So I stumbled upon this little gem while doing a site visit from Columbus Ohio to San Francisco. upon entering I was greeted very nicely (and even had a great conversation while waiting on my food). I asked for the recommendation and was told the lobster bisque was great for starter. then was told I needed to try the ribs (common Im from the Midwest ribs in California why would I try that) so I said well you talked me into it so go ahead and do the ribs. boy was I in for a treat on both. The lobster bisque was to die for it was perfect! Then the ribs came out they were perfectly smoked and just fell off the bone. I highly recommend this place to anyone in the area!!! 5 stars easily

Wow! Best paella Ive had in a while. The seafood offerings are amazingly delicious. Scallops are cooked to mouth-watering perfection.

I’m very lucky to find this place, super great food and warm service. A small decent place making u relaxed and chill

My husband and I love Spain and Spanish food, so we were excited to try their paella when we saw it on Google. We came for lunch and ordered the mixed paella (with clams, mussels, shrimp, calamari and chorizo). I have to say that it was just as good as any of the paella we remember eating in Spain where we made it our mission to find the best paella. Another couple walked in at the same time as us and left because they didnt want to wait the 35 minutes for their food, but we were so glad we waited! It was fresh, flavorful and piping hot right out of the oven. There was plenty of seafood and meat and the sauce on top was delicious. In addition, the restaurant was clean and the service was excellent—the owner was incredibly kind and friendly and made us feel very welcome. Well be back for sure!

What an amazing experience! We ordered the scallops, the seafood paella and the sangria, everything was so tasty, properly fresh cooked! As an european, definitely well impressed with the paella, havent had one like this in the US. And the gentleman who took care of us during our visit, what a fantastic service, felt really well taken care of, thank you! If you are a paella fan, bear in mind that good fresh paella takes a little while to prepare and they tell you in advance that might take around 35min for the paella to be prepared, and time flies, it is so worth it, definitely do it! We will be back very soon!

Wonderful place, with amazing service and even better food! Aziz is the most wonderful waiter we ever had! He went above and beyond to make sure we were taken cared of. He is the sweetest, nicest, most polite waiter we ever had… EVER! 10/10 on customer service.The food is unbelievable! We got the fish and chips and it was THE BEST fish and chips we ever ate (and yes, we had fish and chips in London… Evangeline’s is MUCH BETTER).Just go there and enjoy. You will not regret it!

A 2 person show - Ajash & his wife in this little restaurant. Food is tasty and reminds me of home-cooked food because everything is cooked by Ajashs wife with loads of love!!They take a lot of pride in what they serve and the price is decent for the food that they serve.Please check them out & support them if you are in the area and you cant decide what to have for dinner.You wont regret it! :)

We had the scallops and fish n chips and they were amazing! And the owners were extremely friendly and welcoming. I highly recommend!

Service is good and pet friendly to sit ourside. But its very overpriced, lobster bisque is very small portion and taste so so. Fish and chips are also too oily and taste just so so.

Best Spanish food!!! I really want to give 6 stars instead of 5! We will definitely be back in the future!

1st time there. No reservations needed when we arrived. There are some tables outside, but we chose to eat inside. It was a bit chilly. The staff is very friendly and service was very quick. To start with we ordered one of the appetizers. We chose the Ghambas Al Ajillo it was delicious. For the entree, There are different paella choices. We chose the seafood. Another great tasting dish. To finish with a sweet taste we ordered the cheesecake. Very tasty. Nice presentation. Small portion but powerful in taste. I believe the portions are quite good. Not too large and not small. I also think the prices are adequate. My compliments to the chef and staff. I look forward to returning as well as recommending people. Enjoy the great meal.

We had reservations at some swanky place and at the last minute found this restaurant. Wo - just wow! The husband and wife team are amazing! they have a great story and Evangeline is the name of their angel that is yet to join them. The signature dish is the paella wish is sublime! The scallops were prepared better than Id ever had before. Edith is in the kitchen and her husband (didnt get his name) runs front of the house. An absolute MUST if in Half Moon Bay - in fact, it might be worth a trip there just to eat here.

The food was ok, the proportions where too small, the service was good, i got the pork belly with vegetables it was $15 this would have been more worth it with more vegetables, or even some seasoned rice.

I live in Burlingame Hills but come to HMB daily. Had been wanting to try this restaurant after a successive string of $$$ disappointing meals elsewhere. Its easy to overlook Evangeline since its not in tourist trap locations but today found the hidden gem.Menu is short but varied with enough mouth watering choices to make it difficult to decide. I opted for fish and chips. Not your typical greasy fish & chips. Batter crust perfection accompanied with homemade slightly spiced creamy dipping sauce and air light french fries. I told the owner I didnt know how bad I needed this, restored my faith in dining out. Treated to gluten free, delectable brownie with fresh whipped cream. I left feeling completely fulfilled and satisfied. All menu items fairly priced. Looking forward to returning with a friend to share one of several Paella options for 2. I am VERY selective, you will not be disappointed here.

Try the paella, worth the wait! Really lovely husband and wife duo with delicious food and great service.

We just had lunch today at Evangeline restaurant. We have lived on the coast for 47 years. We wanted to try somewhere different. I dont write reviews very often unless things are above average and worth noting.The service was great and we really enjoyed the food. There is a menu for two people portions and we ordered off that menu. It was a very beautiful presentation and above all tasted great. It was filling and a wonderful experience. We will definitely go back and look forward to meeting the owners again.

Great food, service. Paella was terrific. Garlic prawns were like Barcelona. Very attentive waitstaff. They should have more diners. Hidden gem.

Excellent food! Fresh, quality ingredients! Definitely recommend! They offer delivery as well

Food was well cooked but nothing special. Waiters attempted to give a formal experience in an informal interior they couldnt decide to decorate in an oriental, beachy, romantic or casual theme. Overall experience? Confused and left wanting.

Great food and very friendly staff. Made us feel like special guests. Husband and i celebrated our anniversary here based on reviews. Did not disappoint.

Amazing piquillos, bravas and fish 💜, with the spanish essence intact. Well try their paellas next.

The previous reviewers are right to rave about the paella. Everything was delicious, and the service is so personal and just excellent! This is a must-visit for amazing seafood. Well definitely be back!

Ordered scallops and the baby back ribs, both were delish, our waiter was super nice too.

Amazing paella, one of the best Ive had, and now Im obsessed with figuring out how they did it. Everything is so tender and flavorful. Often rice dishes like this are gluey, but they totally nailed it. The silky creaminess gives just enough hold to get a good bite, but once in your mouth it melts across your tongue in this beautiful taste of fresh seafood, with a nice tang, and smoky spice that balances perfectly without any oily or fatty flavors getting in the way. The chorizo they use is delicious, the squid was more tender than Ive ever had, and just overall felt like a lot of thought and effort has gone into this dish. Take this to the beach across the street, and youll have a perfect meal!

An elegant 5-stR restaurant with incredible food, stunning wine, and great service. This restaurant is world calss!!!

Delicious food from a great family-run business. The paella is worth the wait, and the sangria was a perfect accompaniment. My only regret is that we couldnt try more of the menu.

Great food. Super friendly staff. Really enjoyed the experience.

The paella was outstanding! Such great, friendly service. Will definitely come back.

It was empty when we got in there, our server and cook (the owner?) was very cordial so that was nice. The atmosphere is mediocre but the 2 stars are knocked off because of the selection: unless you were willing to wait 35-50min for paella, you had very few options. There were no salads, standard appetizers, nor were there standard soft drinks that you can get literally anywhere, just coke. Thats fine with me but the huge lack of simple menu items is annoying. We got a shrimp appetizer which was 6 shrimp for $15 (wayyy to much, especially being by the sea) and some fish and chips. The chips were excellent though nothing fancy, the fish and especially the breading was kind of strange but not bad. Its just overpriced for what you get overall and I dont think the owner has a real sense of what direction the restaurant is going since he doesnt have tons of business (at least for lunch that day, 0 people but us), the restaurant doesnt have a solid theme at all from my perspective. I cant understand how this is 4.9 stars unless hes asked a bunch of people (or some bots) to leave good reviews because even some 4.6 star places Ive been to recently blow this place outta the water.

5* quality food! The husband and wife are very nice. Will be back

From the moment one walks into this somewhat hidden gem to the moment one leaves, senses are heightened and taste buds are sent on a sentimental journey. From the lobster bisque to the caramelized scallops and the seafood paella, all was exceptionally prepared and supremely executed. From the warm friendly face, (I know he was smiling under the mask) to the excellent service, this is a rare find and Ill go back every time Im in Half Moon Bay!

Awesome place and great service! Waiter made us feel great.

“Excellent environment, friendly service, great menu choices and really decent food and at affordable prices. It’s all about QUALITY. Will be back.”“What a lovely restaurant, good food and service and atmosphere, definitely hope to go back. I recommend to go atleast once so after that you will have the habit of going again and again. If I can give 6 star review I would give to this homely restaurant. Thank you guys. I really appreciate your food and excellent services you guys give to the customer. 😊😊

This was an amazing find! The owners are so kind and the food is fantastic! Highly recommend :)

Food with pride and care. Get the paella and spend the time sipping wine and hanging out. This small restaurant has a short menu of items that are all done with precision. Worth the visit is youre in the area.

Great food, pleasant ambience and absolutely lovely couple running it. Very pleased to have such a super restaurant just downstairs from our studio.

My spouse and I were so glad we took a chance to stop and eat here when visiting Half Moon Bay today. We wanted to try something different besides our regular stops and ending up finding this gem of a restaurant. We ordered the fish and chips and were immediately impressed with the batter and taste of the fish. It was not your typical heavy and greasy batter. Even the chips were delicious! We also ordered the seafood paella. Neither of us had ever had paella and this dish did not disappoint. The paella has a wonderful rice base thats well spiced along with a creaminess to it, while being cooked to perfection and topped with a variety of delicious fresh seafood. We tried the paella with and without the aioli sauce and found we enjoyed it without the aioli as the aioli did diminish the spices a hair. The service was prompt and amazing. Our food came in a timely manner and while the paella does take some time to make, its well worth the wait! We will definitely be visiting again in the future!

Probably the best Fish and Chips Ive ever experienced. And the owners are fantastic people that are generous and caring. I had a great chat with them discussing the various events around the local area.

Overpriced tourist trap. Did not want to wait 35-45 minutes for their seafood paella so we ended up ordering the Angus burger ($20), fish and chips ($20), and ribs ($25 for 6 small pcs). We were extremely underwhelmed to say the least. Honestly, food from Applebees would have been better. If we had known our food would take half an hour to come out, we would have ordered the paella. This wait was with just one other table there. Lesson learned!

Best kept secret in HMB. Excellent, quality food. The best paella I’ve ever had. Wait staff was so sweet, polite and accommodating to us and our dogs. If there was a 6 star option I’d give them 6 stars.

Great atmosphere, and the food was delicious. We especially enjoyed the Lobster Bisque, and the paella deserves all those good reviews. Amazing overall.

These guys are terrific! Husband and wife restaurant team putting their hearts into every meal. Fresh seafood - terrific! brining in some additional menu items on the weekend that are out of this world. Theyre a little out of the way, but I hope this doesnt stop you from trying them out!!

Delicious paella, not much else.

Best paella and starters I had in bay area! The flavor combinations are very unique!

Husband and wife owned. Our kids loving the fish and chips, and surprisingly the scallops too, so are the adults enjoying the seafood paella. Must come visit supporting this local restaurant!

Looking for your new favorite spot look no further! Food is delicious paella is definitely my favorite, customer service is amazing, Edith and Ajash make a fantastic duo! You will love it i guarantee it 😎

Excellent! Food. Service. Will absolutely, most definitely come back!

Hes from Nepal. Shes from Mexico. Together, this sweet couple pours their hearts into this little cafe and makes magic -- with beautifully presented seafood dishes but especially with a level of warm, kind and spirited interaction with us that made for a memorable Sunday afternoon dining experience. Caramelized scallops, brandied shrimp and light, flavorful fish and chips made for a tasty meal, but the surprise pre-birthday treat for an 88-year-old lady and the owners willingness to share their unique story made a day trip to Half Moon Bay even more special after a brief visit to the cold, windy beach. Ajash and Edith have done all they could to survive COVID restrictions and have wonderful plans to recover and expand on their dream. Please pay them a visit and tell them I sent you!

Wonderful paella, inviting atmosphere and impeccable service. We’ll definitely be back.

That place earned its 5 stars I was expecting. Gambas al Ajillo scallops and the lobster bisque was what I ordered. All of it was phenomenal. And they gave actually good recommendations for white wine. Great service

Delicious food and nice location. Service was excellent. Highly recommend.

Great service!! Very good food. Will come here again.

If you like fresh and good quality Evangeline is your place the service is great the paella will take 45 minutes to make but its worth the wait also they have different foods like the tacos de birria de pollo with home made tortillas and tlaxcala plate if you like your meat and a little vegetables this is your dish i love when they make it spicy for me also comes with homemade tortillas. We love this place i recommended

This is Wonderful place to go in HMB hands down. Best dishes we had were the seafood Paella, the Gambas al ajillo, the Angus burger and the Scallops. Definitely served with the best service and recommend Evangeline cusine to all who come to Half moon bay.

Lobster bisque and scallops were on point 👌

The Paella.That is all you need to know

Lovely couple owners!! Great food!!

Really pricey. Small portion.

Lobster bisque is incredible.

The best food I ever tried patient is the key.

The best food ever !!!! Very delicious!

Excellent food and service

Small and cozy restaurant. The food tastes great and the service is very good. Strongly recommended. paella good.

Excellent food, Adolfos attention was like the food, EXCELLENT! I recommend it / The food was excellent, Adolfos attention was like the food, EXCELLENT! I recommend it

😖I did not like the food at this restaurant at all, nor did any of my children like it. The horrible paella more rice than anything else the hamburger nothing special, there is no variety of anything 👎