In 2000, a group of coastsiders opened a casual family restaurant on Pillar Point Harbor in Half Moon Bay, CA, and in 2003 opened the first operating brewery on the San Mateo Coast since 1873. Over the years, we've expanded and now have an event center, inn and mobile taproom. We invite you to experience all the Brewing Company has to offer at each of our unique locations.
We were the first green-certified business on the San Mateo Coast, and continue to focus on and take pride in our environmentally-friendly policies like our low energy/water usage, recycling programs-including spent grain from the brewing process- and use of sustainable seafood. We were also the first brewery in California to brew a beer made from recycled water.
We were the first green-certified business on the San Mateo Coast, and continue to focus on and take pride in our environmentally-friendly policies like our low energy/water usage, recycling programs-including spent grain from the brewing process- and use of sustainable seafood. We were also the first brewery in California to brew a beer made from recycled water.
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In 2000, a few locals got together with some hops and a dream - a dream to become a community place for great beer, food, and conversation. Today, our award-winning brewery and restaurant has become a favorite for locals and a destination for world travelers to come together to celebrate beer, friends, and fun.
We believe in quality beer- that's why we craft ours from the finest ingredients at our in-house brewery. Our Brew Team is always creating, so keep a lookout for our continuously changing list of seasonal and specialty beers. Over the last 20 years, James Costa has worked as some of the Northern California's most notable craft breweries, assisting in the creation of some truly spectacular beers like Bear Republic's famous Racer 5.
Our monthly or bi-monthly, free speaker series tackles everything from environmental issues and economic development to social change and politics. Started by Lenny Mendonca, the founder and owner of Half Moon Bay Brewing Company, Brews and Views serves as both a free public forum and philanthropy; part of the evening dining proceeds benefit the Cabrillo Education Foundation.
Reviews (10)
Chuck Freeman
Jan 16, 2022
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Food was awesome and if you want a traditional Cesar Salad, they've got anchovies! Food was tasty, had the fish tacos (grilled) , oysters on a half shell, garlic fries, and the Cesar salad. A tad pricey, the oysters were $3.50 each and I don't really like paying more than $2.50 for mine but, they were delicious.
Michaela Gist
Jan 04, 2022
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Very busy, but still got seated fairly quick. Beer was good and food was fair. Calamari was the better tasting out of what we ordered. Really liked the tartar sauce it came with. Crispy fish taco was crispy, but thought it lacked flavor. Best part of that dish was the pico de gallo. Clam chowder was asi asi. Server was polite.
Kevin Drost
Jan 02, 2022
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Minnie W.
Oct 17, 2021
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Fabulous food and fantastic service. Come here on Sunday without reservation. And you know what? Dining inside there’s no wait.
So we got seated right away.
Ordered crispy seafood platter, you come with calamari shrimp and fry fish, everything is fantastic. The way they tried everything, outside super crispy and say I’m inside is very tender.
Also order the beer steamed clams. Very delicious!
Drink wise, Ordered a caff-eine and pumpkin harvest ale. Both are very special and tasty.
Highly recommend!!!
So we got seated right away.
Ordered crispy seafood platter, you come with calamari shrimp and fry fish, everything is fantastic. The way they tried everything, outside super crispy and say I’m inside is very tender.
Also order the beer steamed clams. Very delicious!
Drink wise, Ordered a caff-eine and pumpkin harvest ale. Both are very special and tasty.
Highly recommend!!!
Tim Picking
Aug 16, 2021
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Sausage Stewie
Aug 14, 2021
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Christi Miller
Jul 28, 2021
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Jeff Downing
Jul 25, 2021
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Good beer, excellent service, and great location. Enjoyed lunch with the family. Very large portions with the seafood combo and fish tacos. Good clam chowder as well. The shrimp salad could have used some more lettuce and a little less dressing
Will definitely return to try some other items. Lots of choices to go with.
Will definitely return to try some other items. Lots of choices to go with.
Oren Williams
Jul 22, 2021
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Afsheen Khosraviani
Jul 18, 2021
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Prawns and chips were fresh and crunchy, lots of fries! Fish tacos were delicious, the fish was cooked well (one crispy and one grilled). Clam chowder was delicious, just wish the bowl was bigger!!
Go with a reservation or you will have to wait for a table, weekends especially. Highly recommend the outdoor seating, as you’ll have a view of the ocean and fresh air
Go with a reservation or you will have to wait for a table, weekends especially. Highly recommend the outdoor seating, as you’ll have a view of the ocean and fresh air
