The albacore tuna melt was absolutely delicious!! The view I saw while eating it was equally amazing!!

My wonderful hubby decided to surprise me with a trip to Morro Bay for anniversary, and of course we had to go get some good food. With the recommendation from our hotel we were on our way. This is one of the locations that he recommended and we're very happy we ended up there. Our server was named Tyler and he was pretty amazing. Very nice friendly and easy-going, knowledgeable and funny we enjoyed him. We started off with the crabcakes and calamari. I thought it was kind of strange that they added ginger with the crabcakes but oh my goodness the addition was out of this world! The calamari was cooked perfectly super tender and juicy and extremely delicious. Now to the clam chowder us being from the Monterey Bay we're pretty picky when it comes to clam chowder, we know really good clam chowder, and this was one of the best clam chowder I have ever tried. You can pay a couple bucks extra to top it with crab as we did and we were very glad we did so. If anything else definitely get the clam chowder! There was a special of the day and because we are pretty familiar with the industry we usually stay away from the specials because we know it's some thing they're usually trying to get rid of however it was a cioppino Alfredo lobster pasta dish, the sauce tasted good the pasta is cooked amazing however the lobster taste it is freezer burnt and chewy is a piece of bubblegum. I took one bite I was extremely grossed out it ruined the meal going forward. We were really grateful that we had the delicious appetizers to tide us over. Tyler again being awesome as he is offered to remove it from the bill however we did offer to pay for one of the entrées as we felt super bad that we really did not enjoy them Tyler insisted that we should not pay for them because we only ate about two bites of each plate. All in all it was a great experience and we were pretty happy it was just the lobster can be a little bit finicky and we understand that but I wish it would've been perfect so we could've said it was overall a great night with the Dutchman and overall it was it was just one small mishap. If we are back in the area we would definitely stop back for the chowder no doubt! read more

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This is our go to stop every time we are in The area. My son (age 5) and I love the clams. Every time we leave our vacation here he is sad that's there is no Dutchman's seafood house where we live hahaha! I recommend the steamers. Also they have Heineken zero which I appreciated! Great for kids and the whole family. My wife and daughter also don't mind we come here so often. read more

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After reading some Yelp reviews prior to our Morro Bay visit, we decided to visit ourselves. It was everything I had hoped and more! Safe seating, social distancing, masks worn by staff, A+ customer service and clean! So clean! Beautiful views of the bay. Great drink menu. Giant sized portions. The clam chowder was amazing and my spicy chicken sandwich was the best I've ever had! We plan to visit here again before heading home. If you're hungry and nearby, give them a try. read more

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Portions were 5/5, but food was 4/5. What we ordered: - garlic bread (meh, skip it) - deluxe bay shrimp & prawn cocktail (worth it!) - chowder & salad combo (great portions!! I was expecting half the sizes, but these are like full sizes) - spicy fried chicken sandwich (wasn't spicy enough for my bf, but still pretty good!) chowder was def better than giovanni's read more

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First time at Dutchman's and now it won't be our last! Fish and chips with garlic fries fabulous! My husband had the local rock cod and he wasn't disappointed. Our esteemed server checked in often to make sure we were fine. Our water was filled without asking. Strong work folks! We'll be back. read more

Great location and view! We had the calamari and fish and chips. Both were good. Portions were average. Service was quick and friendly. We will definitely come back to try other menu items. read more

The Dutchie - Aside from the fog..it is a beautiful location. We had the calamari and fish and chips.... both were good. I would come back again - Seafood Near Me - Morro Bay, California

I am very conflicted writing this review as we've dined here numerous times and the food has always been delicious. This time not so much. The oysters were wonderful, fresh and briny, but the sampler platter was what made me only give 3 stars. The fish and shrimp had waaaaay to much batter and the batter was greasy. The fried clams and calamari was so so, nothing really special. Now during our previous visits we were very happy with our meals, but maybe this was just an off day. The staff were wonderful and the view of the bay is amazing. We'll definitely be back. I would still recommend this restaurant to others. I'm just sorry I couldn't rate this visit higher. read more

The Dutchie - Oysters on the half shell. - Seafood Near Me - Morro Bay, California

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Had the SOLE and it was absolutely amazing! Service was great and we loved sitting against the water side window. Would highly recommend!

COVID time review They now have indoor and outdoor seating available. All overlooking the bay with good spacing from other tables. Indoors they have made large plexiglass dividers such my husband didn't even notice they looked out of place until I mentioned them. All wearing masks and acting appropriately during COVID. Came specifically looking for some calamari and mussels which did not disappoint. The calamari was very light and you can actually taste the squid more than the fried dough which was delicious. Their house made Thai chili sauce is a nice touch and it actually pairs well ! The mussels on the other hand were soooo amazing. The broth their cooked in is so mouthwatering I had to have a few spoonfuls of just that! We also love that they have a seasonal vegetables dish which now contrasted of carrots, broccoli and snap peas but they were lightly steamed and with a subtle flavor to them and a nice way to round out our mini meal. Can't wait to come back on our next trip. read more

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Went there for lunch and was seated right away. Everyone was friendly. I had the cioppino and it was excellent. The fish and chips was also good. I would have given a five star if it wasnt for the oyster shooter. The oyster was good but I didnt see nor did i taste any alcohol. It was an oyster, horseradish and a glob of cocktail sauce. I will return but most likely will not get a shooter read more

The sand dabs were delicious! The clam chowder was topped with crab...so good. Great cocktails. And the star of the show is the view of Morro Rock. Highly recommended. read more

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I went on a Thursday night, ordering and picking up. I was able to walk in and order, you can also call or go online. I had perused the menu beforehand, so I knew what I wanted so I could order, walk around for 10 minutes and then pay and pick up. Service was good, order was accurate and ready on time. Staff person wore a mask the whole time. I don't eat much shellfish or fried food, so I was looking for local fish that wasn't breaded and/or fried. The cod on the menu for the fish tacos and other items was Alaskan not local and didn't indicate it was fresh, so likely it is frozen. The Snapper (Rockfish) was local so I tried that dinner. I was very happy that they were able to substitute garlic bistro fries for the rice pilaf. The garlic smell was wafting out of the bag on the way home and made the rental place smell of garlic until the next day. The fries were fresh and crispy with a generous amount of garlic, pretty perfect. If they treat the fried food this way, I can understand why other reviews rave about the fish and chips. The vegetable was carrots and broccoli that were well cooked, not soggy or too raw, and seasoned well. The snapper was cooked well, lightly seasoned and came with a buttery broth and a slice of lemon. The big disappointment was the chowder. It smelled fine but as soon as I put a spoon into it I could see that whoever made it used way too much cornstarch (not flour like it's supposed to be made). The texture was almost rubbery it was so unpleasantly thick, like a condensed soup before adding water. It was as if it was mostly cornstarch thickened water with some clams and potatoes added. The menu said made with bacon but I didn't notice any flavor of bacon, never mind any pieces. There were pieces of clam. So the fish was very good, the garlic fries were perfect, the vegetable was fine and the chowder should be used to plaster wall cracks IMHO, so stay away from that. read more

Stopped by for dinner on a whim Saturday night because I was craving fried clams. I saw on their menu they had a Dutchman platter which included them. It's pretty much all I ate on the plate. I wasn't too crazy about their batter they had and their fries were pretty meh. My partner ordered the clam chowder combo and she did mention the soup was really good, the salad not so much. Im pretty sure we left 80% of our food, and drinks untouched. The view was really pretty and the staff was really kind. read more

The Dutchie - Dutchman Platter - Seafood Near Me - Morro Bay, California

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Worth the wait! On a Saturday night we spent about 40 min on the wait list. The ambiance and service were both lovely. Tacos were too big. We were excited to order clam chowder with crab... while the flavor was delicious, there were very few clams. The raw oysters were amazing! The kid and I loved the fish and chips and fried shrimp. read more

This staff is knocking it out of the park. AMAZING staff in all areas of the restaurant. They have managed to let us enjoy going out to dinner during this shit storm Covid shutdown. The front desk is excellent at taking your reservation request (they text you when your table is ready, AWESOME) then our waiter was above and beyond entertaining, gracious, kind, very professional and we fell in love with him. We truly did not want to leave. Our server was Tyler and we can't thank him enough for making our anniversary evening even more special than it already was. I guess I should mention the kitchen; our food was incredible. Thank you so much. Your manager deserves a "Hat's Off". Having a happy staff and a happy kitchen is true talent. read more

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Great Happy Hour! Friendly staff. Food was good. We had two chowder bowls with crab added on top. We could see the ocean from our seats so perfect location. read more

On a week long road trip, we decided to stop by. I had the shrimp cocktail for appetizer. It was decent I'd say 6/10. I also had the New York strip steak. The steak had way to much grease didn't have much taste. The mashed potatoes had a hair. I wasn't so happy with my experience but the claw chowder was really good. I'd recommend that. My mom had the cioppino. She said the sauce was a little greasy but still very good. 8/10 My brother had the prawn pasta. He said it was alright. 6/10 read more

Food 5 - had the Cioppino which was really good. Not too salty. Very flavorful. Lots of seafood including a small lobster. Hamburger with cheese was good. Service - 5 Ambiance - 5 great view of the rock. Waited 10 min for a window table. read more

"I'm sorry it's not by the window." The words spoken by our host. His thoughtfulness went a long way to acknowledge potential disappointment by his customers, but fortunately we were only in need of a hot meal and the view we had from our table was sufficient. The chowder was adequate. The very thick variety, but did not have that unpleasant floury, pasty flavor. The crab and shrimp Louie salad was fantastic and hit the spot. All fresh and flavorful ingredients. The shrimp pasta and prawn and chips were also delicious. Water was replenished without request. Even got to see a sea otter floating by while we waited for our table. read more

Our server was great, but the food was just OK. Not bad, not good, just OK. The calamari felt a bit like an afterthought, but the clam chowder was the real miss. I don't understand the inclusion of bacon (which is ALL over SoCal now), and worse yet, they poured smoked paprika on top. I tried to power through it, but this was not a seafood dish. The parmesan halibut was cooked to the correct temperature, but the flavor combination registered "nice enough, but mostly forgettable" on the taste scale. The NY strip was a bit on the tough side, but was OK flavor-wise. I remember the broccoli being pretty tough as well, but for the most part, veggies are veggies to me. It's a nice place with a great location and like I said, the food wasn't bad, so I am likely to visit again, but I'll temper my expectations a bit next time. read more

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Fantastic restaurant and definitely worthy of these four star reviews! We love Morro Bay and this was a fun restaurant to try out on this beautiful fall day on the central coast. We easily were seated in an outdoor area with a great view of the Morro Rock and the harbor. I really enjoyed my tuna melt and the hubby and kids loved their meals, fish & chips, burger and crab grilled cheese. The service was very good and prompt. We will most likely return in the future and do recommend! read more

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We had very good fish n chips. The quality and portions were good for the price. The view is spectacular and, again, impressed with what you get considering the prices. The place could use updating, but that's how things are by the sea. My only complaint is that the service could be more attentive and friendly. I know they were busy but you shouldn't act like it. :) read more

Please change the closing time on yelp... Was so excited to try this while on vacation... it's 7:30 and they are closed. read more

The Dutchie - Seafood Near Me - Morro Bay, California

Morro Bay has a lot of choices in seafood restaurants. however Dutchman was top notch for me. I was dining alone and felt so welcomed. the food was excellent. The highlight though has to be Tyler, my server. His familiar demeanor and super engaging interactions made me feel special and like a regular even on my first visit. read more

Best restaurant in the area for your clam chowder and calamari fix, really good views and amazing food. Great service had to wait about 20 minutes because they were a little busy that day but the food will speak for itself! read more

Good service and tasty food, but a bit overpriced. This place is literally right next to the water, so maybe we were paying for the very basic ambience. $24 bought a grilled fish fillet w capers, 4-6 oz of rice pilaf, and about the same amount of steamed mixed vegetables. If you're really hungry, you'll need to spend a lot of money here unless you're going to stuff yourself full of french fries. read more

OVERALL: Low Quality | Disappointing | Old Reused Food (not fresh) FOOD: (2 Star) We went here because the reviews said 4 Stars with 1100 Reviews. Such a disappointment after driving from the Bay Area and it being our last meal before we headed back. We've eaten at a lot of seafood restaurants literally. Considering that this place is off the waterfront I expected fresh. Unfortunately, it was not. We ordered a Dutchman's Platter (Cod, Calamari, Shrimp, Clams with garlic fries and onion rings). The fish and seafood was not fresh, it tasted old and frozen and the french fries (of all things) were re-fried and NOT fresh at all! The french fries tasted like it was soaked in oil as if it was fried again after sitting out in the warmer in an attempt to make it hot and fresh. Not cool for paying almost $70 for a meal for 2 people. CUSTOMER SERVICE (3 Star): Server was ok, but not terrible or the best, just meh. Maybe she had a bad day or it was a long day for her, but we were afraid to ask for anything (even as simple as water). AMBIANCE (3-4 Star): Depending on where you sit. The décor was ok and the view of Morrow Bay made up for the service. PARKING: Street NOTE & SUGGESTION: I say this with all sincerity because I would NOT recommend this place. in the hopes that you take this to heart. I honestly was not happy paying almost $70 for a meal for 2 people and and food be subpar and refried that tasted old. I was afraid to tell the server because it seemed like she didn't want to be inconvenienced. read more

Great food, good service...of course Saturday night was crowded...loved it! We were drawn here because of the abundant portions of food that was being served while we strolled the pier looking into the restaurant. We had steamed clams for the appetizer, and that was mouthwatering delicious! We both agreed we could have enjoyed the broth itself with the garlic bread and be satisfied, it was that good! I ordered the fish & chips...Yum...My daughter had the Pacific Sanddabs - that was soooo very good. We ordered way too much food and we were disappointed that we couldn't fit dessert in. The dessert portions are outrageous! That's okay, we will come back tomorrow just for that! Great ambiance. Morro Bay is beautiful, and this place helped make our memories of this overall experience special. read more

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This eating establishment is one of my avorites in Morro Bay The staff is, for the most part friendly and efficient. The food is awesome (fried calamari the best!) The only thing that irritated me on this visit was that we were told that it would be a 45 minute wait for a table unless we chose the bar ( being warned that we couldn't swith to the table later) Interestingly, while we were seated at the bar, we noticed several empty and clean tables NOT seating diners for up to 20 minutes! Hmmmmm? Our waitress, Vanessa, was amazing! Friendly, efficient and highly professional. We will return! read more

We stopped by to order some food to-go so I can't comment on the indoor dining situation, though the patio looks beautiful and directly overlooks the bay! There seemed to be 2 to-go lines. The "express" line has fewer options (though it has all the fried seafood & chips options and clam chowder), though it was far shorter and way faster. Unless you absolutely want a burger or something else on the menu, check out the express line instead. We ordered the mixed seafood & chips and a cup of clam chowder. The seafood was nicely battered and fried, though unevenly seasoned (some parts were really salty while others not so much). I really enjoyed the clam chowder, though - one of the best I've had. All in all, this place is solid for a quick bite and I'm sure if you have the time to wait in line to sit in the patio, your experience would be that much better :) read more

- We waited 30 minutes on a Wednesday at 3:00 pm. There were only 5 of us, and one was a hungry child. Many groups of 4 were seated while we waited, this was my 1st red flag. - we ordered a pitcher of Pacifico, it was on the menu. They did not have any!! - I ordered fish & chips. Undercooked, tasteless and mushy. I let the waitress know, and she said she had seen this before and asked how many replacement pieces I would like, I only asked for 1, but felt she should have replaced my whole order without question!! - Then while my guest was still eating, the crew started to clear the table!! We waited 30 minutes for lackluster food and service, and then they rushed us. Never Again!!!!! read more

My family chose this spot because it has a kids menu. My daughter loved the fish and chips. We even got an awesome table in front of the Morro . I think what really made it special was the waitress escorted each family willing to step out by the pier to take a picture impromptu. My family has two small kids 5-7. The clam chowder was read more

I don't know if you guys changed the recipe over the last serval months on the chowder, but that chowder was literally the worst I've ever had. It was gelatinous, globby, and reeked like it had decaying, mercury- saturated bottom feeders. The actual seafood in it tasted old, and rubbery, definitely not fresh. I could've sworn you guys ran out or something and got cans of Campbell's chowder at Albertsons because this was the worst chowder I've ever experienced in my life. I've had your chowder here multiple times before, I'm not sure why this last time was so horrid and actually a little disappointed because it made me never want chowder again in my life. read more

Clam chowder bowl and oysters were top tier and worth the price! Great ambiance, and service was attentive. I would recommend to anyone stopping by! read more

Both restrooms, male and female, had hand driers that didn't work. The mens had ran out of paper to dry hands but had an almost empty roll to use on the sink counter top. Not good! One of the women's toilets wouldn't flush. The fish & chips were good and hot. The meal was quite enjoyable. Possibly way too much batter. The location on the water is excellent. One waitress wore a tee shirt saying "I woke up like this" and trust me, it showed. Not very personable. We asked for an extra napkin and she just threw it on our table. No smiles from her. Did we say something wrong? Doubt we'll eat here again. read more

We're on vacation. Gotta tell you a bunch of other folks were here vacationing last night too. It was crazy as we all tried to socially distance and pick up our take out orders. But? The end result was fabulous. We don't eat much, so we split an order of Fish and Chips that was not greasy and very crispy, it could not be better. Even after a 2 block walk back to our rented condo!!! And my husband dearly loves Garlic Fries. The Bistro Garlic Fries were definitely worth the $1.50 extra. This is an extraordinary place. We're going back tonight only dining in because most weekenders have left. Prices are very reasonable. This week, they're gonna be our GoTo "Relieve Robin From Cooking Every Meal Every Day"! After all, I'm on vacation. Returned last night to dine Al Fresco. Crab cakes, steamed clams, and we split those fat prawns and chips. Excellent! read more

Good ratings so we tried it. Very nice atmosphere right on the water. A pleasant waitress who was very efficient. I got the fish and chips and clam chowder. Clam chowder was excellent but the fish on my fish and chips wasn't crispy like I like it which was disappointing to me because the reviews had it as the best in the area. Other people may like it soft but I don't. Just a matter of taste. My wife liked her chicken dish. I would go back but just not order the fish and chips again. read more

Martini: delicious and on point Clam chowder: hit the spot Oyster shooters: surprisingly delicious Cold water , good service, and good meal. read more

Bloody Mary's great! Clam chowder bowl excellent and fried prawns awesome!!b.being on the water..watching kayakers, and boats go by with the Morro Rock right there! read more