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Pismo Beach, Shell Beach & Oceano
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Pismo Beach • 500 Cypress, Ste. 5 • (805) 773-9424
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The Cracked Crab is a signature
coastal dining experience
Cracked Crab is the perfect place
to relax and enjoy an easy meal,
especially after a long day on the
beach. It has been a one-of-a-kind
restaurant on the Central Coast since
first opening in 1999. The inti-
mate, casual atmosphere welcomes
everyone, and casual attire is almost a
requirement!
When the original owners moved
from the East Coast, it quickly
became apparent that a true seafood
restaurant was missing. Cultivating
relations directly with local fisher-
men, farmers, and processors, the
Cracked Crab has become one of the
most successful restaurants in San
Luis Obispo County.
Executive Chef Andrew Shoneff
takes the best of what is in season
and tailors the menu to reflect the
market. Order their signature bucket,
and they lay out the butcher paper to
present the highest quality shellfish to
dig right into. Delicious sides made
with local ingredients round out the
meal. General Manager Jamie Habig
says, “We strive to serve the best
seafood available, whether locally
caught fish or Alaskan crab. Much of
what we serve, especially our Alaskan
king crab, is of a quality unavailable
to most other restaurants.”
Fresh menu choices for
everyone
The ingredients used in the
Cracked Crab kitchen are consistent-
ly of the highest grade. The flavors of
each dish reflect those ingredients.
For non-seafood lovers, there are
chicken and steak entrees to please
the palate. The kids’ menu has plenty
of options for kids’ appetites. A great
local wine selection is offered to pair
with the food, thanks to the Cracked
Crab’s direct relationships with Cen-
tral Coast wineries.
Fresh food, full
buckets, and
casual attire
A new menu is posted on their
website daily. Chef Shoneff practices
an “in season” philosophy, using
local fresh catch when available,
local produce, and making all of the
dishes in-house and fresh daily.
Promising “The finest seafood
available, served in a most casual
style,” the owners invest in hiring the
friendliest folks they can find. The
attentive servers help create excellent
dining experiences and happy cus-
tomers who spread the good word
about the restaurant.
Visiting Pismo Beach has to in-
clude lunch or dinner at the Cracked
Crab. Drop by to be seated inside or
on the patio. Reservations are not
necessary. The entire staff maintains
high standards of health and cleanli-
ness to ensure the safety of guests
and staff.
The Cracked Crab is at 751 Price
St, Pismo Beach, within walking dis-
tance of the pier. Open Sunday through
Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Fri-
day- Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Open
Fourth of July 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., closed
Thanksgiving and Christmas. To see
the menu and for more information,
visit crackedcrab.com or call
(805) 773-2722.
Every dish is made in-house and fresh!