I really don't expect a lot, but I need to dock them a star after our most recent visit. It was the trifecta of mediocre food (not as good as previous visits), dead slow service and watered down drinks. As noted in my initial review, I'm a long time customer and frequently get food to-to for a beach picnic. But, dining in was just a bummer. It was also odd to eat in the restaurant after the renovation since everything has moved around (the gift shop, bathrooms, etc.). Definitely limiting future visits for food to go and sticking with my regular items. read more

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

Service is terrible here! We had the rudest waitress. My friend had raved about the soup so we went to try, only to be disappointed by that lady. We were seated promptly around 2:40 and completely forgotten for the next 20 minutes or so, even though the place was half packed at most. All we ordered was soup and I sat there watching as our soup cooled and our waitress and others were walking around and later, serving plates of food. When I informed our waitress that we were in a rush and waited way too long, she just smiled and said, "Okay." No sorries or anything, just a face that fought back not to laugh. What kind of restaurant treats customers like that? Apparently, "famous" soup suddenly equates to lackadaisical service if that's all you order? read more

Mo's Seafood & Chowder - Our waitress (center) chatting away when there's food and our soup that's been sitting there for 10-15 minutes...near 3PM. - Seafood Near Me - Cannon Beach, Oregon

Went here because the beach house we rented was walking distance. Food was OK. Husband made a special request for his fish tacos to be deep fried, and they delivered! He was satisfied with his meal. I had the Seafood Alfredo and a cup of Clam Chowder. Both was OK. I wouldn't call the sauce "Alfredo" - it was more of a watered down cream sauce. We'd probably come back again since my husband liked his meals. I will have to try something different. read more

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One of our favorite spots for lunch at the beach. Their food is delicious and clam chowder one of the best I have ever tried! Wait time was long due to COVID-19 ann limited capacity, but it was totally worth it! read more

Friends have raved about this restaurant nonstop so we finally went with two more friends who insist the food is amazing. I was very confused if there was something wrong with me. I ordered fish and chips which both tasted and looked like they were frozen fish sticks you would pick up on sale at Safeway or something. The clam chowder tasted like something out of a can and was very watery. I just kept wondering if I was at the wrong restaurant. The service was ok. Our waitress would go back and forth between seeming to ignore us and being super attentive which was a bit confusing but we were grateful the times she was giving us great service. The restaurant itself was very clean and the decor was super cute. I wanted so badly to love this restaurant and finally experience a beach tradition. I was beyond disappointed. That increased even more after I met the owner of Mo's who was not just a nice guy but very big into doing volunteer work etc and encouraging his employees the same. read more

Mo's Seafood & Chowder - Mo's in Cannon Beach April 2010 - Seafood Near Me - Cannon Beach, Oregon

A nice place (with a view of the ocean) to spend an afternoon or evening out with the family and enjoy their variety of seafood. I tried the chowder which was good along with the friendly service. read more

Ordered clam chowder in a bread bowl. Chowder was a little thick and too much ham and potato for my taste. All I tasted was potato and ham. My major complaint is they did not toast or warm the lid of the bowl. For being so well-known, I really expected more. read more

Stopped by here on our trip to Oregon Coast. Great location and close to Haystack Rock. We were told about this place in the Atlanta airport by some locals. I got the clam strips which were a little over cooked. My wife had the fish and chips which was good. My son had a hamburger and he said it good. We all agreed the fries must have been cooked in the same oil they cook the fish. Great location right on the beach. Our waitress was good and the experience OK. read more

Disappointing :( if you're not a potato person, stay away from the chowder. Also had to douse it in hot sauce and pepper to get enough flavor. View is nice from patio. Sea breeze drink was so bitter. Bay breeze cocktail wasn't great either, but much sweeter so easy to get down. read more

Mo's Seafood & Chowder - Clam chowder, sea breeze cocktail, bay breeze cocktail - Seafood Near Me - Cannon Beach, Oregon

As a native Oregonian, I've had numerous delicious meals at the many Mo's locations throughout my lifetime. Maybe the pandemic has hit them hard. Today's visit was disappointing. Three of us ordered dinner with cups of chowder. Our server brought two cups of chowder. My tablemates ate their cups while I waited. No third cup of chowder. Then the server brings two of our three dinners. Still no third chowder. Two of us start eating. At least 10 minutes go by. No third dinner. Finally after asking, the third dinner arrives and I ask about the third cup of chowder. Server looks at me like "you actually want that?" Um yeah. Food was mediocre and bland. Service was super disappointing. I still left a nice tip. read more

Really tasty, family friendly restaurant. Waitress was top notch. Kids liked the shrimp. I had a burger and it was as expected. View is amazing. I recommend! read more

Mo's Seafood & Chowder - Inside looking at Haystack - Seafood Near Me - Cannon Beach, Oregon

Drive past busy Cannon Beach restaurants in town down to Mo's. The most amazing view unobstructed of the beach. The restaurant has a bit of a shack casual vibe but the food was great. The salad with bay shrimp was fresh. The 1000 Island dressing was very good. Halibut & Chips and clam chowder were excellent. The waitress was friendly with a joke, info about the fishing industry and great service. read more

Mo's Seafood & Chowder - Haystack Rock view from restaurant. The picture doesn't do it justice. - Seafood Near Me - Cannon Beach, Oregon

Perfect place for a quick bite to eat while walking around Cannon Beach! We ordered the mac and cheese, chicken and fries, chowder, and shrimp coleslaw and it was all delicious! We had our dog with us so we ended up getting take out and finding some outdoor benches right next to the restaurant. The restaurant overlooks the beach with a beautiful view of haystack rock! read more

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

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Classic fish and chips and the best clam chowder. My third time here and the service was great, again! The view of the beach is beautiful at this location. I love knowing that the clams are fresh from the Mo's boat in Newport! Seriously, my favorite clam chowder! read more

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

Clam chowder tasted like it was from a can and tossed into a stale bread bowl reused after each customer! The host was unenthusiastic and more interested in flirting with the other hostess (however I'm not shocked because of how lame the place was ). Our server was awesome though! Attentive, helpful and funny. Only reason I'm not giving 2 stars is because the halibut fish n chips was very good! Might stop by again just for the amazing view of Cannon beach and funny jokes from the server, but not for the food! read more

My boyfriend and I took a road trip to Canon Beach a few weeks ago, and stopped by Mo's for lunch. The view from our table was beautiful and the server was friendly and helpful, but that was all that we enjoyed. The food was extremely bland, from the clam chowder to the Cajun fish tacos. Yes, they too were bland, and the salsa that accompanied them seemed to be very cheap and not freshly made. My boyfriend is really easy to please as far as food goes, but even he found his meal flavorless. I'm giving Mo's 3 stars but only two for the food. The extra star was for our helpful server, and for the nice view. read more

Mo's Seafood & Chowder - Beautiful view - Seafood Near Me - Cannon Beach, Oregon

I came here with my family one day. We used to go to the one in Newport. I remember it being much better then this. I had the fish and chips. They come with a corn meal crust on the fish...the fries were ok. My parents had the clam chowder, they didn't finish it. Quick summery In all the food was on the weak side. The service was streached thin but good. The interior is kind of rustic loomi g with a beach theme and lots of pitch. The view though is amazing. read more

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After a bad experience at the Lincoln city location my son and I decided to give Mo's another chance and tried the Cannon Beach location. Everyone who worked here was super friendly and smiling and our waitress was wonderful. This location totally redeemed the Mo's name after our Lincoln city experience. Thank you for the great food and great service read more

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First off service was really good so I have them an extra star. We got the combo plate and clam chowder that came with it. The chowder was not really creamy and flavorful and just tasted like potatoes. The fish that came with the combo plate was tough and did not flake apart. The shrimp were small and not juicy and the clams were extremely small and was just like fried batter. Not horrible but would not come back. read more

Mo's Seafood & Chowder - Combo plate - Seafood Near Me - Cannon Beach, Oregon

Mo's in Cannon Beach next to the beach with great views. The combination plate with breaded cod, shrimp and clams .. and fries was ample for one and came with cole slaw topped with small shrimp. You get the coastal, beachy vibe here and worth a stop. The food was between 3.5-4 points and I gave them a 4 due to the friendly waitresses and staff. There is a small gift shop up front. read more

Mo's Seafood & Chowder - Cole slaw was cold and topped with baby shrimp. - Seafood Near Me - Cannon Beach, Oregon

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Celiac friendly, gluten free options available. The wait staff is incredible and went to extra lengths to make sure I was taken care of. The Bay Shrimp Louie was amazing! My husband had the fish & chips with chowder. And the view of the ocean is awesome. read more

Mo's Seafood & Chowder - Bay Shrimp Louie, Fish & Chips with a cup of Chowder - Seafood Near Me - Cannon Beach, Oregon

Service tonight was the worse it's ever been. My wife and I have been here several times and never had this experience. We've eaten at other Moes restaurants and never had this happen. Hopefully they can get it resolved. read more

Overall, agree with reviews that the food is mediocre. The clam chowder, their claim to fame, was just so-so (Ecola Seafood was much better). However, this restaurant does have some awesome better-for-you offerings. I ordered the salmon fillet, and was able to get a side of cauliflower rice (garlicky and tasty) and was able to order the salmon poached (not a big fan of char). I expected the salmon to be so-so and it was, but I did not expect to have all these cool options, so in the end, the meal did actually hit the spot. We sat outside. The views of Haystack Rock and the beach are lovely, but it was very bright and sunny with no cover. A bit of shade would have made this a nicer experience. In the end, we enjoyed our time here. It's a good restaurant to choose, if your group has lots of different preferences. They definitely shine in terms of variety of options. Service was quick and attentive. Parking is easy. read more

I swear I don't understand why people love this place? The VIEW is great - but that's about it. The food is mediocre at best. Last time I was there was 2007. Decided to try again this weekend cause we were staying nearby - big mistake. Still just bland and uninteresting food with an amazing view. ‍ read more

Any given seafood spot on the coast falls into two categories for me- fried and fresh. This is a fried spot, and nothing can really be exceptional given those conditions in my opinion. Sure their food is fresh, they are definitely turning and burning tables- this is a popular regional franchise. But you get what you get, don't come here expecting the big oyster presentation or even an above average chowder (bacon, bleh). You (we're actually talking about me here) might want to visit a fancier spot if that's the objective. View, good. Service, decent. Food, fine. read more

Great view of the beach and Haystack Rock. Good place to take kids. The food was good. Not the most amazing but all good quality. We had clam chowder, fried shrimp, salad with shrimp, steamer clams, fried clams, and cod fish tacos. Every one (including the kids) were happy with their meal. Then we had a walk in the beach afterwards. read more

Wonderful experience, we had Cass as our server, and we ordered the fish and chips, clam chowder, and the fettuccini Alfredo with shrimp. All of it was delicious, and we had a wonderful view of the beach right outside the window we were sitting at. Mo's even has a little gift shop with tons of cute Oregon knick knacks. Would definitely recommend to people! read more

A must go while in Cannon Beach for the view. The blackened shrimp were excellent and our little vegetarian loved the Alfredo. We went for an early dinner and got a table right by the window so we could enjoy the view of the beach and haystack rock. The tables filled quickly while we were there. read more

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You go to Mo's for the clam chowder. Period. This is a go to restaurant when in Seaside or Cannon Beach! The clam chowder is absolutely indulging! Everyone who visits the area must eat their clam chowder! Fresh, savory, delightful, and warming. Now, I can't speak for the other menu items, but the clam chowder though. read more

Mo's Seafood & Chowder - The Cannon Bowl Clam chowder in sourdough bread - Seafood Near Me - Cannon Beach, Oregon

I wish there was a way to do 3.5 stars. 3 seems too low but 4 feels too high. Our party of 4 ordered a tuna melt, seafood combo, and 2 kids meals. Nothing problematic with our meal but nothing great, either. Both my husband and I didn't especially care for the flavor of whatever they use to bread their seafood so I think that really brings down the rating. I've never felt that way before about breading at a restaurant. The shrimp on my husband's salad were squishy. I've never had shrimp feel so mushy before. Overall, we got what we expected for the place. Our server Amy was helpful and on top of things. The weather was windy and rainy but even with that, the views of the water were still great. read more

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

This place has location going for it - on the beach with view of haystack rock.....but food was just average. Inside and outside picnic table style dining. I had the fish and chips....it was ok ....a bit too well cooked I think. The chowder was good. Friends took the bread home which they heard is supposed to e great . read more

On sunny days, the view from the patio would command inspiration. The Rocks of the Canons jutting up from the oceanic bed, weathered & forgotten; monoliths let to ruin amongst the waves. Seagulls & kites riding the currents, not easily sharing an ever increasingly over crowded sky. The tongue-bedraggled family dogs sniffing. Scent-marking half buried crab carapaces. Pissing on seashells. On driftwood where passers-by might pick at or would stop to sit. A paisley kaleidoscope of summer ware clothes dotting up the coast. A shirt hanging above shorts or pants. Those maybe positioned over shoes or sandals, or maybe just an in-air suspended charm-bracelet where an ankle should be. Cellphones & cameras capturing video & memories. Held by unseen hands above the collar of a pastel shirt. The job of any photographer, to remain viewless, invisible to the naked eye, or on camera. To be un-there, antiseptic, not part of the story. The eye of the camera all that matters--hovering in the sea breeze where say a head might be. A gold watch hanging in the air, say where a wrist might be. Shoeless feet leaving spectral craters up the coast. The incessant carnival parade of tourists. A gross immigration of bloated whale carrion beaching themselves in the sands, pink skin turning red under the sun. Their splashing like shockwaves spread into the aphotic zone where reticulated arms stir from the silt, moving radially back to a center. Mandibles move food towards an inner mouth. Slow powerful enzymes filling digestive sacks. The shrill cries of children peeling in the surf. Their laughter calling something up from the deep. Here as everywhere in the world, the soothing sounds of calming attrition. Hungry tides lapping away at all coastal bodies--the barbed tongue of a tiger polishing bone clean of flesh. The oceans awaiting a not so far off time as when the tips of mountain--last spoils of land--are swallowed whole into a gurgling satisfaction. And The seas shall call every thing back to water. Gods how I marvel. These, and all things are a good distraction from the food. I'm guessing people go here for the nostalgia, or view. To eat somewhere made famous by a celebrity. Though the food might have seen its day. The Bouillabaisse at $17 a pop, was thin, lacking flavor, with as much depth as the lyrical stylings of N'sync or 98 degrees (or , cigarettes, alcohol, heroine, or any substance that shortens the lives of its customers with each use) Yes, the clam chowder was good, but what isn't going to taste good with a Valdez-esque oil slick of butter suffocating the bowl. That's not flavoring, that's cheating. That's like putting bacon on everything. If you don't believe me, try this, go home & make up some toilet paper wrapped bacon bits. Is the toilet paper gunna taste good? Probably. Do you really wanna eat it? My default answer is No, but there are exceptions to any case & I await your comments. So here, I give you Mo's; tired, tried & in need. read more

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Stumbled upon this location randomly while looking for parking so I could hangout and enjoy the sunshine and views. I ordered a beer and cup of clam chowder and it's was DELICIOUS. A perfect little snack before wandering around on the beach. My server Melody was attentive and kind. Will be back for more! Thank you read more

We love Mo's and eat there when we're at the coast. My sister had the Bay shrimp melt and it was delicious! I ordered the cod tacos which I've had before. This time they were totally bland. They had some sort of sauce but it didn't help much. Nothing taco about it. The staff was great, the view is always beautiful but my food was disappointing. read more

My friend, partner and I went in for lunch on Saturday afternoon. We were greeted right away and sat immediately! The hosts were both friendly and efficient. We were sat at a great table right at the windows so we had an amazing view of the beach and Haystack rock. Our server was VERY busy and they were short staffed, so she let us know she would be over in a moment with waters. We ordered our drinks and appetizer when she came back and then just decided to order all at once since she was there. Our drinks + family chowder came out very quickly. The chowder is always pretty good and this time was no different. We had ordered the famous parmesan bread to go with the chowder which did take awhile to arrive with our shrimp/artichoke dip. I wish it had arrived at the same time as I like to eat it with the chowder. The bread is always so good, I could almost just eat that. We ordered another round of drinks while we waited for the seafood combo that we all split. The combo was also very good, however the fried clam strips were a little tough. All in all the food was as expected and very tasty. The service had some pauses in it due to the amount of tables our server had, but she did an amazing job. We will be back to this location! read more

This was our second time eating at Mo's. A couple of years ago when we drove up the Oregon coast we stumbled upon Mo's in Newport Beach, the original one. This time we tried the one in Cannon Beach as we were camping nearby. With the COVID rules we had to wait a bit to get in but we didn't mind. It was a beautiful, sunny day & we had a great view of the ocean. We had dinner outside and it was perfect. We all had a small bowl of clam chowder & two of us had the halibut fish & chips & one in our party had the combo plate. We all were pleased with our meals & the price was right. Will definitely eat here or at any other of the Mo's locations! read more

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Loved the clam chowder & halibut! It's a must eat on the Oregon Coast with beautiful views of the beach and ocean.

This is the ultimate tourist trap with terrible food, ridiculous prices, bad service, and a great location. The quality of the food was well below anything I would ever pay for--wilted lettuce in a salad, steamed clams were literally 12-20 tiny clams in a flavorless broth. Low quality root beer float with cheap ice cream. Almost the entire menu is deep fried. Even my 10 year old said "Mommy this food isn't very good." read more

Definitely a place to stop by if you're in the area! We made our way here before heading back home to Portland. There was a line but our party of 9 was seated fairly quickly. Our server, Kristy?, was great. Everyone got strawberry lemonade (which was delicious) and before we were even done, was provided another round without even asking! Two other friends and I decided to share. We ordered the seafood alfredo, fish tacos and family size clam chowder. We were able to switch out one of our sides with fries! Sadly she wasn't able to switch out the other for mashed potatoes :( The portions are generous! The family size clam chowder was more than enough for the three of us, we barely made a dent in it and left stuffed. read more

I got food poisoning after eating here, and my girlfriend got served a hair in her wine. So overall, about as bad of an experience as you can ask for. The view was nice. read more