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Shawn's On Main

912 Main St, Morro Bay, CA 93442-2120
805-772-1059
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Ranked #23 of 69 restaurants in Morro Bay
Price range: RM18 - RM30
Cuisines: American
Good for: Romantic, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Romantic, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, Dessert
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Los Osos, California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

My husband and I love this restaurant! In fact, we love it so much that we had our rehearsal dinner here for our wedding! It's a small mom and pop restaurant. The chef is the owner and his wife serves. The service is great and the food is incredible! We have NEVER had a bad meal here! You can't go... More

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Carlsbad, California
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38 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

My husband and I dined here after hours on the road. Arriving tired and hungry at 730pm...We were waited on quickly however we didn't get our meal until almost 9pm!! The food was excellent but they definitely need more help in the kitchen and wait staff. There was only one waitress for the entire restaurant who was overworked but very... More

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Burbank, CA
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Small, friendly, great food, electic menu, well-priced. And walking distance from our motel. The seafood stew was delicious and just the right size.

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San Luis Obispo
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

This is a hidden jewel of Morro Bay. Easy to overlook right in the heart of downtown Morro Bay. The ambiance is classy, cozy, and comfortable. A local couple owns and operates it; the husband is the chef. The meals are well designed and very tasty. Their hours are a little tricky, so do some advance research. Well worth visiting... More

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23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

Let me just start by saying: If your signature dish is the artichoke...You shouldnt screw it up and then blame it on the "season" of the artichoke (it was tough and undercooked, totally inedible). Service is awful, food was okay, once we got past the appetizer. There isn't a hostess and the waiting area (Generously said) is in the hub... More

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San Luis Obispo, California
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19 reviews 19 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

We happened to be in Morro Bay for a gallery event and wandered into Shawn's on Main for dinner. We were pleasantly surprised with delicious meal and friendly service. We will definitely return.

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ca
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

always a delight!!! Their salads are innovative and delicious..best calamari i've ever had. everything is always top notch and they are nice people too.

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Las Vegas, Nevada
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4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

Your taste buds will thank you!!! Shawns is a small off the water establishment that seats a very limited number of diners each night. The menu changes periodically but the options are always truly wonderful. The food is fresh, presented beautifully and truly delicious. Shawn puts an interesting twists on standard entree choices that both surprise and delight. If you... More

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Fallbrook, California
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2013

Like so many others, I am baffled by the "excellent" reviews. The restaurant is in a storefront...very obsolete and non-descriptive. The menu sounded good. We were given "free appetizers" (if you can call 2 spoons with just a taste). We ordered the abalone appetizer and for $25 we received 1 piece the size of a silver dollar, deep fried and... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2013

We recently were visiting Morro Bay and decided to try this restaurant which was conveniently located near our hotel. We ordered the "special" which was pork bellies, and were told by the server that it came with mashed potatoes and vegetables. When it arrived we were shocked at the small amount of food on the plate - four small slices... More

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