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Splash Cafe

197 Pomeroy Ave, Pismo Beach, CA 93449-2639
805-773-4653
Ranked #5 of 70 restaurants in Pismo Beach
4.0 of 5 stars 197 Reviews
Cuisines: Seafood, American
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout, After-hours
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Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout, After-hours
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Fresno
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

So amazing!!! Chowder was perfect.Great place, great food! More

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Austria
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

The Splash Cafe is famous for its clam chowder (google it if not familiar!), which is served in a toasted bread bowl. Definetly try it, especially if you never had one before - it's delicious! They also offer other typical fast food and seafood and free refills for soft drinks. The atmosphere there is very relaxed, down-to-earth and surfer-stylish. The... More

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Riverside, CA
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

The Splash Cafe in Pismo Beach is an iconic beach town place to eat. Like everyone before me, I agree that the white clam chowder is to die for. It has the perfect blend of clams, potatoes and spices. My mouth is watering right now has a write this. My wife and I also had garden salads which were just... More

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Bakersfield, California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Clam Chowder in the bread bowl.... only negitive about the Splash is the long line to get in... More

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Wylie, Texas
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Our family was in Pismo Beach for our daughter's wedding and we stopped in to Splash Cafe. The line was wrapped around the building, but the food was delicious. Obviously they are know for their chowder, but the kids had chicken and a wrap which was very good as well. More

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Running Springs, California
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66 reviews 66 reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

This funky little place is a Pismo icon. It is a walk-up and order style place with seating at counters and tables in the back. they deliver the food to you. I had the clam chowder in the bread bowl which is their trademark, it was pretty good, great bread to munch on, very thick and creamy chowder but the... More

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Oakland, California, United States
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

Everyone has their own version of clam chowder and Splash Café has theirs. It really is memorable! Excrutiatingly rich, creamy and buttery. The velvety texture makes me think they stir in whipped cream right before they serve it. It's definitely worth a visit (and their menu prices are very good, too). More

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Orcutt, California
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47 reviews 47 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

Yes, you must try the clam chowder bread bowls with the crab & shrimp toppings, out of this world good! This is a hurry up and find a seat popular place, lines in the summer or spring break, That's because the food's that good & reasonable! It is extremely casual, barstools at counters if you can find a spot, noisy,... More

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See 8 more reviews by thawsout for Pismo Beach
San Diego, California
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

The chowder was great, but you have to add the shrimp and crab topping. Delicious! More

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Tampa, FL
Top Contributor
73 reviews 73 reviews
Reviews in 49 cities Reviews in 49 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

Don't knock it... till you tried it. Cooked perfectly and good enough that we ordered seconds. More

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