3 Best Restaurants in Bay Area: Coos Bay and North Bend, The Oregon Coast

Have a seat at a picnic table overlooking Haynes Inlet at Oregon's largest oyster farm, which dates to 1981 and is located a few miles north of North Bend proper and fairly close to the Horsfall area of Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. At this picturesque, laid-back restaurant, bivalves are the star attraction and are available served raw, in a chowder with smoked bacon, in tacos, chicken-fried, and in po'boys. Salmon burgers, albacore ahi, and other fresh-caught fish are served as well, and you can also buy your seafood and other snacks to go from the on-site market and deli.

The specialty at this bustling downtown bistro is hearty German fare, but you'll also find a selection of slow-smoked barbecue and local seafood dishes, from tender brisket sandwiches to panfried oysters. The skylit, tile-floor dining room has natural wood and mounted animal heads on the walls, and there's a pet-friendly patio outside.

Next to the little post office in Charleston Marina, this canary-yellow food stand dispenses delicious burgers, fish-and-chips, seafood tacos, and other freshly made short-order fare, which you can enjoy at one of the outdoor tables or take with you for a picnic at one of the beach parks nearby. Specialties include Tsunami burger with jalapeños, grilled onions, bacon, and blue cheese, and the clam roll sandwich topped with a calamari dressing—be sure to order a side of the crispy garlic fries.