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    Vino Estero

    4.6 (12 reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Ayanna S.

    What a cute little find! My fiancé and I came in during a spontaneous trip to wind down and have a glass of wine. Sarah greeted us and was such a great time! We had lots of laughs, played a little tic tac toe, and enjoyed good music. It's a really cute space! She was an awesome host with great vibes and conversation. The bottle of wine was very reasonable as well! We will absolutely be back whenever we're in the area, as Sara and the Vino Estero were the highlight of our night!

    Athena N.

    My husband and I had a fantastic time at Vino Estero! This wine bar was a comfortable escape from the unexpected summer winds in Morro Bay- plus it was dog friendly! Sarah was a wonderful host and we really enjoyed our time with her.

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    Thanks a ton Kris, come back anytime!

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    I was there last week of June (6 weeks ago). It was a bit hard to find (entrance on the side of the bldg.)

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    Review Highlights - Vino Estero

    . Super friendly and conversational wine-istas Sarah & Sarah & Louis (woof), with a short but high-quality wine list

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    The Galley Seafood Grill & Bar

    The Galley Seafood Grill & Bar

    4.5
    (2k reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$$

    This was our second time here, and it didn't disappoint. Amanda was our server, and she was a rock…read morestar. She even made sure our dog was happy! She kept our drinks refilled, and she has the best personality. I hope she's working the next time we visit. The food was fire! My blackened rock fish was delicious, and the pan-seared scallops I could have eaten them all myself. I look forward to our next visit! 7/29/26 7/29/26

    Did some quick Yelp researching for places with clam chowder and fish and chips. This place had the…read morebetter reviews. On a quick day trip on a Friday afternoon, we decided to give this place a try. No reservation and were promptly greeted and seated. Although we did not have a full bay view, we had a partial bay view. Some hits and misses with food and service. 1. Bowl of Clam Chowder (no bread bowls available). Chowder was piping hot and had nice pieces of clams (dad got a bit of clam shell..so be careful), celery and potatoes. The chowder was very creamy and not grainy or watery like other locations. I would definitely order again 5/5 2. Fish & Chips: Fresh Pacific cod, lightly breaded, served with house-made tartar sauce. Fish was fried to perfection. 5/5 3. Seafood Pasta: Linguini with jumbo prawns, fresh catch, Cajun cream sauce, garlic bread. Everything tasted fresh and seasoned perfectly 5/5 4. Side of Garlic bread: extremely disappointing. We ordered garlic bread with our chowder, it never came. Waitress decided to serve it with the mains (fish and chips) and we ordered for the entire table and she only brought 2 pieces. 5. Insalata Molina: Mixed greens, arugula, pear, walnuts, crumbled blue cheese, mango vinaigrette. Couldn't tell you if this was any good bc the waitress NEVER brought but charged us for it. She then takes it off the bill and brings me the salad in a Styrofoam container. I told her I didn't want it and put it in my bag. Salad was so soggy (which means the kitchen prepared it and the waitress forgot to serve it) I would not order and do not recommend ordering it bc it was the size of a side salad definitely not worth the price point. 6. Mocktail Lavender lemonade: definitely not balanced, was pretty tart and again the price point was off. It was about 8oz lemonade for $12 They do offer a nice selection of wines. Restrooms are located outside the restaurant and are public restrooms, pretty dirty and out of stock. Although our service was a big miss, I do recommend the food items we ordered. I did take a star off due to the service.

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    The whipped butter and warm bread are perfection and the view!
    The whipped butter and warm bread are perfection and the view!
    Crab Cakes ($18.50)
    Crab Cakes ($18.50)
    Flourless Chocolate Torte ($12)

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    Flourless Chocolate Torte ($12)
    Tognazzini's Dockside

    Tognazzini's Dockside

    3.7
    (1.2k reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$

    Decent place along the water. Obviously people want seafood when you're by the ocean. It has a…read morebeautiful view of Morro rock. Service was quick but rushed sometimes. I ordered the scallop taco and clam chowder bread bowl. Pricing was reasonable for how much food you get. However the scallop taco almost confused me for chicken tacos because it had seasoning. I was looking more for a fish taco flavor. But still good

    This was my third visit to Tognazzini's Dockside in about three years and my second visit within…read morethe past year. Unfortunately, each visit has felt a little less impressive than the one before it, and this most recent experience was disappointing enough that I probably would not return. Parking is usually easy, and I have never had to walk more than a couple of minutes. There are also a couple of EV spaces nearby. When my girlfriend and I walked inside, the restaurant felt unusually warm, humid, and stuffy. It was uncomfortable enough that we briefly considered leaving. We chose outdoor seating instead, but that comes with its own drawbacks. The tables are exposed to the afternoon sun, pedestrians walk just feet away, vehicles pass close by, and the working dock is nearby, so you hear forklifts, unloading equipment, and active fishing operations throughout the meal. We started with the Oysters Rockefeller, which I have ordered on all three visits. They were good and are honestly one of the main reasons I have continued returning. They are not easy to find where I live, and this version is enjoyable, even if it is not on the level of what I have had in places like New Orleans. My girlfriend ordered the clam chowder with bacon. We have been comparing clam chowders around the Central Coast, and unfortunately this one ranked last among the several we have tried so far. She described it as average and nothing memorable. I ordered the steamer clams, and this was easily the biggest disappointment. The very first clam I ate had noticeable grit in it, and unfortunately that continued through most of the bowl. I would estimate that the majority of the clams had some amount of sand or grit, which made them unpleasant to eat. I also found one clam that remained completely closed after cooking. I left it untouched. At a restaurant specializing in seafood, I expected more careful preparation and inspection. The broth was also surprisingly bland. I ended up adding hot sauce just to give it more flavor. As I worked through the broth, I also noticed three small hairs. I cannot say where they came from, but finding multiple hairs in the same dish was understandably concerning and further reduced my appetite. The service did not help. Our server took our order, delivered drinks and food, and eventually brought the check, but there was very little interaction between those points. No one checked whether we needed anything or asked how the food was going. That was especially frustrating because if someone had checked in, I would have had an opportunity to mention the problems with the clams while I was eating them. Overall, the Oysters Rockefeller were still good, but almost everything else about this visit was disappointing: the uncomfortable indoor environment, noisy outdoor seating, average chowder, gritty clams, bland broth, cleanliness concerns, and minimal service. I have enjoyed this restaurant more in the past, but after this experience, I think there are other places around Morro Bay where I would rather spend my money.

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    Sunset at Morro Rock.

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    Sunset at Morro Rock.
    Harmony Cellars

    Harmony Cellars

    4.4
    (207 reviews)
    13.8 mi
    $$

    A very nice privately owned winery that has exquisite wines and a great tasting experience! I'm…read morewine industry and I found myself joining their wine club, which I generally don't do because of being in the wine industry and enjoying great perks and benefits already. But this place was special! The service, wine descriptions and information was awesome and the wine was unique in varietals. Stop in and see for yourself!!!

    I have been wanting to try this wine for a while. I always wondered where it was. I go to the…read moresmall town of Harmony every year on the way to Cambria. I tried to ask someone one time where the tasting room is and they weren't very friendly. But now it is very clearly marked and I was easily able to find it on my own this time. You can tell it's been newly remodeled. My friends and I decided to do the tasting. All of us like white wine only. They have a few selections but of course the one I really wanted to try wasn't available that day. And that was ok. They gave me 6 tokens to give one each time i wanted my next tasting. Well sine they didn't have one of the wines I wanted and white wine was more limited I asked if I could turn in two chips for two tastings of the same wine. And I did this also so I didn't have to come in and bother them as soon for another pour of the same thing. I was told they don't do that .... But then they did. It just doesn't make sense to me. I also was trying to be nice and I just felt like she was wasn't super friendly. This place has a gorgeous set up outside. They have nice comfy seating or high top tables which overlook the rolling green hills. This time of the year is absolutely beautiful. I can see the warmer months not being as pretty because I'm sure everything turns brown. I also loved watching the animals down below. The scenery was so majestic. I will definitely be back again. This will probably be on my list of "must visits" every time I visit Cambria. There are just certain places you that you always remember and must go back to, and this is one of them for me.

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    Love in a glass
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