Pier 12, Akres is the best Mediterranean I've ever had. Our server, Joe was unbelievable! His recommendations were spot on, and he was a delight! The ambiance, view, and overall vibe exceeded expectations . Food, beverages and dessert were all 5 star. If you are ever in Astoria wanting the best dining experience, 100% recommend this gem of a restaurant! read more

Outstanding! Simply put, this is probably the best restaurant in the Astoria/Long Beach area. We've been twice inside of 6 weeks, and it's been amazing both times. Let's start with the service. It's definitely a family-run business, and everyone is invested! Everyone working there seems to be enjoying it. This comes through in the service provided. Everyone chips in, from filling water glasses to bussing tables, etc. The ambiance is excellent. They've decorated the space really well; the tables and couches are comfortable, and every table has some sort of river view. There is an outdoor dining area - which was closed in January and February - that we'll definitely be taking advantage of this summer. I'm usually skeptical of new business out here at the mouth of the Columbia. I read so many Facebook posts about 'This restaurant is amazing' or 'the best Chinese food I've ever had.' This sets us up for disappointment. We'd heard good things about Akres, and every good thing we heard was validated. We haven't had anything in two dinners there that we wouldn't order again, and we intentionally chose different entrees each time to experience as much of the menu as possible. On our first visit in early January, we enjoyed the Chicken Kabobs and the Carlton Farms Pork. Everything was great! My wife loved the Kabobs, and the Pork was stellar! I don't normally like greens, but the seasoning used on the roasted potatoes and winter greens was just so good! The pork itself was cooked perfectly, slow roasted, but with crispy edges. We shared a Horiatiki Salad with Kalamata olives and feta that was great! It was the only food item we ordered both times we visited. The second time we visited, the restaurant was significantly more busy, as it was Friday evening before Valentine's Day. But the service was still great, despite the place being filled to capacity, including a group of 30 which was seated just 10 minutes after us. My wife ordered the special - Moussaka. She couldn't have been more pleased. In general, she'll order moussaka when it's available, and it usually underwhelms. Not last night! It was fabulous. I took a bite of her moussaka, then went back for another, and another - you get the idea. We ended up ordering one to take home, it was that good! I ordered the Fisherman's Pie, which I can best describe as a seafood version of a Shepherd's pie, without the pastry crust. It was great. Shrimp and scallops, baked with a garlic cream sauce, potatoes, seasonal vegetables and a blend of cheeses. Really tasty. But, to be thoroughly transparent, I enjoyed the moussaka a little bit more. Both times we visited, we order dessert, which was great. I think my favorite was the Deconstructed Baklava. Now, on to the cocktails. Or more appropriately, cocktail (singular). On our first trip, I tried the Underworld Manhattan. Awesome! How there aren't any pictures of this cocktail on Yelp! yet is beyond me (I'm about to rectify that). Fig-infused bourbon, sweet vermouth and orange bitters. The second time we visited, my wife and I both had one! The drink was crafted in-house by Samantha. You should definitely try one at Akres. All in all, this is a fabulous restaurant on the Columbia riverfront, one of the best we've been to in a long time on the peninsula or Astoria area! read more

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First time here, came over from Long Beach. It was absolutely worth the drive! It is so difficult to find an amazing meal and service these days. We went on a Friday in January and it was beautiful. The interior is elegantly and comfortably decorated. We sat in the corner front window and the couch is very comfortable. And the view can not be beat of course! We were served by Jeep who was fantastic server! We shared an appetizer salad and the Greek dressing was obviously made in house. So refreshing. I had the chicken kabobs and it came with perfectly cooked vegetables and potatoes , homemade tzatziki with their grilled pita bread. Great portions and all so mouthwatering delicious. This fat girl was so happy! My hubby had the pork and again it was perfect. Nice outside crisp to it and the cooked greens they served it with were almost just as good as the pork. My hubby will always eat his vegetables first so he can save the meat for last to enjoy. This time he was saving the cooked greens it came with. It was an amazing sauce they cooked it in and I would easily get a side of that next time. Then we had dessert. We had to try the chocolate, orange zest and cinnamon cake and also their deconstructed baklava. I am now a huge fan of pistachio ice cream. My hubby had a very well balanced and delicious "Underworld Manhattan" from Sam the bartender who created it. I am getting that next time. read more

Akres - Pork dish and greens - Mediterranean Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

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Our group of four ladies went here for a birthday celebration. We enjoyed being the first to enjoy the new Spring menu. Two had fish and chips with salad, very good. One had eggplant Parmesan. She rated it okay, but loved the pasta. I had the frutti di mare, which was outstanding. The clams were large, delicious and there was good size shrimp, calamari and scallops with homemade pasta and a good serving of bread. We also shared an appetizer of hummus, olives, tapenade, grape leaves and pita. The prices were quite reasonable for the quality of food, service and atmosphere. Dessert was a deconstructed Baklava, an ice cream dessert topped with shredded phyllo, honey and nuts. One more shout out to our wonderful waiter, an affable fellow from Chicago who kept us laughing and was a superb server. We had a cozy table overlooking the river, which was just perfect.Highly recommend! read more

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So this location has been several things. I didn't know it had changed again. This new restaurant was very nice. The vibe inside is peaceful and very beachy. We got a great seat on the deck. Service was a little slow, but we found out there was only one waiter on a Saturday. She was doing her best. We enjoyed a drink and a cup of chowder with a fantastic view. The chowder was pretty good. I would check this place out next time for a meal. read more

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Food and service was amazing. You have to try the Espresso Martini and the deconstructed baklava with ice cream. Best dessert ever. read more

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It was an Outstanding, Beautiful SUNNY day in Astoria. We decided for outside/waterfront dining.........we chose AKRES on the Pier. JUST A NOTE: The hours they are open are incorrect....i brought this to their attention but Trip Advisor has the correct hours!! This is a nicely decorated place, Susan was super friendly and was alone for the first hour. She was very knowledgeable and very good at handling the front of the house and waiting on tables. She did a great job as it got very busy. BEFORE I START: I must Apologize for the pictures of our food.... The soup smelled so good we both dug in before I snapped the picture, same with our meal... WISH YOU COULD SMELL THE FOOD!!!! Had a Pilsner, very cold and then an extremely flavorful soup, sausage kale and potato. Then we ordered and shared Pasta Bolognese and Pork Belly/wild mushroom flatbread.. Both were excellent! The location, the menu, the views, river activity was fantastic and fun to watch salmon jumping out of the water. A bit on the spendy side for lunch but well worth it. You will not be sorry! read more

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Many dishes on the menu looked really good. I was torn between the mushroom pasta dish and the clam chowder. I asked the waitress and she said the chef is Italian and the mushroom pasta was one of the most popular, so I went with it. Boy, did I make the wrong choice. First off the flavor: it tasted like oil and faintly of garlic. Was supposed to be a white wine sauce, but had no hint of sharpness or tang as I would expect from a white wine sauce. Secondly, and most egregious, the sauce was completely split. Which makes sense as it seemed to be 90% oil. Really, just terrible. Both the noodles and the mushrooms were severely overcooked with no toothsomeness left. I ate about half of the dish bc I paid for it and I regret it.. On to the positive.. my friends ordered fish and chips and chicken Parmesan, which were both extraordinary. The fish and chips was fresh, perfectly cooked, and the tartar sauce seemed to be homemade and was a perfect highlight. The chicken parm was really good too. The restaurant was very cute. Beautiful outdoor deck over the water. The inside was very pretty too. read more

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Brand new Mediterranean restaurant on Pier 12 on the Astoria waterfront. The interior is gorgeous and welcoming, with amazing views of the ships anchted in the Columbia. Parking right on the pier is extra convenient. We came on the first day they were open for breakfast. There still ironing out the kinks on getting rolling, but thus place is super promising. The server (an owner I suspect) was incredibly friendly and attentive. I had the Shakshuka and my wife had a Dungeness tartan. The shakshuka is refined and smooth, spicy with a strong pinch of cumin. It's served with fresh pita. The Dungeness tartan has a zesty lemon gremolata high note. Delicious. Hoping for great success here. As local Astorians we love the idea of another great dining spot. read more

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Let's just start by saying this restaurant is beautiful. You can't beat the views! Our server was very nice and attentive. We had a glass of Chianti that was tasty and only $10. We had the crudo which was different that any other crudo I've had but the fish was fresh and it was pretty good. We also had the scallops and risotto. The risotto was overcooked and it came with four very small scallops. I wanted to love it but unfortunately it just wasn't the greatest. The price didn't match the expectations. read more

Akres - Scallop risotto - Mediterranean Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

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Wonderful ambiance and view! Food was good. The server said they had been open less than a year I believe but the vibes were immaculate.

The food is absolutely incredible and you can not beat that view! Perfect for a date night or a small gathering of friends read more

Akres - Mediterranean Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

The chowder was super good & the view is even better. Our server was very friendly & the food service was great.

First, the good. The food was very good-clam chowder wasnt the overly thick variety that can be gummy. The side of calamari was a generous portion, fresh from the kitchen, and the Moroccan chicken was super good- flavorful and large serving as well. The bad...their service was poor. It took nearly 2 hours to get our food. The wait staff apologized at first then ignored us; we had to flag them down a couple of times. They were apparently overwhelmed by a large group but the restaurant wasnt that busy overall. Hopefully they will figure it out over time. Nice location and I hope they will succeed. read more

Lovely atmosphere, great location, and wonderful food. Definitely will be back ! Enjoy our visit to the Columbia Pacific Museum, and then enjoy lunch at this restaurant read more

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The food was delish, the staff was attentive and friendly, cozy romantic vibe with a view to die for! Will be back for dinner! read more

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We spent the weekend in Astoria, which is an amazing city. We wanted to end our night with a great dinner here. Made reservations on OpenTable. And we were greeted with chairs on the table confusion from the hostess and straight up embarrassment with customers looking up upon us. The hostess said " did you make reservations" they decided to close early that day for no reason and ignored hours of operation. Next time I go to Astoria, I'll be sure to avoid this place. read more

On our last night in Astoria, we just wanted to order into our hotel. Akres is on DoorDash, which is how we found it. The food was incredible! I had the pork, which was perfectly crispy on the outside (even after being delivered!) and soooo succulent on the inside. The braised potatoes and veggies were delicious. Emm had the fisherman's pie and devoured every bite. read more

This has a very comfortable feel. The seating is welcoming and staff compliments this fabulous establishment. The tapas are fantastic! I would highly recommend the Calamari, one of the fresh salads, the Crudo which is amazing! The steak frites with chimichurri and garlic parmesan fries were fantastic. We managed to fit in the aguachile since everything else was fantastic. read more

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Simply unbelievable how they prepare my steak. Will continue to visit when in the area. In fact we went to Akre's because of the name!

The food here is one of my most favorite. Super nice staff and amazing food. Great location on the pier.

Love the food and you can't find a better view with your dinner. Service was great and the owner came over and chatted. Very nice, friendly atmosphere read more

The only good thing about this place is the view. Lovely inside and out. The service was extremely slow, one person attempting to do it all and failing. Prices are outrageous for mediocre, bland food. $19 for a gyro, lamb, a watery tomato slice and teaspoon of taziki. That's it. No lettuce, onions, olives, feta etc. Party of 3 bill for lunch was $97. Scallop risotto, gyro, soup and salad, hummus plate and a lemonade. $20 Hummus plate, I am not joking, was 1 pita, and a tablespoon each of hummus, taziki, tabouli (which was quinoa for some reason.) and 4 olives. To top it all off while eating we got to witness staff bring in a baby and proceed to make drinks behind the bar including setting the baby on the counter and touching everything the coffee nozzle, open milk top, customer cups. I would avoid this place. Grab a coffee from the shop in the same billing and get the view there instead read more

We were very impressed at all catagories: the decor was both modern and welcoming, recently tastefully decorated for the holidays (though I would have preferred lights that don't flash). Great menu options for us vegetarians and the pear gorgonzola salad was fresh with a perfectly ripe pear and expertly toasted walnuts. My husband really enjoyed the salmon presentation with fall squash and cranberries. And after three days, I finally found a sauvignon blanc that wasn't domestic (from Australia) with the flavor profile of a classic SB. The owner Angelo was attentive, receptive to conversation and questions, and appeared eager to please and take feedback. We couldn't see what would like be phenomonal views because of this dark time of year but that would complete a wonderful dining experience! read more

My friends and I decided to visit Akres for breakfast before we went to the Farmer's Market. The restaurant is nice looking and also has some tables outside on the pier so you can watch the ships come in. Although we were seated rather quickly, we waited over a half hour for someone to take our orders. The restaurant wasn't busy, and we were one of three tables of customers. While we were waiting, part of my friend's outside chair arm chipped and fell off. My other friend noticed white floaties in the bottom of her water glass. Not exactly sure what caused this. The outside music was also odd...Water sounds. When our food finally arrived, we were underwhelmed. I ordered the lox on focaccia bread. The bread itself was too thick and not that good. The bread was also cut into 4 rectangular pieces. Not the vision I had in mind. I gave my friend the lox, and she had stomach problems shortly after eating it. Our other friend tried to sprinkle salt on his omelette, but the salt had crystallized at the top of the shaker. Another wait for our bill after dining. The view of the Columbia River was beautiful, but that is the only positive comment we can say about our experience. read more

Great food, amazing view, cozy couch and wonderful service! Bri was lovely, food felt thoughtful, with options for everyone (Mediterranean and local PNW). We will certainly be adding this place to our dining out rotation! read more

Cocktails are great and priced as expected. That's the end of the good news. I ordered Steak Frites ($45). It was a thin, fat laden, grisly piece of meat that would have been better in a sauce or soup. Over salted and charred. Poor quality meat, poorly executed, and poorly plated. Server was polite but rocked a hoody and jeans. The decor is lovely but lighting was bright for dinner time. How about a dimmer switch folks? Strange vibe. read more

This restaurant could do with some improvements. Even though not all that busy, drinks took 30 mins to come. The ambience is a bit odd with overly bright can lights and white banquette seating, making it feel a bit airport-loungey. The food was overpriced for what it was, e.g. the cioppino was little more than tomato sauce with a lot of calamari - no bivalves, only one piece of fish, and none of the expected flavors of fennel, wine, etc. The steak and Frites were good. The servers were kind and the location is lovely. read more

New Mediterranean restaurant in Astoria, OR. Great food. Wonderful service. And, of course, the view is outstanding.

Everything was delicious, food was interesting and fresh, the ambiance was striking, service was great and the waterfront views were beautiful. We will be back! read more

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Fantastic food and beautiful interior located on the Columbia River. One of my fav places to go to dinner with my friends. I love going in to see Brie and Jeep, the awesome bartenders. They are personable and entertaining. Always a great experience! read more

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The view was very good. That is why I gave it a 1 star. There were 6 of us, 3 couples. We had two orders of Scallop Risotto and they were overcooked Wealso had a Chiopino which was over cooked. The clams and squid had shrunk. We had 2 salads The waitress did not ask us at the begining if the orders were to be split. We got one bill and were billed for 3 salads. She said she would split the bill. Over 30 minutes later we were still waiting and the resturant was not busy. I had to go up and ask about the bill and they were still working on it. I just told them I would pay for it all and that they need to remove the extra salad. They billed is for 3 salads ran my card and said they could do nothing. They charged an 18% tip. So I also paid tip on what we never got. They were very unconcerned about the charging. read more

I stopped in on a Friday night. In addition to a really great vibe, they have friendly service and a terrific view. The menu is creative and has something for everyone. (I do wish they would consider offering a portobello burger on ciabatta or brioche!) This place is great; good food, fun drinks, not loud and it isn't overly crowded either. read more

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Akers was a lovely experience. Modern yet comfortable space with plush booths and a fabulous view. The cocktails are delightful and the entrees were amazing. They offered a kids menu for our children and kids cups for their drinks which was much appreciated. The owners were present on both of our visits and were so friendly and welcoming. read more

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Food is delicious. Had the spinach artichoke flatbread, sausage and kale soup and the calamari. Service was great. Can't find better ambiance than sitting on the Columbia River on a sky blue day. Only wish was that the $20 calamari portion was larger. read more

Akres - Sausage Kale soup, Calamari & Spinach Artichoke Olive Flatbread. - Mediterranean Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

Don't go here! Rude understaffed restaurant. We had to listen to staff arguing. No mimosas on a Sunday! Out of several ingredients on the menu. Inexcusable behavior! No alcohol in our Bloody Mary. No tip left. Didn't want to leave one star but the app made me. read more

The River view was beautiful and decor was beautiful but service is slow, food is expensive and three dishes getting out to us was slow for two. One banoffee waffle, pork belly Benedict and a pork belly fried egg sandwich was $57 with no drinks. As locals it's sad not to have another affordable, decent option for brunch because the menu seemed promising. read more

Food is excellent. View is spectacular. When you arrive, you grab your own menus and seat yourself.

Spend 1 hour for waiting cold meal, lamb was cold, rice was hard, veggies were ok. We asked to bring hot water for tea and didn't get it at all. Would not recommend it. read more

Good food and good service. It is a comfortable place to dine. Usually parking isn't a problem on weekends.