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La Costanera, Half Moon Bay, CA

La Costanera

4.7
4.7
3947 Reviews
$31 to $50
Peruvian
260 Capistrano Road, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for scenic views
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

    Apr 30, 2025 only
    Join us for an exclusive wine and dining experience with La Costanera and Frank Family Vineyards! This winemaker's dinner features Chef's 5-course tasting menu and paired with Frank Family Vineyard wines. Joining us will be a special guest from Frank Family Vineyards to talk about all things wine! Make your reservation soon, seating is limited! Doors open at 5:30, Dinner starts at 6:00 $130++ per guest. Must be 21+ to attend.
    Wine Wednesday Photo

What 3,947 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Peruvian

  • Peninsula

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Costanera offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing flavorful food" and a "wonderful atmosphere." Guests rave about the "friendly and knowledgeable staff" and the extensive menu featuring delicious Peruvian cuisine. Though some mention "slow service," the overall experience is enhanced by "great views" and "unique art." Highly recommended!

3,947 Reviews
  1. Dia

    San Francisco4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Pre-Covid, I had been to this place 3x and loved it for its exceptional view, food and drinks. The place used to be always packed and service was quick. Since Covid this restaurant has moved to a location with almost no view. The new place is done up very tastefully. The staff is sweet & welcoming but their service is exceptionally slow. At first our server took 20 + minutes to arrive and apologized. And then when we ordered lemonade and Diet Coke it took good 30 minutes to come. The food was good however the long wait made this place almost not worth the visit. If you have ample time and are not in any rush and wish to enjoy a lazy day then this place is a good one time experience. I won’t be returning here again.

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  2. Mike VIP

    Sacramento63 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dined in for lunch. Great service, friendly and knowledgeable staff. Started with the wontons which were really good, crispy with soft filling and a slightly spicy accompaniment sauce. Mains of tuna and seafood stew were both very flavorful and fresh. Nice range of beet and cocktails.

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  3. Kyle

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely incredible experience. I come every year for my birthday usually just me and my partner but this year we brought close friends and has the best service, food and cocktails. The staff did a wonderful job with bringing out the birthday cake and everyone was so kind. We can’t wait to come back again.

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  4. Deborah VIP

    Palm Springs51 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is never disappointing. The chef is spectacular. The flavors are wonderful. Staff is very accommodating and the atmosphere is lovely.

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  5. Irene VIP

    Palm Springs9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    La Constanera is fabulous! Our server Guimba was excellent! He’s super friendly and made incredible food recos. The Cebiche Nikkei 27 and BBQ Ribs 19 are delic! He also brought out a special bday treat and had their musician sing. I highly recommend this establishment, the outdoor and indoor seating has a great vibe and be sure to ask for Guimba!

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  6. Richard

    San Francisco12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was outstanding. Our orders were unique and delicious. The service was very good. Overall a very good value and pleasant experience.

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  7. javier

    San Francisco3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Solid Peruvian food. My go to x Peruvian these days. Great beach stroll afterwards

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  8. Steve

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Welcoming! Rearranged after thought we might be more than 15 min. Extended to 1:30, very accommodating

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  9. Sally VIP

    Central Coast7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    To be honest, after all the hype I was a bit disappointed, especially in the food. It was fine, good even, but nothing special. Definitely did not feel I got value for the money I spent.

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  10. KathleenC VIP

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful from start to finish!! The churros were the best!

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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 4.7 stars by 3947 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
9:00 PM
Booked 23 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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