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La Costanera, Half Moon Bay, CA

La Costanera

4.7
4.7
3936 Reviews
$31 to $50
Peruvian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 48 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
  • Area
    Half Moon Bay
  • Cross Street
    Pillar point harbor Blvd
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • 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, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Winemaker's Dinner

    USD 130.00 per person

    26 Feb 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. Must be 21+ to attend.
    Winemaker's Dinner photo

What 3,936 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
  • 4.5Service
  • 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.

3,936 Reviews
  1. Cole

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. Zack

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  3. eddy

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  4. Mark

    VIP

    San Francisco

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  5. Jonathan

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

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

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  6. Irene

    VIP

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my fourth time dining at La Costanera. The food is amazing and the service great!

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  7. Kevin

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Fresh tasting fish and really delicious cocktails. The service in the bar for happy hour before we were seated was a little slow. Took 15 minutes to get our order after we sat.

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  8. Tricia

    San Francisco

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant never disappoints. Our party of six included some first-timers to La Costanera. The menu is extensive and includes some really unique and adventurous ingredients. All done to delicious and beautiful presentations. Our server, Karen, was wonderful and very knowledgable about the menu and drink options. We will continue to be repeat customers.

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  9. Dr. Sal

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 30 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The noise level is usually high but was too much for one night of sólo dining. There was a diner who had a real high voice at the table and then started a phone conversation there and all the way into the men’s room. Very disconcerting. My waiter was great but forgot all about me. 20 minutes after my appetizer was eaten I had to hunt down someone to pay. This place serves great food and normally has excellent service I must’ve just hit it on a bad night

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  10. Emilie

    VIP

    San Francisco

    45 reviews

    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on 27 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, ambiance and service is excellent. The location by the water adds to the atmosphere

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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 3936 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 48 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
  • Area
    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 Parking
  • 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, Takeaway, 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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