Mietta's Review
Downstairs is wildly popular for fish and chips at the beach, which are pumped out to Half Moon Bay's visitors and their numerous children. Upstairs is a charming little restaurant, swathed in plastic. During the warmer weather the plastic parts and the waters of the bay are seen with greater clarity. But regardless of the view, a fine time, fashionable cafe food and fair prices await those who climb the stairs.

Other published opinions

The Goods 2000 pp75 - in top Fish and Chip Spots list as Half Moon Bay Fish and Chips, Black Rock Foreshore, Half Moon Bay, ph 9598 0399.

The Age SundayLife goodlife 23/7/2000 John Hindle - hard to find, a fish and chip shop with a view, very clean, outdoor seats, splendid flake and king george whiting, scallops fried in breadcrumbs worthy of a major restaurant, tempura fish and vegetable packs, salmon patties, pumpkin fritters, greek salad, coffee

Herald Sun, citystyle, Michele Curtis, 8/7/03. Cooks some of Melbourne's best fish and chips. Score 13/20.

Herald Sun 28/11/2000 Stephen Downes review "Melbourne has an embarrassing tradition of tabling ordinary food with bay views. At its prices, 212 Half Moon should be serving much neater, tastier and more precisely cooked offerings. Paradoxically, the oil-acid dressings with our dishes were well balanced. Service was somewhat slow on a busy night. The wine list is limited and expensive, though there's good price variation. Four whites and three reds are available by the glass Score 11 out of 20"

The Age (Epicure) 09.05.00, John Lethlean review "Snappy modern food, friendly staff, fair prices and good wines. Oh, and what a view. Score 15 out of 20"