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    Wooly's

    4.0 (1.8k reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Outdoor seating

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    Line moves fast, order, get a buzzer, find a seat, food ready in 15 minutes.  Model of efficiency!
    Mina L.

    After a long walk on the beach, we found ourselves sooooo hungry. Wooly's is located right by the pier. Arrived Saturday at 3pm, just in time for happy hour. The line was 6 people deep and went quickly. We ordered a crispy chicken sandwiche , wings, & garlic fries. Our buzzer buzzed about 15 minutes after ordering. Everything came out hot and delicious. Considering how busy it was they got our food out quickly. The place has seating, indoors and out. We were able to find seats indoors, away from the sun. They can definitely have more umbrellas out there. Inside was nice and cool with a bar and sports playing on the tv. I would recommend Wooly's for awesome beachside food.

    If you are visiting Pismo Beach, put Wooly's on your list.The view is fantastic. The shrimp po' boy was perfectly prepared and hit the spot. Make sure you load up on sides because both the waffle fries and the onion rings are amazing--crispy, seasoned well, and addictive. Highly recommend!

    Cobb Salad was excellent!
    Nathan D.

    Great views of Pismo Beach and great food !! Fish tacos were huge and delicious , 3 monster tacos loaded with fish, crunchy slaw and a tasty sauce. Cobb salad was spot on , chicken was warm and freshly grilled and tasty. I eat a lot of cobb salads and hate chilly pre cooked chicken that doesn't taste fresh. Woolys was awesome, we ended up coming back for breakfast burritos when we left town and they were really good also. Can't beat the views and the food is legit, well done !!

    Menu
    Leah Y.

    Decent burgers and tacos. Pretty much what you would expect from a place like this but it's done well. We enjoyed the meal and even though it was really busy, the food came out in good time and the tables were clean.

    Bar area
    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!

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    DJ R.

    While visiting the Pismo area on vacay. Some friends recommended Wooly's for some good lunch snackeroos. Fish tacos were highly recommended so I decided to give em a shot. Wifey went with the chicken nachos. Fish tacos were not bad. I prefer grilled over battered so personal preference. But the Nachos were fiya! Had to sacrifice my body and help the wifey with the nachos since it is way too much for one person . Outdoor seating is nice but can be a bit warm sometimes and don't feed the birds lol

    Clam chowder with all the fixings
    Ronda J.

    At first we we're not gonna go to Wooly's because the line look like it was out the door. We went around 4 PM and it wasn't too crowded. We ordered at the cashier and the food was ready pretty quickly. We had been eating a lot of seafood so we went for the Carne Asada tacos and my husband got the carne asada burrito. He couldn't resist trying the clam chowder though. Everything was delicious. After our food, we decided to have a cocktail and sit on the patio. It's a very lively atmosphere. We enjoyed ourselves and we enjoyed the food here.

    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!!

    Fish tacos
    Kimberly D.

    The food was great! I had the fish tacos and my husband had the Chilaquiles. At Woolley's you go to the counter and order your food and they bring it to you. As soon as we were done eating they came immediately to gather the dirty dishes and clean the table.

    Chicken nachos
    Tonya G.

    Great vibe and the crispy chicken sandwich was the best my daughter got that sorry no picture I got the chicken nachos they were very dry even with all the sides piled on top. But I was hungry I ate them.

    Patio
    Katerina B.

    Haven't been here in a while. It's been at least several years and we stopped going here because the quality of the food went down and the service was horrible. Tried it again today and loving the new counter service approach. The food was really good and the atmosphere was great. I'll definitely be back.

    Side of beans, rice & sour cream
    Jennifer N.

    We stopped in for dinner and the prices and food were good! Staff was friendly and helpful but the seating situation was like the Wild West...I love a pet friendly when the pets are...well...friendly? Beautiful location and I won't let the couple with absolutely no clue that if their dog bites them it is probably not safe around strangers ruin the review. Minus a star mainly because snarling and barking dog should have been asked to leave...

    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.

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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… 

    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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    Cracked Crab

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    4.1(2.2k reviews)
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    My wife and I had a great lunch today. The Host and Waiter were friendly and attentive. They both…read morecame over at some point to ask how everything was. I told them it was "Delicious!" I heard the other Waiters as they served the clients. They were very friendly, professional and served the customers with a smile. The location is on a busy street so as you dine and you look out the window you get to see all the people driving and walking by. It's great if you love to people watch. Some of the plates coming out looked AMAZING. We had the Crab Dip, House Salad, Crab Louis Salad and Clam Chowder. Everything was delicious and satisfying. We even took home a slice of Key Lime Pie. We'll be going back again.

    The Cracked Crab is a well established restaurant on Price street serving yummy food for many years…read morenow. Cute and casual restaurant displaying many lovely beach murals and specializing in seafood. DJ was our fantastic server today. He was Friendly & attentive. We ordered 2 buckets with crab & shrimp. Our order came out steamy & tasty very quickly. The buckets include a choice of crab, shrimp, mussels & clams. It includes corn, potatoes, sausage & your seafood choices. They have many seafood options besides the buckets. DJ was so accommodating throughout our meal. We dined early around 5pm, but if you go during peak hours, lunch or dinner you may have a wait. They do not take reservations. They are moderately priced and portions are good. For a fun beach y experience definitely drop in for a meal.

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    The Oyster Loft

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    4.5(1.6k reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    Perfect spot for dinner right off the Pismo Pier with an amazing ocean view. The service was warm…read moreand attentive, and every dish we ordered was fresh and delicious. The oysters were incredibly sweet and creamy, the octopus was perfectly tender without being chewy, and the Kurobuta pork chop was cooked to perfection, juicy, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. The chicken was another standout, with wonderfully crispy skin and tender, juicy meat. Even the Caesar salad was fresh and exactly what you'd expect from a classic Caesar. Overall, we had a fantastic dining experience. Great food, excellent service, and unbeatable ocean views make this a place I'd definitely come back to.

    Haley (server) mentioned that the owner/chef is a Pismo Beach native who studied abroad to earn his…read moreculinary credentials. Amazing! Two hostess greeted us, one smiled while the blonde appeared like she was not having a good day. Quite unfortunate that an amazing restaurant like this has an employee greeting its customers and do not understand that they are the face and first impression of the business. She did not know how to speak cordially, no smile and just had a bad attitude. Michael and Haley more than made up for the hostess who almost caused us to cancel our reservation and celebrate elsewhere. The service was outstanding, consistent and welcoming. Ambience is phenomenal. We sat at the patio and enjoyed watching the sunset for an extended time. Tables were separated enough to provide enough privacy. We had the seafood tower, roasted beets, Mac n cheese, peanut butter tower and a couple of cocktails. They were all delicious and prepared and presented well. Definitely enjoyed the meal and experience. I hope that they train the blonde hostess to be a better representation of their establishment.

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    Ventana Grill - Mahi Mahi Civeche

    Ventana Grill

    4.1(3.1k reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$

    Great food. Great bartenders but the music is terrible. They need to rethink their play list…read more Puts me to sleep . Makes me want to leave for a more livelier place.

    An Unforgettable Birthday Dinner with Breathtaking Ocean Views!…read more We came to Ventana Grill in Pismo Beach for a Sunday night dinner date to celebrate my wife's birthday. This place definitely gets packed, so I highly recommend reserving a table in advance. We were lucky enough to get a window seat, and the outdoor patio views of the ocean are simply amazing! On top of that, the staff here has definitely become even more friendly--our server, Zach, was super efficient and attentive throughout our meal. The food was incredible from start to finish: * Mahi Mahi Fish Ceviche: We started with this alongside fresh tortilla chips, and it was honestly one of the best ceviches we've ever had. * Clam Chowder Soup: This special clam chowder came served with Parmesan cheese bread, which was absolute perfection. Again, hands down one of the best soups we've tasted! * Molcajete Surtido: For our main dish, we ordered this classic feast loaded with grilled colossal shrimp, arrachera steak, chicken breast, chorizo, spring onion, jalapeño peppers, nopalitos, avocado, pork rinds, molcajete salsa, queso fresco, and corn tortillas, served with a side of rice and beans. All the meats were so tender and flavorful, and the rice and beans were really nice. We were so full that we didn't even get to touch the tortillas! To top off a wonderful evening, they brought out a complimentary ice cream with a candle to celebrate my wife's birthday, which was such a thoughtful and sweet touch. Whether you're planning a special date night or a family outing, we definitely recommend Ventana Grill!

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    Vista Steak and Seafood - Oysters rockefeller

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    4.3(708 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    A friend and I ordered the Surf & Turf, Clam Chowder, and dessert. It was one of the best meals…read moreI've ever had! The chowder had the freshest of clams and the chunky consistency and sweet taste of the ocean made it the best chowder hands down. The filet was scored and cooked exactly as ordered, between medium rare and medium. It was tender and delicious. The squash medley was cooked perfectly with just the right amount of crunch. The generous lobster tail was buttery and finished just right on the grill. The spiced carrot cake had a delicious cream cheese icing. Jake was our server, I wonder if he is the same Jake that saved Christmas for our family! He catered to our every whim. The best service I have ever received! Our drinks were always timely refilled. He anticipated what we needed even before asking. I could not ask for a better experience!

    Sat in the bar area on a busy Sunday night. If you want to sit in the main dining area, make a…read morereservation! Service was fantastic, especially for the gentleman being what looked like the only server! Food was 10/10. Calamari: Rings and tentacles...so good! My 10 year old had the pizza- Big portion, ate 1/2 of it. Was so happy. Rack of lamb- highly recommend! Mussels and Clams: Was very good. I learned that clams are not my favorite but there my fault not theirs. Dessert: Sorbet and the carrot cake pictured! Server said carrot cake was shareable...my husband and I disagree on that!

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    Blue Seafood & Grill - Ceviche oysters

    Blue Seafood & Grill

    4.5(350 reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $$
    Family-owned & operated
    Discounts available

    We got lucky arriving early on a Friday night. Since it wasn't too busy yet, we were seated right…read moreaway. We were placed on the back patio, which was beautiful, covered, heated, and thoughtfully decorated, making it a very comfortable and inviting space. We ordered the Cajun Seafood Boil, and it did not disappoint. It came with a generous amount of crab, shrimp, lobster, clams, and mussels. The seasoning was bold and flavorful without being overwhelming. The corn, potatoes, and sausage were perfectly portioned, complementing the seafood instead of taking the focus away from it. The rich, buttery garlic sauce tied everything together and was absolutely delicious. We also ordered the half-shell oysters, which were the perfect medium size. They were meaty and had the rich, briny flavor I enjoy. Our server, Angel, was outstanding. Our food came out quickly, she checked on us regularly, and she was attentive to everything we needed without any delay. Overall, we had a fantastic dining experience from start to finish. Great food, excellent service, and a wonderful atmosphere made this an easy place to recommend for the whole family.

    I tried the melted shrimp tacos, and let me tell you--they are beyond delicious. Honestly,…read morebreathtaking. If you haven't tried this place yet, you need to. I'm pretty brutally honest when it comes to food, and trust me... you'll be thanking me later.

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    Amazing oysters.

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