything else read more

Are you scared of a ghost? How do you feel when Casper would stop by to check on you and ask how your dinner is going..... haha. I have been wanting to check out this place when so my parents and my brothers raved about the food here. So here I'm for the first time having dinner. The place was not haunted tonight as its well known and mysterious history. The location is pretty. There's lots of parking. Unfortunately, the road to the restaurant is real bad. So drive carefully and slowly, especially in the dark. We made our reservation but had to wait for the table to be cleaned. The service is good. The food is different The menu offers many various interesting dishes. The buttermilk onion ring and smoke salmon carpaccio were ok. Fernando's fettuccine Alfredo was terrible. The filet mignon was overcooked and the pasta was greasy with butter. My favorite were coquile de mer and seafood quesadilla. Complementary bread was probably the best part of the meal. There is a very nice patio with a fire pit overlooking the ocean. Make sure to check it out after dinner! Overall, this restaurant is alright. read more

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One of the first things you see upon arrival here is a sign welcoming dogs, and then you encounter other signs pointing the way to the pooch-friendly patio. We headed for the dining room instead and were shown to a window table overlooking the Pacific. Lunch was good. We had cups of clam chowder and an order of calamari that looked to be cut from filets. No complaints there. The dining room was another story. It was jarringly loud, thanks to a champagne-quaffing party of eight led by an obnoxious young man droning-on bombastically about Bay Area real estate prices, international travel destinations, and a recent stay at a Ritz-Carlton. While we didn't learn his name, we did hear numerous eardrum-splitting references to his apparent partner, Chelsea. I would have preferred sitting with the dogs. read more

We made reservations for 6:45 on Saturday night. I have to say that my family and I were excited to eat here. There is a good feeling I get as we are pulling into the parking lot. Sounds crazy but the ocean is right there. We were seated at our table before 6:45. We ordered a shrimp cocktail and crab cakes for appetizers. Mmmmmm. A horseradish and cocktail sauce had my senses on fire. I have to take away a star due to the fish being somewhat fibrous. It was still better than a lot of places except a few. There really isn't a restaurant I have received better service. They were busy but that level of service never once dropped off. We'll be back at some point. There are too many things that make this place unique and special. read more

Went here with a relative. The sign is right in HWY 1 but you have to drive through a street to get to the restaurant. Plenty of parking once you get there. It's wise to get reservations ahead of time as this is a busy restaurant but luckily there was a free table for 2. I ordered a Yellowfin Tuna Sandwich cooked medium rare. I did enjoy the fries which was crispy and not too oily. While that was good I thought their seafood quesadilla was nice and more than enough for 1 person. Nice big pieces of shrimp with guacamole. There's outdoor seating too with heat lamps but I bet it would be great to sit here on a warm summer evening while watching the sun set. It's very noisy with the indoor seating. It was hard to have a conversation. read more

Moss Beach Distillery - Yellowfin Tuna Sandwich with fries - Seafood Near Me - Moss Beach, California

Good old fashioned attentive service-- the way it used to be, in a very positive way. Amazing views of the ocean, one of the BEST clam chowders I've ever had, and historic Prohibition charm with a ghost story. read more

Friendly service, cool history, and striking location. Only reason for not five stars is the price of food is a little high.

Great Father's Day dinner at sunsetPlace was packed when we arrived way ahead of our scheduled 6:30 pm reservation. We dined out on patio - well worth the wait - all servers and staff very friendly - our server Christian was amazing - great drink & food recommendations! Overall great experience and good food! Will return to try out more of the menu! read more

Super friendly staff and a great menu. Of course, the views from either the dining room or the patio should not be ignored - awesome as the sun sets. Must have the Blue Lady!! read more

First time coming here for a pre Valentines lunch with my husband. The ambiance is beautiful with high ceiling windows and the view is spectacular. Too bad it was foggy but we still had a wonderful time! Our server was Susan and she was friendly and gave us awesome recommendations! We had the clam chowder to share, I ordered the fish tacos and hubby had the seafood platter! Generous servings and delicious! Thank you for making it a great expierence! Would recommend and must make reservations! Quite a busy place!! read more

Drove over to the coast today to have lunch with a dear friend from Germany. Decided to try a new place. Very very impressed. The location is perfect right on the ocean, the chairs are comfortable, plenty of natural light by the window and we were promptly served ice water by Romero. He was one of the most pleasant waiters I have encountered. I just wanted a plain piece of fresh fish without all the sauce and seasonings and he made it happen with the salmon. Perfectly grilled medium rare for me so it's nice and moist in the middle. My friend had the seared ahi tuna with thinly sliced cucumber and ginger plus a nice dipping sauce. Most impressive were the vegetables accompanying the fish. Usually you get the carrots, broccoli, zucchini. This came with sautéed kale, julienned carrots, green beans, artichoke hearts, and Brussel sprouts. Just enough seasoning to make it flavorful but not overpowering. We skipped dessert because of Thanksgiving a few days before but she had an Irish coffee and I had ice tea. Everything was a 10+. Can't wait to come back especially when Romero talked about happy hour from 5 o'clock to 7 o'clock Monday through Friday where the alcoholic drinks are half price and a bottle of wine is half price as well in the bar. Our window overlooked the patio below with fire pits, comfortable chairs, and even blankets for the chill night air. The history is incredible. It used to be a landing place for alcohol during prohibition off of the San Mateo coast. Franks Place .... I have included a historical placard photo. read more

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