What started as some hops and a dream for a group of locals has become an award-winning restaurant and certified independent craft brewery right on the waterfront in Princeton-by-the-Sea. A favorite among locals and a destination spot for world travelers, Half Moon Bay Brewing Company is a community place where people can come together to celebrate food, friends, and fun. Located overlooking Pillar Point Harbor on the scenic San Mateo Coast, the brewery offers a memorable dining experience on the California coastline, with stunning views of the harbor and the Pacific Ocean stretching to the horizon.
This coastal venue serves up amazing food, handcrafted beer brewed fresh on-site, and best of all, a dog-friendly patio complete with blazing fire pits and a tranquil view of the harbor. While you may not have been out surfing Mavericks, the proximity to the most notorious surf break on the California coast adds to the alchemy of this spot. HMB Brewing welcomes your dog with complimentary, house-made dog treats dubbed “Maverick Bones” as well as a special menu just for dogs. The brewery has earned Bay Woof’s Beast of the Bay Award for Best Dog-Friendly Restaurant in the SF Bay Area five years running, so you can be confident that your pup will receive a warm welcome alongside their human.
The food menu features fresh, seasonal dishes with an emphasis on sustainably sourced seafood. Favorites include buttery Dungeness crab rolls, beer-battered fish and chips, a shellfish and linguica-studded Portuguese Fisherman’s Stew, and a clam chowder that Food Network proclaimed to be one of the best outside of New England. On the beer side, the brewmaster crafts a contemporary selection of year-round and seasonal brews ranging from a crisp, easy-drinking Kolsch and a rich Coffee Milk Stout to a creamy Belgian-style Saison and rotating IPAs. A growing barrel-aged beer program adds even more depth to the tap list.
HMB Brewing was the first green-certified business on the San Mateo County coast. Many energy and water-saving measures are in effect, along with a recycling program. Only sustainable species of seafood are served. On the philanthropic side, the company has donated more than $500,000 to scholarships and charities. Half Moon Bay Brewing Company delivers great beer, outstanding food, and a genuinely dog-friendly atmosphere that keeps visitors coming back, from wrapping up a coastal hike with your dog, celebrating a special occasion, to simply looking for a laid-back afternoon by the water. For reservations and hours, visit hmbbrewingco.com or call (650) 728-2739.
