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    Surfside Bistro

    3.3 (38 reviews)
    Open 7:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Smash burger

    The smash burger and Parmesan garlic fries were a 10/10. The staff were all very friendly and the view is beautiful from the tables.

    Awesome two patty smash burger with yummy twice fried fries!  Pelican IPA and a gin and tonic in the background.
    Retired On The Oregon C.

    This is a bistro/restaurant at the north end of Driftwood Shores resort on Heceta Beach in Florence.We are locals and it was our first time here. We had read that it was under new management and expected a full-on table service menu. Not so, we had to order and pay/tip at the counter before we got our food. We almost turned around and walked out but wanted to try the food. They are trying to get table service back but perhaps there is not enough business to bring it back. We had last stepped in here a year or so ago when it was a deli. Nothing was changed inside. My designer wife said the decor is horrible and screams WAKE ME UP! Tired white paint on the walls and almost zero artwork. There are some pieces of metal artwork in a few places on the walls but that is it. Paint is cheap and could make a world of difference with different colored window trim and wall (and the ceiling looks like it has not seen paint in years). Get some artificial plants and a couple trees. This place needs a marketing wake up call. Get on Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, and other social media and advertise. Get something to pull in people, especially locals. This is the ONLY RESTAURANT IN FLORENCE THAT IS ON THE BEACH, FOLKS! Take advantage of that fact! Even Yachats does not have a restaurant on the beach. Ona is as close as they get, and it is on the river delta near the beach. Sell some updated sweatshirts, t-shirts and hats and offer a free drink if they wear your garb on future visits. Alicia took our orders at the main desk up front and was friendly, energetic, and was very engaged with her clientele. She gave us recommendations on our food, and we loved that. We both had the smash burgers and fries, and they were excellent - exceeding our expectations. The burgers had great, fresh flavor, had yummy, melted cheese, lettuce, tomato and pickles. The sesame bun was a perfect vessel and did not fall apart. The fries were double fried and had a delicious crispy crunch. This place screams potential and needs some upgrades to bring in more business. We will be back but would really like to see it become a landmark restaurant on Florences only beach. We wish them well.

    Aliza W.

    The food was perfect and warm right before a road trip through Florence . I got the chicken tenders , fried and a soda The service was quick and I could see the beach , the ambiance was great !

    Fish sandwich with fries
    Mel H.

    Found this place by doing a quick Yelp review after touring the Sea Lion Caves. It is on the beach but does not have outdoor seating. It is also located in a hotel, which isn't mentioned in the Yelp reviews. There are only a couple tables but it wasn't crowded (and this was a Saturday during the summer). The food did take awhile to come out, but was surprisingly really good. They also have smoothie, cafe and wine available with their breakfast/lunch options. We sat by the window and could see the dunes and people playing in the water. I am going with 4 stars and not 5 because of the lack of fresh seafood, which is what I think of when picking a restaurant on the beach. The homemade pastries were also amazing...but we forgot to grab photos.

    Bowl of clam chowder with grilled sourdough

    Had bowls of clam chowder that were very tasty, excellent service and view of the ocean.

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    Food was subpar, service extremely slow and wait staff lacking customer service skills. $15 hotel coupon was not worth it!

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    Service was really good! Food is okay, I got a smash burger but not what I expected. But you also get really good views of the beach.

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    Food was really good . Service was great . Ambiance is not bad overlooking the beach .

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    I had a burger and ended up with bad food poisoning for 5 days.. Thanks Chef. I do like the ocean view but will not be back!

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    Best place to sit and relax and watch for storms. Wine, snacks, and a great view of storms.

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    Waterfront Depot Restaurant

    Waterfront Depot Restaurant

    4.3
    (1k reviews)
    5.1 mi
    $$

    Newport Oregon. Absolutely delightful restaurant and right on the water…read more Also, you get to see the seals that are down underneath the restaurant and you can hear them as they swap while you're eating. Excellent food and excellent service as well. Lovely restaurant!

    You definitely want to call ahead and get a reservation. We rolled the dice for a Monday night and…read morehad a half hour wait. No big deal though.. we walked around the cute old town and worked up an appetite. The place is small and seating is tight. Our server was super friendly and attentive. My husband ordered the surf (grilled shrimp) and turf (flank steak) with a side salad and mashed potatoes. I had the crab encrusted halibut with basmati rice& edamame and a Cesar salad. We started off with cocktails. Husband had a long island iced tea and I had a Jim Beam Manhattan. Cocktails were average. Manhattan had too much vermouth and the Long Island had a lot of sour... But a lot of time I think that comes down to preference. It took a long time to get our food. It was crowded and our server was clearly doing her best. The food looked good. The server said she was waiting for steak knives, so my husband just used the regular butter knife for his steak. The steak was a little tough and lacked flavor. Would have added salt and pepper to it if there was shakers on the table, but didn't want to ask for them. The fish was nice. I didn't really get "crab encrusted". I'm sure it was there but really it just tasted like breaded and fried halibut. The rice and salad were delicious. Overall everything was good. I wouldn't say excellent. And for the price, I would have expected better. But it wasn't bad. There looks to be a lot of other great restaurants that might have a little nicer atmosphere that we would try before coming here again. Overall, I would skip the steak. (Although the chimichurri one would probably be really good). And stick with their flooffy cocktails. The fish was good. And make reservations

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    Crab encrusted halibut
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    River Roasters

    River Roasters

    4.5
    (324 reviews)
    5.0 mi
    $$

    Wonderful coffee, environment and all of it!!…read more Your name being called when your coffee is ready is SO fun!! I wish I wasn't just passing through Florence- I could sit and read a book here easily!!

    I don't normally write negative review if ever, but my experience at River Roasters this weekend…read morewas disappointing enough that I feel it's warranted. Florence is home to me. I've lived there on and off since I was 18, and stopping at River Roasters has become a tradition whenever I'm in town. I love the coffee, the cozy coastal atmosphere, and sitting outside with my children for our annual photo. For years, I've recommended this shop to anyone visiting Florence. This weekend, I ordered five drinks, spent quite a bit of money, and left a generous tip. While waiting, I realized one of the drinks was supposed to be iced instead of hot. I politely apologized and asked if it could be changed. The employee immediately huffed, gave me a dirty look, rolled her eyes at her coworker, and made it very clear that my request was an inconvenience. I was honestly shocked!! I even told her that if it was too much trouble, I would take the drink as it was, but she completely ignored me. When she finished remaking it, she pushed it toward me without saying anything. As a manager now myself, and a previous business owner in Florence, I understand that people get busy, overwhelmed, and frustrated, especially when there's a line out the door. But when you work with the public, customers should still be treated with basic kindness and respect. If you're annoyed, step away and collect yourself. Rolling your eyes, huffing, and being openly rude to someone over a simple drink correction is unacceptable. To make the situation worse, as my family and I were leaving, the employees loudly called out, "Have a great day!" in an obviously sarcastic and passive-aggressive tone. A genuine "Have a great day" should be offered to every customer not used to mock someone on their way out. What makes this especially sad is that River Roasters wasn't just another coffee shop to me. It was part of our family tradition and a place I have supported and recommended for years. Unfortunately, after this experience, I won't be returning. There is another coffee shop down the road, and that is where we'll begin making new memories. I genuinely hope the owner sees this and takes the customer service concerns seriously. Good coffee may bring people through the door, but the way customers are treated determines whether they come back. And quite honestly, if you cannot be kind to the public while providing a service, then perhaps working directly with customers is not the right job for you.

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    Maple Pecan Scone and large black coffee
    Maple Pecan Scone and large black coffee
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    Venny’s Cafe 101

    4.7
    (66 reviews)
    4.2 mi
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    I have to say this trip all the food was so good everywhere we ate. We met some friends here and…read morethe staff. I don't know if she was the owner, but she was amazing super super nice and friendly and funny and the staff all were smiling such a neat vibe I got the Huevos Divorciados Two corn tortillas topped with two eggs, our special red and green sauce and served with rice and beans was also served with choice of flour tortillas or corn on the side I had the flour and they tasted like like they made them there . I got the sauce on the side because I wasn't sure as far as onion taste but it was cooked and she made it . delicious and then my husband wanted to try some salsa and they were so kind they brought out I think probably four or five different salsa. My husband got the steak hashbrowns eggs breakfast but he wanted to try some the salsa on his eggs. He really enjoyed his breakfast and then our friends got a ham and cheese omelette and he really enjoyed it and said it was eggs were perfect and then our other friend got the biscuits and gravy breakfast. The gravy looked so fresh and just perfect consistency. She also really enjoyed her breakfast. She ate it all iced tea was great. This is another place that we will definitely go back to On our next trip.

    This was a quaint restaurant that was perfect in closeness. Along with high ratings the food and…read moreservice was excellent. It's a generational resturant which is really nice I think our waitress name was Natilie not sure on spelling. I got the veggie burrito no avocado and my dad got the pastor burrito no beans.

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    Main dining room
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    Chicken Burrito
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    Sweet Magnolia Bakery Cafe

    Sweet Magnolia Bakery Cafe

    4.2
    (118 reviews)
    5.0 mi
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    I couldn't recommend Sweet Magnolia more! They graciously accommodated a last-minute order and…read morecreated the most beautiful chocolate ganache cake for my mother-in-law's 80th birthday. Wanting to support a local business made the experience even more special. The cake was absolutely stunning, and the flavor exceeded our expectations. It was rich, incredibly moist, and perfectly balanced--especially impressive for a cake of its size. It was the highlight of the celebration, and our entire family loved it. Thank you for helping make such a special milestone even more memorable!

    Stopped in here this afternoon with a friend. We mostly wanted to sit and relax with a nice drink…read more They closed at 3:30 today which we somehow didn't notice so we ended up staying until we noticed they were closing up (sorry!). We were greeted immediately when we walked in. I ordered an Italian soda with peach and strawberry and my friend ordered a cappuccino. My drink was great! It was creamy and fresh tasting. It was made with syrup but it was still so good and refreshing after a long day with lots of walking. They have some housemade treats too, which I've had before and they were good. Since we got there so late in the day they didn't have much available, but last time I got a delicious peanut butter bar that blew me away. The staff were all very friendly and seemed happy. There is a small space with tables inside and a cute little garden outside with a few more tables. The prices were reasonable, about on-par for a tourist town. They have a small parking lot and there is plenty of street parking. The building is a bit hidden so it can be hard to spot if you're on foot but they put signs out when they're open to help people to find. If you're looking for a cute spot to get a treat and a drink, stop in here! They are lovely and have tasty treats.

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    Berry cheese cake. Maple frosted scone.
    Berry cheese cake. Maple frosted scone.
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    Surfside Bistro - delis - Updated August 2026

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