Moonstone Grill

4.3

246 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Mar 1, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 8 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.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Steakhouse
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 4:30 pm–8:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(707) 677-1616
Website
http://moonstonegrill.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Ari

Location
100 Moonstone Beach Rd, Trinidad, CA 95570
Neighbourhood
Trinidad
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 246 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Moonstone Grill offers "exceptional food and service" with a "friendly atmosphere" and breathtaking views of the ocean, making it a favorite for many. While the menu can be pricey, the ambiance and "perfect" location by the beach create a memorable dining experience. The wine list is "fantastic," complementing the culinary delights.

246 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
VIP
New Orleans
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined today
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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Elizabeth
Sacramento
7 reviews
2.0
7 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
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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Richard
VIP
Los Angeles
171 reviews
5.0
171 reviews
Dined on February 16, 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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Martha
VIP
San Francisco
49 reviews
3.0
49 reviews
Dined on February 1, 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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Linda
VIP
Sacramento
35 reviews
3.0
35 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Meh food. Overpriced. You have to pay $12 for bread. Music in dire need of updating. Bland ambiance. No vibe. Won’t be back. 🤷‍♀️
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Claudia
VIP
San Francisco
33 reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service were exceptional. And don't for get the view!!
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McCullough
VIP
San Francisco
111 reviews
4.0
111 reviews
Dined on December 27, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
An amazing location right on the crashing waves in Moonstone north of Trinidad. Nice menu and a friendly atmosphere.
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Deb
Sacramento
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Moonstone is our favorite restaurant in Humboldt County. We visit this area quite often and we make sure always to eat here. The food has never disappointed us. The service is alway excellent and the servers are always friendly. We always look for ward to our visit to Moonstone Grill.
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food, service and view were all outstanding. We ordered all small plates, a bottle of Pinot Noir and dessert. The prawns were especially good!
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james
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was superb. Watched the sunset over the ocean during the meal. Service was excellent, Will dine there again.
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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 4.3 stars by 246 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 1, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

100 Moonstone Beach Rd, Trinidad, CA 95570

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Trinidad
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 4:30 pm–8:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Steakhouse
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Ari
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://moonstonegrill.com/
Phone number
(707) 677-1616

Moonstone Grill

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Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Menu

House Made Desserts

Chocolate BrownieUS$15.00

CheesecakeUS$15.00

AffogatoUS$15.00

Seasonal GaletteUS$14.00

Creme BrûléeUS$14.00

Lime Custard CupUS$14.00

What 246 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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