Super disappointed. This place has the potential to be great in that location but it's just not.if…read morethey made some effort to make a little atmosphere it would be awesome, maybe a few creative dishes. It's mostly fried food. We ordered prime rib and it was thin, very little fat on it so minimal flavor and way overcooked. They said they basically cooked it in the au jus which is not a good way to cook prime rib. It was clearly not a high grade cut. I want this place to be good so bad! I really wish they would seek some guidance to make this place a success. It could really be a destination if they put a little effort into it

3 and 1/2 stars = When we first arrived I was a bit concerned - because a party left their entire…read moremeal - almost untouched! Our grandsons enjoyed the chicken strip meal and hamburger meal (with fries), Mr. Wonderful had the halibut sandwich. I ordered the Bistro Salad - it was mostly greens, some blue cheese and dried cranberries- they forgot the walnuts. Our waitress was stellar! The restaurant was extremely busy, as it was Father's Day. She was the only one of the floor, and was able to keep a nice flow going.

Had the best experience at workers tavern! We are on day 3 of a road trip home and we're tired and…read morehungry. Jennifer took amazing care of us and was such an amazing person! If we travel through Astoria will definitely visit again, and will bring JJ!

I would say come here come here for the food but I'd be lying (I ordered their burger with tots and…read moreit was fantastic, exactly what you expected from a burger and the tots were perfect). I would say try the local beers on tap but I'd be lying again (they have 5+ on rotation, maybe all the time idk but tonight they have 5 and the ones I had were fantastic and tried a couple more tasters). If you're going to stay by the water you should come here for two reasons..... 1 )the atmosphere is cool and relaxing with great music from the 70s - early 2000s, and an amazing patio (I came in a Sunday night and it was "slow" [what I expected from a Sunday night]) 2) the bartender is awesome. Not sure what nights he works tho. His name is Pain I think. I was just passing through and had few spots to check out, let him know what I was planning on doing here while I Astoria and let me know what else to see here in Astoria

I came in on a Thursday. Some guy gave us drinks. It was great. A hidden gem. I regret saying this…read morebecause I don't want anyone to ruin it. 10/10 never coming back

5 Stars - A Hidden Gem with the Best Vibes!…read more The Desdemona Club is such a cute little bar--total hidden gem in Astoria! They've got free pool, which is always a win, and the atmosphere is just effortlessly cool and welcoming. The service was absolutely top-tier. Meredith, Ivy, and Jazz are total sweethearts--they made the whole experience amazing. Friendly, fun, and just genuinely good people who clearly love what they do. They also play great music that perfectly fits the vibe of the place. Whether you're just hanging out, playing pool, or catching up with friends, it's the kind of spot you'll want to keep coming back to. Can't wait to go again!

In Seaside for a buddy's bachelor party. We stopped in for a few shots before getting tattooed next…read moredoor while we were there. Rebecca was cool as hell. She hooked us up with a list of good food spots, where to grab firewood, and which beaches were actually worth checking out. She knew the area was easy to talk to and made the whole experience better. If you're in town definitely stop by.

What this has going for it is that scenery. I do feel that the staff focuses on locals rather than…read morethose of us just going in for a drink. I wish they had a better choice of beer so I didn't have to get Bud Light (lager), but you get what you get at, do I dare say, dive bars. Hmmmm, would you call this a dive bar? Except for the location, all arrows point to yes. They have video poker but it is usually pretty full. This is definitely a popular place. Even though it's not the best service and not enough seats, I will come back because of the location. Maybe they'll get an actual lager on tap.

We stayed in Astoria over a weekend. On Friday night we tried to go to Labor Temple which is no…read morelonger open at night which is a change from the last time we were there we found The Chart Room on Saturday. We came over after being at another bar down the street and the vibe was right. Small, quint, and friendly. Everyone seemed to know each other, bartender was kind, juke box was through the app which was great and overall it was a fun vibe!

Super sweet staff and love how they go all out with their Halloween decor. I appreciated the laid…read moreback atmosphere. Good pours and nice patrons.

Stopped in here on a Monday around 4 after leaving LaConner and the tulip festival. It's a local…read morehangout I'd classify more of a dive sports bars our favorite kind. There were a few people at the bar and a table of 2. We were asked if we were dining we said yes please. We were informed they were prepping hamburger for the next day so it might be a minute. We said no problem we'll just enjoy a beer and wait. We checked out the menu and picked out what we wanted when she was ready to cook. A minute later the server shows up and asks what we wanted to order, I asked didn't we have to wait until the hamburger was prepped. She responded "oh I just like to be prepared." So we placed our order for two burgers and she went back and prepared them. It was interesting people watching... very much a locals place.

I was really disappointed, and it's only the second bar I've ever been to…read more My friend said he thought about taking me here because I'd have a BETTER time than Tower Tavern. Boy was he wrong! This place had extremely drunk people singing horrible karaoke...which, may not be the most unusual. But that was literally the entire population at the time we went...which was PEAK time to be at a bar! Then like I said above, nobody was there, except what my friend assumed were "the regulars." So we felt like flies on the wall for sure. Especially since I don't drink. It felt small and cramped, so when I heard that my friend had been here before "when there was a DJ" and related it to videos he'd Snapchatted, I knew this place wasn't for me. How could you fit in a "concert" of sorts? (His videos looked like a club environment, and waaay more space then what was really available.) I hate to say it, but this place ruined bars for me. They even asked me to pull my mask down when checking my ID. By the way, they didn't card at the door, just after my friend wanted a drink, so I'll bet they were shocked when I literally didn't order anything. Not even water. Overall, this place felt cramped, and the music was ear-piercingly bad. Literally, it gave me a migraine. I'll never be coming back, because the parking was horrible, and it was in a weird location that was enough out of the way. It doesn't get a 1/10 because I don't like bars, so people who do MAY be able to have a better time.

Cool little pub /restaurant near Pier One in Astoria, OR. Upon return from a bike packing trip,…read morehit Portway Tavern for lunch before heading out of town. Ambience - small tavern with seaside vibe with both indoor bar and table seating as well as some limited outdoor table seating. As a party of one, I elected to sit indoors at the end of the bar. As it's located on HWY30 at Portway, I imagine sitting outside could be a little noisy at times. Service - prompt and very friendly. Seemed like the sole bartender was the sole waitress as well...but she was very attentive nonetheless equally dividing her attention to a full house of customers! There appeared to be 1-2 short order cooks in the back...so small crew to handle the lunch crowd. Food - clam chowder, fish and chips, and a cider...a reoccurring meal of mine when traveling through the PNW and kinda how I like to judge one place from another. Thick NE-style clam chowder loaded with clams! Solid contender and some of the better chowder I've had as of late. The F&Cs were 3, 2-3oz sized halibut pieces fried golden brown with a huge side of string fries...also very crispy! With some lemon and malt vinegar on the fish and a refreshing cider on tap, it all went down quite well...yum! Price was reasonable, although maybe a little pricy given this was the industrial side of the riverwalk. Nonetheless, the food/drink, service, and ambience were all good! Felt his was more of a local hangout for those working at the marina as compared to, say... Astoria Brewing... a definite touristy alternative that's larger, busier, and smack dab on the riverwalk. Both are solid places offering different vibes. Definitely will be back here as well! Cheers!

Portway Tavern has the best clam chowder in Astoria, as far as I'm concerned! I recently did a…read morechowder crawl through Astoria, trying chowder at 10 different restaurants, and Portway came out on top for every person in our group. It's a classic clam chowder, but incredibly flavorful, rich, and creamy. It has big chunks of clam, bacon, and some potato, but unlike many chowders, the clam-to-filler ratio is definitely heavy on the clam. It is simply outstanding. The staff are every bit as impressive as the food. I drove an hour back tonight specifically for their chowder and planned to try the fish and chips as well, only to discover that the power was out and wasn't expected to return until much later. I was obviously disappointed and mentioned how far I had driven. The staff were so kind that they gave me a bowl of chowder to take home and heat up later--on the house! That level of kindness and customer service is rare. We need more restaurants like Portway Tavern. Amazing chowder, wonderful people, and a place I will happily keep coming back to! They have a customer for life!

We had a brilliant time watching word cup. You must try this place. Very accommodatingread more

We had previously gotten used to going to dimly lit dive bars, but this bar was much more lit, but…read moreit still had an intimate vibe to it There was one bartender working, and she was very friendly and helpful. She was cleaning and changing out kegs, and a couple taps weren't available. There was only a local beer, a cider, and Stella available on tap There is a pool table in the back, sports on the tv, a boutique section where you can buy trendy clothes toward the front, and a long list of unique shot options. There was a very pleasant aroma to the bar as you walk in, and everything just seemed immaculate The bar was a lot of fun, and we found ourselves sitting there for an hour or so Some tips: Check out the boutique section towards the front and walkways with some new threads. We didn't try them, but there were advertisements all over the bar for cabbage rolls... so, they must be known for them Cheers!!

We're from portland and this was the best burger I've had in quite a while. Talk about a fat burger…read morepatty and the pastrami was not deli thick, it was like the butcher sliced it for himself.

Cozy local bar with outstanding food & a funky neighborhood vibe…read morePrices are very affordable & zero judgement all are welcome!!

The Spar offers Kalua Pork and its excellent. I like the macaroni salad and coleslaw served along…read morewith the Kalua Pork. Service is great making sure I am enjoying my food and asking if I need anything else. For me the ambiance is the fabulous food they continue to serve.

Great little pub and restaurant in town. I'm lowkey glad the spot down by the water was closed…read morebecause it led us here. Great beers on tap, cocktails galore, and plenty of food options. We had a lager, an IPA, a vodka soda, and shrimp (and between that and a few games of pool, we left feeling completely renewed). Wren, thank you for being so welcoming and making the experience even better. If you ever make your way our direction, don't forget: Knee Deep, Revision, and Russian River Brewing.