Moss Beach Distillery – Seafood
Perched precariously on the rugged cliffs of the San Mateo coast, this legendary haunt offers a front-row seat to the crashing Pacific surf and the flickering glow of sunset fire pits. The air is thick with the scent of salt spray and golden-fried coastal treasures, from crisp buttermilk calamari to delicate sesame-crusted tuna that celebrates the ocean’s bounty. It is a place where history and mystery meet, inviting diners to linger over chilled prawn cocktails and local spirits in a rustic, wind-swept setting.
140, Beach Way, Moss Beach, 94038 +16507285595 https://mossbeachdistillery.com/0Cuisine: Seafood
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, nut-free, low-carb, gluten-free, whole30, pescatarian, paleo, low-sodium, low-fat, plant-based, heart-healthy, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, gerd, south-beach, dash-sodium-reduced, low-cholesterol, tlc, volumetrics, renal, alkaline, aip, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, juice-cleanse, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Coastside Crab Cakes - $22.5: Two pan seared crab cakes, jicama-cucumber salad, bay spice aioli, chimichurri sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sesame-Crusted Seared Yellowfin Tuna - $17.5: Thinly shaved cucumbers, pickled ginger, daikon sprouts, wasabi aioli Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prawn Cocktail - $18.5: Half a dozen grilled prawns, cocktail sauce, horseradish Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Chicken Wings - $17: Half dozen wings. Choice of ranch, bleu cheese, barbecue, sweet chili or buffalo sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Buttermilk Calamari - $18: Dusted with flour and flash fried, tartar sauce, sesame coleslaw Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beer Battered Artichoke Hearts - $15.75: Served with housemade buttermilk ranch dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheesy Garlic Bread - $15: Pesto garlic toast, jack and cheddar cheeses, pomodoro sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Salmon Carpaccio - $19: Smoked salmon, fresh dill, red onion, frisee, capers, crème fraiche, olive oil, flat bread Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buttermilk Onion Rings - $12.5: Served with pineapple and molasses barbecue sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Pickles - $11.5: Panko-crusted pickle slices, buttermilk ranch dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups and Salads
- Distillery Clam Chowder (Cup) - $11: New England style chowder with clams and potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Distillery Clam Chowder (Bowl) - $14: New England style chowder with clams and potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Distillery Signature French Onion Soup - $11: Sherry-red wine broth, crostini, melted Swiss cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garden Salad - $12: Spring greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, garlic croutons Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $14: Romaine, shaved parmesan, garlic croutons, roasted garlic Caesar dressing Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prawn Louie - $26: Five grilled prawns, Louie dressing, romaine, avocado, cucumber, tomatoes, hard-boiled egg Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beet and Mandarin Salad - $18: Mixed greens, citrus vinaigrette, beets, mandarin oranges, candied walnuts, bleu cheese crumbles Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kale and Quinoa Salad - $18: Lemon dijon vinaigrette, roasted macadamia nuts, dried cranberries, feta cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Pesto-Stuffed Salmon - $34.5: Salmon filet stuffed with pesto, parmesan and panko crust, wild rice, seasonal vegetables Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cioppino - $36: Stew with clams, mussels, prawns, cod, tomato broth, white wine, pesto garlic toast Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Char-Grilled Skirt Steak - $44: 8 oz sliced skirt steak, mashed potatoes, sautéed spinach, onion rings, blue cheese sauce, chimichurri Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Pork Chops - $30.5: Two chops, chimichurri marinade, whole grain mustard sauce, garlic mashed potatoes, French green beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Marsala - $29.5: Pan-fried chicken breast, mushrooms, marsala wine sauce, garlic mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Frank's Fish & Chips - $21: Beer battered cod, golden fries, tartar sauce, sesame coleslaw Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Platter - $32: Beer battered cod, buttermilk prawns, crispy calamari, fries, tartar sauce, sesame coleslaw Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Distillery Steamers - $32: Manila clams, tomatoes, cilantro, scallions, white wine, garlic, butter, pesto garlic toast Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Linguine di Mare - $34: Prawns, manila clams, cherrywood smoked bacon, tomatoes, basil, garlic, white wine sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pasta Primavera - $27.75: Zucchini, tomatoes, peas, crimini mushrooms, basil, pine nuts, choice of white wine or pomodoro sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wild Mushroom Ravioli - $27.75: Ricotta and parmesan stuffed, tomato cream sauce, parmesan, toasted pine nuts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fernando's Linguini Alfredo - $34: Creamy parmesan alfredo, crimini mushrooms, choice of chicken, prawns, or skirt steak Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches and Burgers
- Distillery Burger - $18: 1/2 lb black angus beef, brioche bun, garlic aioli, lettuce, tomato, caramelized onions Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Sandwich - $18: Herb-marinated chicken, jack cheese, caramelized onions, tomato, lettuce, lime aioli, ciabatta roll Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yellowfin Tuna Sandwich - $25.5: Sesame-crusted seared tuna, pickled ginger, cucumber, daikon sprouts, wasabi aioli, ciabatta roll Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- California Veggie Sandwich - $17: Avocado, crimini mushrooms, caramelized onions, jack cheese, frisee, lime aioli, ciabatta roll Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Impossible Burger - $18: Plant-based beef, brioche bun, garlic aioli, lettuce, tomato, caramelized onions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Devil's Sliders - $19: Trio of mini burgers: jack/onions, cheddar/bacon, swiss/mushrooms Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coast Sliders - $32: Trio of mini seafood: yellowfin tuna, grilled salmon/bacon, crab cake/coleslaw Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Sunday Brunch
Served Sundays 12pm – 3pm. Price per person.
- Champagne Brunch Package - $41: Includes bottomless sparkling wine/mimosa, pastries, coffee/tea, orange juice, and choice of one entrée Dietary tags: Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free Available at: brunch
Sides
- Sweet Potato Fries - $11.5: Served with spicy lime aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Fries - $11.5: Tossed with garlic, served with chipotle ketchup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pesto Garlic Toast - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sesame Coleslaw - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seasonal Veggies - $8.75 Dietary tags: Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Fries - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Chocolate Fudge Cake - $12: Moist chocolate cake, chocolate frosting, fudge, sprinkles, whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- New York Cheesecake - $10: With strawberry sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Caramel Apple Blossom - $12: Flaky pastry, apple pie spices, sliced apples, caramel, whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Distillery Decadence - $12: Warm brownie, vanilla ice cream, hot fudge, whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Gluten Free Flourless Chocolate Torte - $8: Four chocolate blend, ganache topping Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian
- Ice Cream & Sorbet - $9: Two scoops. Choice of Vanilla bean, Dark chocolate, or Raspberry sorbet Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Golden State Apple Cider - $7.25: Bottled beer/cider Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Sierra Nevada Pale Ale - $7.25: Bottled beer
- Guiness - $8: Bottled beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Drake's English-Style Amber Ale - $8.5: Draft beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- The Blue Lady Martini - $13.5: Effen vodka, triple sec, blue curacao, simple syrup, fresh lemons Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Prohibition Mai Tai - $14: Malibu rum, Bacardi white rum, pineapple, OJ, grenadine, dark rum float Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Irish Coffee - $14: Irish whiskey, fresh-brewed coffee
- Tropical Paradise Mocktail - $8: Mango puree, pineapple and orange juice, grenadine float Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
Dog Menu
Special menu for well-behaved dogs on the Seal Cove Patio. Prices not listed in text.
- Grilled Hot Dogs: For dogs Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mini Burger Patties: For dogs Available at: dinner, lunch
- Skirt Steak for Dogs: For dogs Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Restaurants near Moss Beach Distillery
- Barbara's Fish Trap — Seafood
- La Costanera — Seafood
- Sam's Chowder House — Seafood
- Miramar Beach Restaurant — Seafood
- Ketch — Seafood
- The Flying Fish Grill — Seafood
- Odyssey Pizzeria & Café — Italian
- Mezza Luna — Italian
- Half Moon Bay Brewing Company — American
- India Beach — Indian
- Gherkins Sandwich — American
- The Barn — American
