Moonstone Grill

4.3

239 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for scenic views

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.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Steakhouse
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–6:00 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

What 239 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Moonstone Grill offers a "stunning view" that consistently impresses diners, making it an ideal spot for sunset dining. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, with both indoor and outdoor seating options. Guests rave about the "excellent service" and delicious dishes like the Moonstone poke and prawns. While some find it pricey, the "amazing" food and location by the beach make it worth the visit.

239 Reviews

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Deb
Sacramento
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Moonstone is our favorite restaurant in Humboldt County. We visit this area quite often and we make sure always to eat here. The food has never disappointed us. The service is alway excellent and the servers are always friendly. We always look for ward to our visit to Moonstone Grill.
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food, service and view were all outstanding. We ordered all small plates, a bottle of Pinot Noir and dessert. The prawns were especially good!
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james
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was superb. Watched the sunset over the ocean during the meal. Service was excellent, Will dine there again.
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Cassandra
Sacramento
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We dined here for our anniversary dinner on 10/21/24, having booked a few weeks ago. Lovely location by the beach with beautiful scenery, as the sun was setting during our wait. We arrived 20 minutes early for our 7:00 reservation. As we were waiting, two servers were kind to tell us that we'd be seated soon. Within 5 minutes, we were greeted by a very nice young lady who immediately seated us. Because the temp was in the 50s, it was chilly in the restaurant and had to wear our coats to warm up. Somewhere along the way, the door was finally closed. The restaurant is small and quaint, and you can dress casually or dress up. My husband wore jeans and a nice polo shirt. Our food and drink order was taken by Naarah, who was nice and cordial. We were aware of the high prices, but the food did not disappoint. Everything from the appetizer (coconut prawns) to the entree (filet mignon/salad/clam chowder/potatoes) to the dessert (creme brulee), was perfect, and on time. The filet was cooked medium rare as we normally order and was absolute perfection for both of our meals. The ONLY downside was that the bar doesn't serve blended drinks, but my moscato was delicious! Even with 3 glasses of wine, and and an after-dinner expresso added, we paid $340 with the tip, but it was our time to celebrate as we normally do with a very pricey dinner each year. As we were leaving, we were congratulated on our event by the staff. The menu is available online, so view it before coming so you're not shocked by the prices. The scenery of the ocean also gives a great experience. We will be back again next year!!
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John
San Francisco
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on October 6, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food was mediocre NY steak overcooked… did not look like NY, mashed potatoes were so salty they were inedible. Told the waiter and he came back a said sorry. But that was it. Not impressed, but the server was efficient and pleasant.
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TrinhD
Austin
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on October 2, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The fish and chips are good. Grilled octopus was overcooked. I got great service though, and the view was amazing.
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Stacey
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was fabulous. Had a wonderful dining experience.
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Doug
Charlotte
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 27, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great view, friendly, low noise level, good food.
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Michael
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Lovely dinner here with great view of the Pacific. Would recommend to anybody.
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lexi
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
absolutely delicious. the view is perfect. 10/10 experience
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FAQs

Moonstone Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (707) 677-1616.

Moonstone Grill is rated 4.3 stars by 239 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

100 Moonstone Beach Rd, Trinidad, CA 95570

Additional information

Neighborhood
Trinidad
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–6:00 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

Moonstone Grill

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Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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

What 239 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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