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La Costanera, Half Moon Bay, CA

La Costanera

4.7
4.7
3940 Reviews
$31 to $50
Peruvian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Charming
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...

Order delivery or takeout

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

Experiences

  • Winemaker's Dinner

    $130.00 per person

    Feb 26, 2025 only
    Join us for an exclusive wine and dining experience with La Costanera and Dry Creek Vineyards! This winemaker's dinner features Chef's 4-course tasting menu and paired with Dry Creek wines. Joining us will be a special guest from Dry Creek Vineyards to talk about all things wine! Make your reservation soon, seating is limited! Doors open at 5:30, Dinner starts at 6:00 $130 per guest inclusive of tax and gratuity. Must be 21+ to attend.
    Winemaker's Dinner Photo

What 3,940 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 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 delights with "excellent food and service," offering a vibrant Peruvian menu in a beautiful setting by the water. Guests praise the "creative drink menu" and "stunning ocean views." The staff is "friendly and attentive," enhancing the dining experience. A favorite for special occasions and casual visits alike.

3,940 Reviews
  1. Virginia

    San Francisco

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great location and nice view by the water. Excellent service and good food presentation.

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  2. Melissa

    VIP

    San Francisco

    72 reviews

    5.0

    72 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place. Came here on Saturday to celebrate my birthday. Service was top notch. The food was great except for one slightly undercooked scallop. Other than that, a wonderful restaurant that we come back to over and over again.

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  3. George

    VIP

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely venue, excellent food. We have been there multiple times. A consistent level of quality.

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  4. John

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    56 reviews

    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food. Not inexpensive. Worth the cost. Will be back soon

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  5. Dana

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant was quite busy for a 7pm Sunday dinner, so it took longer for simple things like water and napkins to be brought to the table. The server did a good job of appeasing us with free drinks and food for such long waits otherwise. The food overall was delicious. The adobo was scrumptious, I could eat that every day. The panna cotta should not be skipped!

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  6. Cole

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant was such a fun place for dinner! The ambience and decor and lighting and the amazing and delicious food was so nice! Very chill but a lot of fun! The delicious Pisco drinks set the mood perfectly! The two stories is such a great way to have a restaurant! Eating upstairs and getting to see all of the awesome decor was great! We will be returning for another special date in the future! Go check it out and see for yourselves! Highly recommended!!! I also don’t ever bother to write reviews so that should tell you what a great experience that we had!

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  7. Zack

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing! I always enjoy coming here. Lomo Saltado here is one of the best I’ve ever had.

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  8. eddy

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was good. Food was very small portions for a fixed menu. And not worth the price.

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  9. Mark

    VIP

    San Francisco

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Some of the best food I have had in a long time. The managers were very attentive. The ambiance was fantastic.

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  10. Jonathan

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Quinoto was delicious! Service was prompt and professional.

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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 3940 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 17 times today
Experiences are available.

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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