Sea Chest Oyster Bar

Category: Seafood restaurant

Address: 6216 Moonstone Beach Dr, Cambria, CA 93428, USA

Phone: +18059274514

Opening hours

Sunday: 5:30–9PM

Monday: 5:30–9PM

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: 5:30–9PM

Thursday: 5:30–9PM

Friday: 5:30–9PM

Saturday: 5:30–9PM

Reviews

john lasersohn

Oct 31, 2022

I thought Robin's was the best eats in town. Silly me, I finally got to the Sea Chest last night for my birthday. My friend and I had the devils on horseback, appetizer (oysters and bacon in wine sauce). She had the scampi and scallops pasta, which was delicious, and I had the best halibut I've ever had. We topped it off with the pecan cheesecake. Incredible venue & service also.

Sam Reynolds

Oct 19, 2022

Cash only. No reservations. Some of the best seafood I've ever had. I dream about the calamari steak. I've never gotten an ocean view here and if I never do, that's fine by me--the cooks behind the bar are so much fun to watch and such a bunch of sweethearts. I cannot more highly recommend this place.

Mike Casper

Oct 19, 2022

CASH only and NO reservations first come first serve. The Food was great. The staff was the best.

Hugh M

Oct 16, 2022

This place is great. The atmosphere was fantastic. The staff were awesome. Very accommodating of our needs with a baby. And the food was solid. A must do if in the area. In our view much better than Moonstone Beach Grill just up the road.

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Questions & Answers

Do you take reservations?

Sharon Stewart | Nov 3, 2017
Charles Baird | Nov 3, 2017

Still have tables in wine and beer bar area. Also a fire pit outside where you can get drinks from their bar

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is there a menu?

A Google User | Nov 3, 2019
David Holper | Nov 3, 2019

There is a menu, but the fresh fish will be listed on a chalkboard when you go in. The menu does list the appetizers tho ... take a peek at the website!

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Do they do carry outs?

Barbara Purin | Nov 3, 2018
Tony Rossman | Nov 3, 2018

Not sure, cash only, linguine and clams is fantastic!

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I will be in Cambria for 3 nights next week and want to return to the Sea Chest. My mom uses a wheeled walker. Where is the entry for special needs/ADA?

Katherine Wallace | Apr 6, 2022
Scott Prince | Apr 6, 2022

You should be able to enter the main entrance with the Walker.

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What are the Covid safety practices like here?

Anonymous | Nov 2, 2022
Jill Garibay | Nov 2, 2021

As of now all seating is outside, first come first serve but they have heaters placed throughout the tables. They have blocked off sections in the parking lot for the different parties to stand practicing social distancing. Unfortunately not everyone wears masks but this is due to those who bring their own wine and glasses to socialize while waiting. If you want early seating get there at least 1-1 1/2 hrs before opening time and bring a fold up chair if standing for a long period of time is not an option.

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Can you order take out?

Kathy Reimer | Nov 2, 2021
C G | Nov 2, 2021

Not as of 03/03/21

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can we make reservations for two for Sunday 9/6.2020 for 7 pm

Flora Mailian | Nov 2, 2020
Bill Parker | Nov 2, 2020

No reservations and cash only for to go food only. Seems like a hassle but once you go you'll understand: whatever hoops you have to go through is worth it!!! Best seafood on the Pacific Coast. Awesome environment inside, or outside of the restaurant and well worth whatever wait you need to go through to be served😁😁😁

I see there was a question regarding a corkage fee, but it's from two years ago. And there wasn't really a solid answer. Does anyone know what the corkage fee is?

Charles Nuno | Aug 4, 2022
Sea Chest Oyster Bar | Aug 4, 2022

Our corkage fee is $15 & is waived when you purchase a bottle in house.

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Can you accomodate someone with a severe gluten allergy???

Brenda Sparks | Aug 4, 2022
Brenda Sparks | Aug 4, 2022

So sorry. I thought it messaged the restaurant

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Are you open for inside dining on Saturday July 2, 2022

Wanda Stuermand | Jul 5, 2022
Edward Van Deventer | Jul 5, 2022

They are open WEDNESDAY - MONDAY 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm. Closed Tuesday.

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Do they still do take out ?

laura fullerman | Apr 6, 2022
Sea Chest Oyster Bar | Apr 6, 2022

We do not offer takeout anymore. Dine-in only!

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What day(s) of the week is the restaurant closed?

Palma Wideman | Apr 6, 2022
Ricardo Duarte | Apr 6, 2022

Tuesdays

Does Sea Chest take Apple Pay or Venmo?

Keith Martens | Apr 6, 2022
skylar buchanan | Apr 6, 2022

Last time I went it was cash only but they did have an ATM inside.

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Are you open or closed for business???

A Google User | Jan 6, 2022
Linda Binder | Jan 6, 2022

Closed 12/5- 12/25 for the holidays

When will restaurant be open Like to make restaurant reservations

A Google User | Jan 6, 2022
Adam FourTwenty | Jun 5, 2022

Daily at 530 except Tuesdays

Is the dining pet friendly for small dogs

jim Blumling | Nov 2, 2021
Herb Green | Nov 2, 2021

Wouldn't think so

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Coming to Cambria in Aug 21---is there still outdoor seating?

Candace Wynholds | Nov 2, 2021
Joe Grodell | Nov 2, 2021

There was outdoor seating downtown in both East and West Cambria.

do you have tables for a party of 7

chas lenet | Nov 2, 2021
Sea Chest Oyster Bar | Nov 2, 2021

We have 1! Other than that, we’ll have to put 2 tables together.

Do you take reservations

Bonnie Schindhelm | Nov 2, 2021
Claudia Hernandez-Franco | Nov 2, 2021

No reservations. You can go ahead and leave your name, get a glass of wine and wait, or walk on the boardwalk on Moonstone Beach. The walk and food are amazing! Don't forget they are cash only.

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We will be in Cambria next week and think we have dined at your place before. Is it the one with the big outdoor area across the street from the ocean? do you take reservations? How crowded would you expect dining will be on Wednesday or Thursday?

Elizabeth Gabriel | Nov 2, 2020
Bill Parker | Nov 2, 2020

Still only doing take out with no reservations but still well worth it. There are limited seats and tables that you can use to eat, listen to the waves crash on the beach and watch the sunset😁

Is it dining out side only

Donna Richwood | Nov 2, 2020
Chris Cerruti - Ritter | Nov 2, 2020

As of 8/2, yes

are you open November 18 or 19, 2019?

Catherine Frosi | Nov 3, 2019
doug wille | Nov 3, 2019

Call them. Most businesses dont monitor this...they're really busy!!

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How much is the corkage fee?

Tina Rodriguez | Nov 3, 2019
Tina Rodriguez | Nov 3, 2019

Thanks! Yes, sounds reasonable.

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What is the seating capacity?

brenda beeler | Nov 3, 2019
Bob Mueller | Nov 3, 2019

Lots of small tables. Not much large party seating.

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I had dinner at your restaurant and enjoyed, among other things the seasoning you have on each table. What is it called? I want to order it online Many thanks Ziad

Ziad Bayaa | Nov 3, 2019
Andrea Mills | Nov 3, 2019

Looking at the photos it looks like it is called Bren's

Will you be open 1/25/2019 and do you take reservations?

Debra Kardinal | Nov 3, 2019
Scott Wuerzburger | Nov 3, 2019

They do not take reservations. Plan on lining up at about 4 o'clock they open at 5:30

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do you have alcohol or only beer and wine?

Cindy Salcido | Nov 3, 2019
Chris Egebjerg | Nov 3, 2019

Wine and beer

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are you closed in december?

JOSEPH WILKOWSKI | Nov 3, 2019
Karen Kausen | Nov 3, 2019

Yes, they close for the whole month of December.

Do they have a full bar?

Keith Applewhite | Nov 3, 2018
Jeff Black | Nov 3, 2018

A full oyster bar

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Are you open for the fourth of July thanks Kerry

Kerry Kious | Nov 3, 2018
Ron Moore | Nov 3, 2018

Call after 5 PM.

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can i bring my dog?

RDM 55 | Nov 3, 2018
John Spriggs | Nov 3, 2018

No you may not bring your dog

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The Sea Chest closes annually sometime after Thanksgiving. Does anyone know the actual day They're closing?

Chuck Nuno | Nov 3, 2018
Greg Charlton | Nov 3, 2018

Closed dec 3 open after Christmas

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Do you do takeouts

Cheryl Manatt | Nov 3, 2017
Thomas Gockel | Nov 3, 2017

No take out, it is very much a dine in restaurant. It is recommended you get there early to get a good seat, it is very popular.

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