Barbara Battilega Brosh
+5
Best seafood ever. The crab Louie has what looks like a cup of crab with huge pieces of lump crab. The seafood pasta dish has enough seafood that I didn't even eat the pasta. The ring dingy calamari appetizer is enough for a meal. I'm from Portland and I head there every time I come to San Jose.
The food was good, the clam chowder was amazing (that my son ordered.) I don’t like clam chowder at all but I tried the clam chowder he ordered and it tasted great �.
We ever pass through this area again we will most definitely stop here for some more amazing food. Thank you for the great service!
I have been eating here for as long as I can remember...living in Woodside makes it an easy drive for the perfect treat!��I am spoiled!
We eat there every time we visit HMB!! We have never never had a bad meal or poor service. ��
Best clam chowder not only potatoes but the real clam , good fish and chips I had mix fish and calamari the best. good service .
Ann Sciascia Galanakis
+5
Love this place !! Fish and chips are amazing melt in your mouth !!
Best fish and chips! Great view and worth the wait. Thanks for your hard work.
The service was great and the fish & chips the best ever �����
Great employees so sweet to my three boys now they can't wait to come back and the food was great
One of our Favorite stops when we drive the coast to NorCal.
Better than my Mama makes! Love the Chowder. The family seating always
means that we meet a few new friends every visit.
On the whole worth a stop. Crab Louise salad was good but Cioppino was best. They use marinara rather that a tomato base broth which I prefer but I enjoyed it. Bring cash no cards and seating is limited so lines can form.
Love the chowder, calamari and OMG! the crab sandwich!!! Better be hungry for that one or share with the seagulls. Wish it was a little bigger but I lice out of tow. And have been back twice.
The motherland of clam chowder!!!!! Ok it's unlike anything you've ever tried--not creamy, not red, not clear (I fricken get it all you New Englander/ RI folk-clam chowder isn't supposed to be white--get over it cause I'm not flying back there to verify your claims). It's thick and out of this world!!! Noshing on this with their calamari at the table with tenacles.~ yummy! The fresh fish is tasty (hailbut,salmon, shark, etc) and look at the white board to see what's on special. They make really really good salmon and they know they're way around a clam or two (besides the chowder). I LOVE the fact that they have smart ass signs up and there is almost always a wait (usually only a few minutes). If you know it'll be awhile (when the sun is out) run across the street to Half Moon Brewery for a pint. Otherwise stay for the chowder--you and your tastebuds won't regret it.
Big portions of simple fresh seafood, expensive but you can split a big plate. YUM!
This place is amazing! I go here all the time. It has the best seafood around!
Very nice spot. Decent size parking lot right across from the restaurant. To-go only due to covid, but the beach/bluff right next to it made for a perfect picnic spot (covid or not). Food is good too.
We ordered fish and chips, chicken tenders, clam chowder and sea food pasta. All of them were delicious. Loved fish and chips the best. Service was great, cash only, and very organized and there was a person assigned to have over the packed foods so that everyone can keep distance and for the safety of their patrons. Highly recommend...
Great place for fish n chips in Halfmoon Bay. You can park in the small lot directly across the street from the restaurant. You no longer can order food from their outdoor stand, and so you will have to fall in line to the right of the store front to place your order. Cash only, but if you don't have cash there is an ATM inside. They do have outdoor tables but depending on how crowded it is that day they won't be open until someone leaves.
Love this place. It's not a super convenient drive, so I only come out maybe once a year, but for yummy fried seafood, it's legit!
I've tried their crab sandwich before, I've eaten their fish & chips several times. This most recent trip, I ordered their mini fish trap (scallops, shrimp, fish, calamari, zucchini, fries). And I added an extra piece of fish to my order.
The takeout line is orderly, you stand in line along the sidewalk, spaced out. After you place your order, you wait on the other side of the restaurant, for someone to call out and present your order.
I am now a big fan of the mini fish trap. The breaded, fried scallops are absolutely fantastic, so sweet and meaty. The shrimp are also very good. I was not a huge fan of the zucchini, as by the time I got home to eat my feast, the zucchini was kind of soggy.
Overall, fabulous treat if you enjoy fried, fresh seafood. Treat yo self!
Very attentive service. The personnel made sure that everyone was taken care of in line and had a chance to look at the menu. When it was my turn and I went to pay, the cashier gentleman took good care of me and even asked if I wanted some hot sauce. Little things like that are very considerate and help make longer lines bearable. I got the 16 ounce clam chowder and it was perfectly balanced. Very flavorful. Will definitely try some of the fish options next time!
First timer here. Only outdoor seating is available with a great view as of 11/11/20 and take out. Cash only, long line, but they are fast, we got our food within 20 minutes. Someone's always cleaning tables after customers leave. We ordered the clam chowder (so delicious), fried shrimp & chips (shrimps were really good size and meal was a good portion) and the salmon burger (patty was a little dry, I squeeze lemon into patty, but it needed something else, maybe a lemon aioli or mayo, also they should dry the lettuce better or place all veggies in a separate container because some of my fries got a little soggy). I like that the fries come unsalted. We had a great experience, staff was friendly. It was just a bit cold around 2pm, who knows what's gonna happen in the winter with outdoor dining. Parking is across the street from restaurant and 2 clean port-o-potties (i looked at cleaning schedule hanging on the door and they clean it daily) & hand washing stations available.
Exellent food and service. Expect to wait in line to place and pick up order. The staff are professional, fast and provide a safe experience. Plus their is free parking for Barbara's Fishtrap customers
Great seafood. Perfectly cooked. No salty at all. We order to take out. Best clam chowder, tempura fish, scallops and prawns ever. All freshly prepared in lest than 10 min. This restaurant is a must.
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