Fat Cats Cafe

The food was good. It was a cute place and had some interesting items on the menu. We ordered lobster tacos and grilled fish tacos. They were served with rice and beans. We wanted to order dessert but the item we wanted they were out of. They had gotten busier and we had a difficult time getting refills and the check. I finally paid with cash so we could leave. The views were good though and people watching interesting.

Let me introduce to you the best kept secret, The Fat Cats Cafe. The service here is amazing everyone was nice. It was easy to get a table. The food was fresh and cooked to perfection. I actually ate something I never had before, which was Linguica sausage. It's a Portuguese style sausage and it was perfect. Overall, me and my pregnant girlfriend were very happy with our experience. The restaurant is right off the water with great views. Not an over crowded beach at all. That's why it's the best kept secret.

It was my weekend getaway to Avila Beach. My husband and I had a bowl of clam chowder, oysters, ahi tuna burger, and local halibut(fish & chips). Everything turned out GREAT except fries. Fries were cold. I highly recommend their local halibut(fish&chips) if available (It was special menu on the board). Staffs were friendly and everything was GOOD.

Fat Cats offers beautiful views, competent staff, and decent food at decent prices.

The butterflied Gulf prawns were a little disappointing, but only because I know the real deal. Ain't nothing better than fresh Gulf shrimp. Not bad, just not what I had hoped they would be and nothing like you'd find on the Gulf Coast.

The rice pilaf is excellent, with fresh vegetables. Some of the best I've ever had to be honest. I don't usually use cocktail sauce, but theirs is delicious and I did dip the shrimp into it.

My fiancée's fish and chips was okay, with large portions. I noticed that those who ordered breakfast were getting huge portions, too.

If everything had been as enjoyable as the rice pilaf it would have been a five star experience. It's actually closer to a 3 1/2. Nothing was bad, it just was just lacking... something. We walked away fed, but somehow underwhelmed.

Ventured out for a little late lunch, with a fish an chip kind of craving. FatCats' Alaskan Cod with Rice Pilaf was an excellent choice to satisfy that fried fish need. Nice portions, even on the kids Cod plate. The Tube and Tentacles is quite filling, especially with a side of Clam Chowder. It did take a solid moment, before being greeted or acknowledged, though once we were seated the service was right back on track, attentive and cool vibes.

it’s always good to come back here when we are in town. Friendly service, cool location with great view. We tried the delicious soft shell crab club sandwich on the special, recommended if you like soft sell crabs and club sandwiches like I do!

Food was good, huevos rancheros was delicious. Server was friendly and I'm Only giving 3 stars for service because it wasn't super busy but I never had my coffee refilled or asked about it, when it's breakfast being served and coffee is around my pet peeve is no refilling. Definitely a fun little spot for food.

Long wait for seating and for the food, but they did accommodate a table for 11. Great seafood options. Beautiful place to sit or to walk after you eat. Abundant paid parking.

My husband, my 3 month old baby and I ate dinner at Fat Cats and the food and service from everyone there was fantastic. Our server, Martin, was one of the best we’ve had in a very long time. He was so friendly, attentive, and gave us great food recommendations. When we arrived, they offered to seat us outside and brought us a heater so we’d feel comfortable on a chilly evening. We will definitely be coming back next time we’re in town!

Avila Beach February 6th, 2023

My Grandson and I spent the day together... we drove to Avila Beach to have lunch at Fatcats. He had never been to Fatcats and I hadn't been there in years... our burgers were cooked to perfection, and delicious. Our waitress was very friendly and the restaurant was as I remembered, it hadn't changed at all. Wonderful time spent with my Grandson, a lot of laughs, and many conversation topics. It was a beautiful day, the 🌞 was shining, and the Pacific Ocean 🌊 was such a beautiful blue.
Thank You Fat Cats