Surfside Pizza

It's good pizza, better than a chain.... decent enough to find me a regular when in Morro Bay. We…read moredon't get pizza often but when we do, it hits the spot. It works. Easily order online for seamless pick up or delivery. Never have had any issues with our orders, except not enough parmesan cheese (only 3 tiny packets for 3 pizzas). Usually a pretty busy spot. Employees are friendly, prices are decent. It's a small little place with an outdoor patio. Give them a shot! Everyone has their own idea of "perfect pizza" so never know, this may be your spot! CHEERS!!

Came here one night this week while staying in Morro Bay with the family. Cute pizza place in town…read morewith seating inside and outside. Friendly service and we were able to catch the last 20 minutes of the World Cup on TV so that was a plus. We were able to split two different flavors onto one pizza so another plus, however the pizza itself was nothing spectacular. Could have had a bit more cheese and overall ours was overcooked and burnt. We also ordered the goat cheese salad with dates with vinaigrette dressing....very tasty!

The pizza rock graphic is so cool!

Meatballs and garlic bread

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Burnt. Had to send it back. So thin it was falling apart.

Nardonne's La Famiglia Pizzeria

4.4(270 reviews)

4.5 mi

First...but definitely not our last visit! Thick and delicious crust, friendly staff, fresh quality…read moreingredients that you can taste. Will be coming back for sure!

One of the most delicious pizzas I've ever had the pleasure of eating. Staff was very friendly,…read morepolite, and welcoming. Excellent experience overall.

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Bar

STAX Wine Bar & Bistro

4.3(459 reviews)

1.6 mi

Late afternoon on a Sunday in October, right after a heat wave. Fortunately, the temp was…read morecomfortable with a little breeze from the Bay. We had been here once before and really liked the wine, small plates, and super-friendly service. We made it a point to come here first thing after we arrived in the SLO Area since it was a Sunday and this spot is only open Fri, Sat, Sun. We had a very enjoyable time with a great Petite Syrah, crab cakes, and a wedge salad. It was my 80th birthday and they insisted on providing a dessert for free. It was a blueberry-lemony cake that had been warmed with the crust toasted (in their pizza oven, we think). It was served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and was outstandingly delicious. We sat outside and chatted with Cynthia, who owns the bistro with her husband. The backstory of their ownership is quite interesting. This place has a casual family feel with incredible awareness of the locals (and even their dogs). It is also quite a unique location, close to Morro Rock and the stacks from the no-longer-functioning power plant nearby. We will want to come for dinner the next time since our visits thus far have been before the dinner menu was available. Thanks to Cynthia, her husband and the great staff.

Have been waiting a while to visit I was not impressed…read morewith the food. Clean and quiet place.

More vino

Chocolate mousse desert.

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Cheers! Happy 4th of July everyone!

The Siren Rhythm & Booze

4.4(286 reviews)

1.8 mi

My first time here, so excited to visit Morro Bay. The mahi tacos were amazing and the pork…read morechimichanga was drowning in flavor everything felt amazing until the woman at the bar ignored me more than once after making direct eye contact. She had the audacity to look me dead in the eye and then start a conversation with another person knowing I wanted to order. Hella disrespectful on every level, I know racism when I see it boo lady boo!

Customer service was amazing staff was super helpful!! Manager Monte was very helpful with…read moreaccommodations

Happy Jack

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Side bar

Distasio's On The Bay

3.9(485 reviews)

Have been visiting Morro Bay since 2020. Always drive by this place thinking it was simply a pizza…read morejoint. Boy! was I wrong. Inside it was warm, inviting and spacious. The menu covered everything traditional appetizers, specialties, steaks and of course pizza. Even though I came 30 min before closing, service was on point. I ordered the Braciole. I could taste all the wonderfull ingredients that went into to making it.

It was late in the day, everything was closing and we found ourselves in one of Morro Bay's older…read morerestaurants. Located in the town, proper, so off the tourist trail. And it was Italian, regularly engaged by families. Yes, we were tired, so wife and I had some wine and bruschetta ($9.95). We looked up and found that we were knocking of the door of closing time, but our seasoned waitress told us to just relax and brought more wine. Wife had the meatball entree ($3.95), which was more like an appetizer, but she was happy with it. I had Linguini ($24.95) with white wine and olive oil. It was listed as linguini Vongole White (clams) but the waitress got the kitchen to go with my simple order. A very pleasant end of day and you can tell by the prices why families come here. Very reasonable. I will mention that they pride themselves as having great steaks. Ummmm. We will see. Highly recommend DiStasio's for a casual, relaxed evening without having to mortgage your house to pay for dinner.

Dining Room

Garlic cheese bread

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Restaurant inside

Round Table Pizza

3.1(94 reviews)

1.8 mi

I think Round Table has great pizza. It is also nice that they have a salad bar option at most…read morelocations, pizza and salad just go well together. This location also has beer on tap, which is another plus. All great things. The reason for the 4 vs 5 stars is just about the price. Round Table is very pricing when it comes to Pizza, Salad and beer. Interior is your typical pizza parlors, tvs on the wall, little game area, lots of tables, not a fancy spot. I ordered a 3 topping personal pizza, a single trip salad bar and a 22 ounce beer, with tip and all in it was $50. That is pretty steep in my opinion, but everything tasted great and the beer was nice and cold, cut that price down a bit and 5 star all day long. The staff here were great, round crew, but friendly and great service. Got my beer out right away to start with my salad and made my pie fresh once I completed my order. I recommend Round Table as one of the better pizza parlors out there, nothing fancy, just good food. But just be prepared to pay a premium for that good food, beer and pizza. Enjoy!

Lately I have been revisiting Round Table becasue of their great Lunch Buffet!! I just wish it had…read morebetter hours since I often don't eat my daily meal until after 2:00. They have an all-you-can-eat buffet that is $16.35, including a drink!! Included are a couple of pizzas (Hawaiian and Pepperoni), bread twists, and a salad bar. Such a deal. I love that the greens in their salad bar are crunchy and they have some good toppings. They also have some side salads like mac and potato. I wish the bread twists and pizza were warmer, but I probably got there later and they had been put out earlier. The Hawaiian pizza was good. Their drinks are Pepsi, wish they were Coke products, but you can refill for free. One time their CO2 was out but she didn't tell me when I purchased the lunch. She was able to give me some drinks in a bottle that time. Weird, though, that she didn't tell the customers before they paid that their carbonation was down!! But she made it right, so that is good. I will definitely return here and might start ordering my home pizza from here again.

The menu

Look how little toppings and lack of sauce. Horrible quality for Roundtable's new owners. Will never order here again

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Windows On the Water

4.1(668 reviews)

•$$$

We've been visiting Morro Bay for many years but this is the first time we've tried Windows…read more It's a lovely restaurant with some nice views. Trina was our terrific server. She helped us to choose the burrata appetizer which we thoroughly enjoyed. Our entrees were also excellent: sand dabs and wagyu flat iron steak. Though we were about full, Trina enticed us with the salted caramel crème brûlée. It was the best brûlée we've ever tasted. Windows is now on our list of top restaurants!

Beautiful ocean views; friendly service, and great happy hour M-F 5-6 pm. They have $3 oysters on…read morethe half shell (tasty), 1/2 lb peel & eat shrimp (very popular), and cocktails $4-6, wines $6-7. My $5 Cosmo was lovely, icy and tart. My husband's glass of GSM for $7 was really good, too. Great visit; will be back!

Ahi Tuna

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View from restaurant

The Galley Seafood Grill & Bar

4.5(2k reviews)

1.7 mi

•$$$

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

We stopped by The Galley on an unplanned visit during a quiet night in Morro Bay when almost…read moreeverything else was closed. We were so glad they were able to accommodate us, especially since they might have been closing soon themselves. Marissa welcomed us with such a warm and inviting attitude, making us feel comfortable right from the start. We enjoyed some drinks and complimentary bread and butter while settling in. We ordered the Seafood Pasta, which looked incredibly appetizing. The seasoning was a little lighter than I personally prefer, but it was still delicious in more ways than one. The restaurant itself strikes a wonderful balance between classy and cozy, maintaining that lovely coastal atmosphere while offering an elegant dining experience. What truly made the evening special, though, was the exceptional service. We never felt rushed or pressured to hurry, despite arriving late. Marissa reassured us that we were more than welcome to stay and take our time, which made us feel genuinely appreciated. The Galley is definitely one of the top spots in Morro Bay. If we can manage to get a table again, considering how busy they get most nights, we will absolutely be coming back!

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(982 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(123 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.

Great little sandwich shop with nice staff.. The italian sandwich is our goto and they are large…read moreenough to share if you have a moderate appetite. Looks like they make pizzas too, but we have never tried one. Anytime in the area this is a must stop for a great sandwich with a hefty portion of meats and veggies..

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.

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.

9 years ago

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Bill W.

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.

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.

160

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.

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.

220

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.

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.

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.

227

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.

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.

10 years ago

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

Kay L.

8 years ago

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

Brandon S.

3 years ago

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

Mike D.

3 years ago

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

M. S.

11 years ago

Best pizza in town! The margherita is my favorite.

D P.

107

12 years ago

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One of the most delicious pizzas I've ever had the pleasure of eating. Staff was very friendly,…read morepolite, and welcoming. Excellent experience overall.

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