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.

There are several things that are super special to me about this place, starting with the…read moreincredible freshness of every bite I've ever eaten here. I especially love the house made dressings on the bowls. My favorite is the Yuzu Ginger dressing, which I always order on my Chowa Okie (Poke) Bowl, instead of the spicy mayo. I love it that one can choose brown rice, white rice, or greens as the base to the bowls, or any combo of the above. The pickled veggies in the Poke salad are so special to me. I also really love the Bulgogi Rice Bowl with filet mignon and their yummy house made Gochujang glaze dressing. They used to have outdoor seating only, but have an indoor dining area now. I enjoy the ambiance very much, with the most fantastic Japanese mural on the wall, and these charming parasols hanging from the ceiling. When you walk in you order at the counter at the door, then grab your silverware and napkins and take a seat anywhere you like. At the end of the meal, guests bus their own dishes. I highly recommend Chowa Bowl in Morro Bay!

First night staying in Morro Bay and I stopped here for dinner with the family. I ordered the poki…read morebowl and the boys ordered ramen- one ordered the Shoyu one and the other Miso. Cute little place with lovely decor- very inviting. You order the minute you come inside. It's very casual and when you are done you put your empty dishes away in the back. If you order a drink it's self serve as well. The poki bowl was abundant and I got half rice and half greens, the cubes fish was fresh. I just wished couple of sauces were offered such as eel or teriyaki sauce, ponzu sauce, or spicy mayo sauce on the side. The sauces would have given it the extra life. Now the ramens....complete passes on both. Noodle texture was probably the best thing for both ramens. Both broth was too sweet and it didn't pass for me as a tasty ramen of any sort. Edible...sure, but I wouldn't come back to eat this.

Fish tacos were excellent. Clam chowder could be a little less salty…read more Great service. Spectacular view of Morro Rock.

Solid 4 5 stars! Sat outside looking at the Rock ( needed…read moresunglasses and a sun shield - cocktail menu worked great!) but got to watch some bird activity. Started with the Orange/vanilla old fashioned ( not too sweet) and the crab cake app. Followed by the blackened Rockfish with veggies and salad. Finished with a decaf cappuccino. All were very good and highly recommended! Service was excellent as well. server was patient with my many questions. Here are the knocks: 1. blue cheese dressing was thin and watery- Anyone who orders this dressing wants it to be chunky and thick. Theirs was not. Please consider upgrading this item 2. Cappuccino took too long to come out.

Such a gem! The bar area for happy hour had a nice view even though it was a bit back from the…read morewindows. Not too loud. Service was excellent. Our server (also bartender) was attentive even when it got super busy. Friendly staff all around. Happy hour (M-F, 3-5pm) was such a great deal! The variety of drinks hit the spot $7 draft beer, $8 margarita, $10 martini). The pork belly bao had soft and fluffy bread. Great flavors. Prawns were so flavorful. Extra dirty martinis 5/5. We will definitely be back when we're in town.

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!

Heard about this place on social media, decided to try. Not a bad spot for casual seafood, however…read morewe did not order anything fried which I've seen other reviews complain about. We got the poke bowl with great fresh fish, and the clam chowder which was filled with clams, not too loaded with potatoes, and perfectly creamy! Enjoyed it very much. Would've preferred our beers to come in full pint glasses like the guys before us, but we got smaller, less-than-pint sized plastic cups :( Hey women can drink the same amount too! LOL

Tried out the new-to-me Take Out Express part of Giovanni's. First off, it was difficult to park,…read moreno handicapped spots nearby so I had to park on the street. That would have been fine, but they have their part of the curve roped off and I would have had to either hop over the rope or walk around. Not very easy for someone with a bad foot. I ordered a cheeseburger & tater tots and chicken strips & fries. There are tables with umbrellas where you can sit while you dine or while you wait for your electronic thingy to go off. There were lots of diners, mostly tourists. The cashier was saying he had worked there for 18 and a 1/2 years while selling up people's orders. Since there was a credit card fee I paid cash, but I missed the fact that they charge for to-go packaging!! And, there is no free refills on sodas. I went to Dollar Tree to buy soda instead. The order took a long time, which doesn't surprise me since there were lots of folks there, and they might share the kitchen with Giovanni's Fish Marker around the corner. The tater tots were not done, should have been crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, right? The burger was not good, the romaine lettuce was totally cooked. The chicken strips were passable, the fries seemed to be battered but they were too soft after sitting in the to-go container with the lid closed. I probably won't come here again, sorry.

Came here for Labor Day weekend and had a wonderful experience. The service was excellent,…read moreattentive and friendly as well and answered all of my questions. The food was also amazing, I definitely recommend the jalapeño bomb and all of the sushi rolls were awesome. The view from the bar was also beautiful! Definitely will be back :)

Wow! 5 stars! Can't say enough about the quality of this spot. The service was impeccably efficient…read moreand reminded me of a time when customer service really mattered! Their thoughtfully curated menu and expert recommendations (shoutout Maile) guided my culinary adventure unlike any other! Best place for fresh sushi in Morro. Will definitely come back. Need I say more?

We were passing through town and wanted lunch. We ordered our food at the counter and sat outside…read more There is a nice view of the ocean. Despite being outside, they checked up on us often. The meal came with Fantastic home made tortilla chips. I had the California burrito. Which was very good, but didn't have shrimp. My experience is the California burrito usually comes with Asada and Shrimp. We also had the chicken Taquitos and a side great salad. Overall, a great meal.

Things change and so do people, and so it is with what once was a wonderful, truly Mexican cafe…read morealong Hwy 1 outside of Morro Bay, CA. They use to serve GIGANTIC burritos, stuffed to bursting with homemade carnitas and other meats. Well, the crowds were no longer there and there was actually parking available immediately in front of the building. And the building looked like it had experienced some hard times. One man at the cash register taking orders. You could read the menu behind him posted on the wall. Very basic options and the interior seating was at 1950s style linoleum kitchen tables and chairs. Probably bought at a flea market. We were crushed. I had a combo platter of one crispy carnitas taco at $23. Ground beef. Very basic and lacked flavor. Outrageous for over $20. Wife had two enchiladas a la carte, cheese and green at $13. Mush. At least we have our memories and hope that someone will come along to resurrect it into at least something close to what was.

Ambiance ~ 5/5 STARS with a view and glass protection from the wind…read more Food ~ 5/5 STARS any item on the menu is tasty and savory. Service ~ Friendly and quick STARS 5/5. Thank you so much... Yesenia!

The best part of Rose's is definitely the view, but to be fair, every restaurant along the…read morewaterfront has the same beautiful scenery, so the view alone isn't enough to make up for the experience. Right after I arrived, the restaurant got absolutely slammed as it was closing. Our waitress was clearly overwhelmed trying to keep up with everyone, but she stayed friendly and professional throughout, and I really appreciated her positive attitude under the circumstances. Unfortunately, the food was a big disappointment, especially for the price. The clam chowder was served cold and lacked flavor. My halibut entrée came with a surprisingly small portion of fish, the vegetables (carrots, squash, broccoli) were cold, and the mashed potatoes were bland and together tasted like a very basic side dish for a $38 plate. The busboy brought the main dish right after the soup, so I had to rush to eat the soup. The waiters should stagger the plates. Overall, the meal felt overpriced and underwhelming. The staff did their best during a very busy rush, but the kitchen simply didn't deliver.

This is our second time here although it was two years in between, but we had yet another delicious…read moreseafood meal with warm and friendly service right on the water. Came here with my family (husband and daughter- aka seafood monster) for dinner and started with the Dungeness crab (fresh sweet served with cocktail sauce and crisp fresh chopped celery) and GAFCO steamers clams (literally could drink a gallon of that broth- excellent!). Then for entrees, I had the special (swordfish, halibut and salmon) perfectly grilled, with their awesome red cabbage side and baked potato, the seafood monster has the seafood linguine with a light Alfredo sauce perfect not too heavy with fresh scallops and fish. And the hubs had the fish and chips- huge flaky juicy fried cod. We ended with the crème brûlée donut with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream- one of the best donuts I've had! Our server Landon was wonderful (thanks for the dessert reco!) and it was great getting to know him. Also great ambiance with views right on the water- and of Morro rock. Highly recommend and look forward to coming back next time we're in Morro Bay!

Very sad. I should have just let my memories of 35 years of coming here be. If they could charge…read moreyou for walking in the door, I'm sure they would. Warm sourdough paper thin slices of day old bread? $5 Small glass of iced tea? $5 Side salad? $13 Early Bird dinner of Jumbo shrimp?(mind you, NOT JUMBO BUT MEDIUM) $26 dollars for 4 shrimp and if you want a anything other than fries, rice or their famous red cabbage that comes in a 1/2 cup size sauce dish that used to not cost a dime, like a baked potato or steamed veggies, get your wallet out! Yes, times are hard but goodnight! I'll miss you GAFC. Best to you.

Best McDonald's experience hands down. Gentleman was super kind and the happy meal has one piece +…read moreSpongeBob toys!

Morro Bay McDonald's is our regular McDonald's. We love to stop by here and pick up a couple of the…read morefried chicken sandwiches and a happy meal so we can give the little toys to our grandkids. We like that they're including apples in the happy meals now and the size of the french fries has been reduced in order to reduce the calories. The fries here are always warm and salty! My husband always saves the burger to enjoy as a snack later in the day. Even though it is a hamburger, it is a high protein snack. This McDonald's isn't too busy. You can always park in the front lot and the line for the drive-through is never too crowded like some that we go to. This will remain our hometown McDonald's!