Kicker's has completed an extensive verification process documenting the direct connection between its menu offerings and the fishing vessels operating from Morro Bay harbor. The investigation traces the exact path seafood takes from local boats to restaurant tables, addressing growing consumer demand for transparency in seafood sourcing.
The verification examined how Kicker's daily menu reflects actual catches from the fishing fleet visible from the restaurant's location at 885 Embarcadero. The process documented partnerships with vessels and tracked seafood movement from dock to kitchen, establishing a traceable supply chain that moves catches from boat to plate within hours.
"Our investigation revealed the precise journey each catch takes from the moment it arrives at the dock," said Roger Sharp, the owner of Kicker's. "Diners watching boats return to harbor are seeing the exact vessels that supplied their meal, creating a direct sensory connection between the view of Morro Rock, the harbor seals, and what appears on their plate."
The documentation process confirmed that Kicker's menu changes daily based on what the local fleet brings to shore. This dynamic approach means seafood selections reflect actual catch availability rather than predetermined inventory. The restaurant's Fresh Fish Plates and Catch of the Day preparations showcase the natural flavor of each catch without heavy sauces, allowing diners to experience the quality of fish caught that morning.
Diners can verify the wild-caught, local nature of their seafood through the dock-to-dish seafood restaurant Morro Bay proximity that defines the operation. The fishing boats visible from dining tables supply the kitchen directly, with documented handoffs occurring at the nearby docks. This verification addresses concerns about establishments that advertise fresh seafood while serving previously frozen products from distant waters.
The investigation documented Kicker's relationships with individual fishing boat operators, revealing established partnerships with vessels. These relationships provide access to catches that arrive in limited quantities, including rockfish, halibut, and salmon caught using sustainable methods within regulated fishing zones.
The findings establish a framework for understanding seafood traceability in coastal dining establishments. The documented supply chain demonstrates how proximity to fishing operations enables same-day service of wild-caught seafood, with catches moving less than 500 yards from boat to kitchen.
As the owner Roger Sharp mentioned in this post, "We measure the year not by financial quarters, but by the cargo being offloaded at the docks. We track the weeks when the Dungeness crab catch is at its peak density, and we monitor the specific windows when the King Salmon runs are delivering the highest quality fish of the decade."
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Kicker's operates as a seafood restaurant in Morro Bay, maintaining direct procurement relationships with local fishermen. The establishment offers menu options featuring dock-fresh seafood, raw oyster selections, and seasonal specialties that reflect the daily catches of Morro Bay's fishing fleet. The restaurant provides indoor and outdoor dining with views of the working harbor where its seafood originates.
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For more information about Kicker's, contact the company here:
Kicker's
Roger Sharp
(805) 225-1769
info@morrobaykickers.com
885 Embarcadero, Morro Bay, CA 93442
