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Seafood Restaurant$$$$
Pismo Beach
Ranked #2 for seafood restaurants in Pismo Beach
"Life is short, get the bucket for 2."(12 Tips)
"Big Bucket for Two...it's the best!"(3 Tips)
"Amazing crab bisque soup!"(3 Tips)
"Get the crab bucket!"(2 Tips)
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DNovember 15, 2020The shrimp po boy was so big and yummy. The shrimp boil bucket was very good and the crab cocktail was hard to eat like others mentioned but very good and the service was excellent.Upvote1Downvote
Kate RSeptember 1, 2014We didn't get seated at the table - no crabs cracking - and got crab cocktail (a bit complicated to eat - I wish I have a mixing bowl) and Crab Roll with fries (yum! Put crab inside the bun).
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Brad HagerOctober 6, 2015Great broiled pot of crab, shrimp and mussels, pricy but good, great selection of fresh fish, and the crab bisque was yummy. Very busy, lively place 😄
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Jennifer OrrSeptember 18, 2018The patio is awesome, sourdough rolls are so good and go great with the seafood bucket. Also great service. Can't wait to go back!UpvoteDownvote
Jonathan LeeJuly 19, 2019Fish and chips was delicious. Service was friendly and excellent. However the lemonade wasn’t fresh and didn’t taste nice.
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Liesbeth HerzeeleSeptember 12, 2014Good service, good food. We had the crab cocktail and the seabass and It was delicious!Upvote1Downvote
Joyce TompsettApril 23, 2019The bucket but we’ve never tried it. We get stuck with crab cakes!!!! Actually even the burgers are good.UpvoteDownvote
G .May 14, 2013Get the bucket, that's what they are known for. If you like snow crab, opt for the Alaskan Bairdi Crab. Bigger. Sweeter. Tender.
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Michelle B.April 4, 2016We got the big bucket, but I think it's worth just doing king crab! That was really good.Upvote1Downvote
Lauren BaconJune 20, 2014Bucket for two has plenty for three but prices are a bit steep compared to other places in town. Most expensive meal on my vacation along the PCH!UpvoteDownvote
Pierce FosterApril 8, 2013Some of the best calamari I have ever had, so tender and not rubbery at all! The sauce was great too sweet and spicy.UpvoteDownvote
Melba MartinDecember 29, 2016Way too crowded for one person on crab night. Try going another night. Great place for crab!UpvoteDownvote
Ryan McCulleySeptember 9, 2012Great service from all of the staff, excellent food. Be sure to get the Big Bucket for 2 & the steamers.Upvote1Downvote
Brandon HoangApril 21, 2018Incredibly friendly staff. Don’t embarrass yourself by getting anything other than the BUCKETUpvoteDownvote
- Heather ServiMarch 6, 2014Get the crab bucket! It's great! And the server Rhonda is awesome !UpvoteDownvote
Zack WurtzApril 11, 2011Get the crab bucket! It says for two but it will easily feed three. Best food in Pismo!Upvote5Downvote
Vic HyattAugust 7, 2012If you are from Bakersfield, do not order fish & chips here. Go to Mossmans! But do get the bucket at this place.UpvoteDownvote
Cat ThompsonSeptember 5, 2014Food is adequate, not great. Very bland. We got the bucket for 2. Save yourself a whole lot of money and get better food at boiling crab for less money.Upvote2Downvote
Esra KayınAugust 18, 2017Omg !Yengeç yiyebileceğiniz en nadide mekan olur :)yengeçli ne bulursak yedik ilk başta sonra da ortaya bir yengeç 🦀 istedik 😋yiyin ya mutlaka yengeç de yemedim demeyin 🤗👍
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Anne Sophie MarchalAugust 30, 2014Délicieux ! Un peu cher mais service sympa et bon produitsUpvoteDownvote
Роман БеспаленкоSeptember 21, 2013Надл брать big bucket fot two. Не берите аляскинского краба не вкусно. А местные просто супер!UpvoteDownvote
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Open until 10:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
(805) 773-2722
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks
Full Bar, Cocktails
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