This restaurant is one of the worst I have ever experienced. This is worse than a tourist trap. Service: The service was laughably terrible. For $35 a dish, the service should be unbelievably good. 2 persons in our 3 group did not receive their food until 30 minutes after one person got their main, even after asking the waiter every 10 minutes. The drinks were filled so far on the top, that when they were handed to us they spilled all over. The food: The food was absolutely subpar at best. I would have expected this food to be in a restaurant that charges $7 a dish. But, it's not, this is a $35 per dish place. The seafood was subpar at best. The ambiance however, is a great location, if you could actually see over the high hedges that are placed outlining the outside area. If you are inside you should be fine. Absolutely steer CLEAR of this sad restaurant. For its history, I would have guessed it would be better. Sad! read more

The best New England clam chowder we have ever had! Mandarin and beet salad was delicious! I had it with grilled salmon, which was cooked perfectly. read more

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Came here to celebrate my birthday and had an amazing experience, the food and ambiance and the oceanview couldn'tbe beat. Our waitress Brenda, went above and beyond. Been years since we've been here and we will definitely be back soon! Props to this amazing staff who made our experience truly unforgettable! read more

Our waiter, Chris made the whole lunch experience fantastic! Crab cakes and artichoke hearts deep fried were amazing appetizers and potrale sole and fish tacos were excellent. The beef sliders were delicious too! Highly recommend for food, service and amazing ocean views! read more

The views were amazing. The food was very good and tasty. The Waite staff was attentive of all our needs

Get a beautiful celebration for an 80th birthday! The servers were very attentive. Beautiful location. read more

Moss Beach Distillery - The view is stunning - Seafood Near Me - Moss Beach, California

We went after visiting the pumpkin patch and happened to stumble upon this gem. The ambiance is amazing and so is the food! We ended up eating in the bar area and talked to many locals and had such a memorable experience! We cannot wait to go back! read more

We have been here many times before and enjoyed the food and drinks. We went on the Fourth of July as we were excited about having lunch at the distillery, especially about the distillery burger. Unfortunately, the exhaust in the kitchen was not working properly, which was causing smoke inside the kitchen, so they couldn't make the burgers. So we decided to get the chicken sandwich and the seafood platter. We noticed they downsized the seafood platter as we had this plate before. Before, they would serve three pieces of fish and now only one, and light on calamari and prawns. The fries were soggy and cold. The chicken sandwich had no taste. For drinks, I had a vodka martini straight up, which was fine, and my partner had a Caipirinha which fell a bit short. The service was OK. Hope things get better as we really like this place. read more

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

Lovely place, good food, service so-so. It used to be great in all dimensions. Declined. It needs its charm back.

We were here for spring break and ordered their famous blue lady drink, it was quite delicious and very, very strong-- with a fascinating story behind it. We had a wonderful server who was friendly and helpful. The food is a bit overpriced but to be expected for the great atmosphere. You have to check out their dining areas overlooking the oceans, their patio on a nice day, and a wonderful historic bar with great red leather seats and stained glass lamps ! Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a nice restaurant by the beach read more

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Stopped in on a very cold and foggy afternoon. The restaurant was clean and the staff were great. We had a couple of drinks and appetizers in the bar. The drinks were on point and the crabcakes were delicious. Looking forward to going back and having a nice dinner. read more

This place still makes the best clam chowder imo. Sweet fresh clammy taste. Doesn't have the potatoey starchy or floury taste that some clam chowders tend to have. Not watered down of overly buttery milky. Just right. Of course the bread is good too. The calamari is nicely fried. Light and crisp. Can't complain about a wonderful midday snack with a direct view of the ocean. read more

This is our go to place when in Half Moon Bay. Awesome views so I suggest you reserve a window seat ahead of time. The waiters and waitress's are very attentive, nice and informative. The food is always very good and a 10/10. There is a legend about the place is haunted by the ghost of the blue lady and although we never physically seen her we had a couple experiences there but can't 100% confirm it was paranormal. My wife went to the restroom and hung her purse on the door and her purse started to swing on the hook. Another time i was at the table by myself while she was in the restroom, i had my face buried in the menu and heard the waitress walk up to the table and say something. I didn't understand what she said so I looked up and there was no one there. So i contributed it to chatter from the other tables because it can get kinda loud in there but it still was weird. Still this place is a gem. read more

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Service is great. Selection of wines and beers and cocktails is terrific. The ambience is a Mx of fine dining and diner. The views are amazing and the patio seating looked amazing right over the cliff where waved are pounding. Quite a magnificent view and location, in addition to it being a historic landmark. I had fish and chips. It was fresh and actually home made. Very good! Definitely worth a repeat visit! read more

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

A unique establishment on the coast, with a storied history and views that cant be beat. I can vouch for the quality of the tuna sandwich and the fish tacos, salmon flatbread is another winner. Portions are pretty generous - if you hungry - MBD has go you covered. read more

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I really like this place! Had lunch here today for my wife's birthday. Lucked out with great sunny weather. Food and service were great, as usual. I had a trio of fish sliders. For sure the ahi was the best. Birthday girl had fish and chips which were good. Pretty crowded on this beautiful winter day (Wednesday) read more

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Clam chowder is what to get! A big bowl! Best I've had. I would drive back for this anytime.

We had not visited Moss Beach Distillery for many years but decided to go down memory lane with a couple of friends. We were not disappointed - the food was very good (especially the battered artichoke hearts, the clam chowder and the fish tacos) and the service was great. They even packaged up our leftovers beautifully! We enjoyed the wonderful ocean views - especially since it was a stormy day and the waves were huge. Will definitely return - it was better than our collective memories! read more

I lived in my speech in the 1980s when the restaurant was as good. It was going to get. They had a salad bar or clam chowder as a starter and credible cooking on fish and things like lamb chops. I lived up the street about 100 yards from the restaurant and it was very hard to get into on the weekends. At some point the restaurant became a complete tourist trap with horrible food. Last time I went there I had pork chops, which were not good. If you wanna hang out on the deck and have a drink or some oysters, it might be the thing to do. They are at an incredible location. They claimed to have a ghost which is a person who was murdered. It has the history of prohibition rum running. It's not a gourmet place. read more

Awesome views of the Pacific ocean and yummy food at reasonable prices. Sat inside to enjoy the ambiance and still be comfortable.  I ordered the Beet and Mandarin Salad, it had walnuts and blue cheese, oh sooo good. The vinaigrette dressing maintained the healthy theme. Shared some raw and baked oysters with friends, both sets were great, it seemed fitting to eat oysters next to the ocean. Also had a Cocoa Martini, it was good but bit too sweet for me, it should stick with the sours. Would definitely come again. read more

Moss Beach Distillery is a must visit. Charming w a great view. Rosey was fantastic--friendly, attentive, and incredibly knowledgeable. Her cocktail recommendations were perfect, and she made us feel genuinely taken care of. She truly elevated our experience, and we can't wait to come back. read more

Great service and food is outstanding staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed. We had the filet and salmon carpaccio appetizer, both were mind blowing with great flavor. Well done moss beach A+ read more

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Great little historic stop while in HMB. We had clam chowder, fish and chips, and the fried prawns. Everything was fresh and delicious. Service was quick and attentive. We will for sure be back. Note: they have an outdoor patio that we didn't get a chance to checkout. Looked like a great place to enjoy coastal views on a sunny day. We will report back once we make another day date out of this place. read more

Perfect for a quiet dinner. The lighting and background music created such a relaxing atmosphere. A great place to unwind

Our favorite restaurant in Half Moon Bay. Spectacular ocean view, along with the great food and service makes this place special and are never disappointed. We especially love the bar area. We always try to get there Friday through Monday when our favorite bartender Tan is working. Not only are his drinks excellent but love visiting with him. Although he's busy he takes the time to interact and get to know his customers on a more personal level. Can't wait till my next visit to the Distillery for a great meal and visit with our favorite bartender Tan. Steve and Kim read more

The view alone makes this place worth it. The food and drinks were good as well. We ate inside and then went downstairs outside to enjoy a drink and more of the view. The service was great as well. We made an early reservation to try and get a table by a window. We had to wait a little bit but the hostess got us a table next to the window. I think the prices are very reasonable for being right on the ocean read more

Omg this place is gorgeous, the food is fantastic and the DRINKS.... I had "The Executive" Coffee drink and Rosey made it PERFECTLY. I don't come to this area often, but it'll be on the top of my recommendation list for those who come to this area! read more

Cool, historic restaurant tucked away in a small residential neighborhood off Hwy 1, and water front with beautiful ocean views. The veggie sandwich was delicious and the ciabatta bun it was served on was so soft and tasty, as well as the veggies and sauce. I enjoyed my Prohibition Mai Tai (the restaurant has a history of bootlegging and ghosts) and M enjoyed The Blue Lady (cocktail, not the ghost!) Service was pleasant and prompt and they were able to seat us at the window with a great view. There is also an outside patio, but it was full, but that was a blessing because the view is a bit better from inside! read more

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Was there last week and had some delicious fish and chips with a cup of chowder and it was delicious! Best chowder I had in a long time! Service was also wonderful our server Haide did a wonderful job! Hope to visit soon again. read more

This is a landmark at Moss Beach, but it's a bit dated. From the decor, to the lounge music, to the menu, it's a place your grandparents would love. But don't get me wrong, there's still plenty for everyone to enjoy. The view is spectacular. The patio is right by the beach, and there are plenty of heaters to keep you warm. The inside is surrounded by large glass windows so there's still a great view. We arrived around 1pm on a Saturday and it was still pretty busy from lunch. The patio was full, and we snagged the last table inside. The couple behind us had to sit at the bar. The menu is very basic Americana "shore food", like fish and chips, clam chowder, burgers, etc. The food and service was good. My only complaint is my water glass smelled strongly of detergent. What we had: + Caesar salad - basic but good. No anchovies, but lots of shaved Parmesan. + Dos fish tacos - you can choose grilled or fried, and of course, I go with the fried. Both tacos were a good size (larger than street tacos) and was quite good. + Triple sliders - 3 mini burgers. One had mushrooms, one had onions, and one had bacon. They were all pretty meaty and tasted good. Overall, a nice place to have a good meal and relax with a drink by the ocean. read more

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Delicious seafood in a charming historic building with a view! Get there early for a good view. The building was a former site to import alcohol during the prohibition era and there are rumors of haunting from an iconic Blue Lady. We went right at opening hours on Sunday and there was already a decent line outside. Pros: - Food is delicious! Cioppino had a nice wine flavor infused, garlic bread was crunchy, and the fish and chips are also great - there are both indoor and outdoor seating available, with heat lamps outside - wonderful service from staff - it's close to a trail that overlooks moss beach (with harbor seals!) Cons: - sometimes the clam chowder is served lukewarm - slightly on the pricier side, but justifiable due to location/service read more

Moss Beach Distillery - Fish and chips, New England clam chowder - Seafood Near Me - Moss Beach, California

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No one and anyone can never get bored while dining here at Moss Beach Distillery. My experience for today was awesome and I was served by the wonderful Chris Lennon at the bar. Even on an overcast day, it is comfortable and enjoyable to snag a great tasting Caesar salad and the Blue Lady or the Lemon drop! As always, the customer service is always excellent! For example, once I'm at the bar, Chris has a Blue Lady prepping to be poured into a cold martini glass. I truly appreciate his excellent customer service when he is in service. The ambiance is where you can't find no other either you're dining inside or outside. I hope that when you dine here, enjoy every minute of it - the food items, the ambience, the sunsets and Moss Beach Distillery's awesome staff ! read more

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amazing view and amazing food. The woman on a date next to us enjoyed it as much as my dad and I. read more

Lovely ambience. Amazing views. Great service. Tasty food. Need I say more? Our waiter Fabian was very attentive and offered great suggestions when we asked for input. The beet and mandarin salad and the shrimp and crab quesadilla were both excellent. Will definitely be going back! read more

Great cioppino with great service and views. What more do you want? This was our second visit and it is now firmly on our short list of regular stops for area road trips. read more

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

Really awesome spot that is great for any party size. Service was amazing, and our table of 15 or so had such a time. For sharing, we ordered the fried pickles, oysters, and fried artichokes. All were legit amazing! For my main course, I ordered the two pork chops, and they were hands down the best I've had. The only downfall is that I have to travel a billion miles just to go back to get them. Super flavorful, great presentation, and juicy. Our group also ordered a plethora of desserts to try everything. Their old fashions were a bit odd, as they had muddled fruits and soda water? Not really a great drink, but perhaps stick with wine. read more

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Beautiful place to eat. Romantic. Foods are great. Service was awesome. We visited here Wednesday lunch time. Only window seats were filled. We got seafood pasta and seafood platter plus a chowder to share. All great. read more

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I haven't been here in years; hasn't changed much other than there now appears to be tables outside & way back when you could just sit on the ground, order a drink & watch the sunset. For this visit we sat inside, cocktails all around, service was on point. I had ordered a mojito & oddly it came with very little to no mint? Maybe they were out? The best part is the mint. Everyone else's drinks from the lemon drop to the manhattan & wine were solid. Next was an appetizer of the fried artichoke hearts, okay. There was an order of the stuffed salmon, the pasta with shrimp & clams, pasta & steak, & crab cakes. The salmon was a tad over cooked; the pasta dishes were loaded; the salad under the crab cakes was meh 2 folks wanted the burger, but the kitchen fan, was it, was not working & we were told cooking the hamburgers tends to smoke out the restaurant; please let us know when such is fixed, hopefully sooner than later! Isn't the kitchen fan / hood a must have in a restaurant? Ok so this visit didn't go so great, but more than willing to return once the hood is up & operational & hamburgers are up for grabs. read more

Moss Beach Distillery - Best sunset viewing, for me . - Seafood Near Me - Moss Beach, California

Met family for lunch today and had the best time. Our server Tan was amazing and kept our lively group happy! The food was exceptionally good as well as the views. read more

One of my favorite local hangouts, serving excellent food with an amazing ocean view. Mel is extremely knowledgeable about the menu and very attentive to her customers. 5 stars all around!! read more