I always make it a point to visit Mo's when we are at Cannon Beach. Moving forward I will look for better options.. The service and food is ilacking. It took the waitress 20 minutes to even acknowledge us and then take our order. We order steamers, fried shrimp, fried clam strips and clam chowder. The steamer had no flavor and was luke warm. The fried shrimp and fried clams taste like it came from the local grocery store. The chowder is full of potatos and very few clams. The only thing going for them is the water view. read more

Amazing food and great service. Has a great view to the beach. Right next to our hotel. So can go walk on the beach and build the appetite and go eat. Then walk back to hotel. Don't have to drive or worry about traffic. read more

Mo's Seafood & Chowder - Blackened Shrimp appetizer. - Seafood Near Me - Cannon Beach, Oregon

I miss the Old Mo's. This place is now void of character. Feels like a cafeteria. Amazing views of Haystack and the beach though.

I grew up driving up to the coast from Beaverton and always stopping at a Moe's for their clam chowder. I had to take my husband to try it for his fiirst trip to the coast! We had two cups of their clam chowder and their fried clam strips. Unfortunately the clam chowder had a super thick oil layer on top so when we opened it, it spilled everywhere :( but once reincorporated it tastes fine. The Star was definitely the fried clams! With their cocktail sauce was super good!!! During covid there's no dine in services but you can order online and they'll text you when it's ready! read more

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Atmosphere is pretty upbeat! But oh my gosh YOU CAN NOT BEAT THE VIEWS!!! Seafood, and staring at the ocean, views of Haystack, the beach, it's breath taking! The prices are a bit spendy but not bad for a touristy location! They have a cute little gift shop in the front too which is super convenient! The food is/was delicious! Amazing!! Worth every bite!! Brandon H was our Server and he was spot on too! We would definitely eat at Mo's again! read more

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This was a delicious experience! They have fish and chips with halibut! Delish! And the view is wonderful, whole package.

Visited this particular location for the first time recently. I've noticed the quality of another Mos location elsewhere declining and had stopped eating at Mo's all together. But I'm so glad I tried this one out! The food quality and freshness is great. The view from the dining patio can't be beat. read more

Food was fine. The waitress seemed less than excited to be there. Ambiance was good with a great view of the beach. My only regret is that I got food poisoning from their ranch dressing. That's the only thing I had different in my group and it made me super sick from all ends! TMI but that's the truth! Otherwise meh....didn't leave me wanting more. Cool gift shop tho! read more

First time here. The food is amazing, shrimp appetizer, clam chowder my husband had to take some home. Highly recommend. Hot, fresh, delish meal. read more

A local restaurant with 3 locations. Highlights of the food included the Beer-battered Fish and chips. The fish had a crunchy batter with tender fish inside. Fries were also battered. The clam chowder was thick and well flavored. However the Clam strips were really small and didn't taste like anything besides batter. The breaded fish was more dry/ a little tough on the inside which was quite different then the delicious beer-battered fish. *The restaurant initially messed up our order but after a quick call, the manager was very happy to correct the problem. Covid update--masks required, staff wears masks as well. Felt very comfortable eating here. read more

Wasn't expecting much when coming here, but once we got seated and received our food it exceeded our expectations actually! We got seated outdoors since we had our dog with us. Ordered the clam chowder which was better than a soup we ordered in town somewhere. Mo's is more chunkier and heartier. We ordered the shrimp Louie and the fried seafood platter. I believe it came with cod, shrimp, and clams. All of it was delicious and OMG the Texas toast that came with it.... I couldn't stop eating it it was so perfect. Haha. Lots of parking if you are driving in! read more

Mo's Seafood & Chowder - Clam chowder - Seafood Near Me - Cannon Beach, Oregon

Great food at a great price! And very good service by their staff! We have never had bad service at MO's!! read more

It seems everyone knows Mo's ... So, sure, there may not be motivation (get it?) to check out this location on the beach at Tolovana Park, but the momentous location IS THE REASON to come here. Well, that and the chowder and friendly service. With the restaurant offering indoor and outdoor views of Tolovana Beach, Oregon coast, and Haystack Rock at Cannon Beach, the setting is a wonderful way to enjoy a panoramic (and satisfying) lunch. The restaurant was packed and the day sunny ... so, we opted for take out and sat at a picnic table overlooking the sand and surf. At Mo's it's all about the chowder ... the Clam Chowder ... made creamy New England style with Bacon and Pixie Dust. It's famous, and filling, if not fantastic, which makes it impossible to avoid when ordering. Almost as rich is Mo's Oyster Stew. The server said make it a double and we agreed ... which isn't twice as large, but has twice the number of oysters. I think I like the chowder more, but if you love oysters, get this thin stew and make it double. For something hearty, we split a pile of Beer-battered Halibut Fish and Chips plus an extra Shrimp Skewer. The fried fish was flaky and fine while the Fries were crispy and addictive. The shrimp ok, but I wouldn't get it again. If you're at Tolovana Beach and hungry, join the crowd that knows Mo's. read more

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Came here for a quick dinner. Food is edible but why would you eat here when there are so many great places close by. Very sterile and I would come for a beer/cocktail if I could sit by the window. It is right in the beach and watching the ocean is incredible. But there are other places with views and better food. Skip this place and find one that is way better. read more

This place is a staple for Cannon Beach, but in general the service is slow. The food isn't great except the clam chowder is pretty good. It's just needs a really big renovation and update and they need to get waiters that are classy and more in tune with the customers, and the outside of the place is just ugly in general, it's like a fast food diner but can't go wrong with the clam chowder soup. read more

Great to see Mo's offering more gluten-free options and taking care to clean the grills for celiac sensitive folks. We had the grilled cod fish tacos and sandwich. They offer GF buns. Fish was ok - nothing very tasty to write about. The cole slaw salads with shrimp were delicious. Wish they'd serve a version of their chowder that is gluten-free. Can't be that difficult to use corn starch or other non-gluten thickener. Since chowder is something that draws folks to Mo's they'd expand their clientele! They also have nice outdoor seating right on the beach! read more

This is one of those should have listened to the reviews...3 for the location and service otherwise would have been 1. I wish I would have gotten the waitresses name because she was attentive and friendly. The view and location was perfect being right on the beach but that is where the good ends. I will say the chowder was decent. Everything else was prepackaged, frozen and just not good. We got onion rings, I mean how hard is it to bread your own and not over cook? The fish and chips was the same. Well the fries were okay, the fish definitely a no. I got a salad that came with shrimp and the shrimp was so unappetizing. Like mush slopped on top of the salad. Would not come back unless they changed some things up. The price is not worth the crap you get. read more

Mo's Seafood & Chowder - Nasty shrimp that was slopped into the salad - Seafood Near Me - Cannon Beach, Oregon

Unbelievably bad experience. Keep in mind my family and I have been going there for over 20 years. Saturday night we ordered takeout. Very simple order. They forgot our fries, our bowl of clam chowder that we were charged for, and the food was not up to standard. But the most egregious incident is the way the woman at the counter treated my wife. Upon picking up the order at 630, my wife asked for an extra tartar sauce. Keep in mind we have a toddler with us. Instead of being polite and saying "no problem" as one with expect from a restaurant, the woman working the counter was annoyed and said "well, you did not request one in your order..." She just stood there until we asked again. Didn't realize the extra tartar sauce was such an inconvenience at a seafood restaurant. She reluctantly got the extra tartar sauce. Just a bad experience altogether. Food was soggy, they forgot items and a customer service was terrible read more

Great ocean views and awesome service with pretty darn good food! I've been to 3 MO's restaurants and I've never been disappointed. No need to add anything else except go and enjoy! read more

Oh my goodness... loved everything from the clam chowder to the bay shrimp sandwich! Hubby loved the clam strips! Not busy and we were served immediately. Of course we'll be going back! read more

Mo's Seafood & Chowder - Clam strips, chowder and the bay shrimp sandwich! - Seafood Near Me - Cannon Beach, Oregon

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As always, a beautiful view of the haystack rock on a nice sunny April afternoon from the patuo. Good service, delucious food A perfect small lunch read more

Mo's Seafood & Chowder - chowder french fries and garlic toast - Seafood Near Me - Cannon Beach, Oregon

Food was great (seafood) and our server Ashley, was great! Every customer looked happy, that's hard to do these days.

Amazing view and good food. A everything we ordered was fresh but we had to wait about 45-50m to get seated read more

Mo's Seafood & Chowder - Grilled Salmon - Seafood Near Me - Cannon Beach, Oregon

You get what you pay for. If you just want something decent to fill you up then this is the place for you. We got our food fast and there was a nice view. read more

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My brother and I brought our out of town family here for lunch 9/24/2024. I don't expect exceptional quality from Mo's (the chowder is flat and lacking in clam flavor, to say the least), but love the view so we decided to give it (another) try. At least the last time we came, the waitstaff was friendly. Not so this time around. I worked in the restaurant industry for over a decade, including as a manager, and have never experienced rudeness to the extent we did yesterday. The waitress barely acknowledged us, was abrupt and unprofessional, and visibly rolled her eyes when my sister, who was not feeling well, said she wasn't ordering anything. I was literally taken aback by her behavior. Had we not had my very hungry 83 year old mother with us, we would have walked out then and there. I would have asked to speak to a manager, but all of the staff looked equally perturbed to be inconvenienced by their customers. I guess it should have been a clue when we walked in and heard another customer say, as they were leaving, "Well, we'll never come here again". It was downright shameful and, not only will I never return, I will tell everyone I know about our experience. P.S. in reading the vast majority of positive reviews, it is no wonder most are from out of state and likely haven't experienced the excellent seafood Oregon has to offer. Do yourselves a favor and go to Ecola Seafood downtown and walk a few blocks to take in the views. It'll be worth the time and effort. read more

You're at the beach and you wanna eat like you're at the beach. Step up here and grab a seat with a view of the shore, sip a cold beer and have a hot serving of clam chowder. Mo's does it just like that! The clam chowder should be called crack chowder because you'll be slurping one spoonful after another in rapid takes. Our smart server recommended we get the family style since three of us ordered chowder. A piping hot pot of bubbling gooey New England style deliciousness graced our table and we didn't look back.... except to take in the nice views of the ocean through the window. I paired the chowder with a shrimp cabbage salad which tasted great. The other two ordered dinner salads with shrimp and my dad ordered the shrimp medley (skewers, cocktail, Louie: a shrimp trifecta). The shrimp is tiny but fresh and compliments the salad well. We finished everything and still had chowder to take home. Beer goes well with seafood and they represent with local brews from breweries in Oregon. My favorite is Rogue's Dead Guy ale, located in Newport. Not too bitter and nice finish. Just don't drink too many or you'll look like a dead guy. Haha! I'll definitely keep this place in my mind, heart, and food palace. Get over here and Get to the Chowdah! read more

Mo's Seafood & Chowder - Get to the Chowdah! (Arnold voice) - Seafood Near Me - Cannon Beach, Oregon

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Great views. Delicious clam chowder. Slightly awkward staff, and one waiter wearing a Thor's hammer around his neck (which is a low-key swastika). The amazing location and family friendliness cannot compensate for how tasteless and uninspired the food is. I'll probably go back here for the view, and just order ice cream. Just don't be fooled by the corporate food photography like I was. read more

Mo's Seafood & Chowder - View of Haystack Rock at sunset from beside the Mo's outdoor dining patio. - Seafood Near Me - Cannon Beach, Oregon

We were staying at Tolovana Inn and Really appreciated how close it was. The staff were Wonderful and Helpful! The food was Disappointing! We had the Fish platter and the fish though well fried were tasteless due to No seasoning! Even light seasoning will enhance the flavor of the fish! We did really enjoy the chowder and French fries! read more

Great place for lunch. Amazing view of the beach. Plenty of parking on a Tuesday in July. The staff is super nice, and the restaurant is immaculately clean and spacious (including a clean bathroom). My husband had the blackened fish tacos which he thought were great; his side salad was just iceberg lettuce with tiny shrimp on top. I had the clam chowder in the sour dough bread bowl, I also added the scoop to shrimp. I highly recommend for an easy cheap lunch place. The mocha (half hot chocolate half coffee) was a pleasant treat after coming in from the wind. This place is not fancy, but it's a great stop on the beach for a filling meal. I would also add that the price was more than fair. They also have a great souvenir shop inside. read more

Mo's Seafood & Chowder - Simple shrimp side salad and Mo's Mocha - Seafood Near Me - Cannon Beach, Oregon

I was looking a restaurant close to haystack rock and drive up to this gem. From beginning to end the experience was amazing. When you walk in you are greeted with a gift shop and friendly host. The decor is oceanic and airy as you walk through. I sat outside taking in all the views. The food, sunshine and views came together nicely read more

Mo's Seafood & Chowder - Clam chowder, garlic parm bread, salad and slaw - Seafood Near Me - Cannon Beach, Oregon

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Can't beat the view at the Cannon Beach location. Excellent fish in all forms (fish tacos, fish sandwich, fish and chips, etc.). Clam chowder was also great but not out of this world. I guess I just prefer a slightly thinner consistency but that's a subjective thing. Service was slow to start but ended up being attentive at the end. Recommend going during the week to avoid weekend crowds. read more

Sunday, October 22nd 14:20 Before the food.... Not the best service!! We have been sitting at our table looking at our menus for almost 20 minutes! Nobody has stopped to check on us, ask us what we want to drink, doesn't even ask what we want to eat. it might be busy but they all have someone at certain sections and also have more people walking around. Please make sure you check on everyone! Ps.. I still recommend the food, it come hot and ready. Sunday, October 22 15:14 After food.... Soda flavor is going out, crackers at every table beside ours. Not happy!! read more

It wasn't too bad, for cannon beach area, you'll have to wait no matter what but the wait was pretty quick. I had ordered their blackened fish tacos, it wasn't too bad the fish was good but the taco was okay. However, their clam chowder was good read more

Mo's Seafood & Chowder - Shrimp boil - Seafood Near Me - Cannon Beach, Oregon

Came to this place after walking down Cannon Beach. Honestly, the views alone are worth it. I sat outside on the deck with full views of the ocean. The food was fine, though I really enjoyed the oyster shooters. The oysters were fresh and plump. The chowder was fine, though I've had better. The portion size of a bowl was very filling though. All in all, a perfectly fine place to stop by if you are visiting Cannon Beach! read more

Mo's Seafood & Chowder - Bowl of clam chowder and oyster shooters on the deck - Seafood Near Me - Cannon Beach, Oregon

The chowder was so overcooked, it was just a step above gruel. Our waiter brought half our order with our dessert. It was so loud we could hardly hear each other. Epic fail! read more

Very good clam chowder, very meaty. Had the sampler plate of fried seafood; everything was pretty average. Not bad, not good, just average. The clam strips were probably the best part of the entree. The cod was not crispy at all. Very slow service as well, but an absolutely beautiful location right in the beach. Like 30 yards from the water and they offer indoor and outdoor for all weather read more

This spot in Cannon Beach is always busy. There is no wait list, but on a Saturday night the wait looked long but only took like 15 minutes. The space is large with an outdoor space. We had a window seat which was perfect. This place is obviously family friendly so its probably going to be loud and you'll probably have a crying child sitting next to you. We started off with the clams for an appetizer. Our waitress warned us it would be 15 minutes before they came out but less than 5 minutes later we had our clams. They were extremely disappointing. The clams were very chewy and not very tasty. I can't say I would recommend them. For dinner I had the halibut and chips. It was really good. It came with three pieces and at $14 this was a deal. The meal came with clam chowder as well. There was also a large piece of bread that came with the meal and probably could have been on the side. For the location and prices, this place can't be beat. Overall, it wasn't a bad spot for seafood. read more

Mo's Seafood & Chowder - Halibut & chips - Seafood Near Me - Cannon Beach, Oregon

After a walk on the beach, my wife and I went into Mo's mid-afternoon for a late lunch. We sat on the deck but after encountering the rudest server we have ever seen in our 60+ years, then talking to a very condescending manager, we left. We will never go back. What ever happened to customer service? read more

The crowds are insane at cannon beach. So I appreciate the fast service and decent food. Very casual shack style dining with great views of the ocean and haystack rock. read more

Very underrated spot. Great service, great food, great ocean views. Sea lions were swimming around outside while we were eating. The fish and chips were the best I've ever had, put London's to shame! The salmon was delicious, as was the chowder. Highly recommend. read more