Our tradition for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's meals is go out to Pillar Point and get fresh…read morecrab to cook. For years, we used to put in our regular order with Bill & Penny with F/V Cricket, and then Devon after they retired. But we've had great luck this year, bought twice so far with Marcus on Captain Jack at G17. You need to walk past the more well known players closer in, but he's a straight forward guy with totally fresh, kicking crabs, and no games about pricing, size, special reserve, small, or sluggish crabs.

Over all , fresh seafood, uni was great!crabs were fresh off the boat everyone was friendly and…read moreaccommodating!

Looking for a fun weekend activity? Head to the docks at Pillar Point in Half Moon Bay and pick up…read moresome live, fresh off the boat, Dungeness Crabs. Once you've got the crabs, they're easy to prepare (I like steaming them and serving them cold) and a fun dinner activity (who can pull out the biggest whole piece is a good game!). Make sure to call the Crab Hotline at 650-726-8724 to check on availability of crabs. Be advised that not all of the guys on the boats are named Crabman.

Lobster rolls were amazing! Delicious and jam packed with lobster in a butter soaked roll!read more

I booked the truck for a private event on a Sunday afternoon. The event was for around 90 people…read more I was concerned with how much time it would take folks to get their food. However, that was no issue at all. I was amazed at how quickly they got each order out. As they moved quickly, the taste or service didn't suffer. The team of 3 guys were great. Very friendly and patient with everyone. Everyone was saying how quick they were and how great the food and service was. This was a great experience from Katie in the office that handled the booking to the day of the event with the truck. Katie was so great to work with and handled the couple of hiccups we had with patience. I would highly recommend and will book again. I already have folks asking when I'm doing it again.

I was very impressed!!! The staff was super friendly and helpful with portioning out the fish to my…read morespecifications. Everything looked very fresh and even though the selection wasn't big it felt like they did everything well. Quality over quantity is important! It's pretty far away from South Bay but I definitely feel like it's worth the occasional drive. I told them to put my name down for the next whole red rockfish that they get in store which they happily obliged. I am looking forward to it!

Online ordering wasn't allowing holiday orders until 12/26 (lil late), so I went by on 12/24 to…read morepick up a crab, cooked, cleaned & cracked. Great prices at $13/lb; and staff was so friendly! They gave me instructions how to re-heat after removing from freezer. Once the crab was reheated via the oven, the crab was delicious!! No seasoning needed. Will be back!

I absolutely love everything about Spangler's Market. It's clean, welcoming, affordable, and…read moreincredibly convenient--exactly what you want from a neighborhood corner store. The layout is thoughtfully organized, making it easy to find everything you need without any hassle. One of my favorite things is their selection of local products and specialty foods. From gourmet instant pastas and fresh cinnamon breads to Strauss milk, ice cream, and other delicious treats, there's always something great to discover. I can quickly grab ingredients for a healthy home-cooked meal, which has helped me save money and avoid unnecessary waste from overbuying. They even carry unique items like elk meats and savory jerky for when you're feeling a little adventurous. The meat department is outstanding--the marinated chicken is a must-try, and the beef is always fresh and high quality. And the deli? Hands down one of the best around. Their signature sandwiches are incredible--fresh, flavorful, and made with care. It's the kind of place where you go in for a few items and end up leaving with an amazing sandwich you can't wait to eat. What really sets Spangler's apart is the people. The staff is consistently friendly, helpful, and professional. Their positive attitude makes every visit a great experience. Spangler's truly rocks. I'll definitely be back again and again!

I don't know if we came on a bad day but after opening up our sandwiches it was both wrong and…read morenothing like the pictures. We got the Pilgrim, which comes with cranberry aioli, and I'm pretty sure it was just mayo. The avocado was also negligible which was disappointing when looking at other recent photos. Dutch crunch bread had no crunch... Unfortunately would not come back next time we are in hmb

There are so many crab boats on the pier selling dungeness crabs at the same price, which one do…read moreyou pick? The boat that you vibe with the most. To me, Cricket was the boat I vibe with the most. The guy (devin?) was friendly, joked around with my bf and I, and didn't act like he was all about getting our money. The last boat I went to just snatched my cash and yelled "NEXT" when he tossed me my crab. The guy here took his time helping us pick out our 2 crabs and told me we could preorder with him if we wanted a bunch of crabs. If you want to preorder, you just have to call in and tell him how many crabs you want and he'll try to get it for you weather permitting. Definitely coming back here again and definitely preordering!

Me: (in my most suspicious voice) So, uh... how does this work?…read moreCrabby Crab Man: You give me money, I give you crabs, I go home and watch TV. *** *** *** I don't know why I feel the need to ask every unfamiliar question like it's about to be a drug deal, or why I found the Crabby Crab Man's patronizing answer so humorous, but I loved it. Plus, a guy who gives me sh*t about my legit question, then gives me crabs, and then goes home and watches TV? A man after my own heart, basically. So the back story on this boat, named 'The Cricket', is that it regularly docks at Pillar Point Harbor and you can't miss their bright yellow and red sign that currently reads, 'Bill's Crabby Crabs', though in the next few weeks you'll see the sign change over to 'Cricket's Crabby Crabs', as Bill has retired and Devon, the sea scholar on board these days, has taken over. You can call ahead and you may still speak to Penny, Bill's wife, to place your order for larger crabs when available. They'll have a website up and running in the future as well, but for now I'd say your best bet is to get up early and go right to the source. My Dad and I came here later in the day, just shy of sunset, so we didn't get the bigger 3+ lb crabs that are sought out, but we did purchase three mighty fine 2lb crabs that we later cooked up and chowed down on that night. The price per pound is $6, so each crab should ave been $12, totaling $36 for three 2lb crabs, but it was the end of a grey, crummy weather day and Devon cut us a deal and we got all three of the crabs for $30. We took ours home to clean and cook, but you can use the side door over at Princeton's Seafood at the end of the dock and have the crabs cleaned, cooked, and cracked for a very nominal fee. There's lots of boats where you can get your crab and other fresh catch from at Pillar Point Harbor, but I'm kind of partial to The Cricket and their crabby crabs and that special side of sassy sass they serve up with your dumb questions to your dumb face.

Surprisingly, the fried chicken is the best on the coast‼ if you're in Half Moon Bay and want to…read moretry something new, but not sure where to go. I'm Hana definitely at the top of the list ‼ I love the shrimp tacos

All in One Mexican Store…read more I was in Half Moon Bay this weekend and was having a craving for Mexican Sweet Bread (Pan Dulce) so my best friend told me that she knew about this little store in Half Moon Bay. She said she thought it was the only Mexican Store in Half Moon Bay. It was really neat, The front part of the store has a large selection of Spanish music Cd's, Jewelry, Soccer Team Jerseys and they even had Mexican style sombreros for sale too. I didn't ask but signs outside say you can send money out of the country. As we walked further into the store, They had lots of Mexican products, the Mexican Sweet Bread, Tortillas, Canned Products too. I also noticed that towards the back near Soda/Beer area they also had Mexican Cheese (Queso Fresco) and Mexican Sausage (Chorizo) and other refrigerated products. I went in for Pan Dulce but I had to pick up some Queso Fresco and Chorizo too. It was great!

Amazing customer service!! We came here while on a camping trip and found everything we needed. The…read moreowner was amazing, he was very talkative and enjoyed chatting with my family ( myself, spouse and 2 children. The variety of items in the store caught me by surprise... I felt like I found my store from home! Super hometown feel. The prices were awesome. Overall 5 stars!

I came here over the weekend and to my surprise, it had everything I needed. The owner was very…read morehelpful and pleasant. Prices are reasonable. I will be back for sure.