The fish, unfortunately, wasn't as crispy as I usually prefer, which was a bit of a letdown for a seafood spot. On the brighter side, the Dutch 75 cocktail was fantastic--refreshing and well-balanced. However, the Mai Tai was strong but lacked the right flavor balance, which made it a little hard to enjoy. Overall, the ambiance and location are nice, but the food and drinks didn't quite live up to expectations. It has a great view of Morro Bay if you're looking to eat by the water. read more

The Dutchie - left: dutch 75 right: mai tai - Seafood Near Me - Morro Bay, California

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Had to check out this spot in Moro Bay Area. Great location in downtown by the waterfront. Came on a Thursday night and we had to wait about 30min. But they text you when your table is ready We weren't super hungry so got their Dutchman's platter with a variety of fried items such as fish and chips/fries and calamari. This was standard for me. As far as their chowder. It was nice and thick. Very heavy with good amount of seafood. This was definitely the highlight of the meal. Overall good food but not great read more

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Thank you, Tyler, Thanks for the compassion, the awesome view and sincere humanity of the staff at this place. I will be here every time in Morro Bay. For anyone reading this, the views are phenomenal. The food is terrific and the staff are exceptional. Don't think twice about coming here over anywhere else read more

This is a great place to watch a sunset! It only has a couple of tables outside, but a big deck to walk around in. We only came for a drink and the view, but when I asked about the oysters and found they come from this Bay, I ordered some. They were small to medium sized and pricey ($20 for 6) but delicious. A bonus was watching two adorable sea otters playing right off the deck- haven't seen any this close before. Highly recommend trying this place for a sunset dinner! read more

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Service was great Food was mid Clam chowder tasted like cheddar bacon potato and not clam chowder to me. read more

We stopped in for the clam chowder. I wasn't too hungry so I ended up getting the kids fish and chips (which was plentiful for a kids meal). My friend got the clam chowder but added fresh crab on top. I am not a fan of clam chowder (chowder without clams isn't an option LOL), however I took a bit with the crab and it was absolutely delicious! Our waitress was super nice ... however we were being rushed as they were getting ready for the dinner shift. It's kind of annoying when the busboys are eyeballing you rushing you to finish. This is the reason I removed a star. I would go back. The fish and chips were a little greasy, but I would give it another try. But, definitely try the clam chowder with the crab on top. read more

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Wow. Only place open at 8pm on a Monday night so we tried it out. Got a bowl of clam chowder, oyster shooters with vodka, spicy margarita, old fashioned, and Chipino. All was GREAT! Service was EXCELLENT! read more

We come back here every time we are in Morro Bay. I love their fried Fish and Prawns & chips! Staff is nice, and a great view of the bay. On this last trip, we got the rockfish ceviche twice (make sure the chips are fresh-makes a huge difference). SO good. read more

On our first day at Morro Bay my friend and I came to eat here. I had the Sole Petrale w steamed veggies and pilaf rice. Before my dish we ordered a appetizer it was medley of mushrooms in their own buttered broth along w bread and goat cheese. Basically everything was delicious. Tyler and the bus crew we're just amazing!! Absolutely recommend this place. Also you get one of the most beautiful views of Morro Rock. A must visit!!! read more

100 stars for Tyler our amazing server! He recommended our wines and desserts and he was right on. First, we started with the wines mine was red and my friends was white! Both were so delicious we had to get more! Our appetizer was the mushrooms with bread and cheese. Local mushrooms such as lions mane were featured and they were amazing too. I had the locally caught rock fish and it was delicious. My friend loved her fish too.! Tyler recommended the cheesecake with fruit dessert which was uniquely flavorful and moist. We also enjoyed the sunset over the rock. We will be back! read more

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I really like that this is along the water with a view of Morro Rock, and they had a few tables outside...perfect for cooling down from a short drive from Paso. It's one of the better looking restaurants in Morro Bay, so we (gf; pooch) decided to give it try. Prices are very reasonable. Service was nice. View, great. We got a fish & chips ($19) and a shrimp & chips ($21) to share. But, sadly, they were just fair. Very greasy with too much breading. We both didn't feel so well after with the oil and all. So, prices are fair, but I'd say it's an average place. read more

Got here early around 6pm and there was no wait. We were able to get a seat by the window to admire the waterfront and big rock before the sun went down. Waiter was super friendly and even made jokes with us. We were hungry so asked for the food to just be served when it was ready instead of waiting for all items to come at once. All of the food was delicious. The oysters were so fresh and tasty!! The steamers of clams was still piping hot after it came out. The clam chowder was so creamy and thick and had so much filling. So so so good! I had thr prawn pasta and the prawns had no shells and was very flavorful. Enjoyed it so much that my parents came here 2 days in a row! read more

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One of the best fish and chips and clam chowder we had while visiting Morro Bay. The restaurant is so lovely. Plenty of indoor seating with views over the water. A large menu of different seafood options to pick from. A beautiful, relaxing place to have a meal. The Dutchman's Platter was perfect - a variety of deep-fried seafood items with crispy fries, and it was big enough for us to share. The Clam Chowder was also delicious - super creamy with a good amount of clams in it. We added on a dollop of crab, and it just made it even better. A great addition to any meal. We came for lunch, and it wasn't too busy. Staff were friendly and efficient. A great stop for lunch or dinner. read more

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

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Ordered steak and lobster. Steak was so thin and salty, Almost inedible. Sadly we did not send it back but I guess we are too polite. We were wiping salt seasoning off with a napkin . Helped a little. We has Cioppino there a couple days ago and it was outstanding. Guess our fault for not to saying anything. $150 for dinner including drinks. Never again will we eat something so mediocre, we will say something and send back, our fault I guess. read more

This has been our go-to restaurant in Morro Bay for many years. Tyler is an amazing server. He greeted us cheerfully, was attentive, and he made our dining experience one of the best we've ever had. We will definitely be back whenever we are in town. read more

We had fresh oysters, the halibut and the ahi tuna. All amazing! Our server Vanessa was super attentive. The place was cozy and very nice! read more

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

While Dutchman's is not necessarily a great place for a date due to noise, it is for the view and the food. I ordered oysters on a half shell that included a large variety of toppings. The shells were cleaned well and I couldn't have been happier with this appetizer. Not satisfied with just one appetizer I ordered a bowl (correct; not a cup) of clam chowder with the additional crab meat. There was a reason for the bowl. I didn't finish it in order to have room for my favorite dish - Ciopino. The broth was to die for and the seafood was cooked perfectly, well maybe the calamari could've been slightly less cooked. My son had a cheeseburger and fries, but I wanted to introduce more variety to his palette so I asked if he'd try the chowder and, could! He liked it a lot and polished it off like a hungry little hippo. read more

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Many restaurant choices along the Embarcadero, this one is a solid family ation with nice sized windows for the important view. Food is standard, but good, and the prices aren't bad. We enjoyed good service and a peaceful ambience for our meal and view, just what we came for. read more

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A great stop between San Simeon and Santa Barbara. We had the oysters (oh sooo fresh!!!), calamari (should've ordered more), clam chowder (a MUST), Cioppino (BEST we've had), Clams in white wine sauce (it was a daily special and a must when it's available again), Fish & Chips (lightly battered - perfection!), NY strip steak (deliciously seasoned), Prawn Pasta (rich & delish!). Finished our meal with crème brûlée which was quickly devoured. Our server, Tyler, made our evening enjoyable and he's very attentive to our little party of 7. He's the best! read more

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We were really in the mood for a bloody Mary and a quick bite to eat. This place had some quiet tables outside where we were sat right away so was perfect. Our server came out quickly and was friendly. We ordered a few cups of clam chowder that came out immediately and I have to say we both were very impressed! The bloody Marys were very tasty and exactly what we wanted. Lastly, the firecracker shrimp came out and we wern't as impressed. I thought it was ook, but my guy wasn't impressed since had more of a mayo dominated based sauce. I've definitely had better firecracker shrimp. All in all from what we tried I would recommend this place. read more

The Dutchie - Bloody Marys - Seafood Near Me - Morro Bay, California

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Our server was very attentive and nice! We ordered the steak frites, oysters, ceviche, pasta, and fish and chips special. All of our food was very delicious, especially the halibut fish and chips from the specials menu. We would definitely come again, and all the great food is accompanied by a beautiful view. read more

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3.5-4 Rating, We went for Lunch which sucked because I really wanted the pasta and they only have that on the dinner menu. The dinner menu looks better, go for dinner instead. The Baja Tacos were amazing 5/5, make sure you get it fried. Make sure to put salt on your Beans! Was Plain. The clam chowder was 2/5 ... Thick/fat chunks (not my preference) and Not thick/hearty , tasted more on the fishy side. Go to Dorns Instead for the clam Chowder. read more

The Dutchie - Baja Tacos (Fried) 5/5 Clam Chowder was 2/5 - Seafood Near Me - Morro Bay, California

Very loud inside, the food was (mixed reviews) I had the seabass (not cooked very well) hard and dry on the outside, undercooked on the inside (medium would have been awesome) The cioppino was delicious per my wife. The mushroom pasta was ok, per my daughter. Our waiter was a talker. Getting low to the table ... he was kind, but I couldn't help get the feeling he was all about getting a good tip.. smooth talker, yet several mistakes, order not placed no refill on our waters after saying he would keep them full. It was just a bit awkward . Unfortunately this did reflect in the tip.(sadly) We finished our meals and hastily departed, declining the dessert menu. And the automatic tip suggestion at the bottom of the bill, may be a bit off?, depending on your tip étiquette. I was taught the bill prior to taxes being added is what you tip on? Perhaps things have changed?? Anyhow, I wish them continued success, but I probably would not return any time soon for dinner. (Lunch yes) read more

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

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This was an accidental find but turned out to be pretty good. Initially wanted to try either The Galley or Giovanni's Fish Market, but one didn't open until later and the other was having some issues in the kitchen. Ordered cioppino, snapper, shrimp cocktail, clam chowder, and grilled cheese sandwich (for kids). Cioppino had really good broth and came with numerous seafood, like prawns, calamari, clams, mussels, and half lobster tail. Portion was pretty good too. Snapper tasted pretty good. It was pan roasted with some vinaigrette sauce to give it little more flavor than just simply adding salt & pepper, like some places. Even the rice pilaf and veggies on this dish tasted good. Presentation was vibrant with different mix of veggies. Shrimp cocktail and clam chowder were pretty standard, but slightly better tasting than ones I had in the past. Service was good and attentive. Sat by one of the booths by the window, so had a very nice view of the harbor. read more

When I'm in Morro Bay - I always stop by "The Dutchie" (formerly Dutchman's) for seafood. All the seafood I've had there - tastes fresh as you'd expect! The oysters I order are local & perfect, served w/ cocktail sauce, lemon & other accoutrement! Friendly service is always part of the experience. I'm a sucker for the freshly fried shrimp & fish prepared to perfection! One of these days I'll order one of their specials (which also look delicious). In an uncertain world, I'm certain "The Dutchie" is worth a visit when you're in Morro Bay! read more

Dear Dutchman, I like your smooth, relaxed room and your helpful servers, but much of your food disappoints. In my two visits, I have enjoyed your cioppino with its zesty broth and good selection and presentation of seafood. I am less excited about pretty much everything else that I've tried on your menu. The clam chowder, for instance, needs a serious overhaul. Soggy chunky celery? Not good. Please rinse the sand from the clams. Nearly shattered my teeth. The seafood stock or whatever you do for flavor, comes across as a mild creamy mush. Help! More flavor please. And not the neon pile of paprika or whatever that is that sits on top. Of the three or four clam chowders that I've had in Morro Bay, yours easily ranks last. (Even the oyster crackers were stale) The Panko crusted Parmesan halibut was pretty good, if a little dry. The garlic mashed potatoes are welcome and somewhat creamy. I didn't taste much garlic. The mixed vegetables are undercooked. I guess that's better than overcooked, but still the broccoli and carrots were too crunchy and tasted rushed out the door. The Seabass, a special, was serviceable, and OK. More interesting is the flavorful rice pilaf, which complements the fish. TLDR: Cioppino is good, but the two fish entrees are forgettable. I really liked our recent server, Josie. She had solid, helpful answers and details about the food and wine. Your prices are reasonable, service is attentive, and I really like the vibe of the main room. I wish I liked your food more. I've been twice in the last two years, including this week. Hope things take a big turn soon in your kitchen. There are too many restaurants in MB to settle for 'meh'. read more

The Dutchie - Bland and sandy clam chowder - Seafood Near Me - Morro Bay, California

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This location is great and the atmosphere was too. The service was just fine but the food was just so so. We started with clam chowder which was disappointing but not terrible, just not good (6/10). My wife had the seafood pasta which had a cheese flavor to the undercooked pasta (4/10). I had wedge salad which was fine (7/10). There are too many good options in the area to come here . read more

Arg mate! This place is great! And I'll give it an 8/8! Location: it is located in downtown Morro Bay! Parking: sparse during prime time! Good luck! Atmosphere: The interior is spacious with a great view of Morro Bay Rock! Staff: Friendly! Food: 98% amazing! We got fresh oysters, clam steamers, ahi poke, and fish and chips. My favorites were the oysters and the fish and chips. The oysters were so fresh. It tasted scrumptious with the tartar and horse radish sauce. The fish and chips were also amazing. The cod fish were fresh and fried to perfection! The clam steamer is good, but the soup is a bit on a bland side. My least favorite was the ahi poke. The poke was fresh, but there were so many wontons and sauces and so little fish. The proportion is not right and the sauces really take away the flavors of the fish! Plus, the wontons were a bit undercooked and the pieces can be bigger. Here are my ratings: -Oysters 10/10 - Clam steamers 7/10 - Ahi poke 6/10 - Fish and chips 10/10 Overall: Great seafood restaurant! I'd definitely stop by again when I am in town! read more

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Delicious! Very fresh seafood and great service. Try the cioppino you won't regret it. read more

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

We drive from Southern CA to Northern CA often and when we do, we take the 101 so that we can detour through Morro Bay, and the amazing clam chowder from the Dutchman. We order oysters, ahi nachos, clam chowder, and their version of fish and chips...all tremendous and flavorful. The location is on the water, and both lunch and dinner offer appropriate ambiance (imo). As a long-time server myself, I can say their service is always prompt and friendly, and as a Monterey Bay native, did I mention the chowder? Thanks you guys. We love what you're doing there read more

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

Had a surprisingly delightful dinner here. I'm usually disappointed by the mediocre offerings along the water but this was great. Food was solid. Service was excellent. We got the seafood tower, fried calamari, fish and chips, and a shockingly good persimmon salad. Calamari was excellent - light and crispy. Perfect beer batter on the fish and chips. The oysters on the seafood tower were also excellent. Next time I'd probably just order oysters and not the full tower. We weren't fans of the ceviche but the salmon spread was good. The service made the whole experience memorable and fun. read more

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

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Fish and chips 2 plain, oily Calamari 3 crispy, not enough whiskers Garlic fries 2 not garlicky enough Clam chowder read more

We came in on a Saturday and there was a wait. No big deal, they took our number and the text came through when our table was ready which was nice because we got to walk around a bit more. We were super hungry so we decided to order an appetizer, fried calamari, and two bowls of clam chowder. The calamari was just ok, but the chowder was awful. Mine came out barely warm and we both thought it had little to no flavor. We tried doctoring up the soup to help it out, but no matter what we did, it wasn't enough. Maybe they are catering to the elderly clientele with not seasoning their menu items, but we definitely won't be back anytime soon. read more

The Dutchie - Very bland calamari. - Seafood Near Me - Morro Bay, California

I wanted to try Dutchie. Reviews, and food looked good. Was most interested in the cioppino. It was 11:30am on a Saturday and less than 20% of the restaurant was full. The young male host was kind,, "party of 2,,.great I can seat you right over here" as he grabs 2 menus a woman walked over and said "just so you know we have a 90 minute table limit". I immediately responded "well I hope lunch doesn't take more than 90 minutes". Host sat us. Left the table and then we walked out! Mind you it was not a table on the water, but set back a row. I had no intention of staying there more than the time it takes to order and eat lunch, but her approach was so offputting. First clue should have been why is the restaurant empty when all the others look fairly full. read more

Great place to eat! Came out here for Father's day weekend. Someone at our hotel recommended this place and I can see why they did. Great place all around. We were able to find parking across the street. The view is gorgeous, especially during the sunset. The staff is very friendly and service was great. I started off with a cup of clam chowder. It was delicious! Loaded with flavor. I definitely recommend it. It was my fave! I would do a bowl of this for dinner and be satisfied. We also had some oysters. They were fresh and also delicious and fresh. No fishy taste. I also had the snapper. It was good as well. Good portion and taste. It was a pleasant experience all around. There are little shops you can explore while you are waiting to be seated. Can't wait to go back! read more

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Two of us walked in on a Friday night at 6PM and a table had just opened up at the window for a beautiful view and sunset. The service from Tyler was extra special, as he took care to offer suggestions for gluten and lactose-free menu variations. We ordered the clam Steamers and a special salad (pear, arugula, pistachio crusted goat cheese) to start. The clams were small and tender and tasty even without the butter in the broth. The salad was fresh, with the crunchy pear and smooth goat cheese. Delicious! Our mains were a special salmon Oscar with lemon tarragon instead of bearnaise sauce to avoid the butter. Perfectly cooked with the asparagus side. We also had the petrale which was good. Was a little lively/noisy, but would definitely come again for the amazing service, food and view. read more

Tasty delicious dinner! We arrived on a Sunday evening for dinner in August. The place was busy but we were brought to our table immediately! We both ordered fish and loved it! I had the petrole sole and my husband had fhe rock cod. Our dinners came with a cup of chowder or salad. The chowder is very rich, so I only had half to save room for dinner. The fish was cooked perfectly and flakey! Most tables have a view of the Rock. We have been to The Dutchman before for Happy Hour and loved the options too. Tonight it was nice to sit at a table, enjoy the fog envelope the Rock. Thank you for making our Sunday dinner nice! read more

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Best location for your sunset dinner. Service and great and food comes perfectly cook! All entree comes with chowder or salad. Both are of good quality. Cheery tomato and cucumber are so fresh! One is sweet, the other super crunchy! We had: 1. House white wine 2. Cioppino: come with lobster tail! So surprised. 3. Blackened seabass. 4. Bay scallops and bay shrimps Alfredo pasta with garlic toast. There is parking on site. View of morro bay is very nice. read more

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Great fresh and local food, probably the best of the many restaurants we tried in the area. The oysters are especially good and from the bay you view as you eat. read more

Lovely restaurant for dinner, the ambiance is classic American seafood oceanside restaurant which was comfortable and cozy. We had a lovely server who was very attentive and friendly. Most importantly, the food was delightful and made every one of us extremely full. Generous portions and great flavors. read more