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This establishment has the highest rating for a fish and chip place in Pismo Beach. They were unfortunately out of halibut so we opted for Rock fish. Freshly fried with some of the most delicious tartar sauce.
Nice lunch at El Pizmo for our first time. We wanted to try something other than Splash or Ada's for chowder which are our go to touristy spots. What I enjoyed about the chowder here is it was herby. Lots of flavor, even found a bay leaf in ours haha We ordered the fisherman's platter to get a sample of a few items. All were decently good. Will say though, not sure why but these fries were some of the best I have had in a long time. Perfectly crispy. And dunked so nicely and tasted amazing with the clam chowder. Mmmm chowder fries.
I have to be honest, at first glance it was slightly a letdown. But then I realized we are used to batter that makes it look larger. Everything was cooked perfectly, the calamari was very good, the fish had great flavor and it filled us up. I can't wait to go back and order something differently.
This place was amazing. Fish and chips is one of my wife's favorites however found out about 1 1/2 years ago she has a gluten intolerance so hasn't had any since. We came to Pismo for her birthday weekend to celebrate and she saw this place was gluten free, so we had to come. The fish and chip were fantastic. We struck up a conversation with the owner about how he started and he shared the origin story. He was super nice and even offered me a sample of their clam chowder which was amazing and some smoked salmon that I will have dreams about tonight! Their cod and halibut are both fresh caught locally. Definitely worth a visit if you are in Pismo. We will definitely be back during future visits!
The service was very quick and the food was delicious! We ordered a dozen oysters, clam chowder fries, fish and chips, and Baja tacos. The oysters were so fresh and they had a variety of hot sauces for us to pair with it. The ambiance is very local mom/pop vibes. I will definitely be coming back next time I visit the central coast!
Little place in Pismo, restaurant is small. Young lady at register was nice. We ordered the 3 piece Halibut fish and chips. Fries were good & crispy. Halibut was fresh, but we preferred the Rock Cod fish tacos, for us the Rock cod was way better. Better fish for a fry, the batter was crisp and crunchy. The meat was moist. Chairs are high chairs but small for the rump, not very comfy. We shall try again.
We came in on July 4th for a quick light bite and ordered a small poke and 1/2 dozen oysters. You order and pay at the register and they bring out your food. The staff were friendly, the vibes were casual and more importantly the food was great. Generous portion of poke and very seasoned in marinade. The oysters were meaty and delicious. I ended up ordering 1/2 dozen more and a side of rice to go with the poke. I do wish the rice was more of a sushi rice but it still worked. Would definitely come back the next time we are in Pismo. What a great find.
I stopped in only for a short time, and they specialize in fish & chips. Ambiance was what you'd expect of a fish and chips place near the beach. Service was friendly, and the owner (?) was a merchant marine previously, which is cool. The Baja fish taco was decent and had some spice, but the toppings made me want to order the fish & chips. I'd guess that the fish and chips would make it a 5 star vs. the 3~3.5 star fish taco. Note that I'm comparing it to fish tacos you'd get near the border, but for something around Pismo Beach, should be top tier.
I'm celiac and when we travel, my husband is so good about researching safe restaurants for me to eat! I am so glad he found this fish place! Fish and chips in a dedicated fryer ... gluten-free meal and gluten-free safe clam chowder! Everything was delicious and I am super happy!
Had dinner here at this small little eatery while in town recently. Greeted with a welcome entering, walk up counter service, place your order and pay they bring you your food when its ready. The fresh seafood is excellent here, and made to order. Started with a dozen Oysters on the half shell, they were so tasty and fresh with just a squeeze of lemon. Ordered the Fish and chips for dinner, the three piece Rock Cod basket. It was very good, three nice size pieces of cod on top of a pile of golden brown fries. Served with lemon wedges and tartar sauce. Well made and cooked to near perfection. This place has great fresh seafood and is definitely worth the effort and time. Glad I stopped and recommended 4.5 Stars rounded up for the friendly gracious service 01142
I love fresh seafood and no trip to Pismo is complete without some. Having never stopped in El Pizmo, it was time, on this trip, to try it out! Service great and the food comes out super fast. And holy moly is it all incredibly fresh! The chowder?! The chowder. It's insanely good. So herbaceous and huge pieces of clam with the smallest potato bites; you're not getting a bowl full of filler here. The shrimp? Succulent. The oysters? Perfectly shucked and served with the appropriate amount of lemons. Even the tartar and cocktail sauces shine. This place rocks. My gripes are hella minor. I wish my oysters were served on ice. The ketchup bottle desperately needed wiping down/cleaning, as did some of the hot sauce bottles. And the seating options are those metal chairs that aren't the most comfortable but this isn't a spot for a leisurely meal. You're meant to get in, fill your belly, and get out. 10/10 will be back though next time I'm in town.
We loved the fish tacos at El Pizmo Fish Company! They were fresh, flavorful, and definitely something we would order again. The papaya salad was also delicious, with just the right amount of spice. We'll absolutely come back the next time we're in town. Definitely a place to check out if you're in the Pismo Beach area!
Back again Love it here! Food always tastes great. Services is always friendly. Do not miss it is well worth it. Love smoked salmon tacos. Clam chowder very good as well. Very comfortable ambiance. Thank you
Whoa! And when I say "whoa"! I mean WHOA! If you know you know. If you don't - this IS the SPOT! If you like fish tacos - I'm not sure where you can find better in a 50-mile radius. Best ever! The hot sauce bar is close to my heart as well. Fabulous selection of sauces! Love this place! read more
15 days ago
Visiting the area and was looking for a place for some oysters around the Pismo Beach area. We had a bit of a time crunch so wanted something good but quick, and settled on this. There was a few tables full with families and couples when we walked in. Feels very small town, coastal city vibes. The staff was super sweet and worked moderately quick. We ordered quite a bit of food for the three of us as we worked up quite an appetite. We ordered the following: -Clam Chowder Fries 3/5- Loved the clam Chowder portion. Very flavorful and creamy. The fries were cooked well, but they were definitely overshadowed with the amount of clam Chowder over top. Definitely interesting combination! -Dozen Oysters 5/5- For the price, felt you got a good amount of oysters that were fresh and not too fishy! -Baja Fish Taco 2.5/5- the fish did not really shine when fried. Had some pieces that tasted a bit overcooked and felt that it hindered the taste of the fish. Fresh ingredients for the topping though. -Shrimp Taco 4/5- Really enjoyed the fried shrimp with all the taco fixings. It tasted very fresh and flavorful! There is also an extensive hot sauce bar on the counter for you to take back to your table to pair with your foods. I really enjoyed trying new hot sauces with my tacos! Also there is no bathrooms inside this restaurant to be aware, you would have to go to the bathrooms located elsewhere in the area. Overall, I really enjoyed the food for fresh seafood to satisfy any cravings you may have coming to the beach! Would definitely recommend and stop by again soon! read more
The restaurant has a casual, laid-back atmosphere. This was recommended by a local, and it quickly became one of our favorite stops whenever we visit Pismo. We had the chance to meet the owner, who fishes in the morning and serves the fresh catch at the restaurant later in the day--now that's how you know the seafood is truly fresh. The owner is not only the cook but also personally serves the food, and his friendly personality makes the experience even better. He offered us a free taste of their ceviche, which was so good that we ended up ordering it. We also tried the daily recommended fish. The fries were perfectly crispy, just the way I like them. read more
3 months ago
Nice lunch at El Pizmo for our first time. We wanted to try something other than Splash or Ada's for chowder which are our go to touristy spots. What I enjoyed about the chowder here is it was herby. Lots of flavor, even found a bay leaf in ours haha We ordered the fisherman's platter to get a sample of a few items. All were decently good. Will say though, not sure why but these fries were some of the best I have had in a long time. Perfectly crispy. And dunked so nicely and tasted amazing with the clam chowder. Mmmm chowder fries. read more
I have to be honest, at first glance it was slightly a letdown. But then I realized we are used to batter that makes it look larger. Everything was cooked perfectly, the calamari was very good, the fish had great flavor and it filled us up. I can't wait to go back and order something differently. read more
This place was amazing. Fish and chips is one of my wife's favorites however found out about 1 1/2 years ago she has a gluten intolerance so hasn't had any since. We came to Pismo for her birthday weekend to celebrate and she saw this place was gluten free, so we had to come. The fish and chip were fantastic. We struck up a conversation with the owner about how he started and he shared the origin story. He was super nice and even offered me a sample of their clam chowder which was amazing and some smoked salmon that I will have dreams about tonight! Their cod and halibut are both fresh caught locally. Definitely worth a visit if you are in Pismo. We will definitely be back during future visits! read more
23 days ago
The service was very quick and the food was delicious! We ordered a dozen oysters, clam chowder fries, fish and chips, and Baja tacos. The oysters were so fresh and they had a variety of hot sauces for us to pair with it. The ambiance is very local mom/pop vibes. I will definitely be coming back next time I visit the central coast! read more
3 months ago
Little place in Pismo, restaurant is small. Young lady at register was nice. We ordered the 3 piece Halibut fish and chips. Fries were good & crispy. Halibut was fresh, but we preferred the Rock Cod fish tacos, for us the Rock cod was way better. Better fish for a fry, the batter was crisp and crunchy. The meat was moist. Chairs are high chairs but small for the rump, not very comfy. We shall try again. read more
We came in on July 4th for a quick light bite and ordered a small poke and 1/2 dozen oysters. You order and pay at the register and they bring out your food. The staff were friendly, the vibes were casual and more importantly the food was great. Generous portion of poke and very seasoned in marinade. The oysters were meaty and delicious. I ended up ordering 1/2 dozen more and a side of rice to go with the poke. I do wish the rice was more of a sushi rice but it still worked. Would definitely come back the next time we are in Pismo. What a great find. read more
I stopped in only for a short time, and they specialize in fish & chips. Ambiance was what you'd expect of a fish and chips place near the beach. Service was friendly, and the owner (?) was a merchant marine previously, which is cool. The Baja fish taco was decent and had some spice, but the toppings made me want to order the fish & chips. I'd guess that the fish and chips would make it a 5 star vs. the 3~3.5 star fish taco. Note that I'm comparing it to fish tacos you'd get near the border, but for something around Pismo Beach, should be top tier. read more
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I'm celiac and when we travel, my husband is so good about researching safe restaurants for me to eat! I am so glad he found this fish place! Fish and chips in a dedicated fryer ... gluten-free meal and gluten-free safe clam chowder! Everything was delicious and I am super happy! read more
Had dinner here at this small little eatery while in town recently. Greeted with a welcome entering, walk up counter service, place your order and pay they bring you your food when its ready. The fresh seafood is excellent here, and made to order. Started with a dozen Oysters on the half shell, they were so tasty and fresh with just a squeeze of lemon. Ordered the Fish and chips for dinner, the three piece Rock Cod basket. It was very good, three nice size pieces of cod on top of a pile of golden brown fries. Served with lemon wedges and tartar sauce. Well made and cooked to near perfection. This place has great fresh seafood and is definitely worth the effort and time. Glad I stopped and recommended 4.5 Stars rounded up for the friendly gracious service 01142 read more
I love fresh seafood and no trip to Pismo is complete without some. Having never stopped in El Pizmo, it was time, on this trip, to try it out! Service great and the food comes out super fast. And holy moly is it all incredibly fresh! The chowder?! The chowder. It's insanely good. So herbaceous and huge pieces of clam with the smallest potato bites; you're not getting a bowl full of filler here. The shrimp? Succulent. The oysters? Perfectly shucked and served with the appropriate amount of lemons. Even the tartar and cocktail sauces shine. This place rocks. My gripes are hella minor. I wish my oysters were served on ice. The ketchup bottle desperately needed wiping down/cleaning, as did some of the hot sauce bottles. And the seating options are those metal chairs that aren't the most comfortable but this isn't a spot for a leisurely meal. You're meant to get in, fill your belly, and get out. 10/10 will be back though next time I'm in town. read more
2 months ago
We loved the fish tacos at El Pizmo Fish Company! They were fresh, flavorful, and definitely something we would order again. The papaya salad was also delicious, with just the right amount of spice. We'll absolutely come back the next time we're in town. Definitely a place to check out if you're in the Pismo Beach area! read more
6 months ago
Back again Love it here! Food always tastes great. Services is always friendly. Do not miss it is well worth it. Love smoked salmon tacos. Clam chowder very good as well. Very comfortable ambiance. Thank you read more
3 months ago
100% recommend. I have not had Hawaii level poke in California until this spot! I had to get a ton to take home with me. Sooo fresh and so good. Great prices. Their clam chowder and oysters were top tier as well. read more
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There's a very homey vibe to both this place and the service that we received, it was relaxed. Unfortunately they were out of poke The tacos we ordered were decent, personally I would have liked more flavour in both but maybe that's because I burnt my tongue at Kbbq the day before. My partner said the tacos tasted good and we both were satisfied with the quality of the fish The calamari and chips looked disappointing to begin, there is not much calamari but some of the pieces are thicc bois. The taste however was great! With the tartare and cocktail sauces provided this was my fav of the three dishes. Wont back down that it is pricey for the amount given but the quality is undeniable! read more
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Wow great clam chowder! I liked the depth of flavor. Fish tacos - I liked the cabbage and salsa toppings- it felt very fresh. The tortilla was a bit burnt so it kind of affected the taste overall. Overall I think the fish tacos were just alright because of this. Halibut fish and chips - juicy and tender - piping hot. read more
5 months ago
First time we went, we absolutely loved the food, so much so that we planned the last day of our trip so that we could finish it by eating there again. Unfortunately, they closed over an hour early for whatever reason and we couldn't finish our plans or enjoy the food again. Not a huge deal but kind of a bummer ngl read more
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21 days ago
Came on a little family day trip and was searching the area for some good chowder! I know a lot of people love splash cafe, for me yes it's good but let's not overhype and wait in long lines when there's so much other places you can give a try. I came straight here and ordered their seafood salad, chowder, fresh poke, fish and chips, fried calamari and raw oysters. Let's just say I had to come back to get chowder to go! I believe it's also gluten free. The place isn't huge but they have plenty of seating. I was access to the restroom as well. Inside kinda gives me deli style. They have a few table and chairs to eat outside as well. Also a table filled with so many different hot sauces! Yes if you like spicy they got options!!! Even a house made mango habanero saauce. The chowder was bomb, thick but not too thick, so flavorful and plenty of chunks in there. Bomb! Get it. The calamari was also good, they come shaped as sticks they looked like huge potato wedges. The fish and chips were great with the tartar sauce and extra lemons, I got the rock fish? I'm not sure something rock, it was flaky and really meaty. The chowder fries were good too jsut French fries with chowder on top. Seafood salad was refreshing and delicious. Fresh poke had great seasoning and she also gave me a bag of tortilla chips to eat with it. I like how they serve tacos there as well. Star of the show was the dozen of raw oysters.... Soooo fresh and juicy so good! Some weee smaller than others but it was perfect! I'm still thinking about them. Great service, super fast and everything was hot and fresh! Definitely grab a bite here you will not regret it. read more
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Are you guys open on Mondays? Went by at 6:15 and all closed up even though closing is posted at 7. I leave on Wednesday and really bummed I'm missing my chance for gluten free chowder and fish & chips because you don't open until Thursday. read more
3 months ago
Great place to eat. Food is so delicious. Fresh and tasty. Come here every time I come to Pismo. Don't miss out. Give this place a try. You won't be disappointed read more
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