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    Hofbrau

    4.0 (741 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Diana C.

    Very nice cashier who greets you and takes your order. You're given a number and you get your own utensils. The food is brought to your table. We ordered the clam chowder and shared the roast beef sandwich. It was a good thing we split it - it's huge! Lots of meat! We also had the clam strips. The clam chowder was great. The view is nice and you can sit inside or outside. Good locals place.

    Corned Beef Dip
    Brigitte M.

    Decent corned beef on the water. Ordered a cup of clam chowder, as well as the corned beef sandwich/dip, which I split with my dad. Clam chowder was a classic style, not too chunky. Corned beef sandwich was good, but preferred it not dipped. For Diet Coke fans, their soda machine was super carbonated, so it was good. Overall, good food, efficient ordering, and nice spot on the week.

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    Kelly K.

    Got the roast beef sandwich and German potato salad. Was disappointed that the meat was not rare and a bit overcooked. The flavor was good though. Take a look at the photo and compare to other photos where the meat is nice a rare. I have had better here previous and same for the potato salad it. So I had had better of both items here in the past. I still love the fast service and sitting outside with a view.

    Matt G.

    We ate here while exploring Morro Bay. You walk in and review an overhead menu and place the order with the cashier. There seemed to be some good food options here as well as beer selection. We ordered and grabbed a table outside with a nice view to Morro Rock. We ordered a Rueben sandwich, a chicken sandwich, a chicken sandwich with avocado, bacon and cheese (ABC) and fish n chips. The Rueben and ABC chicken sandwich were great! I was impressed with the gourmet lettuce and the brioche bun. The other two items, regular chicken sandwich and the fish n chips were OK. Since this isn't a full service restaurant, the service is tough to grade the but the employees were pleasant. 3.5 stars!

    Roadt beef sandwich
    Bill W.

    Same standard fare with the usual suspects. Roast beef sandwich was average but au jus lacked seasoning and rather bland. Bread was fresh and soft. Views of the bay.

    So bomb pastrami sandwich!
    Samuel O.

    Went back again! And it was even better! Got the hot pastrami on the roll this time instead of the rye. Wow what a difference. Way less soggy and easyer to eat! And i love the frys! Service with a smile, and seating right on the bay. Perfect location for pastrami goodness.

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    Sean G.

    Location, location, location. This is prime real estate with an epic view. Located on Morrowbay touching the water. In the background you have a nature reserve and Morrow Bay Rock. The seafood is good here, as good as Seattle's, just like Seattle and Portland most of the food is breaded and fried. This isn't the nicest restaurant but it's good for all ages, you can eat here if you're bundled in winter gear or beach attire, weather permitting. The beer selection is small but good. The staff and service is fast and efficient. You only speak to them when you order food at the counter and grab your food. The rest is self service.

    Otters swimming by and entertaining us while we eat
    Donna B.

    really good French dip sandwich sandwiches. It's our go to place for whenever we head to Morro Bay - I love their German potato salad which is warm and yummy and my husband is a big fan of the French dip which I am as well. Downside is they charge you $.50 for water per cup and went there two days in a row on the second day the meat was kind of chewy but I think that's an anomaly because it's typically really good. Add points for being dog friendly so I make it four stars

    A M.

    Hofbrau Morro Bay came highly recommended by a friend a few years ago when I mentioned we were planning a weekend trip to the area--and I'm so glad we took the advice. When my boyfriend and I first walked in, he was a bit skeptical since it's a walk-up counter service spot, which isn't usually his thing. But the moment our food arrived, all of that went out the window. The food was absolutely phenomenal. The roast beef sandwich was loaded with thick, juicy slices of perfectly cooked roast beef, and the bread was just the right mix of crisp and chewy--the perfect vessel for such a great sandwich. The fries were double-fried, giving them that ideal crispy exterior and soft, fluffy inside. The staff was friendly, fast, and efficient, and the view from the deck overlooking the water made the whole experience even better. It might look like a simple sandwich shop from the outside, but the quality and flavors make it something truly special. We now make the 2.5-hour drive regularly just to eat here--it's that good. If you're in Morro Bay or even just passing through, do yourself a favor and stop at Hofbrau. It's hands down one of the best sandwich shops in California.

    Kristie W.

    okay the fried fish was so damn good. get a pitcher of beer and you'll have yourself a nice day

    French dip yum
    Bingbing L.

    Dog friendly restaurant; plus French dip is pretty good here. I tried the roast beef and the special with pastrami. Service is great. What's more, the view outside is amazing, especially sun set hours.

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    12 years ago

    Cup of chowder and small fish & chips were both very tasty (and just right for lunch)

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    Tasteless meat and old french fries. Horrible service. We were also overcharged twice!

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    10 years ago

    Great food and let my pups hang on patio. Enjoyed our good, cocktails and view of bay!!

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    18 years ago

    I come here for the heffe weisen beer and the reuben. My go-to place in MB.

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    The pastrami sandwich is amazing! super casual, order at the counter type of place :)

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    Have the sandwiches gotten smaller? Still good but not much food for the money compared to what they used to serve.

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    11 years ago

    Service is impeccable, atmosphere is divine, food is fantastic. Favorite place on the Embarcadero.

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    House Of JuJu - By The Bay

    House Of JuJu - By The Bay

    4.3
    (969 reviews)
    0.0 mi
    $$

    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!!

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    Bayside Cafe

    Bayside Cafe

    4.3
    (725 reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    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!

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