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Welcome to Pilot Light

At Pilot Light, we celebrate the joy of good food and community spirit. Nestled in Half Moon Bay, this vibrant spot specializes in mouthwatering burgers, delectable breakfast and brunch options, and satisfying sandwiches. Our diverse menu caters to every palate, making it an ideal destination for families and friends alike. As a proud Asian and women-owned establishment, we emphasize inclusivity, offering a welcoming environment with wheelchair access and dog-friendly outdoor seating. Enjoy our casual atmosphere with happy hour specials and a range of payment options, including cryptocurrency. At Pilot Light, every meal is a chance to create unforgettable memories.

LOCATIONS

Welcome to the culinary haven of Pilot Light, where innovation meets tradition in the heart of Half Moon Bay, California. This Asian- and women-owned gem stands proudly at 9850 Cabrillo Hwy, bringing you a unique fusion of burger bliss, delightful brunch options, and scrumptious sandwiches.

Pilot Light isn't just a restaurant; it's an experience crafted for all food enthusiasts. The atmosphere strikes a perfect balance, offering a casual vibe with moderate noise, making it ideal for family gatherings, brunch with friends, or even that special date. The restaurant provides a range of services that cater to all your dining needs, including takeout and delivery options, making it easy to enjoy their dishes wherever you are.

  • Accessibility: With an ADA-compliant main entrance, the restaurant ensures that everyone can enjoy their offerings.
  • Culinary Diversity: Dive into their enticing menu that showcases a medley of flavors. From hearty burgers to delectable brunch specialties, there's something for everyone!
  • Drinks & More: Pair your meal with a selection from their beer and wine menu, or opt for their unique happy hour specials.
  • Pet-Friendly: Dogs are welcome too! Enjoy your meal on the outdoor seating while soaking in the coastal ambiance.
  • Sustainable Dining: With compostable containers and reusable tableware, Pilot Light embraces a responsible dining ideology.

The chef’s creativity shines brightly in each dish. One can't help but feel thrilled by the vibrant flavors and high-quality ingredients that define their menu. My personal favorite had to be their signature burger—a pure delight bursting with taste, crafted with love and care that truly reflects the essence of Pilot Light.

If you're looking for a spot that meets all your cravings while ensuring comfort and convenience, Pilot Light is your destination. Whether it’s a family brunch, a quick lunch, or an indulgent dinner, this restaurant remains a beacon of delicious possibilities. Don't forget to call ahead at (650) 402-0575 to reserve your spot or to place your order for swift pick-up.

Come ignite your taste buds at Pilot Light, where every meal is not just food—it's a celebration!

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Steven B.
Steven B.

Great breakfast - as good as the photos! Good coffee, nice staff, comfortable place and tasty.

Christina W.
Christina W.

Woke up craving brunch and found this really adorable little spot out by Half Moon Bay airport. I'm so happy I found a place that serves a good Dutch Baby! The staff was friendly and welcoming. It was so nice sipping my coffee, enjoying my brunch, and watching the little planes roll by the panoramic windows. Definitely a nice local getaway!

Peaches H.
Peaches H.

Cruised down here for breakfast one day and it was pretty good. The place is a lot bigger than I thought and included a patio outside for dining. This place is an order at the counter and they bring your food to the table kind of place. Table are turned over quickly and the food was plentiful. I will say the items on the menu are things you don't just find anywhere so the Croque Monsieur we had was delightful. They also have sweet or savory dutch babies! Will keep this place in mind for local breakfast spots!

Nina D.
Nina D.

Location is pretty cool! You can watch planes land into Half Moon Bay. I didn't see many, but it was a Wednesday morning. I sat outside on their benches and it's cozy and quiet. I ordered their Shakshuka because it's very rare I see this on the menu and it's vegetarian. I try. And I appreciate places that provide vegetarian or vegan options. It was good! Full of flavor, and filling. Just seemed a bit overpriced. I felt like most dishes were overpriced for what they were. The service was good. Very minimal. But friendly. I may go back again to try more menu items and see more plans next time.

Janice J.
Janice J.

Came here on a weekday for my birthday breakfast with my boyfriend. We got the following: * Eggs benedict with 2 poached eggs on an English muffin with hollandaise sauce and Black Forest ham plus potato hash and fresh greens for $20. * Classic Combo with scrambled eggs, sausage, potato hash and buttered sour dough toast for $17. * 2 small buttermilk pancakes for $8 with one plain and one with chocolate chips for an additional $2 * 12 oz coffee for $4 * 12 oz orange juice for $5

Connie W.
Connie W.

Headed to the pier to buy fresh seafood on a Sat.  An excuse to have breakfast along the coast.This place is not too crowded, has a homey feel to this place.  Latte and Mocha were robust with double shot espresso, and felt the effects all day long. Dutch baby - fluffy huge pancake with fruits and syrup.  I have made this at home but need to eat fresh out of the oven.  Not too many places offer this dish so it was literally a treat to have it.  Enjoyed it so much. Eggs benedict  - upgraded it to smoke salmon, everything about it was perfect.

D.wight L.
D.wight L.

Stumbled onto this place after a nice morning hike/workout out on the coast. Very road-stand feel as I've probably drove past it many times but never knew what was here. It is in a small building that looks kinda temporary to serve this tiny airport. Open only breakfast and lunch hours, order at the counter and things will get brought out to your table. Workers were nice but not really enthused. Coffee ($4/4*) Pretty darn strong as it kept me buzzzzed for hours. Pretty dark and strong roast too, this ain't your average diner quality coffee. And its a free pour, so you can knock yourself out, or get a to-go cup and get one for the road, which I graciously obliged in. They also have the strangest coffee mug/vessel for in-house sipping. It is stainless steel in the interior but a rubberized exterior which had their branding on it. So the rubber part made it easy to hold and the steel kept that coffee hot for a long time. And I think the thing can hold almost a pint, which I think prolonged my caffeine high. Eggs and Sausage ala carte ($10/3.5*) The eggs were perfect, cooked to my over easy request, not greasy with vibrant yolks. They use better eggs here than most other places. But I wasn't digging their breakfast sausage links. It almost seemed like it was more like chicken than pork as it was leaner than most. And when I usually eat sausage or bacon for morning outs, I'm not trying to cut calories or be healthy. Just give me a basic juicy old school pork product. I dipped my sausage pieces into the runny yolks to get more richness out of them. Mini Order Pancakes with added Fresh Berries ($8 + $4/4*) So their small order is 2 pancakes, and it was more than enough. There'd be no way I'd ever be able to knock down a large. Their pancakes are decent sized like at least 7-8 inches in diameter. Nice tender batter with good flavor. No butter served with which I thought was strange, but with just a touch of syrup, made for an above average pancake outing. Berries totally a nice touch being quite fresh and vibrant. So it wasn't a sweet compote or anything, straight up cold fresh strawberry, blackberry and blueberry. Each one has its own unique flavor and texture and went well with the maple syrup. Nice find and would most certainly hit them up again. Makes the coastal highway 1 trip that much more unique and special.

Nina V.
Nina V.

Really cute brunch and lunch spot near half moon bay, on PCH. It is a unique restaurant because it borders a small airport where small jets and planes are housed. Inside has a lot of seating, and the back patio is large for nice weather and dogs to join. I ordered the eggs Benedict and the migas con chorizo. It took a while for the food to come out, probably close to 25-30 minutes for some reason. BUT the quality and taste of the dishes were pretty worth it! Ingredients were fresh. I thoroughly enjoyed the potatoes. Bacon was cooked where it wasn't under or over done. Just right?! Also I'm a sucker for Mexican dishes and I would give the migas con chorizo a 10/10. The chips in the dish were just the right amount of soft but still crunchy. Idk how they do it!