
With
a private tour of the abalone farm where Brad Buckley told us how they grow
this blossom of the sea, we watched the sunset over the water. We hopped back
on our magic bus that transported to the Inn at Morro Bay where an elegant
dining experience awaited us with chic table settings and the full moon rising
over the picturesque bay. Our eyes drank in the beautiful ocean views and the
famous Morro Rock as we sat down anticipating our four-course meal and wine
pairing created exclusively by Star Chef Bradley Ogden.


Between
courses we toured the Inn at Morro Bay and talked with General Manager, Anna
Olson, who specializes in fixing up special properties like this one. With its
lush gardens, fantastical views of the bay and ocean, this has always been a
favorite spot of mine. New owners, Pacifica Host Hotels are remodeling and
updating the property to include more sea views and fireplaces for warmth on
those dew point heavy nights. We walked out to the expansive patio and took in
one of the lovely rooms. The restaurant (when not taking over by celebrity
chefs and foodies) is an elegant affair that offers fine coastal dining and
local wines.
Our
next course to enjoy was a
Cioppino style abalone stew with corn soufflé
stuffed baked cannelloni. The broth was light with a spice on the end and the
seafood inside was impeccably cooked scallops, shrimp, octopus, with a fried
and pounded abalone steak resting on top. Swimming in the stew was Andouille
sausage and red kale. This was my favorite dish. The wine pairing of Wild Horse
Pinot Noir brought the strong, subtle flavors to the palate.

Chef
Ogden came out to a standing ovation and we toasted a miraculous meal in a
stunning facility and planned to come back and eat again. The Bay View
Restaurant at Inn at Morro Bay overlooks the panoramic setting of the bay as
well as ancient Morro rock. This is a restaurant and property you can always
count on, just across from the golf course and looking out on the back bay
estuary. The dining room features the freshest seafood directly from Morro
Bay’s fishing boats, Hearst Ranch grass-fed beef and the best produce from
local growers all prepared with California Cuisine flair. They are open for
special events like weddings, Christmas and celebratory parties. Dinner is
served Friday and Saturday only. Full Breakfast is served daily from 7:00 a.m.
to 10:00 a.m. The Inn at Morro Bay is located at 60 State Park Road in
Morro
Bay or call 805-772-5651 for reservations.
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