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    Kicker's

    4.1 (464 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Krista F.

    Dog friendly restaurant right on Morro Bay. Delicious oysters & lobster bisque. Mojito was different with the soju.

    Smashed Crab and Beef Melt
    Jackson C.

    I got the Smashed crab and beef melt, and I bet it was one of the best things on the menu. Their fries were also very good and their ranch was fabulous. My mom got the rock n roll tacos and she said they were good, but a little lacking in the fish. The service was excellent and the food didn't take long to come out. The restaurant was very clean and I loved the reggae music.

    Lexi T.

    My boyfriend and I were in town visiting and decided to stop by Kicker's! We saw the reviews and the window views were phenomenal online... and the reviews did not disappoint. The food was excellent, the vibes immaculate, and the service top notch! Ryan was our server and he was incredible. He was full of life, great stories, and timely, thoughtful service. You'll have nothing short of an excellent time with him guiding the way. Thank you Kicker's and Ryan for being the best!

    Oyster shooters
    Lillian B.

    Everything was really good. The lobster bisque was phenomenal. Very nice service as well. Good view of Morro Rock.

    Entrance
    Reyna M.

    Stop by this area to check out Morro bay. So we opted for this restaurant for brunch. First impression, no one was at the entrance waiting to greet (mind you they just had opened) we stood there for a few minutes waiting for the host. The gentleman that came out didn't welcome us or anything he just looked at us and I told him a table for 4. Took us to the back of the restaurant and seated us. The waitress was really nice. The food was ok. Unfortunately they did not have breakfast options even though the little flyer that I took from the entrance had breakfast on the menu. The waitress said that has taken out all the breakfast off the menu. I order the shrimp tacos the tortillas were old you can tell they were heated and then stored, and then reheated again. My husband ordered the smashed crab cake and beef melt with the choice of marble rye bread, which unfortunately, the waitress came back and stated that they were no marble rye so he swapped for sourdough. That melt was good. The kids tender and fries were good the kids enjoyed that. The location was good and the decor looked nice.

    Jeri L.

    The server was so friendly and informative. They did not have a liquor license but can serve lesser proof alcohols. It's a cute restaurant by the water. I had the salmon tacos and a piña colada. They did not disappoint. I enjoyed my food and drink. If I'm in the area I would return.

    Lobster Mac, garlic fries and chowder.

    Service was amazing but can't say the same for the food, Sysco quality. You'd except better quality based on the pricing.

    Shrimp and scallops
    Rhyaan B.

    Food was decent needed more salt... We had the lobster Mac, steak with potatoes, shrimp and scallop pasta no sauce, and the sliders with fries. The server was Troy who was nice but seemed a little off today. We requested potatoes with the steak three times and still received rice but he fixed it. Then we spilled fries on the floor and were charged for the replacement. The food portions were good but the prices seemed outlandish for the sizes (I will post pics) and made me kinda think we were paying for the ocean view and the food. But that's inflation for you (thank you politics). I would not rush back to the environment, as the energy was low (one employee I get but, all 4? Come on), and gave the vibe that the staff were so over people but needed the money so yeah, at least we can say we tried it.

    Steamed clams in brothy goodness
    Susana C.

    This is our usual dining spot whenever we take the trip out here, and this time around it was unpleasant. Our server was a blonde older lady who don't introduce herself by name, was quick to bro gout our waters, but when she toon our drink order, she only brought out my husband's beer. When I asked a few questions regarding items on the menu, her answers came across as though she was mildly annoyed. We waited until our food was brought out and I had to ask for a spoon that accompanied the dish I ordered and we reminded her of the soda my son had requested. Also when I unraveled the napkin wrapped silverware, the napkin had stains on it. Super gross!! I think we'll be giving this place a rest for a while. What a shame...

    Italian shrimp and scallops
    Jan C.

    We tried Kickers because they are one of the few restaurants on the Embarcadero that serves Mac and cheese for kids. Our grandson loved it. I got the pasta and shrimp and scallops. It had a spicy tasty pasta sauce. Good service and a restroom near the entrance. View of the bay ambiance

    Taylor U.

    Was excited to try this out as the reviews were pretty solid and I was excited about the oyster bar. I even made a reservation since it was for a Friday evening. Upon arriving we were greeted and sat rather quickly but didn't have anyone check on us for a solid 7 minutes. Once our server arrived we were ready to place our orders and were told "sorry we're out of the avocado ranch" along with "sorry we're out of the large beer glasses".....what..... Food was not that great, we ordered a clam chowder bowl, michelada oyster shooter, half a dozen oysters, fish and chips, and a shrimp salad. Soup tasted like bacon soup....Miche shooter was not very tasty and my oyster was warm... Would not recommend

    Aaron H.

    Cathie the most amazing server by far I will definitely be back highly recommend her !!!

    Calamari Reuben
    Julie S.

    We were just passing through and stopped for dinner . I had the calamari Reuben. Very unique and delicious. My Husband had the traditional fish and chips. His was great as well. The service was quick.

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    Ask the Community - Kicker's

    Is there a Happy Hour at Kicker's?

    I'm not sure

    Is Kickers a good place for breakfast?

    Yes.

    In their description, they list themselves as the "top seafood restaurant in MB" yet they have literally been open only a number of days. How can they be the top restaurant…

    We went there last night awful service and overcooked fish so if they say are the best in Morro Bay but nottt

    Is this restaurant pet friendly?

    I don't believe so,it's a very nice dinner restaurant. If I find out differently I'll surely let you know

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    Ate here on a sunday early evening. The service was super good, every staff member is helping with…read moreevery table. Got lots of free refills on a diet Pepsi. I ordered the half dozen oysters and these were great, especially with the horseradish sauce. Also the bistro fries were good, but very oily towards the end. I got the cioppino since it offered so many different seafoods. It was super light and needed a bit more salt. There was plenty of calamari in it, loved the lobster tail as well. I didnt eat the garlic toast that comes with it as I'm gluten free but my partner said the toast and the soup didn't complement each other. They were just both good on their own. We also ordered the local rock cod and this was good. The vegetables could use more seasoning though

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    The best of my written reviews, dear Yelp Review Readers, are reserved for the establishments that…read more"meet or beat expectations". Morro Grill does it AGAIN! We arrived around 3:30 on a Saturday and the restaurant was moderately busy. Our table was in the interior dining room at the window (nice view). Our Server for this experience (Kate) presented us with menus promptly. Kate was fabulous...her service "spot-on", professional and very personable as well (thank-you Kate). Our order consisted of Drinks : A Lemon Drop (4/5 - the question here was if the cocktail actually contained alcohol. We were assured it did, but the drink was replaced non-the-less. The replacement tasted the same ‍..."our bad", but Kate didn't charge us for either!). A Sandy Beach (5/5 - ya...this cocktail is outstanding!) and a Big Sur IPA (5/5). Our ordered Mains: Mushroom Swiss w/ Bacon 2X - one w/ Beer Battered Fries, the other w/a Side Caesar Salad - (5/5 - a definite "go-to burger " cause it's sooo darn good) Bay Basket (Mahi Mahi w/double Coleslaw) - (5/5 delicious and enough to take home for another meal) Grilled Jalapeno Burger (w/egg and Bacon) - (5/5 - always a winner). The wait for our meal after receiving our drinks seemed remarkably short...yay! This occasion was a Birthday celebration meal for one of our party of 4...and Kate presented us with a very delicious piece of Carrot Cake which was large enough for all of us to share - (5/5...if we could give the Carrot Cake a "higher" score/rating we would. It is, as far as Carrot Cake goes, truly OUTSTANDING!) The dining experience couldn't have been better...Kate's service and customer service in "making it right" with the Cocktail and Birthday Cake, the atmosphere/view and the fabulous food didn't disappoint. Once again, on this occasion, in this Yelper's opinion...Morro Grill on the Embarcadero in Morro Bay truly earned this "really, ya gotta go and enjoy" 5 Star review!

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    Last time I was here I ordered the sliders and a wedge salad. Don't recall how they were but they…read morelook good in the pics!! Had to park across the street in the surf shop parking lot for a handicapped space, luckily the traffic wasn't too bad crossing the Embarcadero. Waited quite a while to be seated. Loud concrete floor with metal chairs, could hear the conversation of all the other diners!! Distractions from people walking by on the Embarcadero, but great Rock view. Ordered cheeseburger with potatoes. Salad was "mixed greens" so I didn't order a salad. Next time I will get their wedge salad, but I didn't know if I could finish it with the burger and potatoes this time. Server said no fries or chicken strips becasue they don't have a fryer. Free refills for sodas, but only a little bit of ice. It was a bit syrupy and had a lack of carbonation, might have been Pepsi instead of Coke. Steak knife included with utensils, which came in handy because the burger was really slippery and I had to eat with a knife and fork!! Potatoes looked overcooked but that was because they are purple potatoes!! They tasted ok, luckily not too spicy like everything is these days. I liked the non-purple potato's texture better. Slow to refill my drink. I will come here again and have the wedge salad, from the pic it looks smaller than I expected this time around so it will be able to be eaten with a burger!!

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