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Giovanni's Fish Market
Categories: Restaurants Seafood Food Specialty Food Seafood Markets Seafood, Seafood Markets [Edit]
1001 Front StMorro Bay, CA 93442
(805) 772-2123
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 9 am - 6 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Touristy, Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
Glen C. said: "Just had a great lunch. Clam chowder was amazing. Very nice to find the different flavors and lots of clams. Shrimp and chips very good. Service was great. Thank You Patty S. Can't wait till next trip to Morro. Might have to be this…" read more »
143 reviews for Giovanni's Fish Market
Review Highlights
"Giovanni's hit the spot with the garlic fries."
(in 19 reviews)
"My husband had a huge crab quesadilla."
(in 8 reviews)
"I've lived on the Central Coast for seven years and this is..."
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143 reviews in English
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Review from D S.
Fresno, CA
1/18/2012
Order/pickup window and fish market/deli. Window walk-up is popular with dog owners because you can walk up to the window with your dog to order food whereas you can't bring dog into restaurants and markets (including Giovanni's Fish Market part).
Has good shrimp and garlic fries ($2 upgrade from shrimp and chips). Was told I get 8 pieces of fried shrimp and only received 7 pieces of shrimp. Shrimp and Chips cost $9.99 from the window. Fish market area has excellent Seafood salad. It was $5.99/lb. This serves about 2-3 people per pound (if you have something else besides just seafood salad). -
Review from Jen C.
1/8/2012
It really irks me that their whole business is fish yet they fail so hard when it comes to cooking fish. Fish and chips? Always over cooked. Fish tacos? Overcooked. And they don't offer any of their fresh fish (from in the store) on the menu. What gives? How can people who fish for a living pay such little respect to the fish when they cook it?
Clam chowder is decent but costs twice what it should.
I have no complaints about their fresh fish sold inside the market. Good quality, good prices. -
Review from Michelle L.
Los Angeles, CA
1/7/2012 1 Check-in Here
Om nom nom. One of my favorite sea food places to go to.
I've come here twice, and have come out super satisfied both times. First off, the view is amazing. You're sitting right next to the water with a beautiful view of morrow rock. Secondly, the food is consistently good.
We ordered:
Crab Quesedilla - you NEED to get this. The tortilla is crispy and flakey, the cheese is minimal, and the crab meat is abundant. They definitely don't skimp out with te crab. SO GOOD.
Oysters in a half shell - standard. It's one dozen for $17, half a dozen for $9, or one for $2. There are definitely cheaper options in the neighborhood, but these oysters were fat and delicious.
Salmon taco - Eh, not my favorite item on the menu
Fresh crab, cooked, cracked, and cleaned - This takes 25 minutes and comes out to be around $20 per crab ($8/lb and about 2 lbs per crab). If I were to get this next time I'd probably crack the crab my self since I like eating all of the stuff they clean out of the crab. Other than that this crab was delicious and fresh. I love me some crab!!
Bay shrimp louis salad. This thing is big! For the price, it's a good way to get some greens in my belly..
If you want to stop here for lunch, be sure to get here early, as the line tends to get kind of long. We got here around 11:30 and didn't have to wait, but we noticed the line getting longer and longer
Come here!! you won't regret it.
One last plus: pitches of widmer's hefe are only $10!! Score!! -
Review from Nick F.
Bakersfield, CA
1/30/2012 1 Check-in Here
Meh. Grilled halibut burrito was tasty, but the shrimp from the shrimp and chips was frozen. Yelp has 10% off 1 item with each check in but the girl didn't give us discount
Comment from Gio D. of Giovanni's Fish Market 1/31/2012
Hey Nick, Sorry to hear your experience wasn't up to par..… More » -
Review from Jeff K.
Morro Bay, CA
1/29/2012 1 Check-in Here
We come here a lot. Good fresh fish and a fun location on the bay. All outdoor seating means fair weather dining, which is most of the time in Morro Bay. I usually have the salmon and my wife eats the Fish Tacos. We really like it. They food is fresh and relatively quick for made to order only meals. They also have a great fish market next door, so you know where the fresh fish comes from. If you like good fish, it's very hard to beat for the very reasonable prices!!
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Review from Marcie L.
Bakersfield, CA
1/28/2012
For those with dairy allergies, you'll be happy to learn that the batter used for the deep friend fish is dairy free! Fish is excellent, for fried fish. The only complaint is that they are a little pricey. My mom loves the shrimp cocktail. I love the fish and chips, or the 'fish on a stick.' Be prepared to fight for your right to eat, the birds love to stalk you and wait for you to take your eyes off your food....even if just for a second!
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Review from Roger Z.
La Mirada, CA
1/13/2012
Finally got a chance to visit Giovannis fish market and it was all that I expected. From the oysters, ahi tuna, thresher shark and smoked salmon that I purchased, it was the freshest and tastiest that I've had in a long time!! I recomend this place to everyone. Thanks Giovannis!!!
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Review from Chris O.
Dallas, TX
I've been here a few times, mainly as an excuse to get away from the Five Cities for a couple of hours. There is an extensive selection of fish inside the market. There is a food ordering counter outside, and one time I even waited thirty minutes in the rain for food. I have to say my biggest beef with this place is that they WILL NOT cook the fish of your choice from their seafood market offerings (that just made me mad enough to deduct a second star for that)! Every time I've seen a market/cafe together in one place, they always allow you to choose any fish in the house, even though their local selections are never on the menu!
I've had Oysters & Chips, Fish & Chips, and Clam Chowder, all of which were very fresh and delicious. Nice and crispy, too. But the best thing on their menu is the Garlic Fries, and they are definitely a central coast staple.
Steer clear of the crab salad, as it is awful and flavorless. Everything else was excellent!
It just makes no sense that they don't want to make some extra money off preparing some local fish from the inside counter!
P.S. Watch your food, or it will get swooped up by the seagulls! My brother had it happen once before. -
Review from Janelle H.
Los Angeles, CA
10/13/2011 4 photos
Lovely ocean-side outdoor dining looking at that big ol' rock chillin on its own not too far away on the ocean!
Started off with pitchers of bloody marys with huge celery sticks planted right in the pitcher. Enjoyed a late lunch with this refreshing drink. They had great fried fish...and what did they do with it? PIT IT ON A STICK! a great thick piece of fleshy white code fried crisp and juicy on the inside, flaking like fresh solid butter.
crab quesadilla was gooey and tasty with a splash of WHOA! huge chunks of claw meat, no imitation here no sir-eeee!
While waiting for our food, i took a gander in their fish market right next door, full of smoked fish. Enjoyed the personal tour very much.
All in all, I had a great time in my one time visit here in this tiny jewel of a town. -
Review from Ann L.
10/8/2011
I forgot to Check-In on Yelp to save 10% Yikes! This place can add up so remember to do that if you decide to eat there.
It's one of the first places you see when you enter Morro Bay so they get all the tourist I think.
Order outside by the window, then go in the back to pick up your food. They call out your receipt number. Inside is the Fish Market so don't expect an indoor seating which I did.
We got:
Ahi tuna salad - sounded good, but just lots of boring lettuce & maybe 6 pieces of seared ahi tuna. Tuna was tasty enough, didn't like the lettuce much.
1/2 dozen oysters $8.99 - average
Fish & chips $9.99 - B. liked them. Fish & fries deep fried. Fish comes with 5 pcs. He didn't finish all his fries.
Shrimp cocktail $5 - tiny shrimp, tasted ok.
Bowl of homemade chowder 12oz $4.99- get from the cashier. Tasted fine. Bowl is small, so best to get one for everyone.
Charged it.
Separate bathrooms outside in the back.
Open Daily 9-6
http://www.giovannisfi...Listed in: Central Coast trip from a…
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Review from Ryan P.
12/4/2011 1 Check-in Here
Decent clam chowder, but the halibut burrito was lacking something. Halibut fish tacos were better, but still nothing to get overly excited about. The best thing about this restaurant is the beautiful location and views over the bay from the outdoor seating area.
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Review from Helen Z.
Santa Cruz, CA
9/10/2011 1 Check-in Here
Typical over-rated pier restaurant filled with deep fried food. Period.
The good thing is, you can't mess up deep frying stuff. It will always taste about the same. -
Review from Jeff B.
San Luis Obispo, CA
12/12/2011 1 Check-in Here
Good clam chowder. Good fries. Nice place to hang out on their deck. Small kithen, mostly fried foods. Their clam strips and fried scallops are previously frozen. I usually feel unhealthy after eating here.
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Review from Ryan D.
San Luis Obispo, CA
1/19/2012
A very good place to get Octopus at a reasonable price. Staff was helpful and courteous.
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Review from laurie b.
San Pedro, CA
12/3/2011
If you are going to eat here then go with the fried seafood and chips.
I ordered the halibut burrito and was disappointed. For $10, I got a medium sized dry burrito with nothing else. While the halibut tasted fresh and juicy, everything else about this burrito was disappointing. It tasted mostly of raw onion,had barely any cheese, and also came with lettuce and bland pico de gallo. I would have been happier if some rice, beans, and tortilla chips accompanied my order.
The hubby had fish n' chips, the in-laws had shrimp and chips and scallops and chips. Those were pretty good, kinda greasy, but not lacking in flavor.
Gio's you really need to re-evaluate your menu-pricing for the quality of food you are giving your customers. -
Review from Mary A.
Pasadena, CA
8/11/2011 1 Check-in Here
This is a great location for some really good fish and chips. I have kind of a bird phobia and this spot is COVERED in seagulls and pelicans. ughh The view is great, right on the bay, and the food is generally really good.
Do yourself a favor and dont get the clam and chips, it tastes like anything but clam. -
Review from Susan D.
Healdsburg, CA
7/23/2011
My family may go to Pismo Beach for clam chowder, but we go to Morro Bay's Giovanni's Fish Market for fish and chips! We always stop by here at least once when we are in the area. It's one of the best places for this fare around!
We love to eat outside on their patio; the last time we were there they had remodeled so it was nice for an outside seating area. If you can't find a spot to eat on the patio, there is a small area in front of the Market to sit.
Wherever you like to sit, just watch out for the seagulls and other birds. They like to mooch! And don't forget you're right on the water across from the harbor. It can be windy and cold depending on the time of year. -
Review from Alan Y.
8/27/2011
This review is not for their take-out or restaurant, but for the outdoor oyster grill that they had advertising two-buck oysters. There are definitely less expensive oyster grills around Morro Bay. This one just happened to be strategically placed in a spot where most people stop walking because the street turns from tourist venue to fishing port. We stopped her out of convenience and ordered the three-for-five special.
The oyster shells are enormous, as big or bigger than my hand. Mottled, gray, white, black, craggy, alien. The grillman cooks them for about 10-15 minutes then shucks them right in front of you. To be perfectly honest, the size of the oyster shell is deceiving, because the oyster inside was only slightly larger than a silver dollar. That being said, it was actually the perfect size for eating. There's nothing worse than trying to choke down an elephantine oyster and then biting into it and actually having to look at what you're eating. Their insides look terrible, I'll leave it at that.
There is a small condiment bar for cocktail sauce, hot sauce, lemons, and some sort of cilantro aioli. I'd give the grillman a thumbs up for the great flavor of these oysters, but those thanks really go to Mother Nature. -
Review from Amy C.
Hermosa Beach, CA
12/13/2011
Best fish & chips ever!! Hands down! :)
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Review from Mr. B.
Fresno, CA
8/23/2011
A reluctant five stars, only because I can't think of anything that could have or should have been better. I was so impressed and surprised by the food that I had to do it. Maybe it's because we were on vacation, the weather was perfect and they gave me a pretty big glass of wine (in a strangely rectangular plastic container). We even miraculously avoided the giant lunch line that formed shortly after we showed up.
Anyway, this is a fish market with an outdoor restaurant. You can only eat outside, and you're basically right on the water with a good view of Morro Rock.
This made for a pretty entertaining scene, with kids hanging over the pier (no joke) inches away from falling onto jagged rocks, screaming and chasing birds, etc.
I figured it was going to be some lame tourist trap where people would line up even if they were serving up seaweed and tartar sauce.
On to the food. I figured I had to get some actual seafood if that's what this place was all about, and since the water is right in view, but they didn't really serve plain seafood. Everything is fried besides salads, clam chowder or burritos, which worried me a bit, so I got a crab quesadilla. You can see the crabs just begging for it to be over inside, walking side to side with their claws rubber-banded together. And there's a big huge steaming pot outside that I assume is full of them.
I hadn't realized it but I don't think I'd ever really had fresh (or REAL) crab before. It was one of the more expensive items and was still right around $10 I think.
Mine had jack cheese, crab, cilantro, onion and came with a little plastic cup of this delicious fresh green salsa. Sort of a verde flavor but still tomatoes in there. Nice and tangy. I love salsa and this didn't disappoint.
They were not stingy on portions, and I even asked for and got some more salsa. This thing was deliciously crisp and warm and everything came out fast. They weren't stingy on the crab portion either, which was delicious and fluffy and very satisfying.
They messed up my wife's order of the seafood medley with fried calamari, shrimp, scallops and fish, (they gave her only fish and chips, but added onion rings.. ???) but fixed it quickly and no extra charge. The calamari was the "real" looking kind, with tentacles and everything, rather than the super chewy rings.
This is the surprising part. Usually a plate of fried stuff is initially desirable but ultimately gross in sizable quantity. But here the stuff is sort of "clean" fried, for lack of a better term. Even with garlic fries we didn't feel like crap after eating everything.
BTW also seems like a really good place to get drunk, with cheap pitchers of beer and even bloody mary, long island iced tea and margaritas in pitchers! I think they were all $12. Pretty nuts.
Highly recommended for a good tourist stop. -
Review from JIMMY N.
Houston, TX
4/22/2011 1 photo
My gf Lin Lin's review covers most of the details. I just want to add my two cents: you got to take these seagulls SERIOUSLY! There are indeed brazen and will snatch up your sandwich. Again, sit under the umbrella. The staff was kind enough to replace our sandwich; since it was a common occurrence. I feel such a tourist. Never would have thought that would happen to us.
Overall, the fish dishes are fresh. Out of the fried fish options, go with the Halibut. Very fresh and buttery. The Cod was flaky but seemed dry. The batter was kind of greasy. The crab salad sandwich was pretty hefty. Lettuce, tomatoes, red onion and lumps of dungeness crab meat mixed w/ mayo. Could use more herbs. It was just ok for me. The "award winning" clam chowder was not good. Too many bits of potatoes and not enough clams. I would get one or two clams in every other spoonful. The dallop of butter on the side didn't help with the flavor. This was one 1 of 3 chowda joints we've tried that day. Gio's was our least favorite. Dorn's up the street is better!
This place is very touristy on weekends. It's super crowded. At least the wait for your food is short. Took us only 5 minutes to receive our order. -
Review from Lin Lin S.
Los Angeles, CA
4/19/2011
The seagull stole my sandwich!!!!!!
I was warned about these birds via yelp reviews but never thought these sea vultures would be so bold. My crab salad sandwich was within arm's reach. I saw a shadow flying above then, swoop! The bird snatched up and away my sandwich! So, do not sit at the only table without an umbrella, and be sure to keep your food within 6 inches of your body. The staff weren't surprised, "it happens about ten times a day." Filthy birds.
The good things: fried cod and fried halibut. I liked the cod. Beer-batter like coating and big flake chunks of cod. My bf liked the halibut. It was so fresh and tender. You can order a la carte if you want to try both and compare for yourself.
I liked the garlic fries too. Crispy, almost like they were double fried with parmesan, parsley and minced garlic. Seasoned very well. It's big enough to share.
Don't bother with the crab salad sandwich. I think it's missing some flavor like dill and other herbs. Theres a good amount of mayo in the salad too. Nothing complex. The clam chowder is eh as well. Not many clams, mostly chunks of potatoes. Dorn's down the street serves a very clam-filled chowdah. With hardly any potatoes! -
Review from Jamie A.
5/31/2011
I must say I really enjoyed the fried calamari with nice crispy tentacles! My husband always gets clam chowder when we are in SF and he said this one was even better. Their fries were pretty good too (although the last time I went, years ago, they were crinkle style). Next time, I will opt for the coleslaw though.
They also have a pitcher of hefeweizen for $9.99. HOT DAYAM. Tasty (not sickening) fried food and beer.
Just be prepared to wait in line and save a seat before it fills up. The wait to order is the worst part, but the kitchen gets out the orders lightening fast. -
Review from Steven P.
The outdoor food was alright, but I found myself disappointed because I expected the same quality as the fish inside. I can't say enough good things about the fish inside.
The sashimi tuna is exquisite and the seaweed salad is the best around.
A+++++++++++ I love this place. I've lived on the Central Coast for seven years and this is one of my FAVORITE places. -
Review from Missy T.
North Hollywood, CA
I've been here twice. First time was July 2010 and 2nd time was Memorial week-end 2011. Both experiences were great! The line was long but it was worth it.
Crab quesadilla was good but the cheese seems to overpower the taste of the crab.
Fish and chips were delish! Garlic fries are to die for.
Can't wait for my next trip to Morro Bay! -
Review from Nikki J W.
Bellflower, CA
5/30/2011
Stopped here to grab food on the way down to SLO. I had the Salmon sandwich and it was very good, they put a lot of good salmon in it. i could have had more sauce with it but still good nonetheless. some of my friends had the combo + chips which they enjoyed. I didn't eat the calm chowder but my friends said they'd had better.
only downside to this place is there's no indoor seating and it's windy and the birds are preying all over you and your food. So watch for wind blowing your food away and the birds waiting for you to turn your back. -
Review from Pa Chia D.
San Luis Obispo, CA
This review is on the outdoor seafood cafe service and the market.
Came here with my Fiancé to find a place that sells fresh crab for a seafood steam pot dish (like from Joe's Crab Shack and Boiling Crab in SoCal or Cracked Crab in Pismo Beach). We decided to give their menu a try first and it wasn't disappointing at all.
I loved the bread that came with the clam chowder, even though the chowder itself had hints of clams but lots of potatoes for my taste. We also had the crab quesadilla with chunks of real crab meat, a toasty and flaky tortilla with jack cheese and a side of veggies and salsa. Hoping to come back to try more.
We sat in the outside seating area which was pretty clean and had glass to conceal most of the wind however had an array of pigeons and sea gulls lurking around staring at our food... hummm.... but it does get cooler than Pismo (I think) so make sure to bring a jacket just in case, and don't leave your food on the table if you need to get up for napkins or a spoon... the birds might get to it before you do. If they do, just chill out with a mixed cocktail or two.
The market was a bit small for what I was expecting (like something from Seattle) but they had a decent variety. Depending on the season and what shipment they get, sometimes there's live lobster or king crab legs. Just make sure to call and ask first if it's something you want from their website. Well, the service was excellent and the prices were the cheapest for fresh dungeness crab that we could find ($7.99/lb). Asked for it to be cleaned and gutted without hassle, even though they were live. They have a selection of cookies (really, I think only kids nagging their parents would buy it), wine, spices, sauces, avocado oil (I still want to try), and other drinks.
A great place for fresh seafood to order up or take home to cook an amazing meal. -
Review from Erica S.
9/24/2011
Did I eat here last Saturday? I think so. Or I may have just eaten the bbq oysters that someone was serving in the parking lot (in retrospect, doesn't sound like the best idea, but I survived) while waiting in line at the window next door. Either way, the bbq oysters were yummy! Large, on the half shell, with different sauces. The lemon herb butter was the best combo. Next door I had pretty decent fish and chips and some fried oreos, but the experience freaked me out when a really aggressive seagull jumped onto our table on the patio and stole some bread while we were sitting there and nearly knocked two of us in the head with his big wings! Bastard! DO NOT leave your freakin' food out for the gulls. Not good for them!
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Review from CJ Y.
Garden Grove, CA
Updated - 2/14/2011
Back in September of 2010, I wrote a bad review. Shortly after, I received a message from the owner apologizing for the poor service and offered to make it up to me by providing a hot dungenous crab free of charge.
Since I live in Los Angeles, I have not had the chance to go back to accept the offer but since restaurants survive by reviews these days, I wanted current and future patrons to know that even though there is rarely an excuse for poor customer service, the owner is taking action and doing their best to improve the dining experience. The owner could have dismissed my situation but instead illustrated respect for me as a diner and contacted me with a sincere apology and went beyond that in means of compensation.
With that, I increased my rating to 3 stars.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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9/8/2010
September 5, 2010 around 11am PST.
Generally speaking, food was good but customer service needs much… Read more »
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Review from Darcie R.
Cambria, CA
2/23/2011
This was one of the first places my fiance took me out to when we first started dating. I had never been here, and I wasn't familiar with places in Morro Bay so I didn't know what to expect. We both ordered the shrimp and chips, and what can I say.. It was super fresh, and the real deal. I mean, it better be if it's called a fish market. I'm so tired of eating fake packaged fish that's rubbery and Giovanni's is nothing like it.
There was a bit of a wait in line when we were there, but it was around dinner time. Lots of places to sit. We chose to sit outside on the patio so we could have our own space. -
Review from Thomas A.
Martinez, CA
10/2/2011
Walkin around downtown morrow bay me and my girl couldnt decide where to go. That point we decided to go back to the first place we saw! Giovannis ..... I got the soft shell crab sandwich and she got clam chowder wich both were hella bomb....... And I dont like clam chowder!!!!! But I was changed on that and when I come bak this the first spot im grubbin!!!!!
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Review from Kimberly E.
San Luis Obispo, CA
2/26/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Been here twice, super close to Morro Bay rock. Nice view; can see the rock from the outdoor seating area.
I've tried their combo which has fried sea food and fries, I've also tried their soft shell crab sandwich; they were all good. A bit on the oily side, but it's what you'd expect from fried food anyways. You can tell the seafood is fresh though. Bring a sweater for sure, it gets cold.
Depending on the time you go, it may be busy. -
Review from Nicholas F.
Oakland, CA
12/6/2010 1 Check-in Here
Woooo-eeeeee, what a gross-out!
The line for this establishment extends out about 100 feet at lunchtime, which left me feeling confident that it'd leave a good taste in my mouth before leaving Morro Bay.
Boy, I was wrong. I should have eaten at Frankie and Lola's again.
Ryan B. and I each ordered the special, a blue crab sandwich with coleslaw. The crab was fried, and looked like giant breaded spider legs creeping out from between the buns. It was as chewy as taffy, and left a pretty unsavory taste in the mouth.
That unsavory aftertaste was nothing compared to the coleslaw, though, which tasted as if they had left it sitting next to all their seafood products a little too long. I never thought I'd have coleslaw that tasted fishy.
This is an OK place for having a pitcher by the water's edge, with a view of Morro Rock to boot, but I can't recommend the food. And be advised that you're best off sitting as far away from the loudspeakers as possible, unless you're a fan of cookie-cutter angsty ballads by the likes of Lifehouse or Creed, or their mimetic offspring.
On second thought, just go someplace else. -
Review from Amanda L.
San Francisco, CA
3/31/2011
I've never had fish and chips before (weird, I know) so my boyfriend and I looked up a place to try on a nice day. We ended up here and got in line right before a huge crowd formed behind us.
We ordered Fish & Chips and Calamari & Chips (a la carte) = $20 total (a little on the pricey side for lunch). Our Fish & Chips came with fries. They only have seating outdoors so you'll see huge seagulls or tiny little birds hanging around nearby, but on a nice day, sitting on a dock that overlooks the bay is very relaxing. There are umbrellas over the tables to block yourself from the sun.
Fish & Chips: Fluffy, delicious, soft, easy to eat, crispy.
Fries: Very good! There's just something about the way they're made I guess.
Calamari & Chips: Not super chewy like other calamari I've eaten, which made me eat it faster. I kind of liked it that way.
Overall, I enjoyed the meal. It was very filling; I scarfed the food down so fast I couldn't finish it all. But it's a very chill place to go for seafood. I wish there was indoor seating though because I'm not too into seeing birds while I eat.. -
Review from Challen D.
Palmdale, CA
12/26/2010
Nothing special or spectacular. A good place to stop and eat if you're passing through. Ordered the clam chowder. It was good. Not amazing. Good. Came in the sourdough bread bowl. Good bread, but DRENCHED in butter. I like butter. A lot. I like to eat it Homer Simpson style wrapped in a pancake...but this was a little much. Heavy grease at lunch kinda kills any motivation you have to do ANYTHING for the rest of the day.
The cashier was SUPER rude. Seat yourself on a table on the deck and watch the seagulls plot to take down your food when you innocently walk away to go get pepper packets.
I wasn't disappointed with the food here, but it's not one of those places you CRAVE and think you'll make sure you visit any time you're in town. -
Review from Patra B.
My boyfriend planned a weekend getaway for my birthday back in June(yes, I'm very behind on reviews), and this was the first stop. We've had fish & chips before, but the bf's always said that nothing beats Giovanni's.
We arrived around 1:00, and there was a long line. But that gave us time to figure out all the food we wanted to stuff our faces with. We ordered half a dozen oysters, a dungeness crab cocktail, fish & chips and a combo & chips. We obviously let our stomachs do the ordering.
All of the seafood was very fresh. The fried items were nice and crispy and not too greasy. The fried scallops were quite good. They were still nice and soft inside and not chewy like some other places.
It was a gorgeous day, so we were able to enjoy our meal outside on the patio. You get a nice view of Morro Rock, but just watch out for those pesky seagulls.Listed in: The SLO Life
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Review from David S.
Templeton, CA
1/10/2011 1 Check-in Here
We live in Paso Robles (just over the hill). On a recent Saturday we opted for a drive with the kids out to the coast, and cruised through Morro Bay.
I concur with the other reviews, the clam chowder was great. The fish tacos were just OK, and the rest of the things were good (Kids had a burger and chicken).
Seating is outside, but on a sunny day it is awesome. -
Review from Big J.
Bakersfield, CA
7/24/2011
This place is awesome.I almost always get the Halibut fish and chips.The clam chowder is tasty as well.Not to mention they have a fish market with loads of fresh fish they will put on ice for you to take home and cook.Just get there early in the summer because the line gets long quickly!
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Review from SubPrimeTime T.
Escondido, CA
Hailing from San Diego, I know a thing or two about fish tacos. Rubios, Mama Testas ( if you've seen the Bobby Flay's throwdown episode on Fish Tacos that the place that won the challenge), and several other great places that make San Diego the top Fish Taco city north of Ensenada Mexico. That being said, I was impressed with Giovanni's.
This is a review of the walk-up part of the fish market.
- Epic Garlic Fries.
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- Fish Tacos stand tall to anything found in San Diego.
- Crab Bin in front if you want see the product before you buy.
- Crab pot outside too.
- If you walk behind Giovanni's you see their smoker at work. Pretty cool!
If you're stopping through Morro Bay for the afternoon you gotta hit up Giovanni's. -
Review from Dustin M.
San Diego, CA
8/29/2011
Fish and Chips! While in MB for a little vacation, I wanted to have the best fish and chips in town. Giovanni's had been recommended to me by a friend a few years ago while living up in the area, so I decided to finally give it a try. I guess there's not a whole lot to fish and chips, but this stuff was good. Perfect amount of batter, fresh fish, the fries were perfectly crispy but not too well done. Sitting out right by the water was cool, just watch out for hungry seagulls.
