Must-see restaurants in Northern Oregon Coast

  • Osprey

    Northern Oregon Coast

    Simply a lovely place to eat, a little away from the masses of tourists, in shabby beachside-chic surrounds (fire-heated in winter). There are also a few…

  • Yachats Brewing & Farmstore

    Northern Oregon Coast

    Order at the bar from the changing menu of eclectic mains or an excellent burger or vegetarian beet burger, and snacks like house-pickled veggies. Pair…

  • Rising Star Cafe

    Northern Oregon Coast

    Just a handful of tables sit in this fine restaurant, which looks more like a greasy-spoon shack. The exquisitely prepared dishes will soon set you…

  • Irish Table

    Northern Oregon Coast

    Excellent restaurant hidden at the back of Sleepy Monk Coffee, serving a fusion of Irish and Pacific Northwest cuisine made with local and seasonal…

  • Bread & Ocean

    Northern Oregon Coast

    You'll have to line up for exceptional panini, pasta salads and baked goods at this small but excellent bakery-deli, a beloved local institution. Most…

  • Local Ocean Seafoods

    Northern Oregon Coast

    Popular and with good reason – the food is freshly prepared and very tasty here. Most of the seafood comes straight from the docks. Try the crab po'boy…

  • Blackfish Cafe

    Northern Oregon Coast

    Blackfish Cafe specializes in cutting-edge cuisine highlighting fresh seafood and local, seasonal vegetables. Chef Rob Pounding is an accomplished master…

  • Astoria Coffeehouse & Bistro

    Northern Oregon Coast

    Small, popular cafe with attached bistro offering an eclectic menu – things like coconut chicken red curry, chili-relleno burger, fish tacos and build…

  • Fort George Brewery

    Northern Oregon Coast

    Fort George has established itself as one of the state's best and most reliable craft brewers. Its atmospheric brewery-restaurant is in a historic…

  • Bay House

    Northern Oregon Coast

    Chef Kevin Ryan presides over the kitchen at this elegant establishment, creating a fine, changing seafood and meat menu (posted daily on the website)…

  • Bowpicker

    Northern Oregon Coast

    On just about every list of great seafood shacks is this adorable place in a converted 1932 gillnet fishing boat, serving beer-battered chunks of albacore…

  • Ona

    Northern Oregon Coast

    Yachats' most elegant restaurant, Ona has an upscale yet still casual atmosphere. Pasta, seafood and meats rule the mains, though there are also a few…

  • Drift Inn

    Northern Oregon Coast

    Wood booths mean cozy dining at this very popular restaurant. A decent range of dishes meets everyone's needs: seven kinds of salads, plenty of seafood …

  • Pacific Way Bakery & Cafe

    Northern Oregon Coast

    Located in Gearhart, about 3 miles north of Seaside, this jewel of a restaurant is worth the trip. It serves excellent sandwiches and salads for lunch,…

  • Salmonberry Saloon

    Northern Oregon Coast

    A newly opened place with a fantastic setting overlooking the water. The menu is short but the mains like the Captains Platter with locally sourced…

  • Green Salmon Coffee House

    Northern Oregon Coast

    Organic and fair trade are big words at this eclectic cafe, where locals meet for tasty breakfast items (pastries, lox bagels, homemade oatmeal). The…

  • Fish Peddler at Pacific Oyster

    Northern Oregon Coast

    To witness some of the fastest oyster shucking you'll ever see, head to Pacific Oyster in Bay City. The casual on-site restaurant offers simple seafood…

  • Newman's at 988

    Northern Oregon Coast

    Expect a fine-dining experience at this small, quality restaurant on the main drag. Award-winning chef John Newman comes up with a fusion of French and…

  • Baked Alaska

    Northern Oregon Coast

    One of Astoria's finest restaurants, Baked Alaska sits right atop a pier on the water – views are excellent. Lunch means 0.5lb gourmet burgers and…

  • Astoria Brewing Company Wet Dog Café

    Northern Oregon Coast

    For casual dining there's this large, family-friendly brewpub, with beers like Poop Deck Porter and Bitter Bitch IPA. The grub is typically pub style …

  • Rogue Brewer's on the Bay

    Northern Oregon Coast

    This casual eatery serves up clam chowder, BLTs, pulled-pork sliders, Kobe burgers and salads. The view of Yaquina Bay is a plus, and the bar's a great…

  • Norma's

    Northern Oregon Coast

    Look for the lighthouse shape atop this family-friendly restaurant, which serves up a medley of seafood dishes, from halibut steaks to Alaska king crab to…

  • Kyllo's

    Northern Oregon Coast

    One of Lincoln City's few restaurants with an ocean view, popular Kyllo's offers good clam chowder, seafood, salads, pastas, burgers and steaks. Some…

  • Mo's Restaurant

    Northern Oregon Coast

    One of a chain of coastal seafood restaurants, this particular Mo's has a view of the coast to die for – plus the chowder is reliably good. It's a laid…

  • Tidal Raves

    Northern Oregon Coast

    Both the food and the view are awesome at this popular restaurant overlooking the ocean. Seafood is a specialty, from grilled wild salmon to razor-clam…

  • Wildflower Grill

    Northern Oregon Coast

    Located at the north end of town, this diner serves up tasty sandwiches, burgers and salads. Try the oyster po'boy, wilted spinach salad or crab benedict…

  • Roseanna’s Cafe

    Northern Oregon Coast

    All around the best place to eat on this stretch of coastline is this little cafe in Oceanside. Choose from pastas, seafood and veggie options served in a…

  • The Grateful Bread

    Northern Oregon Coast

    Start with heaping portions of fresh and delicious soups, salads, tacos, dory-caught fish, veggie and meat dishes, then finish with fabulous fresh breads,…

  • Nana's Irish Pub

    Northern Oregon Coast

    Great hangout pub in Nye Beach, with good atmosphere and reasonable prices. The 'Bunratty Reuben' sandwich comes locally recommended, or try the shepherd…

  • La Maison

    Northern Oregon Coast

    Sweet little bakery-cafe serving up French crepes and omelets for breakfast and gourmet sandwiches and salads for lunch. Try the duck-egg quiche lorraine…

  • Bridgewater Bistro

    Northern Oregon Coast

    Fine dining with great water views in a beautiful lofty space. There are fancy sandwiches, salads and burgers for lunch and gourmet seafood and steak…

  • Blue Scorcher Bakery Café

    Northern Oregon Coast

    This artsy, organic co-op coffeehouse and bakery has free wi-fi and tasty salads, sandwiches and egg dishes, as well as luscious pastries. Vegetarian and…

  • Manzanita News & Espresso

    Northern Oregon Coast

    This friendly, slightly funky and cozy cafe has good coffee and pastries, along with an interesting selection of magazines for sale. Nice outdoor seating…

  • Pelican Pub & Brewery

    Northern Oregon Coast

    This beloved brewpub in Pacific City offers decent pub grub and a good selection of award-winning beers, but the setting – with tables inches from the…

  • T Paul's Urban Café

    Northern Oregon Coast

    With a slick yet funky atmosphere, this popular cafe serves up a large variety of gourmet quesadillas, sandwiches, salads and pastas. Another branch is at…

  • Bell Buoy

    Northern Oregon Coast

    Best known as a seafood store, this down-to-earth, family-run establishment has an attached seafood restaurant serving outstanding fish-and-chips, chowder…

  • Adobe Resort

    Northern Oregon Coast

    This upscale resort is worth visiting for its dining room alone, which has great ocean views and hearty breakfast dishes like apple-gingerbread…

  • Drina Daisy

    Northern Oregon Coast

    Excellent Bosnian food that includes rotisserie lamb, stuffed cabbage leaves and spinach pitas. There's Turkish coffee to sip and baklava for dessert.

  • The Schooner

    Northern Oregon Coast

    Wonderful bay views from the glass-enclosed eating area make the cocktails and locally sourced meals (oysters, fish, beef and more) even better.

  • Panini Bakery

    Northern Oregon Coast

    Lines form out the door at this tiny bakery-cafe. Exceptional pizza, bread and pastries.

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