Splash Cafe - Pismo Beach, CA

I have been wanting to try The Splash Cafe's Clam Chowder for like 100 years! When we go by we usually have a horse trailer and the tight location of this restaurant is not parking friendly. So I got up from the hotel from the Bachelorette Party on Sunday morning and decided to trek out and get some. 

The line was short by Splash Cafe standards, there were 5 people in front of me and the line was already out the door. It is a small space so don't be discouraged if you see a line, get your chowder to go and the hostess will dish it up for you! 

My Chowder! I added the topping of shrimp and crab! It was awesome! Everything I heard about the chowder was good, and it delivered. I will be back to share this joy with Scott, we love our chowder!

Great job Splash Cafe!

Rosa's Italian Restaurant - Pismo Beach, CA

My cousin Shannon is getting married! She invited her closest girlfriends out for a weekend of wine, dancing and dining and I was thrilled to go! This group of girls know how to have a good time. We originally wanted to dine at Splash Cafe for chowder but the place was packed and we moved on...

Rosa's was a bit more fancy than we wanted but the service for 11 rowdy girls was outstanding and Pismo can be limited for such last minute groups.

My pal, Jody made this concoction for her bread... Olive oil, balsamic and parmesan -- It was heavenly! 

They claimed to have award winning Clam Chowder so who was I to not try it?! It was good. Not great but definitely on the upper end of my chowder trials. 

I was torn between dishes and decided to go with my scallop craving. I had the Shrimp and Scallop Pasta with sun dried tomatoes and a pesto sauce. It was ok. I am not a big fan of bay scallops, I prefer the larger sized sea scallops because they are usually not overcooked like these were. The shrimp were excellent!

My sister ordered my second place option and she didn't seem overly impressed with the Butternut Squash Ravioli. The garlic cream sauce was over whelming and seemed to take over the dish. I love garlic but I do not like it in large doses.

The night continued on with fun shots for the bride-to-be, a drink at Harry's Bar and more fun at the Sand Castle Inn suite. We got to bed at a relatively early hour to prepare for the next day's festivities... Stay tuned! 

Cracked Crab - Pismo Beach, CA

As I made my way North on the 101 on my trip to my parents house I stopped in at a restaurant that I have wanted to try for quite awhile: The Cracked Crab.

I have heard the debate between Splash Cafe and the Cracked Crab. I am quite the connoisseur of all things chower and crab cake so I was ready to try both. I will have to say this chowder was quite good. I have yet to try Splash's version so the jury is still out on which is best.

These crab cakes were pretty spectacular. ALL crab, the way it should be. Finally someone is getting it right!

I blew in and blew out of this place all under 30 minutes. I cannot wait to return with friends and family to truly dive deeper in the menu. 

Steamers - Pismo Beach, CA

Not a bad seat in the house...

My brother told me that they had the best Clam Chowder ever. Hmm... I think I would have to disagree. It was good, maybe a little too thick though. Next!

It was a Fish and Chips kind of day! The Fish was delicious and the fries did the job - nice and crispy!

Fish Tacos anyone? They also were just good enough to fill the tummy. Mehhh...

Surely the Coconut Rum Cheesecake with Mango sauce would be great right? Um. i am sorry I cannot say it was.

The view and brew is all I have to brag on this trip.