The BEST fish n chips I have ever tried. Great portion, fries were beautifully seasoned and fish…read morewas juicy with just the right amount of batter. The slaw is amazing too! Super friendly staff and seating along the river is refreshing! Must try: 3pc Cod with fries and coleslaw

Pricey, yet well worth it. Brother... this place smacked my fish n chips game into a new…read moreperspective. They play ball. Prices were high (I spent $20 on a 3 piece cod) albeit the quality softened that blow. I've already spread the word. This gem of a spot needs a visit. Right along the river as the name implies. Batter was right where it needed to be. Oh do I wish I could go back. Some fish n chip spots mess with the formula. I'm no specialist but when it comes to FnC it seems only few spots know how to get the batter right without drying out the fish. If you're in the Nehalem area you gotta try it.

I really enjoy coming here when I am in the area for the food. This was the first time I came to…read morebuttercup, and I would come back again. Parking is plentiful across the road. They served various soups and ice creams, an odd combo, but it works! We got their clam chowder, and there is an extra cost to add more seafood, but honestly, the amount of clams they put in the chowder was so much that I felt like I did not miss out on the extra seafood, despite being a seafood lover. The chowder was really good, and I would buy it again. However, they had 3 other soups, and I do want to try the others the next time I'm there. The only caveat is that it took half an hour to get the food, so order early and allow time to walk around. We came back later to get their ice cream, which was also delicious. It was in little take-out containers, which I thought was super cute. Overall, would come back here to try more of their food.

I love the fact that you can grab your chowder or icecream and sit by the river out back to enjoy…read more We tried the NW chowder added prawns & Butternut squash and sage with chorizo meatballs. $14 plus 4 for adding the prawns for a point (bowl) it's $26 for a quart. We did not try ice cream this visit but I did try an iced Vietnamese coffee. It was a little different made with coconut milk and spices. $7 overall good experience and will likely be back for icecream next time we visit this quaint town.

The razor clams were outstanding -- fresh and perfectly prepared. The hand-breaded fried chicken…read moresandwich is an absolute must-order, and the shrimp were genuinely impressive in both size and portion. The scallop dinner was cooked to perfection, sweet and buttery with a beautiful sear. I always love the choice of a baked potato too! Beyond the food, the staff is warm and friendly, the vibe is relaxed and family-friendly, and the wine list is reasonable. This is exactly the kind of reliable, welcoming spot you want to visit. We'll definitely be back!

If your looking for a place were you feel welcome from the moment you walk in the door then keep…read morelooking. I'm not sure what has happened to true, classic service on the Oregon Coast. Not so long ago you would walk into a Resturant, a local business, a shop of any kind and employees were happy to see you and grateful for your business. With a few exceptions this feeling is dying in most businesses. The ownership has empowered employees with zero skin in the game to be the speaking agents for their business. I don't think that the message we get as consumers matches what the ownership would want. When I walked into the Big Wave Cafe tonight I got nothing but attitude from a young lady who acted very overwhelmed with the amount of customers in the Resturant. The place was very busy. Lots of staff standing back in the food prep area. Just standing and talking. I could tell she was stressed. Long story short I was made to feel as if I was a burden and unwelcome. I was prepared to spend 50.00 on a steak and another togo meal for my wife. Nothing but attitude from this young lady. I simply got up and walked out. There was another couple with two small children who walked out just after me. We spoke for a brief moment as they looked upset. They got the same experience. Be prepared to be talked down to and treated like they don't care if your there or not. We have eaten here before and never experienced the attitude. What happened ?

We had a great experience here! PET FRIENDLY with nice outdoor area seating with umbrellas!Food and…read moreservice was so good that we returned twice in the same day instead of trying a different restaurant. Doesn't look like much from the outside but very roomie, clean and nice inside. AMAZING service! Wish I had gotten the name of the young man behind the register yesterday that attended us. He was so nice, patient, and helpful! We sat outside in the front patio with our 2 pups enjoying the beautiful weather and got the food brought out to us. We split an oyster melt sandwich, albacore tuna sandwich, and their house made tomato/orange soup. You could tell the oyster and tuna both were very fresh and not canned or frozen nonsense. They said the tuna is sourced locally from Garibaldi area about 1/2 hour south of there. The strawberry lemonade had fresh strawberry in it and was delicious and not overly sweet. We then went for a very long walk on the beach to work it all off and came back few hours later to relax at the outside patio tables again and tried the dirty fries and salmon pita (BOTH DELICIOUS). and a must try too. The food here is different, unique, and not made how you would typically expect or get anywhere else. I thought the tuna sandwich would be boring but actually left me wanting more. We were sad upon return that we didn't get to try their CLAMS because they had run out since it's one of their most popular items, but we will DEFINITELY be returning to this place, and hope to be able to try their dinner menu sometime. We both highly recomend it!

While in Manzanita we had lunch at Offshore Grill. We were a big group and we were seated…read moreimmediately. The place is cute and the service very friendly. We got the Seafood Louie Salad, Orange Tomato and Basil soup, Thai Chili Chicken salad, Grilled Chicken sandwich. We liked all the items we ordered and enjoyed our lunch a lot.

Ended up here because Wanda's was slammed, and we're so glad we did! We had a Denver omelette and…read moreit was perfection. The hash browns were spot on as well. None of that "home fry/country potato" garbage, just beautiful golden, crispy hash browns, baby! Nice, big fluffy biscuit too. The service was very prompt and courteous. We enjoyed everything so much we came back the following day and ordered the exact same thing.

Breakfast at the Bunk House Restaurant was amazing. The French toast was crunchy and buttery on the…read moreedges, and the bacon was crisp but not overdone!

If I could give more stars than 5 I would. This place is IT!…read more They have great food, great service, great seating, and great gifts. I eat here every time I roll through Manzanita and recommend it to everyone. Their coffees are great, their baked goods are fantastic, and arguably the best cinnamon roll I've ever had!

In response to the owner's reply - I rarely leave one-star reviews because I truly appreciate good…read morelocal businesses, but I want to clarify our experience. Your lot was full, so we briefly parked on the street and were asked to move. That's fine, but it added time. When we got in, we were told it was a 45-minute wait and that we could get pastries to go. We started eating inside near the counter, but the owner asked us to leave the dining area. We ended up standing in the parking lot to eat, and my husband had to give himself an insulin shot out there, which was honestly embarrassing. In your reply, you mentioned patio seating and coffee, but none of that was offered to us. I understand that others may have better visits, but this was our experience and I think it is fair to share it. We were really disappointed with our experience at Wanda's. Parking was difficult, and after parking once we were told to move. Inside a 45-minute wait, so we opted for grab and go. Unfortunately, all 3 pastries tasted stale. Then, when we tried to find a place to eat them, we were told we couldn't stay and ended up eating standing in parking lot. Between the parking hassle, long wait, stale food, and feeling unwelcome, it just wasn't the experience we'd hoped.

Local bar, serving great food. Today I had the Philly Cheesesteak soup, it was amazing. Chef salad…read moreis huge!

Nice spot to sit out back and have a cold brew! Great service old style bar. Check it out it's…read moreworth it.

One of the lovely parts of Manzanita is how quiet it is compared to some of the larger cities on…read morethe coast. But, even being a year round visitor, there are still some things that take getting used to like the limited hours for many restaurants. Even in the high season, the San Dune Pub is only open a few days a week and only during dinner hours. So, no lunch visits or late night drinking sessions. Also, no children allowed, just fur babies on the back patio. The best time to experience the San Dune is on a late summer afternoon or early evening on the back patio. It is a nice place to hang out sheltered from the traffic on Laneda and any strong wind coming off the beach. I've only ordered burgers and it hits the spot served on a brioche bun with a generous side of fries or tots. A funny quirk about the menu is that all of the cheeseburgers are the same price (currently $18). So whether you want a plain cheeseburger or the more extravagant Chipotle Bacon Chicken Burger, it is the same price. You can upgrade the side if you prefer salad or chowder. There are three large screens inside, so it is a place where you can watch a game, but there is also a wall with video poker machines that have the sound turned on, which is quite annoying. Personally, I'd turn left as you enter and stick to the quieter side of the dining space.

Celebrated my birthday weekend with friends and had an excellent night of music,dancing delicious…read morefish tacos at The San Dune! Thank you to the staff for an epic night!

Classy and cozy spot at the beach!…read more They have a great selection of small plates, flatbreads, and a salad. Also have a nice selection of beer, wine, and cocktails. I had the arugula salad with duck carnitas. It was fantastic. Super tasty and high quality. Folks around me were all raving about how great their meals were. Space is cozy and rustic. They have a few tables inside as well as outside both in front and in back. Service was super friendly. Looking forward to coming back!

We had visited MacGregor's in the past and always had a good time. We looked online and the new…read moreowners seemed to have a similar menu, so we arranged to meet family here on a recent Saturday in August. On their website, Google, and Yelp, the summer hours were listed as 2 to 9, so we arranged to meet at 4:15. When we arrived, the sign on the door said they would open at "5-ish." Needless to say, we did not wait around. I don't understand not being open a little earlier in the afternoon during the summer tourist season. The wine bar up the street was doing a lively business. It's so easy to update a website; it's a shame they don't seem to care whether they have customers or not.

We love this place and visited three times this trip. Best sandwich and fried chicken on the North…read moreCoast.

My family got cussed out by the owner/manager for pulling into their parking lot and not pulling…read moreout fast enough. Multiple swear words were said in front of my 3-year-old.