Looking for a dog-friendly restaurant in the Half Moon Bay Area? Relax outdoors on our heated, dog-friendly patio with dramatic Pacific Ocean views.

Overlooking the ocean is our heated outdoor Seal Cove Patio, where we welcome all well-behaved dogs and their owners. Watch whales swim by and seals sunbathe below while snuggling in a provided cozy blanket next to one of our natural gas fire pits. The patio offers a casual setting so you can feel free to stop in for a quick Bloody Mary or spend the day eating, drinking and listening to waves crash on the shore below. There are no reservations for our patio seating. Enjoy self-service food and beverages from our upstairs or downstairs bar. If you are interested in full service dining, we are happy to accommodate you in one of our upstairs dining rooms.

Please note: Due to California Health Code, there are absolutely NO DOGS allowed inside of the restaurant, with the exception of service dogs.

Visit our dog-friendly, ocean view patio and treat your furry friend from our doggie menu featuring grilled hot dogs, mini burger patties and more. photo by Lynde Alvarez

We were recently featured in AAA's VIA Magazine as one of 16 spots named Best Pet Destinations in the West. We are honored by this accolade and happy to live up to that reputation by providing water bowls, doggie beds, and even a dog food menu for man's best friend. Our doggie menu features items such as grilled hot dogs, mini burger patties, and even a skirt steak for those really good dogs. We also have seasonal dog photo contests where your dog can compete to win up to $100 in gift certificates to the restaurant, be featured on our website/Facebook pages and, more importantly, grant you bragging rights. We take pride in our love for dogs and strive to provide an incomparable setting for you to spend the day with your pooch.

Our Seal Cove Patio overlooks the Fitzgerald Marine Reserve and is a premier spot to watch the sun set into the horizon. Click here for an easy-to-read Sunset and Low Tide Chart to help plan your visit to the Moss Beach Distillery.

3rd Annual
Dog Photo Contest

Our 3rd Annual Dog Photo Contest runs September 1 through October 31, 2012. Bring your dog to hang out on our dog-friendly, heated outdoor patio and ask the manager or hostess to take your dog's photo with our camera on our outdoor patio. See complete rules below. Please be patient if we are really busy. Prizes include gift certificates to the Distillery and more. We look forward to meeting you and your pups! See the contestants' photos below.

 Dog Photo Contest Flyer

 Dog Photo Contest Rules & Release Form

Dog Photo Contest Archives

Other Dog Friendly Locations and Services

Looking for other things to do with and for your dog? Click here to see our furry friends' caretakers and places to go on the coastside.

What Others Are Saying...

To keep updated on dog-friendly events at the Distillery, become a fan of our Facebook page.

VIA Magazine - Best Pet Destinations
CNN Travel - "Five Fido-friendly getaways"
DogFriendly.com's Dog News
MotoringAcrossAmerica.com
hiddenSF.com
WeekendSherpa.com
DiscoverOurTown.com
CoastalCanineMag.com

3rd Annual Dog Photo Contest Winners

The results of our 3rd Annual Dog Photo Contest are in and tallied. The winners are:

FIRST PLACE Wins $100 gift certificate to the Moss Beach Distillery Cody Ross - Mini-Aussie He can moon walk! Literally, we have a video.		SECOND PLACE Wins $75 gift certificate to the Moss Beach Distillery Mugsy - Boxer/Bulldog mix Troublemaker, gets into everything and takes it to back yard.		THIRD PLACE Wins $50 gift certificate to the Moss Beach Distillery Izzy - English Bulldog Izzy loves to give kisses! She also loves the beach tide. Sadly, she eats heels, but on a bright note loves car rides and long walks on the beach.
FOURTH PLACE Wins $25 gift certificate to the Moss Beach Distillery Reme - Pomeranian Reme claps his hands when you rub his belly! He's the best rescue dog ever.

3rd Annual Dog Photo Contest Finalists

Ready to vote? Our 3rd Annual Dog Contest Top Ten entrants have been chosen by our panel of judges and are ready for your Comment! Choose who you think should win now!

Voting is open now through the end of November. Go to our "Top Ten Finalists - 3rd Annual Dog Contest" photo album on Facebook and leave a Comment (your vote) for the dog of your choice. Each Voter can Comment on more than one dog, however, Voters are only allowed one Comment/Vote per dog (i.e. if you vote 3 times for one dog entrant only 1 of those votes will be counted).

We can't wait to see who you choose! Thank you to all of the Dog Contest entrants. Good Luck!

Izzy - English Bulldog Izzy loves to give kisses! She also loves the beach tide. Sadly, she eats heels, but on a bright note loves car rides and long walks on the beach.		Cody Ross - Mini-Aussie He can moon walk! Literally, we have a video.		Doli - Husky She is the nosiest dog I've met, for good or bad. She's wonderful. : )
Maya - Australian Shepherd Eats anything even if it's not food!		Mugsy - Boxer/Bulldog mix Troublemaker, gets into everything and takes it to back yard.		Shilo - American Eskimo He will do any trick you want!!!
Nica - Jack Russell/Chihuahua Goes to work, likes to lay out at the beach, likes to go in a baby carrier.		Odie - Miniature Queensland Healer/Australian Shepherd Mix of everything and loves to dance.		Quincy - Lab mix Loves to talk about everything.
Reme - Pomeranian Reme claps his hands when you rub his belly! He's the best rescue dog ever.		To vote, become a fan of our Facebook page and post a comment for your favorites in the Top Ten Finalists - 3rd Annual Dog Contest photo album. Please vote only once for each dog, but for as many dogs as you like. Voting will run through the end of November.

Meet all of the Contestants for our 3rd Annual Dog Photo Contest...

Reme - Pomeranian Reme claps his hands when you rub his belly! He's the best rescue dog ever.		Lily - Coton Dances in a circle.		Baby - Pom Poo She doesn't think she's a dog!! She thinks she's human...
Rusty - German Shepherd He always is searching for a sand fairy!		Nica - Jack Russell/Chihuahua Goes to work, likes to lay out at the beach, likes to go in a baby carrier.		Noggi - Chihuahua/Dachshund/Shih Tzu /Pekingese/Tibetan Terrier He says "I love you" in puppy talk.
Doli - Husky She is the nosiest dog I've met, for good or bad. She's wonderful. : )		Lucy - Labradoodle She likes humans even better than other dogs.		Chiquita - Yorkie/Silky Terrier Likes to dance and play dead.
Shasta - German Shepherd Very sweet and gentle.		Mugsy - Boxer/Bulldog mix Troublemaker, gets into everything and takes it to back yard.		Makena - Shihtzu Therapy dog, brings smiles to all.
Odie - Miniature Queensland Healer/Australian Shepherd Mix of everything and loves to dance.		Pogo - Chihuahua/Mini-Pinscher Gives French kisses - lots of them!		Mac - Shepherd/Pointer mix He loves to swim. Can do high five.
Poppy - Yorkie Poo Training to be a service dog. Spread the love. : )		Maya - Australian Shepherd Eats anything even if it's not food!		Kalla - Border Collie Never thought I'd own a dog smarter than me!
Harrison - Golden Retriever He's a wonderful rescue dog, trained to hunt.		Lola Larkins - Yorkie Lola loves the food at Moss Beach Distillery.		Coco - Yorkie Coco loves the Devil's Sliders.
Sierra - Greyhound Rescue from dog track in Arizona.		Quincy - Lab mix Loves to talk about everything.		Milo - Mini Schnauzer Milo LOVES belly rubs, begging for treats, can speak on command and loves giving high fives!
Izzy - English Bulldog Izzy loves to give kisses! She also loves the beach tide. Sadly, she eats heels, but on a bright note loves car rides and long walks on the beach.		Louie - Fawn Pug Louie loves treats, belly rubs and walks on the beach. His best friend is a French Bulldog.		Shilo - American Eskimo He will do any trick you want!!!
BeBop - Chihuahua mix Happy dog!!!		Rua - Miniature Goldendoodle Loves burying her head in the sand.		Fiona - Boston Terrier She likes to sleep everyday till 1pm. Sheloves to eat. And we caught her a few times stealing our alcoholic drinks.
Cody Ross - Mini-Aussie He can moon walk! Literally, we have a video.		Jack - Border Collie/Lab Jack will high five!!!		Gracie - Pitt Bull/Goden Retriever mix She's the cougar of the dog park.
Sabra - Siberian Husky She loves sitting on other dogs.		Shelby - German Shepherd She catches fast balls, pop flies and absolutely loves her tennis ball.		Sir Paddington - English Retriever He sleeps with his stuffed animal Mr. Moose.
Tara - Lab/Border Collie Best goalie		Kalihi - Siberian Husky Loves to play.		Pasha - Siberian Husky He loves eating crab legs he finds at the beach.
Maya - Siberian Husky Loves playing with her sister and mushing.		Nemo - Siberian Husky Likes to kiss horses.		Colt - Aussie Likes to herd his brother Nemo.
Grady - Bearded Collie Likes to go running.		Angus - Skye Terrier He loves to dress up in his Giants and 49er shirts. He loves everyone and all animals. He plays catch, but his favorite is tug toys.		Tank - Malamute/Boxer Tank knows how to hi-five, shake, roll over, hi-ten, play dead and fist pound. He is a gentle giant and has a sister who happens to be a cat, and she runs the house.
Danny - mixed breed Fabulous agility dog. So friendly he would lick you to death and loves everyone.