Cetrella
Just south of San Francisco on the Pacific Ocean lies the city of Half Moon bay where agriculture and big wave surfing are the popular attractions in town. When it comes to food, Cetrella is the areas destination point. With French and Mediterranean undertones, Cetrella draws from local growers and purveyors to seasonally create dishes from land and sea. Freshly harvested Oysters on the Half Shell, Mussels, Grilled Octopus and the Beet Salad are light items that represent its closeness to the ocean and plentiful fields. Entrees like the Lamb Shank, Pork Chop, Duck Confit and Gnocchi Parisienne also allow diners diversity in their choice for the more filling fare. Guest’s can also enjoy Cetrella’s live music during Friday and Saturday nights to accompany their dinner in the whimsical dining area. Whether on vacation in the quiet seaside town or taking a day trip to visit the coast, make Cetrella a site to experience any night on Tuesday through Sunday, or Sunday brunch.
Restaurant Info
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- Address: 845 Main Street, Half Moon Bay CA 94019
- Cross Street: Bloom Lane
- Location: San Mateo County | Half Moon Bay
- Cuisine: American | Fusion | Mediterranean |
- Cost: $$$ | Moderate | $50 - $75
- Category: Fine Dining
- Star Rating:
- Reservations: Recommended
- Dress Code: Business Casual
- Meals Served: Dinner |
- Parking: Private Lot |
- Payment Options: VISA | Amex | MasterCard | Discover |
- Corkage Fee: 20.00 | limit two bottles
- Website: http://www.cetrella.com
- Phone: (650) 726-4090
- Features: Catering Services, Live Entertainment, Private Room, Prix Fixe Menu, Winning Wine List, Lounge / Bar, Healthy Options,
- Occasion: Romantic Dining, Dining Alone, Business Dining, Meet for a Drink, Special Occasion, Quick Bite, Trendy / Hip,
Photos
Cetrella
Orzo and fish Mediterranean dish
Business Hours
Reservations Available
- Monday
- Tuesday
- | Dinner 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.|
- Wednesday
- | Dinner 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.|
- Thursday
- | Dinner 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.|
- Friday
- | Dinner 5:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.|
- Saturday
- | Dinner 5:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.|
- Sunday
- | Brunch 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.|
- | Dinner 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.|
Menus
Easter Brunch Menu
Appetizers
- Cheddar Cauliflower Soup 0.00
- With cheddar biscuits and olive oil
- Beet Salad 0.00
- With yuzu vinaigrette, mache, citrus, and puffed farro cracker
Entrees
- Poached Egg 0.00
- With country ham, smoked grits, and red eye gravy
- Arctic Char 0.00
- Sunchoke puree, leek terine, and preserved lemon
- Leg of Lamb 0.00
- Slow-roasted, mint-garlic jam, manchurian beans, and pea tendrils
Desserts
- Chocolate Trio 0.00
- Flourless chocolate cake, milk chocolate cremeaux, and dark chocolate mousse
- Carrot Cake 0.00
- With creme fraiche ice cream
Bar Menu
Tapas and Small Plates
- Warm Potato-Leek Soup 8.00
- Summer truffle ravioli, crispy Yukon gold potato
- Mediterranean Spreads 10.00
- Oregano scented home-made pita
- Romaine Leaves 8.00
- Parmesan ring, house made duck prosciutto & rye croutons
- Crispy Thin Glazed Monterey Calamari 8.00
- Korean chili, toasted cashew
- West and East Coast Oysters Selection (dozen) 24.00
- Shallot mignonette, salsa verde
- House-made Charcuterie 12.00
- Duck prosciutto, la quercia ham, head cheese, lomo and salami with mustard condiment and grilled bread
Larger Plates
- Mesquite Grilled Hamburger 12.00
- Wisconsin cheddar, French fries
- Kobe Short Ribs Cannelloni 17.00
- Braised Swiss chard, anchovy fritters & horseradish froth
Wood Oven Pizza
- 12.00
- Wild Mushroom duxelle, house made pancetta & local porcini
- Margherita 12.00
- Italian burrata, heirloom tomatoes & basil
Cheese
- Local and International Cheese Plate 18.00
- House-made jam & bread
Sides
- Pommes Frites 5.00
Brunch Menu
Full Brunch
- Steak & Egg 35.00
- mesquite grilled rib eye, parmesan crusted egg, potato cake, bearnaise sauce
- Surf & Turf 35.00
- kobe short ribs & seared hamachi, polenta fries & swiss chard compote
- Butter Poached Maine Lobster 35.00
- scrambled farm eggs, la quercia ham wrapped asparagus, truffle-parmesan fonduta
- Duo of Olive Oil Poached Salmon & House Smoked Salmon 35.00
- dill biscuit, lemon hollandaise, apple salad
- Local Artichoke & Fresh Porcini Risotto 35.00
- spring garlic coulis, shaved summer truffle
A la Carte
- House Baked Croissant & Pain au Chocolat Basket 8.00
- Orange Blossom Scented French Toast 12.00
- frog hollow peaches & jam
- Poached Farm Eggs 14.00
- focaccia, house made pancetta, local spinach & meyer lemon hollandaise
- 2 Farm Eggs Any Style 10.00
- house made sausage, grilled sourdough, potato dauphinoise
- Rueben Sandwich 14.00
- sauerkraut, melted gruyere on homemade rye bread
- Wood Oven Baked Pizza Margherita 14.00
- italian burrata, heirloom tomatoes & basil
Dinner Menu
Appetizers
- Warm Potato-Leek Soup 8.00
- summer truffle ravioli, crispy Yukon gold potato
- Romaine Leaves 8.00
- parmesan ring, house made duck prosciutto and rye croutons
- Butter Lettuce 8.00
- tarragon dressing, artichoke chips and pecorino shaving
- Wood Fired Foccacia 12.00
- la crescenza cheese, white truffle oil
- Goat Cheese "Goron" 9.00
- black mission fig, candied pecans
- Hamachi "Ceviche" 13.00
- garbanzo bean salad, saffron-cilantro dressing and black olive hummus
- Cream of Local Artichokes 11.00
- summer black truffles and aromatic prawns
- Bacon Crusted Farm Duck Egg 10.00
- white asparagus, manchego coulis and la quercia ham
- Pan Seared Artisan Foie Gras 18.00
- roasted frog hollow cherries, muscovado sugar
- Local Peas and Fava Beans 11.00
- purple gnocchi, lamb sweetbread
Entrees
- Olive Oil Poached Salmon 24.00
- celery root puree, honey-thyme coulis and an apple-fennel salad
- Wood Oven Baked Grouper 25.00
- wild mushroom rice and broth, rosemary oil
- Truffle Printed Tagliatelle "Crabonara" 22.00
- dungeness crab legs, herb crusted yolks and summer porcinis
- Bacon Wraped Monkfish and Lobster 27.00
- sweet corn and potato as risotto, chanterelle mushrooms and tarragon
- Wood Oven Roasted Amish Chicken Breast 18.00
- herb stuffing, carrot puree, cippolini onions and glazed nueske's bacon red wine dressing
- Honey Glazed Berkshire Pork Chop 23.00
- brussel sprouts fricassee, lentils and bacon broth, malt vinegar rinds
- Duo of Lamb "Navarin" 26.00
- mesquite grilled chop and braised neck, rosemary pomme fondante, spring vegetable medley and cilantro cloud
- Kobe Short Ribs Cannelloni 17.00
- braised swiss chard, anchovy frittters and horseradish froth
- Mesquite Grilled Prime Rib Eye 36.00
- crushed fingerling potatoes, bone marrow "tots", swiss chard compote and gorgonzola cream