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    Wooly's

    4.0 (1.8k reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Casual
    Touristy
    Loud
    Good for kids

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    Courtney O.

    My family and I loved visiting Pismo Beach a few weeks ago and decided to stop again on the way home to check out Wooly's for lunch! It's a little beachfront restaurant that offers a little bit of everything! They offer burgers, sandwiches, tacos, salads and plenty of seafood items like steamed clams, Shrimp Po Boy sandwich and Clam Chowder! We ordered the Philly Cheesesteak with Fries, Kids Quesadilla with Fries, Baja Fish Tacos and a side of Veggie Sticks (which were real veggies). Everything was really good - I loved my tacos. They were flavorful and fresh! Wooly's also offers great drinks as well with a giant bar inside! We really loved sitting outside on the patio - it had great views of the boardwalk and ocean! We couldn't have picked a better day to go too - the weather was beautiful! Wooly's is the type of place where you order at the counter and then they bring you your food - staff were still attentive and helpful even after we received our food. DO NOT FEED THE BIRDS! Overall, it was a good meal with good views! I would absolutely come back the next time we are visiting Pismo Beach! Check them out!

    Gorgeous view!!
    Mary G.

    It was definitely hard to beat the gorgeous view - easy sunset from seating on the deck! Ordering was easy, and the Cobb salad was everything it needed to be. I'm picky, but my substitutions were easy and they got my order correct. So glad we stopped in for dinner while in town!!

    Anna E.

    My boyfriend and I can't stop thinking about this place!!!! We came to pismo beach for the long weekend and found this vibey spot! If you plan to eat here i recommend you prepare to HUNT for seating. It was really packed but luckily we found seating outside. We ordered the calamari which was AMAZING I think about it every day since I had it. The clam chowder and fish tacos were delicious as well. 10/10

    Gerthy D.

    Good service and good food. I've never had a bad plate from Wooly's. Unfortunately, this time was the first time I decided to try their fish and chips; this was also the first time I had bones in an order of fish and chips. Of course, it is always a possibility, but I have come to expect my order to be completely boneless. Overall, you will never have a bad meal here, but I just can't do 5 stars because of the bones this time.

    Outdoor dining!
    Peter H.

    This is a great casual spot right on the beach in the center of Pismo Beach by the pier. My family enjoyed it so much during our stay that we went twice in 2 days! It's very casual, you order at the counter and then pickup your food when it's ready. You can order drinks at a separate counter and they have nice selection of beers on draft. We ordered a variety of items on both visits and everything was delicious. The stand outs were the Seafood Roll and the Fisherman sandwiches. Highly recommend for anyone swinging through Pismo, I would go back on my next visit.

    Ocean view from the outdoor seating
    Anna H.

    The vibes at this place especially during sunset are amazing. The outdoor seating is first come first serve so if it's busy you'll have to awkwardly standby waiting for people to leave. It's probably best to wait until you have a table before ordering because the food is pretty quick. The food was good, the chowder was a little cold and thick for my son's liking but my salad and a cold beer were good.

    Fish and Chips
    Rakshit P.

    We were at the pier during lunch time and saw this place. Found a table easily and placed the order. They have counter service here. Fish and chips were ok. The fries were the better of the two. Onion rings were nice and crunchy. Chicken Sandwich was good. Cauliflower bites were also surprisingly good. Service was friendly. Overall a good option if you are at the pier.

    Happy Hour
    Michelle N.

    Stopped in for breakfast before walking on pier & beach. When you get there- order food on one side and drinks on other side. You get a vibrating caller and find a seat . There's a window to pick up your food. I got a breakfast burrito so did hubs and they were huge, kids got a dish to share- breakfast nachos, & granddaughter got classic cheese crisp. Great food and place to eat.

    Sunset from Wooly's on the pier
    Melissa K.

    Great Food, Sunset Views & Extremely Dog-Friendly! We had a fantastic experience at Wooly's in Pismo Beach. The restaurant is located right on the pier with beautiful ocean views, making it an absolutely perfect spot to enjoy a meal--especially at sunset. Wooly's has a great happy hour, and we loved that they are very dog-friendly, allowing dogs on the patio and even offering a dog menu. That alone earns big points in our book! The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming--not just to us, but to our dogs as well. While our pups can get a little excited and bark occasionally when they see other dogs, the staff was kind, understanding, and genuinely happy to have them there. We always do our best to make sure they don't disturb other guests, and the team handled everything with warmth and professionalism. The food was tasty and reasonably priced. We ordered burgers, chips with salsa and guacamole, plus beer and wine--and everything hit the spot. Of course, we also ordered beef patties from the dog menu, and our dogs were absolutely in heaven. Between the delicious food, friendly service, dog-friendly atmosphere, and watching the sun set over the ocean, this was a truly enjoyable experience. Perfect location, great vibes, and a wonderful time overall. We will definitely be back!

    fish and chips
    Cristina A.

    Wooly's fish & chips was expertly prepared to be served hot and fresh. The fish is cooked to a crispy perfection and paired with our signature waffle fries.

    Fish tacos
    Sandra G.

    We go to woollies a lot we're from out of town so when I see a lot meaning about once or twice a year.. it's nice because you can take your dog and they have dog water for them. This time I got a wedge salad and it was really good. We also ordered fish tacos. Everything was good and refreshing. There's always more people eating than there is seating. So it's good to find a seat first before you go up and order. If that's a possibility.

    Mitzy A.

    Great place to hang out with friends, the vibes are chill and the views are great. The food was pretty good definitely not the best, but for the price and the ambiance it's worth it.

    Clam chowder in a bread bowl
    Diane W.

    Highly recommended spot at Pismo Pier so we came by @5 for dinner. Counter service & find a table - we ordered the clam chowder in bread bowl which was outstanding (they even toasted the top of the bread bowl) & fish n chips w/waffle fries- delicious! Food came out quick, Portions were great & reasonable prices. Great location too! We will be back.

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    Went there with the family on vacation, nice place friendly people fast service good food beautiful views, definitely will be back

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    Great views and fast service. The food we ordered was good too, so shrimp cocktail and nachos.

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    Ask the Community - Wooly's

    Is it pet friendly?

    Yes! We go here with our Doberman. There is usually water bowls for the dogs and they even have a menu for the dogs.

    Can someone post the gluten free menu? I took a picture of it a few months back and can't find it.

    They changed the menu and the only gluten free things are the salads

    Is it possible to order the fish tacos grilled rather than battered and fried?

    Yes

    Are there any veggie options?

    Yes, kale salad, wedge salad, cauliflower appetizer.

    The phone number does not work . Has it closed down?

    Open last week.

    Does this place have heated outdoor setting?

    No Heated as far as I Know- but we were seated indoors with a great view.

    Are you open for outdoor seating?

    Yes.

    Can someone confirm Wooly's seating hours? I work in fire and we finish shift around dark. I'd made reservations at Oyster Loft a while ago and realized upon seating that Wooly's was still open at almost 8 PM. Yelp says 11-6, site says 11-close?

    Hi Tim. I'm a new Manager at Woolys/Oyster Loft (transferred from other location) and wanted to let you know that Woolys is open 11-8 (Sun-Thurs) and 11-9 (Fri/Sat). I'll be sure to get our listing updated with current, accurate information. We do… Read more

    Are you open on the 4th of july?

    Yes

    Pets welcome on the patio during dining?

    Oh yeah. They even have a half dozen doggie bowls for water.

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