The atmosphere is nice, especially after the renovation. The staff is friendly and efficient, as they always have been. The food, on the other hand, was a letdown. I ordered a martini to start. It sure was cold, but so iced down that the gin was almost missing. None of the aromatic headiness I want from a martini. That gin spent way too much time in the ice shaker. I ordered a Ceaser Salad. While the lettuce was fresh and crisp, the dressing was almost a vinaigrette rather than a rich yolk emulsion. For the main course, I ordered the special salmon and a glass of wine. The sauce and sides, a couscous concoction with asparagus, was quite good, but the salmon was medium to well and had lost all of its moisture. It may have been a little on the small side as well, but I didn't really want much more of it anyway. All in all, pretty mediocre stuff for a meal that totaled $100. read more

The Depot has always been one of our favorite places for special occasions on the Long Beach Peninsula. We own a house in Long Beach, and during the time we lived there full-time, this was our go-to spot for anniversaries and my husband's birthdays. It exudes that cozy, historic Seaview charm that invites you to relax and linger...warm, intimate, and full of character without being over the top. A true small-town and now not so hidden gem. My husband is a fan of their Old Fashioneds, particularly those with a smoked maple twist, and he often gravitates back to the slow-braised pork. Their current Southern Comfort Pork dish is just his style: slow-braised pork shoulder served over brown sugar yam mash with jalapeño creamed corn, green onion, and maple-bacon salsa. That's comfort food crafted with real culinary skill. As someone who follows a plant-based diet, I truly appreciate how The Depot makes an effort to accommodate vegetarian and vegan diners in a way that feels genuine rather than forced. Last winter, I was thrilled to discover the ginger-coconut soba noodles, they were flavorful, satisfying, and perfectly balanced. Their current mika soba noodles with garlic-ginger coconut cream, vegetables, toasted cashews, and cilantro are exactly the kind of dish I'm thankful to find on a Peninsula menu. I also have fond memories of Burger Wednesdays from our time on the Peninsula. It's incredible how satisfying a customized portobello burger can be when a kitchen understands texture and seasoning especially in a place where plant-based options can still be scarce. The food is fantastic, but the service deserves a special mention. While Peninsula restaurants are known for their good service, The Depot's service is exceptional: polished, friendly, warm, and just the right amount of attentive. Although we now reside in California, we plan to make another reservation when we return to the Long Beach Peninsula in July. I'm already looking forward to their summer menu. Note: I've forgotten to take photos so the ones on this review are from the restaurants social media - definitely a reflection of our last meal at The Depot without the drinks. read more

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Sadly we had a very poor experience at the Depot, and won't be back. Made reservation for 4. We were seated in the covered patio, very nice fire pit. When we arrived there was a VERY LOUD party of 8 or 9 women. They never did quiet down, even when their food came. We were unable to even carry on a conversation at our table. They seemed to be having their own party. When asking about them, we were told they are regulars. The food was okay, but the atmosphere was a zero, sadly. Not what we had expected at a local restaurant. 1st and last time Don't sit on the patio. I did call the restaurant, with feed back. Was told they would call me back. **** they did just call back, and offered a discount for next visit **** read more

The Depot is the best choice in this area for a nice meal and serves up stellar fish -- be it halibut, salmon, or lingcod. Never overcooked. Much of the menu changes from visit to visit but we've always found interesting apps to try and enjoyed our meals. read more

Been coming for years. This place was elevated....it has,an amazing assortment of appetizers, while now the only thing not seafood is Brussels sprouts. Gone are the Au gratin potatoes stacked so perfectly with an amazing creme....now, mashed potatoes???... At least Outback serves baked potatoes. They made a new kitchen and it seems took the cost from the food. Save the drive. Steak tiny...not seasoned. Not elevated. Sad. Truly. Tipped my server well because I doubt we will be back. He is awesome. read more

It's unfortunate that this is one of the nicest restaurant in town because it cooks for the target demographic of above 75. Everything was bland and flavorless. Whoever recommended the oyster escargot needs to get their taste buds checked out because saying it is to "die for" is the epitome of the "wtf meme" . read more

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The food was amazing, my cup never empty, and bread refilled whenever needed. I loved seeing into the kitchen knowing it was clean and organized. We had apps, entrees, and dessert. All was perfect, this cheesecake was a special of the day best cheesecake I've had by far. read more

The Depot Restaurant - Cheese cake special! Almond crust blueberry sauce. - New American Near Me - Seaview, Washington

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Several locals recommended The Depot and boy are we glad we listened! The ambience is so warm and inviting, you feel as though you're dining at a friend's home. The service is excellent, the food even better! We will definitely return whenever we are in town. read more

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Our 4th time here. Amazing again. Recently remodeled old train depot creates a cozy environment to enjoy a special occasion dinner. Chef Jamie's open kitchen produces wonderful dishes. Our waitperson Ashley made our Anniversary extra special with her attentive service. We traveled 130 miles just to celebrate here. read more

Placed a reservation for 7 with accessible seating and they were accommodating. The service was good and our waitress was exceptional. We all greatly enjoyed our food and have to say it lived up to everyone's great reviews. The only reason I brought this review down to 4 stars is because the steak was not cooked as requested to a medium. However, it was still good. The interior is very cool and has an interesting vibe to it. It is pricey, so if you're looking for somewhere to celebrate a special occasion or want to eat somewhere "fancier" I'd recommend coming here. read more

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What a great surprise! Camping nearby and we chose this great little place to celebrate my birthday. Amazing dinner, great service and a lovely wine selection. Can't wait to visit again. read more

The Depot Restaurant - 14 oz ribeye, smashed potatoes and seasonal veggies - New American Near Me - Seaview, Washington

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5 stars!!!! Everything is perfected here from service, food, timing and ambiance. It's a treat getting a table here and thankfully they have open table to make that easy too for you as the place has limited seating each night so be sure to rsvp if you want a taste of this place. Whether you're a seafood lover or land lover or desire some tasty dessert to finish your meal with, the chef here has perfected everything. To be perfectly honest I wanted to order one of the entire menu so there will be a next time. read more

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Very disappointed after coming here for so many years. Had the Halibut, was a thin cut, overcooked and the gravy was very salty. Cask 16 cocktail was unimpressive. $180 for 2 was not worth it. read more

Good food, drinks and service! Its a small restaurant and we did not have a reservation! Sat at the bar, was fun watching the drinks being made and u can see the kitchen with the food being prepared! Loved our experience will go back soon! read more

I bookended my stay in Seaview with meals at The Depot, and both were excellent. The first night I wasn't hungry enough for a full entree, and had soup and scallops which were both delicious. The plate was beautifully presented and the service was attentive without being obtrusive. The last night I had the Szechuan sturgeon, which was also amazing. Highly recommend. read more

Great service. Food was amazing, some of the best scallops I've ever had, wish I took a picture of the steak but I couldn't wait. Look forward to coming back in the future. read more

The Depot Restaurant - Scallops w/ sweet/tangy sauce and herb oil. - New American Near Me - Seaview, Washington

Well I'm bragging to my friends visiting from Alaska and Arizona .. lol polar opposites! I tell them this is not the place to be on a budget or diet! No need to get separate checks because we all had the same choices! Now my friend says he doesn't like calamari .. I'm like sure but this is like nothing you've ever had! My friend grabbed a second helping saying wow!! There's are amazing! Then the perfectly seared scallops came out! They were almost too pretty to eat! Again .. the chef gets it right! Sear to lock in flavors but not over cooked and gummy! Nope .. just yummy! Then comes the clam chowder! Friend note; never had clam chowder with clams in the shell! And I say no flour thickener !! This chowder never disappoints! The perfect manhattan was just that! And those cherries?? Wow! I'm done for now as I gotta eat! Steaks are on the way' read more

The Depot Restaurant - Calamari - New American Near Me - Seaview, Washington

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Update: 6/2/25: The Depot continues to impress! This is our 'go to' place for great dining on the peninsula. They have remained consistent throughout the years, which seems like an unattainable goal for most restaurants on the southern WA coast. Recently, we were celebrating an event with a friend, and I had the Southern Comfort Pork. (I always have the Southern Comfort Pork - it's THAT good.) The pork was amazing. If you haven't tried this dish, you really should. Everyone in my party had an excellent meal. read more

The Depot Restaurant - Southern Comfort Pork. Always amazing! - New American Near Me - Seaview, Washington

This is upscale food in a comfortable historic atmosphere in the heart of Seaview. The food has a continental / French influence and is very well presented. I had the duck which was simply delicious. The cocktails were also very good and prepared by a bartender that cares. I'm definitely coming back here. read more

Great food, awesome service and a nice dining experience. The staff was friendly and kept our drinks full. The food was delicious.

This place is amazing - food phenomenal ( tasty, unique, presentation, wow!), service excellent and ambience tasteful and historic. It is a very animated place thus a bit loud. Cant wait to go back! The brussell sprouts and southern comfort pork are to die for. read more

So - initially our service was great. Our server was attentive and very personable. We were there to celebrate our 43rd wedding anniversary. We ordered oysters on the half shell as an appetizer. They were very tiny but had good flavor. My husband ordered a Cesar salad that was unlike any we had ever had - definitely odd. He wouldn't order it again. The martini he ordered was not good and seemed watered down. He had an old fashioned that was delicious. He ordered clams buscatini and I ordered filet mignon. People came into the restaraunt after us and ordered after us and received their food in a tamely manner - And our food never came. And this continued on for an additional 20 minutes after the neighboring tables received their food. I finally asked the server if they planned to bring us our food and we FINALLY received our food after yet another wait. Our food was delicious. We took our gifted dessert home with us as we were stuffed from dinner. I was disappointed in the long wait - lord knows how long it would have taken if I hadn't gotten fed up and asked if they planned to feed us. The quality of the salad and the tiny oysters and martini was quite a disappointment. Considering all the accolades the depot has and what we experienced I doubt we would recommend it to anyone and likely would not return. read more

Just moved into the Astoria area full of great dining experiences. Looking for a unique culinary experience we found the Depot across the Columbia in Seaview. The cozy venue and warm greeting started the enjoyment. Steamers, spinach salad, Halibut on a tomato stew then crème brûlée!. Home run! read more

Very very good! I very much recommend! Food and service was great! I loved the busser they had working, Mason, the overall vibe in there was great! I loved the new design and remodels that were recently done. read more

Our party of eight enjoyed our feast: - Old Fashioned Cocktail: good call using Amaro as a sweetener: A- - Dungeness Crab Mac: good flavor, but too "soupy" for me: C+ - Rib Eye Meatballs: hummus was good, but just an odd pairing: B+. Most of the dishes were priced accordingly, this was the only one where we felt a bit cheated as the delicious meatballs were small. - Peruvian Mango Sea Scallops: seafood is where they shine: A- - Gazpacho: bursting with spice, the heat level turned some off. Not the usual refreshing taste, but very good: B+ - Duck: ample portion, very good complimentary sauce, succulent: A- - Asian Noodles: great offset to all the protein, good portion: B+ - Steak: the blue cheese just didn't connect (it usually does), tender though: B- - Salad (the one with frisee), loved it: A- - Peanut Butter type pie: whipped cream tasted low end, but enjoyed it overall: B+ - Brownie and cobbler: both were more than decent: B Service was excellent: A This is the spot for upper casual dining. read more

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Absolute gem of a restaurant just minutes from the beach. The service was top notch, the ingredients are sourced as much as possible from local farmers, foragers and fishers, and the chefs prepare each dish with passion and care. I get clam chowder anytime I go somewhere with access to local clams and The Depot makes the best chowder I've ever had. If you see the rockfish & chanterelles special on the menu, order without hesitation. It is phenomenal! read more

The Depot Restaurant - Clam chowder - New American Near Me - Seaview, Washington

Aptly named for being in an old train Depot, this small restaurant has a great ambiance and delicious food. Definitely make a reservation as the space is small. The Brussels sprouts and oysters 'scargot were delicious, perfect starts to go with our dirty martinis. For dinner, I had the oyster dinner which came with 6 huge oysters,veggies and mashed potato. We didn't save enough room for dessert but should have since the options sounded great. Others at our table ordered a clam pasta, the duck, and a steak special. Service was great and friendly. read more

This place is a gem on the coast. I've now been there twice and blown away with quality of food, chef's touch, creativity and ingredients. It's one of my favorite restaurants on the coast of Washington and the service staff want to make sure your experience matches the quality of the food. Can't say enough positive things about this place. I don't get picture of scallops but they were amazing. We ordered an extra scallop so both of us could have two! You need to go here if you are in area. Couldn't think of better dining and drinking experience. The depot red blend is also great wine if you are thinking about the steak. Thank you! read more

The Depot Restaurant - Halibut, rice, veggies, and mushroom sauce. - New American Near Me - Seaview, Washington

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Great food nice ambiance. Service was prompt and attentive. Solid place to visit highly recommend.

We've been going to The Depot for years; to celebrate anniversaries, birthdays, Mother and Father's Day...pretty much any kind of celebration we can celebrate, The Depot is our go-to restaurant. The service is good, the atmosphere is interesting and the food is sublime. I felt like there was a bit of a hiccup when ownership was transferred, and wasn't too happy with what I felt was a culinary blip in time, but, having been back a few times to see if things had improved, I am happy to say I feel like they have! So, let's talk about the food! The Clam Chowder is wonderfully flavorful and clammy! It's not a thick chowder, but a sublime broth that wakes up your tastebuds and gets your tummy going for the next course ahead! The perfect way to whet your whistle! Don't forgo the chowder. My husband always orders the Ribeye Steak with garlic mash potatoes. It fills him up and satiates his caveman carnivore persona. He is always pleased with the sear of the steak and the accompanying potatoes are heartily enjoyed. This time around I ordered the Seared Scallops on puréed butternut squash, with apples and radishes. What a happy plate of food! I was nervous about the radish part, but they were so sweet and yummy, I couldn't taste a hint of any bitter radish. The smooth squash paired beautifully with the Scallops, who were truly the star on the plate. Dare I say old Gordon Ramsey would have been proud, I'm sure! I snarfed up the entire plate, and the best part is, I wasn't overstuffed. The portion size was perfect. A wonderful, lighter dish than my usual go to, which is the Southern Comfort Pork. Now THAT is a perfect plate of food for a cold, wet PNW day. Oh my, it is so good! Make sure to try the pork at least once.....and if it's cold and rainy. Mmmmm! Truly, you can't go wrong with any of the offered fare at The Depot. Take some time and get yourself over to the peninsula's best hidden gem. The Depot is excellent. read more

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Interesting and older demographic and vibe inside the restaurant. Service was standard. Drinks and food were reasonably priced. My food ratings: - Scallops 10/10 - flavor was on point and super unique with the mango and parsley combination - Oysters escargot 9/10 - a little on the saltier side but the flavors definitely reminded me of escargot - Calamari - 7/10 - Fresh but the batter was a little soggy and nothing memorable - Duck breast - 8/10 - cooked perfectly! The cherry sauce was nice but didn't really care for the rice pilaf and veggies on the side - Creme Brulee - 7/10 - If you like the orange juice flavor, you would like this. They got the texture on this right though! read more

Great food, drinks and service. They hit the trifecta. We had Steak Killian, Clams Bucatini and Thai prawns and noodles. All great!

Good and service always good. Their menu is innovative. Prices are about right for an upscale restaurant,

Amazing! Will for sure be returning when back in town. Really good food, great service and good drinks too! Glad we made reservations even on a Monday night! For us, this was a perfect dining experience! read more

We went on a long weekend a few weeks ago to Long Beach before the monsoons and time change. It is alway a must stop when we are visiting Seaview. Relservations are a must, especially if sitting inside or weekends. The ambiance is warm and inviting, and the service is always top notch. I had the wilted spinach salad, halibut with crimini mushrooms veggies and mashed potatoes. The halibut had a nice crust and the flavors all melted well. The wife enjoyed her chicken Parm and loved the dessert. After a week of overpriced and inconsistent dining experiences on a trip to Leavenworth and Chelan I am reminded of what a gem the Depot is for such a short drive from home. read more

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Awesome food, amazing wine and beer! Could easily be the best restaurant in Long Beach! read more

We have been going to the Depot for several years every time we visit Seaview for razor clamming. The food is always delicious and the service is very good. This review and the one star is due to a situation that happened to my daughter while sitting at the bar on Saturday, April 12, 2025. Her male friend was also with us. After her friend ordered a drink that had dried fruit in it, the bartender pulled out a piece of the dried apple and turned it to make it look like lower female anatomy, and gave it to my daughter and very suggestively said to her "isn't this very inappropriate?", while putting the piece to his lips and smelling it. I answered yes, you are very inappropriate, although my daughter was not paying him much attention, so did not realize what he was suggesting. We left shortly after. We had a reservation for the following evening, which I considered cancelling, but did not want to penalize the restaurant for one employee's actions. When we showed up for our reservation, my daughter talked to the owner about what had happened the previous evening, and while she was talking to the owner, the same bartender walked by her, whispered "Bon Appetite" while brushing his hand along her body. She immediately said something, and the owner DID NOTHING. Her only response was "don't worry, he will be gone after next week." No apology nor any attempt to rectify the situation. This review is solely based on the ownership's lack of caring or thought for their customers and allowing inappropriate behavior from their employees without consequence. At the very least, he should have been told to leave the premises that evening. Needless to say, we will not be back. Also, my daughter reviewed the restaurant on Google and Yelp, and both reviews were removed. We will see if TA allows this one to stand. read more

By far, the best restaurant in the area - amazing food and great service! We spend over a week in the neighborhood and tried almost every place we could find - this was by far the very best - the only place that truly stood out as a high end and classy food. The service was great and, most importantly, highly knowledgeable of dishes and ingredient. If you are in the area and feel like an exceptional dinner - this is the place! read more

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So I have to say that I am really disappointed that this isn't a positive review of the food. Unfortunately, we never got to try the food - at least not the regular menu. And we didn't go there for the "burger night" ... We had researched this and made reservations in advance as today was our anniversary. We came down to this spot ant the Italian spot in Oceanside. I won't name them in this review for a different restaurant - but you can find them. Bottom line - the place looked cool from the outside and even better from the inside. The tables were close, but not too close. The bar looks like an excellent option. The ambiance was as advertised, and the reason we ended up booking here. BUT, I wish we hadn't and had booked the other - which was not available by the time we had to make other arrangements ... sigh. We walked and were seated and were told things had changed to a "burger night" - which seemed cool until they told us that meant that ONLY burgers were available. WHAT? ... the website doesn't even mention a burger night. We reserved for finer dining - not burgers. They have a great burger truck up the street outside another spot. The hostess was sweet. She said she tried to call everyone earlier in the day but blamed the storm. I don't believe that at all and the embarrassed'ish look she gave confirmed that. I was okay with her saying it tho as it clearly would not be a decision she would have made and she was clearly covering for an owner, chef, and/or boss (likely all of these) who musta decided to phone one in. Doesn't matter really as they can make that decision. Did kinda dampen our otherwise planned anniversary night - but we found another, unaffiliated spot and had a really good time with good food. Not the experience we were looking for, but I'd go back. The decision we control is whether to support them. While it won't make a difference to their business and I'm sure they won't care, we won't support them. My advice is merely that you call them and confirm your expectations before you're as surprised as we were. We just made reversions for a "make up" at the Italian spot. Sincerely wish things had gone differently. Wouldn't plan a special night there. read more

This place is a gem just off the beaten path. Found it through yelp or we would've missed. It. Had a great meal had great service nice atmosphere. Will definitely be back next time. We're in town. read more