Excellent dining experience!! Everything was great, food, service, dining atmosphere. We had a group of five, no wait time and we were seated with beautiful ocean view. I decided on the special, the three fish taco combo with rice, good choice, the tacos were very good and the presentation was lovely. We decided on dessert, I shared the chocolate mousse with my husband, that was very tasty! Great dining experience!!

Ate here for lunch on the patio. We did not have our dogs but it was obvious dogs are allowed on the patio. Great service. We had Nancy's other salad and a calamari sandwich substituting a side salad for fries. The other salad was very good. The only complaint I had is I asked the waitress if it had Bay shrimp and she said yes. When it arrived, the shrimp were not bay shrimp. They were really good but not bay shrimp, better. However , the waitress should know the items on the menu. Sandwich was good too. If I had to choose one to recommend, I would choose Nancy's other salad. Also, bread was served with lunch. And it was delicious.

We had breakfast at Dorn's twice. The seafood omelet was packed full of crab and shrimp and fish. Just perfect. The eggs and potatoes were very good too.

What a fantastic dinner! The remodeled booths were so comfortable. My rare tuna was perfectly cooked. The service was exceptional. I was there with house guests and we just had a delightful evening. I will return!

Just had a simple bowl of clam chowder. Nothing fancy, but the service (Hanna at the bar) was amazing!

We visited Dorn's Café for breakfast and had a mixed experience, though overall it was positive! First Visit: We were seated right away, which was a great start. The service stood out as exceptional--every employee, from bussers to servers to runners, was incredibly attentive. Dirty plates, empty glasses, or unattended tables simply didn't exist. Everyone worked together seamlessly, which created a welcoming and efficient atmosphere. The food itself was good, with massive portions. However, the pancakes didn't live up to the hype. They were advertised as an "80-year-old recipe," but they had a grainy texture and weren't sweet or enjoyable. Everything else we ordered, though, was satisfying. Second Visit: We loved the service so much on our first visit that we came back the next morning. The food was again decent, but unfortunately, the service wasn't as stellar this time, likely due to having a different server. As for the food, the Denver omelet my partner ordered was disappointing--the green bell peppers were undercooked and still raw, which threw off the dish. I stuck to a simple breakfast of scrambled eggs, bacon, country potatoes, and sourdough toast. While the bacon was fantastic--thick, flavorful, and generously portioned--the country potatoes weren't as great as I'd hoped. I wish I had tried the hashbrowns instead. Final Thoughts: Despite some inconsistencies, we'd still recommend Dorn's Café for a visit to Morro Bay. The service (on the first visit) was top-notch, and most of the food was enjoyable. Just be mindful of specific dishes like the pancakes or the Denver omelet, and if you're in the mood for potatoes, maybe go for the hashbrowns!

A community staple for years, breakfast here consistently awesome. I always opt for some Buckwheat pancakes- (if you know, you know). Seems like everyone is always ordering Bloody Mary's and Mimosa's; however, I haven't had one yet. The omelets are great, and I often go for the linguica and eggs. The huevos rancheros are huge and come with fresh fruit! Highly recommend...especially since they throw in such a great view for free! If you're lucky, you can sit in the patio Oceanside .

This was an amazing candlelit atmosphere that served up casual smiles and good food. The warm sourdough bread was served with real butter and it melted in my mouth. Who said man can not live by bread alone? Lol For my meal I choose the sautéed scallops with sides of mashed potatoes and green beans. The scallops were cooked perfectly with capers and to garlicky perfection. I finished my meal with a crème brûlée and I wasn't disappointed. It cracked open to reveal a creamy lite custard. Service was professional, prompt and friendly. I definitely recommend this place.

We were in town visiting my grandparents and wanted to go somewhere good for my brother's birthday. They had mentioned Dorn's but were worried we'd have to wait a long time to get a table. We decided to go at 4:30pm but were pleasantly surprised to get a table right away, considering it was a Sunday of a holiday weekend. We were seated at the window which was really nice--the views are beautiful and we were lucky enough to be there through sunset. For food, we were fully obsessed with the warm sourdough bread & butter. Seriously I could have eaten just that. I got a cup of clam chowder because we were told it was legendary and it really was: perfectly creamy and lots of clams. Honestly I should have stopped there, but I was craving fish so went with the halibut, mashed potatoes and veggies. The fish was slightly overcooked and I felt like the mashed potatoes could have been creamier. But all in all it was good and I just think I would go with a different entree next time.