The service was fine we were seated right away by a very friendly staff. The drink order came out quick. The food was slow to come out. We only ordered appetizers. The crab cakes and the oysters rock-a-feller. The crab cakes were awful. They were tough, lacked flavor, & i believe they were frozen. read more

Tognazzini's Dockside - The crab cakes were tough and lacked flavor, I believe they were frozen. I was sorely disappointed. - Seafood Near Me - Morro Bay, California

My family and I had lunch at this location in the beginning of this month. It was great, the woman was very attentive and quick to bring out our meals. She was great. We loved it and tipped this waitress 20% as we always do. We enjoyed our experience and decided to return again for breakfast the next day. But this time, as soon as we walked in, I noticed a younger waitress with glasses give us a look as if she wasn't pleased for us to be there, which I brushed off and she wasn't our waitress anyways. There was another younger waitress about the same age who waited on us and wasn't as polite either. There weren't many people in that day and the food was taking quite a while to come out and that was fine, no rush. Our whole table did need refills and our waitress would walk back and forth multiple times and we waited as she probably had others things to do. Then she started talking with other employees so I finally called her over to ask her for refills, that's fine as well. Fast forward to when it came time to pay, I payed in cash, and she took a while to bring me my change back and brought me the bills but kept the coins which I didn't say anything about. As she came back to grab the check holder, she looked inside it and smacked it closed and walked straight to the front desk only a few feet away from where we were and started saying something in Spanish to the women that were there and I know it wasn't very nice words by the way it was being said and the only part I could make out was the last part which was "Go to hell" and the other women giggled. She wasn't saying it very quiet either but I'm not as fluent in Spanish so idk what else was said. But that was what it took for me not to give her a tip. I was going to tip her but I usually hand them their tip directly (it's just what I do) and the change from what we payed was going to be combined with a little more I had as the change wasn't close to 20%. I don't usually leave the tip in the folder. As we left they did say have a nice day and I replied yeah you too and left. But anyways that was our experience. read more

We meant to go to the more casual Dockside Too but ended up coming to the actual restaurant itself. We got the Admiral's platter to share with a side salad and the barbecued oysters. We thought the shrimps were the best part of the platter. The fish were a bit dry. I loved the barbecued oysters which were bursting with garlicky flavors. Highly recommend requesting the complimentary bread basket with the whipped garlic butter which was actually one of the highlights of the meal for me read more

Tognazzini's Dockside - Seafood Near Me - Morro Bay, California

This review is for dinner at the "restaurant". Have been to Morro Bay several time and noticed that this place is always busy. So decided to stop on in. This was during the dinner rush on a Sunday. So we expected to have a wait. Pleasantly surprised that the wait wasn't anymore than 15 min. I ordered the "Captain's Combo Platter & Chips (fried)". You've been warned, as it states in the menu, it is all fried. But I've been good all weekend and need my fix. This is a good portion of food, so much I didn't even touch the French Fries. I would recommend ordering a side salad and taking half of the dish home. Good value for the cost. Good attentive and friendly service. Plenty of free parking and clean restrooms. Others in our party felt the value wasn't as good with their meals compared to other places on the embarcadero. So, I recommend you check out the photos and prices to see for yourself. read more

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Friendly service, good food, healthy portions and easily found parking. In addition to the sit down restaurant they have a side area with a takeout window of mainly wraps where live music was being performed. We decided for a sit down meal. The restaurant was hopping, but it was obvious the staff was use to a fast pace while providing friendly service. The sea food combo was well portioned and everything was cooked well. Only disappointment were the potatoes au gratin. They lacked flavor and had an off putting gray color. The clam chowder was different, a bit foamy like it was whipped, but flavorful and I enjoyed it. My side salad was simple, fresh and I enjoyable as well. With the seafood combo dinner we were given bread, flavored butter and some pickled vegetables. I really wanted the salmon bisque, but they ran out so opted for a side salad and clam chowder. On to dessert. Our waiter recommended ice cream with the olillieberry pie and it was a good recommendation. It gave the pie that little something, making it extra enjoyable. The banana cinnamon chimichanga was also right up our alley. Battered and fried bananas with cinnamon and sugar and lots of whipped cream. How can one not love that? Normally I'd say maybe drizzled with chocolate, but in this case perfect as it came. read more

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We spent about an hour and a half walking the beach in Morro Bay and decided to grab lunch. We originally tried Rose's Landing but couldn't find parking, so we headed to Dockside since I'd been there before. We had two hungry kids with us and were seated within a few minutes, which was great. Our waitress took our drink order (just waters) and our food order, then disappeared. She never came back to check on us. After about 45 minutes of watching other tables--who were seated after us--get their food, I finally got up to ask about our order. The hostess checked and said it had "just come out." The waitress came to grab it, walked out, then turned back again before eventually bringing it to our table. By the time the food arrived, it appeared cold. My daughter was so upset she refused to eat it, and honestly, we were beyond frustrated. With two hungry kids, including one crying, this was really disappointing. As we left, we explained what happened. Instead of an apology or an attempt to make things right, the situation felt dismissed. There was even a comment about someone needing to pay, despite the fact that we hadn't touched the food. I've worked in restaurants, and my daughter has waitressed--we understand delays happen. But being completely forgotten, with no apology or effort to fix it, is unacceptable. A simple acknowledgment and offer to remake the food would have gone a long way. First impressions matter, and unfortunately, this experience ensures we won't be returning. read more

This is my favorite restaurant in Morro Bay. The first time I came here was with my parents for dinner and everything was so good including the bbq oysters and steak dinner. I returned recently October 6, 2024 with my boyfriend (after 2 years) and had the bbq oysters again. I dream of it. It's that good. It's worth it! My boyfriend also really loved the oysters! You just can't go wrong ordering the bbq oysters. We also ordered the steak meal again because I remember it being soo good. It came with rice and carrots. There were little pieces of carrots in the rice too. It was an awesome meal and James our server gave excellent service and also excellent recommendations. read more

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Very popular and I know why. The food, portions, and down to earth atmosphere make this a difficult spot to follow. While we just got into town, I'm glad this was our first choice. We are very satisfied. From the cups of clam chowder (so thick & rich with abundant clam) to the catch of the day (rockfish with rice and veggies) for me and shrimp and chips (9 big ones) we are full!!! Our server Shannon. was gracious all the while busy with the seasonal crowd. Thanks to the entire crew. read more

Tognazzini's Dockside - Started with a cup of chowder. Got a whole bay leaf. Means good luck. Already have great luck as I am away with my bride for our 25th. - Seafood Near Me - Morro Bay, California

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Came to Dockside today to order a quart of clam chowder to go! I grew up in the area and was back to visit and I remember Dockside having the best clam chowder in the area. We had a bit of soup by the rock while it was hot - it was a bit saltier than I would have preferred and wish it was a bit more chunky but I had a baguette at the place we were staying that I was able to toast up and it was perfect with the clam chowder. Overall, was really tasty and a great way to warm up during the cold weather! read more

Service was rushed and unhelpful. Oysters were terrible, as if they had been sitting in the sun. Fresh fish sandwiches were alright but nothing special. Patio was crowded and loud. read more

This is a great little spot with dock seating on the water, dog friendly with great food. We had oysters on the half, baked with lemon and olive oil. My date told me that Morro Bay Oysters are sweet, it's true! We also had the white clam chowder. Everything was delicious, I would go back again and again! read more

Tognazzini's Dockside - Seafood Near Me - Morro Bay, California

It was a great lunch eating at Tognazzini's. I ordered a half dozen bbq oysters with garlic butter and a seadog(calamari on a stick). I sat outside and ambience was wonderful. A musician played live. Wonderful experience! read more

Tognazzini's Dockside - Bbq oysters and sea dog - Seafood Near Me - Morro Bay, California

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The clam chowder was delicious. My brother in law and I both had it and my sister wished she had ordered it. The brother wasn't runny and had nice pieces of clam. Would definitely order again. My husband had the shrimp and chips. He rates it 8/10. We also had the popcorn shrimp appetizer which was good, would definitely order again. We had the shrimp cocktail, dockside version and it's essentially a Mexican cocktail, minus the crackers. It was good but felt odd to eat without the saltine crackers or tostada. Would definitely eat here again. read more

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Food was not tasty. Chowder had a couple of big glumps of flour - not acceptable. The crab cakes were lacking fluffiness - not at all like what I've enjoyed elsewhere. The waitress was surly and not at all interested in talking to us. It was the middle of the afternoon and the restaurant was NOT busy. Maybe she was having a bad day. Seemed dated and tired. Our table looked out to the little fishing shop. Not inviting. Would've preferred a non window table that looked out at the rock. read more

The Crab Melt at Tognazzini's is hands down the best in California, by a long shot. Where else do you get a crab melt with so much crab it's hard to keep in inside the sourdough bread? My recommendation is to opt for the side salad instead of the excellent fries that come with the Crab Melt. The side salad has nice, cold leafy lettuce and is topped with cucumbers, carrot strings, beets, and Dockside's amazing red Italian dressing. The Tognazzini's Dockside Crab Melt is as good, and today I'd say better, than the Bandon, OR's Bandon Baitshop's Salmon Sandwhich (which is pretty memorable in its own way). read more

Food was very good and the service was amazing. We brought 3 dogs to lunch and 2 different employees brought our dogs water without request. We will definitely come back. read more

I picked up swordfish steak to cook at home. I pan fried it, blackened and even have enough for dinner tomorrow too. It was delicious. Sure I cooked it, but Dockside supplied this great swordfish steak. Highly recommend! read more

Family owned, friendly servers, great food, on the pier. Convenient parking. Dog- friendly patio outside. Why don't I have food pictures? ⁉Sorry about that! We were seated immediately at the window, (Monday early afternoon) and I was really enjoying watching the boats, fresh catch at the dock, dog walking and kids exploring outside the window. We had a great meal: Fish (seared fresh salmon) & chips, Fresh Sea Bass and tasty veggies, a bowl of clam chowder and fish of the day -Great! - . The portions were large, everything was fresh and our friend who is a regular said "you can't go wrong". It was great! read more

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The service was great, they even greeted our dog. We loved setting out on their patio watching everyone walk by. So I give 4.5 stars for service and ambiance. The 2 stars is for the food. Honey bunny ordered the steak sandwich and I ordered the calamari sandwich. It seams their cooks have lost their passion for cooking. No seasoning on the steak or the calamari. Both sandwiches did get onion lettuce tomato and pickles and a choice of salad or fries. Honey Bunny got the salad and me the fries. Salad was perfect and so were the fries. That's where I found the seasoning on the fries. So they do have some. Now for my calamari sandwich. First the steak is round and they put it on a hoagie type PLAIN roll. Too much bread and I wanted to enjoy that calamari steak so I chucked the roll. My heart sank it was if I had no tastebuds. Next time try dredging the steak through some seasoned flour (Salt, pepper, garlic and OleBay seasoning and quick fry in some olive oil and butter and see what a little seasoning and TLC can do to your pallet. read more

Lovely fish spot! Right on the water. Limited vegetarian items but great fries. My husband loved the special - rock fish. The server was very polite and attentive. The bathrooms were decently clean. I googled " best fish and chips" in Morro bay... this was the result. The fish was great! read more

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Our absolute favorite place for dining in Morro Bay. The place is casual with a friendly atmosphere. Every time we go, we have the best service. Friendly, happy, prompt, personable, and helpful! Each meal chosen is delicious. Of course we get seafood, though if you go for breakfast, they have awesome pancakes too! read more

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The service (our waiter) was excellent! The ambiance was perfect for Morro Bay! The food was ok. Rice vegetables and fish of the day .

Always a good meal. Fish and chips Salmon always a winner. But I Love their tacos too!! Inside restaurant location and the dockside always our go to. read more

I have been wanting to come here for years. Finally was able to come today. And such a disappointment. It's a family place that hasn't been remodeled for decades but that's the character of the place and I wouldn't change it. When we walked in Erika greeted us, answered our questions, then sat us. A gentleman that was cleaning and setting up tables took our drink orders but he didn't speak great English. But that didn't stop him and he gave great service! Actually he gave the best service to us tonight. CiCi helped him and also picked up dishes but she had other tables. We had no idea who our true waiter was until after we had ate the bread and crudités (awesome BTW). Then we waited another 5-10 minutes before James showed up (we are now at least 20 minutes being there) and asked us if we were only having drinks. In which we said No. We had come because we were hungry and wanted to try the fish and chips. He apologized. This is when we finally understood who our server was and what's interesting is he blamed everyone else for not coming to see us sooner but himself for not seeing about us or understanding why we were there. Being in the service industry, even though someone might tell you something, you find out for yourself how someone is doing and if they want something to eat or not. Horrible service by James. Don't care how busy you might be you should always check on people seated in your service area. It's a hospitality thing. Care about people. Now, the food. Erika did tell us that they lightly bread the fish before we sat down. It didn't register that it wouldn't be crispy until we got the dish. The fish was indeed lightly breaded but not crispy. Unfortunately the fries were soggy and not great. When you have fish and chips you want both great neither soggy. Not the case here. Have had better on the Central Coast and even better places in Morro Bay. Sad part, neither one of us have a desire to go back, nor will I ever recommend this place to anyone that I serve. read more

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- onion rings: 5* absolutely. Best onion rings I've ever had - Halibut (local fish) taco (grilled): sad, dry and full of cabbage. Do not get this - fry rock fish of the day: meh I'll skip it. - Oyster: half raw, half grilled. The raw ones on average are fresher and better quality. Live music on a Friday afternoon I'll come back for their fry stuff and those onion rings. read more

This place has been recommended by a few travel bloggers. We stopped in one afternoon on our way up Highway One. We decided to try the original rather than their new "Too" next door. We were greeted by a lovely woman who tried to give us a spot with the best view, though it was quite foggy that day. Our server was polite but a little on top of us. He stopped by so many times I felt a little rushed. The food, though delicious was priced for tourists which was unfortunate because otherwise I'd recommend this place a little more. Hubby ordered a burger which was surprisingly nice despite being at a seafood restaurant. I will say my shrimp scampi was delicious. Plenty of fresh shrimp with a decent pasta and a delicious broth that I wanted to drink straight from the bowl. Just not sure if it was worth $32 for a single dish. read more

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We recently moved here from Cape Cod, Ma. We've been trying different places hoping to find a quality fish market. After investigating places we finally found our to go market. We brought home their scallops, tartar sauce, clams. I prepared the scallops New England style. They were as delicious as any we enjoyed on the east coast. Everything was outstanding, including the help we received from Skye. We'll be regulars. Donna read more

The server was kind but seemed overwhelmed and unable to keep up with her tables. Chowder was good but served lukewarm. Fish & chips was inedible, tough & rubbery...couldn't cut through it with a knife. Fish tacos were very bland. Would not put this on the do again list. read more

Always a great meal! Above and beyond friendly service. Salmon cooked to perfection. Relaxing, inviting, family friendly atmosphere with perfect window seating offering picture perfect views of the bay, the rock, and Morro Bay seafood company! Dog friendly patio seating available. If live music is your jam, try Dockside Too (just behind the main restaurant) offering patio seating over the bay. read more

Tognazzini's Dockside - Coast Guard Cobb Salad with Salmon - Seafood Near Me - Morro Bay, California

Some of my favorite clam chowder, and possibly the best cooked rockfish I've ever eaten. read more

Tognazzini's Dockside - Oysters - Seafood Near Me - Morro Bay, California

We got seated quickly at a nice rock View table. I was so excited to have a good meal out with my husband and kids. Right away the joy of the experience was stolen. Thee worst customer service ever. I wanted to leave right away but my husband said no. He ended up needing some sauce for his food and she was not happy about it and let us know, he then felt what I did. The clam chowder was very good. The oysters were good but when I asked if they could make some mignonette sauce she looked at me like I had grown an extra head. The fish and chips were ok, I'm used to a a crispy thick batter this place is like a weird thin breaded fish, for the price the 3 pieces were skimpy. read more

Upon entry into Tognazzini's Dockside Restaurant, we were pleasantly greeted with delectable aromas of the fresh, local seafood. However, almost instantly, all hopes we had of a quality date night were thrown out the window. Prior to our arrival, we had called to ensure that there was seating available for a party of two. We were told there would be no issue, but this was not the case. Despite our call, we ended up waiting nearly a half hour to be seated. Clearly, transparency falls behind on the Dockside list of priorities. After we were finally led to our table, we perused the menu in search of the delicacies we hoped for. That, we did find. The food itself, and the service alike, were superb. With each bite came deep yearning for another. But throughout the meal, something bitter remained present in our conscience. The disdainful lie that which was told tainted every fiber of our experience. We truly hope that the Tognazzini family takes the time to reflect on the promises they give. read more

It breaks my heart to change my 5 Star review to a 3 star. For years this place has been one of my very favorites in Morro Bay. However, over the last 4-5 years the service and the food have considerably gone down in satisfaction rating for me... and for my family. The view is spectacular and one of the best. Most of the food choices are decent; variety of bisques, fish of the day, oysters, crab melt, and a few others. There are enough choices here that I will still continue to go back and find something to make my taste buds happy. I think my issue really isn't the food as much as it is the decline in friendly and efficient service. The wait is always awfully long, and that is to be expected from one of the most popular places along the water. But the service, once seated, is extremely slow, inaccurate, and uninterested. Where have all the good ones gone? That seems to be a question I ask myself a lot lately at restaurants and retail places. How hard is it to be friendly? Our orders have been consistently slow the past few years to the point of frustration. Again, if the service were slow and still friendly it would not be so bad, but the service attitude and enthusiasm meter is really low. I'm so sad to report this but I can't, in my right mind, have my spectacular 5 star rating hang there in all its glory when so many things are not 5 star anymore. I waited a long time to finally bump the stars down, sometimes it is just an "off night" but this has been a few years now, stars needed to be removed. I'm so sorry Dockside, I really am. We will continue to dine here on occasion though, not giving up hope that this place can turn itself around again. Make me proud Dockside, do yourself better again. read more

We got an order of fish and chips to go and while the service was very quick, the fish was basically inedible. The meat was very tough and it had no flavor. Would not come back again. read more

The tacos and the halibut are really good. We always come here when we are in town. Much better than the similar places in town.

Left so full! We walked in for an early Saturday dinner and were seated within 10-15 minutes. Service was kind and the restaurant has a great view along the dock! Was very excited ti try the bbq oysters based on reviews and my dad loved them! The best dish I thought was the seafood Alfredo, shrimp scampi, and clam chowder! We definitely could not finish everything so keep the large portions in mind when ordering. read more

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The restaurant is in dire need of a makeover. We decided to try this place because in all of the times we visited morro bay we had never been. Food was terrible. The crab melt smelled spoiled. I took one bite and decided not to eat it. Oysters didn't blow me away like most other places. The only thing enjoyable was the popcorn shrimp and onion rings. I wouldn't go back. Service was friendly, fast, and attentive. read more

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So I'm hoping I'm doing the review on the correct location. This is the location that is near the street and next to the saltwater taffy store. For starters we came on a Saturday afternoon and there was plenty of parking which is always a plus. My husband's co-worker suggested this place. We were actually in Santa Barbara for the weekend and decided to take a drive up to Morro Bay which is absolutely breathtaking. It's about a 2-hour drive from Santa Barbara. Totally, worth it because we were able to see Solvang and Pismo Beach too. Getting back to the restaurant it is on the beach. Thank God there was no waiting and we were seated fast. We ordered the barbequed oysters, cheesy garlic bread, and popcorn shrimp for appetizers. I really didn't care for the barbecued oysters. My husband enjoyed his shrimp though. We both enjoyed the cheesy garlic bread and it was delicious. For our meal we ordered the seafood Captain platter and the shrimp and fries. Our server was James and he was attentive and we had a good experience. Thank you Tognazzini's Dockside. Love Morro Bay and can't wait to return soon. read more

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I visit Morro Bay, each month for a week. And my wife and I love Tog's on the dock...that what I call it. the food here is so good.. you can imagine we have tried lots of places up here on the central coast, we've been to SLO , Atascadero,Paso,Cambia...you name we've tried it ... we'll maybe.. this place has great food and great prices.. most all the seafood is fresh catch of the day. Oh if you like oyster...on Tuesday they make oyster chowder.. I've said it once.. and I'll say it again....Tognazzini's dockside..is the Bomb...... read more

Got fish tacos and hubby got fish and chips. Both were fantastic. Service was good, maybe a bit on the slower side which was ok since we weren't in a rush or anything. Great location as it's on the boardwalk very close to the Morro Rock. The feels like a local family restaurant- not fancy - but warm and welcoming. read more