We stopped here for a nice lunch in the middle of a busy day of hiking and hitting the beach, so we…read morewere definitely hungry and Verrazzano did not disappoint! Their Sicilian pizzas take about 30-40 minutes to cook, but they had this whole pizza available for by-the-slice so they just heated it up for us. If you're familiar with Detroit style pizza, this is similar. The crust is pillowy, soft, and herbaceous. The generous portions of sauce, cheese, and toppings are almost too heavy for the crust so you definitely need both hands to pick up a slice. The pizza is basically dripping with decadence -- normally the small is split into 4 slices but we asked them to split it into 6 -- definitely the right move. I have a smaller appetite and one and a half slices was more than plenty for me, while my buddy who has a much larger appetite had three slices. I definitely recommend asking for ranch and hot sauce if that's you're thing since they' really enhance the experience.

For years, Verrazzano has been our to-go for pizza in HMB. I have previously written a 5-star Yelp…read morereview about them. There have always been occasional problems with consistency, but when they were on their game the pies were absolutely delicious, which is why we were loyal customers. Our fridge is festooned with the colorful and imaginative stickers that seal the Verrazzano delivery boxes. Unfortunately, our last two pizzas (we order about once every two weeks) have been simply awful. We thought maybe the first one was a fluke, but the second one was the just same. Verrazzano have definitely changed to cheaper ingredients, so cheap that we didn't even feel like finishing the pies. We always order the same combo, so the change was quite pronounced. The crust was sad, the cheese was different and tasted weird, the olives tasted like they were the cheapest tinned brand possible. Half the onions were raw. Such a comedown, and not worth the money now.

A convenient and tasty food truck parked (permanently I think?) outside the Harbor Village Shoppes…read morein HMB. We tried the quesabirria tacos, lomo saltado burrito, and fried plantains. The burrito was hefty, and everything was good! The quesabirria shells seemed to hold up their crisp better than many others I've tried. Our food came out pretty fast as well. They have a few tables in front of their truck in the parking lot, and there are bathrooms inside the shopping area for convenience. A great lunch option if you're in the area. FYI, they do charge a small fee for utensils.

Great Peruvian/mexican food truck! Fresh ingredients, delicious options, and filling portions…read morepresented beautifully. Some of the hot dishes can take a bit longer, but it's clearly freshly fried and always delicious so it's worth the minor wait. Lots of picnic benches in front of the food truck. Chicharron is chunks of crispy fried pork belly - great when you want some fatty porky indulgence. The red onions pair perfectly to cut through the richness, and the Peruvian corn nuts are a fun addition! Pollo Peruana is stewed chicken thighs. Tender and fell off the bone, but could've used a bit more salt. Still tasty with a nice side salad. Lechonada peruana is stewed pork belly chunks. Fatty juicy tender, and the pork comes on a bed of saucy fries for extra heft. I like to get it with extra salad instead of rice. Super good. I really need to come by on a weekend to try the anticuchos!

For the last 3 weeks, i have been eating this pizza for dinner with my cousins. Its has become our…read morenew obsession, Edgar is great at making you feel welcome and his smile lights up the whole restaurant! If you want to take your special someone for a private pizza date, this is your spot!!!

I ate it because I was starving. I should've sent it back. Pizza is really delicious when it's hot…read more I live less than a block away from the pizza place. I asked how long it would take to get here. They said 20 minutes. They got here about an hour later. I'm pretty sure it was ready in 20 minutes. The cheese at coagulated and was pretty hard. I called and asked where it was, and the guy said it was the delivery guy's fault. Not that that's any of my business, but at least the guy on the phone was not to blame. This used to be the best pizza on the coast side. Not only was it late, and nearly cold. I think the ingredients are cheaper now too. It was very salty. Very few pepperonis. And the crust that used to be really wonderful, is now boring. I saw another post that said that someone did buy the place, so if it's under new management, it's not worth buying from them anymore. I thought I had got a pizza from there a couple of months ago, and don't remember it being bad. Maybe they are just uneven. But this was a really crappy pizza.

I met a friend here to catch up, and it turned out to be the perfect place for a long conversation…read moreover great food and wine. The atmosphere was warm, relaxing, and comfortable. It wasn't crowded during our visit, which made it even more enjoyable, but the restaurant is spacious enough that I think it would still feel comfortable even on a busier day. We ordered pizza, and it was absolutely delicious. The crust was perfectly crispy, the toppings were generous, and every bite was full of flavor. I also loved that they brought us hot sauce to enjoy with the pizza - it was a nice touch. The staff was attentive throughout our meal, checking in regularly and offering more bread and butter, which made us feel very well taken care of. The wine was excellent as well and paired perfectly with the meal. Overall, it was a wonderful dining experience, and I would happily come back. I definitely recommend giving this place a try!

Mezza Luna has been around for many years. It has always had such a warm, cozy, and romantic place…read more Overall, the food is great quality, and I absolutely love all of their pastas! The service is generally good, though it can depend a bit on who your server is. I highly recommend checking it out if you happen to be around the area. For a perfect date night, I definitely recommend a weekday foggy evening. Just saying....

Camped across the street and came here out of convenience. Busy Sunday morning. Lines were long but…read moremoved quick. Limited seating. You order at the counter then take a seat. Ordered a green avocado omelette on special and my bf ordered a crossaint sandwich. I liked that the hash browns were crunchy on one side but would have preferred both sides to be crunchy. Portions are average for the price and the food had good flavor

The sign written on both entrances says it all! "we are NOT…read moregluten free" As a celiac this feels like Im not welcome here- no worries! I'll take my business elsewhere. I actually have eaten here in the past, but I guess things have changed. Fellow celiac/gluten free folks, don't bother stopping here, head on up to Pacifica- High Tide for some gf options. - had to give one star to post

We love meeting our friends at Hop Dogma! Before kids, this was our favorite meetup spot, and now…read morewith kids, it still is! It's easily one of the most family-friendly places around, especially since they're flexible about bringing in outside food. Since coastal weather can be so unpredictable, we really appreciate the indoor plaza area--it gives the kiddos a great space to play safely while we enjoy a beer and catch up with friends.

Found this gem by mistake. Beautiful Tastingroom and great beer. Service was great. It is very…read morewelcoming. Very clean and friendly staff. It's not our last tme beeing there. See you soon again.

Monday and Tuesday evenings has live piano while you dine! If not dining you can also sit at the…read morebar and enjoy a drink. I sat right next to the piano, Terry the pianist was friendly and taking song requests and it was a good time. Fantastic Food , music, beautiful space, exceptional service. Def recommend

Pasta Moon is one of my favorite restaurants in Half Moon Bay, and after multiple visits I can say…read morethere truly isn't anything I've tried here that I wouldn't recommend. I still think about their Brussels sprout chips--and they aren't even on the menu anymore! I loved them so much after my first visit that I went home and started making Brussels sprouts in my air fryer. They were on repeat for months. That is probably the highest compliment I can give a restaurant dish: it followed me home. My most recent lunch in August included squash blossoms, fava beans and brown butter pasta, and it was another reminder of why I love this place. Pasta Moon does seasonal ingredients so well. The food feels thoughtful without being fussy, and even relatively simple ingredients are treated like they matter. And, of course, the pasta. I've eaten my way around enough of this menu that I'm well past having a single recommendation. Order what sounds good. Try something seasonal. Share a few things. I genuinely don't think you can go wrong. Pasta Moon has become one of those places I look forward to whenever I'm in Half Moon Bay--and yes, I'm still hoping those Brussels sprout chips make a comeback someday.

This is a great little spot to just hang out and relax while enjoying some great libations. This…read morelocation has one of the best gins I've had in a long while, the Coastal Gin. It's an open seating spot with a lot of seats available, both indoors and outdoors. They have a full bar available and some great food. I was really tempted to get the Grilled Peaches which everyone seemed to be ordering and had an amazing aroma. I, however, did get the apple pie and loved it.

Solid 4 out of 5…read more First and foremost, seating feels awkward. Could definitely come up with a better system or at least have employees letting wandering souls know to sit anywhere. Better signage maybe? Maybe I'm blind? I don't know. It was also weird how there's two different window serving two different menu's and one doesn't even sell their own gin even though they have gin cocktails. Weird. But with that said! Cocktails were really good and unique. Food was super tasty! Although I wish there were some simpler kid options. The satay did the job for the kids though. Vibe was fun. Lots of dogs. People didn't mind (too much) that our Husky was noisy.

This was the Italian restaurant we should have gone to. A few nights ago we went to one down the…read morestreet that even has Michelin rating, but was weak to deliver on taste. Visited this one today and what an amazing restaurant! The food ! The selection! Table side service. Get your camera ready! Bucatini a hands made pasta table side parmesan wheel tossed with flaming liquor. Dry aged meat! Wood oven fired Pizza! Perfectly thin. They have options of fresh baked bread, five different types to choose from. Housemade salami you can try one or all 12. Cheeses you can try 1 or all 8. Even the Italian wine list was amazing. Glass small pour large pour, or whole bottle. I highly recommend the Amarone Della Valpicella region. The Italian Napa. Full body, fruit forward low acid. My dessert I ordered is the lava cake. Gluten free. I have no issue with gluten but wanted to include that for anyone else who may need that. Can't wait to try it white, milk ands dark chocolate with a scoop of vanilla gelato. Ok dessert was so good. Forget dinner. Just go straight for dessert!! The lava cake was divine!!! Marco was our server. He was very good. Even when I gave him unusual requests. Handled everything like a pro! Went above and beyond for us. When I come back? Definitely. Would I bring my friends or family? Definitely. Would I recommend this for large groups? Yes.

Nice spot right on the edge of downtown Half Moon Bay, with easy parking. The restaurant was clean,…read morespacious, and had a nice atmosphere. The service, unfortunately, was pretty meh. No one seemed particularly enthusiastic about us being there. The man who seated us made me feel like I was bothering him, or that he simply had no interest in being at work. Our waitress was efficient but very mechanical--no real warmth or personality. For dinner, we tried the Mortadella Salumi, the pappardelle with short rib, and a meat lover's pizza. The salumi was excellent, especially for the price. It was really more of a generous antipasto/salumi platter, with a nice assortment of accompaniments in addition to the meat. The pappardelle was the standout. The short rib was perfectly braised, the pasta was excellent, and the dish had a really nice truffle-forward flavor without being overwhelming. The pizza was just okay. I thought it needed more cheese, and I wasn't crazy about the flavor of the fried pork (or whatever the particular meat was). That said, the pizza dough itself was excellent. I also thought the pasta and pizza were surprisingly pricey for Half Moon Bay. The prices were comparable to--and in some cases higher than--what we pay for similar quality and portion sizes around Mountain View. Despite the lackluster service and pricing, we'd probably return for the salumi and to try some of the other pasta dishes.

Barbara's Fishtrap was great! The clam chowder and fish and chips were split between my wife and I…read morethe fish was delicious with breading that was so light it was almost non existent. We were very pleased.

mermaid waitress!!! munch munch kiss kiss! thanks for the…read moremuch need break from our busy life in the city! the old people drive like the most rude drivers we experienced here, in SF, even LA traffic people can't compare how aggressive they are here! if they dont' like tourist, then dont' live here??? thank God for the restaurant saves the day here for this Friday afternoon trip! An absolute gem on Pillar Point Harbor! My family and I visited on a Friday afternoon, cutting it close right before their 3 PM break. Despite how busy the restaurant was wrapping up lunch service, our experience was completely made by our server. She was an absolute mermaid at heart--warm, welcoming, and genuinely kind from the inside out! Even during the end-of-lunch rush, she treated us with so much care and grace. It is so rare to run into customer service that feels this authentic and sweet, and her energy truly brightened our whole day. On top of the wonderful hospitality, the seafood was incredibly fresh and piping hot, the clam chowder hit the spot, and you can't beat the harbour views with free parking right out front. Huge thank you to our incredible server for making us feel so at home. 10/10 recommend Barbara's Fishtrap!