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    Wooly's

    4.0 (1.8k reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Dogs allowed

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    Gorgeous view!!
    Mary G.

    It was definitely hard to beat the gorgeous view - easy sunset from seating on the deck! Ordering was easy, and the Cobb salad was everything it needed to be. I'm picky, but my substitutions were easy and they got my order correct. So glad we stopped in for dinner while in town!!

    Bar area
    Courtney O.

    My family and I loved visiting Pismo Beach a few weeks ago and decided to stop again on the way home to check out Wooly's for lunch! It's a little beachfront restaurant that offers a little bit of everything! They offer burgers, sandwiches, tacos, salads and plenty of seafood items like steamed clams, Shrimp Po Boy sandwich and Clam Chowder! We ordered the Philly Cheesesteak with Fries, Kids Quesadilla with Fries, Baja Fish Tacos and a side of Veggie Sticks (which were real veggies). Everything was really good - I loved my tacos. They were flavorful and fresh! Wooly's also offers great drinks as well with a giant bar inside! We really loved sitting outside on the patio - it had great views of the boardwalk and ocean! We couldn't have picked a better day to go too - the weather was beautiful! Wooly's is the type of place where you order at the counter and then they bring you your food - staff were still attentive and helpful even after we received our food. DO NOT FEED THE BIRDS! Overall, it was a good meal with good views! I would absolutely come back the next time we are visiting Pismo Beach! Check them out!

    Ocean view from the outdoor seating
    Anna H.

    The vibes at this place especially during sunset are amazing. The outdoor seating is first come first serve so if it's busy you'll have to awkwardly standby waiting for people to leave. It's probably best to wait until you have a table before ordering because the food is pretty quick. The food was good, the chowder was a little cold and thick for my son's liking but my salad and a cold beer were good.

    Outdoor dining!
    Peter H.

    This is a great casual spot right on the beach in the center of Pismo Beach by the pier. My family enjoyed it so much during our stay that we went twice in 2 days! It's very casual, you order at the counter and then pickup your food when it's ready. You can order drinks at a separate counter and they have nice selection of beers on draft. We ordered a variety of items on both visits and everything was delicious. The stand outs were the Seafood Roll and the Fisherman sandwiches. Highly recommend for anyone swinging through Pismo, I would go back on my next visit.

    Fish and Chips
    Rakshit P.

    We were at the pier during lunch time and saw this place. Found a table easily and placed the order. They have counter service here. Fish and chips were ok. The fries were the better of the two. Onion rings were nice and crunchy. Chicken Sandwich was good. Cauliflower bites were also surprisingly good. Service was friendly. Overall a good option if you are at the pier.

    Happy Hour
    Michelle N.

    Stopped in for breakfast before walking on pier & beach. When you get there- order food on one side and drinks on other side. You get a vibrating caller and find a seat . There's a window to pick up your food. I got a breakfast burrito so did hubs and they were huge, kids got a dish to share- breakfast nachos, & granddaughter got classic cheese crisp. Great food and place to eat.

    fish and chips
    Cristina A.

    Wooly's fish & chips was expertly prepared to be served hot and fresh. The fish is cooked to a crispy perfection and paired with our signature waffle fries.

    Sunset from Wooly's on the pier
    Melissa K.

    Great Food, Sunset Views & Extremely Dog-Friendly! We had a fantastic experience at Wooly's in Pismo Beach. The restaurant is located right on the pier with beautiful ocean views, making it an absolutely perfect spot to enjoy a meal--especially at sunset. Wooly's has a great happy hour, and we loved that they are very dog-friendly, allowing dogs on the patio and even offering a dog menu. That alone earns big points in our book! The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming--not just to us, but to our dogs as well. While our pups can get a little excited and bark occasionally when they see other dogs, the staff was kind, understanding, and genuinely happy to have them there. We always do our best to make sure they don't disturb other guests, and the team handled everything with warmth and professionalism. The food was tasty and reasonably priced. We ordered burgers, chips with salsa and guacamole, plus beer and wine--and everything hit the spot. Of course, we also ordered beef patties from the dog menu, and our dogs were absolutely in heaven. Between the delicious food, friendly service, dog-friendly atmosphere, and watching the sun set over the ocean, this was a truly enjoyable experience. Perfect location, great vibes, and a wonderful time overall. We will definitely be back!

    Fish tacos
    Sandra G.

    We go to woollies a lot we're from out of town so when I see a lot meaning about once or twice a year.. it's nice because you can take your dog and they have dog water for them. This time I got a wedge salad and it was really good. We also ordered fish tacos. Everything was good and refreshing. There's always more people eating than there is seating. So it's good to find a seat first before you go up and order. If that's a possibility.

    Mitzy A.

    Great place to hang out with friends, the vibes are chill and the views are great. The food was pretty good definitely not the best, but for the price and the ambiance it's worth it.

    Cocktail menu
    Sasha A.

    Amazing view, great food and well managed. Even during a holiday weekend they keep the line moving so everyone has a good experience! Good drinks too!

    Clam chowder in a bread bowl
    Diane W.

    Highly recommended spot at Pismo Pier so we came by @5 for dinner. Counter service & find a table - we ordered the clam chowder in bread bowl which was outstanding (they even toasted the top of the bread bowl) & fish n chips w/waffle fries- delicious! Food came out quick, Portions were great & reasonable prices. Great location too! We will be back.

    Chowder bowl
    Lashay V.

    We tried Wooly's for the first time last night and unfortunately, it will probably be our last. We usually go to Cool Cat Café or Splash Café for their clam chowder, but since we visit Pismo often, we wanted to try something new. The photos online (and even how the food looked in person) were really appealing, but the taste didn't match. The food was very bland overall. I ordered the asada fries they weren't terrible, but they weren't good either. It just felt like a mix of ingredients thrown together without much flavor or thought behind it. My husband ordered the calamari and chips, and his experience was similar very bland, and the fries were cold. My kids said their meals were just okay. My son had the fish and chips and mentioned that at least the fish tasted fresh. The atmosphere was decent. We did have to ask for our table to be cleaned, but the staff took care of it quickly once we mentioned it. Overall, I think the biggest improvement would be focusing on adding more flavor to the food.

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    Went there with the family on vacation, nice place friendly people fast service good food beautiful views, definitely will be back

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    Great views and fast service. The food we ordered was good too, so shrimp cocktail and nachos.

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    Great food, great atmosphere, location, location, location!!!!! (And, of course, the great employees)

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    Ask the Community - Wooly's

    Is it pet friendly?

    Yes! We go here with our Doberman. There is usually water bowls for the dogs and they even have a menu for the dogs.

    Can someone post the gluten free menu? I took a picture of it a few months back and can't find it.

    They changed the menu and the only gluten free things are the salads

    Is it possible to order the fish tacos grilled rather than battered and fried?

    Yes

    Are there any veggie options?

    Yes, kale salad, wedge salad, cauliflower appetizer.

    The phone number does not work . Has it closed down?

    Open last week.

    Does this place have heated outdoor setting?

    No Heated as far as I Know- but we were seated indoors with a great view.

    Are you open for outdoor seating?

    Yes.

    Can someone confirm Wooly's seating hours? I work in fire and we finish shift around dark. I'd made reservations at Oyster Loft a while ago and realized upon seating that Wooly's was still open at almost 8 PM. Yelp says 11-6, site says 11-close?

    Hi Tim. I'm a new Manager at Woolys/Oyster Loft (transferred from other location) and wanted to let you know that Woolys is open 11-8 (Sun-Thurs) and 11-9 (Fri/Sat). I'll be sure to get our listing updated with current, accurate information. We do… Read more

    Are you open on the 4th of july?

    Yes

    Pets welcome on the patio during dining?

    Oh yeah. They even have a half dozen doggie bowls for water.

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    Clam chowder was very thick and had so much in it. Good and bad at the same time 3/5…read more Got the open faced dog with chili. This was so good! Chili was a little bit spicy for me but soooo good. 4.5/5 The ribs was decent. Cooked well. Soft. But lacked flavor in my opinion. 3/5 Fish and chips . The fries was like a 4.9 out of 5. We all loved it! Fish was 4/5. Tartar sauce was everyone's fave. Chicken with pineapple waa just okay. We would go back for the fries! Service was......................

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    My wife wanted to visit a nice restaurant with a view for our anniversary. I opened Apple Maps and…read morechecked the pismo beach area and Ventana Grill was the first restaurant that stood out to me based on location, therefore, I made a reservation. Note that the parking lot, depending on which day you go, can fill up very quickly. The location is right off of the 101 and easy to find. We checked in and was seated within 10 minutes at a booth that overlooked the beautiful views of the Pismo Beach coast line. Our server, a younger black woman, who told us her nickname was 'TiTi', if I'm not mistaken, was wonderful. Her personality and hospitality was infectious and exceeded 5 stars. She brought us fresh hot corn and flour tortillas with a small cup of brown sugar butter and three different salsas to try. Everything was delicious. We ordered the surf and turf special which was a jumbo shrimp on top of a filet mignon that rested on mash potatoes and a creamy/savory white sauce. We also ordered the lobster Mac and cheese. Everything was exceptionally good. My only takeaway would be that I found the food, especially the lobster Mac and cheese to be pretty salty. Definitely excited for my next visit.

    Very disappointed in my experience. I've been to Ventana years ago and always enjoyed the food and…read moreservice. But it just wasn't great anymore. The waiter was not very pleasant. He spoke very quickly, didn't smile and seemed to just want to get through the order. In addition, his accent made it even harder to understand. Our drink order was messed up. They gave us the wrong drink as a freebie which we didn't like. I guess to make up for the mix up. Then our dinner came immediately before our tortillas as appetizers. Catch of the day was sea bass with a few veggies and rice. Definitely not special. The flourless chocolate cake was dry. Overall a very underwhelming dinner. So sad. Probably not going back.

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    The Cracked Crab is a well established restaurant on Price street serving yummy food for many years…read morenow. Cute and casual restaurant displaying many lovely beach murals and specializing in seafood. DJ was our fantastic server today. He was Friendly & attentive. We ordered 2 buckets with crab & shrimp. Our order came out steamy & tasty very quickly. The buckets include a choice of crab, shrimp, mussels & clams. It includes corn, potatoes, sausage & your seafood choices. They have many seafood options besides the buckets. DJ was so accommodating throughout our meal. We dined early around 5pm, but if you go during peak hours, lunch or dinner you may have a wait. They do not take reservations. They are moderately priced and portions are good. For a fun beach y experience definitely drop in for a meal.

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    Hoagies

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    The bf and I made a day trip to Pismo for my bday, we planned to try a new place to eat. There's a…read morelot of options by Pismo pier to choose from, but Hoagies stood out to me. He had tried it before, so this was my first time here. As I looked over the menu everything sounded good and pics of the food helped me make my final choice for lunch. The service was excellent, the cashier was friendly and patient with us ordering (since it was my first time here). We decided to sit in the patio area since it was nice day, even though there was a little bit of construction noise next door, it didn't take away from hearing the great music selection. Moments later a server brought out the food, everything smelled and looked delicious. He ordered fish N' chips w/upgraded garlic fries, (we love garlic fries!) some of the best garlic fries we've had, every bite was garlicky & dipped in ranch...mmmmm perfect combo. The fish was tender but crispy bites from the batter. I ordered the Pismo wrap (could be shared), I was not expecting it to be so packed with all the fillings. It was stuffed with sliced tri-tip, curly fries, avocado, pepper jack cheese, and bbq sauce. Every bite was so satisfying, flavorful and had a little bit of everything. Some saltiness from the fries to sweetness from the bbq sauce, well balanced (I did add some cholula sauce because I enjoy some spiciness). Definitely added as a stop when doing a day trip to Pismo. I'll be recommending friends/family to make a stop at Hoagies if they're ever in the area and they're looking for a chomp because a bite isn't enough. So after all the shopping/walking, pick up some Hoagies and head to the beach (which is walking distance), because great food deserves a great view!

    I decided to give Hoagie's a try -- I usually go elsewhere for my cod wrap when in the area. I…read morerequested the cabbage and tomato instead of curly French fries inside the wrap -- and fries came on the side, anyway. The counterperson taking my order kept saying lettuce, and I repeated a few times, you mean cabbage, since that's what is written on the menu, and they seemed a bit confused.. But it did come with lettuce, not cabbage (?). Hmm. The fish was okay, but not fried to enough of a crisp, so it was not crunchy. It was also a relatively small amount of cod in the the burrito wrap. I say burrito wrap as the tortilla was pretty thick and barely toasted. I did see other patrons sitting at the tables with much toastier-looking wraps, and it looked like the steak wrap came in a wheat tortilla. So is there more than one kind of tortilla? The tartar sauce was middle of the road and there was not enough of it in the wrap for my tastes - I like sauce. But I could not get more for the side, as the line was out the door by the time I discovered I could use more tartar sauce! So while it was fine, and the fish seemed fresh, I was somewhat disappointed, and did not munch this wrap with the zeal that I do the one from the other locale in town where I typically buy the killer cod wrap. The curly fries were good and well salted. Lots of people sitting outside; tables could've been cleaned better. Maybe staff should come out and wipe them down periodically.

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    Hoagies inside dining room.
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    This is the Pismo wrap with curly fries. I'm not easily impressed, but this wrap did not disappoint.

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    This is the Pismo wrap with curly fries. I'm not easily impressed, but this wrap did not disappoint.

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