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    Moonstone Beach Bar & Grill

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    2,418 reviews
    #10 of 30 Restaurants in Cambria
    $$ - $$$, American, Bar, Seafood
    6550 Moonstone Beach Dr, Cambria, CA 93428-1810
    +1 805-927-3859
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    Open Now:5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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    4.0 2,418 reviews
    #10 of 30 Restaurants in Cambria, California
    Certificate of Excellence2015, 2017 - 2018 Winner
    RATINGS
    Food
    Service
    Value
    Atmosphere

    Food and ambience

    Local cuisine, American, Bar, Seafood, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options
    And the Crab cakes were perfect...the s...Surf and turf, great succulent lobster...
    Special occasions, Romantic, Scenic view, Bar scene
    Our anniversary dinnerPerfect location for a romantic dinner!

    Location and contact

    6550 Moonstone Beach Dr, Cambria, CA 93428-1810
    Website
    +1 805-927-3859

    Menu

    APPETIZERS
    $11.8
    Sauteed Mushrooms
    button mushrooms sauteed with a marsala wine sauce. a house favorite!
    $7.75
    French Fried Sweet Potatoes
    served with a chipotle cream dipping sauce
    $12.95
    Shrimp Cocktail
    6 large shrimp served with cocktail sauce
    $12.9
    Calamari Frita
    calamari lightly dusted and fried to perfection
    $18.05
    Fried Oysters
    served with a chipolte dipping sauce
    each3.1
    Full Order-618.05
    Oysters On The Half Shell
    Served with cocktail sauce and horseradish.
    $14.3
    Steamers
    20 clams steamed with celery and onions in a white wine broth
    $15.0
    Crab Cakes
    delicate crab cakes served with a wasabi ketchup
    $14.05
    Coconut Shrimp
    served with a sweet and spicy dipping sauce
    $11.35
    Fried Clams
    lightly breaded clams served with homemade tartar sauce and lemon
    SALAD ENTREES
    *Shared Salad Entree Price $4*
    $15.05
    Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
    Romaine lettuce tossed with our homemade Caesar dressing topped with grilled chicken, croutons, and Parmesan cheese
    $11.09
    Caesar Salad
    romaine lettuce tossed with our homemade caesar dressing topped with croutons and parmesan cheese
    $16.45
    Moonstone Shrimp Salad
    shrimp bacon bits, Gorgonzola cheese, mixed greens, cabbage, and carrots all tossed with balsamic vinaigrette
    $16.15
    Ranch Grilled Chicken Salad
    Mixed greens, cabbage, carrots, Jack cheese, Cheddar cheese, home-style croutons, and bacon bits tossed in a creamy ranch dressing then topped with grilled chicken and shoestring onion rings.
    $14.5
    Candied Walnut Gorgonzola Salad
    Crispy mixed greens, cabbage, and carrots tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette, finished with crumbled Gorgonzola cheese, and candied walnuts.
    $13.95
    Warm Spinach Salad
    Fresh spinach tossed with warm vinaigrette, sautéed onions, and mushrooms. Topped with hard-boiled eggs, Gorgonzola cheese, and bacon bits
    $13.65
    Taco Salad de Playa
    Romaine, green leaf, and iceberg lettuce mixed with cabbage, carrots, Jack & Cheddar cheese, salsa fresca, onions, and cilantro. Topped with homemade tortilla strips and tossed with a jalapeno thousand island dressing.
    BREAKFAST ENTREES
    All entrees include 2 glasses of complimentary champagne. *Shared Entree Price $4*
    $14.4
    Eggs And Bacon
    Two eggs of any style, with a choice of bacon or sausage.
    $14.4
    Huevos Ranchero
    Corn tortillas layered with spicy beans, eggs, and cheese. served with homemade salsa, onions, cilantro, and lime
    $15.8
    Pacific Coast Toast
    French bread baked in cream, laced with Grand Marnier, and cinnamon, served with sautéed Oregon berries and topped with Chantilly cream.
    $15.7
    Popeye Special
    Three egg omelette filled with spinach, bacon, mushrooms, onions, Cheddar and Jack cheese.
    $16.9
    California Scramble
    Scrambled eggs, melted cheese, bacon, tomato, and avocado tossed with country taters.
    $17.2
    Sausage And Potato Scramble
    Sauteed onions and sausage mixed with potatoes and scrambled eggs topped-off with Cheddar and Jack cheese.
    $16.65
    Cove Benedict
    A fresh twist on the traditional; poached eggs with the best of the season's vegetables topped with Hollandaise sauce on a flaky butter croissant.
    $16.0
    Eggs Benedict
    Poached eggs, Canadian bacon, and homemade Hollandaise on a flaky all-butter croissant.
    $15.95
    Ham And Cheese Monte Cristo
    Egg-battered-cinnamon-swirl bread cooked on the griddle with ham and cheese. Maple syrup on the side.
    $15.1
    Italian Egg Bake
    Tomatoes, basil, mushrooms, onions, eggs, and bacon topped with cheese and baked to bubbly perfection.
    LUNCH ENTREES
    Two glasses of champagne are complimentary with any entree. *Shared Entree Price $4*
    $14.0
    Moonstone Chowder
    Homemade new England-style clam chowder served piping hot in our crusty sourdough round. (contains bacon).
    $14.0
    Sourdough B.l.T.A.
    The classic bacon, lettuce, tomato, and avocado served on grilled sourdough bread with mayo.
    $15.35
    Beef Dip With Caramelized Onions
    Hot roast beef with caramelized onions and melted cheese. Au jus and garlic horseradish sauce on the side
    $17.7
    Philly Cheese Sandwich
    Our own version of the classic served with tender juicy roast beef on grilled french bread smothered in cheese, bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms.
    $15.85
    Moonstone Reuben
    Our version of the classic; corned beef sautéed with onions served on grilled rye bread with Jack cheese, shredded lettuce, pickles, and semi-sweet mustard sauce.
    $12.65
    Grilled Chicken Sandwich
    Grilled herb-marinated chicken thigh served on a grilled Brioche bun with melted Jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion and a sweet mustard sauce
    $11.55
    The Health Nut
    Avocado, Monterrey Jack cheese, black beans, lettuce, cabbage, tomato, pickles, and onions served on grilled whole grain bread with a buttermilk cream sauce.
    $13.0
    Fish Tacos
    Two tacos served with corn tortillas stuffed with lightly breaded fish. Served with cabbage, onions, cilantro, cheese, and jalapeno cream sauce. Homemade salsa on the side.
    $16.0
    Carnitas Torta
    Hot pulled pork sandwich with melted cheese, onions, cilantro, avocado, mayo, lettuce, and tomato. Jalepeno cream sauce is served on the side.
    $15.05
    Smoked Cheddar Cheeseburger
    USDA choice Angus sirloin topped with smokey cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and onions on a gourmet Brioche bun slathered with a sweet and tangy special sauce.
    BRUNCH SIDES
    *Available only with an Entree or Appetizer per person.
    $4.3
    *Country Taters
    $3.0
    *French Fries
    $4.2
    *Sweet Potato Fries
    Served with chipotle dipping sauce.
    $3.0
    *Cheesy Black Beans
    $3.0
    *Shoestring Onion Rings
    $2.6
    *Cole Slaw
    $3.85
    *Fried Jalapeno Rings
    Spicy!
    $4.1
    *Fresh Fruit
    $5.95
    *Cup of New England Clam Chowder
    (contains bacon)
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    Sponsored by: Moonstone Beach Bar & Grill

    Top 3 Reasons to Eat Here

    1. Upscale Oceanfront location!
    1. Upscale Oceanfront location!
    "Totally cool restaurant...........very tasty food"
    LTtravelllin
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    2. Great Food!
    2. Great Food!
    "The service was splendid. We enjoyed everything that we ordered"
    Bensus
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    3. Only Full Bar on Moonstone
    3. Only Full Bar on Moonstone
    "Love the clam chowder and the Bloody Mary's are the best!"
    BarbararaeS
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    Moonstone Beach Bar & Grill offers our diners breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. Diners may choose to sit outside on our ocean front patio or they may sit inside where our large picturesque window allows a vast view of the ocean. We offer fresh seafood, steaks, and pasta. Our specialties include our creamy clam chowder and mouth-watering sauces that compliment every fresh seafood entree. For meat lovers, we offer a variety of juicy, delicious steaks. If you're a fan of onion rings be sure to order our Pork Chops; you won't be disappointed. We are known for our delicately battered fish and chips and our scrumptious fish tacos that make for a delicious lunch plate. Moonstone Beach Bar &
    PRICE RANGE
    $14 - $35
    Special Diets
    Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
    CUISINES
    American, Bar, Seafood
    FEATURES
    Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Highchairs Available
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    Beautiful Views, okay food.

    The food was good, and the view is beautiful. This was my first time here with my husband. We arrived at opening, so we didn't have a wait. It was a little windy and cool, but we still chose to eat on the deck. They...More

    Date of visit: February 2019
    Thank Michelle N
    Restaurant's Favorite
    Reviewed August 30, 2018 via mobile
    Best place!

    Been on a three week road trip from the UK which has involved us visiting and eating at multiple venues in..... LA, Joshua tree park, Las Vegas, Grand Canyon, Zion national park, death valley, Yosemite and San Francisco......this place the best meal we had anywhere........More

    Date of visit: August 2018
    2  Thank mark c
    MoonstoneBarAndGrill, Owner at Moonstone Beach Bar & Grill, responded to this reviewResponded September 3, 2018

    Mark, Wow! What a great complement. We are so glad to have been one of the highlights of your trip.Thanks for taking the time to let everybody know. All the best, John/Owner

    Reviewed yesterday via mobile
    Not worth the wait!

    Not worth the wait! My wife and I waited about an hour for a table here and wish we wouldn't have. The food was bad! The chowder tasted like canned chowder with bacon added. The pesto shrimp pasta was nothing special at all! Very over...More

    Date of visit: February 2019
    Thank D-How01
    Reviewed 4 days ago
    Large Parties Accepted

    Our group of 10 was easily accommodated for a really terrific meal. All seafood was especially fresh with friendly service. I recommend the daily specials which feature local catches.

    Date of visit: February 2019
    Thank Joe H
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Celebrating another orbit around the sun.

    NO reservations so as they open at 5pm daily there is always a line. Locals bring their lawn chairs and visit till they open. Usually have about 6 different fresh fish selections. Lots of folks bringing their own bottles of wine. ( call regarding fee)....More

    Date of visit: February 2019
    Thank henryandyolandac
    MoonstoneBarAndGrill, Owner at Moonstone Beach Bar & Grill, responded to this reviewResponded 6 days ago

    Thanks so much for the love! It means a lot to hear you consider us the best around at what we do -- look forward to having you back again. Till then, John, Owner

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    What an amazing night!

    So we opted to Uber to Moonstone so we could have a couple of drinks. Upon arrival we found that there was over an hour wait and that we didn't have a cell phone signal to Uber back to our hotel! I asked the Hostess...More

    Date of visit: February 2019
    Thank briann688
    MoonstoneBarAndGrill, Owner at Moonstone Beach Bar & Grill, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

    Brian, it's wonderful to here everything was spot on -- from the service to the food. I am blessed with a staff that takes hospitality very seriously. I will track down which hostess helped you, so I can give her a special thank you from...More

    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    A pleasant surprise

    Stayed next door at Cambria hotel. Walked next door to watch sunset and consider dinner. Been on the road for 9 days and had a great experience. Food was excellent and service was very well done. Nice location across from beach and really pleased we...More

    Date of visit: February 2019
    Thank HooverAlRTR
    MoonstoneBarAndGrill, Owner at Moonstone Beach Bar & Grill, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

    It's wonderful to hear we were a nice reward for nine hours of driving! Your kind words mean a lot -- can't wait to have you back again. Sincerely, John, Owner

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Great food and great view of the ocean

    This place was conveniently located next door to the place we stayed. The food was excellent, staff were very friendly and the view was very nice.

    Date of visit: January 2019
    Thank LLAP18
    MoonstoneBarAndGrill, Owner at Moonstone Beach Bar & Grill, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

    It's wonderful to hear you enjoyed the service and food just as much as the view! Your support means a lot -- look forward to having you back again. Till then, John, Owner

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Great Outside Patio

    Great location. Beach is right across the street. The outside patio is sheltered and has heaters as well. The food and service were both very good. The crab cakes were quite yummy and didn't have a lot of the filler, rather lots of crab. The...More

    Date of visit: January 2019
    Thank legsbell
    MoonstoneBarAndGrill, Owner at Moonstone Beach Bar & Grill, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

    Great to hear you loved everything -- from the location to the food! Your support means the world -- look forward to having you back soon. Till then, John, Owner

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Yummy Scampi

    We visited one evening during our stay. I had scampi and it was perfect. Great flavors. I don’t even remember what hubby got but he liked his too. Very good service. We have been before for breakfast and lunch and have enjoyed. Sometime I want...More

    Date of visit: January 2019
    Thank sparkysimi
    MoonstoneBarAndGrill, Owner at Moonstone Beach Bar & Grill, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

    Great to hear that scampi hit the spot! Thanks for taking the time to give your support for what we do here at Moonstone Beach Bar & Grill. We really appreciate our loyal customers, like you. Look forward to having you back soon:-) Till then,...More

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    Response from TravelerIV_10 | Reviewed this property |
    Not that I recall. Do not waste your $ there with burger eaters, even if they had burgers. Drinks and Sea food to die for
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    I just walked in. Didn't need a booking. Be sure to leave enough time to explore Cambria Main St which is a 5 minute drive away from this venue/coastal road. The Main St is very quaint with a number of galleries, etc.
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