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Mersea's
90/100 (1508 ratings)
Quick Bites
Seafood
American
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Seafood
American
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Cod
Salad
Fish Sandwich
Clam Chowder
French Fries
Crab
Cakes
Clams
Fish
Oyster
Calamari
Calamares
Sandwiches
Fish & chips
Burger
Crab Cake
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Tapas
Shrimp
Fish Taco
Tacos
American
Bar
Seafood
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Street Parking
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Best bargain quality seafood with a view on the docks! Skip the downtown Avila Beach tourist trap restaurants and go here! Just minutes from the main..."
Christopher Redada
"Food always tastes better outdoors when the weather is sunny and there are great views to be had. The burger I ate at Mersea's was very tasty. I like..."
Will Staso
"Unhurried afternoon in Avila. Busy but not overwhelming with people. Yummy crab cakes & oysters. Freshly made to order Bloody Mary. It was..."
Athena Bell
"Being local to Santa Barbara, we have always missed this little gem on the pier. Now that we have been able to make it, we are now wondering what..."
Michael Williams (Santa)
"Definitely a local vibe where everyone knows everyone but still very accommodating to tourists. We biked here every day of our stay in Avila. Good..."
Mary Henningsen
"What a cool place. Right on the hartford pier. You can drive up to the restaurant. Good selection of beers and decent food. Great views.. wow! ..."
Taufiq Habib
"Restaurant is right on the pier with outdoor seating and beautiful views of Avila. It can get busy and parking is limited on the pier so you’ll..."
Tina P.
"Service is great. Fresh seafood, good portions and it has a bar. What more can you ask for. It has indoor and outdoor seating. Been coming here post..."
M Jeero
"Best spot in Avila area for on the water views of seals & sea otters! Just a short walk down the pier but there is some (very little) parking on the..."
Sarah Carter
"Nice relaxing place to eat. Everyone we dealt with was great, even though they were busy. We found a sunny spot outside and enjoyed the fish and..."
B and C
"Always a great experience sitting in the sun with a cold drink and a plate of fish and..."
Ace S
"Very nice secluded place to telax and eat. The restaurant is located to a port. Food really is delicious and i liked there chowder and..."
Paul Emmanuel Velasco
"Nice little spot at the end of the pier. Busy but still able to find a spot if you wait a few minutes. Can get it to go or seat yourself inside or..."
C Ellis
"Lovely place to be with family and friends. So peaceful and..."
Marbelia Reyes
"This place is a hidden gem!!! Very good food. Most friendly servers. Great outdoor seating with a prime view of watching sea lions interact and argue..."
Linda M. Gillette
"This place was beautiful! The food was great and the views were stunning. It was quite busy though but service was..."
Lydia
"It was great! I had the fish tacos and they were delicious! Service was friendly. The food was reasonably..."
Debbie Goodman
"Came here today for the first time and we really enjoyed it! The food was great. The atmosphere was good. The views were great. Good service and I..."
Josiah Lee
"This spot is amazing! So fresh and phenomenal fry job on the seafood! We’re land locked in CO so when we come out to visit family in Nipomo we def..."
Nick Vigil
Fat Cats
87/100 (2058 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
American
Mexican
American
Seafood
Vegan Options
Mexican
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Lobster Eggs Benedict
Ahi Tuna Burger
Toasts
Sourdough Bread Bowl
Crab Cake
Lobster
Omelette
Seafood Omelet
Chowder
Pancakes
BLT
Avila Benedict
Tapas
Club Sandwich
Fat Cat's French Toast
Fish Taco
crab sandwich
Salad
Po' Boys
Double Decker Crab Club Sandwich
Tacos
Crab Benedict
Clam Chowder
Biscuits and gravy
Bloody Marys
Chili
Cakes
Cod
Lobster Tacos
Fish
Fish Sandwich
Veggie Omelette
Crab
Onion rings
Fried Green Beans
Scallops
Clams
Sandwiches
Mimosa
Clams
Oyster
Burger
Huevos Rancheros
Calamari
Oysters
Tortillas
Tuna
Eggs Benedict
blt
Fish Taco
Calamares
Shrimp
French Toast
Sit down
Mexican
American
Seafood
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Waterfront
Breakfast
Dinner
Late Night
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"Second visit and not disappointed. Wait was short, we sat outside & staff were quick to set up umbrellas. We tried the crab cakes and our breakfast..."
Diana Espinoza Ramos
"Fat Catz is one of our favorite places to have a late breakfast! Anytime we our in Avila/ Pismo area! The food never disappoints! � But this time..."
Janet Niewind
"Great place to grab a quick bite! Seafood Philly was awesome and service was spot on! Great experience and prices..."
David Whitmore
"My hubby and i were finishing up a 2 week pre-retirement rving trip. We stopped at avila cuz we can park right on the ocean :). We went to have..."
Colleen Ryan Schupp
"The breakfast wait was well worth it. We had some of the specials and were not disappointed. The staff was great, we shared some good laughs. All..."
Anthony Martinez
"Enjoyed breakfast there Tuesday AM. Absolutely the best Seafood Omelet. The Host and "man that signs the paychecks." Added to the fun and the..."
Douglas Ownby
"Had fish and chips and my friends had the open face lobster sandwichs. All was amazing including the clam chowder AND the service. Been going to..."
Barbara Romero
"Favorite place to come when in the Avila & Pismo area!! Clam chowder bread bowl is amazing! Fast and friendly service everytime we go..."
Cassandra Herrera
"Awesome food, waitstaff are very efficient and courteous. Definitely a place to come back..."
Sharyl Frogge-Wymer
"Another reason we like FatCats....great food, great service and Dear Lord protect our..."
Linda Osty
"Had the Chicken fried steak for breakfast and it was great. Excellent service and great scenery. Next time I am out west I will stop..."
Will Lamb
"Best Mother's Day ever, great service, friendly staff and roses for all the mother's at our table. We had 15 in our party and the service was..."
Renee Chavez
"We always stop at Fat Cats at least once usually more when visiting the area. Seafood omelette is to die..."
Dora Papion
"Yesterday I had the Avila burger. It was the best burger I've had anywhere!..."
Roberta Wands
"Love this place! Every time I visit from so-cal I have to stop here! Friendly people, Great..."
Jim Bixel
"This place was so good! The ambiance was great, food was great and being that I’m a cat person, the name is awesome!..."
Heather Marciano Valdez
"Excellent service, with pier view! The food was so delicious and tasted very fresh! We will definitely be back when we're in the SLO..."
Vanessa Campos-Rebollar
"Excellent day out for lunch with the fam bam.! Definitely a great place to grab some food and some cold drinks...."
Derek Martinez
"As always food is great and abundant! Atmosphere was lovely! Crew was..."
Michele Borges
"Great service and great food. It's awesome sitting outside and enjoying the view of the pier and the beach at Avila! Always a family tradition to..."
Shawn O'Brien
"The food is outstanding and the view is awesome..."
Lorinda Lori Schmieder
"Calmari steak tender, great service. Beautiful view of the..."
Jo Martinez
"Awesome views, wonderful friendly service, food was great and the prices were just right 👍 we will definitely be back..."
Donna Motyer
"I got the ahi tuna tacos which were absolutely delicious they were a great size and can't with rice and beans. The amount of sushi grade who tuna in..."
Deardra Wildflower
"I've been here a few times, and the food, service, and atmosphere are all really good. My wife had the stuffed shrimp, and I had the stuffed salmon...."
Ken Beghtel
"The food was as good as I remember, service was really nice. Has an OK view of the bay from the patio that can be obscured by vehicles in the parking..."
Ted Fletcher
"My husband selected Fat Cats for lunch on vacation because he used to be a regular 30+ years ago. I can't rave enough about our experience! We..."
C Williams
"We have eaten at Fats Cats Cafe in Avila for our anniversary. We stayed in Avila for 3 days and we are at this restaurant twice in 2 days. Great menu..."
Emma Lovett
"We came here for breakfast since the menu we saw online looked great and I'm glad we did! They looked packed but still made room for our 8 person..."
Susanna
"Loved the food - fish and chips, snapper, tacos! All delish and the service was great! Very accommodating and patio perfect at..."
Adrienne DeWolfe
"Food was good, huevos rancheros was delicious. Server was friendly and I'm Only giving 3 stars for service because it wasn't super busy but I never..."
Joey Guerrero
"Staff was so accommodating... the owner popped in and was a delight to convenverse with. The fish tacos were to die for! All of it was great! Best..."
Jean Lawley
"I've been going here over 30 years and have always been pleased. The reason I gave it a three star for atmosphere is because they don't allow dogs..."
Sky SmilingSun
Ocean Grill
82/100 (1180 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
American
Seafood
American
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Fish & chips
Crab Cake
Ceviche
Chowder
Shrimp Salad
Fish & Chips
Pasta
Cakes
Tapas
Salad
Pesto
Fish Taco
Clam Chowder
Fish
Tacos
Pork
Filet Mignon
Crab
Cod
Scallops
Halibut
Calamari
Sandwiches
Ribs
Risotto
Mussels
Burger
Tuna
Calamares
Bass
Salmon
Shrimp
Chicken Sandwich
Beef
Focaccia
Sit down
American
Seafood
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Accepts American Express
Table Service
Street Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Waterfront
Accepts Discover
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We stopped for dinner on Fathers Day on our way back to SF from LA. The food was outstanding; my wife said the Caesar salad was one of the best..."
Mark A. Goldstein
"The best brick oven pizza in town. The service was fantastic, great vibe, delicious menu selections and the best view of Avila beach! A local..."
Victoria Happekotte Borjesson
"Wonderful service. The waiter Luke was wonderful with my son Luke! The food is the BEST! We had 3 different flat-breads, clam chowder and calamari...."
Randi McCabe
"We've eaten at the Ocean Grill in Avila Beach several times and have enjoyed every meal. The Thai shrimp cup is my favorite. It's a nice way to..."
Kathi Snyder
"Throughly enjoyed our dining experience at the Ocean Grill last evening. We were accompanied by our 2 Standard Poodles and were intending on ordering..."
Lorelle Kitzmiller
"Great views, yummy food and priced decent for what you get...would definitely..."
Josephine Quartuccio
"Wonderful place!! Great food and the staff are perfect. My new favorite steak..."
Kg Tucker
"Fabulous food and service. Really good wine selection. I highly..."
Amy Jones
"The food and service were excellent and we will definitely be returning in the future. The view from the dining area is also breath..."
Paul Karp
"Good food ,good place specially the chef � Bryan my..."
Gonzalo Ramirez
"ALWAYS our stop at Avila Beach. We've never been disappointed! Fresh-made deliciousness! Everything is good! The clam chowder is THE best we've had..."
TeAnne Cordeniz
"Loved this place. Food was on point! Service was..."
Robin Reynolds
"Great food beautiful atmosphere and..."
Aurora Ruiz Casillas
"A classic favorite of mine is the clam chowder I definitely recommend trying it. To my surprise I really enjoyed the fish tacos the where absolutely..."
Mina559
"Most restaurants are booked months in advance for Mother’s Day - we had not planned anything. The hostess was most accommodating and seated us..."
Malka K
"Super cute restaurant! Went with my mom, Monica was our server and she was amazing! Will definitely be coming again. (P.S. Get the butternut squash..."
molly mcdougal
"Food was delicious and service was great. The appetizer with brussels sprouts (crispy brussels sprouts) was far above our expectations and so were my..."
Fevzi Karavelioglu
"very good service, staff is attentive and friendly. food is super flavorful, and pasta/oven baked pizza is handmade. worth the price, highly..."
David Moreno
"Wow! They have stepped up their menu. We had tried this restaurant in 2016 and it was just ok. Now, they have a new chef and menu, it is..."
Rosa Castro
"Late afternoon delight. Fish and chips excellent and could feed 2. Fish tacos also excelente. Open front to enclosed patio allowed outdoor feel..."
Greg Walsh
"Seasoning and flavors are bit weird, especially for an oceanside seafood restaurant. Everything is too strong on acidity and sweetness, lacking a bit..."
Anny Zhao
"Servers were attentive but not over bearing. Excellent selection of local wine. In our opinion, the Ocean Grill Fettuccini was superb , exceeding the..."
Amanda Ramirez Yuk
"Great views, great staff, and excellent food. I had brick oven pizza and salad, both were superb. The atmosphere is beach casual and it is fun to sit..."
Jon McBride
"Great service and food was exceptional! The diver scallops and pork belly are fabulous and a MUST HAVE! The mussels were flavorful and remember to..."
Ann Luu
"Cold brew...blood Orange was perfect for the beach atmosphere. The calamari was perfect. Two dipping sauces. The spicey chili was nice a little..."
Danny Hamm
"Great little spot in Avila Beach for lunch. Both the food and the service were great! It’s right on the water and there are some great views of the..."
Jason Kiesel
"We came early for dinner (5pm) a Friday, the restaurant was more than half empty. this may make our experience completely different from yours...."
Queenanie Nguyen
"The food was great and hot. The portions were great. The best was the ocean view while you..."
Mari Rodriguez
Custom House
76/100 (4135 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Bar
Seafood
Seafood
American
Soups
Soups
Bar
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Lunch
Late Night
Coconut Shrimp
Beef
Califórnia Burger
Fish Tacos
Crab Cake
Tortillas
Eggs Benedict
Chowder
Eggs Benedict
Fish & Chips
Fish & Chips
Pasta
Toasts
BBQ Chicken Flatbread
Tapas
Salad
Omelette
Sparkling Strawberry Lemonade
Fish Taco
Clam Chowder
Pesto
Old Custom House Clam Chowder
Tacos
Tuna Melt
Fish
Custom House Bloody Mary
Fish & chips
Veggie Sandwich
Custom House Shrimp Cocktail
Swordfish
Crab
Wine
Chocolate Lava Cake a La Mode
Halibut
Scallops
Clams
Burger
Huevos Rancheros
Center Cut Grilled Swordfish Mignon
Ribs
Calamari
Taco salad
Custom House Crab Cakes
Tuna
Fried calamari
Chicken or Shrimp Quesadilla
Fish Sandwich
Calamares
Prawns
Pepperoni
Salmon
Shrimp
Sit down
Soups
Seafood
American
Bar
Takeout
Reservations
Television
Live Music
Seating
Waterfront
Table Service
Beach
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Brunch
Mid-range
"Excellent clam chowder. The bread bowl was good, I prefer a more crusty exterior and a more tart sourdough bread, but the chowder made up for that...."
Sherri Yoder
"Food was awesome 👌 our server was Hannah, she was amazing!! Very sweet, talkative and just made us feel very comfortable 👏 excellent customer..."
Aurora Meraz
"My wife and I stopped here and certainly weren't disappointed. The views were perfect, giving perfect sights of the beach and the pier. The food was..."
Daniel Flud
"Great place for dining out on your Vaca. Food was superb, I had the bowtie pasta with grilled chicken and a Mango Mai Tai, both so yummy. Loved the..."
Chanda Howald
"Whenever in Avila, one has to stop by Custom House for some Clam Chowder. It's literally the best in the country. Many of their other dishes are..."
InaF
"So good we came back the next day! Perfect stop to the beginning of our Central Coast weekend getaway. It was a beautiful sunny day which made for..."
gevorg cholakyan
"Beautiful restaurant, the food was great, atmosphere was nice but pretty busy, but it was a Friday night so maybe that's my fault! Clam chowder was..."
Joey Guerrero
"Great fish sandwich and one of the best garlic fries I've..."
Michael Gester
"My fish had a big hard spot in it, but they wrote it off the bill so they made it right. My wife’s fish sandwich was really greasy. The kids menu..."
Papa George Maxson
"We stopped in for a late drinks and dessert. Yum! We were seated and served quickly and the hot apple pie wrap might be the most delicious dessert..."
Nicole Walton
"This place is one of the tastiest places I've ever been. The fish was so tender and soft and delicate. The fruity salsa-like topping was absolutely..."
Adrianna
"Where do I start. Best clam chowder EVER, by far! You can have toppings like bacon or shrimp, but really, it needs nothing. So buttery, clam are..."
Jill Hanson
"Delicious, fresh food right on the ocean. Steller service by Pete, very dog friendly. A must if your in the area!! The Kombucha was divine, best I've..."
Nicole K
"Excellent place for breakfast! Eggs Benedict and shrimp omelettes. Yum! Friendly service, prices okay. You can sit outside if you want. There is a..."
Sara M
"Very nice place by the ocean. Decent prices and good..."
G B
"Lots of very good food, more than we could eat. Return visit same as last. Great Bloody..."
Michael Williams (Santa)
"Fairly quick service! Lovely wait staff! Seemed like they took food allergies seriously, very nice food presentation! Nice place to eat by the..."
Tori Westenberg
Olde Port Inn
74/100 (1090 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Tapas
Fish Taco
Pasta
Tacos
Salad
Cod
Clam Chowder
Halibut
Prawns
Crab
Cioppino
Scallops
Cheesecakes
Clams
Club Sandwich
Calamari
Calamares
Salmon
Sandwiches
Crab Cake
Chowder
Shrimp
Cheesecake
"We come here here once or twice a year. My kids absolutely love the cool tables that let you see under thebpier,. My wife and I love the food and..."
Vincent Arriola (GamingSanctum)
"I have been to Olde Port Inn a few times, my wife grew up in the area. We even had our rehearsal dinner here. They have great food and really good..."
Mike Swatek
"The Old Port Inn is a very unique spot at the end of the Avila pier with beautiful views all around- including down! Some glass tables can see..."
A Heid
"Food was delicious and our server was exceptional. The food came out very timely, some places the appetizers and entree arrive at the same time. ..."
Chuck Fletcher
"Beautiful pier and location. Very peaceful. Restaurant was closed but fish market in full swing. Heard some Fishermen having bad luck as fish..."
mahtable
"Just the walk there is awesome, the food, the service was first class. The mushroom appetizer and the stuffed bacon wrapped prawns were so..."
LvnLifeJoyfully
"I am not sure why this place is only a 4.0, I thought it was delicious. They have seating with panoramic views of the cliffs and ocean. Beautiful!..."
Hillary Grez
"First time here and it was the lunch menu. The food was delicious. It wasn't busy so we were able to get a really good table with a view of the..."
Alexis
"Great view, enjoyed looking down into the water as well as looking out on the water. Fun place to..."
Leslie McLellan
"Right on the pier with great views of the beach and ocean. Good seafood options. Prices are a bit high. Service is good. We went on a very hot day..."
Marc Liberts
"If you want a place for a beautiful view this is it! May your occasion be casual, romantic, or business, it's the perfect setting for it all. Food..."
Alex Blankenship
"Fantastic. Clam chowder was good and my appetizer platter was delicious. Stuffed prawns, calamari, and a crab cake. The crab cake was definitely the..."
Hector Avitia
"The clam chowder was good and the see through or should I say sea through tables are quite..."
Michael Berna
"Olde Port Inn is always awesome. Dave has been managing there longer than I've been going for the last 14 years now. He does an excellent job. Always..."
Dave Lowden (Blackdog)
"Delicious food. Amazing clams, mushrooms, clam chowder, fish and chips- there's genuinely no dish that isn't excellent. Cute little gem on the pier..."
Nicole Delaney
"Not ACTUALLY a five-star restaurant but the honest retro ambiance and our great server (Romanian) added up to five-star enjoyment. Our fresh halibut..."
Laine G
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