Relaxed American eatery by the water known for its hearty breakfasts, fried seafood & cozy patio.
Teena Malicsi
My friend and I recently had the pleasure of dining at Fat Cats in Avila Beach, and it was truly a delightful experience! The highlight of my meal was the seafood omelette. It was stuffed with a generous portion of fresh seafood, perfectly seasoned, and cooked to perfection. Each bite was bursting with flavor, making it a standout dish that I can’t stop thinking about.
To top it off, I indulged in one of their freshly made cinnamon rolls. It was warm and gooey, with just the right amount of sweetness, making it the perfect finish to my meal.
What made our visit even more enjoyable was our server, Logan. He was genuinely friendly and attentive, ensuring that our dining experience was smooth and enjoyable. He went out of his way to accommodate our requests, which made us feel valued as customers.
Overall, Fat Cats exceeded my expectations with its delicious food and welcoming atmosphere. I highly recommend stopping by if you’re in the area—you won’t be disappointed!
… moreSandra 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…
Went back today and got a chili relleno stuffed with seafood lobster, crab, shrimp. Oh, my goodness soooo good!
… morePenny King
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!!
… moreLoralee 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.
… moreHN
Most food is fried. But, they do have sandwiches. Generous portions for scallops. Halibut tasted fresh and delicious. Clam chowder was very good. Kids’ fish and chips was above average.
… moreDr. Shannon D
The waitstaff was excellent, the cinnamon rolls were amazing, and the view was beautiful. I would go back for the cinnamon rolls. The crab benedict was good and had a fair serving of crab.
… moreAshley Parks
The crab club was outstanding!!! Huge portions, piping hot French fries, and ocean views! Fat Cats is a destination all in itself!
… moreSonny Hicks
We recently visited Fatcat’s and enjoyed such a great dinner that we had to go again to it the next night. We ordered the Stuffed Salmon. It was excellent, unlike any restaurant Salmon I’ve ever seen offered elsewhere. Highly surprising for a small, hidden away restaurant that you’d almost have to Google to find. I chose the rice pilaf to go with the salmon, which was, again, like no other pilaf I have ever enjoyed from a restaurant. This place is a hidden gem. Worth the ride to Avila Beach if you’re in the area. The service we recieved from Martin was a compliment to the meal. It could probably be very crowded during the vacation time, but worth it to get in.
… moreSam Bawahab
Great place to grab lunch with the family. Reasonable price. Large portion. Logan our server was super friendly and courteous. He explained the menu well and made a couple recommendations.
Onion rings made on site are really crispy and tasty. Clam chowder bread bowl is really hearty and satisfying. Seafood Po boy sandwich hit the spot. My philly cheese steak sandwich was tender and full of sweet caramelized onions. Chicken fried steak was savory. I enjoyed the rice pilaf with veggies.
I noticed most of the guest around me was joyfully finishing their plate. I appreciate the restaurant manager at the end of our meal asking” how was our food”. Great food and we are satisfied.
… moreBrittany C
I really loved this place! Small little local place hidden way down at the end of the street down by the ocean passed The Flying Flags location. Probably not many travelers may know about this place because of its location. My daughter and I love cats, so of course, we enjoyed all of the cute pictures of the cats throughout the cafe. We had 3 in our party, and we ordered the granola coconut pancakes, the cinnamon roll, and the fish and chips. All of it was super yummy, and we enjoyed our stay. The weather was great but we sat inside and had a nice view. Our server and busser were both great. Our busser complimented my daughter and I she was super sweet, but we didn’t get her name. We will definitely come back in the future.
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