I think i found my breakfast spot when my family is in town. With that said, let's talk about how…read morewe got to this point. If you've been following along on the journey, you know I was trying to keep this trip cheap. At least I was. Now, I'm just trying to salvage it with one last attempt at a reasonably priced restaurant. I suggested 2 places that didn't look too bad, one of which was The Hungry Fisherman. For whatever reason, my wife wasn't interested in either. A third option was a place at the end of Embarcadero that we first went to during covid. My thing was, we have a dog and I don't want to eat outside. It's cold and one place only seats people with pets outside. But since we've been there and my wife was mistaking it for another, she wanted to go there anyways. I guess we will leave the dog in the car? Idk. I come inside and we are looking at 30+ min. What if we take it to go? 20 min. What if we call it in? 20 min. Apparently, if you want to make a to-go order, you have to wait for the 2 servers to find the time to take your order in between waiting their tables. But I'm ranting about another restaurant that we didn't even stay at. But that's how we ended up here. I feel like when I parked, others were arriving at the same time, so I rushed in and grabbed a table. The sign says seat yourself, so we got the largest table there. It seated 8 and while I waited for my family to come in, I was hoping I didn't look odd sitting there by myself. Fortunately my family came quick and we got started. Looking at everything, the menu isn't expansive, but there were a lot of good looking options. I was split between the chicken fried steak and the chile verde burrito. I'm a little picky about my chile verde since it can either be too spicy or bland. Morro Bay isn't known for its Mexican population as far as I can tell, and I've been seriously disappointed in chile verde when it isn't cooked by natives. But since there is a page dedicated just to Mexican food, and the waitresses are off Latin descent, I give the chile verde burrito a go. Especially after I ask our waitress for her opinion. I'm glad I did because it exceeded all expectations. The avocado, the salsa, sour cream, it all just worked so well together. I got about 3/4 of the way with it and my daughter finished the rest. She also agreed it was good. My wife got the French toast, which was a bad idea. Not because it wasn't good, she loved it. But because bread makes her sugar spike, and the consequences came strong less than an hour later. To give you perspective, the tortilla on a burrito makes it spike. She knows what it does to her but she does it anyways. No fault of the restaurant. This one was on her. It must have been worth it because she finished her leftovers after her sugar crashed soon after. Everyone else loved their food as well. One thing I wasn't aware of is that they serve cinnamon coffee. When I got my first refill, she asked if I wanted cinnamon. You can be excused for not knowing since I don't even see coffee on the menu, let alone cinnamon. I must have had at least 3 cups in the less than 40 min we were there. Looking around the inside, it's very nice inside. It's not ritzy by any means, but I did enjoy looking around inside. We also discovered a now binge-worthy show to watch that was playing behind us-Worse Cooks In America. I hooked that out was on so patrons would appreciate the good food in front of them. Also on the way out, looking inside the cooking area -all Mexicans. So it makes sense that the food was so authentic. Like I said, we will be back. Morro is our weekend vacation spot, so that's a promise

Great handicapped parking options. Quick service with comfortable bench seats at booths. Only one…read morerefill on soda, so order water if you drink a lot with your meal like I do. Credit card processing fee and no print receipt options. Recently ordered a cheeseburger and chicken strips and fries and a salad. Chicken was awful, a spongy approximation of chicken, but it was cooked well. Worried that my blue cheese dressing was not cold, but didn't get sick. Ranch dressing for the chicken was colder. I ordered my soda to be delivered with my meal so I got my refill while I was still eating. Not much ice, had to move more from my water. Also soda a bit flat (might be because it is Pepso?) Fries were great, hot and crispy. I salted them myself and ate with Ranch. The burger was warm but a bit thinner than I have had here before. The bun was nice. Definitely will return here again and pay cash, just won't order the chicken strips!!

Dorn's is my favorite place to eat when I'm in Morro Bay for dinner. The atmosphere and service…read moreare consistent and excellent, and the food is always delicious. I love sitting outside, enjoying the beautiful views of the Three Stacks and Morro Rock. A coulpe of the outdoor tables even have their own fire pits, which makes for a cozy dining experience on a cool evening. Their clam chowder is some of the best in town, and I always enjoy the fresh fish selections. They also offer a variety of daily specials featuring local catches, so there's always something new to try. The staff is consistently friendly, attentive, and helpful, providing outstanding service every time I visit. Whether I'm dining alone or with my family, Dorn's is always on my list for dinner whenever I'm in Morro Bay.

Patronize this restaurant July 4th @ approx. 2. Upon…read moreentering is hostess booth. Give her your name and wait. Lady in front of me was a party of 2 and told their is 5 minute wait then I was next party of 2 and 30 minute wait. Waited approx 15 minutes and told no tables out side but their was table inside or wait another 20-30 minutes. We took tables inside. Ordered a cup of clam chowder; tasteless. No flavor Ordered hamburger and fish sandwich both no bread. I didn't want fries and asked for zucchini. Told no substitutes. Pay full price. Food was tasteless. Fries are homemade and not cooked throughly. Zucchini no favor added and hard. We informed waitress and she did not care. During lunch time staff was mopping the floor. I stepped off the booth to leave shortly afterwards and my foot slipped. Scared to leave . Cautiously left out. I don't recommend. Food is bland and certain items not cooked throughly.

What to Get: Highly recommend the Andiulle and Prawn breakfast platter. The restaurant split the…read moreorder for my wife and me free of charge without us expecting they'd split it for us. Every bite of the dish was perfect to the point I wish it was an endless plate of food. My wife wishes they added more creamy sauce to the dish, but I thought it was just right; we probably could have asked for more sauce on the side, but maybe next time we come back Customer Service: Exceptional service, expectations exceeded. I like how there was a drink waiter and a food waiter to take our orders Price: Approximately $20.55, not including tip for 2 people Ambience: Indoor/Outdoor Seating available. Great view of the sleeping giant in the distance, Morro Rock Overall: Best Experience

We came for brunch on Saturday but the wait was ~45mins so we came back earlier on Sunday and were…read moreseated in 15mins :) Indoor and outdoor seatings are offered. Service was friendly, efficient, and attentive. Classic eggs benedict - Eggs were perfectly poached and hollandaise sauce was thick and heavy. I opted for grits instead of potatoes and thought its consistency was perfect. Andouille and shrimp scramble - We really enjoyed how bell peppers were shredded because they were a lot more flavorful than usual. It is a little spicy but overall was tasty. Potatoes were cooked really well too.

Bayside Cafe is such a convenient and solid spot if you're staying at the campground nearby. We…read moreordered the clam chowder and the avocado shrimp Caesar salad, and both were genuinely delicious--fresh, flavorful, and exactly what you want after a day outside. What really made it stand out was how easy the whole experience was. We called in the order ahead of time, walked over from the state park, and everything was ready for pickup without any hassle. Super efficient and perfect for a camping trip setup when you don't want to deal with a long wait or sit-down meal. The hostess was also incredibly friendly, which made the whole interaction feel welcoming from the start. Big bonus that they're dog friendly too--always appreciated when traveling with a pup. After grabbing food, we explored the nearby trails around the bay, which honestly made the whole experience even better. We'll absolutely be back the next time we're in Morro Bay.

Bayside Cafe was our lunch choice after having a nice paddle out to the sand dunes with the kayaks…read morewe rented (shoutout to A Kayak Shack) and what a great choice that turned out to be. Service was welcoming and friendly, the clam chowder is a must, our drinks stayed filled, and the ambience complimented the calm, cool, friday morning we had earlier on the water. California clam chowder - As described on their menu, it is a mix of their clam chowder and their spicy green chile soup. We absolutely loved this. I appreciate that it was not too salty, something that tends to be for a lot of places that serves clam chowder. There was plenty of clams, as you would expect but I come to find out later on my trip to a fish house in Monterey that this isn't always the case. We will come back to Bayside Cafe just for this. Fish & Chips - This one could have been a lot better. The fries and fish were fried to perfection but would have liked more seasoning since I did not get much from the fish. Drinks: Iced Tea - Sure, Iced tea not sweetened can be the same anywhere else but I don't know what it is but the brew that day was on point. The best part was that our servers made sure we didn't see the bottom. Overall, if they improved upon the flavor on the fish and chips and increased the portion of fries, I think Bayside Cafe would be a solid 5/5. Regardless, their location, clam chowder, and friendly service, is enough for me to return if we go kayaking again!

Had such a great experience at House Of JuJu, in Morro Bay California. The food was super yummy and…read morethe service was great our food came out fast, which I always appreciate. I ordered the Calamity Jane burger, and wow, it was absolutely delicious and HUGE. You will honestly get full after eating just half of it. I also got a side of their potatoes with the spicy garlic sauce for dipping, and it was so good. Definitely a must-order! They also had a great selection of sangrias, which was a nice bonus. The only thing I'd mention is that it can be a little pricey if you're dining solo, so if you're going on a date, be ready for your pockets to take a little dent. Next time I come back, I definitely want to try the shrimp tacos because they sounded amazing. I was torn between those and the burger, but I went with my default order. Overall, delicious food, fast service, and a great spot in Morro Bay. I would definitely come back!

Last time I was here I ordered the sliders and a wedge salad. Don't recall how they were but they…read morelook good in the pics!! Had to park across the street in the surf shop parking lot for a handicapped space, luckily the traffic wasn't too bad crossing the Embarcadero. Waited quite a while to be seated. Loud concrete floor with metal chairs, could hear the conversation of all the other diners!! Distractions from people walking by on the Embarcadero, but great Rock view. Ordered cheeseburger with potatoes. Salad was "mixed greens" so I didn't order a salad. Next time I will get their wedge salad, but I didn't know if I could finish it with the burger and potatoes this time. Server said no fries or chicken strips becasue they don't have a fryer. Free refills for sodas, but only a little bit of ice. It was a bit syrupy and had a lack of carbonation, might have been Pepsi instead of Coke. Steak knife included with utensils, which came in handy because the burger was really slippery and I had to eat with a knife and fork!! Potatoes looked overcooked but that was because they are purple potatoes!! They tasted ok, luckily not too spicy like everything is these days. I liked the non-purple potato's texture better. Slow to refill my drink. I will come here again and have the wedge salad, from the pic it looks smaller than I expected this time around so it will be able to be eaten with a burger!!

Friendly staff with delicious seafood!…read more Thank you to Connor, Jenny, and Aria! Your service and hospitality made our experience extra special! Wait time was around 15min. We just did some shopping while we waited. Got a call from Connor and we were seated comfortably in the heated patio. We ordered the steamed clams, seafood pasta, clam chowder, and salmon with mango salsa. Every plate was cooked to perfection. Highly recommend this restaurant. We'll definitely be back!

Can't beat the view. We stopped in around noon and it was still quiet…read more Service was great. We were welcomed by the host. He seated us with a smile. Our server was pleasant and on top of things. Our water was constantly being filled and any request was handled with efficiency. The calamari strips were different but not bad. Clam chowder was quite tasty and filling. The bowl was enough for an adult. When we left the lines for lunch were long anywhere so come early to get a table and not have to wait.

This place needs to be higher on the list…read more The food is great. Very flavorful and a wide variety on the menu which is really appreciated. Service was very friendly, our waitress was super attentive. Restaurant has a great location overlooking the water. Overall, I really recommend this place!

Was in the area on a day trip. Came upon this place and decided to give it a try. Loved my burger…read more But I especially LOVED this potatoes that came with the burger. Loved Samantha (our server). Had a nice view of the water from,our inside table. It was just an overall pleasant experience. If on the area, I would return,.

There's a lot of hype about this spot and how good the food is so we had to try it. Overall, the…read morefood is pretty good but not sure I would say it lived up to the hype. Fresh seafood is what does the trick here although I will say my shrimp cocktail was pretty flavorless. I ordered the grilled halibut and it did not disappoint and the fries were delish too. There is live entertainment and plenty of sightseeing and seating. Counter service and an assortment of beer and wine in addition to bottles and fountain drinks. It didn't take too long for my order to be called and staff keeps up with cleaning tables. There's a restroom nearby too.

Located across from the three smoke stacks on the Embarcedaro. Our server was really personable…read moreand helped make our experience memorable. Ambiance fit the location with an old school briny feel. My husband started with a cup of clam chowder that was delicious. My side salad with mixed greens was fresh with carrots, cucumber slices and beets. Dinner was fine. We were sad to see they ran out of vegetables as a side. I am not a fan of tomato slices so wish there were other substitutions available. We finished with a nostalgic slice of Olallieberry Pie à la mode. Our favorite parts of our dining experience were the clam chowder and our server.