4 Best Restaurants in Astoria, The Oregon Coast

One of the most acclaimed craft brewers on the coast, Buoy Beer also serves exceptionally tasty contemporary pub fare in its warm and inviting taproom, which is normally set in a converted 1920s grain warehouse (at 1 8th St.) on Astoria's riverfront walk, but following a massive building collapse in summer 2022, the restaurant has temporarily moved a few blocks away (call ahead to confirm the current location). Seafood figures prominently in many dishes, including rockfish-and-chips and bacon-clam chowder, but you'll also find delicious burgers and meat and cheese boards.

"Joyful work, delicious food, and strong community" is the rallying cry of this family-friendly, worker-owned cooperative known for everything from huevos scorcheros (poached eggs with rice, beans, cheese, and salsa) and organic, handcrafted breads to a variety of foods using local, fair trade, and organic ingredients. The offerings change with the seasons, but there are always vegan and gluten-free options, and the inviting dining room's big windows and children's play area overlook downtown and the Columbia River in the distance.

In the same complex as the Cannery Pier Hotel, this stylish bi-level space has magnificent views of the river and bridge to Washington. Inside, high ceilings are supported by ancient fir timbers, and an extensive menu focuses on creative seafood and meat grills, including roasted, spice-encrusted duck breast with orange marmalade glaze, and seared wild local salmon with an arugula-strawberry salad and a star anise–balsamic vinaigrette. You'll also find more affordable burgers, pastas, and vegetarian options. 

This cozy café inside a 19th-century cannery building on historic Pier 39 has big windows overlooking the river—you can always take your well-crafted espresso or latte with you for a stroll around this fascinating pier with its free Hanthorn Cannery Museum. Open until midafternoon each day, Coffee Girl also serves tasty quiches, pastries, soups, bagels with lox, and grilled panini sandwiches.