The Food was cooked just how we requested. Dog friendly, even offering dog bowls. Strong mimosa . View of the ocean and the rock. Couldn't get much better! read more

We've been coming here for decades. Usually for breakfast. The omelets are wonderful! So is eggs Benedict.

It was a bit more "upscale" than I was expecting. It was a 2 minute walk from our hotel so we decided to check it out. The staff seemed more focused on getting through people than being inviting and friendly. It isn't your typical diner food at all. The food was good, but overall it wasn't my type of restaurant. read more

Get ready, it's not a good review. Food sadly was very disappointing. We look forward to coming to Morro Bay almost yearly, and having breakfast at Dorn's. But haven't been for about 2 years. The food used to be better than average in a nice restaurant with friendly help. Today it was just bad. Service not polite or attentive. Ambiance is still nice. This was my wife's birthday breakfast she was so looking forward to. She received a pathetic excuse for an omelette. My hash browns were badly burned. I mean completely solid black on the bottom when I turned them over. I don't see any half respectable cook placing that mess on a customer's plate. And then why would the waitress even deliver it??? I asked that they be replaced, and didn't even get an apology. Sooo disappointing. If this is the new Dorn's, I'm done, and they are too! read more

Dorn's Original Breakers Cafe - Out front. - Seafood Near Me - Morro Bay, California

The best pancakes I've had. They were lighter than normal but still fluffy. The Huevos Rancheros was different from others I've had. The tortillas weren't weren't crispy and just on the side. There were lots of beans more than anything else. The omelet description said ground beef, but it was more onions than anything else. Aside from the pancakes, view, and service, everything else was meh. I'm not sure if it truly is 4 stars in my book, maybe a 3.5. read more

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This was an amazing candlelit atmosphere that served up casual smiles and good food. The warm sourdough bread was served with real butter and it melted in my mouth. Who said man can not live by bread alone? Lol For my meal I choose the sautéed scallops with sides of mashed potatoes and green beans. The scallops were cooked perfectly with capers and to garlicky perfection. I finished my meal with a crème brûlée and I wasn't disappointed. It cracked open to reveal a creamy lite custard. Service was professional, prompt and friendly. I definitely recommend this place. read more

Dorn's Original Breakers Cafe - Scallops - Seafood Near Me - Morro Bay, California

Their breakfast made me eat more than I needed. The corned beef hash was cooked perfectly, the pancakes were fluffy, and the potatoes were seasoned just right. Sonia was one of the friendliest people we ever met and super attentive. We sat indoor on the corner overlooking the bay and it was nice! read more

Dorn's Original Breakers Cafe - Corned Beef hash an eggs - Seafood Near Me - Morro Bay, California

Dorn's has been a "go to eatery" here in Morro Bay for our family for over 30 years. The food , service and location make in number one choice. Don't miss out !! read more

First off service was great- that was the one star. I have been coming to this restaurant since 1978. The breakfast this morning was terrible. Was so looking forward to the pancakes. The pancakes were not from an original recipe but pretty sure packaged from a bag. My granddaughters side of bacon was cold with grease at the bottom of each slice, sitting in a pan for who knows how long. So much was not good. Very sad and most certain will not be back for breakfast again. read more

What a beautiful restaurant and location, it's casual upscale and comfortable and all the portions were generous. The patio has a great view. Highly recommend the seafood kebab with swordfish, salmon, shrimp & scallops! There are a number of really great choices! Service and staff were attentive, helpful and friendly. Note: it looks like more locals go here than tourists. read more

Dorn's Original Breakers Cafe - Bar and reception - Seafood Near Me - Morro Bay, California

Been here once before and had an amazing view and experience. Decided to order take out and it was done within ten minutes, and for the calamari being $20 I expected a decent portion of food but when we opened the box it didn't even fill the bottom of the box even with the two sauces included. read more

Dorn's Original Breakers Cafe - Calamari - Seafood Near Me - Morro Bay, California

Opened in 1942, Dorn's is a staple in Morro Bay. We were recommended here for their breakfast, which is delicious! Their seafood omelet is incredible. Generous portions - the omelet was positively packed with fresh crab, shrimp, and mushrooms. I substituted in a side of their pancakes - also super tasty, and a great compliment to the omelet. I only paid $23 for this meal - while it might seem a bit more expensive for breakfast, consider how much food I got, the quality of it, and how delicious it was, great price for breakfast! Grab a window seat or sit outside, and you'll get a beautiful view. Service is efficient, and the staff are friendly. It's a quick and easy walk down to the shops and the water if you want to explore a bit afterwards. Highly recommend stopping here for a delicious breakfast experience. read more

Dorn's Original Breakers Cafe - Breakfast Menu - Seafood Near Me - Morro Bay, California

Dorn's was recommended by a waiter in Paso Robles so we tried it. We ate delicious locally sourced and prepared sea food at a reasonable price with great service and a fantastic view of Morro Rock. That's a tough combination to beat. read more

Dorn's Original Breakers Cafe - Morro Rock from Dorn's. - Seafood Near Me - Morro Bay, California

Food, atmosphere and service were impeccable. We came for breakfast one morning during our stay in the Central Coast. I ordered the Lox and Bagel and my wife ordered the Hang Ten Omelet. By far, the best lox I've ever had (king salmon sourced from Washington). The omelet was amazing with large oysters and a plethora of mushrooms. Hash browns were perfectly cooked. The wait staff kept the coffee hot and full. Server (Joshua) was friendly and helpful. This will definitely be a regular stop for us. read more

Dorn's Original Breakers Cafe - The view from our seats. - Seafood Near Me - Morro Bay, California

Great view, friendly staff, delicious pancakes which are yellow because they add some cornmeal to the batter ( we asked because they were so good) read more

Tasty food, great views, friendly staff. We always go for breakfast when we visit Morro Bay.

This was our first visit to Dorn's in beautiful Morro Bay. Although there was a wait it did not take a lot of time to get a table. Our server Julie was fresh and bubbly she brought our coffee and got our order. My boyfriends mom ordered the Flutter, he got ham and eggs and I ordered the mushroom cheddar omelette! So at Dorn's you can substitute plain toast for muffins or THREE huge pancakes. Of course I got the pancakes with my omelette. Our food came my boyfriend got two muffins! With his meal. The pancakes where by far the best I've ever eaten!!! The staff was incredible bringing coffee and anything we could possibly need. A big shout out to the manager Chris who I seen behind the scenes making sure his well organized restaurant ran perfectly! I made sure to stop by to let him know how much we enjoyed Julie's service. If your in Morro Bay or on your way to Hearst Castle be sure to stop by Dorn's tell Chris I say hello! read more

Nothing has changed about this place. It is always consistently excellent no matter what the halibut was wonderful the breakfast was wonderful. I went three times in one trip. I even got to have the shrimp Louie salad which the gal recommended the crab may not be to my liking so she came through for me in every way the bread, the butter the food is everything delicious. Nothing has changed thank God some things stay the same. read more

Great food. If you're going to sit at the bar to order, don't expect the older gentleman with dark hair to serve you with any speed. Below par service- looked past us twice, was not greeted, served an existing guest another round, then served a new party that sat after us before making his way over, and proceeded to pass us several times further. Good environment and overall ambiance. read more

Best seafood on the central Coast. And don't let anyone tell you differently . came here 50 years ago with my parents. It was good then and it's still good now quality of the food and the service is always stayed the same excellent. read more

Everyone was very nice and the food was delicious! We shared the Spanish Omelette with pancakes and a side of hash browns. The omelette tasted like an enchilada in the best way. Very happy we waiting for our table. read more

The fish sandwich and calamari sandwiches are amazing! Large fish fillets cooked to perfection on yummy buns and adorned with fresh veggies. The tartar sauce has chunks of crunchy dill pickles. Yum!! Service wonderful and topped with a great view of the harbor and the Rock. Can't wait to eat here again!! read more

Best chicken piccata I've ever had! Little pricy but so worth it, it looks so nice inside as well very classy. Service was great we had a big party but the food came out quickly. read more

Dorn's Original Breakers Cafe - outside view - Seafood Near Me - Morro Bay, California

Great food. Great service. Best pancakes in town. Great view. If you're looking for a good old school breakfast with a few modern flourishes you're in the right place. read more

Came on Super Bowl Sunday from arroyo grande and wanted some good pancakes for breakfast. Dorn's was recommended. Got seated at a great spot outside. Very good server. She recommended banana chocolate chip. They were some of the best pancakes I've ever had. Nice view, great service, and delicious. I'll be back again and again. read more

Our go-to breakfast place. The omelettes are fantastic. Great variety, big and chock full. Great service, kind people, clean, classy ambiance. Cool bar. We've eaten indoors and out. Great views from each seat. Good prices too. read more

I will start by saying that service was amazing! I think our waitress's name is Sonia (it says on the receipt). She was very sweet, so I could give her a 5 alone. However, I honestly did not care for the food. It wasn't disgusting, but it wasn't good. I was disappointed. We ordered the half dozen oysters, which didn't leave an impression at all. The cocktail sauce with the horseradish was way too spicy. The horseradish was overwhelming. Then, when I ate the oysters without it, it was underwhelming. We also ordered the fish (without the chips) + clam chowder combo. I didn't care for the fish. It was bland. The chowder was just okay. We ordered fried artichoke appetizers. I didn't like the yellow mustard condiment it came with. The artichoke had a thick batter casing, which I tend to not like. I personally liked it better with the cocktail sauce. Lastly, we had steamed clams. The clams were overcooked, and the white wine was very evident. It wasn't garlicky and as buttery as I had hoped. Ambiance is a bit touristy. It's the first restaurant from the block, so many people decide to go here. So crowds build up waiting for a spot. The great thing is the wait isn't long at all. My sister and I waited 30 minutes after spontaneously decided to go there. They have a bar with an extremely moody and snappy bartender named Hilary. If I didn't know any better, she didn't like who she was serving and was rude to them and left the drink where she made it with no announcement and walked away. Yet she was very sweet to someone else, handed them their drink, and said thank you. The rest of the restaurant feels like a family restaurant indoors and very relaxing on the outdoor patio area. I don't plan on coming back ever again. Sorry. I was excited, but the outcome fell short of my expectations. read more

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Service was great at the bar but the crab cocktail is no longer what it used to be. There were no solid pieces of Dungeness crab, just little shredded bits of crab and a smaller portion. The chicken piccata was huge but just ok in terms of flavor and the side green beans were doused in oil . I was kind of disappointed this time but will probably go back and try something different. read more

The place has a great view of Morro Rock and the breakfast menu is worth checking out if you love pancakes. The service also goes above and beyond what I would normally expect as well. It is a shame that they dont serve their clam chowder until closer to noon, but I'll have to come back again! read more

We drove into Morro Bay late at night and woke up to an adorable fishing village. We received a recommendation for Dorn's and were able to walk from our hotel. They had outdoor seating with a view of the water and indoor seating next to large windows that were spotless. The service was great. We were in a hurry to meet our next appointment and were very accommodating. I ordered the delicious steel cut oatmeal that was served with raisins, brown sugar, and whole milk with a side of bacon. It was very filling, just what I needed before our planned hikes. read more

Dorn's Original Breakers Cafe - Seafood Near Me - Morro Bay, California

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Amazed at how good the food and experience was. I'm always looking for that prefect dinner. Thanks to Dorn's for the night.

Dorn's is a local institution that achieves the mixture of ambience and great food. The ambience is a nice, casual understated elegance with magnificent views. The restaurant was under renovation for awhile, and it's good to have them back. The new marvelous entrance with the extension of the bar and extra window table seating welcomes diners into a cozy and comfortable interior with wood seating and shiny brass odornments throughout. Artwork with a nautical theme and sailing ship models are displayed. Perched upon a bluff, the restaurant has an absolutely captivating view of the Embarcadero, Morro Rock and the Harbor. The view invites patrons to sit and relax, and just let Dorn's take care of you. Outdoor seating is an option to dine with the sea air permeating one's senses, and become one with the sounds of nature. For the cool days and nights typical in Morro Bay, patio heaters are distributed throughout the wraparound patio. Shortly after being seated for lunch, warm, fresh sourdough bread was delivered with chilled butter cubes, and we were invited to select an appetizer or cocktail. Our server, Elizabeth, was pleasant and knowledeable regarding their menu. Upon her suggestion, we tried the swordfish. It was a nice size portion and was quite flavorful with a fluffy, moist meat inside. We don't see a Sardine Sandwich offered in many places, so I decided to try one here. It was nicely presented as an open-faced sandwich with mayo and green onions on very fresh, spongy rye bread. The plate had accompaniments of whole leaf lettuce, tomato, red onion and a pickle spear. The lunch sandwiches and fresh fish entrees are served with fries, or mixed vegetables, broccoli or a green salad can be substituted for the fries. One of us opted for the green salad while the other had the fries. The ranch dressing was a bit thin and runny, but had a decent flavor. The fries crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Dorn's is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days a week. They do not take reservations, but have a comfortable benched waiting area overlooking their fantastic view of Morro Bay. read more

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Dorn' is our all time favorite restaurant in Morro Bay. We have celebrated our Anniversary and Birthdays here. The food is delicious. My husband ordered the filet mignon and it was cooked to his liking. This time he missed the potato gratin that usually comes with dinner and the boiled potatoes were okay. I ordered the locally caught snapper with rice pilaf and veggies. I asked them to broil it and add a lemon caper sauce which was perfect. The staff here are always friendly, polite and attentive. I will always return to Dorn's whenever we are in town. read more

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Dorns is our "go to" for out of town guests. The service is always friendly and prompt, the view of the rock, bay and ocean is exactly what draws people to Morro Bay, and the menu offers a wide variety to satisfy any taste. Dorn's clam chowder is legendary, and they do a great job with burgers, berry cobler, and everything in between. Reliably good food; breakfast, lunch or dinner. If you go for dinner service, pay attention to the nightly specials. They are generally very good. We particularly like fresh snapper piccata or the sole. read more

Dorn's is a classic seaside restaurant. Awesome food- always fresh with ample portions. Crafted cocktails. Service has been outstanding at each vist. Then you have the incredible views of Morro Rock and the Pacific! Try to be there for sunset... read more

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We were served rancid oysters on the half shell, 2 in the order of 6. Unfortunately my wife shot one and realized it was bad half way through and gagged it back up. Ruined the meal so badly we left without our main course. We will not be returning. read more

Made a pit stop here before heading to Carmel for a bite to eat. Was really exited to take my sister here for her bday trip. Food was ok not as good as I remembered. Got the fish and chips, oysters, and clam chowder. Everything needed some seasoning or salt? Bland which made everything mediocre. Sonia our waitress gets 5+ for service, so bubble so engaged and was very helpful in making suggestions and accommodated with a smile. But this needs to be addressed!!! While waiting to be seated I decided to get a drink at the bar. The bartender was name Hilary according to my receipt. Blond pony tail not very friendly but I didn't think much of it. As I was waiting for her to serve me. I asked if I could order with her and she said it would be awhile. I said ok (which it really wasn't a long wait so not sure why she even stated that). She was interacting with another worker cursing and using the f bomb as she was speaking to them complaining about something. She was making some interesting drinks so I asked her what they were. Very short said they were rainbow fizz. I didn't want to ask what was in them because I felt she would lash out. I told her I wanted a Michelada and she asked what kind of beer and I asked if she had Pacifico? She said no.. then I asked what selection she had and she said Modelo and no other choices. So why ask me what kind of beer if you only had one choice and was there only one choice?? Weird.. she told me the total and I gave her my card and she literally walked away after charging me and left my drink on the bar pad where she made it. No handing it to me and a thank you! The rudest server I have encountered in a long time. As I walked out from my meal pass the bar to leave, I saw her hand someone their drink and say thank you to them.. is she racist?! Don't like women?! But I definitely got a "Hilary special" in the worse way. read more

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They squeezed us in a half hour before closing and we were a party of 9. That is a big deal. Ambiance was comfortable and pretty and if it had been during the day the day.The food was excellent and the severs were top-notch. I really enjoyed my clam chowder and seafood combination. Everything was delicious and well-cooked. My SIL said his burger was dry but you don't go to a seafood place for a burger so I kind of feel that is on him. Overall great experience and we will definitely be back. read more

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Wonderful seafood and dinner. The service is great and they always treat you as a VIP. If you like loud, from conversations at tables around you, restaurants this is the place for you. I don't that is the only reason I gave it four stars. But yes, a loud restaurant is a busy restaurant and a busy restaurant is a popular restaurant and a popular restaurant is a GOOD RESTAURANT. read more

Excellent food, service and drinks. Beautiful views and setting. Will definitely return!