Half Moon Bay Bar And Grill

I really can't understand all the poor or below average reviews for this place. Stopped in while visiting my sister who recently moved to to Aberdeen. There were 5 adults and 4 young children. We were quickly accommodated and the service was very good. Server immediately brought crackers to keep the little ones calm. I had some hesitation because I pulled up my yelp app on my phone after we were seated and saw all the negative reviews, but I was very pleasantly surprised. We had Fish & Chips, Clam Chowder, Fried Clams & Oysters and all were very good. I didn't have any drinks, but husband was happy they carry Guinness. Only negative was it was a little hot in the restaurant.

We came in just in time to make our check in and asked if the restaurant was still open. When we came into the bar we were greeted promptly and friendly. The server said they were closing but asked the cook to make us food from the bar menu anyway. How nice.  I ordered the fish and chips which were pretty tasty. Fried just right.  Not too crunchy or undercooked. They didn't have any champagne but when we told the server it was our anniversary she gave us our choice of free dessert! Super! The server was friendly and chatted with us while closing things up.

The next morning we came down for breakfast since we stayed in the attached hotel. To our disappointment there was NO breakfast menu. I don't understand how a restaurant that is part of a hotel doesn't have breakfast. I ended up ordering onion rings. They tasted good but I just wasn't in the mood for them. Despite this we came back for dinner and enjoyed our meals. I had the grilled salmon and my husband had the chicken Alfredo.

Overall a decent place with a cool view. I think they're missing out by not serving breakfast though.

Came in for happy hour. 8 people. They insisted we sit in the dining room even tho beers and apps were the only thing we wanted. Beer was cold but did not come quick. Everything else took forever (45 mins for a bunch of fried food) and then it was not good (actually fish tacos on the bar menu are solid). Overall.... Steer clear most likely you will be waiting longer for your food than your whole experience should last.