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    Barnacle Bistro

    4.2 (665 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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

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    Scallop tacos
    Dennis H.

    I am updating my review to 4 stars after the owner made contact and offered to make our issues right. That goes a long way!

    Wasabi fish tacos
    Suzanne M.

    We arrived in Gold Beach for a long holiday weekend around 7:00 pm. Looked at Yelp reviews and decided take out from Barnacle Bistro was it. No one answered the phone. There was a message indicating we could order online. Did that. Simple. Arrived and noticed a pick up window. Food was done at the time promised. We ordered 2 orders of the Wasabi fish tacos. They were huge and we could have shared one order of 2 large tacos. They were delicious and so worth the price. The interior of the restaurant was small and dated or should I say had coastal character? Good choice!

    Coconut lime steamer clams
    Aly R.

    ABSOLUTELY delicious. Small place, clean and bright. This kind of steamer clams with coconut milk and lime was SO SO SO good. Their focaccia bread was very good too. Service was great too! They may be understaffed so be patient! Worth the wait.

    The Alaskan Cod fish and chips were wonderful. The sesame-ginger pickled cabbage slaw is a must-eat!
    Dennis T.

    Stopped by for lunch and had the fish and chips. The Alaskan Cod was flaky and delicious, the fries done to perfection and the slaw stole the show. If they have this, order this!

    Wasabi fish tacos
    Sue H.

    Super busy on a Monday night after six, we were lucky to score a table on the patio, protected from the crazy wind. Our server was clearly overwhelmed but super friendly and kept up better than expected in the packed restaurant. I had bookmarked this place to try the polenta crab cakes, and so that is what I ordered. Along with a $8 well drink, probably a rum and coke it was not memorable. The crab cakes were two thin patties, a little squishy inside, but with a great flavor. I appreciate NO PANKO. The little pile of coleslaw was a welcome addition of fiber. I forgot to order cocktail sauce, as it is my preference over the standard tartar sauce served with the crab cakes. It took our server a very long while to come back with it, but it was super. My husband ordered the wasabi fish tacos. They were enormous, breaded fish filets in flour tortillas with greens and plentiful spicy wasabi mayo hiding underneath. He also had a pint of beer, not sure what. By the time he finished the first taco he was already dismantling the second one to just eat the insides. They were very filling. Well, although hubby got sick shortly after eating here, I do not blame the Barnacle Bistro. There were beer and french fries involved long before we visited. I would love to come back and try more of the menu, maybe at lunch or off time when not super busy.

    clam chowder!
    Danielle G.

    sweet lil spot right off the 101. was camping at humbug campground just 30 mins north and needed a spot to grab some grub. glad we came here. the fish and chips was cooked perfectly and we upgraded to garlic parm fries, yum! and we also split a tuna melt with the fluffiest bread i ever did have. really too good.but my friend complained it could have had more tuna lol. ofc had to have some clam chowder and that was perf. we also had beer, nice to wash it all down. had a view of the ocean while eating against the bar table. will surely come back again when i'm around the area!

    Chimichurri burger with garlic fries
    Stephanie B.

    We came in on a Saturday around 3. We were seated right away there wasn't a wait. We ordered our drinks and then food. I ordered the chimichurri burger and my husband ordered the fish and chips with garlic fries. The burger was freshly made and delicious. The fish was fresh and tasty. The garlic fries are very good as well, highly recommend. Great service and great eats. We will be back. If you're looking for fish and chips in gold beach, this place won't disappoint!

    Inside. Outside seating too.

    My favorite coastal restaurant for fish and chips!!! Always fresh and not greasy. Tonight had the Alaska cod and garlic fries. Delish! And the blueberry cheesecake. Great atmosphere, super cute decor inside and very friendly helpful staff. Thank you!

    Crab cakes
    Deborah W.

    My friend and I stopped by here on a weekday afternoon to grab some food for takeout. The restaurant was pretty empty when we arrived and only had one other patron sitting there. The restaurant itself was a bit grimy looking but they were decorating the window for Christmas. The waitress at the front was friendly and took our order quickly. After we paid, she gave us a beeper that let us know when our food was ready. We then went to picked it up from the take out window to the side of the restaurant. Our food came out pretty quickly and we split two entrees: CRAB CAKES: The crab cakes were quite disappointing. They were completely burnt and all it just tasted like blackened butter. The "slaw" to the side was also of poor quality. (1/5) FISH AND CHIPS: The fish quality was nice and it was well fried; however, it was pretty bland. The tartar sauce it was served with did help. The fries on the other hand were so heavily covered with garlic that the smell was overpowering. It caused our car to smell like garlic during our whole road trip that day. (3/5) All in all, an ok establishment. Their take out window concept was my favorite part.

    Old fish net
    Kelly B.

    This restaurant serves some of the best food in Gold Beach. It's definitely a locavore establishment, featuring local seafood and local produce. I'm going to lead with something you don't typically see in a review. The SALAD! All fresh local greens that were delicate and flavorful. You can NOT get this quality of greens in most stores. It was a true delight. The Fisherman's Melt, with Tillamook cheese and local albacore tuna and pesto served on a Rosemary Focacia that was pillowy soft on the inside and with bodaciously buttery, crispy goodness on the outside was outstanding. By the way, if you are visiting the Oregon Coast, a trip up to Tillamook Creamery is worth a side trip all by itself. The clam chowder was creamy and thick, and definitely appeared homemade because the potatoes were not of uniform size. If you are a fan of bacon, this chowder is for you. I'm more of a purist when it comes to clam chowder. I am not a fan of all that bacon and all that smoke. They offer a selection of Oregon Beer and Wine, along with ciders. I tried the loganberry cider and it was good; a nice combination of sweet and sour. Their garnish and plating game is also on point. Dishes look beautiful, fresh parsley sprinkled on the chowder and parsley and a nice lemon wedge on the Fishermen's melt. There is local ocean-themed art for sale here, too. Service was friendly and efficient, considering how packed this place always is. The only downside is sometimes there's a wait. And that's because it's so popular.

    Beet'N Goat Grilled Cheese
    Jim D.

    Loved it. Both seating and service were prompt. The waiter was friendly and fun. Interior was attractive, but we sat outside. I had the Beet'N Goat Grilled Cheese. Roasted golden beets and goat cheese on grilled sourdough. I'd never heard or thought of such a thing, so I had to try it. Delicious. We tried to go back the next night, but at that moment in July they were closed on Sundays due to lack of staffing.

    Cioppino with crab and toasted focaccia
    Gab B.

    Interesting local place with friendly staff. We had a decadent cioppino with crab (and toasted focaccia for dipping), as well as, chunky clam chowder, battered fish sandwich with pesto and delicious sweet potato fries with a zesty aioli. Everything was amazing!

    Veggie burger (black bean)

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    I love the fish and garlic fries with coleslaw Great food service and great ambiance Thank you everybody ENJOY!

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    Fish and chips is flavorful and not greasy. Coleslaw in a supporting is AMAZING! They add ginger

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    Ask the Community - Barnacle Bistro

    Do they have outside seating?

    Yes, they have a walled patio on the side. Traffic not a problem. On 7/31/21

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    The Salty Dawg Highway 101 - Burger and side salad

    The Salty Dawg Highway 101

    (125 reviews)

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    We were a little leery as two women walking into this place, but once we passed thru the door, we…read morewere kindly greeted. Cool little place. Kind of a hip dive bar meets delicious food with a sprinkle of old timers ready to share a story or two with you while you wait. We got burgers, cuz duh... Look at these things!! I got mine with a side salad instead of fries and my friend got the fries. All of it was delicious. There was zero chance either of us were able to finish these monsters so the rest came home with us. The side salad was amazing! Fries were delicious. And the burgers did not disappoint. The guy at the counter was super friendly and everyone in the establishment gave off a friendly vibe. Happy they were the only place open when we were driving through. We would definitely visit again.

    Cons: -Service 1/5: Ordered 2 pizzas and they told us it…read morewould be an hour and a half wait. It took a total of TWO hours and 15 minutes, and that's AFTER we went up to the counter to ask about the pizza progress. No apologies from staff once pizza came. -Food 3/5: Pizza was not bad, just not memorable. It's heavy, but I mean..it's pizza. Their ranch was prob my favorite food item & my family thought the wings were alright. -Ambiance 3/5: It's the exact vibe of what you would expect from a dive bar, but the staff obviously favors locals-only. Tourists may feel like all eyes are on them. Pros: -One of few places for late-night dinner/grub. -Allows you to experience a Port Orford locals' bar spot. -There's karaoke apparently on Saturday nights which may be fun to check out. TLDR: If you do need a late-night spot for food, do not get the pizza...NOT worth the wait. Grab some apps & beers and just enjoy the local bar vibe of Port Orford.

    Barnacle Bistro - tradamerican - Updated May 2026

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