This place is worth the hype! Delicious food (plus gluten free options, yay!), great service, in a cute location by the beach. Not the touristy places with sticky tables...eeew! They have a small patio outside and inside seating too. We sat inside and shared yummy garlic, herb fries. My hubs got the beet and goat cheese sandwich and I had the Fisherman sandwich (tuna with pesto was something I've never thought of). Both sandwiches were delicious! Very casual place that we will definitely return to when we're in the area again read more

We've traveled the entire Oregon coast, from Astoria in the north all the way down toward Brookings, eating at restaurants in little towns all along the way. Of all of them, we'd like to congratulate Barnacle Bistro on being the worst experience of the trip. We waited approximately 20-30 minutes just to be seated. After finally getting a table, we waited again for someone to take our order. Eventually, a staff member went to take the order of people who had arrived and been seated after us while we still hadn't even been acknowledged for our order. At that point, we'd had enough and left without eating. We can't review the food because nobody ever got around to serving us. Unfortunately, the service--or lack of it--was enough to make this the most disappointing restaurant stop of our entire Oregon coast trip. read more

THEY HAVE GLUTEN FREE OPTIONS! enough said :) The food was delicious and the service was great. Outdoor patio is nice read more

Phenomenal! We absolutely loved this place! Both clam options were delicious, the coconut lime ones were my favorite! The crab cakes were also incredible!! We loved our server (I forgot to get her name but she grew up here and was back for summer from college). She was so sweet, very attentive and had great recommendations. I wish we lived here because we would be going here every weekend! Loved that they had a patio and that it had a fence to help tame the wind. read more

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After moving to Gold Beach I had been dying to try Barnacle Bistro but life happens and I had to take care of my father in California for a very long time while he was ill. When I returned the bistro was closed for remodeling. My husband and his mother tried them while I was gone- he got the polenta fried crab cakes and said they were just ok, which is weird for him because he loves crab cakes. That didn't change my mind about wanting to try them. I was very happy to hear of their reopening, so when my brother came through town they were the only option I threw out there, haha. (Well besides groundlings pizza) luckily my SIL was sold when I mentioned chowder- they don't live on the coast so it's an extra special treat to her. She and I both I went for a bowl of their clam chowder and a side salad, my grandson ordered the kids fish and chips with a root beer, my husband ordered the grilled crab cakes instead of fried this time with a bandon brewing cranberry cider, and my brother ordered the fish sando with garlic fries. The clam chowder tasted very basic to me, it was good but not the best in town as they claim. I generally try the clam chowder first at every seafood restaurant I go to, it's kind of a thing, I just love chowder. Theirs was made fresh, nice and thick, has tons of bacon which my SIL loved. I could take or leave bacon in chowder but when I take it I'd rather it be crispy bits sprinkled on top rather than soggy bits cooked in. The focaccia bread that came with it was super soft and made fresh, I just wish it came toasted or grilled. The side salad was very tasty with bleu cheese dressing and house made croutons. The fish was a hit with the kiddo. Locally caught rockfish. Delicious with their tartar sauce and a squeeze of lemon, I tried one of the thicker pieces. Yum. He didn't like his fries for some reason. He shook a little salt on them then dipped a couple in catchup but ultimately left them behind. I didn't try them. We had to ask our waitress for the root beer that didn't come out with everything else. No biggie. It was busy and there was only one waitress for the dining room and patio. We weren't in a rush. The grilled crab cakes were underwhelming and bland to my husband. I didn't try them. The Bandon brewing cranberry cider is delicious, they serve it all up and down the coast. If you have a chance give it a try. The fish sandwich (cod I believe) was giant and my brother devoured it and was very happy with the tartar sauce and garlic fries as well. My SIL loved her chowder and salad and mentioned how she wished she could get her focaccia to come out as squishy as theirs so I assume she liked that too. Overall a good lunch and we will definitely be back. There are several other dishes on their menu that I have my eye on but my husband and I agreed to come back on a night when they are serving their cioppino! Can't wait. I think it comes with the grilled focaccia too.. squee! read more

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My kids said he can use his nose to smell and taste this food good. Love it @ curry cider mussels @ Russ K best servers read more

Barnacle Bistro - My kids said he can use his nose to smell and taste the food. Love it @ curry cider mussels @ Russ K best servers - American Near Me - Gold Beach, Oregon

We had a great time at Barnacle Bistro. We were visiting the Redwoods in California and wanted to visit Oregon so we bopped up to Gold Beach from Crescent City for dinner. This restaurant came up and we decided to check it out. It was great!! I got the crab cakes and my husband got the fish and chips. So yummy!! It was really great. We both enjoyed it a lot. Great atmosphere, tiny little place and great service. We were seated in about 5 minutes and food was out quick too. Highly recommend you check them out. read more

Clam chowder was definitely the star of the show. It was really good! We also got a burger, crab cakes, and the wasabi fish tacos. The burger and the fish tacos were good. Crab cakes could definitely be improved. They were crunchy on the outside but the middle needed salt and it was soggy. Didn't seem fresh. They have a cute patio outside and our waitress did great. She seemed to be the only one serving place so I commend her for managing all of that! read more

This place was great!! Went here for my birthday dinner the mussels were great!! my friend loved the dish and chips!! Also is so cute on here. Loved our server too he was great!! read more

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Food was mediocre. The acclaimed clam chowder was thick and tasteless. Way too much flour in it, no taste of clams at all. Pretty cute inside and the young waiter was friendly and competent. Not for foodies that know the difference. read more

At first I wasn't sure what to expect from the outside view. However, food was good. The fries were ok. However, the fish and chowder were delicious. Server was friendly, attentive and did a great job covering all the tables alone. read more

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Probably not a typical experience. They mentioned they were closing for a remodel in the coming weeks so things may not be the norm. Even though they had a big display of beer tap handles....they seemed to have a very narrow selection of brews when we visited today. My bride ordered the "Fish and Chips" ($26) - which was grilled Cod. She was not partiularly pleased with her selection saying the fish was not flaky (but more chewy). I went with the Wasabi Fish Tacos ($24) - also grilled, and they were good. We thought the place seemed a little on the expensive side, but loved the vibe/atmosphere and would come back again! read more

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What a great little fine! They just got done with refreshing it up and within a few minutes of arriving they were packed. They had coconut lime steamed clams and they were delicious. Very friendly feeling as soon as you walk in. read more

Barnacle Bistro - Coconut lime steamed clams - American Near Me - Gold Beach, Oregon

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The fish and tartar sauce were absolutely bomb, the beer was ok, and the fries were just the crispy ends and they were cold...overall decent, but the fish and tartar sauce were too delicious to bring my rating below 4 stars. The service was fast and fine The environment was cozy, expect chilly wind outside, it is on the beach afterall read more

We were driving through and decided to spend the night in Gold Beach, Oregon. It's a small town with limited food options that were open when we arrived. This place had a wait when we arrived because they are short staffed (who isn't these days). The business is veteran owned and they were extremely kind and added us to the list knowing we will be seated around closing time. The tuna melt blew me away! If we are ever in the area, I will be returning for this! The fish and chips were light, flaky, crunch and delicious as well. A tiny more salt and this would be the ideal receipe! I throughly enjoyed the side salad as well. It had a hint of bitterness (in thinking from the finely chopped kale) and the vinegar made it so I didn't need to add the ranch dressing. It was perfect! I would skip the garlic fries. We sat outdoors on their cute patio type enclosure. It was a little chilly but we had our sweaters! Overall, great stop and I felt good supporting a local small business as well! read more

Barnacle Bistro - Fish & chips - light, flaky and crunchy exterior with delicious fish! - American Near Me - Gold Beach, Oregon

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Overpriced: $25 for fish n chips. Pictures show a lot of french fries. Clam chowder looks good but not too much flavor. My friend thought it was not much different than cream of potato soup, and lacked clam pieces. I say 'maybe' because we only tried two things. read more

Extremely slow service after sitting down 1.5 hours raw bacon under cooked pancakes rude response don't come with so many people.

Impressed! Some of the best fish we have ate. We ordered fish and chips and wasabi fish tacos. The cod was lightly breaded and fish was not greasy. Jeremy the cook has perfected this art. Russ welcomed us at the door and provided excellent table service and conversation. Do not hesitate to stop here in your travels. ​ read more

Barnacle Bistro - Wasabi fish taco. YummmmmO - American Near Me - Gold Beach, Oregon

The food here was very good. The service was slightly understaffed and that made things slow and clunky.

We were so lucky to be the first guests after their remodel! Had such a good lunch, Russ treated us extremely well and was very friendly. Jeremy made some great eats and the beer was crisp. Would absolutely come back! read more

Barnacle Bistro - Turkey panini, garlic fries, chimichurri burger - American Near Me - Gold Beach, Oregon

We ordered takeout. They have a kids menu which is clutch when you have young kids -- mac and cheese and cheeseburger were solld. The highlight though was the coconut lime mussels with focaccia. Broth was absolutely delicious and the focaccia was the perfect medium to absorb it. The mussels were plentiful and tender. This was an incredible meal on our road trip south on 101. read more

Clean, pleasant server, fast and delicious food. Love the thin crispy fries and my wasabi tacos (recommended by server) were so fresh and flavorful! Will definitely stop by again. read more

Excellent soup and salad. The dressing was homemade. Clam chowder over the top. Fish and chips and garlic fries were the BOMB! I would definitely go back! read more

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! read more

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Best food I have ever had! Juicy burgers and great fries. Friendly staff and comforting ambience. I will be a returning here every time I am in town! read more

Barnacle Bistro - Sweet Potato Fries and Candied Jalapeño Burger - American Near Me - Gold Beach, Oregon

This place was amazing! Our waitress was phenomenal and made the whole experience even better. I had the wasabi fish tacos, and at first they weren't really my favorite. After adding some tartar sauce, though, I ended up really enjoying them. The clam chowder was absolutely out of this world--one of the best I've had! The garlic fries weren't our group's favorite. They had large chunks of garlic and felt like they needed something extra, like Parmesan, salt, or a different seasoning to balance the flavor. The burgers and sandwiches were top-notch, and everyone in our group was happy with their meal. Overall, it was a great experience, and I'll definitely be back! read more

This looks cute when you enter, and the parking lot was full, which is usually a good sign. On entering, it's a small cosy space, with a very coastal feel and ambiance. All the tables are busy but there is only one server, and he is run off his feet. We eventually get a table. We order - i get crab cakes, husband gets a Monte Crisco, and some garlic herb fries to share. The garlic herb fries come first. There's Parmesan on the top. It's not melted Parmesan, and the garlic on the fries is raw, and there are a couple of particularly big chunks of it. Husband asked the server about it, and was told that how we serve them. The fries were hand cut, but not particularly hot, and we'd have preferred the garlic cooked, and the cheese melted. The crab cakes - they were ok, but average, i wouldn't rave about them, but I'd seen a review of someone highly enthusiastic about the coleslaw that comes with the crab cakes. I've never, NEVER had such disappointing coleslaw. Bland, finely sliced veg. Couldn't taste any flavouring or seasoning at all. I only ate it as i was starving. He said his Monte Crisco was ok, but it's nothing he would be dying to order again. They need more staff. It's a beach town, and surely they get a lot of tourists through here. There's a sign on the table, almost haranguing guest regarding pricing policies, and if they want to challenge him, he'll come and bring his spreadsheets and show you how you're wrong. He knows what it costs to run a business. I found that offputting. I came for dinner, not a lecture from the owner. Probably wouldn't return. read more

They have been closed for a good while to remodel. Now that they have re-opened, it appears that they are working to get back in the swing of things. The remodel is nice. The patio seating is a bonus. The service was lacking at this visit. It took awhile after being seated to even get a glass of water. I had the fish and chips and ordered a soda. I did not get the soda. I had to ask for it. The fish was hot, flaky, and flavorful. The fries were heavily salted and cooled very quickly. I did not finish them. The coleslaw had no dressing on my serving. It was dry cabbage. I was asked if I wanted a box for the fries and when I declined I was asked if they were ok. I explained that they got cold too quick and the staff stated eating outside doesn't keep food warm for long and they cleared my plate. I was not asked if I would like desert or if I needed anything else, so I paid my check and left. read more

Barnacle Bistro - Cod Fish and Chips - American Near Me - Gold Beach, Oregon

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! read more

Barnacle Bistro - Wasabi fish tacos - American Near Me - Gold Beach, Oregon

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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. read more

Barnacle Bistro - Coconut lime steamer clams - American Near Me - Gold Beach, Oregon

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! read more

Barnacle Bistro - The Alaskan Cod fish and chips were wonderful. The sesame-ginger pickled cabbage slaw is a must-eat! - American Near Me - Gold Beach, Oregon

A nice little spot for some good seafood! The pale ale he had on draft was delicious! Fish and chips were delicious and a big portion. The wasabi fish tacos were a different take but done very well!! Sweet potatoes fries had me craving a second basket. Cozy atmosphere with friendly staff and a good vibe. Worth the stop if you're looking for a quick bite while in town! read more

Barnacle Bistro - American Near Me - Gold Beach, Oregon

Food and service was amazing. Our server, Russ, kept us entertained from the moment we walked in until we stepped out. The food was delicious and just what we needed after a long day on the road. Will be back again next time we visit OR. read more

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. read more

Barnacle Bistro - Wasabi fish tacos - American Near Me - Gold Beach, Oregon

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servers are super cool and friendly! the blueberry cheesecake is amazing :) we had Day as our server

Very good seafood, crab cakes and fish sandwich were great. This is a notch above what you typically get. Looks like an owner run location. Kids quesadilla was also very good. read more

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. read more

Barnacle Bistro - Crab cakes - American Near Me - Gold Beach, Oregon

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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! read more

Barnacle Bistro - clam chowder! - American Near Me - Gold Beach, Oregon

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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! read more

Barnacle Bistro - Chimichurri burger with garlic fries - American Near Me - Gold Beach, Oregon

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My girlfriend and I are visiting from California. after 5 hours of driving and no food all day this spot was a godsend. Absolutely the best burger I've ever eaten cooked by Jeremy and our Server Russ was super friendly and fun. Will be back before returning home. read more