Back today! After being away for a while (years!) and the staff is just as friendly as I remember!…read moreIt's been many years, so different people, but everyone I encountered, was so nice, friendly, helpful! I wish I had asked names, so that I could shout them out! One woman, light brown/blonde hair, seemed to be in training, and she was very helpful, the young man helping her, and who also helped my fiancé choose a lobster he has blonde hair, so very helpful! We are out of towners, but will be back! **went back! Fiancé could not stay away from the fresh/live lobster! The names I want to SHOUT OUT are Justin, and Heidi! They are kind and helpful! Thank you both so much!

First time trying Giovanni's. Ordering was quick when I was there, which was actually what made me…read moredecide to eat here. There was also parking right in front, with no line, which was convenient. I wanted something fried, but when I saw that they use canola oil, I decided to go with the salmon tacos instead. Salmon isn't exactly a local fish, but it's usually a safe bet, especially when it's fresh frozen. I got the salmon tacos, which came as two tacos on two tortillas. The salmon was topped with a little cabbage and tomato, melted cheese, and what seemed to be some onion and cilantro. They also included a small serving of salsa. Overall, they were decent, but not the best salmon tacos I've had. One thing that was a little annoying was that some of the salmon had the dark "bloodline" still attached. I usually scrape that off because I find that part of the fish more bitter and strongly flavored. That's especially awkward with tacos because you're trying to remove it from pieces of fish that are already in the taco. I've had salmon tacos elsewhere where that part had been trimmed off, so there was nothing to deal with. No bones, though. The tacos were a little pricey at just over $20 with tax, but you're in a tourist area and it's California, so that wasn't exactly surprising. They made for a decent meal, and sitting outside was pleasant.

The service and food were all so great!…read more Our server was so kind. Our fish and chips unfortunately came out cold and she took care of it right away and we were so pleased with our 2nd round of delicious fish and chips. The clam chowder was also so amazing! There's both indoor and outdoor seating with a beautiful view of Morro Rock!

Did some quick Yelp researching for places with clam chowder and fish and chips. This place had the…read morebetter reviews. On a quick day trip on a Friday afternoon, we decided to give this place a try. No reservation and were promptly greeted and seated. Although we did not have a full bay view, we had a partial bay view. Some hits and misses with food and service. 1. Bowl of Clam Chowder (no bread bowls available). Chowder was piping hot and had nice pieces of clams (dad got a bit of clam shell..so be careful), celery and potatoes. The chowder was very creamy and not grainy or watery like other locations. I would definitely order again 5/5 2. Fish & Chips: Fresh Pacific cod, lightly breaded, served with house-made tartar sauce. Fish was fried to perfection. 5/5 3. Seafood Pasta: Linguini with jumbo prawns, fresh catch, Cajun cream sauce, garlic bread. Everything tasted fresh and seasoned perfectly 5/5 4. Side of Garlic bread: extremely disappointing. We ordered garlic bread with our chowder, it never came. Waitress decided to serve it with the mains (fish and chips) and we ordered for the entire table and she only brought 2 pieces. 5. Insalata Molina: Mixed greens, arugula, pear, walnuts, crumbled blue cheese, mango vinaigrette. Couldn't tell you if this was any good bc the waitress NEVER brought but charged us for it. She then takes it off the bill and brings me the salad in a Styrofoam container. I told her I didn't want it and put it in my bag. Salad was so soggy (which means the kitchen prepared it and the waitress forgot to serve it) I would not order and do not recommend ordering it bc it was the size of a side salad definitely not worth the price point. 6. Mocktail Lavender lemonade: definitely not balanced, was pretty tart and again the price point was off. It was about 8oz lemonade for $12 They do offer a nice selection of wines. Restrooms are located outside the restaurant and are public restrooms, pretty dirty and out of stock. Although our service was a big miss, I do recommend the food items we ordered. I did take a star off due to the service.

The Dutchie is a great spot to stop by for a meal and I would definitely return! We ordered a…read morevariety of dishes to share and the service was fantastic. Our server was the sweetest lady ever and really elevated the whole experience. Oysters: The absolute star of the show. They were incredibly fresh and tasty. Clam Chowder: As a huge chowder fan, this was easily one of my favorite dishes. It was perfectly creamy and loaded with texture. You could really taste the savory bacon bits throughout the whole thing! Corn Salad: So delish! I loved the sweet burst of corn mixed into the salad. Poke Nachos: The tuna itself was delicious and noticeably fresh, but the dish as a whole was a bit too greasy for my liking. It seemed like the chips weren't fully drained from the fryer, leaving them holding onto too much oil. Local Petrale Sole: This dish was just okay. Unfortunately, both the fish and the accompanying rice were a bit too dry for my taste. The steamed veggies in this dish was super good though!

If you're in Morro Bay and love seafood, this is exactly the kind of meal you hope to find!…read more The oysters were incredibly fresh--straight from Morro Bay--and you could really taste the difference. Cold, briny, and just perfect. We also tried the clam chowder with crab, and it was amazing. Thick, creamy, full of flavor, and loaded with seafood. The fish and chips were just as good. The pieces of fish were huge, with a light, crispy batter and tender, flaky fish inside--everything you want in a great fish and chips meal. Everything tasted fresh, the portions were generous, and every dish hit the mark. If you're craving simple, delicious seafood in Morro Bay, add this place to your list. We'd definitely come back!

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

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

I was craving a good clam chowder. I wanted to try Morro Grill. From their reviews, many said that…read moretheir chowder was really good. I ordered the seafood chowder, loaded! It comes with two pieces of Texas toast. Nicely toasted with a buttery crunch on the outside, yet fluffy anf soft on the inside. Perfect for dipping. Now, about the chowder... The LOADED seafood chowder wasn't really good, it was DELICIOUS!! Our server said it's actually award winning! We will definitely return for their chowder. So flavorful and creamy! Perfect! Our server, Kaitlyn, she was super sweet and also the best. Very thoughtful in thinking of everything. Thank you, Kaitlyn! Morro Grill's reviews looked pretty good so we're looking forward to returning to try their other menu items. Especially their homemade carrot cake that Kaitlin recommended but we were too full. They're located upstairs but they have an elevator if you need it. They have indoor and outdoor seating (right on the water). The outside can get a little warm on sunny days but not as hot as the Central Valley! Morro Grill has only been here a year but we hope they'll last many more, for our return trips!

Our server at the bar, a young woman, was very friendly and attentive. We can be a little…read moreProgressive Auto Commercial these days but she rolled with our non-sensical banter. Mostly we were excited about the mid 90's, early 2000's music playlist that included Biggie; Bone, Thugs, & Harmony; Craig Mack; and some classic R&B joints I'm failing to remember right now. All this while we enjoyed two very cold beers - Michelob ultra for the babe and a Big Sur Double IPA on tap at 9.6 ABV for me. All this, paired with the wings, which were outstanding BTW, and it made for a great stop. Other things to know. -Order of 12 wings can be split into two flavors (choice of buffalo, bbq, or mild). We went with buffalo and bbq extra crispy. -The buffalo have an added pepper seasoning that we loved -Bathrooms are downstairs (there's also an elevator) -2 of the 3 TV's at the bar were not working (biggest critique) -There is outside seating with view of the rock and a beautiful sunset if you time it right (we did, but it was a bit hazy due to the fog or overcast or whatever you call it) -Also, we didn't try any other food so we can't vouch for much else but everything people had looked good and we didn't hear any complaints. TRY IT OR DIET FINAL WORD Definitely try it. Matter of fact, we're going to take our own advice and try it again later today!

The lobster rolls here are 10/10 delicious! I had the Maine Style Lobster Roll, which is tossed in…read morelight mayo and butter with celery, lemon, and chives. They don't skimp on the chunks of fresh lobster. The roll is perfectly toasted, buttery, soft, and fluffy. Together with the lobster, you get a tangy, sweet, meaty sandwich packed with flavor. I also had a side of house made slaw and seasoned flat fries. The slaw has apples and a light vinaigrette that goes nicely with the rich roll. The fries are super crispy onthe outside and soft inside. I've never had fries like these anywhere else and I will be dreaming about them. This cute food truck is located near the water along the Embarcadero. There is plenty of outdoor seating (but not much shade). The people who run the truck are super friendly and inviting. My experience here was really great and I can't wait for my next visit to Morro Bay.

One of the best lobster rolls I've had. They are efficient and honest with their order/wait time…read moresituation. So, they will pause taking orders to catch up - and personally, I prefer that vs. someone taking my order and feeling like I'm Waiting "too long". They have two lobster roll options (we went with the Maine). It was dressed perfectly, had great seasoning and was very a generous portion. We also tried the CA shrimp roll, which had similar dressing/seasoning and was just as tasty. They also have slaw or "flat fries" option, which we opted for and they were so good! There are some benches to sit at & enjoy, or you can walk to the pier and eat there. Very little shade, but there are public bathrooms right by the benches.

What a great little shack with fresh oysters!…read more It's really small inside, but there's a nice patio along the dock that gives a great view of the Rock and sea otters. We ordered a half/half platter which comes with baked and fresh oysters. The baked came out first and were so delicious and hot -- the bread was great for dipping. The fresh oysters were equally as great, slight brine but sweet finish. They have a few local beer & wine selections, but not much. It's also in a great spot to walk around after.

this place is heaven on earth…read more reasonable prices perfect oysters cool staff view of the rock we all love dry cider a must visit in Morro Bay

food & drinks fabulous!! ambiance lovely! an elderly couple fell off there walker and on the road…read moreand staff was quick and happy to help the situation! 10/10

Sat on the patio at sunset and enjoyed the view…read more Waitstaff were very attentive. Cocktails were good, oysters were fine. We didn't order food besides oysters so can't speak to that. We'll be back for cocktails and maybe more!

Wife and I stopped in for lunch yesterday while in Morro Bay. We've eaten at a House of JuJu before…read moreso we knew what to expect and were excited for a good meal. The staff was super friendly, greeted us right away and very welcoming. We got seated quickly and got our order in. I had the slider so I could try 3 of the burgers and my wife had the Dragon Lady. We both really enjoyed our meal, packed full of flavor and well cooked. We were seated right next to the window overlooking the sea and it was a great view, really made the lunch more enjoyable. Great place to drop in if you're looking for a tasty meal with great service.

it's a great vegan with gluten free options. Off beach in…read moreMorro Bay. Food worked and be prepared for beach town prices. They calculate a tip based on the added tax which i don't like... But over all it was a good lunch

If we want to find a good seafood place in Morro Bay, then I recommend kickers. It's like you have…read moreto savor every bite you take. the seafood is steamed perfect. The sauce and crab cakes were amazing, the steamers (with the broth!!!!) is something you would want to taste and experience for yourself. the servers here do a very good job and our server was Cathy who was AMAZING. We stopped here on our way to Morro Bay every time and have a meal here. It's never a disappointment. If you come here a little bit before the dinner hour you can always sit and watch the rock on the bay. It's a nice ambience and don't forget you can bring your dog.

A nice casual place. Beautiful view of the bay. Staff was…read morefriendly. Ordered the baked scallops, lobster bisque and steak & lobster. The lobster bisque was just as good as other reviews said. My fav was the baked scallops. The steak and lobster was ok but was served warm. It took a while to get my soup aa a starter. While waiting I noticed my scallops were waiting on the counter to be picked up. A few minutes after my soup was served my scallops came. I hadn't finished my soup did the main entrée was served (everything from steak, lobster and veggies were warm). I supect the entree was ready for a while but wasn't served because i hadn't been served the soup. Outside of the timing of the food, I enjoyed the food and would come back