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    4.1 (499 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Marisco Pasta
    Lovely L.

    Came here with the hubby and our server was Kathy , who was absolutely wonderful from the very beginning!! She was super friendly with a beautiful smile and her attentiveness was exceptional! We ordered Chelsey Oysters which were heaven! The Marisco Seafood Pasta , so yummy !!! And the Mexican Seafood Cocktail was also delicious!! A true gem in Morro Bay !!

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    Maisie W.

    The bouillabaisse was ok. Got it since the waiter recommended. It was my first time having it so I dont know what to expect and it definitely wasnt enough for me. I was hungry not too long after. Probably my fault not looking up what the dish was.

    View from the table with fresh Morro Bay oysters and Strawberry, orange, pomegranate mocktail.
    Alisa W.

    What a great surprise! We almost skipped this place because Apple Maps said it was closed on Wednesdays and the phone went straight to voicemail--but they're definitely open, and we're so glad we stopped in. The crab cakes were packed with crab and paired perfectly with a tangy fennel and arugula salad. The fresh Morro Bay oysters were absolutely delicious. The clam chowder was rich and creamy with plenty of clam chunks and a nice kick of spice, though it was a bit peppery for my personal taste. They also offer fresh-squeezed juice mocktails, and while we didn't try the cocktails, they're made with soju. The views are beautiful, the reggae music creates a relaxing vibe, and our waiter, Charles (I think!), was incredibly sweet and attentive. One thing to know: there's essentially no Wi-Fi or cell service, so texts and web pages are slow or may not go through. Honestly, that's part of the charm. Put your phone down, soak in the view, enjoy the fresh seafood, the music, and the laid-back atmosphere. We'll definitely be back!

    Smashed crab and beef melt
    Alli W.

    We had dinner here and waited about 15mins for a table, which wasn't too bad without a reservation. Ambiance: 5/5 Beautiful view of the Morro rock! Have high tops tables and booths throughout the restaurant. Restaurant was loud during dinner with lots of families around. Service: 3/5 Our waitress wasn't consistent with her service. Took us a long time to order and ask for our check. She also brought out different dipping sauces but we didn't order anything that needed them lol. Food: 5/5 Smashed crab and beef melt: GENEROUS serving of crab meat! It took my fiancé a while to finish it due to its big portion, and he's a big eater. He described it to be delicious and not that greasy to eat. Marisco (seafood) pasta: Had mussels, clams, BIG scallops, and shrimps. This too was really delicious, but 3 pieces of garlic bread were a bit soggy.

    Seafood cocktail. Oysters both delicious.
    Taya E.

    We had such a great experience at this place. Food was 5/5. Absolutely everything we got - delicious. We tried seafood cocktail - I'd say my fav. Oysters were fresh and yummy. And burger really good too. Our server Lauren was great help. Everything she recommended turned out the best choice. They made sure to follow our request and turned the music volume down at the area we sited, I truly appreciated it. Highly recommend this place. You can book it on Open Table btw.

    This is what it SHOULD look like.
    Marc M.

    Sat our party of 4 very fast. Ordered 2 Rock N Roll fish tacos. Nice portion but one was very spicy. Server corrected with a plain fried fish. My gorgeous wife had the "wedge" salad. It was not a traditional wedge salad as it was served in an iceberg lettuce bowl. No blue cheese crumbles as advertised. My lobster roll was EXCELLENT!

    Nima P.

    What a great experience. We went on a Saturday. It was busy but the wait wasn't too bad. They sat us at a table, I asked for a booth. They quickly agreed. Service was great. We had the loveliest waitress, that easily gave recs and was cheerful. We had scallops, oysters and the lobster roll. All of it was delicious. The scallops were baked with fried garlic and cheese and were so flavorful as were the oysters. The lobster roll came on grilled garlic bread and was seasoned perfectly. The scallops were my favorite. The Bloody Mary wasn't remarkable and either was the lychee martini. I'd definitely stick to wine next time. I'd also pick another dessert, wasn't really sure that was actually Tiramisu and they decorated the plate with Hershey's syrup a bit disappointing after such a good meal but we will definitely go back.

    Fish tacos. Real good.
    Brad G.

    Hey first time here. Great vibe and view. Ryan was slinging drinks and excellent plates of food. Fish tacos, and shrimp cocktail are excellent. I did see some lobster rolls come out for another table and they looked. Outstanding. Will be back soon.

    Shrimp and scallops
    Rhyaan B.

    Food was decent needed more salt... We had the lobster Mac, steak with potatoes, shrimp and scallop pasta no sauce, and the sliders with fries. The server was Troy who was nice but seemed a little off today. We requested potatoes with the steak three times and still received rice but he fixed it. Then we spilled fries on the floor and were charged for the replacement. The food portions were good but the prices seemed outlandish for the sizes (I will post pics) and made me kinda think we were paying for the ocean view and the food. But that's inflation for you (thank you politics). I would not rush back to the environment, as the energy was low (one employee I get but, all 4? Come on), and gave the vibe that the staff were so over people but needed the money so yeah, at least we can say we tried it.

    Valeriia R.

    The lobster bisque was absolutely delicious, but the wait was disappointing. We were seated and no one came over to our table for about 25 minutes. We eventually had to flag down a server just to place our order, and then waited another 35 minutes--even though we only ordered soup. Hopefully the service improves because the food was really good.

    Steamed clams in brothy goodness
    Susana C.

    This is our usual dining spot whenever we take the trip out here, and this time around it was unpleasant. Our server was a blonde older lady who don't introduce herself by name, was quick to bro gout our waters, but when she toon our drink order, she only brought out my husband's beer. When I asked a few questions regarding items on the menu, her answers came across as though she was mildly annoyed. We waited until our food was brought out and I had to ask for a spoon that accompanied the dish I ordered and we reminded her of the soda my son had requested. Also when I unraveled the napkin wrapped silverware, the napkin had stains on it. Super gross!! I think we'll be giving this place a rest for a while. What a shame...

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    Food was good but not a lot of food. The service good. I liked the place but didn't love it.

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    Expensive and the portions are small. Definitely in the high end, but it is right on the waterfront. You have a nice and beautiful view.

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    Is there a Happy Hour at Kicker's?

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    Is Kickers a good place for breakfast?

    Yes.

    In their description, they list themselves as the "top seafood restaurant in MB" yet they have literally been open only a number of days. How can they be the top restaurant…

    We went there last night awful service and overcooked fish so if they say are the best in Morro Bay but nottt

    Is this restaurant pet friendly?

    I don't believe so,it's a very nice dinner restaurant. If I find out differently I'll surely let you know

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    The Galley Seafood Grill & Bar

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    This was our second time here, and it didn't disappoint. Amanda was our server, and she was a rock…read morestar. She even made sure our dog was happy! She kept our drinks refilled, and she has the best personality. I hope she's working the next time we visit. The food was fire! My blackened rock fish was delicious, and the pan-seared scallops I could have eaten them all myself. I look forward to our next visit! 7/29/26 7/29/26

    Did some quick Yelp researching for places with clam chowder and fish and chips. This place had the…read morebetter reviews. On a quick day trip on a Friday afternoon, we decided to give this place a try. No reservation and were promptly greeted and seated. Although we did not have a full bay view, we had a partial bay view. Some hits and misses with food and service. 1. Bowl of Clam Chowder (no bread bowls available). Chowder was piping hot and had nice pieces of clams (dad got a bit of clam shell..so be careful), celery and potatoes. The chowder was very creamy and not grainy or watery like other locations. I would definitely order again 5/5 2. Fish & Chips: Fresh Pacific cod, lightly breaded, served with house-made tartar sauce. Fish was fried to perfection. 5/5 3. Seafood Pasta: Linguini with jumbo prawns, fresh catch, Cajun cream sauce, garlic bread. Everything tasted fresh and seasoned perfectly 5/5 4. Side of Garlic bread: extremely disappointing. We ordered garlic bread with our chowder, it never came. Waitress decided to serve it with the mains (fish and chips) and we ordered for the entire table and she only brought 2 pieces. 5. Insalata Molina: Mixed greens, arugula, pear, walnuts, crumbled blue cheese, mango vinaigrette. Couldn't tell you if this was any good bc the waitress NEVER brought but charged us for it. She then takes it off the bill and brings me the salad in a Styrofoam container. I told her I didn't want it and put it in my bag. Salad was so soggy (which means the kitchen prepared it and the waitress forgot to serve it) I would not order and do not recommend ordering it bc it was the size of a side salad definitely not worth the price point. 6. Mocktail Lavender lemonade: definitely not balanced, was pretty tart and again the price point was off. It was about 8oz lemonade for $12 They do offer a nice selection of wines. Restrooms are located outside the restaurant and are public restrooms, pretty dirty and out of stock. Although our service was a big miss, I do recommend the food items we ordered. I did take a star off due to the service.

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    The whipped butter and warm bread are perfection and the view!
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    Tognazzini's Dockside Too

    Tognazzini's Dockside Too

    4.0
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    Our visit started off a little stressful, but the restaurant handled the situation with kindness…read moreand professionalism. When we entered the dog-friendly patio with our little Goldendoodle, Bailey, a large dog seated at the table closest to the only patio entrance lunged toward her and bared its teeth. Since it was the only way in and out, I let the staff know I was concerned. They immediately spoke with the owners, who moved their dogs farther under the table, and after our meal, the owner's father went above and beyond by opening the rope barriers so we could exit another way and avoid walking past them again. Both the father and son were incredibly kind, understanding, and accommodating, which we really appreciated. Once we were settled, we were able to enjoy the beautiful patio. It's a quaint waterfront spot with gorgeous views, a relaxing atmosphere, and the perfect setting to enjoy fresh seafood. Bailey was promptly brought a complimentary bowl of water, and we loved seeing so many other well-behaved dogs enjoying the patio. It's easy to see why this restaurant has such a great reputation for being dog friendly. We ordered the King Salmon Quesadilla special, and it was absolutely delicious. It was packed with generous portions of fresh salmon, plenty of melted cheese, and vegetables, and it was more than enough for my mom and me to share. My brother also really enjoyed the tri-tip sandwich. Everything tasted fresh and was served hot. While we wish the aggressive dogs had been seated somewhere other than the only entrance to the patio, that wasn't the restaurant's fault, and they handled the situation as well as they could. Between the excellent food, beautiful waterfront setting, dog-friendly atmosphere, and genuinely caring owners, we had a great overall experience and would happily return.

    My family has been here before over the years and we decided to drop in after a 3 hour drive for…read morelunch. On arrival, there were three immature young adults working the counter who were horsing around while we waited to get our order taken. Once I finally spoke up, I was cut off multiple times being asked "I need name for the order", mind you there was four of us in our party and I just attempted the first order. Once we all received our meals, we all agreed the fish had no flavor. It was very bland, even salt and malt vinegar couldn't fix it. As of yesterday, this WAS our go-to spot after a long drive. 4 customers were lost with the unprofessionalism and lack of flavor of our fish.

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    Morro Grill

    Morro Grill

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    I was craving a good clam chowder. I wanted to try Morro Grill. From their reviews, many said that…read moretheir chowder was really good. I ordered the seafood chowder, loaded! It comes with two pieces of Texas toast. Nicely toasted with a buttery crunch on the outside, yet fluffy anf soft on the inside. Perfect for dipping. Now, about the chowder... The LOADED seafood chowder wasn't really good, it was DELICIOUS!! Our server said it's actually award winning! We will definitely return for their chowder. So flavorful and creamy! Perfect! Our server, Kaitlyn, she was super sweet and also the best. Very thoughtful in thinking of everything. Thank you, Kaitlyn! Morro Grill's reviews looked pretty good so we're looking forward to returning to try their other menu items. Especially their homemade carrot cake that Kaitlin recommended but we were too full. They're located upstairs but they have an elevator if you need it. They have indoor and outdoor seating (right on the water). The outside can get a little warm on sunny days but not as hot as the Central Valley! Morro Grill has only been here a year but we hope they'll last many more, for our return trips!

    Our server at the bar, a young woman, was very friendly and attentive. We can be a little…read moreProgressive Auto Commercial these days but she rolled with our non-sensical banter. Mostly we were excited about the mid 90's, early 2000's music playlist that included Biggie; Bone, Thugs, & Harmony; Craig Mack; and some classic R&B joints I'm failing to remember right now. All this while we enjoyed two very cold beers - Michelob ultra for the babe and a Big Sur Double IPA on tap at 9.6 ABV for me. All this, paired with the wings, which were outstanding BTW, and it made for a great stop. Other things to know. -Order of 12 wings can be split into two flavors (choice of buffalo, bbq, or mild). We went with buffalo and bbq extra crispy. -The buffalo have an added pepper seasoning that we loved -Bathrooms are downstairs (there's also an elevator) -2 of the 3 TV's at the bar were not working (biggest critique) -There is outside seating with view of the rock and a beautiful sunset if you time it right (we did, but it was a bit hazy due to the fog or overcast or whatever you call it) -Also, we didn't try any other food so we can't vouch for much else but everything people had looked good and we didn't hear any complaints. TRY IT OR DIET FINAL WORD Definitely try it. Matter of fact, we're going to take our own advice and try it again later today!

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    Inside tables
    Double bacon burger.
    Double bacon burger.
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    Morro Bay Lobster

    Morro Bay Lobster

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    One of the best lobster rolls I've had. They are efficient and honest with their order/wait time…read moresituation. So, they will pause taking orders to catch up - and personally, I prefer that vs. someone taking my order and feeling like I'm Waiting "too long". They have two lobster roll options (we went with the Maine). It was dressed perfectly, had great seasoning and was very a generous portion. We also tried the CA shrimp roll, which had similar dressing/seasoning and was just as tasty. They also have slaw or "flat fries" option, which we opted for and they were so good! There are some benches to sit at & enjoy, or you can walk to the pier and eat there. Very little shade, but there are public bathrooms right by the benches.

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    Tognazzini's Dockside

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    Decent place along the water. Obviously people want seafood when you're by the ocean. It has a…read morebeautiful view of Morro rock. Service was quick but rushed sometimes. I ordered the scallop taco and clam chowder bread bowl. Pricing was reasonable for how much food you get. However the scallop taco almost confused me for chicken tacos because it had seasoning. I was looking more for a fish taco flavor. But still good

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