The food is great. They'll make any changes you request. The service is top-notch. The views are breath taking.
July 28, 2008 @ 4:37 PM
a diner from Valencia, CA
After several years of dining at Dorn's we were thoroughly disappointed (and disgusted). I took someone who had never been to Dorn's before. Even bragged about how good it was. Was looking forward to having Surf & Turf. After waiting an hour to be seated, to be told they were OUT OF LOBSTER. It was a Saturday night, 6:30 p.m. Only to be told, "Oh we have crab legs left over from last night". Then the salad comes and there's a bug in the dressing. At the end of the meal, the bill comes and they only wanted to comp us the desert. We told the waiter they need to do better than that. After all, we didn't cause a scene. They took a off the two glasses of wine, which I guess was fair. When we left, we told everyone who was still waiting outside, that they were out of lobster and to check their salads for bugs. I guess that was justice enough...
Great is exactly right, the view, the service the timeliness,exactly what I would expect from a restaurant with "great" in the name. By far the best seafood restaurant I have been to in morro bay. They seemed to have been running some great specials,
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I really loved it had a real mexican feel that most other mexican restraunts don't. They got great service and great food!! not to mention they're also cheap!! They also have the nuber one top burrito's!! Don't miss this place!!!
My husband and I and our two friends went to eat breakfast at Carla's Kitchen on Sunday April 27, 2008 around 9:30 a.m. We have been going there for many years when we come over to the coast from Fresno. Our friends have never eaten there so we wan
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Peaceful ambience; service slow, unremarkable; not particualrly friendly; good traditional Japanese home-style dishes plus good assortment of sushi; way over-priced, for yuppie wallets; not a family meal place; for couples with $$$
The food is great. They'll make any changes you request. The service is top-notch. The views are breath taking.
July 28, 2008 @ 4:37 PM
a diner from Valencia, CA
After several years of dining at Dorn's we were thoroughly disappointed (and disgusted). I took someone who had never been to Dorn's before. Even bragged about how good it was. Was looking forward to having Surf & Turf. After waiting an hour to be seated, to be told they were OUT OF LOBSTER. It was a Saturday night, 6:30 p.m. Only to be told, "Oh we have crab legs left over from last night". Then the salad comes and there's a bug in the dressing. At the end of the meal, the bill comes and they only wanted to comp us the desert. We told the waiter they need to do better than that. After all, we didn't cause a scene. They took a off the two glasses of wine, which I guess was fair. When we left, we told everyone who was still waiting outside, that they were out of lobster and to check their salads for bugs. I guess that was justice enough...
June 17, 2008 @ 12:02 AM
a diner from Bay Area, CA
Our first and last visit to Dorn's. It's probably a swinging spot if you're over 70, but for us fifty-year olds, it lacked any kind of vital signs. And that's not even talking 'bout the food and drink. We ordered the "house" red wine, and was told it was a merlot from a nearby winery. The serving size was generous, however it was abnormally light. (I swear they had cut it with water...)
Yes, the chowder IS good, but the food was way over-priced. The staff was friendly and efficient, but the overall experience was bland.
November 14, 2007 @ 3:56 PM
a diner from Cool, CA
We visit from Cool, Ca on a regular basis and completly agree with our neighbors in Garden Valley. We have neve had a bad meal and never leave without at least one meal at Dorns. It's been a favorite for over 40 yrs.
February 18, 2007 @ 8:43 PM
a diner from Sonoma County, CA
Iffy at best. The seared ahi was great, though the portion could have been larger for the price. The shrimp louie was awful -- the shirmp were tasteless -- and when asked, the staff said the shrimp had been in house for 'about a week' -- yecch.
March 30, 2004 @ 12:49 AM
a diner from Garden Valley, CA
These folks serve the best Clam Chowder we've EVER tasted! We visit Morro Bay on a regular basis and never leave town without visiting Dorn's. It's a MUST! Highly recommended. Order the Clam Chowder! You won't be sorry!
The food is great. They'll make any changes you request. The service is top-notch. The views are breath taking.
July 28, 2008 @ 4:37 PM
a diner from Valencia, CA
After several years of dining at Dorn's we were thoroughly disappointed (and disgusted). I took someone who had never been to Dorn's before. Even bragged about how good it was. Was looking forward to having Surf & Turf. After waiting an hour to be seated, to be told they were OUT OF LOBSTER. It was a Saturday night, 6:30 p.m. Only to be told, "Oh we have crab legs left over from last night". Then the salad comes and there's a bug in the dressing. At the end of the meal, the bill comes and they only wanted to comp us the desert. We told the waiter they need to do better than that. After all, we didn't cause a scene. They took a off the two glasses of wine, which I guess was fair. When we left, we told everyone who was still waiting outside, that they were out of lobster and to check their salads for bugs. I guess that was justice enough...