47 Best Restaurants in The Oregon Coast, Oregon

Although it bills itself as a wine bar, this casually upscale dining room with local art on the walls is also one of the southern Oregon Coast's most sophisticated little restaurants. The dinner menu emphasizes freshly made pastas, often served with local seafood (the pan-seared jumbo shrimp over a saffron-parsnip puree is a standout). 

This seasonal outdoor seafood-in-the-rough beer garden with a live-music stage and cornhole games sits directly on Winchester Bay, overlooking the marina whose fishing boats supply the fresh-caught, sustainable crab, bay shrimp, albacore tuna, and clams that appear on the short but sweet menu. Bands entertain the crowd many evenings, and families are welcome, along with well-behaved dogs. It's just outside Reedsport, in the heart of Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, and about midway between Florence and Coos Bay.

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.

At the north end of town, making it a perfect drop-in after a hike at Ecola State Park, this colorfully decorated spot with its own little tiki bar serves big portions of creatively prepared Caribbean and Creole fare, along with a fittingly extensive selection of tropical cocktails (the Yellowbird, with fresh-squeezed tangerine and lime juice and Tia Maria, is a favorite). Kick things off with Dungeness crab fritters with mango salsa and Bahamian brown stew, before savoring a heartier main dish, perhaps braised pork tenderloin in a rich mushroom-Marsala sauce or New Orleans–style jambalaya with smoked pork shoulder.

Part of the fun of dining in this handsome, bi-level restaurant with huge windows overlooking the bay is watching—and listening to—the big posse of sea lions gamboling about on the docks out back, but Clearwater also serves terrifically good seafood. You can't go wrong with any of the shareable starters, including tuna poke tacos and quinoa-crusted avocado fries, but save room for one or two of the signature mains—maybe jumbo sea scallops with green pea risotto and a blood orange–balsamic reduction or steak with a miso-cilantro sauce.

Set along a stretch of U.S. 101 that courses south of downtown Tillamook, a bit inland and through a lush, agrarian valley, this aptly named oasis of plants, garden gifts, fountains, and art is a delightful spot for a daytime meal that's usually refreshingly far from beach crowds. The restaurant specializes fresh bivalves from the owners' Netarts Bay oyster farm (enjoy them raw or grilled on the half shell or fried in po'boys) along with prawn tacos, steamer clams, and clam chowder.

At this sustainable fish market and sleek, airy grill with retractable windows that look out across picturesque Yaquina Bay, the operators purchase fish directly from the boats in the fishing fleet right outside. The menu includes such fish lovers' fare as grilled black cod with hoisin sauce and yakisoba noodles, panko-buttermilk-crusted oysters, and Fishwives Stew (a tomato broth stew loaded with both shell- and finfish), and the seafood is never deep-fried—even the halibut in the fish-and-chips is grilled.

With its soaring windows, cathedral ceiling, earthy tones, and vibrant timber beams and flooring, this stylish and airy farm-to-table restaurant has become one of the coast's top destinations for a romantic meal—or even just a memorable breakfast or happy hour overlooking the Pacific. The kitchen sources as much as possible from local farms and seafood purveyors with its seasonal menu, which might feature char-grilled, wine-braised octopus with house nuoc cham and harissa, or a land-and-sea plate of beef tenderloin and pan-seared scallops with a wild-mushroom demi-glace.

Throughout the day, this eclectic art-filled café with a sunny brick patio is Manzanita's favorite spot for a caffeine pick-me-up, featuring coffee from Cannon Beach's famed Sleepy Monk roastery, as well as casual lunches of meatloaf sandwiches and oyster po'boys. In the evening, however, Offshore Grill turns into a legit dinner house, serving up artfully plated moules frites, pan-seared duck breast with bok choy and an orange-chili sauce, and hazelnut-crusted local rockfish topped with a ginger-cranberry coulis. 

You'll find some of the tastiest sushi on the Oregon Coast at this welcoming Japanese restaurant with weathered-timber walls and booths and a friendly adjoining cocktail lounge. Beyond the flavorful and creative jumbo spider and hamachi jalapeño rolls, you'll find a great selection of Japanese dishes, including tonkotsu ramen with chashu pork and crispy fried karaage-style calamari.

Two walls of windows allow diners at this stylish downtown bistro spectacular ocean panoramas, but the views inside are pretty inviting, too, from the modern artwork provided by sister establishment Hawthorne Gallery to the artfully presented and globally influenced food. Start with the local clams sautéed in butter or the crispy artichoke with aioli, before graduating to slow-roasted pork porchetta with a rosemary apple sauce or grilled local rockfish with a tarragon beurre rouge. Weekend brunch favorites include smoked-steelhead hash with roasted tomatoes and hollandaise, and the lamb burger with jalapeño jam and brie.

Immensely gifted chef-owner Justin Wills presents a short but memorable menu of creatively prepared, modern, Pacific Northwest cuisine each night in this romantic, contemporary dining room at the Whale Cove Inn. The menu changes regularly, with chef Wills sourcing largely from local farms, ranches, and fisheries, but you might start with an elk crepinette with chanterelle mushrooms and Asian pears, followed by pheasant breast with kalamata olives, brown-butter crumbs, and beet-pickled leeks. Save room for dessert; it's impressive here, with the apple pie tart topped with hard-crack caramel and candied almonds a particular standout. 

With a sweeping wooden deck to watch the magnificent sunsets over Nehalem Bay and Manzanita's sand dunes, this lively farm-to-table restaurant in tiny, historic Wheeler could probably get away with serving merely ordinary food. But the owners offer a first-rate beverage program and exceptional, locavore-focused handmade pastas, wood-fired pizzas, and creative seafood fare, including pappardelle with Willapa Bay clams and agnolotti filled with wild mushrooms, nettles, and Taleggio cheese.

Order at the food truck window and have a seat in the airy indoor greenhouse-style dining room at this fun and casual restaurant decorated with wind chimes, art glass, hanging plants, and funky folk art—there's seating outside in the courtyard, too. Located in a quiet neighborhood south of downtown and Youngs Bay, this laid-back seafood spot serves up sublime fish (halibut, cod, prawns, scallops, calamari, or oysters) and chips, plus po'boys, chowders, and burgers. Although they don't sell alcohol, you can bring your own. 

This enchanting dining room, set in an old brick and tile factory with a high ceiling, exposed beams, a fireplace, and many windows, shares its space with Eden Hall performance venue. The menu changes often, but favorites that tend to appear regularly include Marcona almond–crusted seared salmon with harissa and seasonal grilled vegetables and Northwest bouillabaisse with a lemongrass-saffron-tomato broth.

This casually elegant, wood-paneled trattoria helmed by James Beard–nominated chef Justin Wills offers well-crafted takes on familiar Italian classics, including burrata with grilled bread, baked rigatoni in a creamy marinara sauce, and old-school spaghetti and meatballs. But it's the wood-fired pizzas that many regulars come back for, including a slightly spicy version topped with Italian sausage, Castelvetrano olives, Mama Lil's hot peppers, Calabrian chili oil, and San Marzano tomato sauce. The tiramisu is spot-on, and ther'es a great wine list. 

Started in 1989 as a bait and tackle shop (which still exists next door), this casual short-order seafood spot has become a staple of Bandon's small but picturesque riverfront boardwalk, renowned for its crab cakes, fish tacos, crab and bay shrimp sandwich, and house-smoked salmon. Open only until 6 pm, it's a reliable bet for lunch or a very early dinner.

The detailed chalkboard menu of always intriguing nightly specials says it all: from the fresh, crab-encrusted halibut to classic duck-and-lamb cassoulet to Bill's Flaming Spanish Coffee, this is a place serious about fresh food and fine flavors. Originally located in the old Mapleton train station, moved in pieces and reassembled in Old Town Florence, the atmospheric tavern has a great view of the Siuslaw River and the Siuslaw River Bridge. In the summer diners can enjoy patio seating right at the water's edge. Reservations are strongly suggested.

Inside this lively establishment with pitched-timber ceilings, skylights, and a solarium-style beer garden, you'll find one of the state's most impressive craft breweries and a taproom specializing in house-fermented, -pickled, and -smoked ingredients. It may sound like a slightly odd concept, but the food is creative and delicious, with dishes like house-smoked salmon, maitake mushroom eggs Benedict, kimchi rice bowls, and pulled pork sandwiches leading the way. The brews and other artisanal beverages here are just as innovative, from lemongrass-infused saison to goji berry–and–hibiscus kombucha.

As diners enjoy a romantic view of Haystack Rock, this luxe hotel's sophisticated, supremely romantic dining room prepares a new menu nightly, crafting exquisite dinners using fresh, local ingredients. Diners can expect dishes such as cedar plank–roasted salmon, rack of lamb with chanterelle risotto, and a lemon-curd tart with wild berry sauce. You can order à la carte or opt for the four-course prix-fixe, with or without wine pairings. There's an extensive regional and international wine list. The view, cuisine, and attentive service combine to make it one of the finest dining experiences in the Pacific Northwest.

At this quirky tavern on the main road in downtown Gold Beach, try the lingcod fish-and-chips with ginger-sesame coleslaw and sweet-potato fries, the curry-cider mussels, the shellfish tacos with a Brazilian coconut-peanut sauce, or any of the enormous burgers. It's reliably good pub fare using produce, meat, and seafood sourced locally. Although dinner is served, the restaurant closes fairly early at night, usually by 8, and even earlier in winter.

Flowers and candlelight set the mood for romance at this cozy, art-filled restaurant with a sweet brick courtyard and first-rate live music most evenings. The menu draws on international influences but with an emphasis on regional ingredients and might feature a starter of Korean-style braised pork belly with gochujang barbecue sauce, followed by Pinot Noir–brined fillet of beef with leek–blue cheese soufflé, port-shallot-tarragon butter, and a porcini glaze.

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.

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. 

Freshly caught seafood is the mainstay of this convivial restaurant in a creaky-floored, Victorian-era storefront in Florence's Old Town. Whether you opt for patio dining during summer or lounge seating in winter, the eclectic fare of pastas, burgers, salads, and seafood-packed stews is consistently well prepared, and a live jazz band provides some foot-tapping fun many evenings. For a light snack, try the peel-and-eat shrimp and a cup of chowder in the restaurant's stylish Zebra Bar.

Head to this cozy, warmly lit, wood-paneled tavern for mouthwatering barbecue and smoked meats, and at refreshingly reasonable prices in this town where high-end dining dominates. The shareable starters include nachos with smoked cheese and pulled pork and smoked chicken wings, while main dishes run the gamut from brisket sandwiches with smoked mozzarella to sampler platters featuring smoked sausage, cured duck, salamis, and other delicious treats. 

The warm lighting, massive fireplace, marble-top bar, and glass-brick transom windows impart a cosmopolitan vibe to this high-ceilinged downtown bistro that turns out sophisticated, contemporary dinner fare. Highlights include bourbon-pecan Coho salmon and braised short ribs with andouille and white cheddar grits, but there's also a terrific bar menu of lighter bites—blackened-rockfish tacos, seafood mac and cheese, and the like.

This quirky and casual hole-in-the-wall in Port Orford excels at what it does: good old-fashioned fish-and-chips. With everything from shrimp to cod to clam strips paired with fries, the Crazy Norwegians serve it up with a side of pasta salad or coleslaw. Dine in at wooden tables with the mostly family crowd or take it to go to nearby Battle Rock Park.

This funky, convivial restaurant with affordable, basic overnight accommodations on the upper floor is a reliable bet for all three meals of the day; it's also great for watching live music below a ceiling full of umbrellas, with views of the Yachats River and ocean. Family-friendly and lively, the Drift Inn features fresh razor clams, halibut fish-and-chips, juicy steaks, wood-fired pizzas, and other well-prepared American fare.

Bring your appetite to dine at this charming old-world restaurant that's filled with mementos and artwork and specializes in the rich and comforting cuisine of Bosnia. The specialty here are filo-dough pies (called pitas in Bosnia) with slow-cooked, complexly seasoned fillings like spinach, farmers cheese, and eggs, or flame-roasted lamb), but stews and salads also feature prominently on the menu. There's also an extensive list of beers from the countries that make up the former Yugoslavia.