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    Low Tide Spot

    4.8 (73 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    A little hole in the wall. Totally worth it.
    Yadira P.

    Okay, wow! The best smash burgers in town. I ordered the cheeseburger without grilled onions and my husband with grilled onions. We shared the loaded fries that were to die for. Oh and hibiscus lemonade also great! Definitely a 5 star rating. It really feels like you are tasting a bit of Oklahoma!

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    Kyle B.

    First and foremost, pricing is decent especially for a tourist area Get the tallow fries ($4), they are the best thing on the menu, absolutely delicious with any sauce, I regret not getting the loaded fries ($7) but honestly a sunny day and a bench by the beach would make a perfect trip to Pismo The Double Oklahoma (OK) Smash Burger ($10) really lives up to its name because it is smashed and it is really just okay. Like nothing special, very wet, a metric ton of onions, but absolutely no flavor. Falls apart in your hands and is very messy. I added an egg ($2) and that did nothing to help in any substantial way. All bark no bite kinda burger, skip this place and go to Hoagies or Cool Cat for a decent burger. But again the tallow fries are the freaking best, the most crispiest fries with amazing crunch and flavor. Service was great, if you call in you can pay when you pick up, online you gotta pay with card at checkout but the prices are the same as in store and over the phone which is really nice. Everybody inside was cool and cordial. If you want a smash burger then go for it, but if you want an experience maybe try some place else.

    Double cheese Burger with fries
    Daniel V.

    I gave this place a try while visiting Pismo Beach, and it was just. okay. The burger wasn't bad, but it also wasn't anything that really stood out. With so many good food spots in the area, I was expecting something a little more memorable. The food was decent overall, but I'd give it about a 5/10. Nothing was terrible it just didn't leave me wanting to come back. The staff was friendly enough, and the experience was fine, but for me the food didn't live up to the hype. Next time I'm in Pismo Beach, I'll probably check out a different burger spot instead.

    Simple menu, keeps things quick and easy!
    Cameron G.

    Great new quick eats spot in Downtown Pismo! The single smashburger was the perfect size for a light lunch, and I can't wait to come back hungry for a double and to share some fries. The burger patty was smashed thin and tasted fresh, and the onion crisps add great flavor and texture to the burger. The whole place is clean, and the service was fast and friendly.

    Loaded tallow fries, bomb!
    Charlie S.

    Wow, the burgers were amazing. I had the Oklahoma Smashburger. It was so good, piping hot, messy, awesome solid burger. also had the loaded tallow fries. Those were freaking amazing. Wife had the smash burger with bacon and egg, she said it was great. The line went fast and food was out quick! The staff were nice people. It's a small place with a few tables, I suggest taking it to go and finding a table down the street. Don't forget to grab a tasty lemonaid! Anyway, We love this place. We will be back for sure.

    Andres F.

    I went to this joint after a hike at the pismo preserve, i was very satisfied and the service was great i don't know if it was the owner or a manager who was also there but he added a sort of old school tough love talk with regulars and the workers it was refreshing to see that environment is still alive. The burger was just right with ingredient ratios and the tots were supper crisp id say crunchy and salty to perfection and the limited time hibiscus lemonade was refreshing and natural. I cant remember how much i paid but the food was delicious and i would definitely be going bk again.

    Smashed Lemonades
    Missy H.

    If you're looking for a quick bite to eat, before or after a walk on the pier, look no more. The juicy smashed burgers with crunchy onion ring like crumbles with beef tallow French fries are so good, we ate here twice on our 5-day vacation. Top it off with a smashed lemonade - chefs kiss! The service is fast and the staff are super friendly!

    Delicious breakfast sandwich and tots! Delicious watermelon lemonade!
    Kathee W.

    Loved this place so much! We ended up going every day we were in Pismo! The food was fantastic and the employees were amazing!!

    Single Smash Burger
    Jim S.

    Best thing - the very crisp "tallow fries." They were tasty and served in a decent portion, with a choice of three condiments. The basic burger is just that, basic. Fried onion crisps, sauce, cheese, pickle slices. Tomato - extra 50¢. Lettuce - extra 50¢ (seriously). The patty was sufficiently smashed, as it should be. But the bun was also, resulting in an unpleasantly smooshed sandwich. It tasted Ok, but looked rough. (Still can't get over the one-dollar upcharge for lettuce and tomato). The folks are friendly, and appear to like what they're doing ... this was on an "off" night, few tourists, on the eve of a big weekend. The place is really small - three tables and a couple of stools. I suspect most of the business will be takeout. All in all, it's doubtful this will be a "go to" place for locals, who can get a much better "smash burger" elsewhere (including L&T) without the hassle of Pismo Beach crowds and parking.

    Double smash burger and fries
    Samantha R.

    Everything was great here. The friendliness of the staff, it was clean, tables and a counter for seating. Water dispenser. And we were not disappointed in the food either. I got the double smash burger - as is. And it was so good! Fries were amazing and love that they use tallow! Fresh lemonade was so good too. Loved that it wasn't too sweet. We live down the street.. it's gonna be hard not to want to eat here all the time highly recommend if you want a juicy flavor burger and fries. You want be disappointed!

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    Amazing place and amazing food - loved their fries and burgers- great service - they cared a lot and greet you with a smile

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    One of the best burgers I've ever had. Double smash and the tots were both 10/10. Highly recommended and great prices.

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    Amazing burgers and fries! We're local and will be back again! Great customer service as well!

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    So wonderful and kind and amazing gotta be the best burgers EVER u must go here!!!!!!!!

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    We met the owner and she was very friendly and helped us decide what to order. Delicious fresh…read moremeat! We shared the BBQ burger and were glad didn't each order a sandwich because this burger was plenty for two old ladies. We also ordered the tots and took some home. Very nice portions. Will def be back!

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    California burger - guac, meat, lettuce, tomato, sauce with seasoned fries
    California burger - guac, meat, lettuce, tomato, sauce with seasoned fries
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