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SO good we are here both nights! The food is so fresh and delicious. They have a fantastic wine list (you can buy a bottle or glass while you wait for your table). We had many different dishes over the two nights- Gina’s Ciopinno, calamari strips, marinated mushrooms, escargot, clam chowder, scall
Incredible views, especially if you get a table near the oceanfront windows. Cozy fire pit outside and boardwalk along the bluffs above the beach help enjoy the likely wait for your table. Thought the sole was tasty, but definitely needed tartar sauce to add some flavor. Very helpful and accommodati
No reservations allowed! The first batch of diners start queuing before the restaurant opens. I reached around 5.40, and left my name there and managed to get a table around 7.20
The food was delicious and the seafood was really fresh! The escargots were tender and super tasty. The breaded calamari
They move through a lot of people, but I always feel welcome. As stated in every other review, if you want 1st seating, get there around 4:30pm and wait in line. Get there around 5:45pm and put your name in for 2nd seating (6:45pm’ish). Have a drink or take a walk. The list system is very efficient
I recently stumbled upon Sea Chest restaurant during my short stay in Cambria, California, and it turned out to be an absolute gem that exceeded all expectations. From the moment I stepped foot inside, I knew I had found something truly special.
The ambiance of Sea Chest is incredibly cozy, creatin
We have been coming here for years now it's such an amazing experience! The best seafood on the central coast in this small boutique restraunt looking at the ocean. Amazing wine list very well priced! It's cash only but I feel like that part of the allure
You wait in line when they open because the
What a fantastic eating experience!
The staff were excellent, polite, attentive and informative.
Everything on the menu looked great (pictures/prices current as of May 2023).
The portions were very tasty and very filling. Entrees come with a house salad (lettuce, carrots, beets, croutons, tomato
Great experience! I walked in at 7:45 and got seated right away in the front room. I was solo and it was Sunday night. Last time I was here I had the Swordfish (so good, like a meaty steak). This time I got the Mahi Mahi with soy ginger sauce. Nice and flaky, perfectly cooked. The sauce was light an
What can you say, it's a classic. Well worth the wait. Found out that if you're open to eating late, you can show up after 8 o'clock and they will seat you as long as you're there before 9. We only waited about 15 minutes by getting there at 8:45. Highly recommend sitting at the bar so you can watch
UPDATE - We stopped by here on vacation on 11/24/23 - amazing as usual. We heard they're closed for the month of December. I also wanted to drop photos this time - got in line at 3:48, had live music the last hour and got seated right at 5:30. Calamari Appetizer, Shrimp Scampi and some great drin
Now I know why people wait in line! Awesome servers. The owner Steve greeted us! And the FOOD!! Chef Marco knows what he's doing! What a lovely evening with old and new friends!
The food was good. Cash only so bring like $60 to $100 a person depending on how much you plan to eat. We were two people with a couple glasses of wine and paid $160 including tip. It's a wait but that is kind of their thing. The service was great, very attentive staff. It's a bit loud though so you
This is a 5 star restaurant for sure! Fresh and delicious seafood. No Steaks or chicken or pork. Seafood! Amazing! Cash only. Really, bring cash money, they don't accept anything else. Definitely worth the wait and price. Give this place a try, you won't regret it.
Update June 2022: Still amazing! I
Superb service, credit to Emily and to Jeff who worked so hard on a very busy night! Top notch restaurant with excellent seafood & wine, right by the sea. Be prepared to wait for a table, but it’s worth the wait:)
Wonderful little gem !!! The first setting is at 5:30. We got there and missed the seating, but the bar had a seat available. So, we had a couple of drinks and relaxed. Once we were seated, the service was great!! It's a small place but beautiful !! It was wonderful ! It is a must do !!!!
We ordered CA white sea bass and swordfish. Both are excellent! But we both liked the swordfish more than the sea bass. It is cooked just right and it has no fishy after taste. The ambiance is simple, cozy, and casual. Most of the dining tables have the view of the ocean. Service is fast and everyon
Such a cute and cozy place! It’s very small and the wait time is around one hour. The food was amazing! We loved the East Coast Oyster the most! The calamari stripes and the big platter of seafood marinara.
We didn’t like the chowder nor the clam pasta! Also they only accept CASH which is not on fa
We had the steamed clams and the cioppino. Both were incredibly delicious!
We put our name down for the wait list and in the meantime drove up to see the elephant seals. We got back and proceed to wait indoors with a glass of wine. The ambience is cozy and the food was worth the wait. Both the host
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