The crawfish etouffee was excellent. There was a nice spice and great flavor. The bread pudding was…read moregreat, too. Note: It wasn't a traditional bread pudding. And the catfish poboy was solid. We stopped here on a road trip from LA to Monterey. It was a nice break from the general coastal cuisine. And seeing a bit of SLO was nice. Saw a Food Not Bombs in the park nearby, with unhoused people walking over.

Great brunch place with friends! The food was very filling and flavorful. We got the eggs sardou…read moreand the faitdodo since they were the popular items on the menu and they did not disappoint. There is seating both inside and outside. We had great service throughout our time here and got our meals pretty quickly. Would definitely come again!

For years I've bought from Giovanni 's when I visit Morro Bay, Ca. Especially fresh oysters and…read morefish to take home. Tonight, I ordered online for pickup. My room was close. But had to drive. Before I could find a place to park, my order was ready. 1st time having the Poke Bowl. LOVED IT!! Buying fresh oysters tomorrow on my way out of town. Thank you Giovanni Family and employees!

Back today! After being away for a while (years!) and the staff is just as friendly as I remember!…read moreIt's been many years, so different people, but everyone I encountered, was so nice, friendly, helpful! I wish I had asked names, so that I could shout them out! One woman, light brown/blonde hair, seemed to be in training, and she was very helpful, the young man helping her, and who also helped my fiancé choose a lobster he has blonde hair, so very helpful! We are out of towners, but will be back! **went back! Fiancé could not stay away from the fresh/live lobster! The names I want to SHOUT OUT are Justin, and Heidi! They are kind and helpful! Thank you both so much!

The service and food were all so great!…read more Our server was so kind. Our fish and chips unfortunately came out cold and she took care of it right away and we were so pleased with our 2nd round of delicious fish and chips. The clam chowder was also so amazing! There's both indoor and outdoor seating with a beautiful view of Morro Rock!

Did some quick Yelp researching for places with clam chowder and fish and chips. This place had the…read morebetter reviews. On a quick day trip on a Friday afternoon, we decided to give this place a try. No reservation and were promptly greeted and seated. Although we did not have a full bay view, we had a partial bay view. Some hits and misses with food and service. 1. Bowl of Clam Chowder (no bread bowls available). Chowder was piping hot and had nice pieces of clams (dad got a bit of clam shell..so be careful), celery and potatoes. The chowder was very creamy and not grainy or watery like other locations. I would definitely order again 5/5 2. Fish & Chips: Fresh Pacific cod, lightly breaded, served with house-made tartar sauce. Fish was fried to perfection. 5/5 3. Seafood Pasta: Linguini with jumbo prawns, fresh catch, Cajun cream sauce, garlic bread. Everything tasted fresh and seasoned perfectly 5/5 4. Side of Garlic bread: extremely disappointing. We ordered garlic bread with our chowder, it never came. Waitress decided to serve it with the mains (fish and chips) and we ordered for the entire table and she only brought 2 pieces. 5. Insalata Molina: Mixed greens, arugula, pear, walnuts, crumbled blue cheese, mango vinaigrette. Couldn't tell you if this was any good bc the waitress NEVER brought but charged us for it. She then takes it off the bill and brings me the salad in a Styrofoam container. I told her I didn't want it and put it in my bag. Salad was so soggy (which means the kitchen prepared it and the waitress forgot to serve it) I would not order and do not recommend ordering it bc it was the size of a side salad definitely not worth the price point. 6. Mocktail Lavender lemonade: definitely not balanced, was pretty tart and again the price point was off. It was about 8oz lemonade for $12 They do offer a nice selection of wines. Restrooms are located outside the restaurant and are public restrooms, pretty dirty and out of stock. Although our service was a big miss, I do recommend the food items we ordered. I did take a star off due to the service.

Great food, great bar tender, great server. Oysters were amazing!! Great ambiance!! Definately I…read morewould recommend and come back!

If you're in Morro Bay and love seafood, this is exactly the kind of meal you hope to find!…read more The oysters were incredibly fresh--straight from Morro Bay--and you could really taste the difference. Cold, briny, and just perfect. We also tried the clam chowder with crab, and it was amazing. Thick, creamy, full of flavor, and loaded with seafood. The fish and chips were just as good. The pieces of fish were huge, with a light, crispy batter and tender, flaky fish inside--everything you want in a great fish and chips meal. Everything tasted fresh, the portions were generous, and every dish hit the mark. If you're craving simple, delicious seafood in Morro Bay, add this place to your list. We'd definitely come back!

My wife and I had a great lunch today. The Host and Waiter were friendly and attentive. They both…read morecame over at some point to ask how everything was. I told them it was "Delicious!" I heard the other Waiters as they served the clients. They were very friendly, professional and served the customers with a smile. The location is on a busy street so as you dine and you look out the window you get to see all the people driving and walking by. It's great if you love to people watch. Some of the plates coming out looked AMAZING. We had the Crab Dip, House Salad, Crab Louis Salad and Clam Chowder. Everything was delicious and satisfying. We even took home a slice of Key Lime Pie. We'll be going back again.

The Cracked Crab is a well established restaurant on Price street serving yummy food for many years…read morenow. Cute and casual restaurant displaying many lovely beach murals and specializing in seafood. DJ was our fantastic server today. He was Friendly & attentive. We ordered 2 buckets with crab & shrimp. Our order came out steamy & tasty very quickly. The buckets include a choice of crab, shrimp, mussels & clams. It includes corn, potatoes, sausage & your seafood choices. They have many seafood options besides the buckets. DJ was so accommodating throughout our meal. We dined early around 5pm, but if you go during peak hours, lunch or dinner you may have a wait. They do not take reservations. They are moderately priced and portions are good. For a fun beach y experience definitely drop in for a meal.

This is our second time here although it was two years in between, but we had yet another delicious…read moreseafood meal with warm and friendly service right on the water. Came here with my family (husband and daughter- aka seafood monster) for dinner and started with the Dungeness crab (fresh sweet served with cocktail sauce and crisp fresh chopped celery) and GAFCO steamers clams (literally could drink a gallon of that broth- excellent!). Then for entrees, I had the special (swordfish, halibut and salmon) perfectly grilled, with their awesome red cabbage side and baked potato, the seafood monster has the seafood linguine with a light Alfredo sauce perfect not too heavy with fresh scallops and fish. And the hubs had the fish and chips- huge flaky juicy fried cod. We ended with the crème brûlée donut with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream- one of the best donuts I've had! Our server Landon was wonderful (thanks for the dessert reco!) and it was great getting to know him. Also great ambiance with views right on the water- and of Morro rock. Highly recommend and look forward to coming back next time we're in Morro Bay!

This place was conveniently located next to the Morro Bay Pier, so we decided to go for some late…read morelunch. We thought the restaurant was nice and had great panoramic water views. We saw otters from our table! Sadly, our experience with less than pleasant after first impressions. Our server was nice, but after waiting over 30mins after ordering, he finally informed us that the kitchen actually lost our order. He was apologetic, but that didn't make us feel much better after receiving our entire order nearly 1hr of ordering. I wish the food was good enough to make up for it, but I'm sad to report that it was just ok. I've had better elsewhere. We were offered an apology at best, but other than that, there was no other effort to right the wrong. Only reason why I decided to give 2 stars was because of the views, and the staff were not rude.

We called in a reservation for 7pm and requested a window table. We got a window table, but…read moreunfortunately it wasn't face the morro rock. Perhaps it was due to time of reservation. The weather was a bit foggy so we couldn't really see the rock anyway. We had the Burrata appetizer, along with the local oysters on the half shelf. We also had the salmon dish and the lobster linguine. I'd say out of all of that the Burrata was the best part. The servers were nice and joined in our silly jokes and were very accommodating to our seven year old daughter (who also had the salmon. I did not see a kids menu). We are staying at the Ascot Suites hotel, so we walked a block or so to get there. Very quick walk. There's no parking at the restaurant but you can basically park along any joining street. The lighting and ambiance was quite nice and relaxing. Great for an after Disneyland experience like we had.

Made a reservation in advance and came here with family for a dinner and thought overall it was a…read moregood experience. There's no dedicated parking but there's plenty of street parking around the area. The restaurant is located on the second floor of a building with windows facing the ocean, so the name was very fitting. A lot of the seats allowed guests a nice view of the outside/ocean. We were able to get a window seat and was able to enjoy a nice sunset view and take lots of photos by their balcony area. We ordered the halibut, black cod, cioppino, dungeness crab cake, mixed greens and all the dishes were all decent but I can't say I was blown away by any of them. The dishes were on the pricier side as well. Overall the service was good and they were attentive with checking in on us and refilling the water. The only surprising thing about the place was that there was an additional 3% fee on credit card transactions which they apparently indicate on their menu (which I missed), and the waiter didn't mention either, so I was taken back when I saw it on the bill. While I understand they're trying to offset their costs, it is pretty rare these days and I wish the waiter gave us a heads up. Overall, the view was great and the food was decent.

Decent place along the water. Obviously people want seafood when you're by the ocean. It has a…read morebeautiful view of Morro rock. Service was quick but rushed sometimes. I ordered the scallop taco and clam chowder bread bowl. Pricing was reasonable for how much food you get. However the scallop taco almost confused me for chicken tacos because it had seasoning. I was looking more for a fish taco flavor. But still good

This was my third visit to Tognazzini's Dockside in about three years and my second visit within…read morethe past year. Unfortunately, each visit has felt a little less impressive than the one before it, and this most recent experience was disappointing enough that I probably would not return. Parking is usually easy, and I have never had to walk more than a couple of minutes. There are also a couple of EV spaces nearby. When my girlfriend and I walked inside, the restaurant felt unusually warm, humid, and stuffy. It was uncomfortable enough that we briefly considered leaving. We chose outdoor seating instead, but that comes with its own drawbacks. The tables are exposed to the afternoon sun, pedestrians walk just feet away, vehicles pass close by, and the working dock is nearby, so you hear forklifts, unloading equipment, and active fishing operations throughout the meal. We started with the Oysters Rockefeller, which I have ordered on all three visits. They were good and are honestly one of the main reasons I have continued returning. They are not easy to find where I live, and this version is enjoyable, even if it is not on the level of what I have had in places like New Orleans. My girlfriend ordered the clam chowder with bacon. We have been comparing clam chowders around the Central Coast, and unfortunately this one ranked last among the several we have tried so far. She described it as average and nothing memorable. I ordered the steamer clams, and this was easily the biggest disappointment. The very first clam I ate had noticeable grit in it, and unfortunately that continued through most of the bowl. I would estimate that the majority of the clams had some amount of sand or grit, which made them unpleasant to eat. I also found one clam that remained completely closed after cooking. I left it untouched. At a restaurant specializing in seafood, I expected more careful preparation and inspection. The broth was also surprisingly bland. I ended up adding hot sauce just to give it more flavor. As I worked through the broth, I also noticed three small hairs. I cannot say where they came from, but finding multiple hairs in the same dish was understandably concerning and further reduced my appetite. The service did not help. Our server took our order, delivered drinks and food, and eventually brought the check, but there was very little interaction between those points. No one checked whether we needed anything or asked how the food was going. That was especially frustrating because if someone had checked in, I would have had an opportunity to mention the problems with the clams while I was eating them. Overall, the Oysters Rockefeller were still good, but almost everything else about this visit was disappointing: the uncomfortable indoor environment, noisy outdoor seating, average chowder, gritty clams, bland broth, cleanliness concerns, and minimal service. I have enjoyed this restaurant more in the past, but after this experience, I think there are other places around Morro Bay where I would rather spend my money.

We were passing through town and wanted lunch. We ordered our food at the counter and sat outside…read more There is a nice view of the ocean. Despite being outside, they checked up on us often. The meal came with Fantastic home made tortilla chips. I had the California burrito. Which was very good, but didn't have shrimp. My experience is the California burrito usually comes with Asada and Shrimp. We also had the chicken Taquitos and a side great salad. Overall, a great meal.

Things change and so do people, and so it is with what once was a wonderful, truly Mexican cafe…read morealong Hwy 1 outside of Morro Bay, CA. They use to serve GIGANTIC burritos, stuffed to bursting with homemade carnitas and other meats. Well, the crowds were no longer there and there was actually parking available immediately in front of the building. And the building looked like it had experienced some hard times. One man at the cash register taking orders. You could read the menu behind him posted on the wall. Very basic options and the interior seating was at 1950s style linoleum kitchen tables and chairs. Probably bought at a flea market. We were crushed. I had a combo platter of one crispy carnitas taco at $23. Ground beef. Very basic and lacked flavor. Outrageous for over $20. Wife had two enchiladas a la carte, cheese and green at $13. Mush. At least we have our memories and hope that someone will come along to resurrect it into at least something close to what was.

Sat on the patio at sunset and enjoyed the view…read more Waitstaff were very attentive. Cocktails were good, oysters were fine. We didn't order food besides oysters so can't speak to that. We'll be back for cocktails and maybe more!

We were walking around morro bay and needed some breakfast and found this place! The wait wasn't…read moretoo long on a Friday morning. I ordered the eggs and bacon breakfast and substituted the bread for pancakes. The eggs and bacon were pretty average but I loved the fluffy soft pancakes! My husband got a seafood omelet and he loved it! It tasted very good and something you can't get everywhere and it's big enough to share a little! Customer service was great, very helpful and attentive. But I think the best part of this restaurant is the view of Morro Bay and Morro Rock. It was so pretty to sit by the window and have such a great view. I like highly recommend this spot for a delicious breakfast or lunch if you are in the area!