Crabshack in Oregon?
 

Hi all --

We're going to be visiting Oregon this summer and my husband would really love to eat at a crabshack (the "traditional" kind with hammers and bibs (but not a tacky chain, if possible). Any suggestions? The only one we've managed to find online is one in Bandon (and unfortunately we're not heading that far south!).

Thanks!
Jenn

I can't think of a crabshack anywhere on the Oregon coast- when I want fresh crab I usually stop at a little fish place at the entrance to Florence Old Town where I buy I crab cocktail - already cleaned and shelled

The only thing I can think of is to buy your own at a fish market and take it back to the house you are staying at.

However I will check some friends who go to Newport a lot, they might have ideas

You could catch your own off the docks at Waldport- they rent crab rings there too -
but I don't think August is really crab season - it is a fun thing to do though

Best Resource I found:http://www.beachconnection.net/dining.htm
I have eaten the great clam chowder at the Bell Buoy in Seaside.

It's not a "crabshack" but Ecola Seafoods Restaurant & Market in Cannon Beach has crabs in its seafood case. They might not furnish the tools and bib, but I doubt they'd mind your husband enjoying the crab at one of the inside tables. And I'm sure they wouldn't mind if he took it to a picnic table outside.

Yes, crabshacks are not the norm here and it is not the best season for crab. That said, I second the recommendation for Ecola Seafoods. No views, but very good seafood. You can eat there or take it to go.

Yes, crabshacks are not the norm here and it is not the best season for crab. That said, I second the recommendation for Ecola Seafoods. No views, but very good seafood. You can eat there or take it to go.

not a crabshack but lots of good crab and seafood dishes here - Local Ocean Seafood in Newport.

I also like Gino's fish market in Newport - basically a fish market but also restaurant ( very casual)- great fish and chips and fish tacos here

In Newport its fun to go and watch the sea lions on the docks - your kids will get a kick out watching them - occasionally they go away - but most of the time you will find them there - out laying in the sun