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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Excellent clam chowder. Very little waiting, was great. The place was clean, even the restrooms. I would go again. See you next trip. Thanks.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 25 January 2024

Was disappointed. Not the greatest clam chowder, have had better. Fish and chips, fish was tough and extremely oily. Would not recommend or go back. Servers were friendlyMore

Date of visit: January 2024
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Heather Hansen, Marketing at Splash Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 12 February 2024

Hello! Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review. We are so sorry to hear that your experience fell short of both of our expectations. We are constantly working to improve from each review left by our customers. I will make...More

Reviewed 28 December 2023

Disappointed by this one. It was over- priced, starting with the kids meals at $15, but at least the quality was good. Charcuterie and antipasto plates were standard supermarket fare dumped on a plate without thought of care on how the flavours work together. Save...yourself the $$ and buy the same capsicum dip from woolies.More

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 2 December 2023

The food is nice and the service is superb. What separate them from other chowder restaurant in the area is theri culture. The culture of service,undrstanding and sensitivity to the needs of their clients. We had an incident where our order of clam chowder accidentally...fell from the table and spilled on the floor. without hesititation the aitress nearby mop the floor and as we apoogize for the incident she assured us that everything is fine and instantly she asked if what is the size of the replacement. we were sucrprised and amazed by the her reaction,,,instead of confronting us,she politely ask us of replacement which we apprciated very much. Hats off to the staff and their quality service,their culture of sensitivity and consideration....t This place is highly recommended..Five stars..More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 24 October 2023

Splash Cafe has always been a must-stop on our yearly trip to Pismo Beach. Located on the corner, it always has customers either dining in or carrying out their food to the beach about 100 yds away. We came on a Friday night, and timed...it just right before a group of 30... The clam chowder is the best here. Creamy with plenty of potatoes and clam, and not your typical watery soup like alot of places. You can get in cups or their tasty Sourdough bowl. The Lobster roll was also delicious as well as the fish and chips. Seating is rather limited so just be prepared. We will be back!More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 10 September 2023

It's been a year since I been to Pismo Beach and I always look forward to getting their clam chowder in a bread bowl because they grill the middle for 2 pieces of the bread to eat with the delicious clam chowder. You can also...add some extra toppings for a minimal charge but we both enjoyed it the way it is made.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 8 July 2023

My husband was dying to come here to have their 'famous clam chowder in a bread bowl'. We came early on a Thursday, and were able to get seating inside. My husband enjoyed his meal, but everything else we ordered I would not order again...(calamari, lobster roll and cookie), that is the reason for the 4 stars. This place fits in with the area, giving it a true ocean vib.More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 15 March 2023 via mobile

Amazing food in this local restaurant! The chowder did not disappoint! The steamers and calamari & chips were fantastic! Highly recommend!

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 27 February 2023 via mobile

We never go to Pismo without stopping at Splash Cafe! Its always great food however the prices are a lot higher than 6 months ago. $75 for 4 people to eat and it was basic stuff. 2 orders of chicken stripz and fries, clam chowder...bread bowl and an order of fish and chips with 4 small drinks.More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 10 February 2023

I took the trip up to what I call my favorite fish and chip place. I was excited to find there wasn’t a huge line out the door. I placed my usual order but when I got my food I was very disappointing. It seemed...like they had fried the fish twice because it was so tough I could barely chew it up and swallow it. I don’t like to complain so I just ate it and threw half of it away. I will go back because like I said it’s my favorite place to get fish and chips however I hope next time is much better.More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 9 February 2023 via mobile

Nice people and fresh food. I enjoyed my fish sandwich a great deal. One of our party had the chowder and thought it was good.

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed 11 January 2023 via mobile

This was our second trip to Pismo and we made sure to return to the Splash Cafe for the delicious loaded chowder fries, steamed clams, fried shrimp and calamari that our kids love. Go a little early if you want a table, or bring your...food down to the pier to enjoy the view.More

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed 4 November 2022

Clam chowder delicious. Been to Pismo several times. Tried the rest but this is definitely the best.

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed 30 September 2022

Best clam chowder we have ever had - and we are from New England. Also had a shrimp slo boy, which was okay.

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed 16 September 2022

I had the famous clam chowder bread bowl which I had as a takeout to eat it down near the pier. The opening was grilled and the bigger piece of bread inside was grilled also for great dipping. I have to say it had to...be one of he best. Later in the week my daughter wanted to see Pismo Beach so we took the drive. She wanted some order from Woolys as a takeout but when she tasted my clam chowder bowl she didn't want to stop and barely touched the other order that she originally wanted to eat. I would highly recommend this place for the chowder bowl.More

Date of visit: September 2022
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  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 3.5