Nano's

Nano was very welcoming and the staff were very helpful. We lucked out and caught the Ohana bbq that was served Friday-Sunday The tri-tip bowl that we had was amazing. The tri-tip had such a delicious marinade and the rice and Mac salad were phenomenal. The spam musubi was amazing, we lucked out and got the last piece, I understand why it goes so fast. We tried a pineapple Dole float and felt like we were back in the islands. Lots of good vibes around. Thank you Nano for making us feel so welcomed.

This place is AMAZING. NANO IS A GREAT HOST VERY FRIENDLY. EVERY TIME WE GO TO HALF MOON BAY WE GO THERE. FOOD IS OFF THE HOOK, GREAT PLACE TO HANG OUT.

Amazing hidden gem in downtown Half moon bay. There is a large patio in the back where you can directly walk in to order food and enjoy the ambiance with sunlight and shades. Their chicken bbq is amazingly juicy and delicious, I got two more orders after clearing a dish of “wipe-out” which was a combo dish of all the meats (which was also awesome. Kid friendly for a casual lunch, friendly chef and staffs, loved it!

The price seemed high in the beginning (around 30 dollars each before tax), but after we got it, we agreed it was totally worth it. The plate was big with a lot of meat. I could finish only 60% of the meat. The food was delicious and the staff is pretty friendly. We can seat outside, in the back of the main entrance which is a nice place, with the staff preparing the barbecue. Feels like a Sunday barbecue at the backyard.

There’s not enough 5 stars for me in these reviews… I’ve gone here 3 times with different family members & friends. It’s become a go to spot in Half Moon Bay :) I miss Hawaii and whenever I come here and sit on their patio eating their delicious food it takes me back and it’s like there’s a little piece of Hawaii in California. The chicken bowls, shrimp bowl and the 2 for $9 spam masubis NEVER disappoint. Not to mention the best and kind service it was so sweet hearing them play reggae and talk about how much of a beautiful day it was while serving us yummy food. Thank you guys! Will come back soon in the summer xx (p.s to the guy complaining they were closed on Tuesday god forbid they have a break in the middle of the week! lol ppl forget humanity. I won’t take it for granted! Aloha!)

Nano’s Hawaiian – Chill Vibes and Great Hospitality We stopped by Nano’s Hawaiian just looking for a quick bite—some musubi and a drink—but we ended up staying longer than expected because the place had such a warm, homey feel. We first sat out on the patio, which felt like hanging out in someone’s backyard. It was nice and comfortable. Later on, we moved over to the bar, and I’m so glad we did. Everyone there had this laid-back, welcoming vibe—like being part of a big, friendly family. To top it off, we were offered a Hawaiian drink on the house, which was such a nice surprise and really showed how generous and kind the staff is. Whether you’re just dropping in for a snack or want to relax for a while, Nano’s Hawaiian is definitely worth a visit. It’s the kind of spot that makes you feel right at home

I really enjoyed eating here and relaxing in the back yard! My husband is Hawaiian and loved the food here. So did I! We went to the summer BBQ from the city on a Saturday evening with our dogs! XO

Very cool spot. Feels like you accidentally walked into a backyard, and promptly got invited to join the party. Food is simple Hawaiian teriyaki, but hits the mark. Couple beers on draft, few more in the fridge..nothing fancy, but great little hide-away type of place that makes you feel like you could be anywhere in the world.

We just had the most amazing Hawaiian barbecue here in the beer garden. The barbecue cook is amazing, chill and very good at what he's doing. The food was so tasty. This place should certainly be a four stars or higher.

My husband got me shave ice from here during the pumpkin festival, so I can't comment on the service or ambiance. My shave ice wasn't very good, though. I chose watermelon, lychee, and p.o.g. as my flavors. The flavors were so overly sweet and tasted artificial. The ice was in pretty big chunks, so I was afraid that with one dip of my spoon, the whole mound of ice would come crashing down. I shouldn't be worried that the whole ice mound would fall on my shoes and clothes if the ice was properly shaved.

Terrible place. How is it a beer garden without restrooms??? They only have two beers on tap. Fort point only.

Ordered a chicken musubi - staple on their menu. Could tell it was microwaved, the seaweed fell apart , little seasoning , little chicken, it tasted much like bland rice. Inside looks rundown

I must admit I live just down the street so I find it very easy to enjoy Nano"s. Service is always friendly, the food is fabulous particularly the clue of pork. The beer garden outback is very relaxing, particularly when the sun is out.

We finished off our baby moon in HMB by grabbing some lunch at Nano's. On Fridays and Saturday's, they serve Hawaiian bbq and it was bomb AF! WHAT WE ORDERED: - The Chosen One: includes tri-tip, chicken, and garlic shrimp, along with 2 scoops of rice and 1 scoop of macaroni salad. (Price $32~) This was enough for 2 people to split and more. Everything was grilled to perfection. All proteins were well-seasoned and not over cooked or tough. Add some Siracha for that perfect bite. We took our order to-go and enjoyed it at the beach. We came right at 11am when they opened on a Friday but they weren't quite ready yet. There was no line or crowd when we got there but I can imagine how busy they get later in the day. We definitely will come back next time!

Staff are nice, good beer and ambience but no restrooms for paying customers. Why???‍

I ordered a Hawaiian BBQ chicken bowl, comes with scoop of rice and mac! Photo doesn't do it justice, it was amazing! Definitely filling, but if you want more then order a plate. I chose strawberry and coconut for my shaved ice, it was perfect! The backyard patio was spacious and cozy. It was 30 minutes to closing, we went to sit and were welcomed by the staff immediately. They made us feel at home, making sure we were doing well and if we needed anything. Nano came out with a box a donuts and let us have some !! Super hospitable, we really enjoyed it and will be coming back! We didn't feel rushed to leave, they let us enjoy our time and stay after closing until we were done eating. Thank you for a memorable experience! Can't wait to come back

The service was kind and helpful, but the food did not pull through. I stopped by in a group of 3 around lunchtime on Friday and was craving some Hawaiian bbq. Ended up ordering the chicken and tri-tip plate with rice and macaroni salad. The beef was quite hard to chew and lacked depth of flavor besides the sauce drizzled on, and the chicken was easier to eat but also lacked flavor alone. My friends ordered bbq shrimp and did not enjoy it. The woman working was sweet and helpful, but I do not think I would return, considering the food was expensive for the quality given.

Authentic Hawaiian grinds on the coast! Onolicious!!! BBQ is only on Friday-Sunday. Everything is fresh and yummy. Outdoor bar is cozy. We ordered take away for 9 people and everyone loved it.

The good was good but not great and they seeved our meal that we ate at the restauranr in plastic containers. In HMB, when you eat in site, restaurants are required to use reusable conatiners and utensils. https://www.half-moon-bay.ca.us/682/Disposable-Foodware#:~:text=Half%20Moon%20Bay's%20Ordinance%20differs,be%20provided%20whenever%20practicable%3B%20and

5/5 stars for the Onolicious food. Go on Friday or Saturday when Nani is BBQing. All the meats are delicious. The bbq chicken is super moist and tender. You can tell he put love in his BBQ. The service is kind of what you would expect from a family ran business. They'll get to you when they can. But hey, you're going to a Hawaiian joint, don't be in a rush. The backyard vibe is chill and relaxing. Although the decor can use renovating, the overall atmosphere and especially the food is a 5/5.

Family friendly atmosphere, good quality ice cream, large portions (had the spam musubi)

Good shaved ice. Spam musubi was good. They have a lot of options. The line was pretty long but it goes quick. Good service and friendly staff.

We stopped here while we waited for traffic to die down. It was open for 30 more min. which was great because everything else was pretty much closed. We ordered 2 plates, a bowl, spam musubi, shaved ice and a mocha. While we waited, they let us know they ran out of tri tip for one of the plates but asked if we'd be okay with more shrimp and chicken. We were fine with that! We all enjoyed our food, the Chosen One meal was enough for my husband and I to share. The shaved ice was so good! My daughter chose gummy bear shaved ice with banana ice cream. Banana ice cream is my favorite and this may have been the best one I've ever tried. My mocha was good too, definitely satisfied my cafe craving. I was surprised at how much this place offered, they also had a whole milk tea menu. I'm sure we will stop in again next time we're in town!

"You can now enjoy our Hawaiian BBQ on Friday and Saturday. Serving from the grill 11AM -7PM" Oh boy oh boy. 12/23/2023 I dined at Nano's Ohana cafe. Arriving in preparation for some excellent hawaiian bbq I was quickly met with being told that there is no bbq available. Uhhhh 2 days a week u guys got this "bbq" but when I show up it's not available? Didn't even show up within the first hour, the second hour, the third hour, but during the fourth hour of this "bbq" to be denied the riches that is an excellent plate of hawaiian food. Disappointed is an understatement. 3 small bowls of food and two spam musubis ran us about 84 plus 4 waters and a beer. If your thinking bang for your buck you are sorely mistaken buddy. This is not a repeat nor a recommendation. In another life Nano's Ohana Cafe but just not this one. 4.7/10

Terrible place! Always know when the locals won't even go there. The blonde lady (assumed owner) is HORRIBLE as well! Super rude for bad food. I would strongly avoid this place. McDonald's would be a better choice.

The food was amazing! This is my fourth time at Half moon Bay and I my first time at this place. The dessert was amazing, especially the milk tea and the shaved ice. Overall, visit this place if you go to Half Moon Bay!

Excellent authentic Hawaiian grinds. Nano (owner & main grill chief) is fun to chill with at the back patio bar area. The BBQ chicken is moist and flavorful, and a beer on draft is the best! It's not cheap but it's worth every penny.

Food was good today, but why would you serve hot chicken in a Plastic container small container cramped together scorching Hot? The round bowl it was served in was full on Plastic. I asked for a tray container. I would avoid putting hot food directly into serving plastic. The person helping me today was super kind though, so the customer service is very nice

The patio at Nano's is my favorite "sitting spot" in Half Moon Bay. Complete with a majestic tree that reminds me of the Banyan tree in Maui. - Everyone at Nano's .. from the servers to the bartender, grill masters, etc have a wonderful way of making you feel welcome IMHO the barbecue is primo, sides are fresh, servings are extremely generous! - Chosen One: Oh baby ... Perfect for 2 hungry humans I'll be back ;-)

I was put in a TRANCE! 10/10 so good! Just like dole whips I had on Maui. We also had the Hawaiian chicken plate and pog shaved ice. Definetly recommend, chill, laid back, and super friendly. Again, it's a 10/10.

Best drink I've ever had! So good I had to buy a second. The woman who helped us was friendly and wonderful!

Rude customer service!! Owners, Take note, customers should be treated with courtesy and respect. There are other establishments on Main Street that appreciate and value their customers, as well as their patronage!!

Food, service, ambience! Everything was perfect even in the rain last weekend. My guy Nano is the best. It's like coming home.

My friends and I were walking along the Main Street of Half moon bay, when the smell of the delicious food lured us in. Starting from the service to hospitality to food to ambience, everything was just a 10/10. It really gave that Hawaiian vibe. The chef was amazing and very friendly. Their bbq chicken was melt in the mouth tender and really awesome. This place is a hidden gem and I would definitely go back and also recommend this place to everyone!

I am a fan of the dole whips from the Disney Parks and the dole whip from the Dole Plantation in Hawaii. When I saw that Nano's offered dole whip, I felt like I had to try it here. I ordered the pineapple soft serve and mango soft serve in P.O.G. juice. It came with popping bobas, and the rim of the cup was lined with coconut. It was VERY good!! Tasted just like the dole whip floats I've had in the Disney Parks and in Hawaii, except with P.O.G. juice instead of pineapple juice. It was nice and refreshing!

Had shaved ice the past two nights here. So yummy. Had coconut ice cream one night and vanilla the next topped with lychee, pineapple and passion fruit syrups and a snow cap. Got a large, split between my family of 4. So good!

Excellent BBQ on Friday and Saturday. Do not miss. Nice bar and outside area in the back. Coffee drinks, Shaved Ice, Mitchell's Ice cream, beer and wine among other things. Welcoming service. Try it. You'll be back.

Excellent service (thank you to the cook Quincy for the friendly conversation as we were waiting for our food) and well-portioned plates/bowls with room for dessert. I only got a photo of the teriyaki chicken plate (nice, meaty portions), but we also ordered the kalua pork bowl (5/5, great flavor and textures), tri-tip steak bowl (5/5, not too chewy) and the garlic shrimp bowl (5/5, generously seasoned). For dessert (which we ordered separately after we finished our lunch), we ordered 2 floats (1 pineapple, 1 raspberry). Like the other reviews, these floats are too big for one person, so sharing with another person is ideal. We agreed that the soft-serve whip was well-flavored, but the syrup/soda at the bottom was sickeningly sweet, which is why I brought the review down to 4 stars. TLDR: I would come here again for the savory dishes, but might downsize to a regular softserve and opt out of the float experience.

Come here for the Hawaiian BBQ they have on Friday and Saturday nights! Every Friday and Saturday, they are grilling on the back bbq, playing hawaiian music, and serving really good Hawaiian style goodness. They offer multiple entrees during this time such as ribs, kalua pork, and a whole bunch of other Hawaiian favorites. The last time we were there, my husband and I, got to meet the owner, Nano, who is very welcoming and makes everyone feel like family....just like true Hawaiian Ohana. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Everything we tried was really flavorful and fresh. We try to stop by everytime we are in Half Moon Bay. We would definanly recommend!

My uncle is friends with the owner and decided to stop by and visit the spot. Always enjoy good island food with the family. Good service and good hospitality. Def coming back again

The Hawaiian barbecue on Fridays and Saturday is very nice. Service is super-friendly.

Half Moon Bay is the type of hamlet you would expect to have a full-fledged ice cream parlor, maybe with a barbershop quartet and a strawberry phosphate on tap. But no, the small-town Mayberry vibe left long ago, and what we have here is a Hawaiian-style spot that serves hot food like spam musubi and even a Reuben, as well as Dole whips and yes, froyo. What caught my eye was that they have sugar-free, fat-free, gluten-free, and dairy-free froyo options, but the real question was whether they were flavor-free, too. No, I had the $3 cup of Sugar-Free Cake Batter, and it was actually pretty good (photo: http://bit.ly/2XbJizD). The service not so much. FROYO - 3 stars...pretty good for a treat that was free of so much AMBIANCE - 3 stars...like I was in Honolulu next to a bus stop SERVICE - 2 stars...think the server wanted to hang out with the squad TOTAL - 3 stars...a taste of Hawaii kinda RELATED - Looking for dining options in this part of the peninsula? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: http://bit.ly/2Ipr9eq

We were lucky enough to stop by here on a Saturday evening when they were serving BBQ (they only do this Fri and Sat). BBQ Chicken Bowl: 4/5. This has chicken, rice, macaroni salad, and cabbage. While this combination sounds a little strange it works REALLY well--particularly since the chicken was excellent. The people who work here are really nice too. If we are in the area again while they are serving BBQ we will be back.

While brown sing downtown we noticed this place had "dole whips" so of course we had to have one. We tried both the pineapple and raspberry. They were as delicious as expected. The only negative I would like to add is that the place was very dirty and unkempt I know the lobby is small but it was a Monday and wasn't busy so I just can't justify the filth.

Great food , feels like I stepped in Hawaii and ordered . They also have the same dole whip as Disneyland. Wish there was indoor seating.

Omgeeeeee!!! We've been doing it wrong this whole time. We always come here to be transported to Hawaii with the incredible desserts but today we tried the food and it's INCREDIBLE!

This place was sooo delicious! One of my favorite spots in Half Moon Bay. Everyone was so nice as well!

My Mom told me about a new island grindz spot in Half moon bay so I decided to take a drive out from Oakland, menu looked promising, chose my choice for a combo plate, Young lady said no plates on weekdays, ok no plates on weekdays I say, so I go for a bowl, they have no spam, no shrimp, ok no spam no shrimp, let's do Chicken bowl, she says I only have a half order chicken bowl, ok only half order, well what do you have I say, kalua pork ok split it up, I get my food to go in a little deli cup that is so hard to eat out of, the food is probably good but the whole experience ruined my appetite, there is something definitely going wrong in there, I was already having a bad morning and I thought some good grindz would cheer me up, just added to my horrible day, I really would like a refund

Delicious and yummy! The inside of this restaurant is cute and has a safe atmosphere. The location is on Main Street in half moon bay. Downtown street with lots of different meal options. I got the Mavericks Veggie which has tomato, Swiss cheese and red onions. The bread for the sandwich is Focaccia. Focaccia bread is soft and a little oily. I recommend getting! In the image below is the island Reuben which contains with meat of polish dog and Reuben. Image 1&2: menu Image 3: Sign Image 4: Mavericks Veggie and Island Reuben Covid: wear a mask Parking: parking alongside Main Street

Our favorite lunch spot in HMB on Friday & Saturdays - for the Hawaiian BBQ!! Amazing plate, best ohana.

Purchased strawberry Italian soda and chocolate soft serve. Kids enjoyed them. Although there were markings on the floor of the cafe, younger customers seemed to ignore them crowding the one door for entering and exiting the shop. Orders can be placed online too

Nice little Local joint tucked in downtown Half Moon Bay! We went here for dessert after a big lunch. We ordered ice-cream and one of my toppings was stale. Not only did they replace it with no hesitation, we walked out of there with a free mini BBQ combo lunch!! Which was yummy BTW! We definitely will be back, and I hear they live music on the weekends. Mahalo!

What is this special gem we ran into? The smell of roasting BBQ pulled us off the street and right into the back sitting area where they were grilling the meat. During our time here for a late lunch we felt the Hawaiian spirit and were treated like ohana. It felt like we were taken out of our stressful and busy lives for a moment and transported to a little oasis with a family vibe, excellent food, and wonderful service. We look forward to going back very soon.

Love everything about this place. The food is delicious, the service is excellent, and the outdoor seating/patio in the back is awesome. Some friends and I were here to celebrate one of our group member's birthday on Saturday and stopped by before the long drive out of the city. The employees are incredibly friendly, particularly the super buff Hawaiian guy who made some delicious teriyaki chicken. The outdoor seating in the back patio was spacious yet cozy. The lovely and chill Hawaiian music that was playing in the patio was so relaxing, it truly gave me some type of vibe I never experienced before. Our visit to this restaurant legit made visiting Hawaii a MUST for me. For now, the best I can do is recommend this amazing place for anyone who wants to eat great food and experience a sense of Ohana that makes Hawaiian people and their culture so special. Thanks again for the wonderful experience! We will be back for sure

Food was disappointing. Service was terrible, employees were reluctant to serve. Ambiance was dry. I was expecting better.

Highly disappointing. The 3 plates of bbq we ordered were cold. The rice was gelatinous blob.

We were looking for a coffee shop to take the New Year's Day chill off. Every small cafe was closed until we found Nano's. The 2 workers were doing their best to keep up with the extra traffic. Still, it would've been nice to be acknowledged as we stood 1st at the counter for 15 minutes to place our order. Once we finally ordered, it took another 20 minutes to get our 2 drinks - Mexican hot cocoa with whipped cream and an add shot, and an almond milk mocha which were lukewarm and both tasted like regular hot cocoa with no coffee. On the +, the wait gave us each time to use the restroom. *Tip: Gender neural (yay!) restroom doesn't lock so either have someone stand guard or be really quick! While we gave the harried workers credit for being very overwhelmed with traffic, the orders should've been correct. I doubt we'll be back to try their Hawaiian themed food. Our last resort became last on our go-to list. Strongly suggest that management add staff on holidays - otherwise it's a morale killer for both customers and staff.