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    Goondocks Bistro

    4.9 (16 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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    Steve H.

    This place is ligit! From the exterior I took it to mainly be a burger joint. However, it turns out they have barbecue! Smoked brisket, and pulled pork, and ribs. I tried the Smoked Brisket sandwich and it was incredibly good. Really top notch brisket. Smokey and tender and luscious. Can't wait to try the pulled pork sandwich next time. My wife had a smash burger, which was also really good. They don't have french fries, which seems odd for place that mostly serves burgers (didn't want to hassle with a deep fryer). They have barbecue joint sides instead. Baked beans. Cole slaw. Mac and cheese. I had mac and cheese, which was nothing special really. But that brisket! Wow! Outstanding. These folks do barbecue right.

    Jay C.

    You can smell the bbq from the sidewalk and I'm so glad we walked in for a meal! Had the chili brisket dog and it was very tasty as well as the Mac and cheese! Highly recommend

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    Jeanne B.

    This new spot in Astoria boasts pitsmoked BBQ, Artisan Burgers, and Goondocks hospitality. We had lunch and had to take about half home. My fresh housemade pasta side instead of fries was a great fresh option. Heather and John have done an amazing job at creating a new iconic restaurant in Astoria. With a nod to the Goonies, fans young and old poured in today. Highly recommend!!

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    This time I tried the brisket and ribs....so good, great place for all yur smoked meats and smash burgers

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    My new favorite restaurant. Fantastic ribs and brisket. Just delicious. I'll be back.

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    Fort George Brewery + Public House - Pepper burger

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    4.0(2k reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    Wow kewl place! We were caping in Long Beach and decided to come into town for fish n chips. Glad…read morewe did. You order up front then they bring your food out. It's really fast and efficient. It's def a brew pub. The pizza part upstairs is closed for today. Had the best beer called Divinity ( Marionberry wheat beer) yummy. Chick beer lol. The fish n chips is Albacore Tuna. I had the oysters n chips, John and mom had fish n chips. One bowl of seafood chowder to share was delish. It had everything in it! Including fish too. We are so full but satisfied.. I did want to try the sourdough bread pudding with warm fruit and whip to share... maybe next time. It was really busy in here on a Friday afternoon. We even had to wait for. Table to leave. Glad we came. I bet they roll up the bay doors when it's summer!

    Loved this spot! Great beer, fun atmosphere, and I liked that they had an upstairs pizza area. Most…read moreof the staff were amazing and super friendly. The only negative experience was with the guy seating us upstairs, he definitely had a bit of an attitude. We ordered a 16" half Almighty and half Margherita pizza along with a Caesar salad. The pizza was really good overall, although they definitely could've put more cheese on the Margherita side because it felt a little skimpy. Still very tasty though. The Caesar salad unfortunately tasted really old, but our server was fantastic, apologized immediately, and removed it from the bill without issue. Great customer service honestly made a big difference. Overall, I'd definitely come back!

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    Workers Tavern

    3.9(187 reviews)
    0.9 mi
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    Great breakfast! Made a ribeye for my husband, was delicious. Eggs perfectly cooked over easy.read more

    A group of us stopped into Worker's Tavern for breakfast on our way home back to WA…read more Free street parking can be found. Discover is an accepted form of payment. Worker's Tavern offers a full bar along with slot machines. There is an ATM on-site for those who need to take money out to gamble with. Indoors is small but has tables to seat large groups. In the back one will find an outdoor seating area with a dissimilar vibe than the tavern. During our visit, the kitchen staff was about 45 minutes late so we weren't able to order breakfast right away. Once the kitchen staff decided to show up, there were quite a few people ready to order their breakfast which caused disjointed and undercooked meal deliveries. Table service was not offered inside or outside. All transactions are done at the bar. The breakfast menu doesn't list pricing and when I asked about the prices, I was told they change regularly. Shady statement. While waiting for the kitchen staff I sipped on a Bloody Mary for $12 and my wife sipped on a Screwdriver for $6.50. The Bloody Mary seemed a bit overpriced to me. Two people in our group ordered the Chicken Fried Steak and it was still frozen on the inside when served. Worker's Tavern corrected the meals; however, I'm certain the meals were undercooked due to the pressure of the late kitchen staff and the hungry demands of the morning patrons. It is imperative that staff show up at their scheduled shift times. I wanted to try the Cheddar Fritters & Syrup but was told they were out of the item. My wife and I shared the Mushroom Swiss Omelet for $14 + $4.25 up-charge to add sausage to the omelet. We were both happy with our meal choice. Overall, Worker's Tavern has potential; however, that potential was severely during our visit.

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    Dee Dee Thai II

    4.6(17 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    Ok......so let me start off with saying I love Thai. I'll get Phad Thai with chicken to check out…read moreany new place. That said, I've eaten it ordered from ladies squatting next to rocket stoves on the street...and I want my Thai properly spiced, like my eyelids oughta sweat. American Thai food is adjusted to our tastebuds. So, I typically get it as hot as I can, and add my own chili dust. Folks, I have met my new go-to Thai! They offer spice levels one through five. I ordered it a six. The server told me she could adjust it up to a nine spice level, if I needed that. Um, no ma'am! Six is delightful! Phad Thai tends to accentuate the savory and sweet in most presentations. Not so, this savory, crunchy, tart, and fiery masterclass in Thai noodles! It was incredible. I cannot wait to go back and put myself at the mercy of their amazing presentations of what many will visually recognize as "Thai"......but your tastebuds are in for a treat! This is a destination food truck, people! Wow. I decided, on the strength of the Phad Thai, I should taste the Thom Kha Gai I ordered before I chilled it for my intended lunch tomorrow...... Yeah, so Dee Dee has spice DOWN! Her food also has the delightful flavor layering I love most in really good SE Asian food. The mushrooms in the soup? Buttery, and perfectly cooked. A delightful springiness. The tomatoes are bright and soft. The onions still have body, and onion flavor........and there's a lot of lemongrass and galangal floating around in there! Like the other entree, the Thom Kha is super special. I'm so glad this is a local option for me......my belly has a delightful burn, my lips are only slightly numb, and I'm really content with my Thai tea and mango juice. Love this place already.

    Ordered a couple of apps to go with the buoy beer at the taproom and what a waste of money. Veggie…read morespring rolls and tempura shrimp Very greasy, mushy, AND tasteless! Only able to do one of each Ick

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    Tuimato Hawaiian Bbq - BBQ Thin slice Teriyaki Beef

    Tuimato Hawaiian Bbq

    4.9(20 reviews)
    0.7 mi

    We have been to multiple islands in Hawaii and have had great Hawaiian food in California. This…read morefood truck was a surprise and it was amazing. Positives: -their prices were very good and reasonable. -you get a lot of food, great bang for your buck. It was much appreciated especially coming from California where everything still costs an arm and a leg. It's so bad in California that I would have to share with my wife when we go out to try and save money. Sure we can stay home, but we're on vacation and I want to give her a good time. In California I would have to decide between filling up my tank or going out to eat ‍ -we got the BBQ mix plate which had short ribs, teriyaki chicken, and bbq beef. Everything tasted great, I loved how the chicken wasn't too sweet. My wife loved the galbi, that's saying a lot because she's very picky with her galbi. It was just the right amount of savory and had just the right amount of fat. We also got the poke bowl, the fish wasn't too sweet very good and tasted fresh. -service was quick and friendly Ambiance: Note that this is a food truck though they gave a small covered area for rainy days and if you want to eat your food right away. It's that food. Overall 5/5 We didn't expect to find such good Hawaiian food in Astoria, can't wait to come back.

    When: Sunday Jan. 18th. 2026; 1:00 pm., ordered (2) take-out plates…read more This Hawaiian Comfort Food truck has a great location in Astoria. It's on property at a Shell gas station with a convenience store and Growler Guys branch. There is enough strategic parking spots for quick pick up and go. The ambiance of this spot is that there is ample outdoor seating for those brave enough to handle the weather, with most of them covered for rain protection. The service was authentic Hawaiian Style customer service. It always starts off " Whoa, what part you from"... And the conversation could go on for hours without even talking about food. Owner is from Wahiawa (Island of Oahu), his cousin helping him cook is from Waiahole (Oahu) and the daughter of the owner was taking the orders up front. The first test of any Hawaiian Comfort Food eatery is the weight of the take out container. If you need two hands to carry the package, then your in for a treat. The BBQ mix plate was on-point. The Teri-Beef had the right amount of sweetness and juicyness making it a must try for any first timer trying Hawaiian comfort food or former Kamaaina, craving for Island grinds. When people travel along the Oregon Coast, Fish & Chips or seafood is always on top of the eating bucket list. However, you may want to add Tuimato's to that bucket list, for belly satisfaction and enjoying a little bit of Hawaiian Style hospitality.

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    Bridgewater Bistro - Wild Salmon B.L.T. Sandwich* ** & a cup of Clam & Mussel Chowder - phenomenal lunch!

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    4.0(1.3k reviews)
    1.0 mi
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    This is an another great place by the sea. I really dig the vibes here. Nice and open with high…read moreceilings. 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.

    For the price point, there were a lot of missteps. I understand tourist area restaurants don't…read morealways 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

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    T Paul's Supper Club - Fresh basil artichoke Dip made from scratch when ordered every time.

    T Paul's Supper Club

    4.0(387 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    Had lunch at T. Paul's Supper Club today (May 29, 2026) -- we highly recommend!…read more We went for halibut fish & chips but got the lunch special: two halibut fish tacos for $22.00 -- an amazing bargain. The halibut was fresh Had lunch at T. Paul's Supper Club today (May 29, 2026) -- highly recommend! We went for halibut fish & chips but got the lunch special: two halibut fish tacos for $22.00 -- an amazing bargain. The halibut was fresh, the beer batter perfect, and the tacos came on large flour shells with melted cheese on the bottom. I also tried the crab mac & cheese (couldn't resist) -- huge portions, packed with crab (including claw meat) and so delicious that we boxed the leftovers for dinner. Ended the haul with a slice of carrot cake to enjoy later. Island-themed decor, great happy hour, friendly service. Must-try for great food, drinks, and service., and the beer batter perfect, and the tacos came on large flour shells with melted cheese on the bottom. I also tried the crab mac & cheese (couldn't resist) -- huge portions, packed with crab (including claw meat) and so delicious that we boxed the leftovers for dinner. Ended the haul with a slice of carrot cake to enjoy later. Island-themed decor, great happy hour, friendly service. Must-try for great food, drinks, and service.

    We were finishing out 24 hours in the quaint, quirky town of Astoria, after enjoying some amazing…read morerestaurants and all I wanted was a salad. We had managed to eat seafood at every meal and when I saw that T Paul's Supper Club had a Louie salad on the menu (I'm a sucker for a good Louie) we were in! I'm not totally sure of the vibe they're going for and, to be fair I've only been inside one supper club and it was in Las Vegas, so maybe not a fair comparison. We accidentally walked into the bar section, which seemed like a tiki bar. We were sat in the restaurant, which was decorated with an amateurish mish mosh of seemingly random items. I didn't see a stage, but maybe there was a place for a performer. We were there for lunch. The many is extensive, but also don't seem special. Lots of tiki type drinks and many menu items you'd expect. We ordered the calamari to share, on the recommendation of the server. It was pretty good. We also ordered the Louie Louie to share, which actually isn't on the lunch menu but they kindly agreed to make it for us. I should have been alerted when the server asked what kind of dressing we wanted. She listed several, not including thousand island. I responded, "I think a Louie traditionally has thousand island, do you have that?" She did. The salad had many of the elements, most importantly a good sized amount of lump crab meat. That part was good! The other elements were meh. I would have liked avocado. And I think if you're doing a $30 Louie, you need a special dressing. There were maybe 8 bacon bits. Just not a flavorful Louie. Maybe they do other things well, but I won't be back.

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    T Paul's Supper Club - Fresh basil artichoke Dip made from scratch when ordered every time.

    Fresh basil artichoke Dip made from scratch when ordered every time.

    T Paul's Supper Club - We're known for having the best burgers in Astoria. The Astor Burger is our classic using Tillamook cheddar and our Boom Boom sauce.

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    We're known for having the best burgers in Astoria. The Astor Burger is our classic using Tillamook cheddar and our Boom Boom sauce.

    Carruthers - Brussels Sprouts were money

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    4.0(259 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$$

    I have absolutely fallen in love with this gem of a restaurant! We celebrated our anniversary…read moredinner here, and the food was truly amazing. January sounded like a slower season for them, which showed since we were the only diners that evening. Honestly, it made the experience even more special. The waiter, who was also the bartender, was incredible. Unfortunately, we did not catch his name, but he was working on January 10th and did a fantastic job. He was attentive, welcoming, and genuinely great at what he does. On to the food. We started with the fresh baked bread and Brussels sprouts. I never thought Brussels sprouts could steal the show, but these were packed with flavor and absolutely delicious. I ordered the linguine, and my boyfriend had the filet with crab and hollandaise sauce. Both dishes were outstanding and truly next level. The vibe of the restaurant was perfect. Very chic and sophisticated, which felt ideal for celebrating an anniversary. We actually loved that it was quiet because it felt like all the attention was on us. We will definitely be back!

    Quite nice old fashioned indoor design. Good for a date night…read more Short rib's quite decent amount but a bit dry. Has a nice char flavor. Goes well with the mashed potatoes but wish it has some sauce. Also should've ordered some side veggies. Quite a lot of meat without veggie Orange crème brûlée is a great idea, however, the orange flavor is quite artificial and overly sweet. Could've been an amazing dessert if used real orange zest/puree

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    Osso Buco

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    Goondocks Bistro - bbq - Updated May 2026

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