If you're willing to pay somewhat high prices and wait for a while, you'll be treated to gourmet food and a superb atmosphere. One of the classier restaurants in the area, but it retains a local feel and flavor. read more

Amazing food and view. The service was even better. We will be eating here everytime we come to astoria from here on out.

The atmosphere is kind of industrial chic. The view of the river is nice: Big cargo ships, the bridge, the hotel on the end of the pier. We had very good but not perfect seafood. The oysters were almost just right, but had a slight edge of burned flour. The seafood St Jacque was very good. The vegetables were so-so. Good rice. Portions were on the small side. They served me a slice of lime with my oysters, which surprised both me and the very nice waiter. Lemon wedges appeared within moments. The salad was fresh, crisp, had some nice additions. Not obviously from a bag, though it might have started there. Our portion of bread was small, white, cool and very plain. The folks at the next table, a few minutes later, got what their waiter said was "great, fresh from the oven" which appeared to be also whole grain. I was jealous. They have a modest wine list (but will sell you a bottle from their store and add corkage). read more

This re-habbed old building is very cool and the views are awesome. The food was quite good, and despite the chef making a few minor mistakes on our orders, we left happy thanks to a good server & a complimentary dessert. read more

Other than the waitress lying to us about why the meal took so long, the owner justifying her actions, and me having to stop at a market afterwards to buy food because I was still hungry, everything was so-so. My wife ordered a salad and I ordered roasted duck breast. 45 minutes after we ordered, the food finally arrived. The salad was limp, due to it being made while the duck was cooking and set aside (this being confirmed by the waitress and the owner). The duck breast was fabulous, but I didn't even want to eat it because my wife didn't have a meal. The waitress said that she had put the order in right away, but when she brought out the ticket to show us when it went in, she had waited at LEAST 15 minutes after we ordered. The owner told us, "Well, the duck breast doesn't cook itself..." What an utter disappointment. read more

Absolute Heaven! If you are gluten intolerant, this is a MUST when in the Astoria area (heck, I'd drive from Portland just for dinner here). The service is friendly, the venue is lovely and the food is FANTASTIC!!!! If there is a wait to be seated, definitely wait it out, it is SO worth it! read more

One of the better restaurants I've been too in a long time. We were just driving through on vacation and found this gem. It has one of the most extensive gluten free options I've seen. To have gluten free fish and chips was truly a treat. The restaurant décor was very cool. I loved the tall ceilings and wood floors. The view was fantastic! We went here for lunch and it has a casual vibe. I found the prices very reasonable for lunch. I would say the service was a tad slow but we weren't in a hurry. You definitely need to eat here especially if you are gluten free! read more

Being in food service ourselves we appreciate a talented staff that runs a well run restaurant. We shared several small plates. Well executed, inventive and well woth tbe cost. The crabcake cheesecake was a delightful blending. While somewhat expensive, there is no doubt of the value. read more

Walked to restaurant from Cannery Pier Hotel without any reservations. The staff was very attentive and though we did not have reservations comfortably sat us at a table next to the window. Nice view of water and the Cannery. The food was delicious. The clam linguine was excellent with small, delicious steamers. The calamari and Mac n cheese were also tasty. Also have to mention the lemon drop and chocolate martini were yummy. read more

There are a number of things about our dinner this evening that ensure we will not return. The bread ("baguette") was white, spongy, flavorless, and literally crustless. Bridgewater claims to draw from fresh and local resources. In a town with a bakery like Blue Scorcher, which produces gorgeous and flavorful artisan breads, there is no reason to serve such a poor excuse for bread. My husband had an Anchovy Boquerones small plate, described on the menu as anchovy with artichoke and olive tapenade on crostini. The anchovy were apparently heavily pickled. It's important to describe - or at least mention - how food is prepared, so diners are informed about what they are ordering. There is a huge difference between an anchovy and a pickled anchovy, and the pickling in this case made the dish unpleasantly acidic. He would not have ordered the dish had he known the fish was pickled. On a similar note, the cranberry vinaigrette contained the surprise ingredient of dark red chile powder, not mentioned in its description. I had to send it back, as chiles do not agree with me. Our food arrived immediately after ordering, indicating it was probably pre-assembled. Although it was attractively plated, it wasn't as fresh as it would have been if it was assembled to order. Our server was very attentive. However, her service style was frenetic and made us anxious. She zipped by to check on us, then zipped away as quickly, several times before we could ask a question. We joked that she might have been on roller skates, and we did not feel at all relaxed by her service. A shame, because the restaurant itself is beautiful on the inside, and the view from its location is stunning. There is a warm fire burning and - done well - it could be a nice place to spend some time enjoying a good meal. read more

Stopped in for Sunday brunch. Live piano music, wonderful view of the Columbia and delicious food. The seafood cakes were delicious as was the homemade muffin. Good spot for couples and families with older kids! Not sure I would bring little ones. read more

A gem- who knew such lovely food and ambience could sit side by side with highways, bridges, shipping containers, etc. Lovely views, really good food. read more

Top notch service, excellent food, a terrific view and tons of gluten free options, what's not to love? Also - instead of crayons and paper for the kids, they get wikki stix, my 9 yr old loved them! This is my new favorite restaurant in Astoria, we'll be back! read more

We called late in the day for a res., got there 1/2 hr early not expecting to be seated early but found that after only 15 min. or so were graciously seated. I was worried that we would end up in a corner with no view, but looking around I think every table offers a spectacular view. The service was prompt, courteous, and visited our table just enough. I had the salmon/white fish with asiago cheese, partner had the fillet. Both were cooked to perfection along with all the other items we had. I did 3 oyster shooters and do those many places and these were by far the most tender I've had. We will definitely be back with friends. read more

I always diligently search for a restaurant that can handle my gluten-free requests, and this one -- hands down -- surpassed my wildest expectations. We had planned to dine at another Astoria restaurant while passing through town on our way to Cannon Beach, but a street festival downtown made parking nearly impossible. So, we plugged Bridgewater Bistro into the GPS and saw that it was about a mile away, right on the Columbia River waterfront. We were glad for our change in plans. Upon entering Bridgewater Bistro, the atmosphere is sophisticated but not stuffy. We arrived around 12:30 on a Sunday, a "brunch" day. The server, Mimi, was super-friendly, knowledgeable and professional, explained the chef's twists on the day's offerings and made us feel very welcome. My son and I follow a strict gluten-free diet, and I had read that Bridgewater Bistro could accommodate requests for gluten-free fare, but I have NEVER been to a restaurant that doesn't put anything with gluten in their deep fryer. As it turns out, Bridgewater Bistro isn't new to the gluten-free game. Only gluten-free flour is used to dredge foods like fish and oysters -- so no problem! I love enjoying a pile of french fries on occasion, and Bridgewater didn't disappoint! My family ordered an assortment of menu items. I had the fried oysters -- delivered fresh daily from nearby Willapa Bay. Huge, juicy mineral-rich oysters! And the homemade tartar sauce was a perfect compliment. Coleslaw was wonderful too. My son ordered the country breakfast, which included a starter of two gluten-free chocolate chip muffins with REAL butter and lemon curd (made fresh ... yes, I'm beginning to sound like a broken record with the made-from-scratch notation). He loved his plate of scrambled eggs and pepper bacon, but the thing that really got his attention was the hash brown dish, so fluffy and seasoned with sour cream, peppers ... can't remember all the ingredients but it was something special. Hubby ordered the clam and mussel chowder. I had expected a big bowl of white chowder, but this one was golden-orange in color due to the tomatoes and hint of curry. He liked it but wished he had ordered the Shoalwater Cougar burger (will he ever let me order for him???). Only my son ordered dessert, a fruit cobbler with vanilla ice cream. Most of Bridgewater's desserts are gluten-free, so I was tempted, but was too full from the oyster plate. I had a little taste ... pure heaven. Service was prompt and attentive but not overly so. Prices were reasonable. Jazz pianist covered everything from Hoagy Carmichael's "Lazy River" to Billy Joel's "Piano Man" with a hint of ragtime -- quite enjoyable and unexpected for a Sunday brunch. I look forward to my next visit to Bridgewater Bistro! read more

Great fish tacos, adiago chicken salad sandwich, and ginger creme brulee for dessert! Awesome spot for lunch on our way to Cannon Beach!!

Stayed at the nearby Cannery Pier Hotel and stopped in around 8 PM. No waiting and the atmosphere was nice. Great views of the river. Ordered chicken Caesar salad, smoked tomato Mac n cheese, and Swedish meatballs from the small bites menu. While the meatballs and Mac n cheese were tasty, the price was a bit steep for the portion. Mac n cheese came in a small ramekin and the meatballs (3) were served in s dessert glass. We did have dessert (delicious!) and I would say that was the highlight. read more

great seafood. more on the expensive side but the taste is worth it. Smaller portions but the taste makes you forget all about that. Crab Scargot was amazing. Such rich crab and garlic flavour. great view as well. read more

If date night is a rare and cherished opportunity, spend it here. Interesting drinks, unpronounceable food, staggering views.

I have never had a bad meal here! The view is breathtaking. The wait staff is wonderful. I went once for brunch on Sunday and had amazing eggs Benedict/ sauce was perfect. Bloody Mary was yummy. Pianist was great although I prefer quiet to live music. Today we went for lunch and were very impressed with the soup of the day- the homemade bread just out of the oven and a great turkey sandwich with avocado and pepper jack cheese on sourdough bread. Wonderful French fries- did not taste greasy which they often do. Ice tea was even nice. Love the interior, the art in the walls! Anytime I go to Astoria I will return here read more

Very nice and clean. Lots of options for the gluten intolerant crowd and kids items as well. read more

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Hands down the best food in the area, the Sunday brunch is some of the best food I have ever eaten, a must go when in the area and looking for some too notch food, building is all ways clean and has a very inviting atmosphere read more

Excellent service, delicious food, and the live piano music was lovely. I thoroughly enjoyed my fresh salmon, and my husband enjoyed his seafood bake as well. I would definitely visit here the next time we are in the area. read more

My husband I took some friends that were visiting from out of town. They are definitely foodies and we all loved what we ordered. As the waitress pointed out, there are no weak items on the menu. I had the Cougar Burger (made from tame cougars the waitress joked with my husband) and it was fabulous. The view is spectacular and the service was wonderful. It is great to have an upscale place to take visitors and show off the Columbia River. read more

Returned to this place because we remembered how much we liked it on our last trip to Astoria a few years ago. One of us had the eggs benedict and two of us had the Asiago chicken salad sandwich. Our food was fresh and well prepared. The bread served with the meal changes and today's selection was strawberry white chocolate. It was excellent. Our server Mindah was attentive, pleasant, and friendly. The view is beautiful and the atmosphere nice. Definitely recommend this place. read more

Great spot, great view. The food was delicious. The cranberry white chocolate muffins that were given as the bread starter were phenomenal. The service was good, not amazing, but the food made up for any lack in sense of humor etc. certainly recommend it! read more

What an excellent dining experience, from the reservation process, to our departure with very satisfied stomachs! I called the first chance I got after serving Mother's Day brunch at my work, so, it was about 3:00. I had found out the night before additional family members were coming into town, so instead of just my parents, I had 4 more coming. So, instead of staying in town, (Seaside), and playing Julie the Cruise Director, I spent time on Yelp looking for something a bit less touristy, your reviews were great, alas, it's too late to call, closed. Had to wait till the next day. The lady who took my reservation was funny, and said No Problem, we'll get you in. We arrive, go upstairs, and realize I had done an incorrect head count, oops! We were more than happy to just pull up a chair and squeeze, table was good size. Nope, our server Todd came over, didn't bat an eye, and he and the busser joined a table to ours immediately. (Nicely done gentlemen) Attentive service, constant water, never had to ask. Food: 3 cod fish and chips, a burger, bowl of lobster bisque, seafood cakes, risotto balls, house smoked salmon brie, and brownie deserts and creme brulee. Everything was excellent, the soup was divine, Todd made sure he brought extra spoons, I had to order a cup to go! The only slight disappointment was the sauce the seafood cakes were on. We all voted too spicy and it took away the pleasure of tasting the salmon and sea bass. I'm so glad we were seated upstairs, Dad could never have been able to carry on a conversation due to the live piano. It was most excellent, and definitely added on to our dining experience, for our evening, seating was perfect. Kudos to server Todd, I would LOVE to have a handful of co-workers with his work ethics, and professionalism, as well as holding a good sense of humor. I would recommend this establishment to anyone, even after just one visit. Because, I know I will bring more of my family and beach guests to be able to try more dishes, and lunches. Oooh, even better, why not help promote and be able to try all the dishes...how's your shift meal policy?? Lol Thanks so much, I was so thrilled to have the family here for their first visit to my new beach digs, our dinner sealed a most excellent Mother's Day. read more

The best New York Steak that I have ever ate! Highly recommend. Wine was awesome too. Service was great but I would recommend that you make reservations so you don't have too wait. read more

The best fish and chips. Perfect flaky fish and the breaking was crispy and not greasy. Wait staff is great. Enjoyed the ambiance and views. read more

The food wasn't terrible by any means, but the taste for all three main dishes we ordered was very average, and the portions weren't much bigger than appetizer plates. Disappointing considering the expensive prices. I figured we were getting extra special seafood being right there at the ocean, but our Salmon (tiny chunk that it was for over $20) was bland, the pasta noodles (Pasta of the Day with Crab added for another $13) were overcooked and very soft, and again, for a pasta dish that cost $23, it was tiny. read more

Very delicious food and fabulous surroundings! They have done an amazing job with the interior and the view is lovely! The wait staff was attentive and friendly. Definitely higher priced for what you get but delicious none the less. read more

What a great find while out on an adventure in Astoria. The farm to table sign caught our attention and decided to go in for an appetizer and drinks. We sat at the bar and enjoyed the view. I was sipping on a glass of Pinot - husband enjoying his Amber. We ordered two small plates - the Dungeness crab cheesecake with a New Orleans inspired pecan crust and mushroom sauce and their pan fried oysters. Both were well prepared and plated. We took a leap of faith on the crab cheesecake and received a delightful reward for taking the risk. Only reason they did not get 5 stars is appearance of being short staffed. We are retired and did not care. Recommend going when you do not have a tight and hard deadline. This is a place to sit back, relax and enjoy. read more

This was my 2nd time eating at the bistro in the past 3 years. The food is excellent and the staff very attentive. The space is open, airy, and modern with unobstructed views of the pier, Columbia River, and bridge from every table. The best thing for me is that almost every item can be made gluten-free which is rare in many restaurants. Instead of letting me sit there and watch my friends eat the starter chocolate muffins (I often have to watch other people eat the bread), my server brought me a nice gluten-free berry muffin without me even having to ask for something special. I love having more than salad to choose from. I will continue to go there every time I am in Astoria. read more

Very nice restaurant, excellent service. The food wasn't for me, you may like it? The waitress was described every dish i asked about was wonderful, terrific, excellent. The food she frequently described as having an earthy taste. Hmmm, earthy does that mean it will taste like dirt? Maybe I should have asked them to wash the soil off and substituted some spices and sugar. I had a rib dish it was OK over cooked for my taste. The little lady had a special scallop dish, it was 3 medium small scallops at best it worked out to $13+ dollars a scallops, more of a small appetizer than main course. We tried 3 small deserts, one was good the other rich, the third ah hell no, a peach, blueberry cobbler experiment that didn't work for either of us. The waitress was right about the earthy taste! In the future if I go to a restaurant and the waitress repeatedly describes how earthy the food is. I'll excuse myself go to the bathroom and slip out the back door. :) read more

Excellent food & service. The restaurant itself is a beautiful site but the views of the bridge & river make it that much more enjoyable!

This is one of my favorite places to eat in Astoria. The food is consistently decent and I truly appreciate the presentation. The service lacks, but I put up with it for the fabulous view of the river. read more

The view from the dining room is spectacular and the food makes it a perfect experience. The wine list is expansive and reasonably priced. The regular menu has many items to pick from as well as the happy hour menu. The fries with tillamook cheese and brown gravy were decadent along with the spicy slaw and calamari...the best! Service was great and I definitely will return.....soon! read more

Totally fantastic. Decorated for Christmas, warm, beautiful, tasteful, and still fun. Only had appetizers, but they were perfectly prepared (local steamer clams & chili lime prawns). Our server Debbie, was awesome. Thanks for ending my trip with a tasty touch of class:) read more

The atmosphere/ambiance, food/drink, and service are excellent, and I couldn't have had a better birthday dinner! (Tonight's special was monkfish, which I haven't had since I was living on the East coast, and that was an unexpected, but very special treat.) As the Terminator says, "I'll be back," and so we will! read more

Service was a little slow but the food was good. The space is big and bright but also managed to be a bit stuffy. Your parents would like this place. read more