Hands down one of the best eating experiences I've had from start to finish in a very long time!…read more Terra, our amazing server, and the Bridgewater Bistro team made my 50th birthday dinner experience a truly memorable experience and I am so thankful to them all, they didn't know until I was leaving so no special treatment :). Terra welcomed both me and my husband with kindness and provided us with impeccable service. Couldn't have been more pleased, thank you! True props to the chef and crew!!! From start to finish (appetizer-entry-desert) had so much flavor that each and every bite was an explosion of perfectly seasoned and melded flavors. We had the crab cheese dip, house bread and prosciutto wrapped asparagus for our appetizers, my husband had the Ribeye steak and I had the King Salmon. His large steak was cooked to perfection and the flavors involved in the King Salmon concoction left my tastebuds in awe - seriously BRAVO! With no room left in our bellies we of course ordered the strawberry-rhubarb cobbler and pear margarita sorbet. Both were absolutely to die for. With 24 years of military service, much of it abroad, I've had my fair share of both and I'd put both of these at the very top. I'm a foodie and love the joys food can bring to so many regardless of background or origins. You brought unexpected joy to my life this weekend and for that I'm taking the time to write this review and to say thank you. Can't wait for our next visit to Astoria and to Bridgewater Bistro. Kory, USAF retired

So it was our 15th anniversary and we decided to try out the nicest restaurant that we could find…read more It did not disappoint. The atmosphere inside, the decor plus the view was spectacular. We were seated at a window table, which was great. We ordered a couple drinks and a couple appetizers. The crab dip and calamari were amazing. Probably the best crab dip I've ever had. For main courses, I ordered the seared scallops and added prawns to the dish as well as a side of their chowder. So good. Melt in your mouth scallops. The chowder was some of the best I've had. My wife ordered pasta Alfredo with shrimp. She said it was amazing as well. And my daughter ordered the Boullabaisse. I've never heard of it but it's a seafood bowl that is delicious and has many seafoods inside.. almost like a soup. She loved it. Dessert was a chocolate torte and a cheesecake slice. Again, amazing. This is a must go to restaurant if you want upscale in Astoria, Oregon. It is well worth the price. And you cannot beat the atmosphere and service. It is exceptional.

No! This place was…read morereally disappointing. Came here based on reviews, but I. would caution anyone to steer clear of this place. It started with flat champagne drinks. That's just a fail, and it suggests a place that doesn't bother keeping things fresh. It kind of went downhill from there. We were looking for nice fresh fish and chips, wile we were out along the coast. We live near the coast ourselves, and are no strangers to good seafood. We decided to do the Cod and the Halibut fish and chips. While the halibut seemed fresh, the cod was waxy and looked old, and frankly i found it somehow mildly nauseating. I couldn't bring myself to teat it. The batter was crsipy, but lacked seasoning and tasted really flat (cardboard?). Aside from that, the coleslaw seemed pretty old soggy. Gross. Not impressed at all - some of the worst fish and chips I have ever had. Some people may like this kind of food - but i will actively avoid this place the next time in Astoria. Hard pass. i'm nauseous just thinking back to my experience here. Could hardly get away fast enough...

To start with, I had a really hard time finding this place because the building and signs are…read moredifferent than what is available online. The halibut was soft and wet rather than dry and meaty. The crab louie salad was underwhelming in both size and flavor. We spent over $60 and didn't feel like we got much. So what is the name of this place?

Best oysters in town!! Great service and a fun atmosphere! Wonderful outdoor area to enjoy some sun…read moreand let kids play.

Stopped by Breakside Brewery on the way back from the Oregon coast to Washington…read more Wanting to get a piece of what Astoria is like, we got a lobster roll, a Dungeness crab roll, and several oysters. The Willapa Bay oysters were served with a tangy mignonette, which was pretty darn good. I can say the lobster roll was good too, as they tasted crunchy and creamy. All in all, great seafood! My main critique is that portions were considerably small for the amount I paid for the food. I left satisfied but not full, so I would not come here if you're craving something more satiating. The restaurant is formatted to be more of a sports bar, good for socialization, drinking and having small bites.

We had a great meal at the Portway Tavern last night!…read more Honestly, we'd been to the Portway multiple times, but yesterday the food was really good. My wife had the Jamaican burger. Grilled pineapple, hand made burger, tasty. The waffle fries were great. The only negative is that the burger could have been seasoned more. I had the Tri-tip Sandwich with some onion rings. Really good, but again, a little seasoning would have augmented the sandwich. Service was good, but not as good as the food. Seemed a little understaffed for 5:30 PM. We'll definitely be back!

Stopped in for dinner while in town. I had the burger and fries. Food was delicious and service was…read moregood. It started getting busy before I left, people were have a good time. Good times to be had. Stop in and see for yourself.

Stopped in for smoked salmon and walked out with smoked scallops and halibut in addition. While it…read morewasn't cheap, I'm happy to support local fisherman and everything we tasted was yum. Would rank the scallops first and then the salmon and then the halibut per my taste!! Would have loved to tried more but the kitchen was closed a little after 400pm during our visit. The staff was very helpful on recommending.

We drove past this place for years, but last Sunday we couldn't get to the restaurant we had in…read moremind, and doubled back southward along Marine Drive, and decided to give it a try. It was a good decision. Note for fellow travelers: their menu is small. They are a smokehouse that oh by the way has a small dining area as well, which they call the Chowder House. Small can be beautiful. Specialization has its benefits. We ordered the chowder and smoked salmon on rye. First, the chowder. It's the real deal, slightly thinner than some, but not too thin, and boy howdy delicious. Seriously, its some of the best. I would say it's up there with Gracie's Sea Hag in Depoe Bay. It does not skimp on the clams, and is chunky throughout. The smoked salmon on rye exchanges a bagel for rye toast, but keeps the rest of the traditional deli staple intact. There is cream cheese, capers, red onion, and, of course, the salmon. (I don't know where smoked raw salmon ends and nova lox begins. They seem to be the same.) This is where we begin to understand those benefits of specialization. It was simply the best I've had. It was well smoked and tasted fabulous with the rye. If you have passed this place by for years as well, stop it, and stop by. It's good stuff. They also ship their smoked salmon.

Located on Pier 12, Fedé is unassuming. It's not at the end of the pier, though there are a couple…read moreof tables with a great view on the east side. You can watch the bar pilots head out to navigate the ships to the Pacific. It was my birthday and somehow we got one of these special tables. Service was perfect. I didn't get anyone's name, but when we put my name in and came back at our call time, we walked in and the woman, walking through the restaurant, said, "Hey, Mindy." A nice touch. Our server was also just right. I got the Negroni melone because I'm a sucker for Negronis. It was decent, though it would have been much better with a gentleman's cube. The hubs got a blood orange cocktail that was really yummy. We started with the ricotta and preserved tomato crostini, which was excellent! Hubs ordered the sablefish and I ordered the ravioli with chard. Both were fantastic! The sablefish was exactly, perfectly cooked. It had skin on, but easy to eat without if you're not into that. Ah, so good! The ravioli was so delish! The only thing missing was a sip of limoncello at the end of the meal, which you'd receive in Italy, but otherwise deliziosa!

Two years ago we tried this spot and it was amazing. I forgot to leave a review and we decided to…read morego back again for a second time. We heard that the place usually is very crowded and the wait can be long. So we tried to get there earlier for dinner. Positives: -the food was once again amazing. I can see why it's crowded and for good reason. The spot is a little smaller and probably the best Italian spot in town. We had meatballs last time, I remember it and it was hard to order something else this time. I got the lamb and my wife got beef ragu. We also ordered lasagna and the deviled eggs. -the prices were reasonable which is why we ordered so much. -the food was so good that we surprisingly finished everything we ordered. My lamb wasn't too gamey and the meat was extra tender. My pasta was a little undercooked. The lasagna was very meaty and it had an herby seasoning to it. I would say it's the best lasagna I've ever had. The deviled eggs were very good too and at a great price. You also get free bread which was also good. Negatives: -the wait might be long, but it's definitely worth the wait Overall 5/5 We will definitely be back on our next Astoria trip. It's a must for us.

Salmon Tortellini was amazing. The Berry cream desert a fav!…read more Crab salad too much lettuce. Prawn appetizer just ok. Great atmosphere!

On our way to Victoria BC we spent one night in Astoria, OR, at a wonderful Lloyd Hotel on the…read morewaterfront. Looking for a nice dinner, we settled on the Silver Salmon Grille on Commercial Street because it had Salmon in the name. The restaurant is very nicely decorated with lots of fish and marine decorations. We were seated in a very nice room that was not at all very busy. That said, the waiter was quite hard to get to pay attention to the two of us. Once we did have his attention and we had menus, it was, again, a bit difficult to get him to take our orders. The food was mediocre, at best. Final evaluation - the restaurant itself is very nicely appointed and has a nice

This place is a great choice for food and beer. The downstairs is a traditional brewpub with…read moreburgers, wings, etc with a great set of house made drafts. The upstairs is a top notch pizza place with a slightly different set of draft beers available. Our pizza was great and the beers were very good. They have a pretty large outdoor seating area too. The staff was very fast, friendly, and helpful with our questions. Looking forward to coming back next time.

This place is pretty awesome. There are multiple levels and I think the top is the best. You can…read morewalk outside and have a great view of the Columbia River and the town. We had some beers and ordered a couple big pizzas upstairs. Great pizza. It was a great vibe with great service. Excellent place and not to be missed