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La Costanera, Half Moon Bay, CA

La Costanera

4.6 (3962)
$31 to $50
Peruvian
260 Capistrano Road, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 61 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for creative cocktails
Experience the culinary richness of Peru at La Costanera, a modern Peruvian fusion restaurant. La Costanera opened its doors October 2, 2009, now residing on the scenic California coast in Half Moon Bay, overlooking Pillar Point Harbor. Just a short and beautiful drive from San Francisco. The space is grand, with 180 degree windows, two stories, and a large outdoor terrace with fire pits and heaters.

We offer a full bar, domestic and imported Peruvian beers, and a hand selected wine list. Come try our Pisco Sour – a classic Peruvian cocktail – and experience all that La Costanera has to offer!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Peruvian, Latin American
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Thu–Sun 11:00 am–3:30 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Carlos Altamirano
  • Catering
    Please contact our Event Manager at (650) 728-1600 for more details or submit your catering inquiry at our website: https://lacostanera.tripleseat.com/party_request/37117, and we will get back to you shortly.
  • Private party facilities
    La Costanera will work with you to coordinate all of the important details for your private event and will make sure that you and your guests enjoy the celebration of a lifetime. Our menus are designed by Executive Chef-Owner Carlos Altamirano.Submit your event inquiry on our website: https://lacostanera.tripleseat.com/party_request/37117
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Half Moon Bay
  • Cross street
    Pillar Point Harbor Blvd.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Bus Stops - Routes 18 & 117 located between Pillar Point Harbor Blvd. and Cabrillo HWY (Hwy 1).
  • Entertainment
    New Events Coming Soon.... Please Check Back
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Wine Wednesday

    $130.00 per person

    Jun 25, 2025 only
    Join us on the Terrace for an exclusive bubbles and dining experience at La Costanera featuring the Jean-Charles Boisset Collection! This all-champagne dinner features Chef's 5-course tasting menu. Joining us will be a special guest from JCB to talk about all things champagne! Make your reservation soon, seating is limited! Doors open at 6:00, Dinner starts at 6:30 $130++ per guest. Must be 21+ to attend.
    Wine Wednesday Photo

What 3,962 people are saying

La Costanera reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Peruvian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Costanera offers "amazing flavorful food" with a diverse menu of Peruvian cuisine, including standout dishes like Lomo Saltado and cebiche. The restaurant boasts a "relaxed coastal vibe" and "breathtaking views" of Half Moon Bay. While service can occasionally be slow, the "friendly and attentive" staff enhances the delightful dining experience.
3,962 Reviews
  1. Mary VIP

    Chicago / Illinois5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and service. A real treat. Enjoyed the complimentary wine tasting.

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  2. Vicki

    Denver / Colorado1 review

    1.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I would never go back. Beware! I ordered a dish that never mentioned in the description that it contained an ingredient that I am allergic to. Scallops. When I got it, I took several bites before i noticed it. They took it back and agreed the dish should not have contained that. We were not compensated in any way and billed the full amount for food and drinks. I also requested no calamari and that too was in the dish. I had to wait for a replacement dish while my husband ate his meal. Just a really bad experience overall. The waitress took our drink order and then a few minutes later came back to the table to ask if we would like anything to drink, totally forgetting we had just ordered drinks. Not sure what was going on there and everything was quite expensive.

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  3. Karen VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The moment we walked in the design and ambience was extraordinary. The service with Ashley, food and overall experience was superb. Thank you so much! We are going to go to one of your other restaurants, Parada, near our home. The Cebiche trio taster, fried Calamari, Pescado a lo Macho, Salmon Bandito, as well as Chocolate Carlitos & Alfajores for dessert were all scrumptous with beautiful presentation. The 2nd floor view of the ocean and surrounding area was also part of the attraction!

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  4. Jazmin

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience everytime I go. The food, drinks, and service is amazing!! I’ll go back time and time again.

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  5. GLORIA

    Las Vegas5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the ambiance and service, love their ceviche and paella

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  6. Andy VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was perfect! Food was flavorful and well-presented. Mocktails were spectacular. Service was great. Will revisit if we’re in the area again.

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  7. Tina VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was very good. We had the cebiche tasting (all great!), beef heart anticuchos (amazing sauce, tender meat), and Lomo Saltado (also great). The Gin & Tonic cocktail was also great. The parking lot view isn't ideal, but the interior of the restaurant is nice, so you don't focus not he parking lot view. The disappointment was in the service. While our waitress was generally great, toward the end, service became slow. The food runner was just bad. The food came with no serving utensils and dessert (panna cotta - delicious) was served with no utensils. When he did bring out utensils, he brought FORKS. As we were waiting for our ports, the waitress noticed the forks and swapped them out for spoons. The drinks took a bit too long to come. Overall was still a good night as the food was so tasty, but better training would be helpful for the food runners.

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  8. Elia

    Chicago / Illinois4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience. First time there and food was delicious.

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  9. Meredith

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really delicious food with great variety. Ribs were particularly memorable.

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  10. RUCHI VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was very good, but the service was a bit slow.It had great views, the vibe was very relaxing and some great live music. I will definitely go back here again.

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FAQs

La Costanera offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 728-1600.

La Costanera is rated 4.6 stars by 3962 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 61 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for La Costanera

260 Capistrano Road, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Pillar Point Harbor Blvd.
  • Neighborhood
    Half Moon Bay
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Thu–Sun 11:00 am–3:30 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Peruvian, Latin American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Bus Stops - Routes 18 & 117 located between Pillar Point Harbor Blvd. and Cabrillo HWY (Hwy 1).
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Carlos Altamirano
  • Entertainment
    New Events Coming Soon.... Please Check Back
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Please contact our Event Manager at (650) 728-1600 for more details or submit your catering inquiry at our website: https://lacostanera.tripleseat.com/party_request/37117, and we will get back to you shortly.
  • Private party facilities
    La Costanera will work with you to coordinate all of the important details for your private event and will make sure that you and your guests enjoy the celebration of a lifetime. Our menus are designed by Executive Chef-Owner Carlos Altamirano.Submit your event inquiry on our website: https://lacostanera.tripleseat.com/party_request/37117
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