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Best Restaurants for People Watching in Half Moon Bay

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1. Vesta
4.8
Exceptional(280)
$$$$
• Pizzeria • Redwood City
Booked 23 times today
Great selection of pizzas, for every palate, we ordered the sausage and honey and the mushrooms with truffle oil. We complemented it with the beet and arugula salad, so fresh and flavorful. We sat outdoors during the lunch hour, a beautiful setting.
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2. Luceti's on 25th Avenue
4.7
Exceptional(1034)
$$$$
• Italian • San Mateo
Booked 8 times today
Great neighborhood Italian Eatery. Food is served piping hot. Delicious!!!
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3. Pizzeria Delfina Palo Alto
4.7
Exceptional(636)
$$$$
• Italian • Palo Alto
Booked 54 times today
Excellent food. Pizza crust was crispy on the outside yet soft on the inside, mocktails were delicious and the homemade pasta was fresh. Highly recommend .
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4. Portola Bistro
4.3
Awesome(199)
$$$$
• Italian • Portola Valley
Booked 7 times today
Brunch was delightful and we were able to sit outdoors.
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5. Hazies
4.5
Awesome(236)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
Booked 30 times today
This was our second time @Hazies and it was as good as the first time! Chef Altman has a winnah!!
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6. The Happy Crane
4.7
Exceptional(317)
$$$$
• Chinese • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
Booked 37 times today
Everything was great! We will definitely come back.
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7. Frances
4.7
Exceptional(3789)
$$$$
• Californian • The Castro
Booked 31 times today
Such a cute, cozy little spot! The food is amazing, and the atmosphere makes it perfect for a date night.
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8. Arya Steakhouse - Palo Alto
4.6
Exceptional(1432)
$$$$
• Steakhouse • Palo Alto
Booked 19 times today
The service was incredible and so accommodating! We had more people than anticipated and everyone helped make it happen.
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9. Velvet 48 Wine Bar
5.0
Exceptional(100)
$$$$
• Wine Bar • Burlingame
Booked 3 times today
Great wines and food. Service is always friendly.
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10. Delarosa - Palo Alto
4.5
Awesome(89)
$$$$
• Pizzeria • Palo Alto
Booked 21 times today
Nice first time experience. Our waiter was very good and friendly.

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