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Since 1963
505 Cypress Street, Pismo Beach
(805) 773-2853 • pismofishandchips.com
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Pismo Beach, Shell Beach & Oceano
When the original owners
arrived from the East Coast, it
quickly became apparent that a
true seafood restaurant was miss-
ing. Cultivating relations directly
with local fishermen, farmers, and
processors, the Cracked Crab has
become one of the most success-
ful 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 food, full buckets, and
menu choices for everyone
The ingredients used in the
Cracked Crab kitchen are consis-
tently 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 op-
tions for kids’ appetites. A great
local wine selection is offered to
pair with the food, thanks to the
Cracked Crab’s direct relation-
ships with Central Coast wineries.
A new menu is posted on
their website daily. Chef Shoneff
practices an “in season” philoso-
phy, using local fresh catch when
available, local produce, and mak-
ing 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