Luna Blu

Excellent for and atmosphere

Food was great! Kids menus

Great view
Great service
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We been coming here for years, but this last visit was a little ridiculous on pricing. $10 for a side of fries and $29 for a chicken sandwich.

We enjoy dining out but $150+ for lunch for 3 people is a little outrageous. The food here is always excellent, and the view of the bay is spectacular but that doesn't justify the ridiculous prices IMO.

Our recent dinner visit to Luna Blue was highly enjoyable - the location is great, the food is excellent, and the view is 2nd to none :-)

Tip: Patio seating when it's cool is enhanced by heat lamps that help keep the guests comfortable

Despite the fact that we went without making reservations, we got a good table. Service was on-point, and our server did an exceptional job taking care of us.

Over and above the food and the service, the ambaince was chill and relaxing; we never felt rushed at any time during the visit.

Highly recommended!

With and overcrowded Sam's next door, Luna is good option for Italian influenced seafood.
Seated outside to enjoy the Tiburon vibe and look across the bay to see the SF city scape this is a relaxing environment which paired well with the following:

Bloody Mary- Great starter!

Salmon Piccata- decent portion of medium-well pan seared salmon blanketed with lemon buttered goodness and capers scattered generously around the plate.

Cioppino- Plenty of seafood variety as expected but the tomato broth fell short in richness compared to other cioppino's in the bay area but still satisfying as I would categorize this as "cioppino light".

Service was friendly and efficient and if you are in the area it would be a good stop by but not necessarily a must go to.

Good food and good service! I enjoyed the crab pasta.. it was creamy and delicious. They also have good appetizers.. like calamari which was perfectly crisp

Luna Blu was good, we weren't blown away, but we were in the area and this was a nice meal.

We sat on the balcony over the water, which had a covering on all sides that gave you the feel of being outside without any of the cold.

THE COST
About $175 total for dinner for two. Note that they charge for hot water - I appreciate that when I asked for this, our server did warn us.

THE FOOD
Pama Margarita ($15) - 2.5 stars, a bit too diluted in flavor, yet overly strong in alcohol.
Tartare Di Tonno ($23) - 3 stars, good, taro chips were a unique touch.
Crab Bisque ($16) - 4.5 stars, my partner really enjoyed this.
Linguine Alle Vongol ($31) - 4 stars
Bolognese ($29) - 3.5 stars, pasta was on the softer side. A bit too much meat sauce for the pasta, and the sauce could use more texture.
Tiramisu (free - my birthday!) - 3 stars. Moist and soft.

WHEN: Sat @ 1:45pm

PARKING: There is free 2 hour parking on the streets.

Came here because:
1.) I wanted to eat at a waterfront spot
2.) Sam's Anchor is packed because a tour group just arrived and it would have been a 2 hour wait.

When we walked into Luna Blue we went through the bar first with some indoor seating. Then when we come out to the back, we were seating towards the center because all seatings around the edge were reserved. And that's fine. It's far from the water compared to Sam but we didn't plan any better.

Here's what we ordered:

RESHLY BAKED CIABATTA ROLLS - $0.75 each.
I'm honestly a bit turned off that we have to pay for bread. Not a basket, but FOR EACH ROLL. Yes it was warm and fresh and came with olive oil, but we got ours really late--like after our meals came out. Also, the party that sat down AFTER us got their rolls before us! Was this a mistake? I angrily ate my rolls.

SACHETTI DI PERA - $31
Homemade purse shaped pasta filled with Asiago and Pear, served with Mushrooms, Prosciutto and Green Peas, in a White Cream Sauce.
I've never had pear in my pasta before so this was interesting. I enjoyed it---overall its sweet from the pears, creamy and rich, and very savory from the prosciutto. This was a valentines special dish I think. Such cute little pouches for pasta. Looks like money bags.

LUNA BURGER - $29
Grilled Kobe Beef Burger, topped with Asiago Cheese, Red Onions, Tomato and Romaine Lettuce. Choice of Salad or Fries.
This Kobe beef burger was dry. Tasted pretty mediocre. Fries were good though.

This was fine overall. I think people come here to be in the waterfront. Service was ok (our guy seemed weird like he was acting), didn't like that we had to pay for bread, and food came out pretty slow especially those rolls. Yeah, I'm fixated on those $0.75 rolls.

I'll plan better next time and so I can dine next door instead.

Ovation for a stellar celebration dinner (my sister's birthday).

Setting:Luna Blu is a family owned authentic Italian restaurant in Tiburon. It may look a bit small from the outside, but as you walk through the interior space they have amazing bay view deck seating. There are ample tables with a view and the cozy, quiet, heat generating lamps provide comfort on a crisp night. It's beautiful to watch the twinkling lights and city views as you enjoy your meal in this intimate setting. There is validated parking in the city lot across from the entrance. The hostess who greeted us was welcoming and helpful.

Our party of six enjoyed outstanding service. The menu changes seasonally; we shared the wonderful calamari (2 orders) appetizer of perfectly crispy fried squid. Italian sodas were delicious non alcoholic drinks.

The entrees ranged from Caesar salad,fettuccini Alfredo, fresh ravioli (butternut squash and spinach), and cioppino. Everyone was pleased with their selection and we enjoyed the warm ciabatta bread with butter and chili infused olive oil. Our waiter was outstanding, attending to our every need with frequent check-ins without being overbearing.

The desserts: the perfect afforgato and tiramisu, delicious cannelloni, and excellent cappuccino- were the perfect end to a special celebration. My sister loved her tiramisu topped with a candle and serenade of "happy birthday."

A grand time was had by all: Luna Blu has the trifecta of restaurant cred: location, service, and culinary expertise. Prices are not a bargain, but for the atmosphere and service it's worth it for a special occasion. The meat entrees range from $35-45 and vegetarian pastas average $22. The alcohol and wine list are extensive and could also shoot your bill upwards if you're so inclined.

love this restaurant, elegant but not pretentious, amazing food, great views. get a seat on the deck if you can.

We came here for lunch during our trip up north. The view was great; however, the smell wasn't if you're sitting outside. I understand it's an ocean fishy smell, but man that was bad when we dined there. Food was mediocre, service was great. Nothing memorable really.