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La Costanera, Half Moon Bay, CA

La Costanera

4.6
4.6
3913 Reviews
$31 to $50
Peruvian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 28 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Innovative
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 3,913 people are saying

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
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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 captivating dining experience with "amazing views" and "extraordinary food." The restaurant is praised for its "excellent service," diverse Peruvian menu, and "best pisco sours in the Bay Area." Guests enjoy both indoor and outdoor seating with ocean views, making it perfect for special occasions.

3,913 Reviews
  1. Jill

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a delight to eat at La Costanera! It's an impressive looking restaurant with everything: the food is delicious and unlike anything I've ever had, the service is excellent and accommodating, and the noise level is perfect: not so loud that you have to scream, not so soft that all you can hear is your own conversation. The king salmon is outstanding.

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  2. Heddy

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tasty food, good ambience and vibes. Loved the decor!

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  3. steven

    VIP

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    What a mixed bag. All of the food was great!! But the service was erratic. Staff was talking to one another and playing on phones more than paying attention to patrons. This is not my first visit, and I hope it’s not the last. But as good as the food is, I can’t imagine many people will tolerate the experience we had last night.

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  4. Peihua

    VIP

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Have been here several times. Best restaurant on the Coastside. The wait staff know us by now. We know exactly what to order. The ceviche pescado is light and not drenched in sauce. A good variety of veggie and vegan options. Their cocktails are very well constructed. A bit on the pricey side though. Entrees are ~$30 or more.

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  5. Jaime

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious! Service was great once we sat down at the table. Good value. The only problem we encountered was the downstairs bartender before we got our table we wanted to order drinks and as we came to the bar at 7:20 he said that the bar closes at 8:00 and had a bad attitude.

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  6. Vivian

    Central Coast

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing! Service was great! It was my son’s birthday. Gambi brought him a panacotta with a candle! It was delicious! 😋

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  7. Paige

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous experience. Wonderful decor and unique art depicting idyllic scenes of Peruvian village, the food exceeded our expectations, flavorful with fresh ingredients perfectly handled

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  8. steven

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our go to restaurant for special occasions. Wonderful Peruvian cuisine, attentive staff, and great coast views.

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  9. susan

    San Francisco

    57 reviews

    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ceviche, ahi tartare, fish sandwich, and chicken sandwich were all delicious. Our service was superb. We will be back!

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  10. William

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, atmosphere, and view of the ocean. Loved the creative drink menu and meals.

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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 3913 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 28 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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