I came to the deli to get some sandwiches for our beach picnic…read more This is the go to place in Half Moon Bay for a sandwich. The line was not too long this time. Waited about 25 mins, but the customer service was great. The inside is small, but packed with character. Lots of options for chips, drinks, and side dishes. We tried the potato salad but were not impressed with it. It was the only let down of all the food tried. The olive walnut bread is amazing. We each had that bread for our sandwiches. My turkey with jack cheese, mayo, mustard, lettuce and tomato was perfect. You could taste the freshness in every bite. My girlfriend also loved the sprouts in her turkey sandwich. I strong recommend this spot anytime you are in town.

This is a fabulous spot to pick up sandwiches before heading out for hiking in the area. We were…read moreable to order online for pick up, which I strongly recommend. Every element of the sandwich was perfection - from the homemade bread to the crisp lettuce to the fresh tomato to the crunchy pickle. The fruit salad was also very refreshing and fresh. We didn't try the pies, but they looked amazing. Highly recommend.

Came here on a Sunday around noon and there were a few open empty seats inside as well as some…read moretables outside, but there were people at the restaurant. it's an order at the counter type of place. ~the food~ - Hamburger sandwich: pretty good! I really liked the pickled onion and the choice of white cheddar. I'd say overall it wasn't as greasy as a full burger which I really appreciated! - Mushroom sandwich: out of the 2 sandwiches this one was my favorite! The Maitake mushrooms were very tender and flavorful! - Homemade Potato chips: staff told us that this tends to sell out before the end of the day, but we were lucky enough to get an order of them and they were very very good! The addition of nutritional yeast in the seasoning added a lot of great to the chips! - Herb salad: super refreshing salad, this salad is made with all herbs and the lemon dressing that they used was very light and refreshing, which I think balanced out the rest of the meal! ~overall~ I definitely recommend dad's luncheonette for a quick bite. The staff were very friendly and the food was really good. Everything tasted very fresh and not too heavy.

I have heard about this place for years and love a great burger so we finally made the trek out to…read morebeautiful Half Moon Bay. It had taken us a while to be able to find time to come out due to their limited hours. It takes us about an hour to get there. The restaurant is adorable as you have all seen from the pictures. Very small indoors where you place the order and picnic benches outside. It is limited so it is shared seating at each table. We ordered 2 burgers, two orders of chips, and two drinks. Our total with tip ended up just about $75.00. Little pricey but its a quality small business in Half Moon Bay, we understand they have to cover their costs and still make money. The customer service was great and everyone was friendly and efficient. In my opinion, the burger was good- not great. The chips were perfect 10/10, don't ever change them! Happy I went but to be honest, not sure if I would go back. It's a long drive but I am sure if we lived local it would be in the rotation.

We've driven past this spot a dozen times and finally decided to stop, what a little gem…read more Solid burger and fries, excellent shake- and then such a pleasant area to eat and enjoy the Half Moon Bay air. And they really seem to pay attention to little details- like fresh flowers on outdoor tables, that's something I will forgive a lot of negatives for, but there were no negatives to forgive. Price is not cheap, the food is quality, it's also not overly expensive, it's fairly priced. They also have beer and wine. I mentioned the burgers, my partner actually got the vegetarian patty which was really earthy and didn't taste like typical garden burger garbage, not sure if it's made in house, but it was good. Also, the fries were better than average. You place your order at the counter so not too much interaction with staff, I did ask about shake recommendations and my shake was yummy so they knew their stuff- but this isn't a restaurant experience designed around customer service and that's okay. All around good spot. Enjoy.

I've eaten at The Barn many times over the last couple of years and have always enjoyed it. Today,…read moreunfortunately was very disappointing. The food was good as usual. The service and cleanliness were the issues. I arrived with my wife and our 2 year old grandson for an early lunch and walked in about 11:01. Yelp said they open at 11am so I had no reason to think that would be an issue. The young woman at the register, whose name I did not get, seemed to be somewhat in charge as she was asking other employees to do certain things. I ordered when she was ready and went out to the patio table areas where the kids play area is. My wife asked me to ask them if there was a pooper scooper because there were a couple piles of dog poop on the play area grass. I went back to the register and just let them know there was dog poop out by the tables on the grass. She said she knew and would have someone clean it up soon. I said thanks. As I walked out of the restaurant and past the outdoor pick up window I hear her say to the other workers "you know what I hate is when people get here before we open and start asking me to clean stuff up." First, I wasn't early. You were open. Second, it's a health issue and I felt I was very nice in how I kindly let you know there was an issue that you would probably want to address. So I return to the tables and start to realize how unkept and dirt the whole place really is. Please see the attached photos. Where I probably wouldn't have left a review or photos before, the rude and incorrect comment about me letting them know there was dog poop where kids play before they eat made me decide this deserved a review. Please see the attached photos. The cashier/manager? at the very least deserves significant retraining. Maybe a list needs to be made of specific tasks a staff member is responsible for every day before opening and that staff member would initial that they completed the tasks. You know... 1) check for and clean up all dog poop on site. 2) wipe down all tables and benches. 3) clean up all trash, including all little bits of food, napkins, pens, etc off the ground. 4) check all napkin dispensers that they are full and tops are on and they are in the same place on all tables. The poop photo is the last one listed. I couldn't seem to get it first in the list. I didn't take photos of everything (more poop and trash) because I hadn't yet decided I would write a review. But here it is.

Sweet surprise! The sandwich deli inside is the start here…read more I ordered "The godfather" and it was amazing! So fresh and delicious! All the produce and products are a little on the higher end but everything is great quality. I did not see any rotten fruits or veggies. Definitely my favorite place to go to in HMB.

Nice neighborhood market with fantastic deli and yummy sandwiches.I got one of their special of the…read moreday sandwiches which was turkey,swiss with pesto.I also got a potato salad that had bacon and cheese. The market also has a nice produce section

I don't really go out of my way to write reviews but omg! This place will live in my brain rent…read morefree. The workers are super nice and I got the most juicy amazing looking sandwich I've ever seen. It had set the bar pretty high. I got a half turkey hoagie and added salami. I was surprised with it arrive and it was massive!!! I was only able to eat half of the half but really worth the money apart from it being so good! Anyway definitely recommend! I will be dreaming about this sandwich and willing to make the hour drive to HMB.

I love jersey joes and I was quite disappointed when jersey joes in San Carlos closed. So soon as I…read moreheard there is one in Halfmoon Bay, I got to go! The drive was pleasant and it truly only took abt 20mins from the peninsula. It is located in the heart of halfmoon bay nearby downtown. Plenty of parking too. This place is actually much bigger from the one from San Carlos. It is clean and nicely decorated. It is clearly well maintained. It feels relaxing and it has a fun vibe. Their menu and selections of cheese steaks is a little different but still delicously lookin'. The staff were welcoming and attentive to my order. I didn't wait long for my cheese steaks to be ready with my onion rings and drink. And it was made fresh and absolutely amazing! I gobbled on that thing for real. Loved it! I will return for sure!

I was seeking a salty snack as we passed through Half Moon Bay. Didn't find any old salty…read moresnack...found one of our faves at Cunha's Country Store: The Daily Crave Lentil Chips in aged white cheddar flavor! Yes they were pricier here, but this shop is right in the heart of touristy downtown Half Moon Bay on Main Street, so not unexpected. I wasn't shopping for anything else but did spy an aisle of local jams, beverage fridges, candy, lotto tickets, and much more. Seems to have a little of everything.

Cute little bodega/mercantile/Mercado in downtown Half Moon Bay. Both what I assume father and son…read morewere incredibly attentive and friendly, the coffee drinks were made to order, if you are in Half Moon Bay and missing an essential this is a great little spot to take advantage of.

It's so hard to find a good barbecue place but I found one!! Saw on yelp that a line forms early on…read moreso my friends and I got there at least 30 min before it opened. It was a nice day so we opted to sit outside. Theres plenty of tables outside and inside. Live band outside is a plus. The owner makes an effort to say hi to the customers and helps out too. Food wise, the brisket melts in your mouth and so does everything else (but highly recommend the brisket) :) the Mac n cheese was made fresh, you can tell bec the cheese wasn't hard, corn bread was just as good. Great variety of beers on tap for you beer drinkers. Parking gets packed but there's residential parking around the area.

This bbq place doesn't sell bbq on weekdays..... wtf wasted the 45 min drive here…read more Dont come on weekdays.

Barbara's Fishtrap was great! The clam chowder and fish and chips were split between my wife and I…read morethe fish was delicious with breading that was so light it was almost non existent. We were very pleased.

Oh darn, I got to the Fishtrap a bit too late to order food at their walkup at and which is also…read moreknown as the shack. They just closed for the day. So we went next door to the actual sit down restaurant. It was our first ever dine in experience. Kinda hard to believe since we've been going to the walkup stand for nearly 30 years but never stepped into the restaurant. First thing I noticed was the size of the place. Ya' all it's small in there. Beyond left of cozy. The tables are close together. I'm not a large person, but even I had to turn and twist to maneuver around the tables while dodging other customers and staff. The view is gorgeous though, I didn't get to enjoy it since my back was towards the windows. Oh yes, you'll have to row-sham-bo with folks in party to see who gets the chairs with the view. Onto to talking about the food... Hubs got the fish n chips. This is one of the items we order at the walk up stand. Classic battered cod fried to a golden crisp. Beautiful golden color crust, satisfying audible crunch, Yum. The fries are thick cut. Very standard. I went rogue trying something totally new from here. I ordered the prawn pasta. With that entree, I received a sliced bread loaf to the table with butter. It was served a bit warm. Tasted great. Nice. Bring on the carbs! The pasta has two sauce options of Italiano style sauce or marinara. II asked the server what was the difference, he said Italiano style sauce was thicker without additional info. So Italiano style it is. The linguine was covered in a copious amount of the sauce. The sauce itself had profound sweetness. My tastebuds debated on liking it. The sauce to pasta ratio was overboard. But the amount of prawns was a nice serving size. The prawns were mixed into the sauce. They weren't easily visible. It was an Easter egg hunt to find them. If I had a choice between the walk up stand or sit down restaurant, I'll go to the walk up shack. Each place has a different menu. My palette and preferences are geared towards the walkup shack. Combination rating of 4 stars.

I came here Sunday to get food before a little beach picnic with my girlfriend…read more We got sandwiches from the deli, but could not pass up trying a mission burrito from the cantina. The cantina is spacious and the customer service was excellent. Everyone was so helpful and kind. We even got some free pastries to go with our burrito. The burrito was excellent. Great flavor in every bite. The asada was so juicy and tender. Salsa and guac were fresh. I would gladly get another burrito next time I am in town. Well worth the price.

Got the street style tacos (veg, chicken, carne asada) which were all good. Tortilla was a little…read moredry. Sauces and jalapeño paired well. Clam chowder was ok but came out warm, prefer hotter in temp. Chips were crunchy and had great seasoning. Ceviche was ok, shrimp didn't seem too fresh and flavor wasn't too citrusy. Shrimp's appearance and texture felt like it was those already cooked frozen shrimp. To add on, we found a piece of hair deep in the ceviche bowl. We placed it on the plate for a better look. Called the server about it who then called the manager. Manager was apologetic and offered us a new order, which we just took To-go. We would have rather chosen to get a refund. Place is nice and offers many seating inside and outside patio. Entrance was kind of confusing, looked like a bar only until we clarified how to order for food.

You could fly by this hidden gem when driving on Highway 1, BUT you would be missing out on some of…read morethe best sandwiches around!!! I came here with my cousin who wouldn't stop raving about this sandwich I "had to try". So he, my kids, and I took a drive. Walking in, I really appreciated the cleanliness of the place. They also had a really cool floor that looked like you were standing on the beach. Grade: A The service was great! The person who took my order was patient and very helpful when I was trying to figure out food for my son. I didn't know that they also served breakfast items until noon. I ordered the #27 Nor Cal, a kid's burger for my daughter, and so thankful they offered pancakes for my son. Service grade: A Let's get started on the main attraction for me...the #27 NorCal. There are so many choices on the menu that I really want to highlight how great this one is! I ordered it with Dutch crunch per recommendation from my cousin. The NorCal comes with chicken, teriyaki, peanut sauce, pepper jack cheese, mayo, onions, sprouts, and tomatoes. Yes, peanut sauce. The bread was toasted to perfection and soaked up the sauciness. I'm the first to admit that my cousin was 100% right! I really loved this sandwich. The flavors and quality were off the charts. This sandwich easily goes into my top 5 all-time. Wow! Grade: A+ I really appreciated that they have a kids menu! My son had the pancakes. He usually complains anywhere we go, but he actually turned to me and said that he liked these pancakes. I picked one up and I must saw they were thick, fluffy, and delicious. The fact that my son was happy, made our visit all the more better. Grade: A My daughter had the kid's cheeseburger. The burger was a 1/4 lb and came with a generous portion of fries. The French fries were crispy on the outside and perfectly seasoned. The French roll used for the burger may be the best French roll I've had. (Of course I had to try it) haha The outer part had an easy chew and the inner part was like a pillow. I only tried the bread, but my daughter was overall content. The cheeseburger was a good size for her. Things that I want to try next time include their sourdough bread that looked fantastic, their flan, and this bbq beef sandwich that looked insane! There are also a few other sandwiches that looked good on the menu...chicken marinara and provolone, a honey mustard one, and the other was a California club. I'm still thinking about my sandwich a day later so it may take a few visits before trying others. Apparently this spot is a not-so-hidden gem to others as while we were there, the place filled up fast! When we were leaving, a line had formed and the staff readily took care of everyone. I guess it's a known spot. Gherkin's in Montara will be a must-stop any time I'm remotely near it if not even at home...it's worth the drive! Thank you Gherkin's!

I was in the area for three days in a row and kept driving past this sandwich spot, so I finally…read moredecided to stop in and check it out. One thing to know: avoid the lunchtime rush if you're in a hurry. It gets busy, and with only two people working, the hot sandwiches can take a little while to come out. That said, the service was friendly . The sandwiches are huge--which is exactly what you'd hope for when you're paying $16-$20. I ordered the Go Green sandwich and added bacon. It was delicious, although I would have liked a little more pesto. Even so, it was filling enough that I had it for both lunch and dinner. I also picked up sandwiches for four other people, and everyone enjoyed theirs. If you're a sandwich lover and find yourself in the area, Gherkins is definitely worth checking out. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm nearby.