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Fat Cats

3920 Avila Beach Dr, Avila Beach, CA 93424
805-595-2204
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Ranked #4 of 12 restaurants in Avila Beach
Cuisines: Seafood
Good for: Child-friendly
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Reservations, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Reservations, After-hours
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Sonora, California
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10 reviews 10 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

At the Avila pier and obviously caters to fishermen. Very large portions of good food. We had breakfast on this visit and it was good and plentiful and reasonably priced.

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Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013 via mobile

Meal was a bit overpriced. Service friendly. Not really worth it. But the view was nice and you can sea lions

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Pagosa Springs, CO
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

Our routine stop in Avila Beach. Good food, friendly staff, and a nice view of the harbor from outside seating. The loaded fish tacos were tasty, and my wife enjoyed her scallops, although they were slightly over cooked. Value for the money is there, and the margaritas were nicely prepared. Generous portions of food...smiling staff, good service.

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Hanford
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4 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

Small restaurant at the beginning of the pier. Inside and outside seating. Good and reasonably priced.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

This is just the kind of restaurant you would hope to find in an area as beautiful as Port San Luis Pier at Avila. The setting is true Harbor with a great camping area for family vacations.They make you feel welcome, serve good food with lots of smiles.

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California
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

The clam chowder is really good at Fat Cats and well worth getting. The tuna melt and burgers were nothing special and the $3.95 lemonade tasted like it was powder based. The location by the beach is nice and probably makes up for some of the other deficiencies but we won't go back.

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San Jose, California
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31 reviews 31 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

Breakfast was an enjoyable experience with friendly people, large potions and good food. The homey atmosphere added to the effect.

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Fresno, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

I would recommend you take a nice morning walk from Avila Beach to Fat Cats for breakfast. It's a great walk that is about 1.5 miles. Once you are there enjoy a Bloody Mary or Mimosa which is on Happy Hour for only $2.50. Great deal and very good. Food was very good butt the waitress staff was even bettter.... More

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Atascadero, California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2013

Food was average but overpriced. Small and service wasn't very good. I don't recommend it..... at least not the Avila location.

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Coarsegold, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2013

We sat outside, and enjoyed their combonation plates of fried clams and scallops. Sides are offered, we choose the clam chowder. A very good spot to relax and enjoy a good beverage and food.

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