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La Costanera, Half Moon Bay, CA

La Costanera

4.6
4.6
3893 Reviews
$31 to $50
Peruvian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
Experience the culinary richness of Peru at La Costanera, a modern Peruvian fusion restaurant opened its doors October 2, 2009. The scenic California coast in Half Moon Bay, overlooks the Pillar Point Harbor with sweeping views of the beach and ocean. Just a short, beautiful drive from San Francisco (25 miles). The space is grand, with 180 degree windows, two stories, and a large outdoor terrace.


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...

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Peruvian, Latin / Spanish
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Thu–Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (650) 728-1600
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Carlos Altamirano
  • Catering
    Please contact Meggie Collins at (650) 728-1600 for more details or visit our website https://lacostanerarestaurant.com/ to fill out the contact information and we will get back to you shortly.
  • Private party facilities
    Our staff at 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.Please email us at events@lacostanerarestaurant.com
  • Neighborhood
    Half Moon Bay
  • Cross street
    Pillar point harbor Blvd
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Entertainment
    New Events Coming Soon.... Please Check Back
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,893 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Peninsula

    Great for scenic views

3,893 Reviews
  1. Daniel

    Central Coast

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    20min to even get water at our table and server was MIA the whole time. We reserved a table for our anniversary and while the ambiance and food were good we were very unlucky with the waitstaff. After 20 min i ended up going to the hostess who connected me with the manager who was quite attentive but our waiter was MIA the whole time. No water, no drink order, never once checked on us. We still tipped but for what I don’t know. Very disappointing.

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  2. Jeff

    San Francisco

    25 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Definitely a beautiful space with attentive staff but overpriced plates, I'd go with your own entree and not share plates as you'll starve to death and still pay alot.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food here is delicious. Its been a michelin star quality place for the 10 yrs ive been going. Killer ambience, great view and the new locatjon is just as good as the old spot on the beach. Fair warning: Its a bit pricey for what you get but definitely worth treating yourself every once in a while.

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  4. Jane

    Tahoe

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Unbelievable! Fantastic blend of Spanish & Peruvian flavors, wonderful mescal cocktails, great wine list - and the service! A must-do in HMB.

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  5. Thida

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice restaurant in an ideal location which I assume is why it’s so pricey ($250 for dinner for a family of three is overpriced imho but we did have some apps and drinks). The paella was meh (where’s the softito? Maybe Peruvian style is supposed to be more soupy?), the red wine too warm, frozen blob of butter on top of the steak… thank goodness for the excellent service and beautiful views. Not sure if I’d go back.

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  6. Peihua

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    One of the best places on the Coastside. Food is delicious. Cocktails are wonderful. Their outdoor patio is relaxing, though this time around the background music was a bit loud. Staff is friendly and attentive.

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  7. Christopher

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommend the paella, ceviche and lamb chops. My wife said the ceviche was the best she has ever had and the lamb chops were the best I have ever had. The paella was also top notch. This is a must go in Half Moon Bay.

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  8. Griff

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dynamite Peruvian food (highly recommend the chicken empanadas, the lomo saltado, the scallops, and the churros accompanied by chocolate sauce for dipping), with the best pisco sours anywhere. The original pisco sour is the best, but I tried the pisco sour flight and the mango was almost as good (and not sweet like you'd expect). We've taken lots of friends here, and everyone always loves it.

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  9. yvonne

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing selection of interesting Peruvian foods, beautifully presented and delicious! Great live singers on a Saturday lunchtime. Excellent service. Definitely coming back soon so we can try more of the menu. Also great views of the harbor and fantastic drinks menu - pisco sours!

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  10. Lisa

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Upscale Peruvian. Food was beautifully presented and was delicious.

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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 3893 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Peruvian, Latin / Spanish
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • 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, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (650) 728-1600
  • Catering
    Please contact Meggie Collins at (650) 728-1600 for more details or visit our website https://lacostanerarestaurant.com/ to fill out the contact information and we will get back to you shortly.
  • Private party facilities
    Our staff at 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.Please email us at events@lacostanerarestaurant.com
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