Ketch Harbor Bar — Restaurant in Half Moon Bay

• Whether It Be Corporations Or Whether It Be Governments * Regrettably, the prevailing trend at Ketch reflects a broader societal sickness—a sickness of greed, shortsightedness, and a flagrant disregard for that which truly matters: community and heritage.

It is disheartening to witness the desecration of a once-vibrant hub of local culture and historical wisdom. Under the guise of progress, the new owners have shamelessly sacrificed the soul of Ketch Joanne's on the altar of profit. The removal of cherished booths, the dilution of bartending expertise, and the reduction of menu offerings serve as painful reminders of the erosion of tradition and authenticity.

This transformation is not isolated to Ketch alone. It is symptomatic of a larger epidemic sweeping across America—a heedless march towards commercialization and homogenization, driven by political leaders who prioritize corporate interests over the well-being of their constituents.

But we cannot stand idly by and watch as our beloved institutions are dismantled and commodified, without the consent or support of the citizens they are meant to serve.

We must rise up in defense of our communities, our traditions, and our values. We must demand accountability from those in political power who facilitate and enable such destructive practices. It is imperative that we take a stand to ensure that such desecration never occurs again, without the true voice and support of the people.

We must confront not only the visible manifestations of this decay but also the underlying rot that threatens to undermine the very foundation of our society. We must uphold the principles of liberty, justice, and wisdom upon which our nation was founded.

In the face of adversity, we must remain steadfast in our commitment to preserving what is true and honorable. Let us not tolerate the erosion of our freedoms or the degradation of our cultural heritage, perpetrated by leaders who act without the consent and support of the citizens they are elected to represent.

Together, we can reclaim the spirit of Ketch Joanne's and restore it to its former glory. But we must act swiftly and decisively, holding our political leaders accountable and ensuring that they serve the interests of the people, not the profits of...

The new Ketch restaurant and ownership should have taken the time to learn from the old owner what it took to build an iconic restaurant that thrived and lasted for decades. I’ve been a customer for nearly fifty years. As I moved further away from the coast my visits became less frequent. Yet every time I was within an hours drive I would make the journey over to the harbor and enjoy my favorite Dungeness Crab sandwich on the planet. Their little secret was the light touch of thousand island dressing that I’ve never had elsewhere. It was a perfect complement to the entire sandwich. Todays menu boldly states that it is still part of the recipe but when our two sandwiches arrived, neither had the dressing. When we brought this to the server’s attention he stated that they had changed the recipe and it no longer had the dressing. Funny that’s not what their menu says. Neither does their online menu. To his credit he tried to manufacture a substitute but that effort fell short at best. It’s Thousand Island dressing how tough can that be? Then there’s the cost. For two sandwiches with fries and two iced teas the bill was $67.16. That did include a $4.95 charge for adding avocado to my wife’s sandwich, so with tip $80 for lunch!!!!The remodel is nice and the bathrooms were clean but the food is mediocre and overpriced. The chowder that we observed but did not taste appeared to be more potato than clams but to be fair we did not sample. Bottom line is this restaurant has gone from being a hidden local gem favored by locals and tourists alike to a tourist trap with the elevated price gouging structure that most tourist spots practice. I sadly rate this a place I will...

The highlight of our visit was our amazing server Oscar. He was very polite and personable. This was our first visit after ownership change. This will be our last visit. New menu/recipes can not stand up to the old menu/recipes. It is hard to describe the new food and I can only equate it to what one could expect to get ata cafeteria. Husband had the $29 disastrous crab sandwich. I two appetizers, Parmesan Cauliflower Bites - not crispy as described, miniscule amount of parmesan & the lemon garlic aioli was bland...could not taste any flavor. The Deep fried Calamari - as soon as you touched it the batter fell off. Paprika tartare sauce was bland as well but the Citrus-Cider dipping sauce was the best thing on the table. After decades of only eating here in past we will 100% not return unless the old recipes are put back on the menu. We even heard the 2 tables complaining about "this is NOT how it used to be - it used to be so good". $120 for cafeteria food. At least the mild weather and harbor vibes made it not be a completely horrible birthday outing. Ketch - PLEASE bring back the food from the old menu....starting with the fried artichokes & fresh crab sandwich. Not the crab-mayo-salad cafeteria style garbage. Thank goodness Oscar was our server...