I wish I could give this place six stars. I took my family of six here, and what a hidden gem this…read moreplace is! It's clearly a locals spot. Everyone is friendly, and the couple that run it will make you feel welcome. It reminded me of going to my grandmother's place when I was kid. Everyone gathered at the table and talking. It's a very small place and doesn't support many people which adds to the charm. I primarily rate a place on the quality of the food, which is absolutely amazing here, but the owners are what make the difference at this place. Thank you both for treating us so well when we visited. You are amazing people and you run an amazing restaurant!

Wow! What an amazing dining experience. Local dive diner meets Michelin star experience. Yes,…read moreyou'll have to wait a while for a seat at its counter. Yes, you'll have to wait a while for your food. And yes, it's slightly on the expensive side, but considering all the food is hand made in house, it's worth every penny. Wait, every nickel, pennies are out of circulation now. I've never seen a calmer cook in my life. The server is a gem. I cannot recommend this place enough. Just give yourself plenty of time to get a seat and eat your meal. Not a place to be in a hurry.

Delicious food!!!! The crab cakes and the bread (especially for being gf!) were phenomenal, and the…read moresalmon was delicious! Our drinks were wonderful as well. Zach was very attentive and kind, and I could tell how much he cared about my table's experience and meals. Will definitely be returning next time I'm in Newport!

If you are looking for something special this is it. I can't believe there is a place like this…read moretucked away in Newport, OR. We went to Zach's Bistro for a Mother's Day dinner. It did not disappoint. Everything was fantastic, made with such care and creativity it was like an artistic experience. Zach is really fun and personable and passionate about what he does. He makes each ingredient shine. Everything was so good it's hard to pick a favorite. Stand outs for me were the mussels and the venison. I had no idea venison could be so tender and the mussels were perfect. I'm very lactose intolerant and he had no problem making me delicious food that I could safely eat, including a strawberry crisp with nondairy "icecream". Just wonderful. In fact that describes our entire experience there.

Excellent fresh food and amazing service. Location is beautiful and the amenities and ambiance are…read moretop notch!! The oysters on the half shell are a great choice and sooooo tasty. The soups we had were some of the best I have ever had. The fresh fish selections on the menu were so tasty and the flavors and presentation of the food were again top notch!! Definitely going to go there again

Driving back from Yachats we decided to stop in Newport on the way back to Portland. Did some…read morewindow shopping and souvenir shopping down by the water. We passed many other seafood restaurants along the way but decided to stop in Pacific Shrimp company for lunch. On one side was the fish counter and the other side was an eatery with big glass windows that let you see the production floor. No secrets here. Menu was nice and simple. Seafood, seafood and more seafood. My buddy got the clam chowder and crab/shrimp cocktail. I decided on the shrimp po' boy with a side of cheese toast topped with Tillamook cheese. Let me tell you that shrimp was so sweet and fresh! Had I would of known of the goodness before I sat down I would have just ordered a funnel for them to just pour it down my throat. We were apart of the clean plate club that day. We left trying to figure out the recipe for the po' boy and how to transport some shrimp back to Portland. I highly recommend this place. Good service. 5star food at 2star prices. Thank you for a good seafood experience.

We stopped at Aquarium Village with a tour bus full of middle schoolers that play in a band. This…read moreplace is a disaster. Im so confused by the people calling the owner "sweet." She yelled at us, "What do you want?!" And "hurry up, I'm busy!" Some of the kids were sitting outside her place and she yelled at them to move and to stop blocking the entrance for other customers. We were literally the only people at the Aquarium Village at this time. I guess she didn't want our business?

It's like going to Grandma's. Warm, welcoming, covered with photos and memorabilia. And Mollie can…read moreflat-out cook. Had the albacore tuna melt. Prepared to order - she even asked what kind of relish and onions I wanted (if any) in the tuna. It's served on her own store-baked sourdough bread. And the clam chowder is some of the best I've ever had on the coast. I'll definitely be back!

I visited this restaurant for the first time yesterday. It was an amazing experience…read more A great waiter. Very polished and professional. We ordered drinks and an appetizer to start. He suggested we have a sampling taste of the soups of the day before ordering. We settled on two different cups of soup. Then ordered our entrees. One was a basic hamburger plain with just bacon. The person who ordered it said it was the best tasting burger he ever had. I ordered the bouillabaisse that had shrimp. Scallops, crab, and a wonderful piece of Halibut. The sauce was extremely tasty. Another entree sautéed oysters. Everything was outstanding. We don't stop and ordered desserts that our waiter suggested. It was just a fantastic experience.

Side Door Cafe had been a long-time favorite of mine for many years of annual visits to this part…read moreof the Oregon Coast, but I had not visited for several recent years due to a serious family illness. Upon returning this year, I looked forward to another great meal there. I was surprised to find that Side Bar Cafe has changed quite a bit from what I remembered. In the past the restaurant used only the southern part of the building it's in, with maybe 16 tables, which created a warm and quiet atmosphere suitable for a date night. I was surprised to find that they have expanded to include many more tables and a second bar in the adjoining space, which was formerly rarely used, seemingly only for random entertainment events. This created a busier and noisier environment, which I didn't enjoy as much. The list of food and beverages on the menu is much greater than in that distant past. From what I could tell from one visit the food is just as good as it was, but the place felt more crowded and the service was more rushed due to the volume of guests, and the noise level was definitely higher. I will go again on my next visit to the area, but my fond expectations will have changed.

Our seven member family enjoyed delicious meals here. Great selection of seafood and very well…read moreprepared. The service was outstanding. I;very been coming to Newport for years and never tried this restaurant. I will be back,

Great food tasty food Generous quantities and friendly…read moreservice - Highly recommended! Seafood gumbo and Sharks' cioponno and linguini are amazing. We also ordered catch of the day fish - it was a little pricy but it is delicious

Que Bueno! This…read moreplace was awesome! Yes, some of the staff doesn't speak much English, but perhaps that's the mark of an excellent Mexican restaurant. The workers were attentive, kind, and did their best to answer questions. We ordered tacos with a variety of meats, and all were delicious. The horchata and jamaica were great, too!

Ordered the pastor & tostadas de ceviche. I came on opening day…read more Just getting around to post a review, for being the first day they did great, staff was a little nervous. Over all okay got the food was slightly lukewarm, but had good flavor since I've been back to give them another chance to reveal themselves but food wasn't hot! The Trompo, El Pastore tacos, have a good flavor, but they use tons of condiments, and you will be burping the seasoning for days. The fish style was good, the fish was slightly overcooked. I believe they used tilapia for their ceviche. Not really sure I'm coming back, try for yourself. Let me know what you think. Looks like they had a set up for DJing or for music, I'm pretty sure it's going to get better.

Had the Banh Mi sandwich and a "wee lime pie". It was hands down the best Banh Mi I've had. It was…read moremade thusly fabulous by the spam/pate with a touch of heat-- not just a siracha but a complex 'pic'. Glad we have such a tasty option here in Newport. I look forward to great things.

Incredible food, great portion size and reasonably priced. I love that their menu changes daily,…read moreit's fun waiting to see what they'll offer each day. You can taste the love that goes into their food for sure.