Not a long wait at all. We went later in the day about an hour before closing. We got a table and drinks right away. Edson was our amazing waiter, who was friendly and fast with our drinks and food. Honestly I haven't had MO's in over 5 years maybe longer and I have to say it was a great experience! We'll be back again! read more

Mo's Seafood & Chowder - Bloody Mary - Seafood Near Me - Lincoln City, Oregon

Honestly after coming here for 30 years it never disappoints. We only had about 45 minutes for lunch. We sat, we ordered and we ate our food! The chowder with shrimp and the combination platter with shrimp coleslaw was a solid 5. And this is why we keep coming back. Thomas was a friendly and fast server TYSM!! read more

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Love coming to Mo's! The atmosphere is always great, staff always friendly, and food rarely disappoints. Our server was so friendly, even when I had a miscommunication with my meal, she took care of it promptly and I was really thankful. I got the shrimp grilled cheese, though I'm glad I tried something new, it's not something I would get again. The bread was great but there was no other flavor, it needed some sauce or something to help enhance it and not just a fishy taste. Location is great, overlooks the bay and overall a great time. read more

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Stopped in on the way home to see what the hype was about. Not super impressed. The clam chowder was ok. It definitely could have had better flavor. Had the fish combo which came with 4 decent sized shrimp $5 up charge for beer battered cod to which you got 3 small pieces . Lunch for 2 was about $70. Probably not a place would intentionally stop again. Parking is horrid as it's shared with a park parking lot. The views are nice, our server was very nice. read more

Mos is an Oregon coast classic. We enjoyed lunch. The food was decent, limited selection and no good vegetarian options available. I would recommend having the garlic bread as an add on! My biggest issue was that none of their seats had backs. All seating was uncomfortable wooden benches. read more

Mo's Seafood & Chowder - Seafood Near Me - Lincoln City, Oregon

Visited on a Saturday after lunch and enjoyed the chowder and shrimp crab salad -- both good! If you plan your visit around the busy times, you can skip the long lines. We went at 11 a.m. on a Sunday ( during the rainy off-season of fall) and got right in. When we left at noon, it was starting to fill up. The location can't be beat -- right on the water, full of natural light, and all the coastal charm. Chowder was consistently good, the garlic bread was crispy and tasty, and both the seating host guy and our server were friendly. No complaints here. Cons: I know it can get busy and that it's not the cheapest place around (like the cabbage shrimp salad has just a tiny bit of shrimp), but it was a good meal and the place is iconic. read more

Mo's Seafood & Chowder - The view - Seafood Near Me - Lincoln City, Oregon

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YELP SHORT ANSWER: Yes, this is a must stop if you're a local or a tourist but set your EXPECTATIONS correctly. This is an icon BRAND AND LOCATION that has been the same since I was a kid, always good. LOCATION: Perfect spot. Walk on the beach, freeze your oysters off and then come in and get a warm bowl of chowder. FACILITY: Excellent, it is what it is, is what it has been, and hopefully will remain the same even as younger people seem to expect something different. The negative here reviews crack me up. MENU: Seems traditional enough and everything one could ask for at the Oregon Coast. I believe the Mo's are not all under the same management or ownership, so each location may off us something a little different. This one is great. FOOD PREP: Prefect for what it is, this is an Oregon Coast beach food restaurant, not the French Laundry. FOOD QUALITY: For what it is, it is great. Maybe fried food is not my thing but I don't downgrade them because it is their thing and thousands of other people enjoy it. WAITSTAFF: Super fast, great communication, polite, and respectful. OVERALL VALUE: The BEST! just enjoy where you are lucky enough to be dining. Take it as an overall experience not just a food in your piehole kind of thing. TIP: This place gets super busy with people stressed out because they are on vacation (?) and they don't understand why they have to wait in line, don't be that person please. Get there early but don't expect to get a table of you drive by and see a line. Usually if the line is outside it is about a 20 minute wait but worth it. read more

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We have been to all the Mo's Restaurants but they are not all the same. This one is top notch, food was above average but after all you go for the experience. A super location, beautiful views, nice souvenirs and food was hot and enjoyed the meal. read more

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It's been a few years since our last visit but it all seems about the same. Sunday night and the longest day of the year means a lot of people out on the coast for vacation and site-seeing. The beach was busy and there was lots of traffic in town despite the weekenders having gone back to Portland. We waited for a short 9 minutes to sit down and then another 15 or so for our waitress to take our order. She did stop by and acknowledge that we were there and that she would finish a big table and be right there. She was nice and had a smile and I admired that given the crowds. We ordered and our food and it came quickly after that. I think she expedited our order ahead of the 10 top that got seated ahead of us or at least I want to think so. The clam chowder was buttery and delicious. The shrimp platter was good and as I expected it. I had a coffee and water and it was $26 out the door. We spent another $26 on something for our dog sitter and the entire experience very was about 45 minutes. Honestly, I think if they moved to a self order and self pay QR code system for small tables of four or less, people would get their food sooner and fewer people dining and dashing and tables would turn sooner. It's a quirky place and full of tourists. I doubt that the locals eat here much but I could be wrong. Lots of parking and no empty tables. Also, this is a great place for 10 tops. read more

Mo's Seafood & Chowder - Shrimp platter - Seafood Near Me - Lincoln City, Oregon

Bad expensive confused slow staff. Won't go back to this over priced tiny food. Mcdonald has fish fillet $11 cheaper

This was my 3rd clam chowder stop on my most recent Oregon Coast trip. I have been to Mo's plenty of times before so nothing much was a surprise. Although, I didn't remember or didn't expect the clam chowder to have a grainy texture to it. Don't get me wrong, it was still good. Being a Monday night in non-peak season, it was thankfully, not as busy and noisy. When it's busy, it's busy! A trip to the coast isn't a trip without a stop at Mo's. read more

Mo's Seafood & Chowder - Chowder Cannonball - Seafood Near Me - Lincoln City, Oregon

The view from this Mo's was beautiful as it overlooks the ocean from most any seat inside. The service was pretty good and our server was attentive. The food itself is alright, for the price you pay it's not too bad. I got the chicken fettuccini alfredo which tasted kinda similar to when I make it at home. I also ordered a bowl of the clam chowder which was good but was lacking slightly in the overall level of flavor present. I will admit that I was quite a fan of the drip coffee that was served and feel that the overall price point for the menu items is definitely fair! Overall, this restaurant is not a bad option if you are looking for a casual spot to sit down with friends or family, especially if they're fans of seafood and not from around the area. read more

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Was really looking forward to the shrimp salad sandwich and a cup of chowder. My go-to favorite. Three of us went. Three of us got the same thing. Three of us were disappointed. The chowder was up to standard thick, creamy, tasty, and piping hot. Yum! The shrimp sandwich was just lacking. It was flavorless and off. None of us could quite put our finger on it. My sister even asked the server if our bun was supposed to be toasted. Her response was, "It was, see the edge?" While she was correct there was still something wrong. We've been going to Moe's for our shrimp sandwich and chowder for years and it was just flat and lacking flavor. We think we figured it out. 1- The bun is supposed to be grilled with cheesy garlic butter. Our buns were dry and had no garlic butter-cheesy or otherwise. In fact we got a side of butter and spread some on the top bun. 2- The shrimp salad was supposed to have green onions. There were no green onions though it looked like either tiny bits of parsley or celery leaf were mixed in. There was zero green onion. 3- There was supposed to be black pepper in the salad as well. I did not see any specks of pepper in the salad. 4- There was supposed to be celery salt in the shrimp salad. Again there were no specs of anything to indicate celery salt was added. So, it seems we. Had bay shrimp mixed with mayo on a semi-lightly toasted bun. Very very sad! read more

Always fantastic food, service, and the ambiance is a great view and the decoration are awesome to look at. read more

Mo's Seafood & Chowder - Seafood Near Me - Lincoln City, Oregon

Always looked forward to Mo's fish tacos made with cod. It's been cod forever. This trip the only choices for tacos were tuna or salmon. The salmon, in our opinion has no business being in a taco. Decided to give the Cajun tuna a try, but were skeptical. Turns out we were right. YMMV. Mo's! Bring back the COD! read more

It's like we were in a different restaurant from where others wrote negative reviews. The shrimp Louie was huge and crisp. The chowder was very good. The service was attentive and very friendly. We were very glad the reviews didn't keep us from a very good lunch with a great view. read more

It's not bad if I could it would be a 3.5. The chowder is pretty good. Service is always excellent. The shrimp and that kind of stuff is ok. Just like any other deep fried shrimp. If I was to rate anything the chowder would be a 4.5. It's worth a stop. If you are looking for quick and easy. read more

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Ordered pickup on the app. Halibut with French fries, extra tartar sauce, and a cup of chowder. All of the food was fresh and delicious. The fish is absolutely delightful. There was no one at the counter when we went into to pick up our order. Thankfully someone arrived shortly and the food was still hot! read more

As others have said, the clam chowder is more like potato chowder. Don't think I tasted any seafood at all. The staff were very friendly so points for that. read more

Not only fast but great service. The restaurant was bustling and busy. It we were seated very quickly in a great location. Food was exceptional and no complaints. Definitely will be back in my next trip to the coast. read more

Mo's Seafood & Chowder - Clam chowder - Seafood Near Me - Lincoln City, Oregon

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Food was delicious but when I asked the waiter for the crackers for my chowder he got upset at me because I said I thought maybe you ran out! When I got my fish and chips someone put a used squeezed lemon on my plate! Make sure you smile and if they forgot something just keep quiet or you might just get your food spit on or who knows what? Just wanna give my waiter Collin B. a shout out! Hope someone catches you doing this to their food and your held accountable! read more

Get experience, pretty views & the food was great! Downside it does get packed & the chairs are uncomfortable. read more

Parking free but tight. Staff were polite and helpful. Wonderful view of bay and ocean. Very clean tables. The clam chowder was good, but different from the Newport Oregon Mo's restaurant. The halibut was delicious and the bouillabasisse was excellent. read more

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AWESOME foods and treats for vacation special occasions!!!! We visited Mo's Saturday for group lunch. Awesome clam strips and alfredo sauce and shrimp skewers!!! Went back Sunday and we all ordered what others had. Very busy but not long wait for spring break. Of course we enjoyed the clam chowder. read more

I've eaten here a few times wondering what I was missing. The answer was nothing. Grew up on the coast and this food is mediocre at best. Tourists seem to like it. I have one friend out of eleven that thinks it's good. If you love chowder try the Chowder House in Newport. I ate at the one in Astoria and the one in Lincoln City. Some menu items are decent, so wish you the best in choosing. read more

I would have selected five stars at it not been for the fact that the hostess seated my elderly companion with obvious mobility issues and me at a table at the far end of the restaurant despite the fact that there were many open tables near the door. Despite that, this is an excellent restaurant. Service is a little slow, but the staff are pleasant, and there is a panoramic view of the ocean through multiple windows. The food was well prepared and delicious. Overall, I would highly recommend this restaurant. Expect a long wait during peak times, such as weekends and holidays. read more

Stopped by Moe's in Lincoln City for some classic clam chowder comfort. Ordered a large, got a regular, and it was only lukewarm -- not exactly the cozy coastal vibe I was hoping for. The cashier did refund me (without me even asking), which was nice, but I would've traded that refund for a steaming hot bowl any day. read more

Mo's Seafood & Chowder - Regular bowl of clam chowder, with two pieces of garlic bread. - Seafood Near Me - Lincoln City, Oregon

Classic restaurant by beach towns. Basically the only thing that's going to be open on a random Monday or Tuesday. Prices aren't bad an it's kid friendly Right on the water which is nice, plenty of parking. We tried the combo platter to share it came with 2 pieces of fish, fried shrimp and "clam strips" The clam strips were more like pieces of fry. $20 isn't bad but I would pass on the clam strips. Clam chowder was ok, nothing great Kids had the chicken strips and burger. They enjoyed it, In a pickle and hurry I would come here again, but I rather save myself the cry and drama of having to walk through the toy filled entrance, it's highly annoying read more

Ordered to-go from Mo's because we were staying across the street. Glad it was there, but mediocre for sure. Clam chowder didn't have many clams, good base. Halibut and fries were alright. Fried were cold sadly, and I don't they season their halibut or batter. Prices are good compared to surrounding restaurants. Beautiful view of the Siletz Bay- cannot be beaten. Did not sit in but the person that gave us our order was very kind a gave us extra ketchup! :) read more

Service was amazing, but I'm more focused on food.... $25 for 3 tiny halibut pieces... menu was deceiving, showed 4 pieces on the menu picture, came out the portions were tiny. Clam chowder? More like potato chowder. Trust your instincts go get these dishes else where. Ended up making a trip to get some McNuggets to fill me right after...sorry but It's not MO's... it's No's!!!!! read more

Real busy but worth the wait September 202has gift shop and excellent food Parking can be challenging read more

I have always wanted to try Mo's but never had. We had a lousy anniversary dinner last night from Newport Steak & Seafood, so we were a little gun shy. But everything was fresh and delicious. The price was 30% cheaper than the Newport restaurant and so much better! We even shared the peanut butter pie for dessert, and it was so great. Wait staff was on top of everything and we left the restaurant content & happy! The ambiance was great! We will be back! read more

The Hubbs and I celebrated our 50th Valentine's Day this year with dinner at Mo's in Lincoln City, after a day of Rockhounding on the beach. Food & service was great as usual. Love the atmosphere where you can see the water no matter where you sit! And the gift shop is always full of all kinds of things to distract me! Food prices are a bit high. Basically what you'd expect for a tourist area but it IS very good. Order the same things at a fancy restaurant, it won't be as goodand you'll pay 3 or 4 X more. read more

Mo's Seafood & Chowder - Seafood Near Me - Lincoln City, Oregon

What can I say. I've been coming to MO's since I was a child. A couple of those experiences were not amazing however today was. We ordered halibut fish and chips with fries and clam chowder, along with salmon fillet and cocktail shrimp. The cocktail shrimp was strong because the shrimp were mini, which is not typical, however it tasted good! The fish and chips were phenomenal! It was so crispy and had good seasoning. Fries were battered I believe but were also incredible. The salmon was also great. The fish tacos my friend ordered were a little underwhelming, the fish wasn't seasoned very well but if they had Included some sauce, it would have been much better. The service was excellent, and we only waited about 15 min before getting seated despite the huge line. Staff were friendly and fun. Restrooms were also clean. Would definitely go again. read more

Mo's Seafood & Chowder - Seafood Near Me - Lincoln City, Oregon

Went on a Friday night, not super busy, got right in. Pace was pretty good. Food was good and basic! Staff is friendly! Clam chowder was yummy. I love how they have different chimes to buy around the restaurant. Restaurant has a good view of the ocean inlet. Alcoholic beverages are pretty cheap too! read more

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Service was great as usual, but the food was terrible for most of us in our party. I got the garlic butter shrimp skewers. I was expecting normal-size shrimp (prawns), but instead they were so small they were almost like bay shrimp. No garlic butter to be found, so that was a big shoulder shrugger. Then let's talk about their chowder. Mo's (IMHO) has the WORST clam chowder on the West Coast. People come here for the nostalgia, and I don't get that. I grew up going to Mo's back in the 70's and 80's, and remember when the food was actually good. Why would you still patronize a restaurant if the food is always disappointing? I only went there because our group was going. Otherwise, I'd rather eat anywhere but Mo's. read more

Came here on a late rainy night so there was plenty of seats. The building have huge windows on both walls with ocean view. I think that half the reason to be here. We ordered burger, pasta, clam chowders and the marionberry pie. Everyone enjoyed their food. We also ordered the frozen clam chowder to go. Service was excellent. They also have a cute gift shop. read more

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View was great food was good. asked server for a drink after 10min went by we asked a different server for one and they said yes with an eye roll and after that server got me one the original server gave me my drink read more

It's just not there anymore. Way too greasy. Sub par clam chowder. Does anyone taste anything before it comes out? Used to be worth the wait and hype. Not anymore read more

I spent eighty bucks with tip for two bowls of chowder, eaten in the restaurant, and two meals to take home. The fish was Van DeKamp's fried filet. Horrible! Cheap! Fries were mushy and greasy. Severely disappointed. A 25 year love affair with Mo's is once again crushed. read more