Let's create the scene...an outside patio dining area set above the water of the Morro Bay Embarcadero. Off to your right, huge brown pelicans relaxing atop pier pilings. Below you, the sound of a hungry sea lion slicing through the water as it cruises among the moored fishing boats seeking scraps from returning fishermen. The sound of live music offers a festive flair, as we all get to be serenaded by local singers and musicians.
Now set in front of you, a mound of half-shelled barbecued oysters, so big you'd think they are abalone. Each oyster is bathed and dripping with a generous blanket of garlic butter. These are not "finger" oysters that you pick up and slurp down... you need a fork and knife to handle these...Hard to imagine that each oyster is only $1.50 each. Now cap off this fabulous treat with a pitcher of Alaskan Ale.
Part of a two-restaurant operation, you have the Tognazzini's Dockside, a quiet, quaint sit inside place. Adjacent to it is the Dockside Too restaurant, which is also a fish market. You order at the counter, pick up your own food when ready, sit outside under the umbrella tables and bus your own table when you are done.
Now set in front of you, a mound of half-shelled barbecued oysters, so big you'd think they are abalone. Each oyster is bathed and dripping with a generous blanket of garlic butter. These are not "finger" oysters that you pick up and slurp down... you need a fork and knife to handle these...Hard to imagine that each oyster is only $1.50 each. Now cap off this fabulous treat with a pitcher of Alaskan Ale.
Part of a two-restaurant operation, you have the Tognazzini's Dockside, a quiet, quaint sit inside place. Adjacent to it is the Dockside Too restaurant, which is also a fish market. You order at the counter, pick up your own food when ready, sit outside under the umbrella tables and bus your own table when you are done.
And for dog lovers, this is a cool place to go since it is also pet friendly...leashes are attached to each table and water bowls are strategically located throughout the patio.
We have now returned to the Dockside Too multiple times...introducing family and friends to one of Morro Bays most treasured diners. A wonderful place to enjoy the sun and sea air, share a few laughs and receive the nourishing magic of our central coast.
