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La Costanera

4.4 (4057)
$31 to $50
Peruvian
260 Capistrano Road, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

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La Costanera

4.4
$31 to $50
Peruvian
Half Moon Bay

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for scenic views
Experience the culinary richness of Peru at La Costanera, a modern Peruvian fusion restaurant. La Costanera opened its doors October 2, 2009, now residing on the scenic California coast in Half Moon Bay, overlooking Pillar Point Harbor. Just a short and beautiful drive from San Francisco. The space is grand, with 180 degree windows, two stories, and a large outdoor terrace with fire pits and heaters.

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

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Peruvian, Latin American
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Thu–Sun 11:00 am–3:30 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Carlos Altamirano
  • Catering
    Please contact our Event Manager at (650) 728-1600 for more details or submit your catering inquiry at our website: https://lacostanera.tripleseat.com/party_request/37117, and we will get back to you shortly.
  • Private party facilities
    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.Submit your event inquiry on our website: https://lacostanera.tripleseat.com/party_request/37117
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Half Moon Bay
  • Cross street
    Pillar Point Harbor Blvd.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Bus Stops - Routes 18 & 117 located between Pillar Point Harbor Blvd. and Cabrillo HWY (Hwy 1).
  • Entertainment
    New Events Coming Soon.... Please Check Back
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

All Experiences

  • Wine Wednesday with Silver Oak

    $135.00 per person

    1 - 7 people

    Nov 18, 2026 only
    Join us at La Costanera in Half Moon Bay on Wednesday, November 18 at 6 pm for our monthly Winemaker's Dinner! Featuring Chef's curated five-course tasting menu paired with select wines from Silver Oak! This dining experience is for guests 21+. Seats are limited — reserve your experience today! Pairing Menu is $135++/guest
    Wine Wednesday with Silver Oak Photo
  • Wine Wednesday with Frank Family

    $135.00 per person

    1 - 7 people

    Dec 16, 2026 only
    Join us at La Costanera in Half Moon Bay on Wednesday, December 16 at 6 pm for our monthly Winemaker's Dinner! Featuring Chef's curated five-course tasting menu paired with select wines from Frank Family! This dining experience is for guests 21+. Seats are limited — reserve your experience today! Pairing Menu is $135++/guest
    Wine Wednesday with Frank Family Photo

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    This is the only Peruvian restaurant in the Bay Area currently featured on the Michelin Guide. It’s situated on the water in Half Moon Bay and features two floors plus an outdoor patio. The interior is vibrant and the menu, while authentic, takes a contemporary approach to Peruvian cuisine. In weekends, they have a grab n go in their picnic area for bits like cebiche, oysters, grilled skewers, and cheese burgers. This is @lacostanerarestaurant and our favorites were the fresh cebiche tasting, the savory Chinese inspired chaufa, and comforting pescado a lo macho seafood stew with seasonal fish (swordfish). Would you try? 📍 La Costanera | Half Moon Bay, CA • cebiche tasting cebiche pescado, cebiche nikkei, cebiche mixto • scallops carlitos • langostinos crocantes • mac n cheese + truffle oil + sautéed mexican prawns • la costenara crab sandwich • pescado a lo macho • arroz chaufa • la chica fresa • chicha mule • vanilla bean panna cotta #halfmoonbay #peruviancuisine #cebicheperuano #chaufa #piscosour #waterfrontdining #altamirano #lacostanera #pescadoalomacho #michelinguide

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at La Costanera.

4.4

4.4
(4057)
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Peruvian

  • Peninsula

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Costanera offers a picturesque setting with "amazing views" of the harbor, making it an ideal spot for special occasions. Guests rave about the "excellent service" and "delicious" Peruvian cuisine, particularly the ceviche and empanadas. The vibrant atmosphere, creative cocktails, and accommodating staff ensure a memorable dining experience.
4,057 Reviews
  1. LINDA

    San Francisco3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I studied their online menu and saw some lovely vegetarian dishes. Sadly, I was very disappointed to discover that the online menu is no longer valid. They have eliminated many of their vegetarian dishes and made it more difficult to even find the vegetarian meals. I ordered a $19 salad which had so much dressing on it that I could not eat it & worse yet, there was almost no other ingredients other than lettuce. Definitely not gourmet. I tasted a scallop dish that my husband ordered, but the scallops were almost raw and they were placed on top of ice-cold mashed potatoes. The final customer insult was they provided a complimentary serving of cheap potato chips!!! I thought only sandwich shops and delis served potato chips. Why can't a restaurant make some tasty bread to serve? I was totally confused by this unpleasant meal. Why would a restaurant fail at such basic customer treatment?

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  2. Brian

    San Francisco8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 31, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent space with nice views of the marina. The food was excellent and our server was fantastic. Absolutely will be back for our next special occasion.

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  3. Josie

    Kansas City3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on October 31, 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Over priced! I had the fried rice, which is supposed to have prawns and rib meat. There was a HUGE pile of rice, with maybe 1 prawn and 3-4 small bits of rib. Also, my husband's King Salmon was TINY. What a let down!

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  4. Imelda Gold

    San Francisco2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 29, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and wine pairing experience but it's on the pricey side for the amount of food that you get.

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  5. George

    San Francisco22 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 26, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is good and very good service. Prices reasonable. Good cocktails and nice wine list. Great view of the harbor.

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  6. Dexy

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 26, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Clam chowder and Churros is a must every time I visit 😊 Shout out to Maria! She’s awesome 👏

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  7. Paul Gold

    San Francisco31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 25, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The Arroz Chaufa and Adobo were outstanding, as was the Langostinos. Ribs were good but wished we had ordered one of the ceviches, which were always outstanding in the past.

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  8. Jenny

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 25, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and staff the food was great. Everything was very good. Would 100% go back.

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  9. THOMAS Gold

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 24, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Exceptionally good tasting food. We have eaten Peruvian food before and this may be the best. Don't remember the name of the dish but it was a fish stew with Aji Amarillo peppers. Ceviche and calamari were also very good.

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  10. Gautham

    Phoenix4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on October 24, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    It was too Americanize, wish they had more authentic Peruvian food.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Peruvian, Latin American
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Thu–Sun 11:00 am–3:30 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Carlos Altamirano
  • Catering
    Please contact our Event Manager at (650) 728-1600 for more details or submit your catering inquiry at our website: https://lacostanera.tripleseat.com/party_request/37117, and we will get back to you shortly.
  • Private party facilities
    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.Submit your event inquiry on our website: https://lacostanera.tripleseat.com/party_request/37117
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Half Moon Bay
  • Cross street
    Pillar Point Harbor Blvd.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Bus Stops - Routes 18 & 117 located between Pillar Point Harbor Blvd. and Cabrillo HWY (Hwy 1).
  • Entertainment
    New Events Coming Soon.... Please Check Back
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

La Costanera's posted hours are: Lunch Thu–Sun 11:00 am–3:30 pm; Happy Hour Tue–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm; Dinner Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm.

Tuesday is a standout, a reviewer praised La Costanera's Taco Tuesday as “excellent, ” calling out three tacos for $12 and $6 beers.

Private dining isn't part of La Costanera's offering, the listing shows private parties are not allowed, and the restaurant highlights a grand two-story dining room with a large outdoor terrace.

Guests frequently describe portions as generous, several reviewers said they ordered many small plates to share and left too full, taking a lot home.

Yes, La Costanera is often picked for special evenings; guests report romantic, elegant dinners (including Valentine's and anniversary visits) and thoughtfully curated fixed menus.

Yes, La Costanera offers a large outdoor terrace with fire pits and heaters, and guests often mention enjoying the patio views and live music.

La Costanera is a great pick on Taco Tuesday, guests rave about “3 incredible tacos for $12” and $6 beers, and the restaurant also runs a posted Happy Hour Tue–Fri from 3:00–6:00 pm; on clear days the outdoor patio with live music makes for a lovely visit.

Business casual is the guide at La Costanera, aim for neat, polished clothing rather than formalwear, and many guests do dress up a touch for anniversaries and special occasions.

La Costanera feels grand and coastal, two stories with 180-degree, floor-to-ceiling windows and a waterside terrace; guests describe a relaxed coastal vibe, live music, and romantic evenings.

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A photo of La Costanera restaurant

La Costanera

4.4
$31 to $50
Peruvian
Half Moon Bay

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today
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