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Moonstone Grill, Trinidad, CA

Moonstone Grill

4.5
4.5
255 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
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7:00 pm
Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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 16:30–20:00 Happy Hour Mon–Sat 16:00–18:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Ari
  • Area
    Trinidad
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 255 people are saying

Moonstone Grill 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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Moonstone Grill offers an unforgettable dining experience with "amazing views" of the ocean. Guests rave about "excellent service" and "delicious food," which includes standout dishes like crab cakes and lobster ravioli. The beachside setting enhances the atmosphere, making it perfect for sunsets. While some find it pricey, the overall experience is highly praised.
255 Reviews
  1. ChaunieL

    San Francisco6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have come to this restaurant several times over the past 20 years or so. Live the view and the ambiance. Looked at the menu online and almost backed out over the prices. Glad we came because the food is extremely good, the service was wonderful, and the view of the beaches and ocean are wonderful. We started with the bread and butter plate. The bread was hot, the butter was shaped like a clam and had spices and herbs that made it deliciously special. We ordered beets with burrata and it was very well done. The beets were cut into nice sized pieces, the burrata was on a bed of some kind of sauce that gave it more flavor and there were crunchy baked or fried carrot strips. The delicata squash was super good. We also had pot roast just the way I like it, nice and lean, on mashed potatoes. Oh, and a green salad we had was very fresh and flavorful. Worth every penny.

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  2. Christopher

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been there a few times and always a great meal. Staff is friendly and helpful. Only issue is noise levels. This night the solo musician could have turned down the volume. Being able to sit and watch the ocean is always a plus

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  3. Jason

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They people at Moonstone do a great job! Food was amazing and the service was great. If you are able to catch a sunset you won't find a better view in anywhere within a 100 miles.

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  4. Roger

    Montana9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Excellent service. Really enjoyed the Spanish guitar player. That was a surprise and he was really good. Great view of the beach. Overall excellent!

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  5. Jennifer

    Seattle1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best service, food, and cocktails! The view is amazing!!!!

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  6. Richard

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Moonstone Grill offers a unique blend of standout dishes and a relaxed, beachside vibe. The crab cakes are excellent—albeit on the pricey side—but they deliver a memorable burst of flavor. The pot roast is rich and delicious, perfectly complementing the menu, while the lobster ravioli stands out as an amazing dish that truly impresses. Although the ambiance is a bit rudimentary, its prime location right on the beach adds a charming, relaxed element to the overall dining experience.

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  7. BenN

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great, from the hostess to the server and all people bringing food to our table, the food was really good but the clam chowder was the only item that did not shine with the rest of the food we had.

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  8. OpenTable Diner VIP

    New Orleans3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We decided to escape the Mardi Gras this year and travel. Our first stop will take us to the redwood forest out side of Eureka. So, we chose the Moonstone Grill for dinner As soon as we entered the restaurant, the hostess greeted us with a friendly smile. We immediately felt welcomed. The place seemed to be full of locals enjoying what appeared to be a neighborhood restaurant. That’s a good sign to us. My wife had the clam chowder and the beet salad as her entree. She believed the chowder was the best she’s every had I had the pot roast. It was absolutely delicious. Our only complaint is that we will probably never eat here again. It is fabulous. Thanks

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    1st time here. Very nice experience. Food and the service were excellent.

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  10. Elizabeth

    Sacramento7 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I would definitely recommend to ask for the bar or the right of the restaurant immediately upon arriving. The left is where the staff has their work area. Call ahead if you are looking forward to a fresh catch special, they didn’t have one when we went. We were disappointed.

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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 4.5 stars by 255 OpenTable diners.

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

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Google Map for Moonstone Grill

100 Moonstone Beach Rd, Trinidad, CA 95570

Additional information

  • Area
    Trinidad
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 16:30–20:00 Happy Hour Mon–Sat 16:00–18:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Steakhouse
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • 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, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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