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Moss Beach Distillery, Moss Beach, CA

Moss Beach Distillery

4.1
4.1
1078 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood
140 Beach Way, Moss Beach, CA 94038

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
This historic restaurant dates back to the 1920's and has been a favorite ocean view restaurant for many people worldwide. Guests marvel at the view of the Pacific Ocean while enjoying the Distillery's excellent cuisine including fabulous prime steaks and fresh seafood favorites. Relax by the patio firepits and enjoy the ocean view while snuggling under a cozy, warm blanket. The resident "Blue Lady" ghost, as featured on Unsolved Mysteries, may even decide to enhance your Distillery Experience!

Bring your furry friend along because the heated patio is dog friendly. The restaurant even provides a doggie menu that is specifically designed for dogs!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Monday through Saturday: open 12 noon - Flexible closing hours please call to confirm Sunday: open 11am - Flexible closing hours please call to confirm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Moss Beach Distillery has 2 private rooms: the Torres Room (up to 65 people) and the Fitzgerald Room (up to 48 people). There is also the Cabaret Room for parties, although it is not private. For larger groups there is an option to reserve the entire restaurant, including the outside patio (up to 26
  • Neighborhood
    Half Moon Bay
  • Cross street
    Ocean Street
  • Parking details
    Our large private lot is conveniently located across from the entrance to the restaurant.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,078 people are saying

Moss Beach Distillery reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.1
4.1 based on all time ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 0.7Value

NoiseModerate

1,078 Reviews
  1. GinnyD

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 12, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brought friends from Sacramento for our Birthday dinners. Well worth to trip. Love the view. Miss being able to pick my own table. Food was excellent.

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  2. SkyKing

    San Francisco13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always come here for special occasions and Moss Beach Distillery never disappoints. We had a great evening for a pre-Valentines Day dinner with another couple. Because we started later than normal, by the time we finished dining they had already shut down the romantic and cozy outside firepits. But when they saw that we had hoped to sit outside for a while with an after-dinner drink they unlocked the door and re-lit the fire pits just for the four of us. What a great evening! We're definitely going to keep coming back.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 11, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful dinner to celebrate my father's first visit to California. The service was excellent, the seafood amazing, and the view of the Pacific Ocean was stunning. After dinner we went downstairs and sat by the fire pit and lingered awhile longer. We had quiet seating in a private room, which was perfect for conversation.

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  4. Josh

    San Francisco43 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 29, 2017

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Moss Beach is a good place for lunch when the weather is beautiful or when one wants to watch the ocean with a great position. The food is a comfort food type place. The wait person we had was very helpful.

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  5. LivingLarge VIP

    San Francisco23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 28, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a totally unique place - former speakeasy that had a friendly ghost. Stunning views of the pacific. Near to exceptionally scenic hikes. One of a kind spot to watch sunset. Enjoy the views from inside or outside on the deck, which is wonderfully dog-friendly! Food is delicious, and drinks are special with that incredible view. It's a must see!

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  6. edmlr

    San Francisco3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 28, 2017

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had made reservations and requested a ocean view table. When we arrived we were told we would have to wait 20 minutes for a window table. The restaurant was very busy. We were able to sit outside on the patio and enjoy the ocean view while we waited. Hardly and place to wait inside the restaurant. The service was good and the food was very good and very large portions. We especially enjoyed the clam chowder. Nice place to take visitors for a different dinning experience.

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  7. ReenieB

    San Francisco10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 28, 2017

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great specials for locals on Friday nights. It brought us back in to the Distillery after a long absence. Nice 3-course meal at good price. A table for 2 with a view -- an excellent way to end the week.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Montana4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 24, 2017

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It was quiet and we were just a little late to watch the sunset go down. The staff were friendly and the food was good with good portions.

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  9. JohnB

    Portland4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 22, 2017

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Love this place for the ocean view. A must for a special occasion. Food is very good and local ingredients are used extensively for menu items. Excellent service - wait staff and support staff are very attentative, allowing for a casual and relaxed dinner. Will definitely dine here again.

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  10. Montaran

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 21, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed our dinner and the ambiance. I was Impressed that we found out that they were short staffed and our service never suffered for it. It was a very pleasant experience.

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Moss Beach Distillery is rated 4.1 stars by 1078 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Moss Beach Distillery

140 Beach Way, Moss Beach, CA 94038

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Ocean Street
  • Neighborhood
    Half Moon Bay
  • Hours of operation
    Monday through Saturday: open 12 noon - Flexible closing hours please call to confirm Sunday: open 11am - Flexible closing hours please call to confirm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Our large private lot is conveniently located across from the entrance to the restaurant.
  • Payment options
    Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Moss Beach Distillery has 2 private rooms: the Torres Room (up to 65 people) and the Fitzgerald Room (up to 48 people). There is also the Cabaret Room for parties, although it is not private. For larger groups there is an option to reserve the entire restaurant, including the outside patio (up to 26
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