We got lucky arriving early on a Friday night. Since it wasn't too busy yet, we were seated right…read moreaway. We were placed on the back patio, which was beautiful, covered, heated, and thoughtfully decorated, making it a very comfortable and inviting space. We ordered the Cajun Seafood Boil, and it did not disappoint. It came with a generous amount of crab, shrimp, lobster, clams, and mussels. The seasoning was bold and flavorful without being overwhelming. The corn, potatoes, and sausage were perfectly portioned, complementing the seafood instead of taking the focus away from it. The rich, buttery garlic sauce tied everything together and was absolutely delicious. We also ordered the half-shell oysters, which were the perfect medium size. They were meaty and had the rich, briny flavor I enjoy. Our server, Angel, was outstanding. Our food came out quickly, she checked on us regularly, and she was attentive to everything we needed without any delay. Overall, we had a fantastic dining experience from start to finish. Great food, excellent service, and a wonderful atmosphere made this an easy place to recommend for the whole family.

I tried the melted shrimp tacos, and let me tell you--they are beyond delicious. Honestly,…read morebreathtaking. If you haven't tried this place yet, you need to. I'm pretty brutally honest when it comes to food, and trust me... you'll be thanking me later.

This was the best food I've ever had at a restaurant. Everything was good including the serviceread more

Ada's Fish House in Pismo Beach should come with a warning: "May cause canceled plans and an…read moreemotional attachment to clam chowder." Their award-winning clam chowder deserves every bit of the hype. Rich, creamy, and packed with flavor, it's the kind of chowder that makes you stop talking mid-conversation and reconsider whether anyone at the table really needs your attention. I came to Pismo for the ocean, but apparently my heart belongs to a bowl of soup. Now for the hidden gem: ask for the cocktail sauce they serve with the crab cocktail AND the vinegar-and-red-onion mixture they use for the oysters. Mix those together. You're welcome. That tangy, zippy combination is fantastic with seafood and doubles as a ridiculously good dip for the fries. Ketchup can take the afternoon off. And Jasmine, the bartender, is PHENOMENAL!! Her service and drinks will have you so happily parked at the bar that you'll forget there's an entire beach and a beautiful area outside waiting to be explored. "We should go watch the sunset." "Absolutely... right after we ask Jasmine for another round." Go for the seafood, fall in love with the chowder, try the sauce combination, and grab a seat at Jasmine's bar (Not the name but if she's bartending, it's her bar!). Just leave some room in your itinerary for accidentally staying longer than planned.

Terrific food! Terrific service! Very easy and chill ambiance. Me my wife and my 1.5 yo had a blast…read moreeating clam chowder on a bread bowl after watching sunset from the dunes!

The food was delicious, we stopped here because we had a large RV and another truck with a large…read moretrailer. There was plenty of parking on the street on a Sunday afternoon so that was easy. The young lady at the register was extremely sweet and welcoming. Service was fast and tasted very fresh. If you're looking to skip the hassle of going into the pier, try this spot. The clam chowder is waaaaay better than Splash.

Been coming here for a while now and they always have a decent selection of fresh fish. Came in…read morelast weekend for some black cod, and when I came home noticed it was pretty fishy. It wasn't spoiled, and it tasted perfectly fine, but it also wasn't as fresh as their usual cod that I get all the time. Came back this week to let them know and they gave me some California Halibut free of charge. That's how you keep customers coming back.

Love this spot for fresh fish and amazing oysters. They are also always so friendly, knowledgeable…read moreand nice every time. Just got some help from Chad in picking the perfect options for my party tonight and he was fantastic!

We eat here every time we're in the area. The seafood is great, lots of options and trust worthy…read more We had a great waiter named Jake. He was fun to banter with. I love it when a server can joke back and laugh with his/her customers. Me and Michele were drinking pretty good and we're not drinkers but we had so much fun. The restaurant itself is your typical seafood restaurant motif. Wooden captain when you walk in, seagulls, fish and nets. But it's the food and service that brings you back. We've never had a meal there or time. I really thought I got photos of our food but I guess not. Just the drunk ones.

Ok so wanted this to be great but it was just ok…read more Nautical decor and stained glass behind the bar all tired but would be nostalgic and cool with better food. This could be such a retro hotspot but sadly not. Seniors eating reliably mediocre food. Seafood overcooked and under spiced. This could all change and be amazing. Vegetables uninspired again fixable. Baked potato was great though! And not inexpensive with tab nearly $80 including tax and 18% tip. Wish them well as this is a local institution but a revamp is needed. Send in Gordon Ramsey.

Always good food at Ember…read more Trying the October menu tonight 10/22/26. First off, THE BAR. Always friendly bartenders and the selection is top shelf beer, wine, and spirits. It's my favorite spot to sit and eat my meal. Started with the wood Fired Lamb & Za'atar Mezze appetizer. This is a big appetizer and can serve as an entree or split among 2 or 3. The flavor of the Lamb Ragu was amazing. It comes in two separate plates (Lamb Ragu in one, and the bread and Baba Ganoush in the other) Highly recommend. For my entree, I went with the Duck Paccheri Pasta. Super tasty. Check out my pics for a visual. Of course, I will be back. Cheers

More Can Be Less…read more.... It was that time of the year - my birthday - so we decided to have dinner "a notch above" where we typically go. I've been to Ember 3 or 4 times in the past 8 years, but another visit was overdue. - Overall: 4 - Location: 5 - Ambiance: 4 - Menu: 4 - Wine List Selections: 5 - Wine List Prices: 3 - Food: 4 - Service: 5 - Price and Value: 4 - Parking: 4 - Location: Convenient from Pismo Beach to Nipomo, but San Luis Obispo to Santa Maria is not too much of a stretch. - Ambiance: Rustic, yet contemporary. A wood fired pizza oven is just left of the entrance...a large bar is ahead on the right...wooden tables are arrayed throughout and there's an outdoor patio for nice weather. We sat at a table for 2 in the raised section toward the back since there's less hubbub away from the front. - Menu: Moderate in size with lots of creative sounding selections. We had 2 suggestions for improvement - Add soup and definitely a few more choices for vegetarians. - Wine List: Excellent, but no bargain. Ember has a really nice group of wines indicating it's been curated with a knowing eye. However, prices are twice - or more - what you'd pay in a store. - Food: Excellent...if a bit heavy. My wife and I shared 2 appetizers - Pepper Creek Farm Heirloom Tomatoes ($18) and Fried Green Tomatoes ($23). Both were very good, but many added ingredients overpowered the main feature: Tomatoes. My entree was Swordfish ($44). The piece if fish was fairly small, but the accompanying vegetables and sauces filled out my plate. My wife had the Half Chicken ($38) which was big enough to take some home for lunch the next day. She, too, liked her dish but felt too much "froth" obscured the "main event". Sometimes simple is best. The dessert menu was small - 3 items - so we passed. We had a bottle of Talley Chardonnay ($56) which was a fine choice for our meal. One other item to mention was the house bread. Fantastic. I'd but loaves if they sold it. - Service: Fine. "Bill S" took care of our table with a light yet knowing touch. - Price and Value: Reasonable. Our bill before tax and tip of $174 was about as expected for a nice meal. - Parking: Adequate. There's a lot in front of Ember which is fine when it isn't crowded. Otherwise, you might need to use a neighboring street. Ember is certainly worth a visit, but many of the dishes might offer more than what you'd prefer. Next time we'll get one of their famous pizzas.

My wife and I had a great lunch today. The Host and Waiter were friendly and attentive. They both…read morecame over at some point to ask how everything was. I told them it was "Delicious!" I heard the other Waiters as they served the clients. They were very friendly, professional and served the customers with a smile. The location is on a busy street so as you dine and you look out the window you get to see all the people driving and walking by. It's great if you love to people watch. Some of the plates coming out looked AMAZING. We had the Crab Dip, House Salad, Crab Louis Salad and Clam Chowder. Everything was delicious and satisfying. We even took home a slice of Key Lime Pie. We'll be going back again.

The Cracked Crab is a well established restaurant on Price street serving yummy food for many years…read morenow. Cute and casual restaurant displaying many lovely beach murals and specializing in seafood. DJ was our fantastic server today. He was Friendly & attentive. We ordered 2 buckets with crab & shrimp. Our order came out steamy & tasty very quickly. The buckets include a choice of crab, shrimp, mussels & clams. It includes corn, potatoes, sausage & your seafood choices. They have many seafood options besides the buckets. DJ was so accommodating throughout our meal. We dined early around 5pm, but if you go during peak hours, lunch or dinner you may have a wait. They do not take reservations. They are moderately priced and portions are good. For a fun beach y experience definitely drop in for a meal.

When I walked in to the restaurant, there was not one person in there. I was a little worried…read morebecause no customers\n I ordered shrimp ceviche with green Chile was a lot of ceviche i ordered 3 Xtra tostadas because order came with only 3 tostadas next time will get 4 extra tostadas. We'll best cevichi I have had on central coast been looking for good ceviche since I moved from LA to central coast I give 5 stars thank you and will be back

First time checking out this new local restaurant in our neighborhood. We were going to have…read morebarbecue, but after watching a show at the Clark venture watching the celebration of ancestors it only felt right that we should have Mexican food. I ordered the La Torre a stack full of delicious fresh seafood, including octopus, scallop, shrimp, crab, cucumber, red onions, just a very flavorful fresh tower of seafood. My husband tried the red enchiladas, which were Carne Asada with red sauce. They have an assortment of MexicanAguas frescas too. It was kind of empty when we arrived, while we were there, people were arriving, so I'm hoping that the good reviews are bringing people and we were truly in need of a good seafood place like this. Atmosphere with decent music was semi loud, but it would be nice if they just had some more colors of Mexico where it can be vibrant and more inviting, I guess with time it will come.

Whoa! And when I say…read more"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!

Visiting the area and was looking for a place for some oysters around the Pismo Beach area. We had…read morea 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!