I made a reservation for Friday night for my son's birthday dinner, they seated us straight away by…read morethe window on the second floor with a lovely view. The server acknowledged the birthday as soon as we sat down and she was very pleasant. The food was excellent and they served a complimentary dessert with a sparkler for my son. Our reservation was on the later side but it was still busy and people were still being seated when we finished up. I recommend making a reservation and ask for a table by the window so you can see the sea lions. Highly recommended.

If you're planning to visit, definitely try to make reservations. We came on a Wednesday with a…read more6:30 pm reservation and the place was packed. People who came without a reservation were told that there's about an hour wait or they could sit at the bar level on the first floor. There's also a second bar on the second floor where the main dining room is up a flight of stairs. Service was great and we were lucky enough to sit by the window overlooking the sea lions, the water, and the Yaquina Bay Bridge. Food wise, it was mostly 5 star. I'll start with the thing that wasn't, and that was the deviled eggs (you get 3) with a lightly fried shrimp. The shrimp was overcooked, lukewarm, and didn't really add anything. But other than that, everything else was really good. The highlight was the Umpqua oysters on the half shell. We went through a dozen and a half. The oysters are sweeter, no briny. They're not huge but not tiny either like Kusshi oysters. It came with 3 different sauces. Another highlight was the whole dungenous crab...so fresh. Poke salad, garlic brussel sprouts, Yellowtail Hamachi, and Lingcod were also pretty good. If I'm ever in the area, I would definitely return.

Came in last night about 9:30 PM to get a bowl of clam chowder and beers which was going to be our…read moredinner. The bartender on swing has absolutely zero service skills and even less of a personality. She took care of the people already at the bar as I waited patiently and when she was good and ready, she walked over and just stood there and looked at me. No hello, can I get you anything, and never acknowledged me as I was standing there waiting for her to take care of other customers which is just simple customer service. Gave my son an attitude while looking at his ID, acted like she was just bothered by us as obviously we are not familiar faces. But on our way back home to Las Vegas where we are Both in the service industry. Let me just tell you if you're not from the area don't stop here go somewhere else you won't be greeted and you may be served definitely with a big attitude!

I lived in Newport from 1974 to 1990... The Sandbar used to be one of those great local dive…read morebars--gritty, familiar, full of memories. I've been going since I was barely old enough to get in. So many nights there, it practically feels like part of my coming-of-age story. I recently lost my mom, and while staying in Nye Beach last week, I wanted to revisit some of those old memories. I ordered a double, played some video poker, took a walk down to the beach to breathe and reflect. Pretty harmless stuff, right? Came back, sat down, asked for a second drink... and the bartender--a young woman with the warmth of a DMV rejection letter--looked at me like I'd just kicked her dog, she muttered: "I'll give you a water." No explanation. No kindness. No "hey, we're cutting off for your safety" or "just trying to keep it mellow tonight." Just attitude. Straight-up condescension. I wasn't stumbling, slurring, or being disruptive. I was grieving. Quietly. Respectfully. Alone. Who is this angry gatekeeper of the Sandbar? If you don't want to serve locals or folks looking for some nostalgia, just hang a sign that says "No Heartfelt Moments Allowed." I came for some peace. Instead, I got judged and shut down by someone who clearly hates her job, or maybe just hates people. Either way, this experience left a really bad taste in my mouth--and it wasn't from the drink. Because apparently, I wasn't even allowed one. I won't be coming back, however I'll be telling everyone I know that the Sandbar, I spot I once loved is now a place where empathy goes to die.

Tonight I tried Nana's Irish Pub. It had great reviews and claimed to have Irish cuisine. I was not…read moredisappointed. I've eaten in quite a few places on the west coast that claim to serve Irish food and I have always been unsatisfied with the authenticity. So I was very surprised and impressed with the food served at Nana's. My experience started with the ambiance. It truly had the feel of a real Irish Pub. This was followed by the hospitality. Our server was amazing. She had great menu suggestions for the people who were eating with us. They have eaten a wide variety of Irish food. She made an excellent selection as to the Irish beer that would best suit my palate. They have several Irish beers on tap. I chose the Smithwicks Red Ale. It was delicious and very enjoyable. Now for the food. Many years ago I enjoyed Steak & Stout Pie in a Dublin Ireland pub. It was really good. I've had it in several locations here back home but it just wasn't the same. So when I spotted the Steak & Guinness pie it peaked my interest and I ordered it. Well I definitely was not disappointed. More so it was like reliving an old pleasant memory. The Steak & Guinness pie was spot on. Every bit as enjoyable as the one I tried in Dublin. I very highly recommend trying this establishment if you're traveling to or through Newport. You will not regret enjoying the food and the experience.

Excellent cocktails. Love their Scotch eggs and their side salad is actually really good! Love the…read morevibe in here. Good traditional Irish comfort food!

It was fine and worth a stop, but I wouldn't go back. The view of the bridge is great and they have…read morecocktails. When we stopped, we were hoping for a small snack and a cocktail. They were out of the small snacks we would have wanted. The bathrooms are also the marina bathrooms, which left a bit to be desired. It was quite cold out there. I wish we would have stopped at the Rogue location down the street that had a large menu and more selection.

Looking for a good burger and brew? Look no further than the Rogue. We stopped in for an early…read morelunch after wandering the streets of the old Newport harbor. This October day was sunny so we opted to sit outside. It was peaceful and relaxing. We were brought a sampling of the ale brewed here. I don't drink beer, but was tempted to order one after tasting kitty kitty bang bang stout ale. My chicken sandwich was tasty as well. It came piled with fried onions and a great house sauce. Everyone was super friendly and we enjoyed our visit. I can see this is probably a great spirits hangout for the 30ish crowd. Looks like they brew whiskey as well. So happy we decided to stop in.

Highly recommend reservations. This has been the highlight…read moreof our trip so far. This is like going over to an incredible chefs house and they cook dinner for you and then not sit with you to eat it. What an interesting and rewarding experience. We chose the Chef's tasting and had 6 little mini meals including dessert. Everything was incredible, including the service. Definitely will come back during our stay!

Amazing food and they cater to any and all food sensitivities. All gluten-free menu and I had a…read morewonderful vegan Shepard's pie. My husband had pork osso bucco. He veganized the Banana Foster for me and it came with coconut ice cream. Highly, highly recommend!!!

We were in Newport on Christmas night with a party of five and honestly didn't think we had a…read morechance of getting in anywhere. Sea Glass Bistro was fully booked, but somehow they still managed to accommodate us -- and I'll always appreciate that. Being able to sit down for a real meal on Christmas meant a lot. I kept it simple and ordered the cheeseburger, and it was a solid 10/10. Perfectly cooked, flavorful, and exactly what I wanted. My brother-in-law ordered the Christmas special -- the prime rib -- and wow. It looked incredible and tasted even better. You could tell they really put care into that dish. The ambiance was just right -- dimly lit, cozy, great vibes, and even though it was nighttime, you could still enjoy the ocean view. It felt special without being stuffy. Our server (an older blonde lady -- I wish I remembered her name!) was absolutely amazing. Warm, attentive, and genuinely kind. On a busy holiday night, she made us feel welcomed and taken care of. Sea Glass Bistro really came through for us on Christmas, and that's something we won't forget. Highly recommend.

The zucchini parpadeelle arugula pesto and DIVINE. But…read moreRebecca The bartender was even better!!!

Definite 5 out of 5. Very clean, wonderful service. Everyone so friendly. Great food. We had the…read morechicken salad and a 5 Out of 5 bacon cheeseburger. Delish!! Warm, clean, friendly service, delicious food. Yes. I will be back here for sure. Especially to see a sports game as they have excellent tv's and a lot of them!!

Fun local spot. Bartender makes a mean margarita. We shared the Doritos nachos and patty melt, both…read morewere worth having again. Waitress had a smile on her face and service was great.

We were visiting from out of town, and just had a greatest time!…read moreThe bartender was busy, but she was really nice and gave good drink recommendations! DJ KTK was amazing... His system was the best for sound that ever come to! He also made me sound good, and I can't carry a tune... He made it sound like I was singing in the shower! Thank you for a fun night

The red head must be on crack. She chews on her face to yell at people. She acts like she is high…read moreand mighty.

The husband and wife team have it going on here. Nothing fried. Delicious and hot food, good…read moreflavors. Definitely left full. We were there early so not too busy on a Thursday. But she said it was hit and miss as the same time the night before they were slammed. Enjoy!

We got there just in time before the restaurant got busy on a Saturday night…read more We ordered the steamer clams, gumbo and cioppino to share. The steamer clams came out with a side of bread and butter. The steamer clams were fresh and the bread and butter were warm. We loved them together. Next came our main dishes of the night. My husband scooped some of his cioppino for me and I scooped some of the gumbo for him to taste. They were both very good. The gumbo has a touch of spice to it, not too spicy but just enough to elevate the seafood in it. Every bite was filled with seafood, rather its pink shrimp, shrimp, fish, clams, crab or oysters. My husband's cioppino was also filled with a similar seafood theme as well. Both were delectable. My husband said he wishes he would have ordered the cioppino with the noodles. That will be better in his opinion. The restaurant was decorated in a nice ocean theme, with pictures of Keiko, the former Killer Whale residence at the local aquarium. It was a fun vibe. Not long after we got our main dishes, the restaurant was packed of customers and had a line out of the door.

Wow. Great food! I loved visiting and dining here. The beer here was amazing and the ambiance is…read morecasual and trendy. It was a little weird being able to see the cooks from our table because I felt like they were uncomfortable with customers staring at them but the service was amazing. Here's a pic of the smash burger !

The beer was awesome. We had a couple IPAs (Dead Guy and Pacific Northwest) and an amazing stout…read more(Shakespeare). It's super cool when you walk in and walk through all the holding tanks. Upstairs is the restaurant/tap room and the over 21 bar area. We sat in the restaurant because the bar was full. The atmosphere is not that great, kind of cafeteria like and loud. They didn't have enough staff for the amount of tables. We had the pretzel and onion rings with our beer. Both were pretty good, but the pretzel portion was small compared to other brewpubs. I'd still go back to get the beer but I wish they could improve the restaurant area.