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Half Moon Bay Restaurants and Dining Guide

Half Moon Bay is home to some of the finest restaurants in California. Whether you're looking for an elegant, romantic dinner or something that you can grab and take to the beach, Half Moon Bay restaurants have a wide range of options that will meet almost any expectation. 

The Dining Guide below lists restaurants in Half Moon Bay, Moss Beach, Princeton, and El Granada.  Please click on a food category from the "Dining Guide" or  from our "Favorite Picks".  You can also simply scroll down the page.

  For a partial list of some of our favorite Half Moon Bay
restaurants, please click on a Quick Pick options below

Explorer1.com's Favorite Picks!

| Breakfast

| Lunch

| Dinner

| Elegant/Romantic

| On a Budget

| Appetizers & Cocktails

Inexpensive Restaurants

Our experience and tastes may be different than yours, so please plan your meals based on your own preferences.  For more choices,
please click on a category from our Dining Guide

Happy Taco
184 San Mateo Rd. (Hwy. 92), Half Moon Bay, CA  (650) 726-5480

Explorer1.com Review - Situated between Rite Aid and Straw Hat Pizza, the good food, fast service, and low cost make this an exceptional value and one of our top picks for Mexican fast food in Half Moon Bay.

Moonside Bakery & Café
604 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA  (650) 726-9070

Explorer1.com Review - Good service and good food that's moderately priced.  It's a great place for a quick breakfast or lunch.

The Garden Deli Cafe -- Located in the San Benito House
356 Main St., Half Moon Bay, CA   (650) 726-3425  

Explorer1.com Review - Excellent sandwiches and a great garden setting to enjoy them! From the quick service, to the tasty home made breads, this is one of the best places in HMB for great inexpensive food.  Please note that long lines form on the weekends, but they usually move pretty fast.

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Some of Our Favorite Breakfast Restaurants
Our experience and tastes may be different than yours, so please plan your meals based on your own preferences.  For more choices,
please click on a category from our Dining Guide

Ketch Joanne & Harbor Bar
Pillar Point Harbor, CA  (650) 728-3747

Explorer1.com Review - Good food, excellent service, and a cozy rustic ambiance make this an excellent choice for a low key, moderately priced restaurant. 

Moonside Bakery & Café
604 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA  (650) 726-9070

Explorer1.com Review - They make a pretty good omelet, and the baked goods and coffee are very tasty.  The outdoor seating on nice days make this a top pick for us.

Main Street Grill
435 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA  (650) 726-5300

Explorer1.com Review - This restaurant has been serving up breakfast for many years.  Fast service, pretty good food and reasonable prices make this a top pick for locals.  Expect some waiting time on the weekends.

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Some of Our Favorite Lunch Restaurants
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please click on a category from our Dining Guide

Half Moon Bay Inn
401 Main St., Half Moon Bay, CA  (650) 560-9758

Explorer1.com Review - The menu tends to be a little limited, but the food and service is good.  With it's very yummy burgers, it a good choice for families.  On a nice day, the patio can really make it a very pleasant experience.

The Garden Deli Cafe -- Located in the San Benito House
356 Main St., Half Moon Bay, CA   (650) 726-3425  

Explorer1.com Review - Excellent sandwiches and a great garden setting to enjoy them! From the quick service, to the tasty home made breads, this is one of the best places in HMB for great inexpensive food.  Please note that long lines form on the weekends, but they usually move pretty fast.

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Some of Our Favorite Dinner Restaurants
Our experience and tastes may be different than yours, so please plan your meals based on your own preferences.  For more choices,
please click on a category from our Dining Guide

Spanishtown
515 Church St.., Half Moon Bay, CA  (650) 726-7357

Explorer1.com Review - The wonderful Mexican food, great service, reasonable prices, and a "home-like" ambiance make this restaurant one of our favorite choices in Half Moon Bay.

Pasta Moon
315 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA  (650) 726-5126

Explorer1.com Review - A nice cozy ambiance, great food and service make this a wonderful choice for a special occasion or romantic dinner.  Prices range from moderate to expensive.

Cetrella Bistro & Café
845 Main St., Half Moon Bay, CA  (650) 726-4090

Explorer1.com Review - Great desserts, good food, and an inviting ambiance make this an excellent choice for a special occasion or romantic dinner.  Please note, though, that the menu items can be a little unusual, so it's not the best place for those that aren't adventurous eaters and children.  Also, during brunch, I found that their service can be a little below par, and their cocktails can be a little overpowering -- especially their bloody Mary.  Dinner and brunch prices are expensive. 

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Some of Our Favorite Romantic Restaurants
Our experience and tastes may be different than yours, so please plan your meals based on your own preferences.  For more choices,
please click on a category from our Dining Guide

Pasta Moon
315 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA  (650) 726-5126

Explorer Review A nice cozy ambiance, great food and service make this a wonderful choice for a special occasion or romantic dinner.  Prices range from moderate to expensive.

Cetrella Bistro & Café
845 Main St., Half Moon Bay, CA  (650) 726-4090

Explorer Review - Great desserts, good food, and an inviting ambiance make this an excellent choice for a special occasion or romantic dinner.  Please note, though, that the menu items can be a little unusual, so it's not the best place for those that aren't adventurous eaters and children.  Also, during brunch, I found that their service can be a little below par, and their cocktails can be a little overpowering -- especially their bloody Mary.  Dinner and brunch prices are expensive. 

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American & Californian Restaurants

Cameron's Pub, Restaurant & Inn
1410 S. Cabrillo Hwy., Half Moon Bay, CA  (650) 726-5705

Casey's Café
328 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA  (650) 560-4880

Cetrella Bistro & Café
845 Main St., Half Moon Bay, CA  (650) 726-4090

Chez Shea
408 Main St., Half Moon Bay, CA   (650) 560-9234

Ketch Joanne & Harbor Bar
Pillar Point Harbor, CA  (650) 728-3747

Main Street Grill
435 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA  (650) 726-5300

Moonside Bakery & Café
604 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA  (650) 726-9070

Navio at The Ritz-Carlton
One Miramontes Point Rd., Half Moon Bay, CA  (650) 712-7050

Old Princeton Landing
460 Capistrano Road, Princeton By The Sea, CA  (650) 728-9103

Original Johnny's
547 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA  (650) 726-6266

Rogue Chefs Culinary Company & Market
730 Main St., Half Moon Bay, CA   (650) 712-2000

Sam's Coffee Shop
210 San Mateo Rd., Half Moon Bay, CA  (650) 726-3167

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Buffet Restaurants

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Catering Restaurants

Coastside Caterers
346 Princeton Ave.,  Half Moon Bay (650) 728-1572 or (650) 728-3596

Creekside Smokehouse
280 Avenue Alhambra,  El Granada  (650) 712-8862

Event Savvy
El Granada  (650) 728-9436

Piccadilly Catering
(650) 573-0444

Sample This! Fine Catering
604 Grandview Blvd., Half Moon Bay  (650) 726-2044

Special Events Catering & Party Co.
El Granada,  (650) 726-1555

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Chinese Restaurants

China Kitchen
80 N Cabrillo Hwy., Half Moon Bay, CA  (650) 712-8511

Gin Wan
2810 N. Cabrillo Hwy., Half Moon Bay, CA  (650) 726-6028

Moon Bay
10151 N. Cabrillo Hwy., El Granada, CA  (650) 726-2888

 

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Deli

Cunha's Market
448 Main St.,  Half Moon Bay  (650) 726-4071  

The Garden Deli Cafe -- Located in the San Benito House
356 Main St., Half Moon Bay, CA   (650) 726-3425  

Lighthouse Cafe & Deli
80 N Cabrillo Hwy, Ste M.,  Half Moon Bay, CA   (650) 726-3332

Oasis Natural Foods
523 Main Street, Half Moon Bay  (650) 726-7881

San Gregorio Store
Hwy. 84 and Stage Road, San Gregorio  (650) 726-0565

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Juice, Java & Bakeries

Half Moon Bay Coffee Company and Cafe
Stone Pine Center, Half Moon Bay  (650) 726-1994

Explorer Review - Very yummy and inexpensive desserts!

La Di Da
500 Purissima Street, Half Moon Bay  (650) 726-9070

Moonside Bakery & Café
604 Main Street, Half Moon Bay  (650) 726-9070

M Coffee
522 Main St., Half Moon Bay  (650) 726-6241

Starbucks
Half Moon Bay  (650) 726-5753

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Family Dining Restaurants

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Fast Food Restaurants

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French Restaurants

Chateau des Fleurs
523 Church St., Half Moon Bay, CA  (650) 712-8837

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Italian Restaurants

It's Italia
40 K Stone Pine Center, Half Moon Bay, CA  (650) 726-4444

Mezza Luna
459 Prospect Way, Princeton, CA  (650) 728-8108

Pasta Moon
315 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA  (650) 726-5126

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Japanese Restaurants

Sushi Main Street
696 Mill Street, Half Moon Bay, CA  (650) 726-6336

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Mediterranean

Café Gibraltar
425 Avenue, El Granada, CA  (650) 560-9039

Cetrella Bistro & Café
845 Main St., Half Moon Bay, CA  (650) 726-4090

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Mexican Restaurants

El Gran Amigo
2448 Cabrillo Hwy., Moss Beach, CA  (650) 728-3815

Happy Taco
184 San Mateo Rd. (Hwy. 92), Half Moon Bay, CA  (650) 726-5480

Spanishtown
515 Church St.., Half Moon Bay, CA  (650) 726-7357

Taqueria La Mexicana
250 Cabrillo Hwy N., Half Moon Bay, CA  (650) 726-1746

Tres Amigos
200 N. Cabrillo Hwy., Half Moon Bay, CA  (650) 726-6080

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Pizza Restaurants

Fog City Pizza
1410 Main St.,  Montara, CA   (650) 728-5672

Harbor Pizza
65 Alhambra Ave., El Granada, CA  (650) 726-3501

It's Italia Pizzeria
40 K Stone Pine Center, Half Moon Bay, CA  (650) 726-4444

Pizzaria del Sol & Café
2350 Carlos St., Moss Beach, CA  (650) 728-5151

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Seafood & Steaks

Cetrella Bistro & Café
845 Main St., Half Moon Bay, CA  (650) 726-4090

Barbara's Fishtrap
281 Capistrano Road, Princeton  (650) 728-7049

Duarte's Tavern
202 Stage Road, Pescadero, CA  (650) 879-0464

Flying Fish Grill
99 San Mateo Rd., Half Moon Bay, CA  (650) 712-1125

Half Moon Bay Brewing Company
390 Capistrano Ave., Pillar Point Harbor, CA  (650) 728-2739

Half Moon Bay Joe's
2380 South Cabrillo Hwy., Half Moon Bay, CA  (650) 560-9260

Ketch Joanne & Harbor Bar
Pillar Point Harbor, CA  (650) 728-3747

Miramar Beach Restaurant
131 Mirada Rd., Half Moon Bay, CA  (650) 726-9053

Moss Beach Distillery
140 Beach Way, Moss Beach, CA  (650) 728-5595

Princeton Seafood Company
#9 Johnson Pier,  Pillar Point Harbor, CA  (650) 726-2722

San Benito House
356 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA  (650) 726-3425

Ship to Shore
Pillar Point Harbor, CA  (650) 726-8506

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Thai Restaurants

Bangkok House
225 S Cabrillo Hwy., Half Moon Bay  (650) 726-5247

Siam Restaurant
50 N. Cabrillo Hwy., Half Moon Bay, CA  (650) 712-0583

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Vegetarian Restaurants

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