Great food. If you're going to sit at the bar to order, don't expect the older gentleman with dark hair to serve you with any speed. Below par service- looked past us twice, was not greeted, served an existing guest another round, then served a new party that sat after us before making his way over, and proceeded to pass us several times further. Good environment and overall ambiance. read more

This was an amazing candlelit atmosphere that served up casual smiles and good food. The warm sourdough bread was served with real butter and it melted in my mouth. Who said man can not live by bread alone? Lol For my meal I choose the sautéed scallops with sides of mashed potatoes and green beans. The scallops were cooked perfectly with capers and to garlicky perfection. I finished my meal with a crème brûlée and I wasn't disappointed. It cracked open to reveal a creamy lite custard. Service was professional, prompt and friendly. I definitely recommend this place. read more

Dorn's Original Breakers Cafe - Scallops - Seafood Near Me - Morro Bay, California

Their breakfast made me eat more than I needed. The corned beef hash was cooked perfectly, the pancakes were fluffy, and the potatoes were seasoned just right. Sonia was one of the friendliest people we ever met and super attentive. We sat indoor on the corner overlooking the bay and it was nice! read more

Dorn's Original Breakers Cafe - Corned Beef hash an eggs - Seafood Near Me - Morro Bay, California

The best pancakes I've had. They were lighter than normal but still fluffy. The Huevos Rancheros was different from others I've had. The tortillas weren't weren't crispy and just on the side. There were lots of beans more than anything else. The omelet description said ground beef, but it was more onions than anything else. Aside from the pancakes, view, and service, everything else was meh. I'm not sure if it truly is 4 stars in my book, maybe a 3.5. read more

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What a beautiful restaurant and location, it's casual upscale and comfortable and all the portions were generous. The patio has a great view. Highly recommend the seafood kebab with swordfish, salmon, shrimp & scallops! There are a number of really great choices! Service and staff were attentive, helpful and friendly. Note: it looks like more locals go here than tourists. read more

Dorn's Original Breakers Cafe - Bar and reception - Seafood Near Me - Morro Bay, California

Dorn's was recommended by a waiter in Paso Robles so we tried it. We ate delicious locally sourced and prepared sea food at a reasonable price with great service and a fantastic view of Morro Rock. That's a tough combination to beat. read more

Dorn's Original Breakers Cafe - Morro Rock from Dorn's. - Seafood Near Me - Morro Bay, California

Everyone was very nice and the food was delicious! We shared the Spanish Omelette with pancakes and a side of hash browns. The omelette tasted like an enchilada in the best way. Very happy we waiting for our table. read more

The place has a great view of Morro Rock and the breakfast menu is worth checking out if you love pancakes. The service also goes above and beyond what I would normally expect as well. It is a shame that they dont serve their clam chowder until closer to noon, but I'll have to come back again! read more

Food, atmosphere and service were impeccable. We came for breakfast one morning during our stay in the Central Coast. I ordered the Lox and Bagel and my wife ordered the Hang Ten Omelet. By far, the best lox I've ever had (king salmon sourced from Washington). The omelet was amazing with large oysters and a plethora of mushrooms. Hash browns were perfectly cooked. The wait staff kept the coffee hot and full. Server (Joshua) was friendly and helpful. This will definitely be a regular stop for us. read more

Dorn's Original Breakers Cafe - The view from our seats. - Seafood Near Me - Morro Bay, California

Amazed at how good the food and experience was. I'm always looking for that prefect dinner. Thanks to Dorn's for the night.

Opened in 1942, Dorn's is a staple in Morro Bay. We were recommended here for their breakfast, which is delicious! Their seafood omelet is incredible. Generous portions - the omelet was positively packed with fresh crab, shrimp, and mushrooms. I substituted in a side of their pancakes - also super tasty, and a great compliment to the omelet. I only paid $23 for this meal - while it might seem a bit more expensive for breakfast, consider how much food I got, the quality of it, and how delicious it was, great price for breakfast! Grab a window seat or sit outside, and you'll get a beautiful view. Service is efficient, and the staff are friendly. It's a quick and easy walk down to the shops and the water if you want to explore a bit afterwards. Highly recommend stopping here for a delicious breakfast experience. read more

Dorn's Original Breakers Cafe - Breakfast Menu - Seafood Near Me - Morro Bay, California

Best chicken piccata I've ever had! Little pricy but so worth it, it looks so nice inside as well very classy. Service was great we had a big party but the food came out quickly. read more

Dorn's Original Breakers Cafe - outside view - Seafood Near Me - Morro Bay, California

Came on Super Bowl Sunday from arroyo grande and wanted some good pancakes for breakfast. Dorn's was recommended. Got seated at a great spot outside. Very good server. She recommended banana chocolate chip. They were some of the best pancakes I've ever had. Nice view, great service, and delicious. I'll be back again and again. read more

Best seafood on the central Coast. And don't let anyone tell you differently . came here 50 years ago with my parents. It was good then and it's still good now quality of the food and the service is always stayed the same excellent. read more

Nothing has changed about this place. It is always consistently excellent no matter what the halibut was wonderful the breakfast was wonderful. I went three times in one trip. I even got to have the shrimp Louie salad which the gal recommended the crab may not be to my liking so she came through for me in every way the bread, the butter the food is everything delicious. Nothing has changed thank God some things stay the same. read more

This was our first visit to Dorn's in beautiful Morro Bay. Although there was a wait it did not take a lot of time to get a table. Our server Julie was fresh and bubbly she brought our coffee and got our order. My boyfriends mom ordered the Flutter, he got ham and eggs and I ordered the mushroom cheddar omelette! So at Dorn's you can substitute plain toast for muffins or THREE huge pancakes. Of course I got the pancakes with my omelette. Our food came my boyfriend got two muffins! With his meal. The pancakes where by far the best I've ever eaten!!! The staff was incredible bringing coffee and anything we could possibly need. A big shout out to the manager Chris who I seen behind the scenes making sure his well organized restaurant ran perfectly! I made sure to stop by to let him know how much we enjoyed Julie's service. If your in Morro Bay or on your way to Hearst Castle be sure to stop by Dorn's tell Chris I say hello! read more

Dorns is our "go to" for out of town guests. The service is always friendly and prompt, the view of the rock, bay and ocean is exactly what draws people to Morro Bay, and the menu offers a wide variety to satisfy any taste. Dorn's clam chowder is legendary, and they do a great job with burgers, berry cobler, and everything in between. Reliably good food; breakfast, lunch or dinner. If you go for dinner service, pay attention to the nightly specials. They are generally very good. We particularly like fresh snapper piccata or the sole. read more

The fish sandwich and calamari sandwiches are amazing! Large fish fillets cooked to perfection on yummy buns and adorned with fresh veggies. The tartar sauce has chunks of crunchy dill pickles. Yum!! Service wonderful and topped with a great view of the harbor and the Rock. Can't wait to eat here again!! read more

We were served rancid oysters on the half shell, 2 in the order of 6. Unfortunately my wife shot one and realized it was bad half way through and gagged it back up. Ruined the meal so badly we left without our main course. We will not be returning. read more

Great food. Great service. Best pancakes in town. Great view. If you're looking for a good old school breakfast with a few modern flourishes you're in the right place. read more

Our go-to breakfast place. The omelettes are fantastic. Great variety, big and chock full. Great service, kind people, clean, classy ambiance. Cool bar. We've eaten indoors and out. Great views from each seat. Good prices too. read more

I will start by saying that service was amazing! I think our waitress's name is Sonia (it says on the receipt). She was very sweet, so I could give her a 5 alone. However, I honestly did not care for the food. It wasn't disgusting, but it wasn't good. I was disappointed. We ordered the half dozen oysters, which didn't leave an impression at all. The cocktail sauce with the horseradish was way too spicy. The horseradish was overwhelming. Then, when I ate the oysters without it, it was underwhelming. We also ordered the fish (without the chips) + clam chowder combo. I didn't care for the fish. It was bland. The chowder was just okay. We ordered fried artichoke appetizers. I didn't like the yellow mustard condiment it came with. The artichoke had a thick batter casing, which I tend to not like. I personally liked it better with the cocktail sauce. Lastly, we had steamed clams. The clams were overcooked, and the white wine was very evident. It wasn't garlicky and as buttery as I had hoped. Ambiance is a bit touristy. It's the first restaurant from the block, so many people decide to go here. So crowds build up waiting for a spot. The great thing is the wait isn't long at all. My sister and I waited 30 minutes after spontaneously decided to go there. They have a bar with an extremely moody and snappy bartender named Hilary. If I didn't know any better, she didn't like who she was serving and was rude to them and left the drink where she made it with no announcement and walked away. Yet she was very sweet to someone else, handed them their drink, and said thank you. The rest of the restaurant feels like a family restaurant indoors and very relaxing on the outdoor patio area. I don't plan on coming back ever again. Sorry. I was excited, but the outcome fell short of my expectations. read more

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Service was great at the bar but the crab cocktail is no longer what it used to be. There were no solid pieces of Dungeness crab, just little shredded bits of crab and a smaller portion. The chicken piccata was huge but just ok in terms of flavor and the side green beans were doused in oil . I was kind of disappointed this time but will probably go back and try something different. read more

Service most definitely could be improved, food was just so so. I heard it was once a great spot and that food was delicious. Very disappointed as this was highly recommended by Family that lived in the area once. read more

Dorn's is a lovely restaurant, often very busy, with great views. Staff is friendly and efficient. On our recent visit I ordered Caesar salad to split, plenty for two people, good not great. Greens were crisp and the croutons good, dressing was okay. My sand dabs were the highlight of the meal, plenty of fish. However, someone in the kitchen needs to monitor the salt level on the sides, pilaf and spinach were way over salted. I should have sent it back, but I had plenty of food without it. The sourdough bread served with dinner was really good. So overall a mixed bag. I think I prefer it for lunch rather than dinner. read more

Dorn' is our all time favorite restaurant in Morro Bay. We have celebrated our Anniversary and Birthdays here. The food is delicious. My husband ordered the filet mignon and it was cooked to his liking. This time he missed the potato gratin that usually comes with dinner and the boiled potatoes were okay. I ordered the locally caught snapper with rice pilaf and veggies. I asked them to broil it and add a lemon caper sauce which was perfect. The staff here are always friendly, polite and attentive. I will always return to Dorn's whenever we are in town. read more

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Dorn's is a classic seaside restaurant. Awesome food- always fresh with ample portions. Crafted cocktails. Service has been outstanding at each vist. Then you have the incredible views of Morro Rock and the Pacific! Try to be there for sunset... read more

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This restaurant serves great breakfast options, not salty or oily but delicately balanced for the best experience. The view of Morro Rock and the sounds of the seals add to the excitement. There is almost always a line but always worth the wait. read more

We drove into Morro Bay late at night and woke up to an adorable fishing village. We received a recommendation for Dorn's and were able to walk from our hotel. They had outdoor seating with a view of the water and indoor seating next to large windows that were spotless. The service was great. We were in a hurry to meet our next appointment and were very accommodating. I ordered the delicious steel cut oatmeal that was served with raisins, brown sugar, and whole milk with a side of bacon. It was very filling, just what I needed before our planned hikes. read more

Dorn's Original Breakers Cafe - Seafood Near Me - Morro Bay, California

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Made a pit stop here before heading to Carmel for a bite to eat. Was really exited to take my sister here for her bday trip. Food was ok not as good as I remembered. Got the fish and chips, oysters, and clam chowder. Everything needed some seasoning or salt? Bland which made everything mediocre. Sonia our waitress gets 5+ for service, so bubble so engaged and was very helpful in making suggestions and accommodated with a smile. But this needs to be addressed!!! While waiting to be seated I decided to get a drink at the bar. The bartender was name Hilary according to my receipt. Blond pony tail not very friendly but I didn't think much of it. As I was waiting for her to serve me. I asked if I could order with her and she said it would be awhile. I said ok (which it really wasn't a long wait so not sure why she even stated that). She was interacting with another worker cursing and using the f bomb as she was speaking to them complaining about something. She was making some interesting drinks so I asked her what they were. Very short said they were rainbow fizz. I didn't want to ask what was in them because I felt she would lash out. I told her I wanted a Michelada and she asked what kind of beer and I asked if she had Pacifico? She said no.. then I asked what selection she had and she said Modelo and no other choices. So why ask me what kind of beer if you only had one choice and was there only one choice?? Weird.. she told me the total and I gave her my card and she literally walked away after charging me and left my drink on the bar pad where she made it. No handing it to me and a thank you! The rudest server I have encountered in a long time. As I walked out from my meal pass the bar to leave, I saw her hand someone their drink and say thank you to them.. is she racist?! Don't like women?! But I definitely got a "Hilary special" in the worse way. read more

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Cute restaurant with a nice ambiance and views of the bay. We enjoyed our entire meal. Fish tasted fresh. Good service. Nice patio to enjoy the bay views. Our favorite restaurant in Morro Bay. read more

They squeezed us in a half hour before closing and we were a party of 9. That is a big deal. Ambiance was comfortable and pretty and if it had been during the day the day.The food was excellent and the severs were top-notch. I really enjoyed my clam chowder and seafood combination. Everything was delicious and well-cooked. My SIL said his burger was dry but you don't go to a seafood place for a burger so I kind of feel that is on him. Overall great experience and we will definitely be back. read more

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Dorn's is a local institution that achieves the mixture of ambience and great food. The ambience is a nice, casual understated elegance with magnificent views. The restaurant was under renovation for awhile, and it's good to have them back. The new marvelous entrance with the extension of the bar and extra window table seating welcomes diners into a cozy and comfortable interior with wood seating and shiny brass odornments throughout. Artwork with a nautical theme and sailing ship models are displayed. Perched upon a bluff, the restaurant has an absolutely captivating view of the Embarcadero, Morro Rock and the Harbor. The view invites patrons to sit and relax, and just let Dorn's take care of you. Outdoor seating is an option to dine with the sea air permeating one's senses, and become one with the sounds of nature. For the cool days and nights typical in Morro Bay, patio heaters are distributed throughout the wraparound patio. Shortly after being seated for lunch, warm, fresh sourdough bread was delivered with chilled butter cubes, and we were invited to select an appetizer or cocktail. Our server, Elizabeth, was pleasant and knowledeable regarding their menu. Upon her suggestion, we tried the swordfish. It was a nice size portion and was quite flavorful with a fluffy, moist meat inside. We don't see a Sardine Sandwich offered in many places, so I decided to try one here. It was nicely presented as an open-faced sandwich with mayo and green onions on very fresh, spongy rye bread. The plate had accompaniments of whole leaf lettuce, tomato, red onion and a pickle spear. The lunch sandwiches and fresh fish entrees are served with fries, or mixed vegetables, broccoli or a green salad can be substituted for the fries. One of us opted for the green salad while the other had the fries. The ranch dressing was a bit thin and runny, but had a decent flavor. The fries crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Dorn's is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days a week. They do not take reservations, but have a comfortable benched waiting area overlooking their fantastic view of Morro Bay. read more

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Super clean, great food, great service, wonderful view. I ordered a scramble that was YUM- spinach, ground beef, onions, Swiss cheese, and mushrooms. The English muffin was to die for. So buttery, soft, and delish. This was a nice change of pace from the Embarcadero. Would recommend! read more

Wonderful seafood and dinner. The service is great and they always treat you as a VIP. If you like loud, from conversations at tables around you, restaurants this is the place for you. I don't that is the only reason I gave it four stars. But yes, a loud restaurant is a busy restaurant and a busy restaurant is a popular restaurant and a popular restaurant is a GOOD RESTAURANT. read more

Excellent food, service and drinks. Beautiful views and setting. Will definitely return!

This place was well-recommended by travel sites and I can see why. It has a great view of the water and Morro rock. Went there for breakfast. Service was quick. Our server Linda was sweet. She had a great attitude which made us feel welcomed as tourists. We did not want a heavy breakfast so we opted to share. She took the initiative to divide the entrees and put in separate plates straight from the kitchen. We only asked for extra plates but she went above and beyond! We left the restaurant feeling full and energized to start the day! read more

Dorn Dorn Dorn, you don't disappoint. We had a fantastic new year's meal and dreamed of the deliciousness and had to come back the next morning for breakfast, um um um fantastic. Keep up the good work, servers, cooks and head of house... Do not sacrifice what you have built, and stay consistently awesome. Good luck in 2026. read more

Just had a simple bowl of clam chowder. Nothing fancy, but the service (Hanna at the bar) was amazing! read more

Dorn's Original Breakers Cafe - Crab Cocktail. - Seafood Near Me - Morro Bay, California

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This morning my wife and I had breakfast at Dorn's and was impressed with the food we were seeing whisked from server to tables around us. We felt the Ambiance was great and were set to have a great meal. When the first item of our food arrived it was clam chowder and it was great. My wife ordered the Mediterranean omelette with hash brown's that we intended to split and I had a Harry's special with pancakes instead of potatoes and bread since we were splitting. While splitting out half of my wife's hash-browns a small piece of green melon appeared from under the potatoes which I am severely allergic to, I mean epee pen allergic. I was shocked and mortified at the same time. If I had not seen it, it could have resulted in a hospital trip. I put the potatoes back on my wife's plate and abandoned the notion of sharing. Once our server checked to see how the meal was we shared our encounter with her and she said she was sorry and would speak to her manager. She then conveniently didn't show back to our table and I had to flag her down to get the bill and ask for some water. Having been a former chef, I know how important food safety is and it's not a laughing matter to be responsible for anaphylaxis of a patron, and then to be dismissive and and distant once we kindly shared the situation left us very confused and disappointed. read more