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La Costanera, Half Moon Bay, CA

La Costanera

4.7 (3968)
$31 to $50
Peruvian
260 Capistrano Road, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 30 times today

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

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What 3,968 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Peruvian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Costanera offers an exceptional dining experience with "fantastic food and service" and a "relaxed coastal vibe." The Peruvian cuisine delights with standout dishes like cebiche and Lomo Saltado. Guests praise the "amazing views" and "beautiful presentation" of meals. Despite occasional service delays, the overall experience remains highly recommended for its "incredible atmosphere" and attentive staff.
3,968 Reviews
  1. Pamela

    San Francisco Bay Area31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. Fred

    San Francisco Bay Area14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  3. susan

    San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  4. Dennis VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

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

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  5. William

    San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Peruvian food, with a nice wine and cocktail list. Attentive and friendly service. Reasonably priced for coastal California. The great food was complemented by a good jazz duo and terrific views of Pillar Point Harbor.

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  6. Lisa Lisa

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Took my Dad for Father's day to celebrate. Great table with a view of the ocean and mountains. The food was delicious and beautiful to look at too. Both my parents enjoyed it as did I. Loved my pisco sour and sea bass from Ecuador. Our server KJ was friendly and very attentive. Appreciate his suggestions and fielding our requests. Being welcomed in by the charming hostess Lillet was a great way to start our night. Thanks La Costanera! We'll be back.

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  7. Susan

    Atlanta32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a delicious dinner and will definitely return! Our server, Karen, was fabulous!

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  8. Michelle

    San Francisco Bay Area8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter Drew was amazing, so friendly and provided outstanding recommendations and service. The food was beyond my expectations a culinary experience / I can’t wait to go again.

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  9. Mary VIP

    Chicago / Illinois6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and service. A real treat. Enjoyed the complimentary wine tasting.

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  10. Vicki

    Denver / Colorado1 review

    1.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I would never go back. Beware! I ordered a dish that never mentioned in the description that it contained an ingredient that I am allergic to. Scallops. When I got it, I took several bites before i noticed it. They took it back and agreed the dish should not have contained that. We were not compensated in any way and billed the full amount for food and drinks. I also requested no calamari and that too was in the dish. I had to wait for a replacement dish while my husband ate his meal. Just a really bad experience overall. The waitress took our drink order and then a few minutes later came back to the table to ask if we would like anything to drink, totally forgetting we had just ordered drinks. Not sure what was going on there and everything was quite expensive.

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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 4.7 stars by 3968 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 30 times today
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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