Harbor Hut — Restaurant in Morro Bay

Harbor Hut in Morro Bay is an absolute gem, offering a delightful seafood dining experience with breathtaking views of the bay. From start to finish, our meal was a testament to the culinary excellence and warm hospitality that Harbor Hut is known for.

As we stepped into the spacious restaurant, we were immediately captivated by the panoramic view of the bay, setting the perfect backdrop for a sunset dinner. The ambiance was serene and sophisticated, creating an ideal atmosphere for an adult dining experience.

The menu, while not overwhelming, boasted a variety of options, from locally caught seafood to salads, soups, and even chicken and steak dishes. For our mains, I opted for the shrimp scampi, accompanied by a delectable array of vegetables and the star of the show – the fried potato cake. Let me tell you, this potato cake deserves its own accolades – herb mashed potatoes breaded with parmesan cheese and fried to perfection. Each bite was a heavenly explosion of flavor. The shrimp scampi, served with a lemon butter and caper broth for dipping, was equally divine.

My partner indulged in the fish and chips, a generous portion of beer-battered cod accompanied by steak fries. He couldn't stop raving about the savory tartar sauce and the delightful pineapple coleslaw that accompanied the dish.

Despite our best intentions, we were too full to even contemplate dessert, a testament to the generous portions and satisfying flavors of our meal.

Overall, Harbor Hut exceeded our expectations in every way. With its stellar food, welcoming atmosphere, and stunning views, it's a must-visit destination for seafood lovers and anyone seeking an unforgettable dining experience...

Our evening started off on a positive note. We were greeted warmly and seated promptly, and the atmosphere of the restaurant was impressive—very upscale and inviting. Our server, Dylan, was friendly and quick to get our drinks and take our orders. Unfortunately, that’s where the positive experience ended.

When the food arrived, a few glaring issues became apparent. First, my wife's tacos were so oversized and poorly assembled that they resembled a salad more than tacos. On top of that, they just didn’t taste very good. My own meal—a hamburger with a steak-sized patty—was overcooked, heavily over-seasoned, and paired with undercooked vegetables. To make matters worse, most of the French fries were soggy, soaked by the juices from the burger.

To add to the disappointment, my wife ordered a chocolate lava dessert drink with strawberry purée but was served a chocolate martini instead. We didn’t even realize the mistake until we saw it on the bill. Refills were sparse, with water being the only drink offered to us by a different waiter.

The most frustrating part of the evening came when our waitress returned to ask why I hadn’t eaten much of my food. We explained that it wasn’t good, but no manager stopped by to address the issue, and nothing was done to make up for the disappointing experience—not even a small discount on the bill.

While the restaurant itself is beautiful and the service started off well, the food and overall handling of our concerns left a lot to be desired. Unfortunately, this is not a place we’ll be...

Harbor Hut gets a one star because of the service alone. Almost didn’t go here because the reviews about the food so they were soggy. The food turned out to be very good; however, the server handed us four totals. And continued overcharging us for everything, (receipts attached) We ordered one soda and two plates of the fish and chips with clam chowder and garlic bread. They were $28 apiece. The soda was $3.75. She then put on a military discount of 10% which brought our total, after tax to $58.47.

Here’s the bad part, when we received the check we were told that $60 was our new total and if we wanted to pay in card, it would be $66 and if we wanted to pay in cash, it would be $64. How the EFF am I supposed to pay the original total with the original price!?! WHAT METHOD WOULD YOU LIKE?!? Why, after military discount was put on, did the total Raise by more than two dollars and when we tried to pay with Any form whatsoever, we had to add an additional four - Six dollars on top of that JUST FOR PAYING?!?! What method of payment do I use for The TOTAL?!? Unfortunately, we will not be back because they falsify the price and charge for whatever the heII they want!!! Food was okay but not good enough to combat the pi$$ poor people and math skills!

Thanks for taking advantage of our military. You just lost an Old customer. This experience will keep us away for good. If you want amazing food with no price gimmicks, head on over to Suns And Buns or The Blue...