Food was delicious. Cioppino clam chowder, fish and chips calamari we're all on point Service is great. The ambience was good too. A++ experience read more

Great happy hour in the bar, tacos, beer, wine, clams, shrimp, calamari....all good and tasty!

First time visiting this restaurant, and I found it on Yelp. We got lucky, and had a window table with a great view of the bay. We were greeted by friendly server and order appetizers and drinks. The crabcakes were great. The calamari was good but a little greasy. We were a family of four and my wife got the cioppino. My son got the petrale sole. My dad got the red snapper and I got the halibut. You get chowder or a salad before your entrée is served so this place is a great deal. Your entrée includes two sides. I had mashed potatoes and mixed vegetables, which were very good. Everyone loved their meals, and the portions were big! I highly recommend this place and found the prices to be less expensive than other comparable seafood places. read more

Nice large serving of fish. Breading was crisp and the fish was moist and tasty. Fries were ok. Their tarter sauce was perfect with a little lemony flavor to it. Great views and the server was very attentive. Price is right within the range you'd expect for The Embarcadero. read more

I'm a local and I'm obsessed with their crispy chicken sandwich. So good. The rest of the menu is mediocre, not bad, but not good enough to order. Maybe the poke nachos occasionally. Dessert is good. I don't like the ugly dining room, but love the mosaic glass bar and the bartender is always friendly and fast (and makes a great Manhattan). read more

What a meal!!! What a waiter!!!! Walter was the best! He was prompt and super friendly. The cioppiono was ex excellent and the cup of clam chowder was delicious!!! There was a 50 minute wait when we arrived. I put my name on the list and then proceeded to sit at the long bar that looks onto the dining space. Then Walter shows up and happily takes our order. It was great because it would have put us into a late dinner. The cioppino has a generous serving of clams. It was a bit spicy but not too bad. It was perhaps the best I have ever had outdoor San Francisco. The clam chowder was creamy with nice chucks of clams, celery and just a plain great flavor. Lastly, the meal was absolutely a great price. Mind you, the only drink ordered was a coffee. I'll be back whenever back in Morro Bay. read more

The Dutchie - Bar that runs in the middle that you may wait at or order from if don't mind eating at a bar style counter. - Seafood Near Me - Morro Bay, California

Great location, great service, decent food. We came for dinner without reservations, so put our name in with the hostess and had about a 20-minute wait. We were seated on the outdoor deck above the water complete with space heaters and plastic roll-up windows. Right after sitting down, it was clear that Dutchman's suffers from an over-extended menu. There are at least 36 dishes you can order here ranging from steak, chicken, pasta, burgers, soups, and salads. It's overwhelming. For a seafood restaurant in Morro Bay, it's a little disappointing how little local seafood was on the menu. For example, they serve Alaskan cod and Alaskan halibut plus shrimp and calamari that didn't say the source. Just the oysters, rockfish, and the smoked albacore indicated they were local on menu. I ordered the Pacific Sand Dabs, a type of flatfish I was told was locally sourced as well. The preparation on it was a little old-fashioned with chunky vegetables with little seasoning and a scattering of rice pilaf. The fish was cooked nicely, though, and the lemon caper sauce worked well. Everyone else enjoyed their food. In addition, we had enthusiastic, attentive service. Overall, the experience here was enjoyable, but the food was just average. read more

The Dutchie - Pacific Sand Dabs - Seafood Near Me - Morro Bay, California

Long time visitor to Dutchman's. Really enjoyed the quality food and relaxed atmosphere. After my most recent visit, I realized the menu has drastically changed. You no longer receive a cup of chowder or salad with your entree and my favorite entree of crusted halibut is gone. I did order the lesser quality petrale sole aka flounder aka fake halibut. It was decent but always lesser quality than halibut. I suspect a new owner cutting costs, which is fine, but don't remove a long time item off your menu completely! read more

This place has some great seafood! Super fresh and a wonderful view of Morro Rock. Usually, calamari is too battered, but I liked how these were only slightly battered. They were addicting! There was a signature horseradish sauce that I wasn't too fond of, so I stuck with the typical cocktail sauce. I wanted something light, so I ordered the Seafood Louie salad. The shrimp and crab were lightly seasoned - just enough to not overpower the entire dish. I wish that the olives were cut in half... some went flying off my plate! The halibut was nicely seasoned. Not too salty and not too fishy tasting either. The sauce didn't make you feel sluggish. Their clam chowder is better than Giovanni's. It actually tasted like clam chowder! Not too thick, but also not too watery. They were kind enough to substitute the lime juice in the margarita with another juice. Overall, delicious food and great dining experience! Make sure to catch the sunset while you're here. read more

The Dutchie - Seafood Louie salad - Seafood Near Me - Morro Bay, California

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We just pulled off the 1 on our way to San Luis Obispo. Had the best clam chowder! We split the prime sandwich for lunch, and it was the best! read more

Food was great, family loved everything from the fish n chips, bread bowl clam chowder and the drinks. Service was lacking and stale with a borderline attitude when you asked for anything. read more

We got there around 11ish. Got seated right away! There weren't a lot people yet, so we were able to get a table by the window with a beautiful view of the water! First time eating at this restaurant. Service was great and my snapper was delicious! Would've given 5 stars but the spicy chicken sandwich was made with chicken strips instead of a patty. My son had a hard time trying to keep the sandwich together. The strips kept falling out. Otherwise, it was delicious sandwich. read more

The Dutchie - Spicy chicken sandwich. They used chicken strips instead of a patty. My son had a hard time keeping the sandwich together. - Seafood Near Me - Morro Bay, California

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The food was great and best bay view! The server was quick and very attentive! Got passion fruit margarita non-alcohol (both driving) and my friend from LA loved it! Don't forget crème brûlée! read more

The Dutchie - Luis seafood salad: best fresh seafood salad in my life - Seafood Near Me - Morro Bay, California

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Dutchman's Seafood House, Morro Bay: 13 Nov 2019 Since we are not familiar with the restaurants here, we decided to 'food crawl'. Food crawl is a great way to explore different restaurants and food within walking distance to each other. Our first stop was at Dutchman's Seafood House. We went in during Happy Hour - and picked four items from their menu. Dutch-style mussels: Mussels, white wine, lemon garlic broth and fries. This was my pick. Slurpingly good - soft but have a tender chewiness as well. The broth was good enough for dipping the perfect fries in. (5 of 5) Fried calamari: Calamari rings and tentacles, lightly floured, seasoned and flash fried. Served with our house made thai chili sauce and a lemon wedge. Chewy... a little rubbery. I don't like this. (2 of 5) Oysters in half shell: Seasonal oysters. Served with cocktail sauce, horseradish, and lemon. Oysters that tastes good and doesn't smell. Woohoo. (5 of 5) Crab cakes: Three crab cakes served with remoulade sauce. I didn't try this - but was told they were just okay. Bummer. Looks good though. read more

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Scallops and chips were good. I had the garlic fries with that which were also tasty but could have had less grease or garlic oil. The top fries were still mostly crispy but the bottom fries were soggy. My friend had the special which was a shrimp tostada and it was delicious and light and the shrimp were lightly battered. Both are pictured. Decent draft beer selection too. We sat on the outside patio area and they allowed my dog to sit with us which was great. The outside patio area could use another coat of paint on the red beams between the windows and some of the chairs are falling apart. Service was just fine. Great views as you can see from photos as well. I would recommend stopping here. read more

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Back again but this time we took our chowder to go. We both had the crab topping and it's the way to go! One of the three best in town . you won't be disappointed ! See you next month! read more

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The Food was sub par at best. I ordered the fish and shrimp combo and had to take the shrimp out of the batter as the batter was not cooked thoroughly and the fish batter was the same, but the fish tasted real bad. My fiancé ordered the Sole and said it was just ok. Vegetables under cooked. Service was good and the hostess was great. I love Clam Chowder and their chowder was thick and not creamy. I would not go back when in Morro bay!! read more

The food was fine and the views are incredible! Nothing out of the ordinary with the food but not bad for a casual lunch - we had the chowder and fried platter; we've had better fried fish, the fish didn't seem to be super fresh or of the highest quality but the "chips" or garlic fries were good as well as the shrimp. The Arnold Palmer was pretty watered down. read more

Second time I've been here and they have the RUDEST staff. As a younger person who is also in food service business I would never make comments about a group, at THE VERY LEAST to their faces. Food was fine but the sour service spoiled the dinning experience. The host hesitated to seat our group of 9 (I get it space and it's a Friday but we were fine with waiting) but let two other large parties, with out reservation, that came after sit first. Once seated it must have taken at least 30-40 mins for someone to ask for our drink order. I went here two years ago around the same time and had a similar experience. I tried to keep an open mind but two times in a row??? :p read more

While on vacation, we hoped to eat delicious, fresh seafood and by the reviews, this was the place. The view and the service were great. The clam chowder was amazing; the added fresh crab was OK, nothing spectacular. The Sandab meal was flavorful, the broccoli cooked just right, still a little crunchy, the rice pilaf decent. Both the soup and meal were shared, the only thing I ate different was a blue cheese dinner salad. So, when I got sick later that evening, I could only attribute the salad/dressing as the culprit. I hope no one else experienced my fate. I would have like to give this place a better review, I cannot. read more

The Dutchie - Sandabs - Seafood Near Me - Morro Bay, California

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We came into this place, ravenous & starving after a day on the beach. What better than dinner & a view? The view being perfect waterside view of the glorious Morro Rock, more beautiful than Dwayne "the Rock" Johnson if I do say so. Along with this view, we got a show of an adorable otter named Ollie. At this point, how can it get better? Let me tell you, my friends. I got the Dutchman's burger & my Lord. It was the most beautiful thing, i didn't even take a photo of it because I just scarfed that bad boy down. It was lovely. I wish I took a picture to savor that moment forever. My dear friend (pictured) got the Cipionno & it reminded her how to love again. Need I say more? Come here for a spiritual awakening. read more

The Dutchie - Us after we are satisfied and full of joy. - Seafood Near Me - Morro Bay, California

Amazing service at the bartop, which is small but they do have additional bar seating. Great drink and food was great. Loved the mussels and frittes read more

We spent our 4th of July in Morro Bay with our pawkids. Kudos to Dutchman's Seafood for their super pet friendly outdoor dining area. It was also very nice to dine in with fellow pet owners too. We saw some lovely dogs. Our waitress was amazing. She made great recommendations. We especially enjoyed our Ciopino. Generous portion, super flavorful and came with their house bread which was fantastic. I also enjoyed their house clam chowder - get the bowl and share. So good. We also ordered their calamari. Super crispy and delicious and fried just right. For dessert, we had the recommendation of their house creme brule. It was nom-nom delicioso! Best of all, their service was phenomenal, excellent! From the time we checked in (and by the way - we love that they text you when your table is ready), from the time they seated us to serving our dishes and making sure we are having a fun time, I highly recommend coming to Dutchman. They provided us the best service especially, during the most busiest 4th of July weekend when all business officially opened with no limits. Truly memorable time and thank you so much! Oh and did I mention the view of the Rock right on the pier? Amazing! Cheers! read more

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Food was great quality, quiet on a early wednesday afternoon. But the best part was the service. Our waiter Tyler was super nice and checked in a lot. 100% would come back if in town. read more

Stopped by for lunch before hitting the road. And for the billionth time, we ordered one last clam chowder, house salad and fish and prawns combo. The bowl of clam chowder was massive and was one of the more flavorful clam chowders we had on this trip. The salad was nice and fresh. The fish and prawns were cooked just fine and the fries were crispy. Nothing to complain about, but also nothing to be amazed by. Decent food and friendly service. read more

The Dutchie - Fish and prawns combo - Seafood Near Me - Morro Bay, California

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Ordered the fish and chips (not pictured) and clam chowder bowl to share. Generous portions, bowl of chowder with spoon for scale. Servers were kind, and attentive. The server had the kitchen split our plate of fish and chips for us and brought small bowls for sharing soup. View of the Bay and Morro Rock were great. Thank you for such a nice lunch experience! read more

The Dutchie - Clam chowder bowl - Seafood Near Me - Morro Bay, California

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I would rate 3.5 overall. New to the area and figured we would try this seafood joint out. Here's what we ordered and how I would rate 'em: Clam chowder: 5/5 Firecracker shrimp : 5/5 Old Fashioned cocktail : 3/5 Espresso martini: 2/5 Cioppino: 4/5 Parmesan crusted halibut: 4/5 (portion was great but lacks flavor) Steamed clams: 3/5 (extremely bland and clams were over cooked and rubbery) Sand dab with caper sauce: 4/5 Bay alfredo pasta: 4/5 Service was OK, nothing extraordinary. Honestly we would only come back for the clam chowder if that's what we're craving. This is our 1st stop in Morro Bay so we'll have to check out all the other restaurants and compare. read more

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We ate here and the food was delicious great clam chowder and the calamari was excellent as well and my son had the cowboy cheeseburger and said it was very good too with the onion rings read more

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Beautiful view and nice ambiance. I had my dogs with me and we got to sit on the outside patio. I ordered their ciopino and while it was not the best I have ever had, it was really good. The broth was heavenly, I wish they had used salmon instead of the white fish as it would have made it more creamy. The price was reasonable. The service was great. Will return. read more

The Dutchie - Cioppino - Seafood Near Me - Morro Bay, California

Food is wonderful! We had calamari, fire shrimp, clam chowder and chopino! We sat in the bar so we could see the water and we got amazing service from the bartender ( shaved head man) our food was on point as was his service . Bathrooms were clean and stocked . This was our first time here and not my last! Thankyou for the wonderful experience!!! read more

The Dutchie - Soooooooooo good! Definitely share - Seafood Near Me - Morro Bay, California

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Our go to place in Morro Bay and the cioppino is the BEST!! Service with a smile and the views spectacular! I highly recommend!! read more

The Dutchie - Cioppino!!! Yummy - Seafood Near Me - Morro Bay, California

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Pit Stop For Hungry Tourists...... Pros: Convenient location. Large food portions. Good service. Lots of parking. Cons: Patio is dingy. Food quality is so-so. Star Ratings: - Overall: 3 - Food Quality: 3 - Food Quantity: 4 - Location: 5 - Ambiance: 1 (just for the patio - we did not walk inside) - Menu: 3 - Service: 5 - Price: 4 - Value: 4 - Parking: 5 Although my wife and I live only 45 minutes to the south in Nipomo, we don't make the trip to Morro Bay very often. However, we had a great reason to do so in mid September when 2 couples visited us from San Jose and Palm Desert. But where to eat lunch? After consulting Yelp and a local we met in a nearby shop, we decided on Dutchman's Seafood House. - Location: Convenient. It's toward the middle of the Embarcadero facing the harbor in an area you might consider "downtown" Morro Bay (at least for tourists). - Ambiance: Not too good. We can only speak for the "patio" because our group of seniors didn't want to be indoors due to the Covid situation. Although not in the primary building, the patio was sealed off with a plastic covering around 4 sides so very little of the outside air got in. That might have been okay on most days, but it was unusually hot...there were no fans...and the air was stifling. The whole place just looked dingy. - Menu: Short. There were several choices under all the regular categories of food, but overall the menu seemed tailored for the tourists - short and sweet - and to save money on the number of ingredients needed and training of staff. - Food: Big portions of okay food. Consistent with catering to a crowd of visitors, everyone in our group gave a moderate thumbs up to the quality of the dishes and noted the large amount on their plates. I had the Ahi Poke Salad which came with a nice bed of greens and vegetables with cubes of ahi tuna plus a basket of "bistro fries"...essentially thin garlic fries...that were fine. My wife had an order of "steamers" which are clams in a white wine lemon broth. Lots of seafood, but heavy on the lemon. A friend across from me had shrimp cocktail almost large enough to make a meal. Another friend had a big bowl of chowder and didn't need anything else. - Service: Excellent. The guy who served us did a really food job attending to our needs. He was friendly and helpful. - Price and Value: Very good. Prices are reasonable for the quality - and especially quantity - of food you get. - Parking: Plenty. There's lot of free parking across the street from the row of stores and restaurants which face the harbor. If you're walking around the shops in Morro Bay and it's time for lunch, Dutchman's is an okay choice. It's not a gourmet restaurant nor does it pretend to be. More like a pit stop for hungry tourists. However, if you want to eat outside on the "patio", think twice and look for a better alternative. read more

Spent Fathers Day in Morro Bay and everything around us was full or closed so happened upon Dutchman's. Great choice. Their clam chowder by far might have been the best clam chowder ever and we've had clam chowder all the way from Redondo Beach to Pismo to Monterey. Theirs was delicious!! All the food was delicious and we will definitely come back! Would have given a 5 stars but the service was slightly lacking. We had to wait a while for our server to come check on us and we found her eating her salad by where the food comes out and most of the staff was just chilling, hanging around. The cups and utensils were dirty that they needed to be replaced but otherwise, would go back for the food and the view! read more

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Their takeout set up is kind of a hot mess, but their cioppino is dang good. We placed a phone order on a Sunday night and they surprisingly said it'd be ready in 15mins. We entered through the main entrance and waited in line to be told that food pick up is on their side entrance (I feel like they should've told us this over the phone or at least have some prominent signage). When we were finally handed our food, a staff member just gave it to us and walked away. We hadn't paid yet so finally got her attention a few minutes later and she seemed utterly confused by this. After a long, active day we were happy to finally head back to our hotel to enjoy our warm seafood meal. The cioppino was absolutely bomb. So flavorful and stayed hot for a long time. My husband got the fish tacos and while there was a lot of fish, it definitely left a lot to be desired. They were quite dry and really could use some kind of sauce and more flavor. Definitely don't hesitate to try Dutchman's if you're craving cioppino! read more

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This is one of Morro Bays' favorite spots for a seafood meal. It's right off Embarcadero St and after a stroll around Morro rock, come to this place and enjoy their different variety of Seafood. Ask for a seat next to the window and enjoy the scenic view of the bay and sight of the Morro rock. You might also see several boats passing by and see several tourists riding the whale sightseeing tour. There are several water adventures you can witness while enjoying your food at this place. We ordered their Ahi Poke nachos. The ahi poke tuna is so fresh and very good to the taste. It sits on a crispy wonton chip and is garnished with creamy sriracha sauce with cucumber relish. This combination is perfect for a nice meal. Quite different from nacho meal you get from q Mexican restaurant. We also ordered Cioppino. This meal has all the combinations of seafood in one meal. It has clams, prawns, mussels, crab, and calamari. It sits on a rich tomato broth. All of the seafood tasted fresh and so delicious. This is a complete seafood meal and you'll enjoy the variety in one single bowl. Their clam chowder is so creamy and you can taste the tiny bacon bits every time you take a scoop. You can add shrimp or lobster meat with the meal and this will make this more delicious and appetizing. If you want to enjoy a good seafood meal in Morro Bay, try this place and you'll not regret it. read more

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We were able to be seated right away, although they were busy. The view was amazing. They have a nice wine list with reasonable pricing. Their clam chowder is to die for, might be the best I've had. I had cod that was seasoned well and cooked perfectly. Our server was very attentive but seemed a little flustered, rushing around. We will definitely go back. read more

I wish the fresh clams were better. Had the steamers and they were so so. Had the Clam Chowder & 1/2 club sandwich and they very very good. But then, a sandwich is hard to screw up and it was clam chowder. Not hard. read more

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So the food here is okay. The staff is incredibly nice, especially Ms. Tracy. But the owner is very unreasonable. We tried to reserve for 35 people (3 months in advance) during their confirmed slow season in October. Owner said it wasn't worth it for them unless they charged 60$ per plate.... there was no special menu requested, and we were a guaranteed party of 35. $2,100 for not even the full restaurant is more than unreasonable. So the manager said he couldn't accommodate us. I asked if we could do a smaller party - he said no. I asked if we could do a different day, he originally said no - then told me Wednesday night at 8 pm. It was very clear to me he expected me to shell out more money. I ended up reserving at a restaurant in San Luis Obispo instead - and they were more than happy to have our business. read more

This restaurant offers breathtaking views overlooking Morro Bay. We sat at the bar eating the Ahi Poke Nachos and Fish & Chips while savoring the scenery outside the windows. The ahi tuna poke was flavorful but a bit on the greasy side as it was served over a bed of wonton chips that were rather thin and oily. I think it would have been much better had the wonton chips been a tad bit thicker with excess oil removed. The beer-battered Alaskan cod and chips were nicely done and quite delicious. Unbeatable location and excellent service from Tyler R., who was incredibly friendly and quick on his feet - We witnessed him buzzing around the restaurant attending to numerous tables without skipping a beat. He would be someone I would hire in an instant - a real credit to the restaurant! read more

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We both ordered the local rock cod with rice pilaf and mixed veggies. It was delicious! The view of the bay from the restaurant was obscured by fog the day we went. read more