Stefano Celentano

Great food. Awesome service. Beautiful place. Maybe only the fried fish could have been a little less oily. Other than that I’d definitely recommend!

Tothetrailsandbeyond

We had a great lunch at the Bayside Cafe today! Our food was delicious! My husband had a bacon cheese burger and I had a french dip. Yum!!! The portions were generous. The view was beautiful. We received excellent service.

+1

John Elmer

Beautiful location with great service. You are right on the water. The food was solid. The California chowder was excellent ( lots of clam and the green salsa gives it a great taste) The burger looked very good. I was a little disappointed with my turkey avocado sandwich. Not much avocado and sourdough bread was disappointing. Nice portion of turkey. Side Cesar salad was delicious.

+4

Sarah Weyer

We ordered the fish and chips, cod tostada (menu special) and the mud pie. It was all amazing! Fast service and good views. Would love to come back.

Gretta Koplen

Ordered the nachos with tri-tip. Great flavor 😋 Restaurant is at State Parks entrance and shares restroom with park. No choice for breakfast food, which was the only disappointment as I wanted Cafe breakfast foods.

Pamela Geller

We stumbled upon an absolute gem in Panama City Beach, and it was love at first bite! This cozy spot combines the charm of a small-town eatery with a delightful resort vibe. Owned by the talented Carolina, a Venezuelan woman with a passion for sharing her culture through food, this restaurant delivers authentic, homemade Venezuelan dishes. Carolina even flies in ingredients from Venezuela every month to ensure every dish tastes just like home. My boyfriend, a Navy veteran who has traveled to over 20 countries, said, "I've had the pleasure of eating all around the world, and this is hands-down the best place I've ever eaten." And he meant it—not just one dish, but nearly everything we tried blew us away. We loved it so much that on our way out of town, we stocked up on over six meals to-go! From the Cuban sandwich and the BLT to the empanadas, every bite was an unforgettable flavor explosion. We even chatted with a local who told us this place ranks in the top 3 restaurants in Panama City Beach for locals—and it’s easy to see why. The customer service was equally incredible. Mariana, who helps Carolina, made us feel right at home with her warmth and hospitality. She even surprised us with complimentary desserts, including a peanut butter chocolate cookie that was out of this world. If you go, do yourself a favor and order it—you won’t regret it. If you’re ever in Panama City Beach, don’t miss this spot. It’s more than just a meal; it’s an experience filled with love, authenticity, and unforgettable flavors.

+4

Elisabeth Shen

Found this place to eat while driving through Moro Bay, glad we stopped for the rest and the food! We were seated in just a few minutes even though it was crowded! The cafe sits right off the island strand surrounded by water and a dock for boats! It was foggy this day but it was warm enough to go for a walk after lunch! It’s very picturesque and we enjoyed the food, service and ambience, mostly older folks, and very affordable! We’d love to go back!

Benny Smith

Enjoyed a sunset meal on the heated patio. Wonderful food and service. I've been several times, and it's always top-notch. Garrett was our server the last few visits. He is awesome and accurate with his work. I had the seafood pasta for my main course and it was very delicious. Everyone loved their meals, and we can't wait to come back.

Toni F

Fabulous lunch. Excellent clam chowder. Decent wine & beer selection. Reasonable prices. Great view. Inside the State Park. We had the daily fish lunch special which was Cortina sea bass with choice of 2 sides.

Consistently great. A favorite place for us to eat when we drive over to Morro Bay. The Salmon Sandwich is a favorite for me.

Consistently great. A favorite place for us to eat when we drive over to Morro Bay. The salmon sandwich is a favorite for me.

We eat lunch here whenever we can. Super friendly service, quality food. We love the ahi skewers, California chowder (mix of clam and green chili chowders), and the fried clams and fish & chips. Cann…

We eat lunch here whenever we can. Super friendly service, quality food. We love the ahi skewers, California chowder (mix of clam and green chili chowders), and the fried clams and fish & ch…

We eat lunch here whenever we can. Super friendly service, quality food. We love the ahi skewers, California chowder (mix of clam and green chili chowders), and the fried clams and fish & chips. Ca…

We eat lunch here whenever we can. Super friendly service, quality food. We love the ahi skewers, California chowder (mix of clam and green chili chowders), and the fried clams and fish & chips…

Always try to make it to this restaurant by the bay when we come to Morrow Bay. food has always been excellent, large portions and fair pricing. Staff are great and I love that you can dine outside…

Always try to make it to this restaurant by the bay when we come to Morrow Bay. Food has always been excellent, large portions and fair pricing. staff are great and I love that you can dine outside…

Great service and delicious food! The fish and chips were nothing short of amazing, tasty, and crispy in the most perfect way. Garlic bread was soft and crisp all at once. Really good bang for your…

Great service and delicious food! The fish and chips were nothing short of amazing, tasty, and crispy in the most perfect way. Garlic bread was soft and crisp all at once. Really good bang for your…

We had clam chowder, fish and chips, fish of the day salad, and all of them were great. The portion was good too. It is not over crowded and waiters are nice and not in rush

We had clam chowder, fish and chips, fish of the day salad, and all of them were great. The portion was good too. It is not over crowded and waiters are nice and not in rush

Food was so good I forgot to take a picture. Enjoyed our lunch. swordfish salad was delicious. Roast beef sandwich was the best my daughter has had to date. Service good also. Friendly.

Food is alway GREAT and consistant along with the service. view is wonderful, inside or out on the patio.

Five stars for location in the State Park by the marina. Beautiful views! \nI'll also give a 5 star rating for excellent service. \nI'm giving 4 stars for the food. My husband's dinner was a perfec…

Great service by Lori. A+ ambiance. Adorable cafe on marina. Otters were swimming by as we ate. Kayakers take off steps from here. Food was great. We shared a seafood platter of two medium sized pi…

Great service by Lori. A+ ambiance. Adorable cafe on marina. Otters were swimming by as we ate. Kayakers take off steps from here. Food was great. We shared a seafood platter of two medium sized pi…

People great. Good wonderful. Fantastic steak. Awesome clam chowder. view of ocean is wonderful ambiance. You can even sit outside for closer viewing.

People great. Good wonderful. Fantastic steak. Awesome clam chowder. View of ocean is wonderful ambiance. You can even sit outside for closer viewing.

Delicious clam chowder-not overly thick creamy, but perfect! Fish and chips tasted very fresh with hot crispy coating. Great crispy fries too. Quick service and nice marina view! Love the more peac…

Food, service, atmosphere all are great! \nDefinitely recommend!! Every time we are in town, this is the go to restaurant!

Bayside cafe is an iconic restaurant in Morro Bay. Located right across from the State Park camping area and adjacent to the small harbor, it's a perfect spot for having good food in a very picture…

We came here for lunch. Barely a wait at 1115 am. We ordered a salmon sandwich/green chili soup and a teriyaki chicken sandwich/carrot-ginger soup. The order was misread as two salmon sandwiches. …

I like to give pros and cons Pros: Always good food. Friendly servers. We always sat outside if possible. We shared a nacho (my favorite) and Jim had a bowl of clam chowder. Cons: I honestly…

I like to give pros and cons Pros: Always good food. Friendly servers. We always sat outside if possible. We shared a nacho (my favorite) and Jim had a bowl of clam chowder. Cons: I honestly c…

While 3 of us stayed in Morro Bay we went down into the State Park and found this little cafe right on a small boat harbor at the south end of town. My friend had fish and chips, other friend had t…

While 3 of us stayed in Morro Bay we went down into the State Park and found this little cafe right on a small boat harbor at the south end of town. My friend had fish and chips, other friend had t…

One of the best restaurants in Morro Bay. Fish and chips perfect. Ideal location overlooking the marina at Morro Bay State park. Does not disappoint.

We were greeted by the host who was very pleasant and he answered many of my questions on the menu. Once our server Mary came she gave us more information on the menu and I must say she was delight…

We have been coming to the Morro Bay area for the past 8 years, and one our most treasured outings is always dinner at the Bayside cafe. Over that period of time my wife and I have had most of the…

Best food and service for miles around. Been eating here for over 20 years--try the half-and-half chowder and green chili soup. The key lime pie is also superb. Never had a bad meal here.

Best food and service for miles around. Been eating here for over 20 years--try the half-and-half chowder and green chili soup. The key lime pie is also superb. Never had a bad meal here.

The service and friendliness of the cafe staff was Awesome ... 8 other couples came with us on a mother's day weekend and event at the Siren... Laurie (Laura) our server was so nice and the food wa…

The food was great as well as the service. We were there after the dinner rush about 7:30pm and had no waiting time and our table had the perfect view of the sunset. My husband said best clam stri…

Bayside Cafe is within Morro Bay State Park, on the marina parking lot. Seating indoors and out. We chose outdoors because the night was lovely, the smells of the bay enticing, and they have spac…

Mark Neidengard

Long-standing rustic dining by the marina. Seating is by order of writing names into the logbook; things were crowded at noon and the rain meant outdoor seating was offline. Menu offerings are a blend of TexMex, seafood, and handhelds like burgers or tri-tip dip. Portions are generous, and the staff are friendly.

kamal Sahota

I love the cafe where it sits right next to the Bay. The service there, amazing atmosphere, lovable, the food is good, but I think they just need to work on their chicken. A little bit, but other than that, not too expensive, perfect for gathering.

3 Daoist

I am not a seafood person so I can't comment on the most likely reason people come to this restaurant but they did serve me a nice chicken dish. The staff were all very friendly and the environment is pleasant. By far the most amazing thing though and a reason to come back was the tres leches. It has a zest of orange in it and that took the flavor to a whole new level.

The ambiance is amazing when you get a seat by the window and watch the sunset! Service is great and the cozying atmosphere is great!! I had the California soup Thats a version of clam chowder and a …

This place is a bit off the main drag but parking isn’t an issue. We have been here two times and really enjoyed it. This last visit I had the clam chowder and he had the fried seafood sampler. Both …

This place is a bit off the main drag but parking isn’t an issue. We have been here two times and really enjoyed it. This last visit I had the clam chowder and he had the fried seafood sampler. B…

This place is a bit off the main drag but parking isn’t an issue. We have been here two times and really enjoyed it. This last visit I had the clam chowder and he had the fried seafood sampler. Bot…

The food is great. Nice location. Amazing view of sunset. Both indoor and outdoor seating available. Good food, good staff.

The food is great. Nice location. Amazing view of sunset. Both indoor and outdoor seating available. Good food, good staff.

Located near the golf course in the state park marina. The café is right next to the marina with great views of the bay. After a full morning of kayaking, we had lunch at the Bayside Café. The lo…

This cafe used to be one of our favorites. But today, we changed our minds. Although the service was still excellent, my fish was so greasy that I had to peal all the breading off to eat it. And, a…

Our fav place for fish and chips and clam chowder, Dorn's, is closed for a few weeks, so Bayside was recommended to us. Hubby had the large fish and chips and two of the five pieces of fish were…

How was the food? I wouldnt know. We were never seated, not greeted, and ignored. I think you may need to bring a male human with you to get attended. ????

How was the food? I wouldnt know. We were never seated, not greeted, and ignored. I think you may need to bring a male human with you to get attended. ????

Update: I didn't tip on my bill due to it being on another bill as it was split. After I signed, crossed out the tip, wrote the total amount, and then took a picture of the receipt the waiter Garret decided to give himself an $8 tip after the fact that.I disputed the charge with credit card company. They are committing fraud and it is illegal! The enchiladas were basically two soft tacos. Service was ok but the view was great.