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Moonstone Grill, Trinidad, CA

Moonstone Grill

4.5
4.5
252 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Moonstone Grill, a Trinidadian mainstay, serves fresh seafood and other classic American eats in its beautiful, beachside location. For starters, plates like the crab cakes with sriracha aioli and the lobster wontons with garlic cream make you realize how Moonstone Grill appreciates and respects the local produce and catch. Popular entrée items include the grilled angus ribeye with gorgonzola compound butter, the oven roasted game hen with mushrooms and the wild Alaskan halibut with curry pearl pasta. Moonstone Grill even has sumptuous options for vegans, such as the tempeh pot roast with fingerling potatoes and the wild mushroom ravioli. Not only can you enjoy your delicious Moonstone Grill meal by the sea, but you can also enjoy one of its signature cocktails, like the refreshing Mulin Crops with organic cucumber vodka, fresh lime and sparkly ginger beer.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Steakhouse
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 16:30–20:00 Happy Hour Mon–Sat 16:00–18:00
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Ari

What 252 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Moonstone Grill offers "stunning views" and a "fabulous location" right by the ocean. Diners consistently highlight the "great food," particularly the seafood and steaks, and the "friendly and attentive staff." Though the restaurant can be "pricey," the "breathtaking sunsets" and cozy ambiance make it a "wonderful dining experience."

252 Reviews
  1. Roger

    Montana9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Excellent service. Really enjoyed the Spanish guitar player. That was a surprise and he was really good. Great view of the beach. Overall excellent!

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  2. Jennifer

    Seattle1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best service, food, and cocktails! The view is amazing!!!!

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  3. Richard

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Moonstone Grill offers a unique blend of standout dishes and a relaxed, beachside vibe. The crab cakes are excellent—albeit on the pricey side—but they deliver a memorable burst of flavor. The pot roast is rich and delicious, perfectly complementing the menu, while the lobster ravioli stands out as an amazing dish that truly impresses. Although the ambiance is a bit rudimentary, its prime location right on the beach adds a charming, relaxed element to the overall dining experience.

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  4. BenN

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great, from the hostess to the server and all people bringing food to our table, the food was really good but the clam chowder was the only item that did not shine with the rest of the food we had.

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  5. OpenTable Diner VIP

    New Orleans3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We decided to escape the Mardi Gras this year and travel. Our first stop will take us to the redwood forest out side of Eureka. So, we chose the Moonstone Grill for dinner As soon as we entered the restaurant, the hostess greeted us with a friendly smile. We immediately felt welcomed. The place seemed to be full of locals enjoying what appeared to be a neighborhood restaurant. That’s a good sign to us. My wife had the clam chowder and the beet salad as her entree. She believed the chowder was the best she’s every had I had the pot roast. It was absolutely delicious. Our only complaint is that we will probably never eat here again. It is fabulous. Thanks

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    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    1st time here. Very nice experience. Food and the service were excellent.

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  7. Elizabeth

    Sacramento7 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I would definitely recommend to ask for the bar or the right of the restaurant immediately upon arriving. The left is where the staff has their work area. Call ahead if you are looking forward to a fresh catch special, they didn’t have one when we went. We were disappointed.

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  8. Richard VIP

    Los Angeles171 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Worth the price? Not really, but this is clearly the only game in town for fine-ish dining. Service was great--friendly and attentive. Good wine list, decent cocktails, and all our food ranged from pretty good to great.

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  9. Angela VIP

    San Francisco17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent all around. We dines just as the sun was finishing setting which enhanced the experience. Our server was pleasant, knowledgeable, prompt and attentive. The charcuterie board was refreshingly varied and honestly enough for a meal. Wine list was on point. Botho four entrees were fantastic and the perfect serving size to keep us from feeling too full and having just enough room to share a dessert. Will return the next time we are in the area.

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  10. Martha

    San Francisco49 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We were hoping for a better experience due to 4.3 ratings but we were disappointed. The whole menu is overpriced for the quantity and quality of the food. My appetizer crab cakes were bland and mushy, probably the worst I've ever been served, but my friend's bowl of steamer clams was more appalling. The clams were about the size of small green peas. If the chef had not been able to source reasonable steamer clams, he should have taken them off the menu. And don't even get me started on the selections of wine by the glass, which were quite limited and pricey. The manager probably realized we weren't happy because he didn't even bother to come by and ask how our meal was. When we find ourselves in the Trinidad area again, we will definitely dine elsewhere.

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FAQs

Moonstone Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (707) 677-1616.

Moonstone Grill is rated 4.5 stars by 252 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for Moonstone Grill

100 Moonstone Beach Rd, Trinidad, CA 95570

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Steakhouse
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 16:30–20:00 Happy Hour Mon–Sat 16:00–18:00
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Ari
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