Food tasted good, but not better than cheaper options around Humboldt County. Our server was nice, although we saw many servers during our time there as they use a "team style" service in there (our first waiter mentioned). I felt the portions were under sized- the crab cake appetizer comes with two crab cakes. We had a party of five, so it was a bit awkward diving that up when we are paying such a hefty price. 2/5 of our party was sick less than an hour later after eating here as well. Maybe a coincidence, maybe not, read more

First time here and fully enjoyed the food and the view. We snagged seats at the bar. The restaurant itself is not quite big but the views are huge and that's the main purpose of eating at this awesome restaurant. Laura was our server/bartender. We ordered some Mad River Steelhead to go with our Lobster wonton appetizers. They were super tasty! Both of us ordered the 8-ounce filet mignon with Yukon Gold mashed taters and fried brussel sprouts. The filet mignon seriously melted in our mouths, it was so good!! The fried brussel sprouts were a little disappointing as we thought that they were a little too fried. Great atmosphere with friendly service and amazing views. The prices are quite steep, however go ahead and treat yourself you're worth it! Get here early as the bar fills up quick with HH and the tables fill up as well. Almost anywhere you said you have amazing views. read more

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I highly recommend this restaurant . The service was wonderful , our waitress was giving us lots of information and made what was already a wonderful night extra pleasant . We sat outdoors and watched the sunset on MoonStone Beach , which is gorgeous . We were entertained by the clam diggers and surfers . The food is amazing , I will always make a visit back when at Patrick's Point. read more

I just had my wedding here and couldn't be happier. All my guests raved about the friendly service and delicious food. Everyone we worked with was professional and accommodating, the view can't be beat, and every single thing I've ever eaten there has been phenomenal. Highly recommend Moonstone Grill if you're looking for good food and a pretty sunset in Humboldt. read more

I came to Moonstone one summer evening with my boyfriend for a special dinner. We called to make a reservation and my boyfriend noticed that the voicemail was changed daily, letting the caller know if the restaurant had any openings for the evening. We thought that was a nice touch. Unfortunately, we were confused about which time they put us down for (6pm or 630pm), so we ended up being 15 minutes late. Our table had been given away, but due to the confusion, we waited about 10 minutes for the best table in the house. The very kind host, Anton, gave us the corner window table for two that faces the sunset. It was very beautiful and made our time at Moonstone all the more special. I noticed that it was very busy on a weekday night, and the bar seating was full. It might have been happy hour. Our server was Kim, and she was awesome. She was very professional while maintaining a great sense of humor. We were given a basket of seeded and non-seeded bread (not warm) with a few butter balls. We bought a bottle of the Moonstone Crossing Pinotage, and started with the Potato Croquet appetizer. It came out quickly, very fresh and crispy, with a savory balsamic reduction type of sauce drizzled on the plate and garnished with a green onion. SO GOOD! I ordered the Tomato Heirloom Risotto and my boyfriend ordered the Halibut. The Risotto was a nice portion. It was enough to finish and feel full, but not too stuffed. Alex loved his halibut dish. He said it was buttery and delicious, cooked to perfection. I understand that Moonstone is mainly a seafood restaurant, but I appreciate the fact that they have two vegetarian options. It would be cool if they expanded the menu to include a few more vegetarian/vegan options, especially because the area is heavily influenced by veg-heads such as myself. We were walking the thin line between tipsy and ....quite tipsy when we took a look at the dessert menu. You know, to help absorb some of the succulent Pinotage. We opted for the Chocolate Lava Cake. We also received a small tasting flight of a few of the dessert wines. My God, it was one of the best desserts I've had in a long time. The cake was rich with a juicy lava filling. So damn goooooood. It was awesome to try a few of the ports since I never really explore into that realm. My only deduction from the 5 star review is the actual restaurant itself. Since the restaurant is mainly windows, and the whole point is to look through the windows themselves onto the view, I would hope that the windows would look a lot nicer. There were cobwebs in the corners, and it looked as if they could use a nice deep cleaning. The UV protectors that cover the windows are useful, I'm sure, but it might be nice to invest in the kind that you can roll up and down with the sun. I think the restaurant could do with a nice face lift to reflect the good experiences had here. read more

$40 for a shot of clasa azul!? Yeah right. I own a bar and know that's $16 a shot, bar tender didn't even tell me that the shots were $40 a piece after ordering 7! $300 for 6 shots and a coffee. This place is a joke. read more

I came here for drinks and appetizers recently, after not going in years. The experience was so so, the bar filled up quick, the sun was about to set and the view was beautiful. The drinks were pretty watered down, and they don't have much of a selection besides wine. The bartender came to take our order licking and wiping food off her hands while still chewing. This may not bother some people, but I think you should eat BEFORE you come to work. The inside could definitely use some redecorating. It's a little tacky and they rely mostly on the view to distract your eyes from the run down, slightly uncomfortable, bar and bar stools. The appetizers were fantastic; we ordered a small order of clams and albacore wontons, each only costing $5, which made them taste even better! read more

They had me at "hello." Maybe it was the unassuming atmosphere that felt like you were dining on someone's sunroom nestled on the beach, maybe it was the extremely accommodating bartender who watched for three spaces to open up at the bar since the restaurant was booked with reservations for the evening, maybe it was the outstanding flavors of the side vegetables as well as the fresh fish, but I knew I was in the right place the minute we were greeted by a warm friendly "hello" that genuinely made us feel at home. We dined here on a Saturday night after a long flight from the East Coast. Save this place for a night you are hungry, willing to part with a few dollars and not in a hurry. You will find a relaxing environment with casual flair but upscale food. It's pricey but worth it. I had the blackened halibut with chorizo stuffed clams. Delicious! I skipped desert and went for a walk on the beach. read more

Moonstone Grill - Seafood Near Me - Trinidad, California

The Hubby and I are visiting the north coast redwoods for the first time and had our first meal here at the recommendation of if our innkeeper. We weren't disappointed. Our dinner experience started off with a beautifully scenic drive along a skinny, almost washed out road. We were first seated at a noisy table near the bar and without a good view. When I asked if we could be moved to the back next to the window, the host graciously accommodated us. So glad I asked as that first table was really going to suck. We ended up at quiet table with a nice view of the Little River outlet and a sunset on the beach. We started off with oysters and the spinach salad. Spinach salad can usually be pretty blah, but their bacon-fig vinaigrette made for outstanding flavors. I tried the California red abalone medallions on a bed of angel hair pasta. While I don't think I'd spend $58 on abalone again, these breaded medallions were excellent and tender. They are worth trying at least once. We finished off with the lemon cheesecake which had a wonderfully creamy texture - kind of like buttercream frosting. Great dinner, great unobtrusive service. I'd come here again read more

We were a party of 7 celebrating graduation and are all in agreement that this was the worst dining experience we have ever had. Both Mishael Tanski, the server, & Ari, the chef, were disrespectful and truly unprofessional. Not only were there countless mistakes made throughout the meal including soups and salads being brought incorrectly, not at all, or after entrees. Drinks brought after meals were finished or incorrectly, and overextended wait times with repeated requests. Mishael was condescending, smug, and rude; to the point where he grabbed plates off the table as guests were still eating- making comments such as "here it is now" & "now you have it" while rudely walking away from the table. All seven guests were surprised by the incompetence displayed by management at what is meant to be a fine dining establishment. We strongly encourage anyone trying to enjoy or celebrate their evening to GO SOMEWHERE ELSE. read more

Made online reservation for anniversary. Called and confirmed w/restaurant 5 days prior and was told the specific seating area we reserved would be ready for us. Arrived there after driving for three hours. We were told the manage decided to give our table seating area to another party even though they had our reservation and then had to wait until they could find seating. Ordered appetizers, which never arrived; service was slow, the steak I ordered was very tough and a bad cut and absolutely no flavor or seasoning; my wife's halibut was mediocre at best and definitely the meals were not worth the price for quality we received. No apologies after they asked how everything was and I told them the issues. The view, chowder and salad were excellent, however that did not make up for the rest of the horrible experience. At this point I would not recommend this place. read more

Was the bread from Safeway? Starter: Spinach salad was overdressed, ahi tuni salad was $18 for 8 cubes of tuna the size of dice. Dinner: the halibut was extremely over cooked and dry. Clearly the waiter knew this because he offered us extra sauce. The basmati rice was easily the worst rice I've ever had. It had zero flavor and was mushy like baby food. Almost like a risotto, but watery and bland. The rice was offensive. $34 per plate. All total with no drinks $127 including tip. Most expensive and worst tasting dinner I've ever had. I forced myself to eat the plate because of the price. With that said, the view is gorgeous and they have a bar if that interests you. read more

Unfortunately, the only good thing I have to say about this place was that the hostess provided very good service. Otherwise, my waiter was extremely slow and the food took forever to come out. Once my steak did come out it was completely burned. The waiter at first said they would not give me a discount but when I asked the manager, she did take the steak off my bill which I appreciated. But I would not come back here. Especially given how high the prices are. read more

My husband and I reserved an outdoor seat for a date night. We arrived on time and we're told we would have to wait 20 mins or so for a table outside. We didn't mind and had a drink at the bar. 20 mins later an outdoor table opened up, but we were told another party (w/o res) had been waiting longer than us, so they seated them. We would have had to wait another 30 mins at least for an outside table to open. Had the just told us that outdoor seating would not be available when we arrived, it would have saved us time and set clear expectations. However, we left disappointed and annoyed. The waitstaff were not great at managing time, reservations or communication. I'll give two stars cause the old fashioned was pretty good. read more

Although the view is incredible, the food is WAY over priced. $42.00 for a scallop dinner with TWO scallops. Ridiculous.

Our dinner was not what I would consider fine dining. For the prices I would have higher expectations but was served a burnt over salted steak with sub-par sides. The service was decent. Would not return. read more

Call ahead to reserve the fresh lobster! Beautiful Panoramic view before the sun sets. Best Filet burger I've ever had! Dont count on their bartender for amazing drinks or anything....it was a challenge to get a lemon drop martini(seems like a pretty standard bar drink these days)...and when they did make one, I couldn't finish it(gross) Other than the bar, it's the best bet for a very special dinner out in Humboldt. Much preferred over Larruppins. Also, we visited their Sunday Brunch and it was super! And very light, fresh, and reasonable. read more

Moonstone Grill - Fresh out of the tank Lobster dinner! - Seafood Near Me - Trinidad, California

The food since the reopening is more than a let down. I've been taken there too many times and have tasted most of the menu of friends' plates. Got sick off the oysters also. I dont think if eat there again if it cost the same as McDonalds. Pretty views though! read more

New owners have changed a great restaurant into another commercial venture aimed at bilking tourists out of their money. I used to go here once a week for drinks and food. It used to be the best bar and great food around. Now the food is subpar, I see the Cisco truck delieving their new subpar ingredients, the drinks are half the size, at the same price. The great staff that was there for many years were almost all let go. The only thing still good is the view. Really disappointed, and there is no way that keeping the place great would have lost money. Go somewhere else if you want to the quality you expect from a high priced restaurant. read more

The view of Moonstone beach is amazing and the service is excellent! I ordered a speical off of the menu, wild mushroom soup, and my partner ordered the Filet Mignon. The presentation of the food was great and we really enjoyed our meal. The wild mushroom soup was delicious and my partner loved the Filet Mignon. We will definitely be coming back here if we are in the area again. read more

Can't beat the amazing views, especially if you go early enough to watch the sunset over the beach. The wait staff was friendly and great and the restaurant was festively decorated for the holidays. Had to give it 3 stars because it's overpriced and the food was just OK. Nothing special. We went before COVID and the food was great. Maybe we got there at an off night. We hope so because we used to love this place. read more

Food and service were great. I had the crab salad sandwich melted it was delicious. They offer patio seating with amazing views of the ocean. read more

This place was great! We are from out of town, looking for a nice place to eat and stumbled upon this place! Would recommend making a reservation before hand but they were able to squeeze us in. They were all so friendly and the food was amazing! Summer was our server and was fantastic! Summer if you see this let's be friends @britt_hornerrr! read more

I ordered the cheese platter, + surf & turf tonight ($100 tab) After the food was delivered our bartender? or server? (who knows) never came back once. Did not get our water re-filled, nor was I asked for another cocktail. I hate writing yelps, but it's just so disappointing, especially since I also serve in a restaurant for a living. The bar is low, just ask me if I'd like another cocktail, or if our food is ok. I get it I'm not one of your regulars from the town, but that's a sad mentality to have. read more

My title is being kind. We ordered fish (halibut) and chips for $32 each. The fish was good-but the "chips" (soggy, flavorless fries) were awful. The view is amazing and trust me-that's what you're paying for. Don't know who these people are giving it all the stars, but DO pay attention to the negative reviews. Come for a drink (costly I'm sure) then go elsewhere to eat. You won't be sorry. read more

The view is amazing, but I would recommend coming here for a drink (great cocktails) instead to enjoy the view. The food is so-so but the prices are crazy for what you get. My husband had the steak and requested it rare but it was well-done. My son had the fish and chips but said the fish and chips he'd had the other day at a cafe for $12 was just as good. We spent nearly $400 but we had far better meals (with views that were just as good, actually) in the town of Trinidad (go to Beachcomber Cafe or Lighthouse Grill, get some take-out and walk down the street for a bench in front of the most amazing view I've ever seen). read more

The service was fine but prices are crazy high for poorly-prepared food. Maybe just an off night but it didn't help that our appetizer had a 10 inch long hair in it. read more

If you want to sit and listen to off duty employees and their friends rave about how important they are and how the bartender "accidentally" made them two drinks instead of one while eating overpriced food go to Moonstone. When we entered a woman sitting at the bar with her thong hanging out turned around and stared at us, later we determined she was the manager having dinner with her boyfriend at the bar. The food is average and overpriced. Restaurant is full of employees and their friends. Don't bother with this place, despite the many "good" reviews. read more

Four Stars more for the view than anything else. The ambiance is a mixed bag, since this IS Humboldt County, and you will inevitably run up against someone (even in a place with a $70 entree ...) who is wearing a backwards baseball cap and t-shirt. So expect that. Still, the view at sunset is gorgeous, and it makes dining here special. The food I've had here was so-so. The steak was overpriced for the cut, and the Brussels sprouts that came with were undercooked. Fish was oversalted, and the soup of the day (a carrot ginger) was bland. So yeah, I won't necessarily be coming back here for the fine dining experience. All that being said, the service was very good on our visit. The room itself isn't bad, if not a little generic. Still, I think this place trades on location and reputation (of yore?) to get folks through the door. It is a popular (read: busy/crowded) place, which also detracts from the experience for me. If I'm not mistaken, this restaurant is part of a consortium owned by the same folks who own Abruzzi and the Plaza Grill. Frankly, none of these places has really wowed me, and if I had to rank them all by value/experience, this is probably in the middle. The view is spectacular, but honestly, you could just come for cocktails and skip the food, or maybe eat at the bar and not have to deal with the reservation hassle. read more

Positive: We had a reservation and waited at the bar for our table. Very kind hostess and bartender. Locals at the bar we're very friendly. Drinks were well made and the view was unbelievable. Sat at our table and was waited on by a very nice waitress. The crab cake appetizer was just one large cake, kinda weird but ok. Very tasty! Came with tartar and some kind of avocado puree. Not great: Also ordered a half dozen raw oysters for appetizer. These were very small. Disappointed about that, considering the price. Entree came with clam chowder. This was bland and needed salt. No clams, just mostly cream, barely any veggies. Entrees were abalone and risotto. Abalone was chewy, capellini was vinegary. Risotto was watery, bland and came with onion and sprouts on top as well as the avocado puree surrounding it....just HUH? I couldn't eat it. I didn't get it at all. Cream brulee for dessert, custard was gummy. Even the complimentary bread was dull. Sigh. I really enjoyed the atmosphere and service here but the food was lacking and overpriced. I'm sorry to write that given how much I wanted to enjoy it. Truly hope this review isn't too harsh but it was my experience unfortunately. Especially unhappy with the abalone, I know it's endangered but it cost $60 and it just wasn't good. Hopefully it was just me or just an off night here. read more

This was a pleasant surprise, the reviews I found online did not reflect the real picture. This place should be on the Michelin guide and get it's well deserved stars, the staff is friendly the view is so nice and the food,oh the food is amazing :) With a little GPS help it's easy to find plenty parking if you get there early enough, close to the local beach a great place to see the sunset. I believe we ordered most of the item on the menu they had and had to come back a second evening to make sure it wasn't a dream. The price are reasonable for the quality and quantity. Again great job! read more

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Wednesday dinner here for the first time. I've dinned here many other times but not on a Wednesday. Never again, brussels sprouts half cooked, ribeye super salty and a extremely long wait for anything. I told them the ingredients of my cocktail and they change it. So far any other day it's awesome, no on Wednesdays. read more

Wonderful food, view, and service. From memory, Claire and Eric were extra kind. Hope I got the names right! Excellent cocktail too.....

The service here was excellent! The lobster won tons are delicious for an appetizer and the drinks and desserts were fabulous. The main courses, not so much. The steaks were extremely fatty and the lobster had absolutely no flavor. What a disappointment. The water glass had lipstick marks on it. Had been here a few years back and it was excellent but not so much now. read more

Moonstone Grill - Seafood Near Me - Trinidad, California

If you want a romantic place to go for dinner in Trinidad with a great view of the ocean, this is it. Almost all the tables have great views, though the corner table is the best. I had a steak that was pretty good. The vegetables weren't very good. The potato was OK. I had the lava cake for dessert and it was pretty good as well. The service was good by all of the staff except our waitress. She spent almost no time with us and we had to rely on the rest of the staff for help. Luckily they were very good. Quiet and cozy, this is a nice place for dinner with pretty good food. read more

From the service to the meal this restaurant was a great find! The entire staff was wonderful and accommodating to our party of 8; four of which were kids. Eric our waiter allowed a menu option for the kids that made them all happy and our halibut and chips and Alaskan halibut were delicious! It couldn't have worked out any better for a last minute decision to eat out. read more

Beautiful view. If you plan to go make a reservation. The hostess cannot be bothered to manage walk-ins. Food was Just ok and expensive.

Very disappointed. We have been going to Moonstone Grill for years and have never been as unhappy with the food and the service as we were during our last visit. The fish in the fish & chips basket was soggy and slightly undercooked, and the cod on the other plate was undercooked. I had to send the cod back, but by the time it was returned, we were ready to leave. The only good thing about the meal was the salad and bread. It was definitely not what you would expect for the price that was charged. We spoke to the manager, but ended up feeling like we were being interrogated. It was very odd. We would have been happy with a sincere apology and maybe an offer of a dessert or a cocktail on the house or a small discount. Really, any small gesture would have been appreciated and made us feel like they cared about what customers had to say. I sincerely hope that this is not the new norm for them. read more

My first time at Moonstone was an absolute delight! Indulged in the prawn starter with cornbread and it was absolutely divine! The views at sunset cant be beat and eating that close to the water is such a relaxing treat. Wonderful service and soft mood lighting at dusk, superb experience!! read more

This Restaurant Moonstone Grill Was The BEST LOBSTER EVER!!!! Warmed Butter fresh Veggies & Baked Potato So Awesome 1.5 Lobster Prepared PERFECTLY!!! My Hubby Ordered The Blue Cheese Steak he Was Very impressed Both Meals were FANTASTIC read more