Moonstone Beach Bar & Grill Menu (Update 2025)

Located in Cambria, CA, Moonstone Beach Bar & Grill offers a diverse menu of steakhouses, bars, and seafood options. With a range of appetizers like Calamari Frita and Pesto Shrimp Crostini, the menu promises a flavorful start to your meal. The salad entrees, such as the Moonstone Shrimp Salad and Taco Salad de Playa, showcase fresh ingredients and creative combinations. Don't miss out on their signature Slaw Bowls, including options like BBQ Pork and Grilled Shrimp. Customers rave about the delicious food, attentive service, and stunning ocean views. With a full bar, outdoor seating, and a casual yet vibrant atmosphere, Moonstone Beach Bar & Grill is a must-visit dining destination for locals and tourists alike. Whether you're craving seafood, steak, or a hearty salad, this restaurant has something for everyone.

Appetizers

Calamari Frita

Calamari lightly dusted and fried to perfection. Served with homemade cocktail sauce.

$16.35

Seafood Cakes

(3ea) A perfect blend of chunky crab, shrimp, and white fish toasted on the griddle and served with a wasabi ketchup.

$16.35

Coconut Shrimp

Served with a sweet & spicy dipping suace.

$17.80

Steamers

Clams steamed with celery and onions in a white wine broth.

$18.05

Sauteed Mushrooms

Button mushrooms sauteed with a Marsala wine sauce.

$14.85

French Fried Sweet Potatoes

Served with a chipotle cream dipping sauce.

$9.90

Pesto Shrimp Crostini

Four large shrimp sauteed in a cashew pesto cream. Served over grilled French bread.

$17.75

Oysters on the Half Shell

Served with cocktail sauce and horseradish.

$22.85

Oysters Rockefeller

Oysters baked with creamy spinach, bacon, and cheese topping.

$26.55

Cajun Shrimp & Bay Scallops

Four large shrimp and bay scallops sauteed in a spicy Cajun sauce served over grilled French bread.

$19.95

Shrimp Cocktail

Six large shrimp served with cocktail sauce.

$16.40

Jalapeño Cheese Corn Fritters

Crispy fried fritters drizzled with spicy honey and chipotle cream.

$12.60

Moonstone Shrimp Salad

shrimp, bacon bits, Gorgonzola cheese, mixed greens, cabbage, and carrots all tossed with balsamic vinaigrette.

$19.70

Ranch Grilled Chicken Salad

Mixed greens, cabbage, carrots, Jack cheese, cheddar cheese, home-style croutons, and bacon bits tossed in a creamy ranch dressing then topped with grilled chicken thigh and shoestring onion rings.

$20.25

Candied Walnut Gorgonzola Salad

Crispy mixed greens, cabbage, and carrots tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette. Finished with crumbled Gorgonzola cheese and candied walnuts.

$17.20

Taco Salad de Playa

Mixed greens, cabbage, carrots, Jack and cheddar cheeses, salsa fresca, onions and cilantro. Topped with homemade tortilla strips and tossed with a jalapeno Thousand Island dressing.

$16.05

Salad Entrees

Slaw Bowls

BBQ Pork

Spanish rice, savory beans, jack and cheddar cheese, roasted pineapple slaw topped with slow-roasted BBQ pork, salsa, and cotija cheese.

$19.30

Grilled Chicken

Spanish rice, savory beans, jack and cheddar cheese, jalapeño slaw topped with herb-marinated chicken, salsa, and cotija cheese.

$19.30

Grilled Shrimp

Spanish rice, savory beans, jack and cheddar cheese, roasted pineapple slaw topped with Grilled Shrimp, salsa, and cotija cheese.

$19.65

Fish Slaw Bowl

Spanish rice, savory beans, jack and cheddar cheese, jalapeno slaw topped with best catch white fish lightly breaded, salsa, and Cotija cheese

$21.20

Alaskan Cod Sandwich

Flat-top grilled Alaskan cod served on a Brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, onions,

$19.75

Moonstone Chowder

Homemade New England-style clam chowder served piping hot in our crusty sourdough round (contains bacon)

$17.65

Fish & Chips

Best catch white fish lightly breaded served with lemon, tartar sauce, and shoestring French fries.

$21.25

Crab Salad Sandwich

A perfect blend of crab, shrimp, and white fish mixed with a lemon & herb aioli, onions, and celery; topped with lettuce & tomato on grilled sourdough. Add melted cheese for an extra $2.75

$18.05

Fish Tacos

Two tacos served with corn tortillas stuffed with lightly breaded white fish served with cheese, jalapeño cream slaw, and salsa fresca.

$16.15

Cajun Shrimp and Scallop Tacos

Two tacos served with corn tortillas stuffed with shrimp and scallops sautéed in a spicy Cajun sauce, topped with our jalapeño cream slaw and salsa fresca.

$17.65

Grilled Alaskan Cod Tacos

Two tacos served with corn tortillas filled with flat-top grilled Alaskan cod, cheese, jalapeño cream slaw, and salsa fresca.

$16.15

Smoked Cheddar Cheeseburger

USDA Choice Angus sirloin topped with smokey cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions, and pickles on gourmet Brioche bun slathered with a sweet and tangy special sauce.

$17.65

Mile-High Cheeseburger

USDA Choice Angus sirloin topped with smoked bacon, avocado, Jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions, and pickles on a Brioche bun slathered with a sweet and tangy special sauce.

$21.95

Grilled Chicken Sandwich

Grilled herb-marinated chicken thigh served on a grilled Brioche bun with melted Jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and a sweet mustard sauce.

$16.20

Moonstone Chicken Club Sandwich

Grilled herb-marinated chicken thigh and smoked bacon served on a Brioche bun with melted Jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, and a sweet mustard sauce.

$18.75

Grilled Chicken Taco Plate

Two grilled chicken tacos served with corn tortillas filled with jalapeño cream slaw, salsa fresca, cheese, and topped with avocado. Chipotle sauce on the side.

$16.90

Sourdough B.L.T.A.

"The classic" bacon, lettuce, tomato, and avocado served on grilled sourdough bread with mayonnaise.

$16.90

The Health Nut

Avocado, Monterey Jack cheese, black beans, lettuce, cabbage, tomato, pickles, and onions served on a grilled sourdough bread with a lemon & her mayo.

$13.40

Moonstone's Best Catch

Please inquire with your server regarding availability and preparation. Fresh fish will be grilled medium unless otherwise requested.

Cioppino

Crab legs and assorted shellfish sauteed in a spicy herb marinara sauce. A house favorite!

Seafood Pasta

A bounty of shrimp, fresh clams, bay scallops, calamari, green-lipped mussels, and assorted fresh fish with mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, and herbs sauteed in a mouth-watering broth served over fusilli pasta.

$37.75

Pesto Shrimp Pasta

Six large shrimp sauteed with onions, sun-dried tomatoes, white wine, and a cashew pesto cream sauce over fusilli pasta.

$32.05

Cove Scampi

Six large shrimp sauteed with mushrooms, onions, garlic, capers, and fresh herbs. Finished with white wine and butter. Served with Spanish rice pilaf.

$29.95

Shrimp Pasta

Our cove scampi listed above, tossed with fusilli pasta then topped with Parmesan cheese.

$32.50

Steak and Lobster Tail

6 ounce USDA Choice Angus Strip Loin steak with demi-glace and a 3/4 pound lobster tail. Served with drawn butter, fresh lemons, and Spanish rice pilaf.

Lobster Tail

A 3/4 pound lobster tail steamed and baked to perfection with drawn butter and fresh lemons. Served with Spanish rice pilaf.

Crab Legs

16 ounces of crab legs steamed to perfection with drawn butter and fresh lemons. Served with Spanish rice pilaf. Ask your server for crab species.

Tomato Basil Fusilli

Onions, garlic, tomatoes, and basil sauteed with Sherry wine, lobster broth, and a touch of Pernod.

$26.05

Garden Pasta Primavera

Assorted fresh vegetables sauteed with wine and herbs served over fusilli pasta

$25.70

Spicy Tequila Cream Chicken Pasta

Grilled chicken breast tossed with sauteed onions, mushrooms, white wine, and a Tequila Cajun cream sauce over fusilli pasta.

$27.75

Strip Loin Steak

A juicy 6 ounce USDA Choice Angus strip loin with a Cabernet demi-glace and pistachio butter. Served with mashed potatoes topped with a garlic cream sauce.

$30.80

Rib Eye for Two

Beautiful thick-cut 16 ounce USDA Angus rib eye served with Tequila Cajun cream sauce. Mashed potatoes topped with a garlic cream sauce served on the side.

$70.15

BBQ Pulled-Pork Sandwich

A grilled Brioche bun filled with pulled-pork glazed with spicy barbecue sauce and topped with sweet pineapple slaw. An amazing combination of flavors!

$16.20

Carnitas Taco Plate

Two tacos served with corn tortillas filled with carnitas, cheese, jalapeño cream slaw, and salsa fresca.

$16.90

Carnitas Torta

Hot pulled-pork sandwich on a Brioche bun with melted cheese, jalapeño cream slaw, mayonnaise, avocado, and tomato. Jalapeño cream sauce is served on the side.

$18.55

Lunch & Dinner Entrees

Sides

Cup of New England Clam Chowder

(Contains bacon)

$8.80

French Fries

$5.10

Sweet Potato Fries

$6.65

Pan Seared Asparagus

Topped with Parmesan cheese.

$7.05

Spanish Rice Pilaf

$5.10

Cheesy Red Beans

$5.10

Shoestring Onion Rings

$5.10

Fried Jalapeno Rings - Spicy

$5.95

Sesame Pineapple Cole Slaw

with green onions

$4.65

Creamy Vegetable Bake

$7.15

Mashed Potatoes

Served with garlic cream sauce.

$5.10

Molten Chocolate Cake

Chocolate cake filled with dark chocolate truffle served warm with vanilla ice cream and whipped cream.

$9.70

White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake

A perfect combination of tangy raspberries with sweet white chocolate in an ultra-light creamy cheesecake.

$12.40

Carrot Cake

A moist multi-layer carrot cake served with vanilla ice cream and Chantilly Irish cream (contains walnuts).

$12.50

Ice Cream & Oregon Berries

French vanilla ice cream smothered with strawberries, Marion-berries, blueberries, and red raspberries sauteed in Grand Mariner.

$10.50

Chocolate Sundae

Vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce, whipped cream, and candied walnuts.

$11.25

Perfect Endings