The staff is very hard working but it does seem they are understaffed. He staff is what helps them get to 3 stars. The food was barely passing in most areas. The omelette was over cooked my husband almost broke a tooth multiple times on hidden overcooked potatoes and the biscuit was very dry. The grilled chicken was basic but at least had a little seasoning. The best part of either of our meals was the fries. I do like double fried fries. We ate it because we had hiked in the morning and were starving, especially after waiting an hour. It took a really long time to take our order but again I think hat was lack of staff. Once we were helped they checked on us and refilled the water. I also was surprised with the state of the bathroom. I get it's been a long morning of people but if I looked past all the bits of paper everywhere the toilet didn't look clean in the back area that wouldn't just be dirty from a morning. I know it seems all have issues with staff right now but.... read more

Camp 18 Restaurant - American Near Me - Seaside, Oregon

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The food was ok but the service was HORRIBLE. This backwoods sister-mother that "served" us must not care about tips because her sourpuss attitude didn't get her one from us! We were seated and someone filled our water. She finally comes over and we both order a salad and my aunt asks if it can be tossed. She says it comes the way it comes, you can toss it yourself. She was right off the bat a C- U - Next- Time. We got our sodas; never refilled. She brought the salads and that was the end of her until the end. She comes with the check, no, " do you want anything else? No refills, nothing. Prior to putting down the check i said, oh I think we would like the cobbler and before I can get out anything she walks off, me in mid sentence, and goes to another table then comes back. I ask her is the cobbler was fresh and she said she wouldn't know she hasn't been here in two days and was such a freaking troll that I gave her attitude right back to her. I didn't order one but my aunt did along with coffee. She brings the soupy cobbler but no coffee and my aunt asks for the coffee and the broad puts both her hands up and says, I'll get there in annoyance. My aunt says i don't want to seem like a bother, you don't need to be like this and the sister-cousin- mother walls off to go get the coffee sets it down along with the check and says i didn't charge for the coffee and that was the end of her. I'm sorry sweetie if you are bitter because you are the product of something illegal in all states but you don't need to be rude without warrant. Perhaps going back to the lumber mill chopping wood would suit you better. Seriously, her attitude was horrible and if I could give zero stars i would but I suppose no tip for her chewing' bacco will suffice and a review to steer some people out of that direction. read more

Been here a handful of times. Each time we head to the coast, we stop here. Great food. Everything is amazing. The service is always top notch. The ambiance is lovely. The wood cabin feel is nice. They have a gift shop, and a walking trail with river you can go for a nice walk after you eat a great meal. Highly suggest you check them out! If I could give them 10 stars I would. read more

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1st thing to clear up, if you are anywhere near Camp 18, you have to stop & eat here. You will not experience an ambiance like this anywhere else in the world. For the PNW (Pacific North West), it really showcases what the timber industry is to this region. The restaurant is great, visitor's store great, staff & service is great, food is great, so why the 3 stars? I have to put my foot down on one peculiar thing, when you serve breakfast, you should always have the option of getting hashbrowns with it, not sorry, no way, a full-on breakfast is not breakfast without hashbrowns, that is it. My ham & cheese omelette was fine, typically I like sourdough toast but the homemade & fresh biscuit was great, but the thing I hate is when restaurants think country fried potatoes are ok & refuse to have hashbrowns on the menu, so until they include hashbrowns, not sorry... read more

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May 18, 2025 Had not been to Camp 18 for many years but had great memories so was looking forward to a great meal. It was a Sunday morning -- no fresh fruit available. The biscuit and gravy had an occasional sausage bit, no flavor to the gravy. The marion berry cobbler topping was like packaged cake and much sauce and few berries. Understaffed - but understandable as it is difficult to get people to work. However, server did the best he could. Place looked like the pictures -- that had not changed. read more

Think themed roadside diner with really big food and that is Camp 18. They are known for their ginormous cinnamon rolls and their cinnamon roll bread. We stopped for lunch on our way to the coast during the off-season and the place was pretty sleepy. We were told when seated that they only had one waitperson working (I think someone called in) so to be patient. They had two other people working who were filling waters and other general hostess duties that we weren't quite sure why one of them could take orders if they were in a pinch. We both ordered breakfast items Eggs Benedict and Biscuits and Gravy. They were okay and exactly on par with the 1960s roadside diner vibe. The people were nice, the food was okay and it was a nice point in our trip to stretch the legs. read more

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We went out of our way so we could eat lunch here . At Camp 18 . Had not been in a couple years . They were busy on Sunday Aug 10th. We waited about 15 min for a 2 person table . I ordered a boss burger ? 2/3 lb meat patty mushroom , grilled onions Swiss cheese .,With Au jus . On a burl bun . Turns out a burl bun is an entire mini sourdough ball .!! WTH! I thought this 2/3 lb meat patty was a fresh made juicy meat patty. , But instead it was just 2 regular ( frozen) Patties on top of each other . I removed the entire sourdough because it was over kill .Ate the patty on its own with a bit of au jus . It was just very blah . Nothing special for $21 . What a disappointment . The fries however were crunchy Awsome .! The waitress was very rushed . Making us feel like we were a bother . It took 30 mins to get our food . We helped ourselves to extra napkins and a take out container. And got up without the check , got tired of waiting for her to come around . My husband order a Denver omelet . It had broccoli in it ! .... He hates broccoli. Over all not as good as we remember. But always love the atmosphere. The floor under my feet had a lot of food on it when we were seated .The table was a bit sticky . The bathrooms lighting is too dark . read more

On the drive out to Cannon Beach we passed by this place and ended up turning around to check it out. Didn't have high hopes as many of the reviews seemed relatively mediocre but I thought the food was much better than expected. Atmosphere was A+ and what was initially the reason we were even interested in coming. Staff were friendly and food was good. -Lumber Jack Burger: 4/5, Patty was a bit a small but the flavor and toppings made up for it. Overall very good burger, also subbed my fries out for the clam chowder which was also very good. Overall we were happy with our experience and glad we decided to double back. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area. read more

I was researching places to take my partner for his birthday and had seen a few posts on social media about Camp 18. It was definitely his kind of place and we were planning a trip to Seaside. GREAT decision! Atmosphere is 10 out of 10. Really fun and interesting, the building is beautiful, service was fantastic ... and the food! My partner had a steak that was VERY good. I'm from the south and have yet to find a good Country Fried Steak in Oregon yet, but theirs is really good. We had Marrionberry Cobbler which was also amazing. So glad we decided to give it a try. It will be a regular stop on our trips to the coast. read more

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I never go to the beach without stopping here! Fabulous comfort food. Warm, scenic, historic environment! Great service. Also, great for photo opportunities with family and/or friends. I you are heading towards Seaside or Cannon Beach, you are really missing something if you don't stop here! read more

Awesome experience, lots of photo ops outside and inside, diverse menu and decor. Highlight recommend stopping here read more

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So much to look at inside and out. Food was very good and lots of food. Friendly service. It was a little slow but they were short handed because of some employees calling out sick. And it was kind of cold inside the restaurant so you might want to bring a sweater with you. read more

Camp 18 Restaurant - American Near Me - Seaside, Oregon

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Good food, great location and awesome place to hang out with friends. Outdoor seating, view of the river just what you need to relax. read more

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I always loved coming here during the holidays with the interior all decorated nice and cozy. Everything I've ordered had always been good. The burgers, pancakes, the Thanksgiving and Christmas meals here is good. Always a great experience, service and a great joy to explore the grounds around Camp 18. read more

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Nice place great atmosphere, food was good except, I love strawberry rhubarb so when I saw the cobbler on menu I had to get it. DON'T! absolutely disgusting looking like they ripped up plain bread and threw compote on it. Otherwise a good place to eat. read more

Despite having taken at least one trip to the coast every year of my entire childhood, as well as my surname being "Camp", my parents never took us to Camp 18, despite my protestations. I resolved to rectify that at some point in my adult life, and this weekend, I did. The log cabin aesthetic is on point, and surprisingly clean and modern; not at all what I expected! In my mind, I had imagined the interior of this perennial staple of the Highway 26 commute would be firmly on the "rusty" side of "rustic", but it is obvious that the owners take great care and pride in their establishment. The food is a mix of robust, unpretentious, home-style offerings, the sort of things Grandma would whip up for a family lunch or holiday dinner. You won't find a Michelin Star, but you might run into the Michelin Man. Truckers, loggers and families with their rugrats (our brood included) in exodus from the city can expect a hearty meal for a reasonable price, considering it's the only restaurant of quality or significance within a half-hour's drive. Despite arriving on the tail-end of the lunch rush, we were seated almost immediately, although with our puppers in tow, we were forced to take a table on the (fortunately shaded) patio, so we could leash our furry friends in the shade with a bowl of water and some clumsily-dropped scraps from the table. Whoops! Waitstaff were helpful, friendly and attentive, bringing boxes and extra waters to-go (it was nearly 100 degrees), and our entire order was plated and served in fifteen minutes; pretty good for a party of five. Will Camp 18 become a (Van) Camp tradition? It may, if this Camper has anything to say about it. read more

Camp 18 Restaurant - American Near Me - Seaside, Oregon

Please don't put raisins in cinnamon rolls everything about camp 18 is beautiful! Inside is gorgeous! All woodwork and fireplace. Surroundings are even more beautiful with trees and river in the back. It's a beautiful experience! Food is also really good! Have all the basics and they taste good read more

Must stop here,wait staff are full of Oregon charm. Building is log a structure with the largest roof beam in all the land. Giant fireplace and logging history around every corner. Outside is full of historical logging equipment including a rail crane and steam donkey. Saws galore, giant pulleys and razor sharp falling axes. Great food , cold beer lots of parking. You need reservations for Sunday morning breakfast. Far away from any city or town at mile post 18 on highway 26. I will never drive on this road without stopping here! read more

Great spot near Canon Beach. Service was amazing. We stopped for a late lunch. Just wanted some drinks and snacks. Got the chowder by recommendation and it was great and that is from someone that grew up in New England. The Appetizer Platter had tons of zucchini, onion rings and Chicken sticks. BBQ dipping sauce and honey mustard were great. Cool ambiance and wonderful store. Overall highly recommend a stop here. read more

Wow, this place has some great charm! The detail around this establishment just felt like I was in Oregon. Great and fun artwork! Now the food.... Wow wow wow! Our server, Jen, recommended the kielbasa skillet. It was awesome. The cinnamon roll as well was a home run! Definitely have to eat here if you're driving down to the beaches! read more

Always Delicious and when they're not overly packed, customer service is top notch. Food is fresh and consistently good and the actual restaurant is one of a kind and really a full experience. read more

Amazing restaurant and location, set along a stream and in the woods. It was the perfect location for our outdoor family photos!! There's so much to explore and a very cute gift shop. They accommodated our Family Reunion (34 of us) in the gorgeous rustic, but elegant, dining room, with just one night's notice. Wow! Service was good and the servers were very patient with our group. The menu items were plentiful and the quality and taste of the meals were delicious! They even had liver and onions (one of the favorites of the elders in our group)! Hope to make it up to the Oregon Coast again and stop in soon! read more

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We had a great breakfast here and it was absolutely delicious. The service was good. We had not been here in several years and it really hasn't changed much. To the person who said that the chicken fried steak did not state it came with sausage gravy, it does note it right on the menu. if you look at the menu photos here on yelp, you will also see that it is pretty clear. Lol Anyway I would highly recommend this place to anyone stopping by. The only reason for four stars is that we waited a while for our order to be taken but they were busy. I would highly suggest it! read more

I stumbled on this cozy log cabin style restaurant on the way back from visiting the Oregon coast. This place is HUGE and has an old-timey feel with carved wood statues and taxidermy decor. There are giant carved wood statues near the entrance and old logging equipment around the outside of the building. Did I mention that this place is HUGE? Plenty of seating for large groups or event gatherings. Like the rest of the state, staffing seemed limited but we didn't have to wait for a table. Everything looked clean and tidy. I ordered the Rainbow Trout for dinner and Strawberry Rhubarb cobbler ala mode for desert. Everything tasted fresh; fish had a nice crust, green beans were perfectly crunchy, but the strawberry rhubarb was PERFECTION. If you like American home style cooking or just delicious cobbler then definitely stop here to grab a bite! read more

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We live in North Carolina, but my Dad is from Oregon. Everytime we get to Oregon, Camp 18 is a must. Amazing clam chowder.

A lot of the reviews you'll read here rate everything including the food, increasing their scores. But when you check on reviews that solely review the food, it's not that great. In fact, the food there isn't even better than diner food. The French dip that my wife had got her so sick that she threw up what she ate in the restroom. While this was happening, none of the staff asked if she was fine, as I helped her hobble across the restaurant to the restroom. The ground sirloin I had tasted nothing, with only the greasy onions giving it flavor. I love greasy food, but when I have to season it myself, you know that the chef isn't tasting these. The fries were good though. The ambiance is tied to a logger narrative that is just ok. I've been in a lot of these types of places, and with a gift shop nearby, it feels like a tourist trap of sorts. Historical, sure. But there's other places in Oregon that tell this story better. Overall, I was really really looking forward to dining here. But the service and food isn't enough for me to become a regular patron. read more

Great family business with comfort food and a friendly atmosphere. I was a little surprised at the prices, but would still go back, if for nothing else that berry cobbler was outstanding! read more

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The place is spectacular. Hugh and very interesting. The food is just average and a tad expensive.

Drove 21/2 hours to be extremely disappointed. I ordered the Eggs Benedict and my eggs were overcooked...like hard. The english mudfin was burnt. My husband had a bacon cheeseburger that literally had 1 piece of bacon and was flavorless and overcooked. I had water and brought my own flavoring and the waitress had a cow, wth. Left here severly disappointed and pissed. read more

Stopped at about 8:45 on a Monday late September, had breakfast wife had biscuits and gravy combo, I had French toast combo food good came out very fast not a lot people. Good service and good food. read more

Restaurant and gift shop along Hwy 26 towards the ocean. It's pretty hard to miss as it is a big log building with a lot of wood carvings, and the insides is set up with a rustic lumberjack and hunting lodge theme. I like the look. The place is big, but it was busy during Sunday lunch hour. The menu is typical American diner fare with some northwest ingredients for some dishes. I got the fried razor clam breakfast dish, which came with eggs and home fries. The razor clams were fried. The taste was okay, but it was a little chewy. The prices are a little more expensive than a typical diner, but not too bad for a road side tourist attraction. read more

Camp 18 Restaurant - American Near Me - Seaside, Oregon

The food was really good and the service was amazing they were really nice. It was kinda in the middle of nowhere but it's worth it read more

Camp 18 Restaurant - American Near Me - Seaside, Oregon

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Lovely stop for lunch in early July. We've driven past this place for decades. Today, my husband wanted to stop for lunch. I wasn't intrigued or even interested. I thought I knew what we'd experience--diner food. I was right, and I was incredibly wrong. First of all, my husband likes diner food--so do all the men in my life. Say, "Ham Slab," which the menu does have, and the men in my life have a dilemma because that sounds so damn good to them. They tell me their conclusion is evidence-based. But I digress. We were seated immediately, even though the restaurant was busy--it was a calm, busy; an intelligent busy. The wait staff was expert, and I marveled at the calm, purposeful, professional way the tables were quickly cleared, cleaned and readied for the next guest. We were there about an hour, and no table was left untended. Everything was calm, graceful, and peaceful--and it was busy. I appreciate businesses like this. The interior is amazing--massive old growth timber, history captured on the walls and in the beautiful tables--even the check in / paying counter is a work of art in the old growth timber. We were lucky to sit by the windows that face the creek, woods, and the multiple bird feeders, which were visited by colorful, local birds. Lovely. Lunch was diner food, but great diner food. My salad was fresh and exactly what I wanted. My husband's omelette, biscuit, potatoes and whatever else were perfectly cooked; he loved it. The service was thoughtful with multiple check ins with out being intrusive. As people came and went, the tables were quietly and quickly cleared and cleaned. Within minutes new guests were seated. Our wait person delivered our check and told us where to pay--there was no waiting, no confusion. Bonus: we had time on a beautiful July day, so we wandered through the grounds outside the restaurant. We particularly enjoyed the short trail through the woods; it was a great stroll after our lunch. Satisfied, we left, vowing to return to this very special place. read more

I haven't been to Camp 18 in over 30 years, last time I was here Kyrstin was around 6 years old. The food was what I remembered except for the potato's...I guess you can't expect perfection. I got the combo monster stack, eggs sausage, bacon and potatoes. My wife loved her French Toast with Marrionberry syrup. read more

Camp 18 Restaurant - American Near Me - Seaside, Oregon

A PNW institution and welcome respite from a long drive. Generous portions of food. Lovely historic atmosphere!

Fun family tradition to stop on the way to the beach! Cool inside and outside for kids & the food is delicious. Love coming in!

We stopped in for lunch a couple of days ago on our way home from Seaside. We've eaten there a few times before, but I guess we forgot that it's nothing special. The food is average, the service is so-so, and they really could stand to update the menu. The restaurant is in need of a deep cleaning and a bit of 'freshening up'. It's a landmark for sure, but next time we drive by that way , we'll give it a pass. read more

I ordered food to go, maybe that's why it wasn't great? I called in the order, picked it up 10 minutes later, and I'm still confused how the fries were freezing cold, soggy and the tuna sandwich soaked. Plus Diet Pepsi? Just no. Even if they cooked it immediately when I called it in it couldn't have been like that, right? Will give them points though, for the fun ambiance and the quick service. read more

I have been visiting Camp 18 for many years, and have fond childhood memories of stopping here on the way to the coast. The atmosphere here is the biggest reason to stop, both inside and outside. There are plenty of historical logging-related items around to look at and read about, and the inside of the lodge itself has such a great feel of stepping back in time and really understanding the soul of the place. This is very Pacific Northwest. It's hard to describe the sheer size of these giant logs, you just have to stand next to them. I have always had positive experiences with the friendly waitstaff, and restrooms have been clean (at the very least, far cleaner than anywhere nearby). There is a small gift-shop area here too (very small area but with useful things like mugs and hats) so if you forgot to get a keepsake at the beach you have another chance to find a good one. I would put the food at a solid 3-star "okay". It is all good, it's just mostly very typical diner-food that you could get anywhere. On this visit I got a BLT on sourdough with fries; normally I do a burger with a slice of marionberry pie (one of the few menu items I'd consider a local specialty). They were happy to do a to-go order, and I enjoyed my meal outdoors while admiring the beautiful nearby forested areas. In summary, this is a must-stop if you're in the area, just know that you aren't necessarily there for the food. read more

Amazing looking place, food on the other hand has went way down hill I was not impressed, I had clam chowder, sister had a omelette and looked like froze potato's very boring omelette was very bwhat so ever the grounds are impressive food unimpressive read more

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