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Crab Landing

260 Capistrano Rd, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019-4043
650-712-1288
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Ranked #40 of 58 restaurants in Half Moon Bay
Price range: 20 AUD - 41 AUD
Cuisines: Italian
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Good for: Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner
Dining style: Casual Dining
Cross street: Highway 1
Transit: Public bus system with stops throughout El Granada and Princeton-by-the-Sea.
Description: We are a full-service restaurant that is able to host all large parties and is a perfect location for your wedding, receptions, birthdays, corporate events, and personal and business functions. Our two-story building with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and Pillar Point Harbor is the ideal setting for all your special occasions. We are a one-stop destination along with the Oceano Hotel and Harbor Village Shopping Center, that will make your visit with us one to remember!
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Ijamsville, Maryland
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57 reviews 57 reviews
35 restaurant reviews
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58 helpful votes 58 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013

Visited with my son for lunch on a Friday afternoon. I understand there is new management and a new chef. The location is very good, nice two level all glass with amazing view. Ordered the crab balls to start. They were good, but for five thought it was a bit expensive. My son had the crab melt, which he loved.... More

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San Francisco, California
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7 restaurant reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013

Drove to Half Moon Bay on a weekend and stopped by this place for a late lunch. Our waiter was very friendly, courteous and proactive in refilling our drinks and bread basket. Food was good. View was nice on the 2nd floor where you can ovelook the beautiful harbor. I ordered fish and chips which I enjoyed. My wife had... More

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Lincoln, CA
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12 restaurant reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2013

This 2 story restaurant and bar overlooks the harbor. I had the Steak salad and my husband had the clam chowder bowl and we were both very satisfied with the taste and temperature of the food. It was a little over priced, but delicious! The bread bowl that the clam chowder came in was light and fluffy, not a heavy... More

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Half Moon Bay, CA
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40 reviews 40 reviews
36 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2013 via mobile

Ok, the food was fresh and frankly better then what I read from the prior reviews. The Fish&Chips had a light batter and was cooked perfectly, fish was moist without being over cooked. The cappinno had a wonderful red sauce and fresh fish, crab, scallop and mussels. And the kids had a wonderful angus beef burger. Now the service needs... More

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See 11 more reviews by l_sciabarrasi for Half Moon Bay
San Francisco, California
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75 restaurant reviews
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71 helpful votes 71 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2013

Enjoyed a late lunch on the patio overlooking the harbor with a friend. The two of us shared an appetizer special of scallops and prawns wrapped in bacon, followed by mussels, a crab louis salad, and a glass of wine. Our very efficient serer brought out a cup of their crab bisque to try, which was absolutely delicious. A live... More

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Half Moon Bay, California
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6 restaurant reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 December 2012

This restaurant is on its third time around and this is the worst version of them all. The food is overpriced, not very good, and the service is appalling. The only thing good about it is the location.

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Los Gatos
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85 restaurant reviews
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204 helpful votes 204 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 November 2012

Our other favorite restaurants were very busy so decided to try the Crab Landing for the first time. Loved the views from the upstairs dining. Didn't understand some previous reviews about how they could do so much more. We thought the ambiance could not have been better. Very friendly and prompt service. We both enjoyed our fish lunches and thought... More

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San Mateo, California
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7 restaurant reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 November 2012

This is one of those places that takes recipes and uses them because they look good on paper- not because they were tested or taste well in practical application. If you combine that with a tourist type location at Princeton by the Sea, you get very lackluster food in a non intimate environment. They do provide live music some eves... More

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See 5 more reviews by John S for Half Moon Bay
California
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28 restaurant reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2012

Outstanding food in a rustic atmosphere make this a good choice for a couple. Prices are very high without a fancy building.

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Porter, TX
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29 reviews 29 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
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24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 October 2012

Cold, late, tasteless, need I say more? We were there with a wedding party an w were extremely disappointed.

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