We were guests of the hotel this weekend and I was absolutely drooling thinking of the delicious looking menu options for breakfast. We arrived around 9:30 and an older male told us the wait would be 30 minutes but didn't offer to write our names down. We found someone else to write our names down. We were later seated by the only polite and smiling person in the entire restaurant, a young brunette hostess, and thankfully she brought us coffee and water. This was the only smile or decency we experienced at this restaurant. We perused our menus, enjoyed the view, and waited. And waited. And waited. There were two waitresses working and neither would make eye contact with us. One came refilling coffee for tables and I actually put my empty cup at the edge of the table and she completely ignored us. 30 minutes after being seated and both servers refusing to acknowledge our existence, we left. We left muttering angrily and the male who earlier wouldn't write our names down and appeared to be in management--he didn't even ask why. The morning rush was over, there were vacant tables and no waiting, and not a word, not a glance, no acknowledgement of two humans that looked like all the other humans in there were sitting waiting to be fed. As someone who was raised by a restaurant owner and manager, I can't remember being this pissed off. This is a serious failure. If the kitchen was backed up or had a problem, it wouldn't kill someone to say "hello", check on my coffee, you know, treat us like customers? I was iffy about returning to the hotel, but was leaning on doing so. After the experience at the restaurant, it's a solid "no". Having to drive to freaking Aberdeen for coffee and a meal (because all the bakeries and what not nearby are closed on Sundays) really spoiled the experience at Ocean Crest. read more

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We had dinner last night. The service and food was the best we have had in years! Wendy the bartender was our server and bartender; she is a true professional. She explained the menus and served us here famous home made craft cocktails. We cannot say enough about this restaurant. We are here for the summer and will be back. Thanks for the great experience! read more

Well, we've been here twice over a year apart, and both visits have been spectacular, which tells me something about their consistency. This year, we happened to be vacationing for my birthday, and so based on our first visit, I picked it for my birthday dinner. Amazed again. We started off with an Asian slaw/pear/blackened prawn appetizer special that was delicious. If anything, they could've left the pine nuts off, since it had everything it needed without them, but it was outstanding nonetheless. For dinner, my wife got the entree special that was a very large portion of perfect salmon, with wild mushrooms in a gorgeous cream sauce. The sides we both had were excellently roasted vegetables and the parmesan potatoes that were almost like they made gnocchi and roasted it. Incredible. I went for a similarly "foraged" type meal, and was pleasantly impressed with the braised venison rib chops with huckleberry demiglase. Our teenager decided on the dungeness "thinguine", and it was expectedly rich, decadent, and filling. Since this was a birthday, we ordered dessert. The dairy-free key lime/coconut pie was nice. The kid's espresso cheesecake was very good, but my chocolate indulgence, made with local vanilla ice cream and the menu's chocolate torte melted down and poured over it, stole the show. It wasn't long before my wife and child were decimating my plate, and I was not mad, as I'd had another outstanding meal, and they had left their desserts open for assault. I could go on about the opening cocktails (get the whiskey one!) or the excellent wine list (that includes small, mind-blowing vineyards we have visited that are hard to find!), or the service, which is exemplary and perfectly nuanced for an upscale experience, but I'm making myself hungry again. read more

Overpriced and unimaginative. Trying to be upscale dining and succeeded with the price. Had the flat iron steak and it was smothered with sauce and peppercorns. The room itself has zero personality and needs to be updated or at least replace the stained carpet. Location is great with nice views of the ocean. Should place the whole table with the view vs one side but covid lol read more

FYI they do not have an liquor license so imagine our frustration in asking for the wine list only to be told they didn't have one -- all while sitting next to a wall display of wine bottles. We would have really appreciated being informed of that ahead of time, like when calling and making the reservation, confirming the reservation, and reviewing the menu several times online. We chose this place to celebrate a special occasion and drove out of our way to do so. read more

We have always enjoyed going to the OC because of of the setting-staff and lastly the food. The food has never been great but it has been good enough. We always insist friends who come and stay at our place go and request Sam the best server any where. He no longer works there, last time we had a fellow named Jess. Hum not exactly a guy who loves people or his job. Trying to find a reason to go back. 3 Stars for the setting. read more

Ocean Crest Restaurant - Cottage at Pacific Beach - Seafood Near Me - Moclips, Washington

Great dining in the coast. Doesn't look like much but this place is solid. The food would be solid in downtown Seattle and is unmatched on the coast. It's hard to know where to turn in, look for a tiki torch. Restaurant enters next looks like a gift shop at first but again once inside, solid experience. Likely has a great beach view as well but it was dark and rainy when we were there. Highly recommended especially with the other available options! read more

My husband took me here to celebrate my birthday and we couldn't have had a better experience. I don't think there is a bad view in the house. Every table had a stunning view of the ocean. Our server Sam took excellent care of us. We started with the appetizer that was one of the specials - fresh local chanterelle mushrooms with butter and herbs and my husband had a bowl of the famous clam chowder. The soup was so flavorful and light, we enjoyed it over some chowders that tend to be too thick. I can see why it so popular and we got the back story of the chowder from Sam, who even gave me the recipe! We had the steelhead with strawberries and balsamic and the flat iron steak with mushrooms and onions. The steelhead had a nice sear and was rich and buttery. The strawberries added a perfect blend of sweet and freshness and complemented the fish. The steak was delicious and tender, cooked to perfection. We loved the Gorgonzola scalloped potatoes- we also ordered the saffron rice and I would recommend the potatoes over the rice all day long. They are rich and creamy. Because we were so stuffed, we took dessert to go! Sam couldn't let us leave without a birthday candle so he brought out a little ramekin with whipped cream and a candle, and the dessert was free! The original owners son still works at the restaurant, and as we left we had to tell him what a gem the resort is. We will definitely be back for the service, delicious food and views. read more

Wow so impressed - Sam was our waiter took us last minute - we just checked in at the navy base but needed food .. wow I couldn't stop eating from the crab cake app to the steak to the dessert picture shows the dessert we ate read more

This restaurant has a beautiful view. Recommend asking for a table by the window! Service is great and food is so tasty! Will definitely stop by again. read more

This place was absolutely DREADFUL for the amount of money spent. The food was cold and meat not cooked properly. Service was almost non-existent- as we got our meal and never saw our waiter again for over 45 minutes. We had to wave another server to get our check. The staff was rude and our waiter was so odd, it made us uncomfortable. A friend had recommended this place since we were staying nearby and we had hoped to have an amazing experience and a gourmet type meal and it was neither. It was very expensive for such a bad experience. After leaving, we almost called back to speak with the owner or manager and called our credit card company to have the charge reversed but decided that it would not be worth the battle. I guess we paid for the stunning view but that was the only positive. read more

The food, view and service was the best. I was worried when I heard that they sold but it was as good as ever. read more

Ocean Crest Restaurant - Picture perfect view. - Seafood Near Me - Moclips, Washington

We really love this place! The food is fabulous, the staff is the best and the views are beautiful! We will be back!! read more

Ocean Crest Restaurant - Breakfast with a view!! - Seafood Near Me - Moclips, Washington

Been here several times. Love the breakfasts. The eggs Benedict is awesome. The crème brûlée oatmeal is also amazing. Make the trip, you will not be disappointed. And the views are amazing. read more

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The wife and I snuck away on a weekend getaway. We headed to Ocean Creat resort. The ambience was as if your in a 5 star restaurant with a coffee shop feel. The view is absolutely breathtaking. We started with a couple of mixed drinks and they were reasonably priced. The crab cakes are absolutely scrumptious, dressed in a chocolate chili sauce. Not spicy at all. The wife and I both ordered the New York and flat iron steaks. They were prepared perfectly and extremely tender with outstanding flavor. The spaghetti squash was delicious. However the scallop potatoes were not as good as we were hoping. Not as seasoned to our likings The desserts were delicious. The chocolate cake and the Washington Apple Cheesecake were very tasty. Over all delicious meal with great service. The chef even came out to ask how everything was prepared. read more

Ocean Crest Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Moclips, Washington

The food was excellent, the service unusually friendly and efficient, and the view and atmosphere unsurpassed. Rhonda and Ryan took such great care of us! This restaurant is the best on the Beach! From Ocean Shores to the Quinault Reservation, no one does it better with such class! read more

The dining room was very nice with a view. Our waitress was spot on and very polite. This place is on the pricey side. They do have great choices in wine with 4 options on wine flights. Try the Razor clam.... Very yummy. Not a fan of what they call Ahi Poke. Not traditional at all. They serve this with seaweed which covers the taste of the Tuna. The Venison was very tasty. The Duck not so much. It was not very tender so I ate very little. We came with a group so we could try many options. Crab pasta dish was just ok. Bland but the crab if you picked it out was great. We never felt rushed and we had a large party. Not sure I would drive out of my way for this place but since we stayed on the resort we had to give it a try. read more

The lunch menu is very limited. Hamburgers are over $20. A po' boy is close to $30. I had a half order of eggs Benedict for $10. It came with shaved ham lunch meat. My wife had the oysters, and they were extremely salty. The coffee was excellent. I would have preferred it much more if the waitress didn't come over and vacuum the table behind me, banging my chair until we left. We won't be back anytime soon. read more

Hostess seemed a tad annoyed (although it wasn't busy) but very nice and accommodating server (Anthony). Food was beautifully plated and delicious (breakfast). To top it off was was a fantastic view! Will def go back! read more

The executive chef got our order wrong. We didn't, nor would we ever, ask for elk meatballs to be vegetarian. I had some kind of spaghetti thing. I'm not trying to insult you Jess, but it was greasy and tasted like pork spare ribs. Sorry, but the really bad part of the night was the awful, mean owner. read more

My wife and I went here because we heard it had a famous chef and great wine. We were quite surprised by what we found for a $$$$ priced restaurant. It started with the wine and the service. They seemed to have a nice collection of Washington wines. We explained to the server that we preferred Bordeaux style and preferred dry and light to rich fruit. She didn't talk about any of the wine options and immediately offered us a taste of their house Syrah and Cab. These are not varietals one usually suggests for being dry and light. She clearly knew nothing about the wines, and I assume there was no one else in the restaurant who did since she didn't refer us to them. Then the food. I asked the server to describe the crab pasta and lamb rib dishes in more detail as I was having difficulty deciding between them. She said "all of the dishes in the restaurant are excellent." So I went with the crab pasta and my wife got the scallops. We also ordered their "famous" clam chowder to share. The chowder was underwhelming - a rich butter and milk broth with very small pieces of clam. The scallops were raw. We order scallops all the time and we know they are delicate and need to be transparent in the middle, but these had barely looked at the grill. The curry sauce was made from a boring and typical yellow curry mix. And the rice had some gratuitous sweetener that made the whole dish taste sweet. For the pasta, I asked for chili flakes. They were light brown (very old). The crab was hidden by a rich cream sauce that completely obscured its subtle flavor. At one point I even went hunting in my dish to see if there was any crab in it. I did find one small piece of claw, but there was clearly very little. The bill, of course, was not very little. I would have given the restaurant one start, but the staff was friendly and the view was pleasant. And thankfully the elevator music wasn't too loud. read more

Beautiful ambiance, amazing ocean view. Delicious food. The braised lambchop with tziki mint drizzle was brilliant. Wait staff was wonderfully attentive and friendly (thank you, Ryan) . We will definitely be back. read more

This restaurant is absolutely fabulous! Delicious food, an absolutely amazing view of the ocean and friendly staff! Request Ben as your server he was great! We are staying in an Airbnb down the road and have come here every day to dine in! read more

We were looking for a peaceful getaway when we stumbled upon this amazing treasure in Moclips. Who knew?! Started with a late afternoon lunch (appetizers: clam chowder and BBQ shrimp). Both were delicious and left us wanting more. So we came back for dinner. Tammy took such great care of us. From an introduction to Chef Ron, creative photographs (as it was date night) and dessert recommendations, she was thoughtful and delightful. Now a word about the chef ... Ron came to our table and after discussing our choices for a sauce to accompany my halibut, he offered two! Both were a hit! In fact, we requested the one with strawberry maple balsamic reduction and vanilla ice cream as our dessert. Well, along with the killer Hazelnut chocolate martini. Yes, it was a decadent evening we'll not soon forget. We'll be back sooner than later! Thank you Ron and Tammy! You guys made the evening unforgettable! read more

Ocean Crest Restaurant - Halibut and dill/lemon sauce and strawberry maple balsamic vinegar reduction. Veges al denote the way they should be and rice melody. - Seafood Near Me - Moclips, Washington

Elegant by beach standards, very delicious food with a nice creative flair. I had a surf and turf which was a panko fried razor clam and a flatiron steak and both were prepared perfectly. read more

Always start with something nice... the view was amazing! Truly beautiful. However, the dining experience was sub-par and not worth the price. My mother and I come to this restaurant every year to celebrate my birthday. A special occasion it was not! No warm greeting, it was like a tomb. Luke warm chowder was served to my 82-year old mom and when she asked for bread with her chowder, she was informed that bread is only served with dinner... The manager on duty said no bread; ridiculous! My crab cakes at over $20 were about 1/8-inch thick with very little crab in them. I ordered them "crisp" and what was served to me looked like it had barely touched the pan. The crab cakes, rice, and vegetables on my plate were cold, cold, cold! In addition, wine was ordered to celebrate the special occasion and the amount of wine in the glass was minuscule; much less than received at other restaurants and over-priced for the tiny amount served. We were bitterly disappointed and will not ever be returning. Please take my advice and look elsewhere if you are hoping for good food and service. This place is not what it once was... read more

A real gem on the coast. A bit spendy, but really excellent food with a fantastic view of the ocean. As a bonus we had a bald eagle perched on a tree the whole time. Their vegan veggie curry was so fresh and flavorful I cleaned out the plate in no time. We shared the chocolate indulgence for dessert and oh my.. read more

We thought we'd venture out of Seabrook for Father's Day but we were seriously disappointed. They told us a 20 min wait for take out if dine in. We said we would take out. The lady helping us seemed overwhelmed and irritated from the start. The wait was closer to 45 min and the food was sub par for the price. $100 for 2 of us and we didn't order food for our toddler . Clam chowder was a really small portion- not a bowl but still charged us $8. The halibut was not impressive and The shrimp was ok but everything was cold! Don't spend $ here read more

when staying at a "resort" who advertises a hot tub, pool and restaurant one would expect those amenities are available. both the hot tub and pool were closed and the restaurant did not have the capacity to serve guests. very disappointing. we will not be returning. read more

This place is great and worth the drive if staying in Ocean Shores area. The view is great, atmosphere nice and food very good. Been here several times both before and after the fire that closed the place for about 3 years. Today I went with the Monte Cristo and clam chowder. The sandwich was unique because in addition to ham and turkey it included smoked salmon, delicious. My parents both had Crab Benedict which they also enjoyed. read more

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What relaxing ambiance with lovely view through the trees. The food and service is wonderful. They really have a caring attitude. I've been several times and will continue to go! read more

We came here for breakfast the day after the Hood to Coast Washington & it was so delicious! I had the Dungeness crab pancakes and they were amazing and flavorful. My husband loved his "hungry man" breakfast. Great service and great coffee read more

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I've already had two meals at this establishment and I have to say that both were absolutely fabulous! The quality of atmosphere, service and food were exceptional. Would highly recommend this restaurant :-) read more

We came for Kyle's laugh & stayed for Neal's personality, hospitality and extensive knowledge of the menu. Neal recommended the Cioppino which I have never had before & it was fantastic! Everything we've ever had here is amazing. The atmosphere, staff & ambiance is worth the drive out here. Also, our lunch waitress Raydene was amazing and remembered us from over a year ago (and wasn't even our waitress). We have been impressed with the Ocean Crest Restaurant and Resort every time we come & cant wait to come back! read more

Found a gem last night. Food, Service, and View all came together for a memorable experience. The food was prepared with expertise. The service prompt but without being overbearing, warm and friendly We felt like an honored guest. This morning, just in for coffee and the view and that warmth and friendly service continued. I'm surprised I haven't seen them of Top Ten in PacNW or a Michelin rating read more

Worth for every penny . We loved staying at this place. Staffs are best at their work. We enjoyed the spa and pool. Well maintained. Only reason I didn't give five star is I am a vegetarian and there was not option for me in dining menu. If you not a vegetarian, you won't regret for any reason visiting this place. read more

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We have been going to Ocean crest resort for many years. You just can't find a nicer group of people to do business with and to be served by! The restaurant is in my opinion is a five star experience! The food is always amazing as are the drinks. And as I said before the people who serve you are wonderful! read more

Outstanding food served on Mother's Day Thanks for making it special! read more

Enjoyed a delicious dinner with a spectacular view at Ocean Crest last night. Chef Ron Wisner greeted us and told me how he made the blackberry sauce that was served over scrumptious salmon. Our waiter, Kyle, was a great host. A meal to remember. Thank you. read more

Seated on the patio, where I'm sipping a Boom Boom syrrah and enjoying the chowder. The rolling surf is just the music you need as you scan the distance, through the trees. The service was quick, efficent, and non-intrusive! The other posts were accurate, Ocean Crest is well worth the stop! read more