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    Windows On the Water

    4.1 (655 reviews)
    Open 5:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    Romantic
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials

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    The view from our table
    Serena C.

    This place had so much potential to be a phenomenal experience! My husband and I came here for our anniversary, and had high expectations especially because of the raving reviews. We made a reservation for 7pm, and didn't actually eat until 9:30pm. The server didn't offer to refill our drinks or water that we had obviously finished by the time our food came out. The actual main part of the dishes were incredible, we got duck and pork loin and they were cooked to perfection with amazing flavors. They told my husband when he booked the reservation they would provide a complimentary dessert (didn't request, they insisted), and he had to ask about it since it was overlooked. The view was gorgeous while it lasted, but if you're there after the sunsets there's nothing to see, so I'd recommend coming around 5pm for dinner or for lunch instead.

    Salmon

    We called in a reservation for 7pm and requested a window table. We got a window table, but unfortunately it wasn't face the morro rock. Perhaps it was due to time of reservation. The weather was a bit foggy so we couldn't really see the rock anyway. We had the Burrata appetizer, along with the local oysters on the half shelf. We also had the salmon dish and the lobster linguine. I'd say out of all of that the Burrata was the best part. The servers were nice and joined in our silly jokes and were very accommodating to our seven year old daughter (who also had the salmon. I did not see a kids menu). We are staying at the Ascot Suites hotel, so we walked a block or so to get there. Very quick walk. There's no parking at the restaurant but you can basically park along any joining street. The lighting and ambiance was quite nice and relaxing. Great for an after Disneyland experience like we had.

    12 ounce New York steak with broccolini and mashed potatoes
    Ricky K.

    We made a reservation for windows on the water for our anniversary. We requested a window seat and we received the window seat. Service was amazing. Very welcoming very good atmosphere amazing views with amazing food. Everything was top-tier very great experience.

    Dungeness Ginger Crab Cake
    Atul P.

    Good food and service, but the real reason to come is the expansive views of the bay and 'the rock.' The ambiance is somewhat dated but perfectly pleasant. We came in without reservations and were told there were no tables even though the restaurant was mostly empty. Perhaps they were just gating the restaurant. Whatever. We sat in the bar area where the full menu is available. The drinks and the food were good, service was even better.

    View
    Susanne M.

    This restaurant was just amazing. Staff greeted up immediately and views of the water were in every direction. Our waitress came by and told us the specials. Waters were kept filled and service was impeccable. I had the sand dabs which I had never had or even heard of on a menu. My daughter had the steak. The food was so good. The sand dabs were white, flakey fish. Almost melted in your mouth. We finished the meal with the ganache. It was excellent. We will definitely return to this restaurant.

    Crème Brulèe
    Luz S.

    Staff was very friendly and the view from the restaurant is breathtaking! Food is excellent and delicious! Highly recommend not skipping dessert!

    Julie Y.

    Had a wonderful time dining here for dinner this past weekend. Ambience was nice as we sat by the window. We started off with a burrata & it was delicious! As for our main course, I ordered the scallop dish & scallops were cooked to perfection however, the seasoning of the entire dish was a bit salty for my liking otherwise, flavorful. Husband ordered pasta & he enjoyed it. We ordered a bottle of red wine & it paired so well with our dish. I just wish there was a sommelier who had knowledge about wines & that could've recommended one for us bc our server & other servers had zero knowledge about their wine list which I thought was odd. Husband had to guess which one to order & luckily, we picked the right one for us! Our server overall was pleasant & nice.

    Wine flight
    Nancy T.

    I have made reservations for 5 o'clock, but a play we were at ran over. So I called the restaurant and told him we wouldn't get there till like 5:30 and Paul said no problem. Laura was our server and she made recommendations and was just the right amount of being attentive. I was looking forward to The Halibut but they were all out. My girlfriend had the White Wine flight and said she liked all the wines. I had 2 Old Fashions, which were pretty good. The husbands were the designated drivers, so drank water. My husband and I both had the Bread service and the Salmon, which was just right. I do love black rice and goes well with Salmon. My girlfriend had the clam and shrimp linguine and said it was good, she was the only one that had leftovers. I forgot what her husband had. She and her husband and my husband and I both ordered the crème brûlée, it was excellent and a little bit of fruit with it. We had a nice view of the harbor and it was a gorgeous night.

    Crème brûlée
    Simon C.

    Panoramic view of the Morro Bay rock in the dining room. Watched a sunset while we were dining there. Enjoyed the wasabi-induced crabcake, Bouillon styled chowder (not thick enough compared to the NE variety), and the very fresh seafood Cioppino. The crème brûlée was also authentic and creamy.

    Us enjoying dinner. We opted to have one of their wine flights, which was great.

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    5 months ago

    The food was delicious, the service great and the views were so lovely! Plan ahead get those reservations, you won't regret it!

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    6 months ago

    Great job on the food and great service and the New York steak was amazing and I think that was the best ice cream I ever had had

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    A pleasant happy hour for sure and nice wait staff. Great deals on apps and drinks. Worth a visit.

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    Food was an experience, duck was amazing and the service was good too. It also had a very nice and relaxing mood which elevated it greatly.

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    5 months ago

    View was nice, and that was about it. The food was super fancy, but not worth the exorbitant prices. Staff were friendly.

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    Ask the Community - Windows On the Water

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    Will you be serving a turkey dinner on Thanksgiving? Thank you!

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    Yes per website.

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    4.0(2.4k reviews)
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    We stopped by Giovanni's Fish Market for a quick half dozen charbroiled oysters with sriracha…read morebutter and they were absolutely amazing. The oysters were incredibly fresh and the sriracha butter gave them the perfect kick and flavor. They were so delicious and packed with flavor. Service was quick which made it a perfect stop while walking around. The view is also great which made the whole experience even better. Simple, quick, and seriously delicious. Definitely worth stopping by if you're in the area.

    In the continued search for good clam chowder, we stopped here for one of the many meals we'll be…read morehaving this weekend. The menu is extensive but I only had one thing in mind and thus I got the CLAM CHOWDER BOWL $6.99 and HALIBUT fish and chips $24.99 plus $2 garlic fries upgrade. Sorry to say this place is as many have said, a tourist trap. The halibut batter lacked seasoning it was practically tasteless. It's freshly fried however. Fries upgrade helped the fries only. The entire basket didn't taste much like anything and the tartar didn't help. The clam chowder was very salty. And I mean, very. It barely had clams in it and didn't taste rich and mostly had big cubes of potato. It was disappointing. The lines can get very long very fast. They have a good spot with greats views or Morro Rock. Parking is free everywhere to my knowledge.

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    4.3(279 reviews)
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    My whole family enjoyed our dining experience at Morro Grill recently! My dog got special treatment…read moreand loved his pup patty(burger no salt). Our server, Paloma was so attentive to our 4 yr old son. He was served first thing, and not once was he overlooked or ignored. He requested to sit indoors midway through our meal, as it got cold outside on the deck and the move was done seamlessly. The server actually caught my son when he managed to tip his chair back and she did it swiftly, without making a scene and told him she's done that before, so that he wasn't embarrassed or uncomfortable. Amazing! We took our servers suggestions and loved our mushroom Swiss burger and cali fries and chicken sandwich. We had way too much food! We will definitely be visiting again.

    The best of my written reviews, dear Yelp Review Readers, are reserved for the establishments that…read more"meet or beat expectations". Morro Grill does it AGAIN! We arrived around 3:30 on a Saturday and the restaurant was moderately busy. Our table was in the interior dining room at the window (nice view). Our Server for this experience (Kate) presented us with menus promptly. Kate was fabulous...her service "spot-on", professional and very personable as well (thank-you Kate). Our order consisted of Drinks : A Lemon Drop (4/5 - the question here was if the cocktail actually contained alcohol. We were assured it did, but the drink was replaced non-the-less. The replacement tasted the same ‍..."our bad", but Kate didn't charge us for either!). A Sandy Beach (5/5 - ya...this cocktail is outstanding!) and a Big Sur IPA (5/5). Our ordered Mains: Mushroom Swiss w/ Bacon 2X - one w/ Beer Battered Fries, the other w/a Side Caesar Salad - (5/5 - a definite "go-to burger " cause it's sooo darn good) Bay Basket (Mahi Mahi w/double Coleslaw) - (5/5 delicious and enough to take home for another meal) Grilled Jalapeno Burger (w/egg and Bacon) - (5/5 - always a winner). The wait for our meal after receiving our drinks seemed remarkably short...yay! This occasion was a Birthday celebration meal for one of our party of 4...and Kate presented us with a very delicious piece of Carrot Cake which was large enough for all of us to share - (5/5...if we could give the Carrot Cake a "higher" score/rating we would. It is, as far as Carrot Cake goes, truly OUTSTANDING!) The dining experience couldn't have been better...Kate's service and customer service in "making it right" with the Cocktail and Birthday Cake, the atmosphere/view and the fabulous food didn't disappoint. Once again, on this occasion, in this Yelper's opinion...Morro Grill on the Embarcadero in Morro Bay truly earned this "really, ya gotta go and enjoy" 5 Star review!

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    Bar area

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    House Of JuJu - By The Bay - Snapper bowl with greens and slaw

    House Of JuJu - By The Bay

    4.3(963 reviews)
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    Had such a great experience at House Of JuJu, in Morro Bay California. The food was super yummy and…read morethe service was great our food came out fast, which I always appreciate. I ordered the Calamity Jane burger, and wow, it was absolutely delicious and HUGE. You will honestly get full after eating just half of it. I also got a side of their potatoes with the spicy garlic sauce for dipping, and it was so good. Definitely a must-order! They also had a great selection of sangrias, which was a nice bonus. The only thing I'd mention is that it can be a little pricey if you're dining solo, so if you're going on a date, be ready for your pockets to take a little dent. Next time I come back, I definitely want to try the shrimp tacos because they sounded amazing. I was torn between those and the burger, but I went with my default order. Overall, delicious food, fast service, and a great spot in Morro Bay. I would definitely come back!

    Last time I was here I ordered the sliders and a wedge salad. Don't recall how they were but they…read morelook good in the pics!! Had to park across the street in the surf shop parking lot for a handicapped space, luckily the traffic wasn't too bad crossing the Embarcadero. Waited quite a while to be seated. Loud concrete floor with metal chairs, could hear the conversation of all the other diners!! Distractions from people walking by on the Embarcadero, but great Rock view. Ordered cheeseburger with potatoes. Salad was "mixed greens" so I didn't order a salad. Next time I will get their wedge salad, but I didn't know if I could finish it with the burger and potatoes this time. Server said no fries or chicken strips becasue they don't have a fryer. Free refills for sodas, but only a little bit of ice. It was a bit syrupy and had a lack of carbonation, might have been Pepsi instead of Coke. Steak knife included with utensils, which came in handy because the burger was really slippery and I had to eat with a knife and fork!! Potatoes looked overcooked but that was because they are purple potatoes!! They tasted ok, luckily not too spicy like everything is these days. I liked the non-purple potato's texture better. Slow to refill my drink. I will come here again and have the wedge salad, from the pic it looks smaller than I expected this time around so it will be able to be eaten with a burger!!

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    The Dragon Lady w/ side salad

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