This is our second time here although it was two years in between, but we had yet another delicious seafood 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! read more

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This place was conveniently located next to the Morro Bay Pier, so we decided to go for some late lunch. 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. read more

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I hadn't been here is a while and I am visiting all the restaurants on the Embarcadero ahead of family visiting. It was a cool day and they had the AC blowing. I was able to get one of the two handicapped spots in front of the restaurant. The parking lot is confusing with a one-way that is counter-intuitive. There is a cocktail bar attached. The hostess said "only one" when I checked in and as a single diner I really hate this, do better. Tables have a nautical theme, mine had lures embedded in the resin. Napkins were too thin. Music was old-fashioned but not intrusive. Fish tank dividing the room but I didn't see any fish, is it for live lobsters? Unappetizing food aromas emanating from kitchen (old grease, fishy, etc.) Sea otters floating by, cute dogs on house boat. Their salad is a spring mis not crunchy so I didn't order one. Got the cheeseburger and fries. There is no way to order the meat medium-rare. Happy to have bottomless sodas, but wish it was Coke not Pepsi. It also should have had more ice because it was not really cold. They used an old damaged plastic cup for serving the soda. Took a long time to get my food and they forgot the mayo. When it came it was in a plastic container with mayo all over the outside!! The burger was charred but somehow still juicy, bread was OK. Fries were not good, seasoned and over-fried. They were really slow to bring the check and didn't offer dessert. And, Surprise!! Credit card fee that was not disclosed in the menu. When I asked about it they rationalized it by saying there was a "cash discount". It would have been nice to know going into my order that there was going to be a credit card fee. I am going to have to start carrying a lot more cash around!! read more

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I really enjoy the ambience at this local favorite. As I enter, I feel a very strong "happy to be an American vibe" which I have not felt recently, in light of all that is going on in our country. The view of the Bay and Morro Rock are spectacular. It is right by the pier, and often one can enjoy otter sightings. So far, I have tried the special flat iron steak salad, the salmon, and the calamari steak, all of which were outstanding. I most especially love the purple cabbage salad side, which is marinated for 24 hours in their red wine vinegar dressing with salt, garlic, and onion. Delish! Cassandra, the server that I have had, has been outstanding. This place is top-notch and really can't be beat. read more

Great American Fish Company - Salmon, rice, pilaf, and purple cabbage. - Seafood Near Me - Morro Bay, California

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I love that this place is on the water. There was no wait and we got seated by the window. Which I always prefer if possible or even outside if it's a nice day. The view of morro bay rock is beautiful while you enjoy your food. I ordered oysters and a clam chowder bread bowl. I feel like you can't really go wrong with oysters but there's not much to prepare or season with raw oysters. The clam Chowder was just ok. I have had better but it was decent. I would go back again but it's nothing spectacular. I do enjoy being on the water. And while we were eating we really enjoyed watching the sea otters and sea lions swim around. read more

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Came by for some dinner, and they have such a nice location - right on the water. We got seated by the window, and we got to watch the sunset. Beautiful. Good menu filled with different seafood options. We enjoyed our food, but the prices seemed a bit high for what we got. That being said, if you're expecting food to be a bit overpriced, then you'll be okay. Good clam chowder, calamari, and coconut shrimp. Those were our big favorites. Decent drink selection as well. If you have a dog, they do have outdoor dining available. But the area is small and looks mushed together. We were initially going to eat with our dogs, but it just looked like it wasn't going to be the best of dining experience. Overall, food was decent, but there were much better places to eat in Morro Bay. Wouldn't be my top pick for a return visit. read more

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Stopped by to see some sea otters and wanted a quick bite at this unassuming restaurant. The service was amazing by Cassandra, the food came out quick and it was all so fresh, and prices were fair for the quality and being Oceanside. All the seafood was so plump and cooked perfectly. Great experience for my family read more

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We stopped by with the family on our way to SF. I want to highlight the attentive service. We initially sat outside, but it started getting chilly. We were promptly moved indoors and offered a great table with a magnificent view. I wanted to try their famous bbq oysters-an unusual flavor, but I really enjoyed them. read more

Great American Fish Company - BBQ oysters - Seafood Near Me - Morro Bay, California

I had high hopes for this place but unfortunately not everything hit the mark. I will say I'm not a big seafood eater, and my family did enjoy their food- including the blackened swordfish! I got the teriyaki chicken and expected it to come on a bed of rice or at least with sides. However it came with nothing..just a piece of chicken on a plate. It was under the dinner section which said it included 2 sides but when I asked, they said it was al la carte. Pretty disappointing, serving a protein with nothing else, white rice could have sufficed. My second option was the chicken Alfredo which I should have got! The clam chowder looked amazing loaded! I got the regular and it was super thick which I didn't enjoy. The taste was good but I'm just used to a thinner soup, lost me on that as well sadly. The dessert however- AMAZING! That donut will be in my dreams until I come back! Cute restaurant with a great view (when it's not foggy)! Right on the water which is great. The service was wonderful, our waitress was top tier and very sweet! read more

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I'm sorry, but we've been going to your place for years on our anniversary. We've been there during this "boat parade" thing and never had an issue. Now you're only taking reservations because of the boat parade? And nothing posted to let people know. Well, we've found another place to have our anniversary dinner. I know it's one couple, but thought you should know read more

We stopped here for an afternoon outdoor seating treat with a view. The cocktail was great but the view of boats & people fishing from the pier is spectacular. We may explore the food next time but it looked promising read more

Great American Fish Company - A view - Seafood Near Me - Morro Bay, California

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This is our favorite place to stop at when visiting Morro Bay. Staff is always friendly and food is always good. I tried the tuna poke nachos and it was really fresh and a great flavor all around. The fish and chips were great as well. The fist was perfectly fried. My husband is a bread fiend so we had to get some garlic cheese bread. Gotta love a butter, garlic, and cheese combo. This was our "light dinner". We normally go for the nicer meals they offer but today we went a different route. Still happy and we will go again tomorrow! It's become "our place". read more

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Overall a pleasant experience. The view is spectacular on the water, the food was good and the bathrooms were nice and clean. I had to deduct 1 star because we had to wait quite a while to be seated while the hostess bussed tables, and then my parents swordfish was served raw and had to be taken back and cooked properly. :( My swordfish was cooked perfectly, the rice pilaf was flavorful and the cabbage slaw was delicate and refreshing. I also had some of my sisters mariners salad with fresh shrimp and crab and it was delicious! The iced tea was fresh and our server was very kind, and there is ample parking available on a weekday for lunch! read more

I wanted to eat here because it was away from where all the other people were eating or walking around and it also smelt like burning wood/mesquite/camp fire. It also had a patio where we could eat with our dog. The hostess went above and beyond by providing our dog ice water (he's black so he absorbs all the suns ray when we walk) and also gave us 2 blue buffalo treats to give him. Outside the patio was nice with umbrellas to provide us shade and a nice view of outside. I asked the hostess what they were known for and she said mesquite, ahí poke nachos, and forgot the others. The loaded clam chowder tasted very black peppery, so I was a little disappointed. The ahí poke nachos was a tower! But it was mainly wonton chips and they did have seaweed salad. The flavor was good, just wish they had a little more ahí. The mesquite fish and chips were delicious, but the size of the fish was a tease. The hostess wasn't joking on them being known for anything mesquite! I wish I had ordered a entree mesquite fish dish and not the fish and chips (not enough fish). The Mariner salad had crabs, shrimps, grape tomatoes, carrots, red onions and lettuce with their Louie sauce. Their Louie sauce was flavorful and good, I just wish they had a little more crab! This place is a touristy area, so I am guessing rent is high and that's why some of the dishes don't put a lot of meat, but they do supplement with other things like more fries or more chips. Service was great and I wouldn't mind coming back here again to try some of the other stuff (definitely mesquite) if we have our dog with us. Definitely dog friendly!! read more

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This an always reliable locale that has great views and selection. Staff are attentive to their guests, and make sure their customers enjoy their visit. Service is prompt and efficient. Items on their menu are worth their weight in gold. But, I would only say that the King Crab Macaroni and cheese is underwhelming. Reading the description, I expected a shelled crab leg atop a creamy traditional mac n cheese. What arrived was an almost soupy mac n cheese with cubed prosciutto, over cooked bacon, and an icd cream scoop of crab meat. Compared to my usual visit, this was night and day. I now know to stick to my usual fried seafood and chips, than to explore their other options. read more

Great American Fish Company - King Crab Mac n Cheese. More Mac than Crab - Seafood Near Me - Morro Bay, California

Got food poisoning! Can not recommend Came in last night for dinner. There were only a few tables (red flag) seated. I ordered the shrimp scampi pasta, it was a special, and spent the night in the bathroom throwing up and having diarrhea. I guess the special was because they were trying to get rid of bad shrimp read more

Great place fish and chips wonderful Loaded potato peels amazing ! Good food and good staff ! read more

This was our fourth time here over the past 10 years and the food was great. The food has been consistently good each time. The workers have been very friendly and accommodating. The tables line the windows which look out over the water where you can watch seals, otters and passing boats. We've been very happy here and will continue to keep going back each time we pass through town. read more

Stop! This is absolutely the best steakhouse in a 200 mile radius. The filet mignonx2 meal was delicious. The best! Excellent taste, superb vegetables and potato. This place is a must for vacationers. The carrot cake was just as delicious. read more

Discovered this beautiful place on my first visit to Morro Bay in August. My friend and I decided it was time for something cold to drink and some to eat. We had a great table with a view of the huge rock and a wedding party having their reception. Our server was great and happened to be the bartender since the server was busy with the other customers. My friend had a dirty martini and I had a local Chardonnay. Appetizer-wise, she had oysters on the half shell and I tried their crab cocktail. I couldn't believe how packed it was with fresh chunks of crab!! It was fantastic and filling. All in all, it was a very pleasant experience and I look forward to a return visit next year. read more

Great American Fish Company - Crab cocktail!! - Seafood Near Me - Morro Bay, California

Great place to stop in for something to eat. I enjoyed the bay view where you can watch the sea otters. My waitress was very friendly and service was prompt. I found the restaurant very clean with booths and tables to accommodate any size groups. I ordered the coconut shrimp appetizer and the seafood combo mesquite BBQ style with fresh vegetables and rice pilaf. Both were so delicious! For us girls, the ladies restroom is freshly updated. It's always nice to have a clean restroom. It's walking distance to some cool shops, harbor cruise options and more. Morro Bay is a fun town to relax and enjoy life. read more

Great American Fish Company - Harbor Peninsula view from the restaurant. - Seafood Near Me - Morro Bay, California

Terrible service and dirty silverware and kitchen is all greasy everything was sticky, I'm a local and it was a awful experience all the way around last choice at of all the restaurants around there , so many more to choose from do t waste your time way overpriced for what you get steak was like plastic not worth the price , definitely choice not prime that's for sure !!!!!! read more

Best place to eat on the Embarcadero. If you are in Morro Bay have Irene give you the best table along with the best service. It's a must. All the servers are amazing! read more

Late lunch sharing appetizers and fish and chips. The service was fast and friendly. What can be said about the ambiance...it's right on the water with an amazing view of Morro Rock. read more

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They have such good oysters!! Don't get the clam chowder. (You have been warned ) And the Shrimp Alfredo was Okay... I would definitely order something else. read more

Great American Fish Company - Shrimp Alfredo 3/5 wouldn't get again. DONT GET THE CLAM CHOWDER. So peppery I couldn't finish it. But make sure to get the oysters !! - Seafood Near Me - Morro Bay, California

Everyone was super friendly, great food. An amazing place. Great views and a good vibe.

Great American Fish Company has always been an old favorite of mine. For a while it was starting to feel a little run down, but I'm happy to say they've clearly put real effort into upgrades and refurbishments. The new floors and furniture make the whole place feel fresh again without losing the classic Morro Bay vibe. We had an absolutely wonderful experience, with a perfect view of the sunset. Service was fantastic (thank you, Caleb), and the food was very tasty and priced fairly. This place is officially "back" and I'll be coming here again. read more

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One ply toilet paper, no hand soap, under-seasoned seafood, and water-downed lemonades... Will not come back. read more

Love the bartenders and how fast they are and make your fav cocktail and good food nice place and great service . read more

Great American Fish Company - Seafood Near Me - Morro Bay, California

Excellent food, service and view! Have eaten here for over 20 years and have always had a nice experience. We love mesquite grilling and the choices of fish. Glad you're still around GAFCO! read more

Always a pleasure and delicious meal at Great American Fish Company! Besides the great service you will receive. This time it was Cassandra who was welcoming, smiling and really kind, even though they were slammed busy. Then I had Ms. Ashley who was my server and besides being right on point with her helping with decisions, she was just a delight! Both of them, Cassandra and Ashley are exact reasons I will be returning and continue to spend my money for excellent customer service and a meal! Now, the meal.....ohhh my! Every time I come, I get the calamari steak and a side of fried prawns, of course the cup of clam chowder and it is always too much but worth every bite and bit of uncomfortable fullness! Lolllll The calamari steak is giant and cooked in a light panko crumb....I'm drooling again right now! The views are phenomenal and you can also watch the chefs prepare your food through the windows. It's a great restaurant with amazing decor, staff and food! Thank you Cassandra and Ashley and the chefs behind the scenes! Mr. Vido and I will be back. read more

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Excellent food. Was quite busy on a Saturday. Received good service. We got a clam chowder bowl with all the fixings (Bacon, chives, shrimp) and fish and chips. The food was truly the best we've had in Morro Bay. . read more

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Got the loaded bread bowl and the flavor was good! Food and was super fresh. Calamari rounds were a bit thin and crunchy. Hostess was also really sweet tonight and our waitress. We got there at 7:20, sat us 7:50, and got our food at 8:20. Beautiful view of the sunset if you get there early enough! read more

Great American Fish Company - Loaded clam chowder bread bowl - Seafood Near Me - Morro Bay, California

Such a nice restaurant. Very laid back and relaxing while looking out the window at Morro Rock. The clam chowder in a bread bowl was delicious!! The perfect amount of potatoes and tender clams. read more

Great American Fish Company - Clam chowder in a bread bowl - Seafood Near Me - Morro Bay, California

I feel bad leaving a negative review for this place and wish we read the other reviews. We overall loved our seating here, and the view from the inside is amazing. The service wasn't bad, and our food was brought out fairly quickly. The food itself though, wasn't good. It's rare for me to leave my plate barely touched, and tossing most my food. We ordered clam chowder, fish and chips (both mesquite and fried) and bread. I honestly didn't like any of them, though the mesquite fish had a nice Smokey flavor but was overall bland and dry. What I got after leaving this place was an expensive bill and a stomach ache. :/ read more

Great American Fish Company - Fish and chips - Seafood Near Me - Morro Bay, California

Caleb the manager was awesome food was delicious definitely recommend steak and lobster

Really love this place, location is amazing, staff was very nice and friendly. I ordered the ahi tuna nacho absolutely delicious highly recommend. My husband ordered the clam chowder and loved it too and he's a picky eater. I definitely recommend this place read more

Great American Fish Company - Clam chowder - Seafood Near Me - Morro Bay, California

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High end and high quality food. Very good service and delicious food. We had coconut shrimp, dungeness crab cocktail, halibut macadamia encrusted. Never forget the chocolate cake read more

It's been a while since I've been here, but I remember the swordfish was amazing. I'll have to go back and try it again

Food was pretty good but not a lot of options for kids. Nice views, good service. The only thing is, if you don't want to spend a lot of money this is not your spot. read more