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Distasio's On The Bay

3.9 (473 reviews)
Closed • 4:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Food was amazing and not over priced, server and service was awesome, this place is a gem! I highly recommend if you're in the Morro Bay area!

Beef Ravioli Con Quattro Formaggio
Julie E.

I'll be honest, the name threw me for a loop as I was expecting this place to be by the water - it certainly was not but none the less, it was a cute place, romantic, and pretty quiet but I can also see this place being the hub for family birthdays and friend get togethers as well. There was ample seating inside and outside. We had come on a Saturday night in January and we were seated right away. I noticed there were a few tables with 'reserved' signs on them so during busier months being able to call ahead and have your table reserved is always a plus. All the employees we had the privilege of meeting were lovely and the food was pretty good. My fiancé and I enjoyed both of our pasta dishes, although it was your standard Italian food, a step up from Olive Garden but nothing too spectacular. The bruschetta on the other hand was a must, so delicious! The bread was thick and the mixture was plentiful but you better eat it fast because it did become soggy pretty quickly. We ended our night with a cannoli and again, just your standard cannoli. All in all, I think eating here once was enough but if I'm ever in the area and craving some bruschetta, I know where to go.

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Nathan S.

Warm, welcoming, and utterly delicious. The manicotti was divine, the service felt like family, and the spumoni ice cream was the perfect ending. A five-star experience from start to finish.

Such a nice restaurant!
Sarah C.

Excellent food, service and ambiance! Love everything there! Fresh and delicious! We will be back.

Brociole with Penne
Ralph M.

We were in SLO and driving back to Cambria and decided to have an early dinner In Morro Bay. I was craving Italian and remembered seeing the sign for Distasio's so we headed there. We weren't sure what we would find or how the meal would be. Turns out we had a delicious meal, good service and a nice pleasant dinner. My wife had the chicken marsala and it was very good. She was satisfied and would order it again. I ordered the brociole which is something you typically wouldn't find on an Italian restaurant menu. I had it years ago when a grandmother of a friend made it for a family gathering. This brociole was pretty close to that one from the past. It's a thin piece of pounded beef sirloin and rolled with spices and breadcrumbs, tied together and cooked in a tomato based sauce. The hours of simmering creates a decadent sauce and the meat is extra tender. Wow!!! We had some Chianti and dessert and had a great time. We will definitely be back. It wasn't busy because we were there just after they opened but by the time we left, it was getting busy. I can't wait to go back for more of their simple but delicious food.

Wine
Ted R.

Great old school Italian restaurant. Went here on a Friday night. Not too busy but had reservations. I had the half and half spaghetti and meat raviolis. My wife had lasagna. Both very good. Came with warm bread. We brought a bottle of wine and paid reasonable corkage of $8. Great meal and nice decor

Spumoni ice cream cake
Loren L.

I have lived in Morro Bay for 15 years and had never trues this restaurant. This year I decided to try it for my birthday. The food was sooooo delicious and the spumoni ice cream "cake" is a must!

Rib eye
Matt W.

It's a nice restaurant with a lot of seating. The food had good flavor. I had a rib eye and I really liked it. Cooked well and for a decent price. Our server was very friendly and helpful. She had great suggestions to help with our decisions.

Fettuccine Alfredo with shrimp and broccoli
Jon M.

Came to Morro Bay just for a day and wanted some dinner before we head back home. I looked up on google for some pasta and this was the first place I looked. Had some good reviews so wanted to check it out. The service was wait to be seated it wasn't long because it wasn't busy yet. The service was quick and they give you some bread when you sit down. The garlic cheese bread was pretty good and I ordered the fettuccine Alfredo with shrimp. The shrimp was good size wasn't those small shrimp that I seen some use these are a good decent size. But overall experience it was a nice restaurant what made it cozy was the fireplace in the middle.

Beef Ravioli Con Quattro Formaggio
John L.

This place is awesome! I'm visiting all the way from Long Beach. I'm thankful I came here! Service, food, ambiance were on point. We ordered the Beef Ravioli Con Quattro Formaggio, Caesar salad, and Italian platter with a glass of wine. It was very tasty and I didn't feel super bloated or anything after. I fersure dogged my plate! I had the pleasure to meet D and mark. They were super awesome and welcomed us even though we can later towards closing. They were really accommodating, helpful, and entertaining. I'm definitely going to come back and I recommend every tourist to try this place out!

Neville S.

Had our anniversary supper here after spending the day touring the features of Paso Robles. I don't ever order lasagna from restaurants, but it was recommended by the waitress. It didn't disappoint. It was delicious, very rich sauce, very tasty meat. Service was good, waitress was sweet and helpful. The inside of the building was cute with the fireplace in the center. The owner came to talk to us, which I love about these family-owned restaurants! Hope to come here again!

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Love the homemade meat ravioli Quattro fromage....capellini w/ tomatoes...manicotti...its all good. Highly recommend

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Chicken Marsala--tender, beautifully prepared! Wonderful minestrone soup. Excellent service.

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took my fam here.. I gotta say I'm impressed 10/10 definitely the best in town and great service to

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Came in to pick up a delivery order and was treated like family. Refreshing hospitality and wonderful customer service

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Been here twice, both the food and service are great. We ordered the spaghetti with home made meat balls and the chicken parmigiana.

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Bayside Cafe is such a convenient and solid spot if you're staying at the campground nearby. We…read moreordered the clam chowder and the avocado shrimp Caesar salad, and both were genuinely delicious--fresh, flavorful, and exactly what you want after a day outside. What really made it stand out was how easy the whole experience was. We called in the order ahead of time, walked over from the state park, and everything was ready for pickup without any hassle. Super efficient and perfect for a camping trip setup when you don't want to deal with a long wait or sit-down meal. The hostess was also incredibly friendly, which made the whole interaction feel welcoming from the start. Big bonus that they're dog friendly too--always appreciated when traveling with a pup. After grabbing food, we explored the nearby trails around the bay, which honestly made the whole experience even better. We'll absolutely be back the next time we're in Morro Bay.

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