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    1285 Restobar

    3.9 (752 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Seafood, Pizza
    Open 12:00 pm - 7:30 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    1285 RESTOBAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Split plate wild Alaska Salmon, Palermo style
    Bill R.

    1285 Restobar has been our go-to dinner spot in Florence. They recently got new owners and on a trip to the coast, we just had to go again. We have NEVER been disappointed. Until today. Friday night dinner. They weren't terribly busy. We were immediately seated. Twenty minutes later, they came for our order. Quite a while later, my wife finally got her clam chowder, but I did not get my Caesar salad. Her chowder was bland and thick (we later found out it was the last bowl of the evening, so it was the bottom of the pot). I kept trying to get our server's attention and when I finally did, he went and got my Caesar salad that had been sitting for a while with some excuse about getting confused. By this time, my wife (who is a slow eater) had already finished her chowder. We commented to each other how we generally like to eat together when eating out. Our Wild Alaska Salmon (Palermo Style) finally came out (we did a split plate, as usual), it was pretty good. A bit dry, but the flavors were good. We had a side of the Pasta San Marzano and, after we added mozzarella and red pepper flakes, it was pretty good. Overall, just fair. I've always given them five stars, but have dropped it to four. I could have gone three, but want to give them the benefit of the doubt. I imagine taking on a new venture can be challenging for new owners. I hope they get it together and get back to being pleasantly memorable for their guests.

    Rebecca C.

    My best friend and I came in here on a Sunday just right after they opened. We were instantly treated by a very family server who was absolutely phenomenal throughout our entire meal. He gave us recommendations for what we should get, but came out very promptly and was made with care. Definitely a little bit more on the higher end, but well worth.

    Melanie T.

    My lunch-dinner was so fabulous! We sat at a table near the front door by an open window with a nice breeze coming through. It was so pleasant. I really loved my dish. It was made just the way I asked. It was very busy at the restaurant tonight and it's probably always like that. But our server and other staff members were so polite, kind and worked efficiently! Thank you for taking good care of us and helping our vacation be as perfect as it could be. My husband really enjoyed the chorizo calzone!

    Apps Aug 2025
    Loren P.

    My husband and I were celebrating our 8-year wedding anniversary the day that we dined at 1285 Restobar. Our morning had started inland with a visit to the Cascades Raptor Center (a must-visit), but shortly after we decided to escape to the cool, foggy climate of the coast. After all, OR was experiencing a heat wave inland. I have seen multiple reviews complaining about the lack of service, but we had a different experience (and no, I didn't even mention that it was our anniversary). It was a busy Sunday afternoon, and we walked up to the entrance and asked for a table. The hostess seated us promptly outside. While I would have preferred an indoor table, I also didn't mind dining al fresco. It was a beautiful cloudy day on the coast and I wanted to soak up the fresh air. We were handed menus immediately and I honestly had pre-chosen 1285 Restobar for our anniversary lunch because they served a take on steamed mussels that I have never had before--with Italian sausage! I could not say no to that pairing of course. We started with cocktails, as is our anniversary meal tradition, which were both so reasonably priced. We are used to paying at least $15 back in our home state, so $12 was great. The menu was right--the pistachio cocktail was addicting!! I loved my pomegranate martini too, and both paired nicely with the food we ordered. Since we didn't feel like getting individual entrees, and were already going to be sharing the mussels, we decided to order a pizza to share. The meat lovers was the best bang for our buck and we went with a medium, which turned out to be the perfect size. Our mussels arrived first, and we had plenty of time to enjoy them. Our jovial server (cannot remember his name, alas) checked in on us every so often and made sure to ask if we were enjoying our food. The broth that the mussels came in was to die for. I almost felt like there wasn't enough bread to soak up that liquid gold. The Italian sausage pairing was as good as I imagined, and the feta cheese was the perfect touch of tanginess. I also liked the addition of the diced tomatoes, which helped cut the richness of the dish. The mussels were perfectly steamed, and we savored each and every one of them. I'm glad the dish was served with a spoon, since we took turns enjoying the broth to the last scoop. We were given about 20 min to enjoy our mussels, and then our pizza arrived. It was piping hot with a beautiful thin crust and a generous helping of meat. The medium was honestly big for us, especially with the appetizer, and we knew that we would have leftovers for sure. My husband and I are not ones to order pizza normally at a restaurant, but I'm glad we got to try one from 1285 Restobar! It was absolutely delightful. The pizza was served with cheese and chili flakes on the side, but we didn't even use any, since we were enjoying the flavors of the pizza itself. We ate half and then got the rest to go. I'm so glad I chose 1285 Restobar for our anniversary meal, and would love to return to try other dishes this cute little restaurant has to offer the next time we visit OR!

    Chicken Parmesan sandwich with side, Caesar salad, and meatball sandwich with house kettle chips.
    Gwen Z.

    We ordered the chicken Parmesan sandwich and it was delicious! Not too heavily breaded. Lightly grilled. Provolone and Parmesan cheese. The marinara sauce was on the side, which I appreciated. It comes with a side Caesar salad. Perfect accompaniment! We also had the meat ball sandwich which my husband raved about! He said it had the perfect blend of seasons, Parmesan cheese ratio... fresh and spicy. Made in house. Our server was attentive and helpful. We love the old town layout cation and cheerful atmosphere. Great beer and wine selection as well!

    Oh and the crab stuffed mushrooms.  Had to take a quick picture before it disappeared.
    Brian T.

    I give ample opportunity for this place to disappoint. They failed again with excellence. Thank you Krystal, Richie, Jackson. Delicious place.

    Cheese pizza
    Catherine P.

    This was our second night in Florence and we always saw a lot of people at 1285 Restobar so we decided to try them out. We were quoted a 5-10 min wait for our party of 8 without reservations. We ended up waiting for about 15 minutes in which we saw a lady Patel parked hit the Tesla behind her while backing out of the stall. We were seated and then waiting a good 10 min before our server showed up. Thankfully the table had water pitchers for us to drink because of the wait. I ordered the seafood pasta with cheese Alfredo, my kids got a cheese pizza, and my husband got the Dungeness crab melt. We had a long wait for the food so thankfully the bruschetta we ordered helped ease the wait. A little disappointing that there were only three slices of mozzarella to 6 tomato's. My seafood pasta was great because the Alfredo sauce wasn't heavy. More like a cream butter sauce. I found the scallops to be very good with no sand. The shrimp was big and flavorful. The crab melt was good but I'm not a fan of covering my crab with cheese. The ambiance was busy and bustling and we were right by the bar. There were additional seats outside the front as well as outside in the back. The pain point of our dinning experience was the waitress was pretty much mia. She checked on us once and then we saw her at the bar for most of the evening. She was nice but we waited 20 min for the check because she was tending to the bar. With kids who have very little patience part of our party had to go outside to wait. Overall, the seafood pasta was good, but the rest of the food was kind of lackluster. Not sure what the popularity of the place was all about. Maybe if we were able to get dinner done in an hour and not 2 I would have added one more star.

    Lindsey N.

    I will continue to give 5 starts anytime I go! The food is amazing, our waiter was AMAZING, made every interaction fun and humorous. Not my first time going, not my last, and I will continue to bring my friends and family here!

    The best salmon! No Atlantic farm raised bs here!
    Bryan W.

    We went on a Friday night at about 6. We were seated immediately and got a table in the front room by the window. If was warm and comfortable. I had the Alaskan salmon with crab sauce and garlic mashed potatoes. It was excellent! Very moist and rich! The potatoes were the best garlic mashed I have ever had. My wife had the chicken piccata and was equally impressed. She also had a pomegranate lemon martini. Spendy at $14, but quite delicious. We will be back!

    Complimentary salad served with my pasta
    Kim R.

    We had a fantastic experience at 1285 Restobar. Stopped in on a Friday night on Labor Day weekend and our table of four was sat immediately in the charming enclosed patio in the back. The waitstaff quickly took our drink orders and continued to check on us throughout the evening. The menu is large and most of the entrees come with a free salad which is such a bonus. On a street full of good restaurant options this one is not to be missed.

    Prawn Scampi! Delicious
    Amber S.

    I just had the pleasure of dining at 1285 Restobar. It was surprisingly delicious! On a street that is filled with tourist traps, this place stands out. I ordered the Prawn Scampi pasta. It came with a fresh little salad that had the best Ranch dressing, totally original in flavors. The Pasta was cooked to perfection, the wine/garlic sauce was mouth watering! I also wanted to try their Clam Chowder so I ordered a cup. I won't be forgetting about this chowder anytime soon! It was thick,creamy, full of clams that has a Smokey flavor! This restaurant has outstanding food! If you're in Florence DON'T miss it.

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    The restaurant has tables available in the front, when it's not raining, and a patio in the back that dogs are allowed on all year around!

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    Hello! I thought…read moreinitially this would be one of those touristy spots that are overpriced and so-so because of the area, but how wrong was I! Walking in, feels like I'm in a family home. It is a smaller, intimate place. Our server was excited about the menu which was nice. She ordered everything for me basically when I asked for her usuals. Definitely order the espresso martini and Gallo alla Vodka. My wife ordered the fettuccine alfredo and was excited about it so that is a win.

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