Located at the entrance of the pier we were fortunate to get parking right in front after driving along the free public parking spaces along the beach several times and finding no open spaces. FOOD: the fish and chips were absolutely delicious. They were tender and soft with a little crisp. I don't like it when they're really crispy and hard. We went on a Saturday and there was only one other person in front of us in line. The place has two seating areas on each side and hold about 25 people on each side so when you order it, you just put your number on the table and they will bring it to you. also tried the clam chowder, which was very good. Just a little too creamy. Service: this place is very busy, but we didn't have to wait that long to get our food. read more

Duckie's Chowder House - Seafood Near Me - Cayucos, California

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Duckies, you failed me. You have the right location at the pier/beach entrance, parking all around, cute decor, and great air -- glass windows are propped up to let it all in. But... Now, the gf and I didn't get the chowder, so perhaps that's great. But we ordered Steamer Clams, Fish Sandwich, and Fish & Chips -- all were awful. Steamer Clams: "Steamed in butter, garlic, and wine, served with garlic bread" -- well, it was basically butter broth, swimming in it. No seasoning or salt, no flavor. All the taste was oily butter, and I didn't feel well because of too much. [$19.50, 1.5 stars] Fish Sandwich: made from snapper and presented badly. It was overcooked and rubbery, gf sent it back. [$18, 1.5 stars] Fish & Chips: nice portion, but bland as hell and I didn't care for the breading -- which had the taste of flour. Fries were okay. [$18.50, 3.0 stars] Move along. read more

Great chowder and everything else. our go to for our first meal or lady on vacay. Friendly staff and fun place just by the pier read more

Worth visiting for the amazing clam chowder. I had the bread bowl it was delicious. Also had the grilled fish tacos they were mid. Would return for the chowder but would try a different main course. Chowder 5/5 Tacos 3/5. read more

Duckie's Chowder House - Grilled Fish Tacos - Seafood Near Me - Cayucos, California

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While staying in Morro Bay we took a trip to Cayucos Pier and stopped here for dinner. We ordered a hamburger with jack cheese, shrimp louie salad, and manhattan chowder in a bowl. Cute casual order and sit spot. You have your choice of inside or outside where there is stool sitting outside. The person who took our order was friendly and provided us with suggestions. The Shrimp Louie salad was delicious, with juicy shrimp cook perfectly. I even shared half of it with my husband. The hamburger with cheese was juicy, with fresh lettuce, onion, tomato, and a spear of pickle on the side for you to decide what you wanted in your burger. My son said it was delicious. The manhattan bread bowl....hearty and thick, however way too salty for my taste. That would be a pass for me next time. Overall, it's right next to the pier, lots of seating, with a variety of food options for the family. read more

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Was not prepared for the sizable taco!! LOL great food, fast service, perfect location by the pier! read more

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Bustling place with obviously hard-working staff. There was a line and every seat was taken. That's a good sign. I ordered the crab sandwich with avocado and cheddar cheese on sourdough bread and took it to go. The sandwich was good. I've had better crab sandwiches, but they were at crab shacks with fresh crab. I don't think this crab was that fresh but rather from a supplier. The sourdough bread was very good and the cheddar cheese was fine. I would order something different If I went back... I think I would try the fish and chips or the shrimp bowl. read more

Duckie's Chowder House - Crab sandwich with avocado and cheddar served with pickle - Seafood Near Me - Cayucos, California

2026-05-13 update Decided to try this place again and had a better experience. Got Clam and chips the first night and then the broiled fish sandwich the next day. Both were really good and the service was really friend. Their clam chowder was good too. read more

it's always a challenge for me to decide between chowder and fish/chips. It's my favorite stop for both when I'm visiting. read more

I've never had better fish n chips. When my order arrived, I noticed it was lightly battered. The fish was so tender and flaky. The filets were delicious and flaky. Duckies is on the beach with indoor and outdoor seating. It's a must. read more

Food is delicious. Service is high school and trained to clear clean and restock. Ambiance is local shanty hot spot. read more

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Public review: Amazing food, great atmosphere, and the best chowder and surprisingly best chicken strips I've ever had. F.A.P.P.S Score 22/25 Food: 5/5 Atmosphere: 5/5 Price: 4/5 Persona enjoyment: 5/5 Service: 3/5 read more

It's a bit of a small place with cramped seating and hard benches or stools. The red chowder is more like a minestrone substitute clams for pasta. Now on to all the good stuff...food was served fast, order taker was efficient, fish and chips are top notch. The white chowder is very good, not the best, but you won't be disappointed. Folks worked hard to keep the lines turning over and the seats ready for the next round. Got the combo...fish is great, oyster was meh, shrimp was over cooked and the calamari wasn't toasty. clams were just ok. Would get the fish and chips next time. Chicken strips appeared made in house. A worthy attempt. The garlic fries are huge! No need to order a side when you can just get garlic added to your order of seafood and chips. May be the best place in town! Enjoy it when you come back to the central coast. read more

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We stopped for a snack after checking out the little town. It looked quite busy as the outside was quite busy. Actually, it was only outside as no one was dining inside when we arrived. People did start to utilize indoor after we sat down. It was nice out so everyone wanted to utilized the weather. It's a pretty decent size restaurant with some outdoor seating. Also, it's pet friendly hence we were outside. The menu does have a good selection of dishes. As we on the beach, we wanted seafood. Looking at what everyone ordered, it seemed to be the place for it. Plus they have beer. Ordering was quite easy. A couple beers to cool off which was poured right there so it wasn't a wait. We shared a bowl of their chowder. Comes in small, large or bread bowl. Also didn't take long to arrive and was nice and hot. Served with oyster crackers. First bits, it was really good. Nice chunks of potato and clams. Also shared the fish and chips. That was nice as well. Not sure what kind of dish it was but it was pretty flakey and thick potions. We've been to other places which we swear they brought out Van de camp fish. But here, it was quite tasty. Overall, nice place for food. Menu does have a good selection. Plenty of indoor dining which has an open feel with the open windows. A couple of outdoor seating and hi top seats that's look into the restaurant. They have beer which is great. And the place is literally at the start of the pier and seconds from the sand. Street parking is available. read more

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I heard good things about this place so I stopped in after a quick beach day. The place is right off the Cayucos pier. They have some outdoor stool seating which is dog friendly. They have a lot of indoors seats too, not dog friendly. I ordered the clam chowder bread bowl, the fish n chips. The service was fast and the food was hot. The clam chowder was just ok, nothing special. The fish was cooked perfectly with good batter on the outside. I would recommend giving them a try. read more

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We absolutely loved Duckie's Chowder House in Morro Bay! The atmosphere is very welcoming and relaxed, with a casual, order-at-the-counter style. The service was fast and efficient, and they bring the food right to your table, which makes it super easy and enjoyable. We went on a Monday at lunchtime, and there were plenty of seats both inside and outside. I can only imagine how busy it gets on weekends, because this is definitely the kind of place you want to keep coming back to -- great food in a laid-back setting. Now, the food... SO good. I started with Louise's salad with crab meat, which was fresh and delicious. But then I saw my husband's crab melt sandwich and immediately had to order one for myself -- and I'm so glad I did! It was generously loaded with crab, topped with avocado and melted cheese, and tasted incredibly fresh. Honestly, everything was so good that I guess I just wanted both the salad and the sandwich Highly recommend this spot if you're in Morro Bay -- especially if you love fresh crab! read more

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Staff was friendly and helped me decide between 2 choices. I loved what I settled on, which was a fresh fish bowl, blackened. A perfect lunch between a half day of remote work and getting ready for a wedding at the pier landing. I sat outside on the corner and enjoyed the view. read more

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Everything was delicious, from Manhattan Clam Chowder, Crab Cakes to Crab Melt Sandwich. The food was fresh while the portion was on point. The staff was friendly & helpful. We sat outside, but I could see that the indoor was clean and had a cool vibe. I'd love to return to this eatery. read more

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Wife and I stopped by Duckie's on our recent trip and we were impressed!! One our trip up the Central Coast, we tried various clam chowders at many places and THIS was our favorite!! The clam chowder had big chunks of clam and had an amazing flavor! Fish and Chips were good too! Highly recommend this place! read more

Duckie's Chowder House - Clam Chowder and Fish and Chips - Seafood Near Me - Cayucos, California

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I don't know if it's the sea air - but somehow my appetite was wide open and ready to try all the things! The fish and chips were delicious! Perfectly crispy outside and tender, flakey fish inside. The tartar sauce was AMAZING and infused with dill and relish - I've never had anything like it! The Louie salad was fresh, generous servings of crab meat all nestled on a bed of lettuce. And the clam chowder was perfect!! Creamy, not too thick, and generous servings of clam - and I thought I tasted crab meat too (?) - throughout. Ambiance was great! Good energy, fast and attentive service. There was a good variety of beers to compliment your dish. You can sit outside and enjoy the passersby or sit inside. Both are good as the restaurant has open windows. I'd definitely come back and try the manhattan chowder and get my own fish and chips. read more

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The wife and I have been visiting the Central Coast for years, staying in Cambria and San Simeon. We always drive to Morro Bay for seafood. Today, we decided to try Duckies and WOW!!! The best clam chowder and fish and chips by far than any of the numerous places we've dined at in Morro Bay, this is definitely our spot from now on! read more

Stopped by during a road trip & only waited like 10 min for takeout. We got the crab melt & clam chowder to share for a snack & it was the perfect snack, especially the sandwich. :) read more

I always enjoy some Duckies when in Cayucos. I love their fish as it's rarely ever greasy. Fish always seems fresh and good flavor. My wife typically gets the clam chowder. I wish the clam chowder was hotter on some days. read more

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I have been to Cayucos many times. For some reason I have never eaten at Duckie's. Simply put best clam chowder I have ever had! I will definitely go back!!! read more

One of my favorite places for clam chowder at the coast. Fast and friendly service. Dog friendly, they have outdoor seating. Clean restaurant. read more

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Damn, damn, damn you Duckie's. Jumping down my review from 5 to 2.... Following our visit on 7/11. We have been repeat patrons at this restaurant since our first date there more than 5 years ago. Even the nostalgia of revisiting this memory filled place couldn't rid the ugh feeling of the not so typical ho-hum, unfriendly, pre-occupied staff and disappointment of a dish. The welcoming and friendliness always what I boasted about and left you as the would be goal for others.. until now. The majority of the food ordered by the dining party was good.. the most expensive plate of our lot - HORRIBLE! The combo and chips suffered being overcooked. The calamari may have been easier to chew if it was a tire.. the shrimp had a tainted/burnt taste that when I tried it from my husbands plate (he tends to be critical so I tried bites for myself) went straight into the napkin - every bit of the chewed pieces of gross. (Yes gross). Step it up.. complacency seems to have settled in and it is so disappointing. read more

Duckie's Chowder House - 10 yards from the door.. dinner and a stroll is how we do it. - Seafood Near Me - Cayucos, California

Being named Duckie's Chowder House, of course, we had to go for the chowder. Filling, tasty, and overall good comfort food. We also had some shrimp and chips which I think was nice, crispy, and fresh. There's not a lot of seating but I think, there's a good turnaround time between customers eating in so wait is not too bad. Of course, the view while eating can't be beat. It could get a bit chilly though, seems like only a few seats are comfortably warm but still, overall, a nice quick meal experience with excellent views. read more

Duckie's Chowder House - Seafood Near Me - Cayucos, California

Cold beer. Chilly service. Clam chowder was loaded with clams but far from hot. The steamers came in an oily/buttery broth.. the server did not bring a dish for the shells and no seafood forks. They were tricky and messy to eat. There was no way to eat them without getting this oily broth on your hands. I'm not a fan of the stand at the counter and order, you pay and are prompted to tip (which my husband did as if it were 5 star dining) and then a server drops off your food. We didn't receive anything resembling the service we tipped for. Never even a check back. I have had good meals here before, but this missed the mark. read more

M was departing for home and said she wanted some clam chowder and she wanted Duckies. We timed it so we arrived at 1230 and gave her get ready time and wait time at the airport. Yes even on a rainy day most folks stay in, Duckies had a good line of folks wanting to warm up. We sat by the window counter, tall stools not my favorite but comfortable enough. Service was fast chowder was out in five minutes and my shrimp taco's a close second. Good size on the taco's, they were hot, tasty and just enough on ingredients No surprise here, this was the first place I had chowder on my first visit to Cayucos some years ago. M says its the best and shes tries chowder at nearly every place we eat at so.. I'd agree we'll always be back for another serving, foodguy, martin read more

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The clam chowder tasted good, maybe a bit under-seasoned for my liking but is probably preferred by most people that way. The service was great, order and sit, then they bring the food to your table. The place is right next to the beach with plenty of available parking around. read more

Duckie's Chowder House - Clam Chowder - Seafood Near Me - Cayucos, California

Fish and chips was really good. Clam chowder was just above average. Service was great! Definitely will be becoming back. read more

Duckie's Chowder House - SeaSide - Seafood Near Me - Cayucos, California

The perfect beachy lunch spot. Just seconds away from your toes being in the sand , this location is a favorite of beach goers. The inside of the restaurant is spacious. The inside is great for large groups or small parties. The same is true for the outdoor seating as well . The staff inside were extremely courteous. You have your food in to time at all.The restaurant is clean and inviting. We tried a sampler plate and chowder bread bowl . The presentation was amazing . I couldn't believe my eyes . There was so much chowder! The sampler plate was stacked with food as well . Well worth the money for this experience. I enjoyed the chowder and the sampler plate . I will say , I wasn't a fan of the fried oyster . I'd recommend giving this place a try if you haven't . read more

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I am always looking for a spot that serves a Manhattan clam chowder, so I was very excited to try Duckie's Chowder House. Seating is fairly limited, so it may be difficult to snag a spot for a large group. The staff are super approachable and helpful. We ordered the Manhattan clam chowder as well as a fish and chips (substituted the chips for onion rings). The Manhattan clam chowder was just okay. The portion size was great and had a good amount of clams, but the overall flavor was lacking. I did really enjoy their fish and onion rings. The fish had a perfectly fried exterior with a juicy interior. The onion rings were very crunchy and paired nicely with their dipping sauce which tasted like capers. read more

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We made it in about a half an hour before closing. Our Godson, who lives in the area, recommended Duckie's and we know why. My husband said it's the best clam chowder he has ever eaten. Every bite had clams. It was rich and flavorful. "Outstanding." The raw oysters were also delicious, on ice, with the good fixings, horseradish, hot sauce, and lemon. The price was also reasonable. Will return. read more

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Let me preface this by saying I am not a seafood guy, and this is what this place is known for. I personally did not have any seafood but members of my party did and they can attest to the quality and taste. The restaurant itself is as close to the beach as it gets. It is such a cool spot with their building being open concept. Seating is fairly limited as it is smaller in size, but we were able to find a table to sit out after about 5 minutes of waiting. On our particular experience the staff did their job and nothing more. Not super friendly or talkative, just right to the point. I ordered a cheeseburger because I was craving one so bad. I was surprised that the cheeseburger did not come with any fries. Overall, the whole burger itself was one of the most mediocre burgers I have ever had. No sauce, the greasiest bun I have ever had, and cooked medium well- well done. When ordering, they asked how I would like it cooked and I said medium, so that was a bit of a let down. At $12, this is a common price for this area. Overall, nothing stands out about the burger and I wouldn't order it again. There is many spots within a short distance that offer a much better burger for the price. I ordered fries separately, and they came out barely warm, borderline cold to the touch. They lacked seasoning and texture in my opinion. My parents ordered the fried shrimp and fried fish and chips. They had similar opinions on the fries as they were a let down for most of our party. On the other hand, the shrimp and fried fish were wonderful. My parents enjoyed the crispy, light, flakey batter that the seafood had been coated in. The fish and shrimp was the saving grace of the meal for them. If you are ordering just fish and want something fresh, give this place a shot. Otherwise search elsewhere if you are looking to enjoy something besides seafood! read more

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I'm a pretty hard judge of Fish & Chips. Too many times I've had really good fish, just okay chips and less than okay tartar sauce. Duckie's has it all! The tartar sauce carried the fish. Really good fries and very good fish! Batter wasn't too heavy and they came out flakey and crunchy. 10/10 would recommend. I agree that the chowder was a little watery, not horrible but I've had better. Service was great! We ordered take out this day to enjoy our meal on the beach. Overall I would be back. read more

Duckie's Chowder House - Clam Chowder Bread Bowl - Carry Out - Seafood Near Me - Cayucos, California

Great food and service. We've had the clams, fish and chips, chowder, and the mixed fish and chips. Our favorite fish place on the Central Coast! read more

I am a clam chowder snob who is always looking for the best chowder. I bate thick chowder (ala Seattle), too many potatoes or not enough clams. Duckies does it right!!!! read more

You can get delicious clam chowder any day of the week here. It doesn't have to be Friday. A+

I love this place. The seating is open. Close to the water, it has that beach / surf vibe. Families dine here making it great for kiddos. I commend them on their Louie Salad - Crab. The crab was delicious and quite fresh! I had some leftover to take in a small condiment container do to my salad being generously showered with crab meat. The cashier and waiters are awesome! I have been a few times and never had a bad experience. Keep it up! read more

Duckie's Chowder House - Crab Louie Salad - Seafood Near Me - Cayucos, California