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Sea Shanty

3.7 (757 reviews)
Open 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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Indoor sitting - lots of hats on the ceiling
Roozbeh Z.

Went there on a Wednesday night. The place has good vibes and fairly busy. The food was ok, and the service was ok too. No complaints and nothing to brag about either. I am debating with 3 or 4 stars. Overall, I think they have great food in this neighborhood.

Sourdough toast with whipped butter (I ordered the butter on the side)
Kellie C.

I'm local and I probably end up here about once a year for one reason or another. It's a cute breakfast spot and the prices are in line with the area. On this visit I met a friend and we sat outside on the covered (dog-friendly) patio facing the street. I ordered the two egg breakfast with potatoes, toast, and fresh fruit ($10.50). The eggs were cooked as ordered and the potatoes were fried cubes and seasoned well. The toast was fine. The fresh fruit was a small triangle slice of seedless watermelon, pretty dried out, and a slice of twisted orange (like a garnish). Our server delivered the basics but never refilled our water and only checked on us once. Meh.

October 13, 2025 - A round of cheer!
Michele O.

October 13, 2025 - Cayucos, CA. Another solid breakfast experience on this visit. I ordered one egg over medium (received two eggs over easy) with potatoes, fruit, and a blueberry muffin. The potatoes were perfect -- crispy on the outside and tender inside. The fruit included a slice of orange, cantaloupe, and three grapes. The blueberry muffins (two came with my order) were a bit on the dry side, but still ok. I appreciated the nice selection of tea bags offered with my hot water. On another note, I loved all the Halloween spirit. Decorations everywhere. Very festive.

Dessert menu
Hannah N.

This place was recommended to us by our hotel receptionist, and it was within walking distance. I think it's run by a family, and they provided excellent, friendly service! The Strawberry shortcake was really good, and it's gotta be a must-try. Either that or anything off their dessert menu. I really enjoyed the shrimp and chips; it was excellent, delicious, and I love that the shrimps were plump and tasty. I just have to knock off one star because there were flies inside, so we kept having to swat them away from our food and drinks.

Fish & Chips
Angelina L.

My hubby and I dined in here on a late Saturday night right before closing time. It's a cozy and cool vibe. Service was fast and attentive. The restaurant appeared to be clean. The food was okay, my hubby and I didn't care too much for the hot and nasty shrimp. The fish and chips were edible but I've had better in Pismo & Avila Beach which isn't too far from here. The mudd pie was okay too.

Halloween season at night.
Mary Ann B.

Step One: When visiting Cayucos, go to Sea Shanty. Step Two: When staying in Cayucos, go multiple times. Step Three: See first two steps and repeat. Seriously, everything here is good, you won't go wrong with anything on the menu. The club sandwich rocks and so do the omelettes. The service is so friendly, and the ambiance is homey and welcoming.

Clam chowder
Ted R.

Came here after driving by for years and seeing it crowded. Service outstanding was first thing I noticed. I had the fish and onion rings with a cold Modelo. Very good and served super hot. Very tasty. My wife had the prime rib medium rare with aujus and horse radish. Fries as a side and really good clam chowder soup. We will be back.

Breakfast burrito
Scott G.

Got a $15 breakfast burrito and it was great. Yeah $15 for a breakfast burrito but the place down the street had the same price. Place was nice and the patio is dog friendly and has food for dogs too.

Fish and chips
Cassy S.

The restaurant is a cute little shanty siting on the main road. We sat outside. Service was great. The food was okay. I wasn't a fan of the wedge fries but I think that is just a personal preference. The fish was just okay and same with the clam chowder. Everything lacked seasoning. Personally I have not found a place in Cayucos that I enjoy their clam chowder or fish and chips. This was just average.

If you come to Cayucos, COME HERE!!! Amazing breakfast and wonderful service!
Lance L.

This past November (2024) my family and I took a little drive north to a little town called Cayucos which is nestled in between Morro Bay and Cambria. This quaint, small little beachside town is located off California 1 and it was the perfect little getaway to celebrate my wife's Birthday. (My review of the place we stayed at is coming soon and if you love Boutique Motels, you're definitely gonna want to check out my review...stay tuned). On our first morning in Cayucos, after waking up, we checked our trusty Yelp App to see to what our options were. As we had the kids, all of whom are 6 and under, we had to go to a place that had something for everyone aka something the kids would actually eat. If you're a parent... You know exactly what I'm talking about. After perusing our options, we decided on the Sea Shanty. And being that the population of Cayucos is approximately 2,400 people (as of 2022), the Sea Shanty fits right in to the small town vibe. Once seated, I took a deep dive into the menu and was very happy to see so many hearty breakfast options. But anytime I see corned beef hash on a menu... It Game over! Well except when my wife spots it first, then she orders it instead and makes me go with my second choice... Which this time around was biscuits and gravy which I was very, very pleased with. And lucky for me... My wife shared half of her hash which made it a win-win situation all around , or so I thought (see below) As for the kids... Their go to is always bacon, French toast, fruit and of course stealing spoonfuls at a time of the prized corned beef hash.... So much for me getting half the hash ;) The food was hearty and felt very homey which I like, especially in a small town. The ceiling is lined with hundreds of hats collected over the years by the owner and it gives perspective to how many years this place has been around (which happens to be the year of my birth).... 1983!!!! They have a nice lunch and dinner menu as well, next visit to Cayucos we just might check it out and leave one of my many hats. Till next time...

The Sea Shanty.
John C.

Whipped into town to do some laundry and decided to kill some time at this cute little restaurant the sea shanty that was right next to the road that takes you down at the pier. What a pleasant surprise. The beer was ice cold and my wife had a smooth battery Chardonnay. My fish sandwich was excellent and my wife baby. What did you order her fish and chips were excellent. I finished it all off with a chocolate chip cookie monster dessert and that was excellent as well. Wow. These are the kind of serendipitous finds that make life worthwhile. The manager came out and engaged us and was super casual. Gave us some tips on where to stay in San Simeon and he was just very engaging. This is the kind of engagement I would expect in the deep south, not in California. We love this place. Give it a shot.

Desert menu Are you hungry now??
Melissa F.

We decided to come back for Mother's Day dinner for the prime rib special. Great dessert and seafood platter was

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Do they do take out?

Yes, to go is available desserts are pretty darn good too.

I heard they have music now night a week? When is it?

From the signs I've seen, it varies. Give them a call to see what's current now that summer is upon us. Enjoy!

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