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Bennett's Fish Shack

3.6 (1.7k reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Cesar salad and salmon fillet
Doug J.

About four years ago we had dinner at Bennett's while staying at Ocean Shores. We have been looking forward to a return visit. I enjoy their seafood while my wife enjoys the prime rib sandwich. This trip she went with sandwich yet again and found it still very good. Plenty of prime rib, melted cheese, and tasty bun. The fry sauce was a good compliment to the fries. I went with a Cesar salad with a grilled salmon fillet on top. I was very pleased. The salad had green crisp greens, a couple cherry tomatoes and peppers, plenty of Parmesan cheese and a few croutons. The salmon was very good. Seasoned well, flaky, and was a pretty large fillet. I had the dressing on the side and added as I wanted. I have never gone wrong at either of the Bennett's location. Stop in and have a good meal. Both meals were about $25 a piece but tasty and large portions for both.

Fried cod basket
Angel F.

The halibut was good, cod was heavy with batter, the oysters were delicious, the coleslaw lacked flavor, and the clams were heavily breaded & taste frozen. You order at the counter so there's not a lot of customer service, and it's farly pricey for fish baskets, we'll try another local fish spot next time we're in town.

I'm lovein it here
Elijah M.

Ambiance is honestly amazing love the vibe. I love that you order up front and you get a number for your table then they bring it to your table. I got clam chowder and it was so good best in town.

Prime Rib Sandwich
Kaelynn M.

The food was good at this restaurant but it wasn't shocking or noteworthy. When you arrive at the restaurant you order at the counter and get a number for your food. The ambiance for this restaurant is fairly casual, we sat outside and the tables were fairly dirty and they were uneven rocking throughout our meal. Napkins were on some tables and not others and were not given with the meal!

Bread bowl with less than cup of chowder
Jonathan W.

Food over cooked staff not nice bread bowl had less than cup of chowder for $17 bucks

Cod, clams and fries and a bale breaker ipa
Scott P.

Don't know why this place gets beat on so much. Great fresh and crispy fish with a nice tap selection.

Don P.

Bennett's Fish Shack is the kind of local spot you hope never changes. The halibut and chips were hands-down the best I've ever had -- perfectly cooked, flaky, and fresh without being greasy. The crab melt with cranberry salad was outstanding too, a great balance of rich and bright flavors. Even the details were dialed in: the Seattle soda (root beer and diet cola) was the best soda I've had in a long time, and somehow even the ketchup stood out -- it honestly tasted like fresh tomatoes. You can tell this is a true local joint. There aren't a ton of people working, but everyone there is hustling -- cooking, cleaning, taking orders, keeping things moving. We were checked on to see how our food was, and one of the women even stopped to chat and offer additional recommendations, which made the experience feel personal and welcoming. A friend recommended this place to me and he was absolutely on point. I saw a few earlier reviews mentioning staffing issues, and maybe that was the case at some point -- but honestly, I don't care. The food was delicious, I really liked the chowder, and the overall experience was exactly what you want from a place like this. I'll be back without hesitation.

Clam Chowder
Jacob P.

I hate to say it, but pretty disappointing. We had the Fish and Chips and Clam Chowder. Fish was overcooked, dry and somewhat bland. Beer batter would have been a lot better instead of panco. Clam chowder was definitely made in house but was was very bland. Even after adding salt and pepper it was still bland. Tarter sauce and cocktail sauce came in a container. Cocktail sauce was almost solid and was not dipable even after trying to stir it with my fork. Bathrooms were too small for number of customers. On the positive side, service was excellent and micro beer was refreshing. Would not return.

Can Starchy "Clam Chowder"
Cross S.

Pass this place up. The Clam Chowder here is WTF and BS from a can. Very tasteless. I ended up leaving it because it was shear garbage. Looking around other costumers were leaving their food too. The Bay Shrimp Cocktail was meh. I lime a little hot sauce with both my clam chowder and shrimp cocktail. I asked one of the staff members for some Tabasco and he rudely said we don't carry it here. I ask for any other hot sauce and he reluctantly pointed to a corner. I went up to set some hot sauce and there was none. I looked at other tables and they had none either. I asked the front counter and they said what you see is what you get. This place is BS!

Michele B.

We've been to the Ocean Shores a few times as well as Bennett's in Westport. We've always had great customer service and delicious hot food here. The menu has great selections and never disappoints. The fish and chips are delicious as well as the chowder. We haven't hit any long lines here because we luxury to be able go on their off hours. The restaurant is sizable and the restaurant has ample parking.

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The halibut fish & chips were perfectly crisp, fresh, and tasty. I would skip the coleslaw.

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Food was great! Disappointed they were out of their "famous" crab cakes. Service was good and restaurant was clean.

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The portions are pretty big, the pieces of cod are HUGE, but had no flavor. The service is friendly and quick, but the food is pretty bland.

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Ask the Community - Bennett's Fish Shack

Does anyone know if the fries are fried in separate oil from the fish? I have a fish allergy sadly!,,

Yes it is!

Are there non seafood options? I want to come eat fish but my 3 and 5 year old won't eat fish!! Thanks!!!

They have hamburgers.

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Mike's Seafood - Fried Razor Clams.

Mike's Seafood

3.5(608 reviews)
0.4 mi
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Stopped for dinner on a Monday. I ordered a bowl of clam…read morechowder, and intended to split an order of cod fish & chips with my wife. We ordered glasses of white wine. The wine came, and my wife's reisling was not very good. They did remove it from the tab. It turned out that the wine was from a quality winery that we were familiar with, so can't explain why it didn't taste good. Food was served quickly and initially too hot to eat. The bowl of clam chowder was very good, and a generous portion. The fish and chips were cooked well, but only two small pieces of cod. Fortunately the chowder filled me up, so we didn't have to split the fish & chips. The chowder was priced ok, but the cod was a bit overpriced for the size of the portion.

Confusing experience at Mike's Seafood. The sign and menu both say "Oyster Bar," but the menu…read moreinside only lists cocktails. When we asked owner/server Mike where the oysters were, his response was, "If you seriously wanted oysters, they havent been here for a long time, your looking at old information." ​The Hood Canal oyster shooters were excellent and easily the best part of the mea even though they weren't served with oyster forks and we had to set our spent lemons on paper napkins because they weren't served with saucers. The rest of the food was disappointing: calamari came out slightly overcooked and we had to share from the appetizer plate since we were not given individual plates. , The fish on the fish and chips was soggy and tasted like it had been sitting, even the fries lacked crispness and flavor. Only one other customer was inside, so the lack of fresh execution and strange customer service were hard to ignore.

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The Garage

The Garage

4.0(95 reviews)
0.1 mi

Funny thing is, I woke up this morning and knew it was gonna be a beautiful and hot day in the PNW…read more Hopped on a trail and walked 4 miles, grabbed an overnight bag (just in case), and sat in the car contemplating whether I drive east or west. A much needed ocean therapy was calling my name and I drove west. Ended up in Ocean Shores. I left my town due to how crazy busy it would be with parades and a carnival, not knowing what's in store here. A pleasant surprise to see the streets lined with families. Anyway, got to shop, enjoy the festivities, and more importantly spend time walking the beach. Gorgeous day! Which led me to try something new and ended up here at the Garage. The atmosphere here was electric with Mariners on a screen over the bar and the FIFA World Cup games on the other screen. Love the open patio area, where a cooling breeze can be felt all throughout the Garage. They were a bit busy, so it took a minute to greet me, but at least I was able to find a table. I ended up ordering their Fish & Chips, and a cup of their chowda! DAMN!!! That's a mighty fine cup of chowda! And the baked buttered crips was spot on. Never had it that way (just the usual soft sourdough or oyster crackers) but them sliced crisps were perfect and I'm going to have to try serving it that way at home. I started out with the Hot Honey Old Fashioned, and surprisingly, there was some heat. Thoroughly enjoyed it! The Fish & Chips were breaded a bit differently. Reminds me of the cornmeal you'd find in the south with fried catfish and what not. The cod was flaky and perfect. It came with three pieces and it was just right. The fries complimented it well. The tarter was legit. Not the standard white sauce, but seemed to have a hint of dill in it. All in all, a great experience for my first time. The staff was busy, but they ensured I was tended to. As always, enjoy and Happy Ocean Therapy!!

Updated for day/time stamps per request of business owner: Our law firm visited during a community…read moreservice event on 8/22, and even local word‑of‑mouth warned us away, now we understand why. We arrived around 12:30pm. The establishment was immediately unprofessional, with minimal seating, long waits, and clear understaffing. The bartender's aggressive, hostile demeanor made our employees uncomfortable enough to leave on the spot. We cannot recommend this business. This wasn't a minor service slip, it was a fundamental failure in hospitality and professionalism. When a team of out‑of‑town professionals walks in and leaves within minutes due to an employee's behavior, that's not a bad day; that's a systemic problem.

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The Garage - Great outdoor area and dogs are welcome.  Delicious cod sliders on the happy hour menu.  Great service, delish food!!

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Great outdoor area and dogs are welcome. Delicious cod sliders on the happy hour menu. Great service, delish food!!

Galway Bay - Limerick Sausage roll with Colcannon, this was tasty!

Galway Bay

3.3(727 reviews)
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Love the decor, especially the huge Guinness glass, that is a secret door to the patio. The Irish…read morestew was amazing. Had great service. The sun got low was shining in the window so they quickly moved us over by the little fireplace near the piano. A gentleman named Paul was playing the piano and all of a sudden, my Filipina girlfriend recognized the song he was playing as the national anthem for the Philippines. She looked up at him with Surprise and he winked at her. amazing he recognized her as Filipino and knew the national anthem. The icing on the cake to wonderful evening at Galway Bay!

I mean this in the best of ways. Galway Bay is definitely a tourist destination. Over the top with…read morethe Irish theme. But in a super fun way. Decided on the soup of the day. Lasagna soup came highly recommended by the server. Decided to order a bowl. Came with soda bread and a yummy whipped butter. Nobody was in the restaurant when I arrived on a very very stormy Tuesday evening. Seated next to the small faux fireplace was a perfect way to spend the evening. Super friendly service too. The entire building is Irish themed. I did not visit the gift store connected to the restaurant. Next time(?), and next time I'll try one of their specialties. Pastrami sandwich and or the fish and chips. Would be a great place to sit and chat with a good friend for hours. SYOY!

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Soup d'jour - Lasagna soup

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La Spiaggia Ristorante

La Spiaggia Ristorante

4.4(210 reviews)
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One of the finest Italian Restaurants we have ever been to! Owners Doug and Rhonda have created a…read moremasterpiece in Ocean Shores. Everything, I mean everything is made from scratch. This little jewel shines at every level. The wait staff is very friendly, knowledgeable and ready to take care of your dinning needs. It is a cozy place with a simple clean design. We have had many of their offerings and not one has disappointed. Once you've had one of their yummy dinners, you HAVE TO TRY out the Italian wedding cake for dessert. It is probably the best cake we've/you've ever had!

10/10 no notes. I have celiac disease and came here for an anniversary dinner on a whim. We had no…read morereservation but got seated within 15 minutes on a busy Saturday night. It is SO cute in here and every single staff member was so kind. I even had someone who was not our server check if I was celiac and she made sure I didn't touch the focaccia (even though it smelt amazing!) The menu is very clearly labeled as gluten free, the staff is knowledgeable and I had no reaction. All but 1 pasta can be made gluten free. They even have appetizers that are gf! There was someone playing the piano during our time there and it was such a lovely touch we didn't expect. Our bartender/server was so nice and just a great person to chat with. Be aware that the portion sizes are quite big (which is awesome!!) my partner and I realized we could have easily split a dish. I would absolutely come back again.

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La Spiaggia Ristorante - Baked brie with a fig reduction and roasted garlic

Baked brie with a fig reduction and roasted garlic

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