The Breakfast King
It’s a rare occurrence when a brewery’s food is just as good as its beer. But I welcome that as I love to munch during a good flight. The beer here was great. Very refreshing and simple but refined recipes. I was elated that they had a chowder bread bowl so I had to indulge. The fried seafood platter was so good. Can’t recommend this spot enough as it was a really great experience. Cheers!
… moreKimberly Iwamoto
Now is the perfect time to visit, with pumpkins seasons and the weather being just right.
There were a lot of people on the weekend, but the wait was only 10 minutes. Sitting at the outdoor tables, many people brought their dogs, and there were 11 !
I ordered claims chowder, prawn salad, fish taco, and fried calamari ( a little bit too dry ) Every dish was good. The service was very diligent and they refilled the drink all the time.
Parking easy !
… moreKatie Roberts
This place is wonderful! The service is great, the food is divine, and the atmosphere is welcoming. I’ve visited three times total, third time I brought my family with me. It’s worth the price! I’ll definitely keep coming back!
… moreTim
Pretty solid brewpub. I think the food is better than the beers. The quality and freshness of the seafood is there and I never had a bad dish. I think they make the best clam chowder in HMB. I get it every time I come here and I’ve tried all of the chowders in the area. The beers are decent at best, never had any standouts but all very drinkable. Service varies. Big restaurant with lots of indoor and outdoor seating. It’s a popular spot so you may have to wait during peak times. Parking is free and not too difficult in the large shared parking lot around the restaurant.
… more2bearbear Tom Lim
We chose to sit indoors with views of the harbour. The interior decorations was primarily wooden themed and homely. After browsing through the menu, we decided on the Fish and Chips ($20) and while we wanted to try the award winning 25th Anniversary XX IPA, we were not able to find it on the drinks list. Turns out, it was under a different name – “Quarter Century WC DIPA” ($9).
Yup, “Quarter Century” is 25. We should have seen the link
We also ordered the Half Moon Bay IPA ($8) because of its namesake. The beers were served first and we were surprised that the colours of both the DIPA and IPA were quite similar. However, that’s where the similarity stops. The IPA was good. Hoppy, with mild bitterness and a full texture. It also left an aromatic aftertaste which beats the versions at Artistic District hands down – but of course prices are quite different (i.e. $8 vs $5).
Then, the 25th Anniversary XX IPA. Originally, we had anticipated a really strong DIPA that would overwhelm our palates with strong BTU. However, we were surprised that the alcoholic content was at a reasonable 8.5% – not over-bearing but had a good balance of hoppiness and bitterness which compared to the IPA, could be easily differentiated.
In other words, it was good…
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… moreRyan Chua
My coworkers and I came to this place after a hike and needed nourishment. The menu contained lots of options for everyone and the dishes looked delicious. We picked a few appetizers to share and all of them were tasty. If you enjoy pickles go for their fried pickles. It’s nicely breaded and fried and it is just yummy! I went for the seared ahi tuna and it was tasty. A large portion of tuna that came with avocado, egg roll, and rice. If you’re in the area you need to check this place out!
… moreSunaina
We went here for a family brunch and got
– fish and chips 5/5
– monster burger, it was huge!! 5/5
– truffle fries were amazing
– garden salad and cheesy bread
The food was delicious and very filling due to large portions. Almost none of us could finish what we ordered and had lots of leftovers. Lovely outdoor seating in the sun, our dog enjoyed himself too!
… moreMissy H
Went there for the first time and everything was beyond our expectations. Amazing view, waiters are very friendly, service is quick. Price is very reasonable and portions are generous. We ordered cerveche, nachos, steamed clams and seafood sampler. Went to many seafood restaurants for steamed clams and this is by far the best and freshest clams that I’ve ever had. Each one is plump and juicy.
… moreJessica Vo
I’ve been to Half Moon Bay Brewing Company many many times. I’m disappointed I have to leave this review but I have gotten food poisoning twice now from their oysters. I’ve tried many of their other dishes and appetizers and the rest of their food is fine. However, their oysters are not fresh and WILL give you food poisoning. Other reviewers have mentioned that too. The first time I got food poisoning I thought it was a fluke and was willing to give it another shot. That was in March of 2025. January 2026 I tried their oysters again and came down with food poisoning. Twice means it’s not a coincidence. It really is a shame because the rest of their food is good and I love the ambiance of this restaurant. I love that it is dog friendly. But now I am hesitant to come back.
… moreSebastian Saldana
I don’t usually eat sea food but this spot is great. Our waitress Kaitlyn was so nice to us! Will for sure visit again!
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