Moonraker
Moonraker: oceanview lunch for 2 w/cocktails in Pacifica
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105 Rockaway Beach Ave.PacificaCA94044
Rockaway Beach
$85—Moonraker: oceanview lunch for 2 w/cocktails in Pacifica
Save now and choose your dates when you're ready. Vouchers are refundable for 14 days, or you can extend the refund period when you buy them. Learn more.
Why We Love This Deal
Moonraker takes its name from the highest sail on the masts of clipper ships. But we're more interested in the seafood.
What's Included
$85 for a weekend lunch for two people (reg. up to $133.90)
$100 credit to use toward food and drinks (alcoholic and nonalcoholic)
Two cocktails, glasses of house wine or beers (up to $16.75 each)
$165 for a weekend lunch for four people (reg. up to $267.80)
$200 credit to use toward food and drinks (alcoholic and nonalcoholic)
Four cocktails, glasses of house wine or beers (up to $16.75 each)
Lunch is served Saturday and Sunday only, from 12 p.m.–4 p.m. Menu items include crab cakes, a salmon pinwheel and lobster tails
Note: Up to two vouchers may be used per table
Not valid on: Mondays–Fridays; holidays and holiday weekends
"This is a hidden gem. The view is amazing from every table but on top of that the food was amazing. The waiter made excellent recommendations and the service was attentive. It was really outstanding."
Moonraker boasts a 4-star rating or higher on both Google and TripAdvisor
Moonraker's menu features a number of local California wines and beers
Located beside Rockaway Beach: excellent for scenic views and hiking
Voucher Cancellation and Refund Policy: Within 14 days of purchase, Travelzoo will give you a full refund if you change your mind or can't find dates that suit you. Vouchers can be refunded online by going to "My Account." After 14 days, your voucher is nonrefundable. For a fee, you can make vouchers refundable until their expiration date when you check out. If advanced reservations are required, changes and cancellations are subject to the merchant’s cancellation or rescheduling policy, and may result in a fee or voucher forfeiture. You must cancel your reservation directly with the merchant prior to refunding your voucher.
Merchant Cancellation and Rescheduling Policy: If you must cancel or reschedule, please give this restaurant as much notice as possible.
Voucher can be redeemed immediately valid Saturdays and Sundays from 12 p.m.–4 p.m. during merchant's operating hours. Reservations required; subject to availability. See voucher for booking instructions. Upon arrival, present printed voucher or display in Travelzoo USA mobile app. Tax, if applicable, and gratuity are not included. Please tip on the full value; 18-20% is customary for good service. Limit one (1) purchase per person; may buy additional as gifts. If limit is exceeded, voucher subject to forfeiture. Not valid on Mondays–Fridays; holidays and holiday weekends.
Three of us had lunch at Moonraker, and we all enjoyed the experience. We had seats where we could enjoy the ocean view while enjoyed the delicious meals.
HelenDec 09, 2024San FranciscoSan Francisco, USA
Enjoyed Most
Phenomenal service as usual and you can't beat the view. Booking was weird since it opens with an option to pick your seat and pay. It was not clear on how to bypass. I'm still not sure how I did!
JenniferOct 29, 2024San Leandro, USA
Enjoyed Most
The workers and server are very good.The views of the beaches are great.The food are very good and perfect.
JamesOct 08, 2024Lineville, USA
Enjoyed Most
It’s always the best. So much better than Nick’s
LeslieOct 21, 2024San Francisco, USA
Enjoyed Most
Beautiful relaxing venue with live piano music and ocean front views. Helpful hostess and attentive service. Didn’t want to leave!
Other Comments
A little tricky to book as the default is to charge you for choosing your seat, but look closely to find alternative reservation options.
KarenOct 29, 2024San Francisco, USA
Enjoyed Most
Great view
Other Comments
David is great
AltonOct 15, 2024Berkeley, USA
Enjoyed Most
Food is excellent . You enjoy eating while looking at the beach.
MilagrosOct 01, 2024San Bruno, USA
Enjoyed Most
Location was excellent especially with a view of the ocean. Our server was very friendly, answered all question and made excellent suggestion. The entire meal was a very pleasant experience.
Other Comments
Enjoyed every aspect of the location, service and food of which I appreciate the variety.
SeeloSep 30, 2024Rio Vista, USA
Enjoyed Most
I usually don't go to places like these and now that I got to try it I will be likely to go back. The happy hour seems legendary. Lunch was very beautiful and peaceful. The place makes you feel special.
KarinaSep 10, 2024Moraga, USA
Enjoyed Most
Nice
Other Comments
Friendly staff
FlorbelaSep 17, 2024Hercules, USA
Enjoyed Most
Love the ambiance, atmosphere, service and food.
NancySep 25, 2024South San Francisco, USA
Enjoyed Most
The foods and view were spectacular. Enjoyed little hike afterwards near the restaurant.
kiyomiSep 16, 2024
Enjoyed Most
My wife and I first had beer and a cocktail, which were included in the price. We then ordered dinner salad and a bowl of chowder which were both good. For the main dishes, I ordered cioppino which was excellent albeit a little salty. My wife ordered petrel sole which was a little too sour and salty but the meat was good. Overall, we like the restaurant very much and will come back again.
OLIVERSep 09, 2024Woodside, USA
Enjoyed Most
We got seated at a wonderful table, our food was delicious and the wait person gave us excellent service.
Other Comments
We all enjoyed the food we had for lunch but were disappointed that the prime rib was not offered this time for lunch. We had prime rib the previous time we visited.
DonnaSep 16, 2024Martinez, USA
Other Comments
Instead of counting the special value $133 -overcharge's house wine and meal. Ending with no voucher discount!
JudyJul 16, 2024South San Francisco, USA
Enjoyed Most
The food was excellent and th staff were very welcoming and the views from the restaurant were wonderful
TonitaJul 23, 2024Livermore, USA
Enjoyed Most
Seating and cleanliness of the facility is top drawer. Staff are effective and well trained. Food is dreamy and we are looking forward to seeing you all many more times. Thank you Moonraker staff for always making our experience lovely snd memorable.
MichaelSep 09, 2024San Francisco, USA
Enjoyed Most
Absolutely gorgeous setting looking out over the ocean! Spectacular view of the ocean. Great food! Delicious cocktails.
DeniseMay 21, 2024Piedmont, USA
Enjoyed Most
This is a hidden gem. The view is amazing from every table but on top of that the food was amazing. The waiter made excellent recommendations and the service was attentive. It was really outstanding.
FrancesJun 17, 2024
Enjoyed Most
Great views of the ocean. Cleanliness, friendly staff, and great food and drinks.
VanMay 27, 2024San Jose, USA
Enjoyed Most
My friends were impressed!
LisaJun 17, 2024Pleasanton, USA
Enjoyed Most
Food was good but portion is bit small for the price. A lot of flies inside the restaurant.
JonathanSep 09, 2024Fremont, USA
Enjoyed Most
Everything from start to finish was perfection. 6 of us ordered different entrees which were cooked to perfection and extremely tasty. The ocean view is unbeatable and makes for a delightful dining experience.
Other Comments
Our waiter, David, was very professional and personable as well as the rest of the waitstaff. Thank you, Moonraker, for making my friend's birthday so memorable.
LindaMay 04, 2024BENICIA, USA
Other Comments
Fabulous!!
MichaelApr 29, 2024San Rafael, USA
Enjoyed Most
Excellent food and service! Spectacular views as well.
CindyJul 22, 2024South San Francisco, USA
Enjoyed Most
celebrating y son's birthday. He and his wife are very picky about restaurants and their food but devour their food and love it.
GiocondaMay 07, 2024Pacifica, USA
Enjoyed Most
The Saturday we went they were really busy but understaffed. We saw one table get up to pay and another get up to ask for their server so they could order. Our server didn't come over until 20 minutes after we were seated. The coconut prawns were delicious. My partner got the seafood pasta. He said the sauce was bland but the seafood and pasta were cooked well, and the portion size was good. I had the vegetable tagine. Nice selection of vegetables, but it could have used more seasoning, say a ras-al-hanout spice mix. Would have also been better on a bed of couscous. The bananas Foster bread pudding was delicious.
We would probably go back for a sunset dinner next time. The view was great! Parking slightly difficult because it was a weekend.
KristinaJul 08, 2024Oakland, USA
Enjoyed Most
The food was great. The service from the waiter/server was awesome, but we were unhappy with one of the server. When we were ready to leave, one of our party asked to have a bigger box to fit the fish but came out with a tiny box with smashed fish. When we complained about how it was packaged, she gave us a dirty look. She tarnished the Moonraker's image. Other than that we had a great experience with Moonraker. They should watch who they hire
JoannaAug 20, 2024San Francisco, USA
Enjoyed Most
We initially attempted to use our travelzoo voucher on Sunday, March 31. We presented the voucher to our server when she arrived. After she read it, she told us the limit and noted that she would take it at the end after our lunch. To our surprise, another person came to our table while we waited for our check. He informed us that we could not use the voucher on that day as it was considered a holiday, i.e. it was Easter Sunday. The voucher only specified that it was not valid on holidays or holiday weekends. We did not realized that easter would be considered a holiday, besides the server should have informed us at the beginning when we presented the voucher. As we didn't want any conflict, we decided to just use the voucher again on another visit (fortunately we still had a month left before it expired). This incident could have been avoided had the server verified in the beginning (more on her service at the bottom).
Regarding the service, it's hit and miss. There is always a long wait time before the server initially comes over to take the order for both drinks and food. It seems that they do this so that the kitchen is not overwhelmed? But can they take the order for the drinks first? What is frustrating is that while we're waiting, it would be great if we can get our drinks so we can at least enjoy that. I also personally prefer to drink my wine before eating. On this visit, my drink never came out until I was halfway thru my lunch. It was also difficult to flag the server; there was a person that came to clean our table and I mentioned it to her but nothing happened. We are willing to wait to eat our lunch but please bring out the drinks first!! We heard the same thing happened to the table next to us:-(
In our previous visit (the time when we couldn't use the voucher), we never saw our server after she took our order. There are other servers that bring the food out. Unfortunately, we didn't get a soup spoon or steak knife and had to flag someone to bring it over; we also had to flag someone to bring another drink. It was frustrating. We also saw three other tables that came after us but left before us. It was a longer wait than usual. The server only came back to ask if we wanted desert. Then when she prepared our check, that's when we were told that we couldn't use the voucher. UGH.
Overall, we enjoy Moonraker and the staff is nice but the service needs improvement. There are a lot of servers bringing out the food and cleaning the tables but they seem to need more servers that take the actual orders. It seems that they control what gets served; their process seems inefficient.
VenusMay 04, 2024Pacifica, USA
Enjoyed Most
This is our third visit to Moonraker. The food is always good. We especially enjoy the lively ocean view.
JosephAug 05, 2024
Other Comments
Our server wasn't the best. The young man clearing out our plates and table was so nice and attentive and even asked if we enjoyed our food. Our server never even cracked a smile. Got our bill wrong, even though the minute we sat down I showed him our voucher and stated I would be using it, he then proceeded to just tell me everything I couldn't order from the menu! Whaat? The voucher says you can use it for anything on the menu and when I called to confirm the reservation I asked again if the menu changes for the weekend. Needless to say, our bill had to be fixed after he presented it to me, charging me for the cocktails that are supposed to be included with this deal. I left a 30% tip (not because of him, but the rest of the staff). I frequent Moonraker during the week for HH and everyone is kind, attentive and the fool is top notch. I will continue to go, of course but wasn't too pleased with the service we received on this visit. Will not use another voucher.
CarmenMar 11, 2024South San Francisco, USA
Enjoyed Most
Window seat, beautiful view. Yummy food!
JenniferMar 25, 2024San Leandro, USA
Enjoyed Most
Great food right on the water. Solid service.
JillianApr 15, 2024Petaluma, USA
Enjoyed Most
This was a great opportunity for us to celebrate our sisters 50th wedding anniversary with her husband! My only disappointment was that the waiter never even acknowledged the anniversary (until we mentioned) & I would have appreciated some small gesture of the event. Most places will at least give you a bowl of ice cream or something in celebration.
CathyMar 26, 2024San Jose, USA
Enjoyed Most
Awesome experience as usual! Fabulous location, amazing staff, yummy food & drinks, & great ambiance! Will buy again and again every time I see it on TravelZoo!
Other Comments
Easy to book reservations on Yelp!
LisseniaApr 29, 2024San Jose, USA
Enjoyed Most
Gorgeous views of the Pacific Ocean from the 2nd floor. Wonderful seafood dishes, as one would expect. Service was good, although sometimes a little slow. They were most accommodating for my wife in her wheelchair.
VerilApr 09, 2024San Mateo, USA
Enjoyed Most
Moonracker is the ultimate northern calif experience with breath taking close up ocean views. And the food and service is 5 star. Please offer again next year . Only recommendation is to be more specific on the free cocktail options as I got charged 35$ as was outside their parameters . Thanks again for a wonderful experience.
ColleenDec 19, 2023Redwood City, USA
Enjoyed Most
Great experience
Other Comments
Food good and great view of ocean
ramonDec 18, 2023San Jose, USA
Enjoyed Most
They gave us a lovely booth overlooking the ocean and there was a lovely piano playing in the background to set the mood.
CatrinaFeb 12, 2024Oakland, USA
Enjoyed Most
Staff was outstanding could not ask for more.
GiocondaApr 01, 2024Pacifica, USA
Enjoyed Most
Excellent food and great service
JennieApr 23, 2024Alameda, USA
Enjoyed Most
It was a pleasant lunch with good foods
Other Comments
The seating was excellent by the windows with the ocean view
HungApr 01, 2024San Jose, USA
Enjoyed Most
Everything was excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed our weekend lunch.
OLIVERMar 11, 2024Palomar ParkWoodside, USA
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Had a delicious lunch. Loved the view of the ocean. And thankful they took us earlier than our reservation. The live piano music was delightful.
GildaDec 18, 2023
Enjoyed Most
view of the water is nice
Other Comments
service was lacking. food and cocktails were not good.
CharlesJan 16, 2024
Enjoyed Most
Amazing view, great staff, terrific food!
HeatherMar 04, 2024Half Moon Bay, USA
Enjoyed Most
We enjoyed the service, food and location! Everything was excellent!
PatriciaApr 08, 2024Union City, USA
Enjoyed Most
Great location, food and service was good too, highly recommend
PatMar 31, 2024Blackhawk, USA
Enjoyed Most
We spent a wonderful afternoon at the Moonraker (Rockaway in Pacifica) enjoying the great food, quality service, and excellent view. It was memorable for sure.