Moonraker

4.7

1259 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Great for scenic views
Neighbourhood gem
Romantic

Floor to ceiling windows that look down on the beach makes Moonraker restaurant a go to spot for food and an excellent view. Situated inside the Lighthouse Hotel in Pacifica, Moonraker serves lunch, dinner and happy hour!

A large selection of fresh seafood dots the Moonraker menu with items like Dungeness crab, Chef's selection of oysters and ahi poke. Other options from "the land" include pot roast, steak, chicken parmesan and a vegetarian tagine. The chef makes a lot of the offerings gluten free, like crispy calamari and coconut prawns. Be sure to save some room for bananas foster bread pudding or campfire s'mores with a table side hibachi.

Additional information

Location
105 Rockaway Beach Avenue, Pacifica, CA 94044
Phone number
(650) 557-7025 ext. 2
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Lunch Sat, Sun 12:00–16:00 Dinner Daily 16:00–21:00 Happy Hour Mon–Wed, Fri–Sun 16:00–18:00 Thu 16:00–21:00
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private lot and Street
Payment Options
AMEX, Contactless Payment, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Jason Yeafoli

Private dining

Popular dishes

Fresh Oysters on the Half Shell
- eachUS$3.60
- 1/2 DozenUS$21.00
- DozenUS$42.00
Prawn Cocktail
cocktail sauce / horseradish
- HalfUS$12.95
- FullUS$19.95
Chilled Crab LegsUS$25.95
remoulade / cocktail sauce clarified butter
Ahi Tuna PokeUS$22.50
avocado / mango / marinated ahi tuna / sesame seeds / green onions crispy wontons

Starters

Crispy Green BeansUS$14.95
chipotle chili ancho aioli
Jumbo Stuffed DatesUS$17.95
herbed goat cheese / bacon wrapped / pear / aged balsamic glaze
Kobe Beef CarpaccioUS$17.95
horseradish / arugala / parmesan gaufrette potatoes / Hawaiian salt
Oyster Rockefeller (3)US$14.95
pernod spinach / panko crumbs parmesan
Crispy CalamariUS$16.95
lemon / caper aioli / cocktail sauce
Smoked SalmonUS$15.95
grilled rustic bread / mascarpone capers
Crostini & BurrataUS$14.95
tomato / basil / balsamic
Moonraker Crab CakesUS$23.95
arugala / fennel / petite frisee / fire roasted romesco sauce
Jumbo Coconut PrawnsUS$15.95
beer battered / petite frisee salad pineapple guava sauce

Soups & Side Salads

Nice Little House SaladUS$9.95
beach road organic lettuce cherry tomato / radish / carrot / balsamic vinaigrette
Spring Mushroom Soup
garlic roasted mushrooms / chives
- CupUS$7.00
- BowlUS$12.00
Classic Caesar SaladUS$12.95
creamy dressing / crostinis parmesan
- With ChickenUS$18.95
Arugala & Spiced PecanUS$13.95
apple / goat cheese / walnut vinaigrette
Clam Chowder
smoked bacon / yukon potato leeks cream / manila clams
- CupUS$9.00
- BowlUS$14.00

Chop House

Steak FritesUS$33.50
marinated grilled Angus hanger steak / duck fat truffle fries chimichurri sauce
New York SteakUS$48.95
grilled Harris Ranch hanger steak mashed potatoes / vegetables / onion strings / truffle butter

Fresh Catch & Dungeness Crab

Filet of Petrale SoleUS$32.95
porcini dusted / broccolini mashed potato oven dried tomato / lemon caper sauce
Moonraker Crab CakesUS$34.50
spring vegetables / mashed potato / fennel / petite / frisèe / fire roasted romesco sauce
Seared Sea ScallopsUS$42.50
brown butter parsnip puree parsley nage / spring asparagus, crispy potato
Dungeness Crab LegsUS$54.95
spring vegetables / anna potatoes / herb shallot butter / lemon
Salmon PinwheelUS$35.95
artichoke and basil stuffed spring vegetables, fire roasted romesco sauce
Dungeness Crab CioppinoUS$42.95
crab in the shell / prawns / rock cod / clams / mussels / tomato shellfish broth

Chef Specialties

Sweet Pea RavioliUS$28.95
buttered peas / spring asparagus basil / oven dried tomato / parmesan
Jumbo Coconut PrawnsUS$29.95
mashed potatoes / petite frisee salad / pineapple guava sauce
Slow Cooked Pot RoastUS$28.95
spring vegetables / hand cut bacon mashed potatoes / date red wine sauce
Lobster Mac & Cheese
cavatappi / fontina fondue / lobster tail / claw meat / panko crumbs
- HalfUS$24.00
- FullUS$38.00
Pappardelle BologneseUS$26.75
porcini & tomato braised pork / herb papardelle / parmesan / rosemary
Seafood PastaUS$36.95
prawns / sea scallops / clams calamari / rock cod / squid ink pasta / tomato broth
Spring Vegetable TagineUS$25.95
moraccan spices / chick peas / carrots / peas / cauliflower / fennel / almonds & olives
Chicken ParmesanUS$28.50
breaded chicken cutlet / san marzano tomato mozzarella / basil / bucatini pasta / broccolini
6 oz. Lobster TailsUS$55.95
twin tails / fall vegetables anna potato / drawn butter / fancy lemon

Surf & Turf

7 oz. New York & Lobster MacUS$59.95
fall vegetables / crispy onions / truffle butter
Kobe Beef & Sea ScallopsUS$49.50
thinly sliced American kobe beef / tapenade / sautéed spinach / pinot noir sauce
6 oz. Lobster Tail & 7 oz. New YorkUS$64.95
spring vegetables / anna potato crispy onions / drawn butter / fancy lemon

What 1,259 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

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Francisco Bay Area
Great for scenic views
Peninsula
Best Ambience
Peninsula
Romantic
Peninsula
Great for scenic views
Peninsula
American

Review summary

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Moonraker offers a "spectacular view" of the ocean, making it a prime spot for "romantic dinners" and special occasions. Guests praise the "excellent service" and "delicious food," with standout dishes including seafood options. Despite some service hiccups, many enjoy the "ambiance" and "live piano music," enhancing the dining experience.

1,259 Reviews

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Milton VIP
San Francisco8 reviews
4.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We celebrated our anniversary together and we had a great dinner. They took us in early. They were very accommodating.
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Mark VIP
Phoenix171 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another outstanding meal at Moonraker. Aurelio was our server again (we requested him) and had a wonderful meal starting with perfectly crafted cocktails, a Manhattan and a Martini. We split 1/2 dozen oysters which were perfect and for entrees my wife had a wonderful salmon and lentil dish while I had the Petrale sole-both wonderful. Aurelio picked a perfect wine for and since it was our anniversary, the restaurant brought us a delicious dessert. We visit Pacifica every February and we have been enjoying Moonraker since 2017. Go!
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David
San Francisco8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of those exceptions… A restaurant with a great view, but also has great food. We requested a table with a great view, away from the piano, and that was honored. The pianist is good, but it just makes conversation a little harder.
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Shannon VIP
San Francisco21 reviews
5.0
Dined on 31 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience With Ana amazing view. Love the food and the service.
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Anne VIP
Hawaii18 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food, service and view are outstsnding at Moonraker!
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Babra
Atlanta1 review
5.0
Dined on 22 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff was amazing. They definitely made our night feel special. But I was a bit disappointed with the food, the first time we dined here the food tasted amazing but this time it was a bit disappointing. Great portions but seemed to be missing flavor.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
You have the most beautiful view in the world, delicious food, live music that’s not too loud in great service. It’s a perfect date night. The coconut prawns are amazing.
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Patrick
San Francisco36 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great ambiance. Can’t beat the view from the booths. Dinner was great and the service was exceptional.
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AJ
Raleigh1 review
1.0
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
The restaurant sits right on the ocean but also looks out through dirty windows to a concrete slab with streetlamps obscuring the view as well as an older seaside hotel with neon signs and a parking lot. The entire meal was rushed, 1 hour total. Orders came out of order without silverware in some instances. The food was only ok, not to the level of cost asked for. Our neighboring diners shared they were from the area and fully agreed with our assessment of the meal and experience. Apparently, it used to be much better. We ended up asking for a discount, which they did work with us on but obviously not aligned to what we would have expected for the cost. We do dine out at higher end restaurants, so this is not price based at all, its experience, service, and food based solely.
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John
Central Coast69 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We visit here a few times a year. Always enjoy the nice relaxed atmosphere with a great ocean view and live piano playing most times.
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FAQs

Moonraker offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 557-7025 ext. 2.

Moonraker is rated 4.7 stars by 1259 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:00

105 Rockaway Beach Avenue, Pacifica, CA 94044

Additional information

Phone number
(650) 557-7025 ext. 2
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Lunch Sat, Sun 12:00–16:00 Dinner Daily 16:00–21:00 Happy Hour Mon–Wed, Fri–Sun 16:00–18:00 Thu 16:00–21:00
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private lot and Street
Payment Options
AMEX, Contactless Payment, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Jason Yeafoli

Moonraker

Make a booking

Additional information

Cove

Private Dining Room

Seawitch

Bounty

Custom inquiry

Seafood Pasta

Salmon Pinwheel

Smoked Salmon

Oyster Bar

Fresh Oysters on the Half Shell

Prawn Cocktail

Chilled Crab LegsUS$25.95

Ahi Tuna PokeUS$22.50

Starters

Crispy Green BeansUS$14.95

Jumbo Stuffed DatesUS$17.95

Kobe Beef CarpaccioUS$17.95

Oyster Rockefeller (3)US$14.95

Crispy CalamariUS$16.95

Smoked SalmonUS$15.95

Crostini & BurrataUS$14.95

Moonraker Crab CakesUS$23.95

Jumbo Coconut PrawnsUS$15.95

Soups & Side Salads

Nice Little House SaladUS$9.95

Spring Mushroom Soup

Classic Caesar SaladUS$12.95

Arugala & Spiced PecanUS$13.95

Clam Chowder

Chop House

Steak FritesUS$33.50

New York SteakUS$48.95

Fresh Catch & Dungeness Crab

Filet of Petrale SoleUS$32.95

Moonraker Crab CakesUS$34.50

Seared Sea ScallopsUS$42.50

Dungeness Crab LegsUS$54.95

Salmon PinwheelUS$35.95

Dungeness Crab CioppinoUS$42.95

Chef Specialties

Sweet Pea RavioliUS$28.95

Jumbo Coconut PrawnsUS$29.95

Slow Cooked Pot RoastUS$28.95

Lobster Mac & Cheese

Pappardelle BologneseUS$26.75

Seafood PastaUS$36.95

Spring Vegetable TagineUS$25.95

Chicken ParmesanUS$28.50

6 oz. Lobster TailsUS$55.95

Surf & Turf

7 oz. New York & Lobster MacUS$59.95

Kobe Beef & Sea ScallopsUS$49.50

6 oz. Lobster Tail & 7 oz. New YorkUS$64.95

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