Taste two ways: A little play on words but it is true in that this is a place with taste in the decor and in the food. My wife and I went there for lunch after seeing some nice reviews. Everything was real nice. We both did the "combo" which was just right portion wise. The decor is open and airy, the service was very professional and the food was upper end Bistro without soaking your wallet. Being that it was lunch we had a nice view of the water too which I suppose you would lose at night. We were really glad we went. read more

Great location & good food. Our server was surprised by a 20% tip. I thought that was standard fair.

Great experience. Great venue. Great food. Try the crab cheesecake! It was packed on a saturday evening. We stayed in the bar area and had their small plates. Very friendly bartender (even though she was slammed) and the owner stopped and chatted. Made for a nice evening. Looking fwd to our return to Astoria and dinner at the Bistro! read more

Friendly service with thoughtful selections of wine and menu... Quality products cleanly prepared - fresh veg was spot on! Salmon melts in your mouth. Pay attention to Debbie: she knows her Oregon Pinots! read more

The only reason I give this restaurant a 4 instead of 5 is the prices, which for dinner, are very steep..an average of $20-30 for a main coarse. Having said that, the quality of the food is excellent. Their bread (reportedly made in house) was excellent. We each had a salad and the dressings were fresh and vibrant. I ordered a Mac and cheese appetizer for the table to try and I think the wait person forgot to put the order in, because it was served when we were almost finished with our main courses. However, it was tasty with the addition of tomatoes and it was not thick and creamy...different. The fish and chips were very good and the bouillabaisse was wonderful, as was the duck...yum! We will be back when next in the area, but maybe for lunch instead. The outside deck is large and looks very inviting for a warm day. The view is incredible as well. read more

We stopped here for dinner and we were extremely impressed with the food and service. They allowed us to sit outside when no one else was and did not make us feel like we were putting them out. The servers name was Diane and she was extremely kind and attentive even though she was obviously very busy. The food was outstanding and the drink I had was amazing. the crab escargot was the best thing I have had in a while. My wife had the ahi and I had the duck. both were outstanding. A very good experience and look forward to going again. read more

What a lovely way to end a magical day. Dinner was great, view just added to an already great ambiance. The Columbia River, the Astoria bridge in the background. Oysters fried perfect and fresh halibut too. read more

Dinner here tonite and it didn't disappoint. It's a beautiful space, casual but a little sophisticated. Our server Diane took great care of us, and we could see the sunset from our table. Outstanding food: crab-scargot is incredibly tasty. The spinach salad is excellent, enough for two to share. I had the sea scallop special which was so yummy. My husband had the duck, very nice. The wine list is very good. We had a dessert sampler of three items, which I highly recommend. We chose the lemon cake, jalapeño cheesecake and peach bread pudding, all phenomenal. An excellent experience, thumbs up! read more

Came on a road trip with my friends, and got the Shoalwater Cougar Burger. It was a pretty good burger, probably the best I've ever had on the Oregon Coast, and the marionberry sauce was a fascinating culinary innovation. I have one BIG complaint though. I got a tiny pile of fries with my burger. If I'm paying $15 for a burger, I deserve a plate of fries, not a small handful. No matter how good the burger was, I won't be coming back. read more

Not the best food that we've tasted. Just ok. If you're searching for gluten free...this is your place. We're not & it would be nice to have a variety of menu choices for everyone. The staff was nice and the view of the bridge is outstanding. read more

Absolutely LOVE this place. We were in Astoria for just a couple nights and ended up eating here once for dinner, and again for lunch because we liked it so much. The gluten free selection was amazing, they had so many options, including gluten free fish and chips! And we ate lunch with our kiddos, and they seated us upstairs and let the baby crawl around while we ate. The server was the sweetest lady. We will definitely be back next time we are in Astoria! read more

Went to the Bridgewater Bistro with family. Service could not be better. Beautiful view, live piano, excellent ambience - all things that make a restaurant special for me. Oh, and the food was wonderful! read more

Very good food. Excellent service and atmosphere with a great view. Husband had the fisherman's sandwich and I had fish and chips. Live music too! read more

Kudos toDiane for finding us a table. We had a bit of trouble finding this place. Dungeness crab ..awesome. Great spot good food.

This. Place. Is. Amazing. Environment. Piano. Food. View. Service. All of it. Amazing. Must go. Truly great in every way. I wish I lived here so I could come again! read more

We love this restaurant!!!! Wonderful menu with choices for every taste. The view is absolutely breathtaking.

This place is just top notch, perfect location with great service. I had the awesome mac'n cheese with roasted tomatoes and then a bowl of clam chowder with tomato bisque. So good, I usually don't eat in places like this but I am going to start. If you're in town stop in you won't regret it. read more

We came here for a weekday lunch. My fiancé ordered the shoalwater cougar burger and absolutely loved it. I had the ratatouille and it was ok. The ambiance is great and so is the view of the bridge! read more

Best smokey Mac n cheese with crab! Wish I lived in the area so I could order this more often. Beyond yummy!

Fish was fresh and perfect and the crab appetizer is not to be missed. Our waitress was excellent and then there is the view.

Great place for fish and chips and burgers. The calamari looks great also. Theresa was great with my high-maintenance teenage boys! We will be back. read more

Premier View. Premier Service. Premier Dining. Nothing left to add except that their fries are literally cooked to perfection, the open faced crab & Shrimp melt is the best I've ever had. I was skeptical at the mention of it being served on an English muffin, but it was perfect!!! read more

Amazing views, delicious drinks, and excellent food! Our drink of choice was the Berry Manhattan (Marionberry-infused bourbon!) while we enjoyed the fresh-baked sourdough bread. For lunch, I chose the (vegan) red bean soup which was hearty, whole beans in a flavorful sauce. A meal in itself! This came with my 1/2 sandwich choice: a chicken pesto salad "inside-out" grilled cheese. Just the right amount of dill, light pesto flavor, and that crunchy cheese on the outside of the bread...Delicious!! Hubby had the Cesar salad with an added portion of juicy crab. Yum! Everything is fresh, the setting is beautiful and comfortable, and the service is on point. Loved it! read more

I ate here twice on a recent trip to Astoria. Fantastic ambiance - fireplace, live music on Saturday night, great views. The food is fresh and flavorful. Service is solid. Well worth a visit. read more

We thought this place was so terrific that we ate there twice in one day! The menu offerings were interesting, fresh, local...deliciously prepared and presented. Our dinner consisted of a combination of excellent "small plates." The service was attentive but not intrusive. The cocktails at dinner also featured local food (e.g. their Berry Old Fashioned). The biggest complaint we had was which terrific dessert to have...and honestly, having had each, we still can't decide. The Kahlua chocolate silk pie and the mixed berry cobbler were both noteworthy. The "frosting on the cake" was the jazz trio which played quietly as we enjoyed the sunset and a fine dinner. Be SURE to visit if your travels take you to Astoria. read more

Excellent food and great service. My wife & I had the fish & chips...they even made them lactose free upon request. Server was very attentive!! Highly recommend!' read more

Wonderful atmosphere, beautiful location overlooking the Columbia River just off of the bridge. Food was terrific, they are so helpful with food allergy needs. They even have the items marked as Vegan and/or Gluten Free. You get a nice big portion and the flavor is remarkable. We chose to dine here for our 37th anniversary and when they brought out our dessert they had even personalized it. Waitress very friendly and attentive. read more

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Excellent service, great ambiance. Perfect little place for a rainy day meal. The waitress was very attentive and knowledgeable. The fish and chips... wow!.. easily the best that I've had and the chowder was phenomenal. Highly recommended!!!!!! read more

This has to be one of our favorite restaurants from the view, to the ambiance to the food. We always look so forward to coming when we are in Astoria. This time they got us in quickly to a comfortable table in front of the windows where we could see the boats going by. We always get the soups, one of each to share bit this time they came out cold and the potatoes in the chowder were very crunchy and undercooked. The fish and chips were hot crispy and delicious. The service was impeccable. Thanks again. read more

We were staying at the Cannery Pier Hotel and they recommended this restaurant for lunch. We were so glad we ate here! After pondering the lunch options we chose the half Crab and Shrimp Open Face Sandwich. It was so light and tasty. Service was excellent! Atmosphere was amazing! We sat at a window table that gave us an up close view of the water, hotel, and bridge. read more

The experience was great, the staff was incredible, but had to give 3 stars do to the excessive amount of salt in everything we ordered (crab cheesecake, clam chowder (with curry?), oyster shooters (perfect), and beef short ribs. Lay off the salt and we think it's the perfect spot to be. read more

Went there for lunch and my husband and I both loved it! We had split pea soup, fish tacos and the black bean veggie burger. All delicious! I am gluten free and appreciated the varied options. Didn't stop there! My husband had cheesecake and I had coconut tapioca pudding - so good! Server was great and loved the water view. All the best after a long road trip! read more

We stopped in for a early dinner. The wine list was quite large. We had fish cakes for small plate, they were tasty. We ordered the crunchy Salmon with potatoes and asparagus. Was good, and well presented. The server was outstanding and we were well taken care of. Felt the whole meal was a bit over-priced. We left full and pleased with the experience read more

Always exceeds expectations. I recommended Bridgewater Bistro to an out of town tour group. They couldn't thank me enough and raved about the place at length. read more

Classy restaurant in an industrial chic venue right next door to Cannery Pier Hotel. Good food.

Have not been there in a while, since I don't life in Astoria. The food and the atmosphere were awesome. Great price-value experience as well. Cheers !! read more

Best scallops I ever have . I like the smart incorporating of using the beta egg on the scallops. I could take a little taste of the sea right on the tip of my tongue. Just enough those, it not overcomes the sweet of the scallops . read more

With high hopes of a great dinner bridgewater bistro gets zero for hospitality. I can't say anything about the food because they closed the kitchen 30 minutes prior to actual closing time. When we asked the hostess if we could sit and dine she would not accommodate, saying they were already cleaning up. Upon asking for a recommendation of similar places we were given a dive bar and Burger King. Looking for a classy place in Astoria, this is not it. read more

Seen some mixed reviews below...looks like mostly staff related issues. What's unique about this place is that usually the owners are there and are very interested and available. I've had the pleasure of meeting them and the times I've been there, they always seemed to be around. I'd recommend asking for them if any issues arise. Yes, I agree the views and atmosphere are wonderful. Unlike a lot of places that rely on facilities alone, the Bridgewater seems to strive for unique but familiar flavors that do more than just satisfy. I'm the kind of guy who likes to ask questions so and I get plenty of insight into food and preparation so I leave well fed and educated. With Astoria not having the most diverse or refined offering, it's a delight to have a place to go that can meet the interests of those like me, from the city, who are spoiled with plenty of options. The Bridgewater stands above a lot of the "shops" I'm used to in town. Way to go! read more

Service was decent, though we were in prior to the dinner rush. Tried the fish and chips but found the batter to be doughy/chewy and detracted from the flavor of the fish. The cole slaw was tasty with a hint of spicyness. The view was gorgeous and the restaurant itself is very nice. read more