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My wife and I embarked on an adventure in Half Moon Bay, the land of traffic jams and hangry tourists. The situation got so dire that we considered making a break for it, executing a daring illegal u-turn like something out of a heist movie. But just as our grumbling stomachs were about to stage a coup, a ray of hope shone through the car window - the glorious beacon of India Beach, with its flashing open sign! We made a decision quicker than you can say "naan bread." As we pulled into the parking lot, it was as if we'd stumbled upon a hidden treasure. Unlike the overcrowded tourist traps nearby, India Beach exuded serenity and delicious aromas that promised an exotic escape. They even had tables set up on the patio, providing a front-row seat to the shoreline. It was like finding an oasis in the desert of hangry despair. The staff greeted us with smiles that could rival the sun's brilliance, and the food? Oh, it was a taste explosion that put our grumbling stomachs to shame. We devoured our meals like it was a race against time, savoring every flavorful bite. But the icing on the mango lassi had to be the owner's brother, who made an appearance like a cameo in a feel-good movie. This guy was so friendly; I half-expected him to start offering life advice or auditioning for a buddy-cop film. He added the perfect touch of hospitality to an already fantastic meal. In the end, we left India Beach with full bellies, happy hearts, and a renewed faith in the power of illegal u-turns. --- I /may/ have asked chatgpt to punch this up a little... But seriously, we had a really nice time and enjoyed both the food and the really friendly people here. If you find yourself in Half Moon Bay, check it out.
Craig WillfordCraig Willford
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We were in the area and were able to find a place open after 9pm. This place stays opens till 10:30 which is a good thing for late diners like us. The place has a very vintage vibe with floor seating as well. We took the canopy seats as we haven’t seen it much elsewhere.! What we tried: ➡️Mango Lassi- great in taste, not too sweet. ➡️Vegetable pakoras- Very crisp, less oily and we relished it in the cold weather. Must try item. ➡️Chili chicken- stir fried chicken and veggies. Delicious! ➡️For main course we had rogan josh, mushroom masala, and mango chicken. All of the gravies were tasty. I liked the chicken but have had better mushroom masala at other places. ➡️The breads were a little thick. Naan breads are usually thinner and my friend who ordered garlic naan didn’t feel it was a garlic naan. The service is fast and prompt. Our server was very friendly and took good care of us. We ate a lot so our bill was naturally high!! In a nutshell, this place has good food and good beach views if you like eating Indian food 🥘😍
nandani madhukarnandani madhukar
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My husband and I really enjoyed going to this restaurant last night for the first time. We are in town for the weekend and this was truly a great option. We were able to sit Indian style on a ground level table with cushions and pillows, we have never been able to experience dining like that but always wanted to. Thank you to our server and the chef for wonderful service. For starters we ordered the vegetable samosa and onion bahji (not pictured), and for our entree’s we ordered butter chicken, chicken coconut curry, rice pilav, assorted basket of naan bread and enjoyed a sweet treat afterward by ordering their gulab jamun, sooooo delicious! The perfect amount of sweetness after a delicious meal. Would definitely recommend this place to other friends if they are ever visiting the El Grenada/Half Moon Bay area.
Kyresha KeplingerKyresha Keplinger
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I ordered the makhni paneer, the gravy was tasty! I also ordered naan, it was fresh and thick! I was not a fan of the veggie pakora, lacking seasonings. The chutneys we're rather bland as well so I was a little sad about that. I came for su day night dinner around 7pm, they were moderately busy and my food took a little while to come out, probably a good 20-25min wait after I ordered. The menu is extensive so there is good for everyone. The vibe is decent, nothing super fancy but also not something I would wear sweat pants to. The had a decent wine selection but I did not order any. Over all decent food for the alternative options in the area, but not the best Indian food I've had.
Jaquelene MJaquelene M
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Well! The location is good and nice view of the distant waters. But that’s it. The veg dishes have the same masala and pretty much the same shortcut on the rest of the dishes. The breads except the plain naan were second rate.. undercooked and doughy. The service is mediocre at best. Our server forgot to bring in the second order (we had ordered two) of bread basket and ruined the eating as we had to wait about 15 minutes for the second order to come. If you know Indian food then you might realize that this restaurant is on the lower scale of the five star spectrum.
Fulldistance GoingFulldistance Going
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This is my 3rd time to India Beach, they never disappoint, took my parents late Sunday afternoon. They really liked the quite cozy spot for Indian food, with ocean view. Place has lower floor level table with cushions provided, which is nice experience. You do need to take your shoes off, if you plan to sit down on the floor & dine. Food was good, decent spot for Indian cuisine, definitely recommend their mix tandoori grill you get bit of everything fish, shrimp, chicken & lamb tandoor delights. Mango kulfi & Mango Lassi❤
Jasneeta NadanJasneeta Nadan
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Nearby Attractions Of India Beach
Pillar Point Harbor
Beach House Hotel
Surfers Beach
Pillar Point RV Park
Spangler's Market
Surfers Beach
Pillar Point Harbor Beach
The Oceano Coastal Spa
Fishing Pier
Harbor Village RV Park
Pillar Point Harbor
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Beach House Hotel
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Surfers Beach
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Pillar Point RV Park
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Nearby Restaurants Of India Beach
Sam's Chowder House
Barbara's Fishtrap
Half Moon Bay Brewing Company
La Costanera
Mezza Luna Restaurant
Ketch Harbor Bar
Old Princeton Landing Public House and Grill
Caffé Mezza Luna
The Press
Breakwater Barbecue
Sam's Chowder House
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Barbara's Fishtrap
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Half Moon Bay Brewing Company
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La Costanera
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425 Ave Alhambra, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
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Classic Indian dishes in an upscale dining room featuring several booths with floor-cushion seating.
attractions: Pillar Point Harbor, Beach House Hotel, Surfers Beach, Pillar Point RV Park, Spangler's Market, Surfers Beach, Pillar Point Harbor Beach, The Oceano Coastal Spa, Fishing Pier, Harbor Village RV Park, restaurants: Sam's Chowder House, Barbara's Fishtrap, Half Moon Bay Brewing Company, La Costanera, Mezza Luna Restaurant, Ketch Harbor Bar, Old Princeton Landing Public House and Grill, Caffé Mezza Luna, The Press, Breakwater Barbecue
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