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Pismo Beach, Shell Beach & Oceano
(805) 556-3077 • 558 PRICE STREET, PISMO BEACH
ADASFISHHOUSE.COM
(805) 773-0551 • 491 PRICE STREET, PISMO BEACH
ROSASRESTAURANT.COM
an available space across the street
from Rosa’s restaurant and decided
to open a much-needed fish house
in Pismo Beach. “Mom was born
in Bonito, Italy, and delivered by a
midwife named Ada. She became
known as Ada Rosa.” Ada is the name
Doug and his wife, Shannon, chose
for Ada’s Fish House.
When planning the menu for
Ada’s, Doug also benefited from his
father, Bill’s, influence. Bill hailed
from Boston, where Maine lobster
is king. Ada’s lobster roll is most
favored among the restaurant’s loyal
following.
After deciding to open Ada’s,
Shannon took over renovating and
decorating. “It’s her brainchild,” said
Doug, “everything from the decor to
the menu. We work together on this.”
Macmillan was instrumental in
launching the culinary program at
Arroyo Grande High School. Ongo-
ing support for the program includes
a scholarship program from the
family restaurants and often hiring
culinary program students to work
at Ada’s.
“I want to give these kids the
tools to be successful.” No matter
what the job, whether it is busing
tables or washing dishes, everyone
is an important part of the team.
MacMillan feels it is his job to make
sure his teams are successful. This
requires having a good teacher and,
more importantly, a good commu-
nicator. The MacMillan kids also
help out, carrying on the family
business tradition.
Ada’s Fish House is at 558 Price
Street, Pismo Beach, CA. Open for
outdoor and indoor dining Sunday-
Thursday from 11:30 a.m. -9:30
p.m., and until 10 p.m. Friday and
Saturday. Seating by reservation.
Walk-ins are seated if space is avail-
able. Five or more guests are seated
in the heated patio. For reservations
or more information, visit
adasfishouse.com or call
(805) 556-3077.
— Ruth Ann Angus