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We've been searching for a go-to pizza place in the Cayucos/Morro Bay area for some time and every place we try haven't quite hit the mark. Alas, our experience at Surfside Pizza was no different. Here is what we noticed: - We ordered our pizza by phone...trying to find a web site was impossible, and every menu posted online was out of date. - I drove over at around 6pm in the dark and actually passed the place because the only lighted sign was the "Open" sign in the window...the signage for the shop was not lit up at all. - After waiting a few minutes, I got my pizza and drove home. As other reviewers have noted, there are several tables inside the shop, but it doesn't look like they allow/encourage/enable (??) eating on site. - We had ordered a half Margarita and a half Meat large pizza. The pizza was thin crust and while it was tasty, the toppings are bit skimpy in my opinion, e.g., the meat pizza was mostly pepperoni with scattered bits of sausage and non-existent amounts of ham. - Spent about $30 once tax included. Bottom line: Sadly, we will have to continue our search for a local pizza place... read more

Surfside Pizza - Half Margarita Pizza and half Meat Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Morro Bay, California

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David N.

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7-30-26 Consistently terrific pizza every time. Fresh ingredients and crust. Always a welcoming reception from the owner. Made to order pizza. read more

Surfside Pizza - Great pizza! 1-06-22 - Pizza Near Me - Morro Bay, California

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Anna H.

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Good pizza...quick...easy..in and out !! Service was efficient...it was our first night camping on the strand and it was after 4. We just wanted something that we could take to our campsite while setting up. It worked out perfect and was delicious after a long day traveling!! Reasonable prices, as well!! read more

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Gary V.

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All their pizza is excellent but the BBQ chicken pizza is the best in Morro Bay. My favorite: extra cheese, extra sausage, onion, jalapeño and fresh tomato put on after the pizza is baked. Small family run business open 3pm - 8pm, closed on Mon, Tues. Best to order ahead of time. The wedge salad is also great read more

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Danny B.

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Was in the mood for pizza, along with wanting to try something a bit different... So I did! I ordered the Atomic pizza because it has Mandarin Oranges on it, that's different. After going back & forth, I ordered it & glad I did! The pizza itself is good, and the mandarin orange adds a nice little sweet flavor, which all goes together well! It's not overpowering, so you don't have to worry about that. Looking for something a bit different? Try this out, won't be disappointed! All in all: Friendly service, good food & can look at the ocean while you eat! read more

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Robin B.

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First time here. Tiny little spot along the highway. We got there a little late and they were already slammed. We ordered a large combo. Thin slice pizza was pretty good. read more

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Makayla K.

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Such delicious pizza. Its made straight from order and so delicious. They were super sweet and had a wonderful layout, so many things to look at while you wait. They do have a menu on the counter while you order, so keep that in mind, but overall have quite a few options. Heavily recommend. read more

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Jason A.

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Don't let the unassuming exterior fool ya. This spot has an old school surfer clubhouse feel with a decent view of the rock of morrow bay. Who I believe was the owner made our pizza and we sat while he made it. He reminds me of what you'd think a New York pizza owner would be, straight to the point but puts everything he has to say into his pies! The pizza was great, the crust was nice (not too thick) and the balance of cheese and sauce was perfect. Even though we had the pizza to go it smelled so good we ended up pulling over not too far from the restaurant to park and to have a slice, verified by the pic I took from the car (that pizza did not survive the drive back!) Pizza is our family's go too so we make a point to try at least one place in each town we visit and this place didn't disappoint! We were visiting from the Bay area and we are still taking about how good the pizza was. We plan on visiting the area again soon and we're looking forward going back! J read more

Surfside Pizza - Cheese pizza by way of car! - Pizza Near Me - Morro Bay, California

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Andrew B.

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I was really happy to see that this North Morro Bay pizza shop was open. It seems like a small family spot, and it has a nice view of the ocean. It is important to note that they take their time: it's not a high volume restaurant, so when I called, my pick-up time was I think 50 minutes. The pizza was excellent. Nice chew and taste on the dough. The toppings, sauce, and cheese were just right in their portions and quality. They were friendly and the pizza was great, I will definitely order from here again! read more

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Marty H.

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Do not walk in here and expect to order and enjoy a pizza. Our family of 5 walked in at 5:30 or so....waited 10 minutes, got no attention, so we asked and the girl up front said the wait was about an hour for pizza. No menus offered, pretty much an attitude "you're out of luck". Evidently you just need to know to order way ahead. It may be great pizza but customer service is a zero. read more

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Janell O.

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Something is definitely off here... we stopped in last month on a Saturday night, the pizza was really quite good but when we pulled up in front of it, we wondered if it was closed. We still wondered even when we walked in. The lights were off, there was a young fellow filling small containers of ranch who quickly said there's no table service, there was a pile of order slips on the counter, and an older fellow making pizza in the back. The phone was ringing off the hook and the young fellow was telling people the wait was 60-90 minutes. We ordered a small margarita pie to go, sat at one of the sad little tables looking out over Morro Bay, and waited... there is SO much opportunity for this place to be awesome, but right now, it appears to need help. read more

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Jan C.

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We drove by twice and Surfside appears to be out of business. A closed sign and no sign of life.

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Jeff W.

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My pizzas were burnt and barely edible. They also cost $70 for 2 pizzas. The fact that they let a pizza walk out their door that was literally burnt black shows just how much they care about their customers. Find somewhere else if you're in the area. read more

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Gary L.

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1 year ago

If you're looking for GREAT pizza, this is the place! That said, if you're hoping to sit down with friends, enjoy a beer (or in my case, a water), and hang out over your meal--this may not be the ideal spot. We didn't realize until after we ordered that there's no indoor seating; the dining room has remained closed since COVID, nearly five years ago. There were however, two picnic tables outside. Also, as some reviews mentioned, they don't provide plates. Not a big deal, but worth noting. Still, the pizza was excellent. The gal at the counter was super friendly, and even the owner making the pizzas gave us a smile. Probably calling ahead and bringing it home (or back to the hotel in my case), would have been best. All in all: amazing pizza, warm service, but not much in the way of atmosphere, which was a bummer because there were great views of the water from the dining room. Glad we went! read more

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Cindy G.

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All these good reviews but my pizza had no flavor, even pepperoni tasted like nothing. I don't trust local reviews of morro bay restaurants.

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Jose B.

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If your ever in Morrow Bay, Ca. and you're in the mood for pizza, SKIP THIS PLACE!! First off,it's a one mane show. The owner (I'm taking) was the only one there making the pies so the wait was 50 - 60 minutes long to get your order. The place has a dining area, but he didn't allow to dine in, which was alright by me and my family, cause the placed smelled like some sort of mildew. We ordered a half combo half cheese and the combo was nothing like the picture. It only had some olives and barely some mushrooms on top of the pepperoni. The cheese half wasn't to brag about either!! The crust was burnt and it just wasn't worth the $38 bucks and the long wait. Next time I'll be dining at the Roundtable pizza place down the road. P.S. I'm being generous with the two stars!!! read more

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Diane T.

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Delicious pizza made to perfection, Italian sausage was incredible with just enough sauce & buttery cheese on top. You can sit and wait for your order but no dining in. Welcoming hospitality with great food to boot, what's not to love here? read more

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Ruchard F.

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Easy order and pick up. Pepperoni large was good. Crust and sauce were great, pepperoni was average. Better pep would make this a 5! I will be back. read more

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Tim B.

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Very good pizza... decent salad (lettuce wasn't the best but the dressing was very good). Service was friendly and appreciative of our business. We'll go back when we're in the area. read more

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J N.

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Best pizza in Morro bay. Lucky to have them!!! The crust is amazing, you can tell it's made fresh

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Meagan K.

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No dine in, but yummy yummy pizza!! Crust was delicious-soft on the inside, crunchy on the outside, really flavorful. Sauce was great-tangy, tomatoey, thick but not too thick. And just the perfect amount of cheese. We wanted to go back the next day but left too early next time we visit, this will be on the menu for dinner at least one night. read more

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Camryn C.

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Best margherita pizza in town, been getting pizza here for years. I LOVE the margherita so much and I won't listen to anyone else who tells me otherwise. Cool, simple, mellow setting and the owner can definitely whip up a pretty good pizza. Wouldn't be surprised if he remembers me just from how much I get that pizza and rave about it read more

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Julie E.

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While my boyfriend and I were in town we were looking for a spot to eat and we stumbled upon Surfside Pizza, we had planned to eat there but once we arrived we noticed there were no patrons inside so we decided to get our food to go as it seemed they weren't allowing guest to dine in, which was totally fine. We ordered our food and waited about 15-20 minutes, no big deal especially because the pizza was delicious! I'm a pizza girlie and this pizza definitely satisfied my cravings. We got both the hawaiian and bbq chicken pizza, my only complaint was that I wanted to swap the ham for chicken but they said they couldn't do that as the chicken was already prepped for the bbq chicken pizza which I understand, prepping helps make the process go faster but some of the chicken could have been left as is for instances of customization but either was both pizzas were really good but I definitely recommend the bbq chicken pizza if I had to choose. Other then that, the woman who took our order and the man who made it seemed really nice and friendly. Next time we're in town, we'll definitely pick up another pie. read more

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Abovez E.

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This is the best place in morro bay for pizza by far i love the crust and the dough. Its not to expensive and they have some good deals!

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Krissy P.

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We were late getting into town and worried that we wouldn't get dinner. Even though he was closing in 30 minutes, he fit us in. We had a lovely gluten free pepperoni pizza, a cheese pizza with sausage, and a plain pepperoni. The pizzas hit the spot. The leftovers made an excellent next-morning, lazy breakfast to boot. Would definitely recommend making a stop for a simple, delicious pie. read more

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Taylor C.

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We came down for Morro for the weekend and were craving some good old fashioned mom & pop style pizza. We decided to give Surfside Pizza a try & we were impressed! We showed up later in the evening and the wait for a pizza to go was reasonable. The restaurant itself had a nice vibe, the seating area was cozy & clean. It was neat to be able to watch the pizzas being prepared. There were two workers, one serving orders & cashiering and another preparing the pizzas. They were both kind and welcoming. The pizza itself was delicious! The crust was thin, the sauce was robust & the toppings plentiful. We asked for sides of ranch, which were the delicious style common with pizzerias. The distance from the hotel we stayed at near the Bay was also a huge plus. Definitely give this place a try! read more

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Scott F.

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Great pizza. Owner you can tell makes the pie's with pride. Friendly phone service, easy to find menu online, and great service when I walk in there. Only problem I have is they'll take a lot of my money as I keep going back.. spot on! read more

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Yoko N.

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The quality if the pizza isnt the issue but the accuracy of them fulfilling the order. At 7pm we ordered 12" Atomic and 16" Combo. What we got was a very salty Combo bc there was NO sausage but seemed like extra pepperoni. The Atomic was 16" instead of 12". They only charged us for the 12" price but clearly there are issues in getting the orders correct. read more

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Lewie S.

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Always amazing pizza. The ingredients are top notch and the dough is crisp and delicious. You can't go wrong if you're looking for a great pizza. read more

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Ryan N.

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Great pizza, wonderful service, I ordered takeout but the place looked really cozy. I'd recommend it for anyone in town who's just swinging by or staying for the night. read more

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Tina G.

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Great pizza with a good crust and delicious toppings. This is our go to pizza joint in Morro Bay.

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George S.

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Surfside was a Great Find ! He's a one man show, and if you need to wait a minute or two he offers Cold refreshments. take out only.

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I just really like the feel of this small town pizza spot. It makes me happy that it exists. Plus the pizza is tasty and it's a block from my house. read more

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Luis M.

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I came to morro bay from Porterville ca nd I always love trying new pizza places when I travel instead of the basic dominos nd Pizza Hut little Cesar stuff and ima tell you one on the best pizzas I have ever tried hands down keep up the good work read more

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Jesse H.

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Great pizza I ordered the combination and was very impressed with the quality and taste!! Wish I had took a picture of the beautiful pie before it was all gone Pizza came out hot and fresh Great service two thumbs up to the man that made my pizza!! Nice place to eat a good pizza with a great view on the central coast. read more

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2770 Main St
Morro Bay, CA 93442
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(805) 772-1059
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Hours

What time does Surfside Pizza open?

Surfside Pizza opens at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Surfside Pizza close?

Surfside Pizza is closed on Monday and Tuesday.Surfside Pizza closes at 8:00 PM on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Tue ClosedWed-Sun 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Surfside Pizza take credit cards?

Yes, Surfside Pizza takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Surfside Pizza have catering options?

No, Surfside Pizza does not have catering options.

Does Surfside Pizza have a drive thru?

No, Surfside Pizza does not have a drive thru.

Does Surfside Pizza have a happy hour?

Yes, Surfside Pizza has a happy hour.

Does Surfside Pizza serve alcohol?

Yes, Surfside Pizza serves alcohol. Beer & Wine Only

Indoor Amenities

Does Surfside Pizza allow dogs?

Yes, Surfside Pizza allows dogs.

Does Surfside Pizza have TVs?

Yes, Surfside Pizza has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Surfside Pizza have bike parking?

Yes, Surfside Pizza has bike parking.

Does Surfside Pizza have outdoor seating?

Yes, Surfside Pizza has outdoor seating options.

Does Surfside Pizza have parking?

Yes, Surfside Pizza has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Street Parking

Other Amenities

Does Surfside Pizza have free WiFi?

No, Surfside Pizza does not have free WiFi.

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The service and food were all so great!…read more Our server was so kind. Our fish and chips unfortunately came out cold and she took care of it right away and we were so pleased with our 2nd round of delicious fish and chips. The clam chowder was also so amazing! There's both indoor and outdoor seating with a beautiful view of Morro Rock!

Did some quick Yelp researching for places with clam chowder and fish and chips. This place had the…read morebetter reviews. On a quick day trip on a Friday afternoon, we decided to give this place a try. No reservation and were promptly greeted and seated. Although we did not have a full bay view, we had a partial bay view. Some hits and misses with food and service. 1. Bowl of Clam Chowder (no bread bowls available). Chowder was piping hot and had nice pieces of clams (dad got a bit of clam shell..so be careful), celery and potatoes. The chowder was very creamy and not grainy or watery like other locations. I would definitely order again 5/5 2. Fish & Chips: Fresh Pacific cod, lightly breaded, served with house-made tartar sauce. Fish was fried to perfection. 5/5 3. Seafood Pasta: Linguini with jumbo prawns, fresh catch, Cajun cream sauce, garlic bread. Everything tasted fresh and seasoned perfectly 5/5 4. Side of Garlic bread: extremely disappointing. We ordered garlic bread with our chowder, it never came. Waitress decided to serve it with the mains (fish and chips) and we ordered for the entire table and she only brought 2 pieces. 5. Insalata Molina: Mixed greens, arugula, pear, walnuts, crumbled blue cheese, mango vinaigrette. Couldn't tell you if this was any good bc the waitress NEVER brought but charged us for it. She then takes it off the bill and brings me the salad in a Styrofoam container. I told her I didn't want it and put it in my bag. Salad was so soggy (which means the kitchen prepared it and the waitress forgot to serve it) I would not order and do not recommend ordering it bc it was the size of a side salad definitely not worth the price point. 6. Mocktail Lavender lemonade: definitely not balanced, was pretty tart and again the price point was off. It was about 8oz lemonade for $12 They do offer a nice selection of wines. Restrooms are located outside the restaurant and are public restrooms, pretty dirty and out of stock. Although our service was a big miss, I do recommend the food items we ordered. I did take a star off due to the service.

The whipped butter and warm bread are perfection and the view!

Crab Cakes ($18.50)

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Flourless Chocolate Torte ($12)

House Of JuJu - By The Bay

4.3(980 reviews)

1.7 mi

Wife and I stopped in for lunch yesterday while in Morro Bay. We've eaten at a House of JuJu before…read moreso we knew what to expect and were excited for a good meal. The staff was super friendly, greeted us right away and very welcoming. We got seated quickly and got our order in. I had the slider so I could try 3 of the burgers and my wife had the Dragon Lady. We both really enjoyed our meal, packed full of flavor and well cooked. We were seated right next to the window overlooking the sea and it was a great view, really made the lunch more enjoyable. Great place to drop in if you're looking for a tasty meal with great service.

it's a great vegan with gluten free options. Off beach in…read moreMorro Bay. Food worked and be prepared for beach town prices. They calculate a tip based on the added tax which i don't like... But over all it was a good lunch

The Dragon Lady w/ side salad

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Amazing sunset views

Gilligan’s Sandwich Shop

4.5(120 reviews)

I had the killer pastrami my wife had a turkey cheese sandwich…read more Both are excellent If we went back today we'd have the same thing Not only the sandwiches were great the employees are too really great. They make you feel welcomed they are sociable. And that's sorta rare these days.

Since Yelp isn't showing my earlier reviews I can only update so sorry if I repeat anything…read more I recently revisited Gilligan's, so many people are giving such a high rating that I hoped their sandwiches had gotten better since my last review. Unfortunately, their sandwiches are about the same - at least the one I try. I ordered a turkey on a roll with lettuce, cheese, and mayo. The bread was still SO DRY that I couldn't like the sandwich at all. I did order a small pizza and a hotdog. These are new to the menu since I was there last. After waiting an incredibly long amount of time to get my order, I was at least happy with the pizza and hot dog. Glad to have a hot dog option next to the theatre so I can sneak one in!! I ordered extra cheese on the pizza but I didn't need to. I am happy to upgrade my star rating to 3-stars for those two new items. I am picky about the bread for my sandwiches and honestly the only one I liked was when you had the sliced wheat bread option available one day as a fluke. I will go to Mr. Pickles for my sandwiches from now on, but I might stop in for a pizza or a dog.

Menu and Special up on the wall.

Tuna on wheat

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Clean interior and friendly service

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Erin R.

10

15

19

7 years ago

We had to try this place, not only due to the overwhelmingly good reviews, but also due to the owners confidence in his product- he replies to every single 1 star review! (there are relatively few, but he definitely keeps a finger on the pulse). I thought, for an owner to really keep an eye on and respond to each once says a lot about the pride in his product! From the moment we entered the restaurant, it felt like we were at a friend's house. The vibe was island relaxed with the reggae music and floral curtains. Sponge Bob entertained our kids on the big tv. You can tell it is a family establishment run with love. We passed bikes and skateboards parked to the side of the front door. The server, who I'm guessing was "Mom", came out and gave us menus and water quickly, and also let us know that they were very busy with to go orders and if we wanted pizza, it would be about 45 minutes, but salad would be quick. That wasn't a problem at all since we were in no hurry, and we had planned on salad and pizza anyways. We ordered a wedge salad for the family, and it came quickly and was really delicious. No skimping on the blue cheese dressing and bacon. It also included thinly sliced tomato and iceberg lettuce. As my 4 year old daughter was enjoying looking through the back kitchen pass through at the owner, I'm guessing "Dad", toss pizza dough in the air, she said she wished she could go back and help. No sooner had she said this, then "Mom" brought out an adorable Melissa and Doug wooden pizza party play set, which kept our kids entertained for the duration of the wait on the pizza to be finished. Now we need one for home because they loved it so much! This place is obviously very popular with the locals as we saw about 6 or 7 folks come in for pickup and they seemed to be regulars. Out pizza did not disappoint! We ordered half combo (sausage, pepperoni, mushroom, olives) and half Hawaiian (pineapple and ham). The crust was very good. Thin enough that there was a good ratio of crust to toppings, but not cracker thin. Also it had a good flavor. The sauce was also flavorful and you could tell it was made freshly. The cheese was perfect! There was a lot, and it had a great stretch and consistency. As we finished our dinner a little after 8:15, the owner's kids started coming in, and you could tell they were used to helping out, as they began turning the signs around to say closed. Everyone was so comfortable and friendly and we really enjoyed it here. We recommend this place and we will be back! read more

Charlie R.

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8 years ago

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Bill W.

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32

1

8 years ago

Surfside never ceases to delight us. Great vibe, kind of old school Morro Bay with a surf overlay. Great menu from traditional favorites pizza to hip new pizzas. Good choice for families with kids. Salads are generous, pizzas are perfect! Chef Shawn has got this down. Astonishing crust: thin and chewy with a sauce that is balanced and flavorful. Surfside rules the central coast. Avoid those other crappy pizza joints. This is where you get the real pizza. read more

Sam G.

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6

0

11 years ago

I never expected to eat good pizza by the ocean, maybe seafood, but not pizza. This place hits the spot. It is good. It seemed a little pricey and the staff was ok. I would go back. Fresh ingredients and fun people to hang out with. read more

Travis F.

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35

13

12 years ago

Stoked this spot opened! Amazing pizzas for all appetites. From gourmet to traditional, their options are perfect. My vegetarian wife, picky kids and my GF needs are always satisfied completely. Oh, and good wines too! read more

Scott N.

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48

51

5 years ago

Great hole in the wall pizza place. Currently take out only. Real hand tossed pizza! We went simple with a " Hawaiian ", and they used diced pork which was a nice change up to the normal round Canadian bacon slices. read more

Joan D.

5

220

1

11 years ago

Really good pizza, and not the same old stuff that you can get at a chain restaurant. Nice thin pizza & creative (but not foo-foo). We got the "Atomic" and added anchovies - SO good! read more

Miles H.

5

31

10

10 years ago

Cool location and even better made pizza! Top notch. We were visiting from out of town and used Yelp to help us find good pizza in the area. Well now we get it. So good read more

Brandon M.

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12

3

4 years ago

Good local spot, small business. Glad to support small business and great pizza. I'll definitely order again, it is worth the wait.

Michael B.

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43

15

1 year ago

The guy running this place - a real piece of work. Avoid him at all costs. Waste of time and energy to get a mediocre pizza.

Marie B.

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7

0

12 years ago

Coming down the coast from visiting Hearst Castle we stopped here and had the best pizzas. Friendly and quick, recommend!

John J.

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29

3

10 years ago

We ordered a custom pizza - not on their menu. It was perfect and timely. We will go back.

Kay L.

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14

0

8 years ago

Really good pizza. Been there several times. We don't live here or would go more often.

Brandon S.

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2

0

3 years ago

Great pizza, all toppings were fresh. The crust is some of the best pizza you will find.

Mike D.

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2

0

3 years ago

Excellent!! Called in an order and everything was excellent. Will order from here again.

M. S.

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34

5

11 years ago

Best pizza in town! The margherita is my favorite.

D P.

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106

50

12 years ago

best pizza in morro bay

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