Hands down one of the best eating experiences I've had from start to finish in a very long time! Terra, our amazing server, and the Bridgewater Bistro team made my 50th birthday dinner experience a truly memorable experience and I am so thankful to them all, they didn't know until I was leaving so no special treatment :). Terra welcomed both me and my husband with kindness and provided us with impeccable service. Couldn't have been more pleased, thank you! True props to the chef and crew!!! From start to finish (appetizer-entry-desert) had so much flavor that each and every bite was an explosion of perfectly seasoned and melded flavors. We had the crab cheese dip, house bread and prosciutto wrapped asparagus for our appetizers, my husband had the Ribeye steak and I had the King Salmon. His large steak was cooked to perfection and the flavors involved in the King Salmon concoction left my tastebuds in awe - seriously BRAVO! With no room left in our bellies we of course ordered the strawberry-rhubarb cobbler and pear margarita sorbet. Both were absolutely to die for. With 24 years of military service, much of it abroad, I've had my fair share of both and I'd put both of these at the very top. I'm a foodie and love the joys food can bring to so many regardless of background or origins. You brought unexpected joy to my life this weekend and for that I'm taking the time to write this review and to say thank you. Can't wait for our next visit to Astoria and to Bridgewater Bistro. Kory, USAF retired read more

So it was our 15th anniversary and we decided to try out the nicest restaurant that we could find. It did not disappoint. The atmosphere inside, the decor plus the view was spectacular. We were seated at a window table, which was great. We ordered a couple drinks and a couple appetizers. The crab dip and calamari were amazing. Probably the best crab dip I've ever had. For main courses, I ordered the seared scallops and added prawns to the dish as well as a side of their chowder. So good. Melt in your mouth scallops. The chowder was some of the best I've had. My wife ordered pasta Alfredo with shrimp. She said it was amazing as well. And my daughter ordered the Boullabaisse. I've never heard of it but it's a seafood bowl that is delicious and has many seafoods inside.. almost like a soup. She loved it. Dessert was a chocolate torte and a cheesecake slice. Again, amazing. This is a must go to restaurant if you want upscale in Astoria, Oregon. It is well worth the price. And you cannot beat the atmosphere and service. It is exceptional. read more

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This is an another great place by the sea. I really dig the vibes here. Nice and open with high ceilings. I had the clams and mussels chowder and halibut cakes that weren't bad but the highlights were the crab dip with the French / Sourdough bread and the Huckleberry Lemonade . My wife had a ribeye that she said was decent. Our server was excellent. She made sure our meal met our expectations and kept checking in on us. We were surprised that we couldn't find more seafood restaurants for being on the coast. read more

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We enjoyed a great meal here. Our server recommended the cheese plate and we added the calamari--we're both really good. The fettuccine Alfredo with chicken and Tillamook burger were both great. Beautiful building, live music, beautiful views and the Tom Collins and Marionberry lemon drop are both a must try! read more

I was blown away by the view. The fish & chips were absolutely delightful, with a melt-in-your-mouth texture that was both fresh and flaky. Probably the best I've ever had. The cocktails were cleverly crafted, with a subtle strength that sneaks up on you. This restaurant offers a truly great dining experience, and I would definitely return. read more

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I am delighted I found this lovely place while slanging a day exploring Astoria. The vibe is upscale and the views are immaculate. The boulliabasse was very tasty and the sparkling huckleberry lemonade refreshing, just what I needed for a leisurely lunch. read more

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I was recently in Astoria for the Great Columbia Crossing, and we had a group dinner here. Unfortunately, I only got one picture. To start with, the place is open and airy with a great view of the Columbia River. There was live music, and you could still hold a conversation. It managed to be elegant and casual at the same time, with attentive service. The beer and wine list is extensive, with a number of local options. I had a good Pinot Noir and a nice IPA. Among the appetizers we ordered were crispy Thai Brussels sprouts, calamari, Willapa Bay oysters and Dungeness crab cocktail. All were excellent. I also loved the lobster broth boulliabaisse with local crab, shrimp, clams and black cod. To die for! Some of my fellow diners enjoyed king salmon and ribeye steak (personally, I don't understand not eating seafood at the coast, but to each their own...). read more

Bridgewater Bistro - Boulliabaisse - New American Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

The restaurant is lovely, bright and airy, right on the river. We were seated promptly for dinner and service was attentive. We enjoyed the piano music. although being seated near the piano, it was difficult to hold a conversation, plus the player had a repertoire of five tunes, so it became a tiny bit monotonous. The food was mostly well-prepared. The two of us shared the halibut cakes starter, but barely had time to savor them before our main courses appeared on our small two-top table. My scallops in rose harissa sauce were tender, but the broccoli side was tough and chewy. My husband's steak was medium, versus the medium rare he requested. The kitchen might want to consider timing the dishes so that 10 minutes are allowed between courses. After all, you didn't go to all that effort to prepare something delectable only to have your customer not have time to enjoy it. read more

Tonight we dined at a most excellent restaurant. The Bridgewater Bistro in Astoria is one of the best restaurants we have ever eaten in . No exaggeration. I thoroughly enjoyed the Bouillabaisse and it was definitely the best I've ever eaten . In case you don't know, it's a fish stew from Marseille France. Absolutely loaded with every kind of seafood you can think of and the flavor was exceptional . My wife enjoyed the pasta Alfredo with house smoked salmon and it was delicious to the last bite . Then we topped it off with the Bosque cheesecake which had caramel and espresso sauce. Our waitress was Carrie . A very exceptional and professional waitress indeed . Just a wonderful dinner and a great memory. I can't say enough good about this restaurant we plan to eat here every time we're in town read more

Bridgewater Bistro - Pasta Alfredo with house smoked salmon - New American Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

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Very disappointed with this meal after we had an excellent meal several weeks ago. 5* ATMOSPHERE 3* SERVICE 2* FOOD Kim, was an alright server, most of the issues were with the meal. We started with a Beet Salad and Bread Basket. Salad was okay bread was better. My husband liked his black bean burger. I had Clam Pasta, didn't like it at all!!!! Clams had sand in them, absolutely no taste/flavor in the sauce, no bacon and needed salt/pepper, it was so bland and only lukewarm. The fettuccine noodles were VERY UNDER COOKED. The cobbler was warm and perfect! Outside seating was wonderful, lots of ships going by. Not sure we will return after spending $100 for lunch. read more

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Adding photos but the review remains, the photos make it look better than it tasted and it's a true pity. I hope they step up their game. read more

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I wanted to start this review by saying what was good about our experience but I couldn't think of anything. We ordered at least 6 different dishes and none of them were good. My kids were starving and after taking a single bite did not want to eat anything. The food came out barely warm and the kids food came out last. The adults sat and stared at our plates of food as it continued to get cold while we waited for the kids food to come out. We ended up needing to order an additional bread basket at the end of the meal just so the kids would have some food in them. I would choose to eat fast food over anything at this place, I'm not saying this to be mean but this is fact. read more

The food was okay to good. Service was okay. The view was great. Overall, I thought it was okay.

For the price point, there were a lot of missteps. I understand tourist area restaurants don't always deliver, perhaps because they don't have the benefit of living and dying from repeat locals. But OMG just no. They're not even trying to determine if their food and service is acceptable Missteps included: #1) Two different menus were given, one outdated with a special I wanted. Totally forgivable though #2) potatoes in bouillabaisse were so undercooked they were inedible. They made up most of the dish too. On the plus side, the broth and fish were well prepared. See photo #3) onions in the Hungarian mushroom soup were large, crunchy and near raw. #4) a main ingredient in my special salad was completely missing and it was impossible to find my wait person. Thankfully a bus person assisted, went to a manager, then the busser brought the ingredient to the table. #5) very poor timing of dishes brought to the table. Since there were few people dining I find this perplexing #6) we were never ONCE asked how things were, surprising especially since a manager knew of at least one misstep. The food was not awful, but the issues with the food combined with the "I don't care" wait staff and management in a pricy restaurant made it a NEVER AGAIN situation read more

Bridgewater Bistro - Inedible, raw potatoes - New American Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

Hmmmm. Upscale looking with a beautiful view. Piano is playing so it gives a nice feel to it. Service to be seated, took a while. But I chalked it up to it being empty. ( 5 parties here including mine) Finally sat, took forever to order drinks. Drinks came... late. (A coffee and a blueberry soda type drink) My drink had a terrible crack in it. Would have loved to exchange it, but shocker.. servers were amiss. Finally ordered food. Ordered clams to start that came dirty. More sand than necessary ( some is a given but see photos). Served asked how it was and I let her know and she smiled and walked off. So that was interesting. Waited 30 minutes for food. 30.. For a sandwich. I thought about just asking for a check and leaving it was taking so long. Food came, it sucked. Probably could have had a 3 year old make this better. Save yourself a terrible decision and go anywhere else while visiting. read more

Bridgewater Bistro - Sandy plate after clams - New American Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

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Great ambiance! Amazing views over the river and of the bridge. Restaurant was slightly chilly on a rainy day. However the food was piping hot and delicious! I had the halibut cakes and a bowl of Hungarian mushroom soup. Both were divine and the soup was the perfect pick me up!!! Husband had the fish and chips and it was perfectly flaky, not over-breaded and great fries! This was a great stop on our drive through Astoria!! read more

What a wonderful evening! The venue was exceptional! The view, the atmosphere, and our waitress was super nice and attentive. I was listening to the music in the back ground thinking this sounds so awesome, it sounded live! It was live!! There was a trio playing wonderful music and the ambiance was truely perfect! The bouillabaisse was delightful! I mean I sopped up the soup with my bread and ate almost every drop! The seafood inside was an ample proportion, of crab, fish, and jumbo shrimp! My wife had a burger but it was no ordinary burger. Two patties, cooked to perfection (for her that's well done) and had a jelly spread that was a tasty treat! Fries cooked to just the right crispness. She had a yummy lemon drop drink, some additional bread that was fantastic too!! (Took it home!!) I usually just eat and scarf down food because I'm filling my belly but this was a truly delightful meal and I had a smile on my face nearly the entire time I was there. Number one on my list for this area for sure. read more

Bridgewater Bistro - The view was epic! - New American Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

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Never again . Took order and changed on my debit card then won't make order. Told 10 days for a refund

Nice view, very small bar area with uncomfortable barstools. The waitress at the bar was very nice. We sat in the bar because we didn't have reservations and didn't want to wait an hour. Was it worth the wait? No. The fish and chips were $30 for a large order, and only came with three small pieces of fish. A very small coleslaw and some french fries that tasted like they were fried in oil that hadn't been cleaned in a while, tasting kind of old and stale. The fish was not firm, it was kind of a texture like it was overcooked. The Caesar salad came out very heavy with dressing kind of swamped and soggy with dressing. The menu said homemade croutons, but there were zero croutons, instead there was breadcrumbs that looked like they came out of the bottom of a toaster. The Caesar salad dressing was very tasty, even though it was overwhelming. And the coleslaw with the fish and chips was actually pretty good. Just wish it would've been a little bit bigger of a serving. While we ate We could've used more ketchup, but nobody came by to check on us once we started into the meal. read more

This is on the bay so we could see some ships going by. There is lots of glass. The room is very high which should help with noise. Our service was very good and we really enjoyed Brandon, the manager. The food is good and I want to give special mention to the Hungarian mushroom soup. Prices are rather high. For instance a Tillamook burger was $22. read more

This is our go to restaurant when we are in Astoria. We stay at the Riverwalk Inn and this is just a short walk from the Inn. The ambience is lovely, the people are nice and friendly, the food is terrific. This way, we don't need to deal with parking in downtown Astoria. We ate her two nights in a row. The first night, we had a delicious Caesar , fish and chips and the halibut special. The fish and chips are made with halibut and are nice though my husband prefers cod. The halibut special was excellent with a lot of flavors. I hadn't tried before. The second night we got the cranberry salad, pork chops and the chef special scallops. These were really delicious meals. The chef likes to serve the meals on purées. We enjoyed all of them! Both of our servers, Nicole and Teresa were nice and seasoned professionals! read more

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We don't normally eat somewhere twice when visiting a town but Bridgewater Bistro was a definite exception to that rule! We went on a self appointed chowder walk through town and a couple recommended the bistro for their gluten free menu so off we went. I've never had gluten free fish and chips at a restaurant so had no idea what to expect but let me tell you, absolute perfection! So much perfection we went back the next night for more and if we were in town any longer, we would have went back again! The first night since we'd already had several cups of chowder on our walk, we skipped the soup. Boy did we regret that decision after having the Hungarian Mushroom soup our second night, it was rich and decadent with an earthiness that we couldn't get enough of! The gluten free calamari was super tender and perfect with garlic aioli which we had to request. The pork chop was cooked a perfect medium and the mustard sauce was amazing! Service both evenings was top notch, genuine and attentive. The restaurant is warm and cozy while being modern and updated with gorgeous views of the Columbian river. Highest of recommendations to Bridgewater Bistro! read more

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Came here for a late lunch on a weekend, they were pretty busy but there was a single table that was free for us. I got the mushroom soup and the Reuben and both were pretty good. Mushroom soup was warm and had tons of mushrooms. Reuben was pretty typical. Also got a cider and pretty sure it was Tieton. View is pretty great since it's right on the water. read more

Bridgewater Bistro - Classic Reuben Sandwich** - New American Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

Came in on a Friday early afternoon with no reservation and they were able to still seat us right next to the window which I appreciated. I got the salmon sandwich that was super solid with a great aioli sauce on it. I also got that with a cranberry salad which was also spectacular. Service was also great. Our server did forget one of our drinks, but felt bad and did take a few bucks off in addition to taking it off our bill she felt so bad. Other than that, I would say the view out the window could be significantly improved if they removed the empty dining shells out on the dock, does kind of ruin the view of the water. I will also say I don't really love the "Shanghai-ed" skeleton by the fire place. I get that "Shanghai-ed" is a term referring to being kidnapped, and I'm pretty sure coastal Oregon don't really care about being particularly PC, but that's just in extremely poor taste and made me feel uncomfortable as a person of Asian descent eating there. I don't mind the skeleton, but you could have easily achieved the same level of humor by just saying the skeleton was kidnapped in Astoria. read more

Beautiful facility with special food! The ambiance with a talented lounge singer combo and the details in the holiday decorations was spectacular. Loved the take on a chowder and paired with a tray of oysters in the shell amazing. Very attentive staff and it reeks of Quality! Adding to the mix was a lovely Pear Cider! read more

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Went here for Thanksgiving dinner. Thanksgiving Day Menu for 2025 online said Beaujolais Nouveau wine was $30/bottle. When we arrived at the restaurant, it's now $40/bottle. The "Turkey Plate" said "roasted organic turkey breast and confit leg." There was no dark leg meat. When the waitress served she said "we are out of stuffing." What? It's Thanksgiving at 5:00p and they've already run out of stuffing? The potatoes were runny served with lukewarm gravy. Worst Thanksgiving dinner I've ever had. read more

Bridgewater Bistro - Turkey dinner with no stuffing. Does that look like $38 worth of food? I've had better food at my mother's assisted-living facility. - New American Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

Food: All of the starters we had were good which included the calamari, savory cheesecake, oysters, and bread basket. I had the mussel and clam chowder which was very good, it came out steaming hot and was creamy and flavorful. I also had the wild salmon B.L.T which was very tasty! The salmon was not dry, the bacon was smoky and yummy, and the garlic aioli with the lettuce was delicious! The fries were good, nothing too crazy but still good. Service: Our waiter was nice, but was not super attentive. Sometimes my water was empty and it took around 5-10 minutes for a refill, and we were ready to order but didn't see our waiter. Ambience: The view was really beautiful over the bay! It was a very nice and spacious inside and the lighting was great! Overall: Yummy for our second to last meal here in Portland! Very pleased! read more

Bridgewater Bistro - Wild Salmon B.L.T. Sandwich* ** - New American Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

We came for lunch and they were out of turkey, 1/2 chicken and even ranch! The tuna melt was very skimpy for $22. I brought out of town company and was disappointed. The burgers were good but a little rare. Please help restore my faith in your restaurant. read more

The view is spectacular, the service was good, and the food was great. Definitely a new favorite.

Great server delicious lunch, beautiful view. It's a bit overpriced, but the location is spectacular. read more

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Best gluten free menu, food excellent, service and atmosphere added to a great dining experience

On our way home to California after visiting my very ill grandfather in Washington, our family of five placed a takeout order from Bridgewater Bistro. Three of us -- my mom, my younger brother, and I -- have celiac disease, so we called ahead to explain our needs and confirm gluten-free options. Unfortunately, when we arrived, the staff asked, "What is celiac?" -- a concerning response after we had made the effort to communicate our dietary needs. While picking up our food, a man came out from the kitchen and said to my mom and younger sister, "Oh, are you having a feast?" When they explained it was just dinner for our family of five, he replied, "Are you sure it's not 500?" This felt unnecessary, unprofessional, and out of place -- especially given the seriousness of our dietary concerns and the reason for our trip. My mom has been traveling all day with 4 children and I'm not sure why someone would be so rude to a patron. For a restaurant that promotes itself as attentive to gluten-free customers, this experience was disappointing and left us questioning whether our needs were taken seriously... Over all we spent $160 dollars photos will be attached and the calamari was good, the chicken fettuccine lacks much taste but the chicken was good. The kids meals are very small Portions. read more

The only nice thing was the view. We started with soggy calamari served with a tasteless sauce. Then moved onto the chowder which apparently has been on the menu for years. Honestly, it was terrible. Cubed undercooked potatoes and celery soup is more definable. It was pretty sad as the location is ideal. read more

Bridgewater Bistro - Clam and Clam & Mussel Chowder - New American Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

Stopped in for lunch on a Sunday so they had their brunch/lunch menu available. It was nice that they offered both lunch and brunch, for those that don't want second breakfast. Celiac husband enjoyed the gluten free fish & chips and mussels/clam chowder. I had the very delicious Hungarian mushroom soup and sea cake Benedict. On this brunch menu they had multiple eggs Benedict versions which could be prepared GF. I like the warehouse romantic feel of this place. We keep returning as we appreciate the many GF options and view of the river. We never seem to catch the live music, but I bet it's very nice. Service is always friendly. read more

Bridgewater Bistro - Hungarian mushroom soup and clam/mussel chowder - New American Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

The food was very good, Hungarian mushroom soup (delicious), lamb ragu, green goddess salad, and salmon were all above average. Service was not great, somewhat lacking, however, the host tried his best. Would definitely eat there again for the soup and the salad alone. Nice atmosphere, not too loud for a large dining room. read more

Food was ok but unfortunately out of local Manila clams & had to speak to the manager to get wine in a timely fashion, with the meal. Had to request clean silverware after app. They just don't have an "A" game choreographing the meal or dining experience. Stacked our own dirty plates to hint we were done and needed the table cleared. Second time here won't be back. read more

This is a cute place in Astoria. It is nestled almost under the bridge from Washington to Oregon and sits right on the water. And the views are breathtaking. We drove across in the morning and halfway across we drove right into the fog and was birthed on the other side in Oregon. Standing on the deck of the restaurant, we looked up at the bridge we had just crossed and it was such a cool sight seeing the bridge half shrouded in fog. We looked up places to grab a bite to eat and we saw that the Bridgewater Bistro was highly recommended. I think there was a different soup that day as my wife got soup, but it wasn't the ones on the menu. I got a basic Caesar side salad with the dressing on the side. The soup was a little salty and the salad was crisp, but a basic side caesar. For our mains, I got their Cougar Burger and she got the Oregon Albacore Tuna Melt. Both were okay, but neither were outstanding. Service was typical. We both got Diet sodas as we had a lot more driving to do that day. We were trying to wrack our brains as to why so many people had highly recommended this place. Sure, the food was okay, but it wasn't stupendous. My thought may be the breathtaking views of the bridge and the water. There are other places in town. Maybe try those. This place was just okay. read more

We came back one year later for our 2 year anniversary and it was just how we remembered it. Negatives: -the price did go up a little bit, but for the live music and overall upscale ambiance I can let this slide. Positives: -taste, from the complimentary bread to the entrees and the soup everything was great. We got the pork belly, which was a sweet and savory delight. The alfredo with shrimp was just right being not to creamy. The clam chowder was amazing, the waitress (Beth) let me know that they've been serving the same recipe for 17 years too. We also got the braised beef again, but this time it was a little salty. -service, Beth was amazing to us she was very attentive and any time I needed her she was quick yo respond. Our host was also very generous, he knew that we were celebrating our anniversary and offered us two glasses of champagne on the house. Once again 5/5 read more

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Amazing food, but even better service. They really took care of us on a very special event for my sister and my brother-in-law. Todd, the GM, is absolutely spectacular and goes out of his way to create great experiences. read more

Food was way over priced and not good at all. Service wasn't good either. Rather eat at McDonald's.