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La Costanera, Half Moon Bay, CA

La Costanera

4.6 (3975)
$31 to $50
Peruvian
260 Capistrano Road, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 62 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Lively
Experience the culinary richness of Peru at La Costanera, a modern Peruvian fusion restaurant. La Costanera opened its doors October 2, 2009, now residing on the scenic California coast in Half Moon Bay, overlooking Pillar Point Harbor. Just a short and beautiful drive from San Francisco. The space is grand, with 180 degree windows, two stories, and a large outdoor terrace with fire pits and heaters.

We offer a full bar, domestic and imported Peruvian beers, and a hand selected wine list. Come try our Pisco Sour – a classic Peruvian cocktail – and experience all that La Costanera has to offer!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Peruvian, Latin American
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Thu–Sun 11:00 am–3:30 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Carlos Altamirano
  • Catering
    Please contact our Event Manager at (650) 728-1600 for more details or submit your catering inquiry at our website: https://lacostanera.tripleseat.com/party_request/37117, and we will get back to you shortly.
  • Private party facilities
    La Costanera will work with you to coordinate all of the important details for your private event and will make sure that you and your guests enjoy the celebration of a lifetime. Our menus are designed by Executive Chef-Owner Carlos Altamirano.Submit your event inquiry on our website: https://lacostanera.tripleseat.com/party_request/37117
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Half Moon Bay
  • Cross street
    Pillar Point Harbor Blvd.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Bus Stops - Routes 18 & 117 located between Pillar Point Harbor Blvd. and Cabrillo HWY (Hwy 1).
  • Entertainment
    New Events Coming Soon.... Please Check Back
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Wine Wednesday

    $130.00 per person

    Jul 30, 2025 only
    Join us for an exclusive wine and dining experience at La Costanera featuring Etude Winery! This dinner features Chef's 5-course tasting menu. Joining us will be a special guest from Etude to talk about all things wine! Make your reservation soon, seating is limited! Doors open at 6:00, Dinner starts at 6:30 $130++ per guest. Must be 21+ to attend.
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What 3,975 people are saying

La Costanera reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Peruvian

  • Peninsula

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Costanera offers a "beautiful atmosphere" and "excellent Peruvian food" with a "great wine and cocktail list." Guests rave about the "wonderful ceviche," "exceptional customer service," and the "chef's passion" in every dish. The "views of Pillar Point Harbor" enhance the dining experience, making it "highly recommended!"
3,975 Reviews
  1. Serena VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been meaning to try this location. First, the view would have been amazing had it been a beautiful day. Nevertheless. The service and the food was awesome. We ordered to share: yuca chips and bbq ribs. Eh. Yuca chips was ok but the Bbq ribs was so, so good. We each ordered: lomo saltado, adobo, seafood chaufa, and pescado Costanera. Yummy. For drinks: pisco sour. For dessert: Vanilla Panne Cotta and Suspiro a la limena. Let me tell you. Everything was yummy including their complimentary chips. I would definitely come back.

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  2. Angela VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant knew it was a birthday celebration so they placed a HB card on the table! The restaurant also gave us a free dessert with a candle on the top! Excellent service and delicious food!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was delicious! I was relieved that their was a kids menu, and it was loud enough that we didn’t worry about our kids being a little loud too. Will definitely go back!

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  4. Marguerite VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area29 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We celebrated our wedding anniversary a La Costanera. Our server was very pleasant and attentive. We enjoyed the view from the second floor. For the appetizer we enjoyed the Yuca chips and Ceviche Carretillero with its delicious fish and squid. Next we split the quinoa salad with its delicious spices. I had the tuna (Atun Criolo) and it was cooked perfectly! My partner had the swordfish (Pescaero Costanera), also very good, especially the incredibly tasty sauce. For desert we enjoyed the Lava cake served with the Peruvian fruit, Lucuma, ice cream. We definitely will come back.

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  5. Marlene VIP

    Virginia5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Heerlijk gedronken en gegeten en vriendelijke en gastvrije bediening!

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  6. Pamela

    San Francisco Bay Area31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful atmosphere and view from the second floor seating area.

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  7. Kenneth

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The menu had good variety and showed creativity. The dishes were well prepared. The service was great.

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  8. Fred

    San Francisco Bay Area14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent flavors - new interesting but not pretentious or show-off. Just the chef's passion to give his diners a special treat. I had the seafood a la Macho, a richer version of cioppino with a tasty but a bit sweet pyramid of rice on the side - all with coconut to add richness. Beet salad was a taste adventure. My wife had the sea scallops for her main. The staff were prompt and very helpful. A bit noisy but I'm hard of hearing so....

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  9. susan

    San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    La Costanera never fails to produce wonderful food, great drinks and excellent service. This place is a favorite spot for us.

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  10. Dennis VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful ceviche and other interesting side dishes.

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FAQs

La Costanera offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 728-1600.

La Costanera is rated 4.6 stars by 3975 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  4. Peninsula
  5. Half Moon Bay

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 62 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for La Costanera

260 Capistrano Road, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Pillar Point Harbor Blvd.
  • Neighborhood
    Half Moon Bay
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Thu–Sun 11:00 am–3:30 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Peruvian, Latin American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Bus Stops - Routes 18 & 117 located between Pillar Point Harbor Blvd. and Cabrillo HWY (Hwy 1).
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Carlos Altamirano
  • Entertainment
    New Events Coming Soon.... Please Check Back
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Please contact our Event Manager at (650) 728-1600 for more details or submit your catering inquiry at our website: https://lacostanera.tripleseat.com/party_request/37117, and we will get back to you shortly.
  • Private party facilities
    La Costanera will work with you to coordinate all of the important details for your private event and will make sure that you and your guests enjoy the celebration of a lifetime. Our menus are designed by Executive Chef-Owner Carlos Altamirano.Submit your event inquiry on our website: https://lacostanera.tripleseat.com/party_request/37117
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