Now I can't vouch for the Dockside Restaurant -- haven't tried it. But Tognazzini's also has a Fish Market, an affordable, seat yourself/pay at the counter affair. Driving from LA to the Bay for Thanksgiving, my girlfriend and I camped at Morro Bay. It was after a trip to the Rock that we saw it: a sign for ""$1 Barbeque Oysters"". And like their no-nonsense advertising, Tognazzini's oysters were simple and right on the money. Plump n' juicy...drenched in melted butter and garlic...cooked perfectly. With minimal expectations, we had only two each; but on the way back down to SoCal, we felt obliged to stop back for more. This time we split ten of 'em. With a bowl of chowder (not sour, as the other reviewer complained), it made a fine meal. If you're driving the Central Coast, check it out, as Morro Bay is a beautiful little town anyway. Of course, you could stick to the 101, drop by Jack and eat 13 Jumbo Jacks for the same price. The question then becomes, ""Jumbo Jack or KFC Snacker?"" They're both better than the Whopper Jr., but that's just one man's opinion.
Pros: cheap, fresh seafood; nice location
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