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La Costanera, Half Moon Bay, CA

La Costanera

4.7
4.7
3944 Reviews
$31 to $50
Peruvian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 48 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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...

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Peruvian, Latin / Spanish
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Thu–Sun 11:00–15:00 Dinner Tue–Sun 16:00–21:00
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Carlos Altamirano
  • Delivery & takeout

Experiences

  • Winemaker's Dinner

    US$130.00 per person

    26 Mar 2025 only
    Join us for an exclusive wine and dining experience with La Costanera and Daou Vineyards! This winemaker's dinner features Chef's 4-course tasting menu and paired with Daou Vineyard wines (plus a bonus dessert course!). Joining us will be a special guest from Daou 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. Must be 21+ to attend.
    Winemaker's Dinner photo

Private dining

What 3,944 people are saying

La Costanera reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 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 offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent service" and "amazing food" featuring diverse Peruvian cuisine. Guests rave about the "picturesque views" of the bay, particularly from the second floor. The restaurant's "friendly and attentive staff" enhance the vibrant atmosphere, perfect for special occasions and memorable meals.

3,944 Reviews
  1. Josue

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambiance for a relaxed dinner. Amazing service. Food and drinks were all on point. Everything was all around outstanding. Will definitely be coming back.

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  2. Jeff

    Phoenix8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Second time to eat here. Food and service wer both e very good. Crowd is lively but noise level was not bad.

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  3. Glen VIP

    San Francisco18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Clam Chowder (usually only available on Saturday as a special) was a big hit! Also, the Peuvian paella was a standout. Plenty of excellent vegetarian selections.

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  4. Christine

    San Francisco9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always have an amazing experience here! Twice already this year for special occasions. It is so rare to find such a great location, with amazing food (we’ve tried just about every dish by now), phenomenal wait staff, great ambience drinks/music, and the view cannot be beat. Parking is easy, there is a cute cafe and the harbor near by, we will keep coming back and try more of the specials! ;-)

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  5. Francine

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food. Great wait staff. The music was good but too loud for us

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  6. Paul

    San Francisco133 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good selection of delicious Peruvian dishes, with very pleasant and accommodating service. We ordered several appetizers which were elegantly prepared. Only complaint is that they were a little pricey for the quantity.

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  7. Virginia

    San Francisco20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    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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  8. Melissa VIP

    San Francisco72 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    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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  9. George

    San Francisco12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    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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  10. John VIP

    Greater Boston56 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    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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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 3944 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 48 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for La Costanera

260 Capistrano Road, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Peruvian, Latin / Spanish
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Thu–Sun 11:00–15:00 Dinner Tue–Sun 16:00–21:00
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Carlos Altamirano
  • Delivery & takeout
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