Our visit started off a little stressful, but the restaurant handled the situation with kindness and 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. read more

Tognazzini's Dockside Too - Tri tip sandwich - Seafood Near Me - Morro Bay, California

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My family has been here before over the years and we decided to drop in after a 3 hour drive for lunch. 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. read more

Now I will admit, I'm not a fish person and I'm allergic to shellfish, so my options are quite limited at places like this. I went for basic chicken strips & fries. My partner got the bread bowl clam chowder and others in my party got the halibut fish tacos. The chicken strips were just basic regular chicken strips, but not bad. Those that had the clam chowder said it was "A+" and some said they really liked the large clam chunks in the chowder. The fish tacos had large pieces of fish and everyone was very happy with their tacos, some saying it was "to die for." We will definitely be back! The patio seating was lovely and they had live music that was such a nice touch. One of the employees was actively going around and cleaning tables and offering bowls of water to the dogs! She was super nice. Many of the patio tables also have small leashes so you could put your dog on that and not have the dog get all wrapped up in their regular leash. Very dog friendly! Highly, highly recommend. Edit to add a few details that are important to me but probably nobody else: 1. It is in easy reach of 2 pokestops and a power spot. 2. It has self-serve pump ketchup so you can get plenty read more

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A seafood shop by the Morro Bay seaside. Fish & Chips 5-piece: Unlike British fish and chips, the batter is only a thin layer, and it's not fried as hot, so you can really taste the tender fish - very satisfying. Oysters on the 1/2 Shell: The oysters were fresh but rather small, nothing special on their own. However, the cocktail sauce was a perfect balance of sour, sweet, and spicy, so I kept dipping the chips in it... Eating fish and chips while enjoying the sea view and listening to a blues band playing - if you're not in a rush, it's truly a delightful experience. read more

Tognazzini's Dockside Too - Oysters on the 1/2 Shell - Seafood Near Me - Morro Bay, California

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We were craving fish and chips and our day led us to Dockside Too! This is a gem at the end of the road and worth the longer walk! Tables were full but turnover worked in our favor. We ordered fish and chips and they were tasty and battered in a light batter that encased the juicy fish! The only disappointing aspect of our entree was that we wish the pieces were larger and thicker. The chips were very good and the dill forward tartar sauce was especially complementary to the fish. If you are looking to enjoy seafood consider this establishment! Line is surprisingly shorter and you won't be disappointed! The time you save waiting in line you can enjoy the rest of Morro Bay!! read more

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Great casual lunch spot by the water, where you can see adorable otters playing while you eat. The live guitar music was also a nice touch (bring a few bucks for tips). There's a line to order, but it moves fairly fast. We had the halibut fish sandwich (recommended over the cod since it's local), the clam chowder in a bread bowl, the sautéed shrimp taco, and fries. The only miss for me was the taco - only 2 small shrimps, a bone-dry slice of lime, and instead of salsa you get a thousand-island-ish cream sauce on the side. Some kid was throwing fries at the birds, which was annoying because it made them swarm over the tables (also...maybe teach your kids to not feed wildlife?) but the staff ignored it so I had to politely ask his dad to stop the feeding frenzy. read more

My food recommendation is the fried clams and the fish and chips. There is so much to choose from. Fresh fish, clam chowder and more. read more

Tognazzini's Dockside Too - View from our outside table. Great live music daily - Seafood Near Me - Morro Bay, California

Hefty portions, friendly down-to-earth staff, and a relaxed, easygoing atmosphere. The partial view is a nice bonus, making it a great spot to unwind and watch the sunset. read more

Tognazzini's Dockside Too - Seafood risotto and shrimp scampi - Seafood Near Me - Morro Bay, California

The fish & chips are always good. We stop here usually when we're in Morro Bay. The fish isn't greasy which is a good thing. Service can be on the slow side because they're usually pretty busy. This trip I think we had a fairly new waiter and honestly. I think he actually forgot the enter our order. We saw several tables who had a different waiter or waitress that came in after we arrived and they received their food prior to ours. read more

Ordered for take out fish & chips family 15 pieces with coleslaw. It was ready in less than 20 minutes. Wonderful crispy batter on large chunks of white fish. Service was friendly, quick & efficient. read more

This spot is favorite place for grilled oysters and has an amazing view of Morro Bay. The oysters are grilled to perfection and slathered in garlic butter making this a memorable eat. The clam chowder was great, but it's about the oysters. Also, this venue has live music and super dog friendly. Last, if you're lucky you might spot some sea otters swimming by during your meal. read more

Tognazzini's Dockside Too - Grilled Oysters and clam chowder - Seafood Near Me - Morro Bay, California

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You order at the fish counter and they call your name when your order is ready. Outside seating only with serve yourself utensils and condiments. Very informal. We went for the live music - but got there when he was done. Sorry we missed it. I guess I was expecting fresh fish and chips to taste better - they were just okay. The portion size is nice with a lot of fries. The clam chowder was just okay, too. read more

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

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This is my go-to spot whenever I visit Morro Rock! PROS: + Great view of the water! + Usually live music is playing when you're there. + Friendly staff + Food has been good on the multiple visits. Lots of options - seafood, tacos, sandwiches, etc + Outdoor seating and pet friendly. + Free parking lot CONS: - The hot sauce bottles need to be cleaned. They're kind of gross after multiple people have used them. read more

My husband nice up here every time we visit Morro Bay. Best fish tacos ever! A fish taco, ice cold beer live music with a great view of the Bay. What more could you want? Staff is always upbeat, friendly and engaging. Love, love, love this place! read more

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Two of us and our pup came on a Saturday around 11:30am. We ordered a dozen raw oysters and the combo fried seafood and grabbed a seat. There were maybe 5 other parties there, but we were lucky to get a table on the edge and with some shade. Maybe 10 minutes later, they call your name to pick up the food from the counter. The oysters were good medium sized oysters, meaty and delicious. The fried seafood combo came with fish, scallops, shrimp, calamari tubes/tentacles, oysters and fries. The batter on the shrimp looked really thick, was actually surprisingly good! The fried tentacles and oysters were my favorite from that basket. The scallop were meh for me. This was plenty of food for two people! Overall I was satisfied! They had live music and great view of Morro Rock. They have outdoor seating only, so I can imagine winters being cold. They are dog friendly and have dog bowls for water and dog treats! read more

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

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Great guitar solo artist playing while you order and dine. I always have shark kbob with a green salad. The toppings are full and fresh. The "team" always earns a full tip because they rush and work hard to maki's a memory event. Order the oysters by 1, they are huge! Thanks Captain T, never a bad day here. Oh and please clap and top the artist. read more

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This place is great! It has ordering inside but you sit outside on the patio on the dock. The guys who took our order were friendly and efficient. After you order you can go pick a place to sit outside. You have a lovely view of Morro Rock. And I didn't check what days live music is but they started setting up and played while we were there. We loved the live music. We went on a Friday. We ordered 5 piece fish and chips and shrimp and chips. We shared those two orders for all 4 of us and it was perfect. The fish was delicious, flaky, tender and juicy. I love fish with lemon juice and my boys love fish with tartar sauce. The shrimp was huge and we shared that as well, my son wanted to eat it all but got full so we had some. It was also tender and so good. Please come check this place out, they are close to the original Tognozzinis regular restaurant. read more

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The grilled oysters made it easily as the top 3 oysters I ever had and although they marginally did not make it to #1, they were definitely not in 3rd place. Live music compliments from a man with his guitar on a sunny sunsetting Friday afternoon and since they are dockside, you get to see the fishermen at work close by and it really provides the environment of a seaside town without it being overpriced and pretentious. We originally ordered a set of 4 grilled oysters, clam chowder, and as recommended by the cashier, a couple of the smoked shrimp tacos. The oysters were grilled to perfection with butter and garlic. Not dry at all and still juicy. The oysters were well shucked (no pieces of the shell ended up on the oyster) and it was already detached for easy eating. The smoked shrimp tacos were a great recommendation. I think the seasoning wasn't too complicated; salt, pepper, and a paprika to really let the shrimp do most of the talking. As for the clam chowder, I think it was okay. Came there only for the oysters anyways. As mentioned, we initially got a set of 4 grilled oysters but they were so good that we ended up coming back 30 minutes later to get 6 more after getting our last few pictures of the sunset next to Morro Rock. As for service, this is a take-out only joint, so besides the cashier taking your order, the bussers making sure the outside tables are clean to keep the seabirds away, and you picking up your own order, there is nothing more than that. Will be dreaming about those grilled oysters until we come back. read more

Tognazzini's Dockside Too - BBQ Oysters (with Garlic Butter) - Seafood Near Me - Morro Bay, California

Been coming to the spot for years. Very casual outdoor restaurant with a view of Morro Rock. Calamari, shrimp are great! I had the halibut for dinner and it was also very good. On the weekend, there's always someone playing music Staff is always friendly and pets are welcome. read more

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

This place is the definition of perfect central coast living! Every time we are in SLO we make sure to carve out time for lunch. We bring our dogs, order up and sit back and enjoy! The fish is always fresh and the option to order grilled everything really helps them stand out from the fried crowd. Great selection of drinks too and nothing goes better with fish than a bottle of white! Whenever your in town do yourself a favor a spend a couple hours at Dockside Too, you'll be happy you did! read more

We really liked this place. We had fish tacos, fish and chips and clam chowder. Thought the fish tacos were so good. Not overly flavored or stuffed. You could really taste the fish which was excellent. We were given sauce on the side which was perfect as a dip. I also feel the same about the clam chowder. It was packed with clams and not overly salty which seems to be common in some of the others we have tried. My husband said his fish and chips were the best he has had. I also loved that there was plenty of seating; great menu options, dog friendly, clean and friendly staff. They brought our dog water without us even asking. He's an old boy who spread himself out in his best sun soaking position and no one seems to mind. Super chill environment and some really nice music from a young musician which just made the lunch so enjoyable. We could have a conversation and not have to yell but still enjoy the music. The otters played right next to us to make the visit super memorable. I would definitely come back. Highly recommend!! read more

Always fresh and fast! Waterside dining at its best! As a person always tracking calories I completely loose my mind and get fish and chips plus the clam chowder in the bread bowl and eat half the bowl too!! Epic environment and great food read more

Solid place for local seafood. Ordered their clam chowder and popcorn shrimp, both were excellent. Preferred eating in regular plates and bowls (opposed to plastic), but the food was tasty and vibes were great water side and with live music. Service was so-so, the most service you'll get is the young guys in the back taking your order, but not more than that. Overall recommend. read more

This is our go to fish market in Morro Bay. The food is always fresh and it's always nice to sit dockside and watch the boats go by. Nice selection of wines in splits so you don't have to buy a full bottle. It's pet friendly and they are happy to grill up a burger for your pup. read more

Such a beautiful and atmospheric place with fresh oysters and great food. Whenever we are in Morro Bay, we always stop here for something delicious. The atmosphere is relaxing, the seafood is fresh, and the whole experience is always wonderful read more

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

Loved this place! This is a small spot to grab a fresh fish plate. It's right next door to Tognazzinni's and closer to the water. I ordered the fish of the day grilled and it was perfectly cooked and seasoned. Nice fries, too. My mom loved the fried shrimp. You order at the counter and then find a table outside. The service was really fast despite it being nearly full. Lovely view of the water and morro rock. read more

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Looking forward to some fresh Seafood. This a a place to be. Their tacos and Baked Oysters was Delicious. The service was exceptional. With the Live Music and the Fresh Ocean air makes it very Relaxing. Would totally recommend this place for the whole Family. read more

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The oysters on the half shell were good, but you can get them almost anywhere and with better accompaniments (I love a great mignonette). The clam chowder had very few clams and was extremely creamy. If that's your mojo, then this is your place. The butter and garlic BBQed oysters lacked flavor. The wine and beer choices were limited. There was live music and that is a plus for us. They are very dog friendly and have tie outs for dogs at every table. You order at the counter and they call your name. You buss your own table. It's located right next to the pier. It's not the cleanest, but the location is great. read more

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Always our favorite when in Morro Bay but on this visit the order was off. We ordered two orders of fish n chips and a bowl of clam chowder. Our fish with chewy which is a sign of it being overcooked and the tips were raw. The clam chowder tastes like so much flour was dumped inside the batch. The service was fast and plenty of seating on a Thursday with great views. read more

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Classic fish place selling uncooked fish to go or sandwiches to eat at the pleasant dock outdoor seating area. Only local fish was halibut so we ordered two sandwiches grilled. Halibut is not my favorite but perfectly prepared and delivered with a beautiful side salad (or you can have fries). Live music added to the ambiance of a California afternoon. A note on prices: very reasonable. read more

I like the outdoor seating with live music. Eating under the warmth of the sun was nice. Lots of seating as well. Food was good, nothing really different from other seafood taco places. Calamari was okay, probably needs more of the sauce. Overall good experience, wait time reasonable. Pet-friendly and kid-friendly. A nice place to eat with the family. read more

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

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They have Whole king salmon right now caught in Morro bay they're about $140 for the whole fish. Taste amazing

Just ate there had captains plate my wife had the scallops I will give it 1 star it was bad

Excellent food and a great view of Morro rock! This is our go to spot! Service is pretty slow and on one occasion, the staff was rude, but I am going to give a little grace there because they were swamped. read more

We went on a Saturday afternoon and there was live music. It's outdoor dining. You order at the counter and pickup when they call your name. I had three different fish tacos. They were amazing!!!! My favorite was the grilled salmon taco. This is a must visit and I was told by a local to eat here. read more

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Shrimp cocktail took over an hour to get. Try to avoid on the weekend since their system is chaotic. If you are looking for a stressful place to get your lunch, you have found it. Rude customer service at the counter. My recommendation is to find another place on the dock. read more

Nice view of Morro Rock while enjoying the seafood and seagulls. Sitting outdoors enjoying the sun! Lovely! read more

Tognazzini's Dockside Too - The signature sea dog. Calamari on a stick. - Seafood Near Me - Morro Bay, California

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Great spot to get some food after walking and enjoying the views! Best part is you can see the Morro Rock right in front of you. We came and ordered at the counter. We got the calamari (delicious but servings were small), clam chowder (tasty), and the grilled oysters (so good). Service was quick! Pay card or cash and they call your name by microphone so it's easy to hear. We enjoyed dining here and taking in the view. They have also have live bands! Lots of free public parking. Restrooms just right outside. Would definitely be back! read more

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Was walking on by and stopped to listen to the music. I love the dog area except for the view being blocked. Music by Natural bridge. The server brought my dog some water even though we were on the outskirts. Didn't take pictures of the food. Ordered the seadog (calamari on a stick) special. It was under cooked. It still has raw batter. The clam chowder was just ok. Had to many bay leaves chopped up into it. Shrimp cocktail was in a pico de gallo. The 4jumbo shrimp were good whatever they were brined in. The cup was full of bay shrimp dipped the small bay shrimp in the shrimp cocktail that came with the seadog. Though inside smelled of fish the workers were outside cleaning grills. 5 for service and ambience. 2 for food. read more

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Yummy seafood next to the coast! Beautiful views and occasionally with live music too. Pets allowed on patio. Only took off one star because there are a lot of flies. Pls do something about it! read more