This cafe is on near the pier at Avila and has a view of the harbor. I stopped in for breakfast. I asked for a scramble without eggs. #allergygirl got a delicious mix of broccoli, onions, zucchini, tomatoes and potatoes and a side of sourdough toast. Having allergies makes breakfast a hard meal to order. Fat Cats hit it out of the park! Thanks!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
David Klabunde
Great food... The most amazing onion rings I've ever had
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sandra Garcia
Great food and view. The owner came out with an employee discussing things that he wanted done. We started joking with him. Very friendly he asked how our meal was and stopped at a couple other tables as well. This was my second time there. I went there three years ago and we had to go back. Today we ordered onion rings, fried green beans both yummy. I got crab cakes and my friend got an Avila Burgrr, delicious. We didn't have room for dessert if I did I would have gotten the bread pudding maybe next time...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
david wells
Really good food, great service, a lot of flying insects inside though
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 5
Josh S
Get the shrimp po boy and thank me later! Best place in the 5 Cities area for lunch. We stop EVERY single time we visit from Norcal
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Em H
Food was amazing, service phenomenal, and won't hesitate to visit again next time we're here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stephanie Cootware
Fun place to get brunch by the pier. There's awesome views from inside and on the patio. I love the California omelette.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Laura Little
It was a glorious day in Avila Beach out near Port San Luis With clear blue skies and warm sunshine on an October day we were all together as a family at Fat Cat’s Cafe. Although the setting is very pretty nearby and we have been here many times, it’s not the same anymore. The server he did not even know what the price of a cup of coffee it was and did not take time to go find out. The waitress was lovely and moved an umbrella so that we could have some shade. The patio is very sunny and it gets hot But the worst thing is they have a severe problem with meat wasps. In fact, one of them rolled in the syrup on my pancakes right in front of me. Only one of us reported that their food was really good and they ordered special pork tamales that day. The rest of us were fairly disappointed. With only a few exceptions, but none of that matter because we really could not enjoy ourselves because the flying, pesky insects were so bad. I could see that there were some traps for these meat wasps in various locations, but they were not doing the job. We tried not to let it ruin our day. But the young toddler with us had to be consoled because of the bees. Showing them away was not helpful and it was a real chore to eat any of our food. Meat wasps come out of nests that are underground. They are difficult to get rid of. We are unable to come back.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 3
Google User Tf
Great spot to grab a quick bite to eat. Nice outdoor area. Food is just traditional, American bar food, nothing fancy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Dale Forsyth
Love this place. My husband and I will share a meal so we can split the Motlen Lava cake.
Pretty good food and service. Given the location, priced appropriately. Clam chowder is outstanding!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Loralee Scherf
This place is legendary in the area. We have been several times over the last 30 years. For being on the harbor I was hoping for more of a fish selection. The menu was mostly crab, a few cods, and shrimp. I did get the breaded prawns and they were good with the rice pilaf. My husband got the fish and chips and he enjoyed them.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
Craig Snider
1 day i stopped by 4 a beer so i went back 4 dinner and got the fish n chips. It was the absolute worst ive ever had !!!! My niece got the Calamari and took 1 bite and would not take another 1. But i guess Her salad was ok ?
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Katie Heckman
Heard about this place from a local and it was definitely a winner. We had the special, lobster tacos, and they were loaded with lobster meat, and had a bit of a kick to them. Also had the crab cake sandwich and a cup of their clam chowder. Both were delicious. Huge portions and reasonable prices. Our server was very polite and helpful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Steve Hood
Fresh corned beef hash is incredible. Seafood omelet stuffed with shrimp and crab. Atmosphere delightful. 6 out of 5 stars
This cafe is on near the pier at Avila and has a view of the harbor. I stopped in for breakfast. I asked for a scramble without eggs. #allergygirl got a delicious mix of broccoli, onions, zucchini, tomatoes and potatoes and a side of sourdough toast. Having allergies makes breakfast a hard meal to order. Fat Cats hit it out of the park! Thanks!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
Great food... The most amazing onion rings I've ever had
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food and view. The owner came out with an employee discussing things that he wanted done. We started joking with him. Very friendly he asked how our meal was and stopped at a couple other tables as well. This was my second time there. I went there three years ago and we had to go back. Today we ordered onion rings, fried green beans both yummy. I got crab cakes and my friend got an Avila Burgrr, delicious. We didn't have room for dessert if I did I would have gotten the bread pudding maybe next time...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really good food, great service, a lot of flying insects inside though
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 5
Get the shrimp po boy and thank me later! Best place in the 5 Cities area for lunch. We stop EVERY single time we visit from Norcal
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was amazing, service phenomenal, and won't hesitate to visit again next time we're here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fun place to get brunch by the pier. There's awesome views from inside and on the patio. I love the California omelette.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It was a glorious day in Avila Beach out near Port San Luis With clear blue skies and warm sunshine on an October day we were all together as a family at Fat Cat’s Cafe. Although the setting is very pretty nearby and we have been here many times, it’s not the same anymore. The server he did not even know what the price of a cup of coffee it was and did not take time to go find out. The waitress was lovely and moved an umbrella so that we could have some shade. The patio is very sunny and it gets hot But the worst thing is they have a severe problem with meat wasps. In fact, one of them rolled in the syrup on my pancakes right in front of me. Only one of us reported that their food was really good and they ordered special pork tamales that day. The rest of us were fairly disappointed. With only a few exceptions, but none of that matter because we really could not enjoy ourselves because the flying, pesky insects were so bad. I could see that there were some traps for these meat wasps in various locations, but they were not doing the job. We tried not to let it ruin our day. But the young toddler with us had to be consoled because of the bees. Showing them away was not helpful and it was a real chore to eat any of our food. Meat wasps come out of nests that are underground. They are difficult to get rid of. We are unable to come back.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 3
Great spot to grab a quick bite to eat. Nice outdoor area. Food is just traditional, American bar food, nothing fancy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Love this place. My husband and I will share a meal so we can split the Motlen Lava cake.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Pretty good food and service. Given the location, priced appropriately. Clam chowder is outstanding!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is legendary in the area. We have been several times over the last 30 years. For being on the harbor I was hoping for more of a fish selection. The menu was mostly crab, a few cods, and shrimp. I did get the breaded prawns and they were good with the rice pilaf. My husband got the fish and chips and he enjoyed them.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
1 day i stopped by 4 a beer so i went back 4 dinner and got the fish n chips. It was the absolute worst ive ever had !!!! My niece got the Calamari and took 1 bite and would not take another 1. But i guess Her salad was ok ?
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Heard about this place from a local and it was definitely a winner. We had the special, lobster tacos, and they were loaded with lobster meat, and had a bit of a kick to them. Also had the crab cake sandwich and a cup of their clam chowder. Both were delicious. Huge portions and reasonable prices. Our server was very polite and helpful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fresh corned beef hash is incredible. Seafood omelet stuffed with shrimp and crab. Atmosphere delightful. 6 out of 5 stars
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