Moonstone Grill

Name: Moonstone Grill
Address: 100 Moonstone Beach Rd, Trinidad, CA, United States, 95570
Telephone: (707) 677-1616
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.1

4.1 (271)

$31 to $50

American

100 Moonstone Beach Rd, Trinidad, CA 95570

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2 people

Jun 27, 2025

7:30 PM

Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Romantic

Moonstone Grill, a Trinidadian mainstay, serves fresh seafood and other classic American eats in its beautiful, beachside location. For starters, plates like the crab cakes with sriracha aioli and the lobster wontons with garlic cream make you realize how Moonstone Grill appreciates and respects the local produce and catch. Popular entrée items include the grilled angus ribeye with gorgonzola compound butter, the oven roasted game hen with mushrooms and the wild Alaskan halibut with curry pearl pasta. Moonstone Grill even has sumptuous options for vegans, such as the tempeh pot roast with fingerling potatoes and the wild mushroom ravioli. Not only can you enjoy your delicious Moonstone Grill meal by the sea, but you can also enjoy one of its signature cocktails, like the refreshing Mulin Crops with organic cucumber vodka, fresh lime and sparkly ginger beer.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Steakhouse
Hours of operation
Lunch Wed–Sat 11:30 am–3:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(707) 677-1616
Website
http://moonstonegrill.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Ari

Location
100 Moonstone Beach Rd, Trinidad, CA 95570
Neighborhood
Trinidad
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 271 people are saying

Moonstone Grill reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Francisco Bay Area
Great for scenic views

Review summary

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Moonstone Grill offers an "amazing view" and a delightful dining experience with "excellent service" and delicious dishes. The pot roast and lobster ravioli are highly praised. While some find it pricey, the "beachside vibe" and attentive staff make it a memorable spot. Reservations are recommended for optimal seating.

271 Reviews

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Lisa
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Moonstone Grill was an excellent place to celebrate our 28th anniversary. The Caesar salad was excellent. We tried the pot stickers (new to the menu) and were not disappointed. Flavorful, not-to-spicy spicy sauce was key. The tri tip was light and yummy. The Apple galette was delectable. Would highly recommend this beachside lovely location.
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Lorraine
Las Vegas1 review
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed dinner and a gorgeous sunset out on their deck.
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Donald VIP
San Francisco Bay Area17 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We walked in at the last minute, so the only table available was by the service stations, so it was very noisy. Our server was terrific and helped us promptly. Both my wife and I got the tri tip, which was delicious, but the asparagus was overcooked and the tortellini was gelatinous. The appetizers were fine. Trip Advisor rated this No. 3 in Trinidad. Heaven help anyone who eats at No. 10.
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Tim
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
1.0
Dined on June 11, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Highly overrated.We came here based on the reviews, and when we left we were wondering if we had been to the right place. Very disappointing. The best pasrt of our meal was the appetizer - octopus from the small plates menu. It was tender and the sauce complimented the octopus well. For entrees we had the salmon and cioppino. The salmon was unremarkable. The cioppino - The sauce was flavorful and had a little "kick" to it. The 4 slices of baguette were toasted and stood up to sauce. The sauce covered the seafood in the dish, which contained 1 scallop, 3 medium shrimp, 2 small pieces of fish (I couldn't determine what kind of fish, but I'm sure it wasn't halibut or rock cod), pieces of crab dispersed throughout the sauce, and 6 of the smallest manila clams I have ever seen. Our dessert was creme brulee, which was very good. The ocean view is wonderful of course. There is no ambience in the dining room. Our server did his job, but this was clearly transactional for him and he did not attempt any interaction with us.
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Lisa
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We visited both for happy hour and for dinner. Both times our servers were attentive, friendly and knowledgeable. Prices were reasonable for the view and portions were generous. We much prefer Rock fish to Cod in fish and chips, and we found the clam chowder different but delicious. (Less creamy than most, had tomatoes in addition to the usual ingredients. They were happy to provide a sample.) Caesar salad had anchovy, which I always prefer. Bar area had two high tables with a great view, and the happy hour menu had several great options. We enjoyed the sliders, fish tacos and smoked salmon crustini. The crustini was tasty but small for the price. The others were nicely portioned. Their fries are really good, too!
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Terri VIP
San Francisco Bay Area8 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Seafood was good. Staff was great. Sunset view excellent!
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Chris
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
1.0
Dined on May 19, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Food was ok, but the prices were outrageous! Two tiny little crab cakes for $33, that’s pathetic! $18 dollars for a salad that is just lettuce and some Parmesan, horrible!
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Lynn
Utah1 review
4.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We loved Moonstone, except we were seated us across from the staff service area. Very unsitely to look at for half our group and noisy as they worked. At the very least a pull down screen to block the view is needed. The staff was great and professional. They food was excellent. The view to the ocean gorgeous.
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Deborah VIP
Hawaii8 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We loved the location but the food was overly salted and disappointing for the high price. Services was good .
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Libby
Dallas - Fort Worth24 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 15, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The scenery was beautiful, however the food was less than appealing. Clam chowder tasted like it was from a can. The meal my partner had was ok, but my entree lacked flavor and smelt fishy….the waitress was accommodating, but we still paid a ridiculous price for a single entree and a glass of wine. I wouldn’t come back if we visited again.
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Moonstone Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (707) 677-1616.

Moonstone Grill is rated 4.1 stars by 271 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jun 27, 2025

7:30 PM

Booked 5 times today

100 Moonstone Beach Rd, Trinidad, CA 95570

Additional information

Neighborhood
Trinidad
Hours of operation
Lunch Wed–Sat 11:30 am–3:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Steakhouse
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Ari
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://moonstonegrill.com/
Phone number
(707) 677-1616

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Menu

House Made Desserts

Chocolate Brownie$15.00

Cheesecake$15.00

Affogato$15.00

Seasonal Galette$14.00

Creme Brûlée$14.00

Lime Custard Cup$14.00

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