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Splash Cafe

197 Pomeroy Ave, Pismo Beach, CA 93449-2639
805-773-4653
Ranked #5 of 70 restaurants in Pismo Beach
4.0 of 5 stars 200 Reviews
Cuisines: Seafood, American
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout, After-hours
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Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout, After-hours
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Variety of the menu, with tasty dishes in small to large portions. Pleasing decor and a lively crowd usually at the location. More

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San Bernardino, California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

I read up on this place before I got to Pismo. It is busy all the time with people lined up out the door. Definitely worth the wait. The clam chowder was so good in the bread bowl. I almost wanted to order a 2nd one. Will definitely return to the place in the future. More

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Chico
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

The food was great and cashiers very friendly. Delicious clam chowder. However, the place is an environmental disaster. They package almost ever order in styrofoam, water cups, bowls, you name it. It is a really popular spot with a line out the door, with almost ever customer getting their share of styrofoam packaging. Styrofoam, never biodegrades, ever piece will be... More

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Fresno
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

So amazing!!! Chowder was perfect.Great place, great food! More

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Austria
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

The Splash Cafe is famous for its clam chowder (google it if not familiar!), which is served in a toasted bread bowl. Definetly try it, especially if you never had one before - it's delicious! They also offer other typical fast food and seafood and free refills for soft drinks. The atmosphere there is very relaxed, down-to-earth and surfer-stylish. The... More

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Riverside, CA
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

The Splash Cafe in Pismo Beach is an iconic beach town place to eat. Like everyone before me, I agree that the white clam chowder is to die for. It has the perfect blend of clams, potatoes and spices. My mouth is watering right now has a write this. My wife and I also had garden salads which were just... More

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Bakersfield, California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Clam Chowder in the bread bowl.... only negitive about the Splash is the long line to get in... More

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Wylie, Texas
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Our family was in Pismo Beach for our daughter's wedding and we stopped in to Splash Cafe. The line was wrapped around the building, but the food was delicious. Obviously they are know for their chowder, but the kids had chicken and a wrap which was very good as well. More

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Running Springs, California
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66 reviews 66 reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

This funky little place is a Pismo icon. It is a walk-up and order style place with seating at counters and tables in the back. they deliver the food to you. I had the clam chowder in the bread bowl which is their trademark, it was pretty good, great bread to munch on, very thick and creamy chowder but the... More

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Oakland, California, United States
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

Everyone has their own version of clam chowder and Splash Café has theirs. It really is memorable! Excrutiatingly rich, creamy and buttery. The velvety texture makes me think they stir in whipped cream right before they serve it. It's definitely worth a visit (and their menu prices are very good, too). More

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