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    Mo's Seafood & Chowder

    3.3 (123 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, American
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Touristy
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Kate O.

    I've been coming here for years. It's a taste of my childhood. Chowder, I feel, is very personal for people. You like it, you don't, you love or hate different styles and textures. But I love Mo's. Creamy, full of clams, potatoes and bacon, not thick like paste and not thin like soup. Just right. And, the signature paprika, butter and dried herbs on top. Prices are good here, see menu and they've super expanded and added many intentional items recently that I feel we're not a part of it 20 years ago. The seafood sauté is a new fav and I think is up to par with any high end place. But this is a casual family, come as you are joint. Basic, barebones, but in a good way This visit I brought a friend who had never been and she was over the moon! And I feel that our server, Kyler, deserves a big bonus and shout out from management for his quick, patient, friendly and overall above and beyond service. Made us feel like we were his only table. Super great young man. Don't buy the mixed reviews, try this out or if you've come in the past give it another go.

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    Krissy H.

    Great view of the boats coming in, you can watch them clean everyone's catch of the day. Now as for the chowder, let's just say not best. 5 out of 10

    Mo's Clam Chowder
    Mike B.

    Great staff! Great value and food quality. We enjoyed the view and were told this was a must visit while in Oregon.

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    Cathy S.

    2 cannonball chowders, sourdough bread bowl was tender and a great complement to the creamy, smooth chowder. Cod tacos (x3) were good lacking a seasoning. Fish wonderfully tender despite. Beautiful view. A must visit.

    Mo's Clam Chowder in a bread bowl
    Becca F.

    We eat here often and I realized I've never left a review. The place is very small so sometimes there is a wait. The view of the bay and watching the fishermen clean their catches of the day are always fun. The food is so delicious. They do not have a fryer at this location so that factors into your food choices. The staff is the sweetest. Sometimes a little slow with a refill or your check but only because they are busy, not because they are lazy. Our favorites are the chili and chowder bread bowls and of course garlic bread here is to die for!

    Eat up!

    We've been visiting the Oregon Coast and Mo's for 25 years and keep coming back. Today we were here early and had a small hiccup with our order. Justin and his "lovely" wife Jennifer went above and beyond with quality service to correct the problem! Food was excellent, but the service was exemplary! We'll be back!

    My favorite Seafood Cioppino!
    May Celeste C.

    It's hard to get a good seafood soup. This one is a must try! Fresh seafood and seasoned well

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    Ruth M.

    1st time at MO's, we come to the Oregon Coast often and have seen many Mo's. This time we decided to try it and taste the Clam Chowder. Well, how do you just order chowder with all the other things on the menu. Let's just say we'll be back. The food, the service and the view was awesome.

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    Food, service, everything was great. Server Justin was fantastic. Would definitely recommend.

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    Highly overrated: even their much ballyhooed clam chowder was merely run of the mill. Many better dining options on the Oregon coast.

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    Delicious food and great service. 10/10 recommend the baked oysters. Fast service, cute restaurant.

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    Our server was incredible! Very nice young man attended me and my friends earlier today :) I think…read morehis name was Carter? Food was also good I got the calamari entrée with the salad and the fries AND IT WAS SOOO GOOD!! The Marion berry dessert is also very good but do be warned it's definitely made for like two people. Good portion sizes!!

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