Upon entry into Tognazzini's Dockside Restaurant, we were pleasantly greeted with delectable aromas of the fresh, local seafood. However, almost instantly, all hopes we had of a quality date night were thrown out the window. Prior to our arrival, we had called to ensure that there was seating available for a party of two. We were told there would be no issue, but this was not the case. Despite our call, we ended up waiting nearly a half hour to be seated. Clearly, transparency falls behind on the Dockside list of priorities. After we were finally led to our table, we perused the menu in search of the delicacies we hoped for. That, we did find. The food itself, and the service alike, were superb. With each bite came deep yearning for another. But throughout the meal, something bitter remained present in our conscience. The disdainful lie that which was told tainted every fiber of our experience. We truly hope that the Tognazzini family takes the time to reflect on the promises they give. read more

Stopped by for a quick beer and dessert! We tried the Olallieberry pie and it was awesome! Service was quick and friendly as well! Highly recommend it! read more

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I was able to park a little way down in the handicapped spot becasue the two in front of the restaurant were already taken. There was a little bit of a wait to get seated, but was seated by the window. View is of the dock, which makes sense given the name of the restaurant!! While I waited to order, one of the waiters tapped my window-side shoulder as he walked by, you know that old trick. Weird. They have good napkins, which I appreciate. I ordered a cheeseburger and fries with a bottomless soda (Pepsi family). They asked how I wanted the burger cookes, which is quite uncommon, so I said medium-rare!! They said their salads were mixed greens so I didn't order one. The burger was charred on the outside, which made me a little nervous about the inside. And, indeed it was dry inside. Why ask if you aren't going to cook as the customer desires? The fries needed ketchip and salt to taste correct. Mayo and ketchup on the burger, but had to really work at getting the ketchup out of the bottle, had to use my knife!! The bun was big and toasted hard. Once eaten it compressed flat. They were slow to refill the soda but at least they gave me lots of ice with it. I was, again, disappointed by this restaurant. I suppose if you order seafood or fish you might have better luck. read more

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My dad recommended this place and it was a good recommendation. Definitely gives off local diner vibes but with a seaside theme all around! There's parking directly in front of the restaurant. The hostess was friendly and so were the staff! We ordered some breakfast and they made the pancakes we got for my son into the shape of Mickey which was super cute and a nice touch! I really enjoyed the little detail of sending yourself a postcard that the restaurants gives you and they mail it in it behalf!! Such a cute touch! read more

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Eat there at your own risk They have a bunch of theives working for them...Watch your stuff. I would not eat anything these guys had their hands in ...By eating there you are supporting human trafficing and crime in Morro Bay...A lot of the crime I see in that area seems to have Dockside as the "epicenter"..I hope Dockside will wise up and get rid of them read more

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Only here to judge the oysters, my typical oyster place was closed today and decided to try this place instead. Their oysters were fresh but wasn't as sweet and there were shell pieces in the oyster which did not make it enjoyable. Overall I just feel that you could find better elsewhere. read more

Tognazzini's Dockside - Seafood Near Me - Morro Bay, California

This was our first time here. It was amazing ! We had the 5 piece fish ,fries & large bowl of their clam chowder. We had a great server ! So amazing I think we'll be back again ! read more

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Very happy with our meals whenever we come here. The service is always friendly and efficient Love the postcards they let you write to friends and loved ones- they will mail them for you as well Cute and cozy decor Dog friendly on the patio with wonderful views of the rock We normally go for breakfast, but have been later in the day as well with friends Plenty of parking read more

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I love that they have live music. A child asked for itsy bitsy spider and it was wonderfully granted. I saw many adults smiling about the song too. The food is good. Fresh made and fresh caught. I highly recommend coming during the week when it's mostly locals and not overly crowded. read more

We were traveling along Pacific Coast Highway, and I always loved Morro Bay as a kid so I had to show it to my friend who was traveling with me. After looking at the otters and enjoying the spectacle that is Morro Rock, we decided to get something to eat. We looked at various eateries and chose this one. It was pretty good. I ordered the fish sandwich and my friend ordered the Pasta Primavera. The portions were generous, and the service was very friendly. My fish sandwich was served dry, and it was more pan fried than battered and fried, but the tartar sauce was tasty and the fish seasoned well and not fishy tasting. It was a lot of bread and very filling. My friend thought her Pasta Primavera was ok. She said the sauce wasn't as garlicky as she would have liked, and it was a little soupy. The garlic bread was only toasted on one side, and so the side that was to the pasta got soggy. She said the pasta was cooked well, and the vegetables were good. So ok but nothing special. Overall, a quiet pleasant spot to enjoy a meal after a long drive and a walk, enjoying nature. Morro Bay is still one of my favorite places, and I know I'll come back again when I can. read more

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We enjoyed breakfast outside with our dog. Ashley our server made sure we were well cared for with treats and water for our pup and excellent service. The food was good and plentiful. The menu had many options and we enjoyed our meal. We sat outside with a view of the water. This place ticked all the boxes for us and our pup. read more

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Bland food and indifferent service at this old fashioned dockside eatery Grilled fish was devoid of flavor Clams and pasta gritty and tasteless Cobb salads large but zero taste No seasoning whatsoever in any of the dishes that our group ordered We were utterly disappointed read more

Not kid friendly small crowded space tables are too close to each other service was not great waited 15 min for a menu after we were seated food was 4-out of 10 I got the shrimp scampi it was watery and not tasty. They did have quite a few selections on the menu maybe I just ordered the wrong item ? Anyway won't be coming back here. read more

Tognazzini's Dockside - Steak sandwich wasn't terrible but not exciting either. - Seafood Near Me - Morro Bay, California

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Stopped by this gem the other week and if you like live music and one of the best views of the bay and Morro Rock then this is the spot. They have great seating and the service is fast, professional, and tasty. I recommend this spot for sure, one of my favorite in the central coast. read more

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Very friendly staff. The service was quick. We ordered the BBQ Oysters and the Clam Chowder Bread Bowl. Oh my!!! I was in Oyster Heaven. The BBQ Oysters had Garlic Butter, Lemon Slices, asked for crackers, plus they brought a variety of sauces for add ons. We ordered the half a dozen, but put in a second order because they were so good. If you want delicious BBQ oysters Yummy! The Clam Chowder Bread Bowl did not disappoint. Filled to the top and overflowing. Came with additional garlic bread slices. Just right in taste. Creamy plenty of clams. read more

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The oysters were really good. They tasted really fresh and tender. It's only $36 for a shucked dozen and $18 for a to go dozen. The fish and chips are good too. The chips were hot and crispy. I had the Rockfish which was fresh and juicy. It also had a good batter to fish ratio. The clam chowder was good also. It was loaded with a bunch of clams. The views , the cold beer, and the oysters is what make this restaurant great. read more

Oops. Actually I have no idea if it is worthy of 5 stars. I posted a review and I couldn't rescind after I posted. I didn't want to make the Yelp reviews go down on account of my rating for dockside too. Read my review for the dockside too. read more

Tognazzini's Dockside - Love the designated dog area. Except with the wall you can't see the water and base of the rock. - Seafood Near Me - Morro Bay, California

We came here specifically for their fresh caught seafood and chowders and were not disappointed. We went to the restaurant portion as opposed to the seaside shack as we needed a place to sit and gather our bearings a bit.  The place exudes classic diner vibes, if diners had fresh seafood and a view of a giant rock island off the coast. The chowder cured us of our hangover and the seafood platter filled us up without weighing us down too much. Definitely a worthwhile stop and the food was solid. read more

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Love the fresh seafood, sitting near the water. The otters are cute. The one man band sets the ambiance.

Fish and chips are really good. Always live music playing which is nice. You walk up and order then they call your name it's very simple and efficient. You might even get an otter show while you eat read more

We arrived soon after the restaurant opened on a Tuesday. We had a table with a lovely view of the Rock, but my tall husband had to be careful about the light fixture overhead that threatened to brain him every time he stood. Service was okay. I got the clam chowder bread bowl, and it was fantastic, everything I hope for. My husband had the five piece fried fish. While the fish was undoubtedly fresh, the breading was rubbery. My son had the macaroni and cheese; it was oddly soupy, which comes across in the picture. So, an uneven meal experience for us. read more

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This was recommended to us as our Airbnb host suggested. Anyways there was plenty of room as it was Tuesday. They ONLY have wine and limited beer. (MILLER lite and mich ultra) So we both went with a fish of the dayand house salad. The salad was excellent fresh and simple. The fish specials were....fishy and drowning in butter or the other ingredients. We were a bit surprised due to this being adjacent to a fishing dock. We later told others of our experience and they were surprised of our fishy fish. Anyways... we would probably go somewhere else in the future. One star for the salad read more

A great spot to visit and will visit again. The customer service was excellent and the atmosphere is very nice and relaxing. I recommend and plan on visiting again. read more

We Visited Morro Bay last month. I was so excited to see the Morro Rock. It was so beautiful out there. I'm also surprised with all the restaurants nearby there's a lot to choose from! With all the restaurants nearby, we chose TOGNAZZINI'S DOCK SIDE to dine in . We walked inside the restaurant and there was a line, but the line moved quick. And we also got lucky to be seated by the window where we can see the Morro Rock! We love Seafood, so it was easy for us to choose what we wanted from their Menu. We ordered: *SEAFOOD PASTA *LINGUINI and CLAM PASTA *CAPTAINS COMBO PLATTER & CHIPS *OLLALIEBERRY PIE Our food came quick and also with good portions. And I'm impressed with how much Seafood was on my Husband's and Son's Pasta. My Son's SEAFOOD PASTA has Scallops, Shrimps, and Pacific cod with Marinara sauce. His Pasta also came with Toasted bread, and with a generous amount of Seafood on his pasta, my Son enjoyed his food and he said it was a good one. My husband had the LINGUINI & CLAM PASTA and it came with a toasted bread too, and it was delicious, it had a lot of Clams on it. And I had the CAPTAIN'S COMBO PLATTER & CHIPS, it has fried Shrimps, Scallops, Pacific cod, Calamari, and a choice of either Oysters or Clams (I chose the Oysters). The sizes of the Seafood on this is a good size, but batter on it was just alright. Our dessert the, OLLIEBERRY PIE, was also just okay. The service was great, the food was good, and I like their Pastas with the Seafoods! Parking is okay, we didn't have a hard time to look for one. Also, TOGNAZZINI's DOCKSIDE has another location just a few step away, and it's called TOGNAZZINI'S DOCSIDE TOO. The other resto is more for quick bites and drinks, but it has a Full view of the Morro Rock while dining, but they don't have the Full menu. If you want the full Menu with Pasta and more, then go here in TOGNAZZINI'S DOCKSIDE. So remember, there's 2 of them, "TOGNAZZINI'S DOCKSIDE" & "TOGNAZZINI'S DOCKSIDE TOO" and they're just a few steps away from each other. read more

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My family and I had lunch at this location in the beginning of this month. It was great, the woman was very attentive and quick to bring out our meals. She was great. We loved it and tipped this waitress 20% as we always do. We enjoyed our experience and decided to return again for breakfast the next day. But this time, as soon as we walked in, I noticed a younger waitress with glasses give us a look as if she wasn't pleased for us to be there, which I brushed off and she wasn't our waitress anyways. There was another younger waitress about the same age who waited on us and wasn't as polite either. There weren't many people in that day and the food was taking quite a while to come out and that was fine, no rush. Our whole table did need refills and our waitress would walk back and forth multiple times and we waited as she probably had others things to do. Then she started talking with other employees so I finally called her over to ask her for refills, that's fine as well. Fast forward to when it came time to pay, I payed in cash, and she took a while to bring me my change back and brought me the bills but kept the coins which I didn't say anything about. As she came back to grab the check holder, she looked inside it and smacked it closed and walked straight to the front desk only a few feet away from where we were and started saying something in Spanish to the women that were there and I know it wasn't very nice words by the way it was being said and the only part I could make out was the last part which was "Go to hell" and the other women giggled. She wasn't saying it very quiet either but I'm not as fluent in Spanish so idk what else was said. But that was what it took for me not to give her a tip. I was going to tip her but I usually hand them their tip directly (it's just what I do) and the change from what we payed was going to be combined with a little more I had as the change wasn't close to 20%. I don't usually leave the tip in the folder. As we left they did say have a nice day and I replied yeah you too and left. But anyways that was our experience. read more

My rating would be a 3.5 We ordered the clam chowder which had a good flavor. On a personal preference I would've liked the clam meat to be half the size it's served as. My shrimp scampi had the best garlic and lemon flavor, NOT dry at all the sauce was dripping ! Loved it. The combo platter was a sample of salmon, shrimp, scallops, halibut, and Fish of the Day. Allll of the fish was cooked perfectly and I would get it again. But I can pass on the onion rings next time. read more

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Don't know if it was the manager! But we were ask to leave after spending 200$ there !! We only there for a short time! Totally unacceptable and unprofessional!! Will never go back again!! read more

Always a go to when visiting Morro Bay! And honestly a reason in itself to go visit Morro Bay! I genuinely dream about their BBQ oysters. Service is always great and their employees are so kind. Very pet friendly outside and even offer water and treat to pets without you even saying a word! Loved this place as a kid and still love it to this day. read more

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Went to non dine-in service counter stop by the water. Came on a Thursday and by noon, the place was packed. Plenty of free parking in the area. Great weather by the harbor and they also had live music. Beware of leaving your food unattended as the pigeons in the area are fearless. Ordered their fish/calamari and chips, clam chowder and fish sandwich. All were solid especially the chowder. Not sure how it compares to the other seafood spots in the area, but had a great view of the harbor. read more

Tognazzini's Dockside - Seafood Near Me - Morro Bay, California

This was the perfect place to have lunch! The weather was beautiful, and I loved how we could hear the busker from Tognazzinis Dockside Too from where we were sitting. They are dog friendly, our Bella stayed under our table while we ate lunch, they even brought her a bowl of water and treats!!!! The food was delicious, we all finished our food, no need to go plates! Our waitress was adorable and attentive even with our Bella. The only thing I want them to consider is putting signs outside informing customers tables are not first come, first serve and to first check in with hostess. read more

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Ohhhh; one of my most favorite places in the world is Tognazzini's Dockside restaurant for several reasons! Their food! Their staff! The views! I come back specifically because of staff like Ericka, Cassandra and Debbie. Welcoming, kind, funny and just good humans who care, remember you and your family, even years after our visit. They will help you with the hard choices you will have with wine and food, because it's ALLLLL GREAT and a lot of choices too! That's why for two days in a row, I'm there for my vacation meals. Now, the views of Morro Rock are phenomenal and magical. Besides the artwork, and decor inside of the restaurant that are also informative and interesting. Now.....the food! I'm already drooling! Their clam chowder is one of the best I have ever had that goes along with the freshest and hottest sourdough bread. Their barbecued oysters and butter and garlic sauce melt in your mouth and you can never get enough of them. I definitely recommend the catch of the day with the rice and vegetables. Otherwise there tuna melt is amazing.. you literally cannot go wrong with any choice on that menu and that's why you'll find yourself going there multiple times. They also have a very good breakfast menu. Come down and bring the family! Make this your local place for an amazing meal or make this your destination place for an amazing meal! Either way; you will not be disappointed and will be back read more

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Fresh seafood, friendly staff and a view of the bay. What more could a girl ask for? I had the house salad, shrimp and chips and my friend had the fish and chips. The food was pretty good. James was our server, he was super sweet and hilarious. No wonder the locals love this place. read more

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Moro Bay is a beautiful town with a beautiful beach near the mountain. The town is famous for its fresh seafood. In this restaurant you choose fish or seafood like in a store and they cook it especially for you. Fresh delicious seafood. Squid, shrimp, clam chowder, fish sandwich everything was delicious. Delicious clam chowder. Nice atmosphere near the water. Good service. Prices are normal for California. read more

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Food was good but if you're looking for "bang for buck" this ain't it Go to Lil hut instead read more

Tognazzini's Dockside - Fish n chips - Seafood Near Me - Morro Bay, California

A friend recommended this restaurant, mentioning its award-winning clam chowder, so I was eager to try it. Our waiter was very nice and kept our drinks full, but the food didn't meet our expectations. The clam chowder was definitely not award-winning; neither of us enjoyed it. I had hoped to go to Splash in Pismo, but we couldn't make it there. We ordered calamari rings, a calamari sandwich, and a salad. Nothing stood out to us, and with so many amazing places in Morro, I can't say we would visit again. 7/10/24 read more

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This review is for dinner at the "restaurant". Have been to Morro Bay several time and noticed that this place is always busy. So decided to stop on in. This was during the dinner rush on a Sunday. So we expected to have a wait. Pleasantly surprised that the wait wasn't anymore than 15 min. I ordered the "Captain's Combo Platter & Chips (fried)". You've been warned, as it states in the menu, it is all fried. But I've been good all weekend and need my fix. This is a good portion of food, so much I didn't even touch the French Fries. I would recommend ordering a side salad and taking half of the dish home. Good value for the cost. Good attentive and friendly service. Plenty of free parking and clean restrooms. Others in our party felt the value wasn't as good with their meals compared to other places on the embarcadero. So, I recommend you check out the photos and prices to see for yourself. read more

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We spent about an hour and a half walking the beach in Morro Bay and decided to grab lunch. We originally tried Rose's Landing but couldn't find parking, so we headed to Dockside since I'd been there before. We had two hungry kids with us and were seated within a few minutes, which was great. Our waitress took our drink order (just waters) and our food order, then disappeared. She never came back to check on us. After about 45 minutes of watching other tables--who were seated after us--get their food, I finally got up to ask about our order. The hostess checked and said it had "just come out." The waitress came to grab it, walked out, then turned back again before eventually bringing it to our table. By the time the food arrived, it appeared cold. My daughter was so upset she refused to eat it, and honestly, we were beyond frustrated. With two hungry kids, including one crying, this was really disappointing. As we left, we explained what happened. Instead of an apology or an attempt to make things right, the situation felt dismissed. There was even a comment about someone needing to pay, despite the fact that we hadn't touched the food. I've worked in restaurants, and my daughter has waitressed--we understand delays happen. But being completely forgotten, with no apology or effort to fix it, is unacceptable. A simple acknowledgment and offer to remake the food would have gone a long way. First impressions matter, and unfortunately, this experience ensures we won't be returning. read more

Food: Once I walked in I'll be honest I didn't have high hopes but we wanted breakfast and they serve breakfast. We both got the chorizo breakfast burrito and it was so good! I was really impressed. If you're into chorizo, definitely try this place. Service: Friendly and attentive. They did not seem understaffed (which is a good sign). Ambiance: Definitely smelled fishy upon entering. It could use a little updating. It was kept clean. Would visit again for the chorizo burritos! read more

The service was fine we were seated right away by a very friendly staff. The drink order came out quick. The food was slow to come out. We only ordered appetizers. The crab cakes and the oysters rock-a-feller. The crab cakes were awful. They were tough, lacked flavor, & i believe they were frozen. read more

Tognazzini's Dockside - The crab cakes were tough and lacked flavor, I believe they were frozen. I was sorely disappointed. - Seafood Near Me - Morro Bay, California

We meant to go to the more casual Dockside Too but ended up coming to the actual restaurant itself. We got the Admiral's platter to share with a side salad and the barbecued oysters. We thought the shrimps were the best part of the platter. The fish were a bit dry. I loved the barbecued oysters which were bursting with garlicky flavors. Highly recommend requesting the complimentary bread basket with the whipped garlic butter which was actually one of the highlights of the meal for me read more

Tognazzini's Dockside - Seafood Near Me - Morro Bay, California