This is an another great place by the sea. I really dig the vibes here. Nice and open with high ceilings. I had the clams and mussels chowder and halibut cakes that weren't bad but the highlights were the crab dip with the French / Sourdough bread and the Huckleberry Lemonade . My wife had a ribeye that she said was decent. Our server was excellent. She made sure our meal met our expectations and kept checking in on us. We were surprised that we couldn't find more seafood restaurants for being on the coast. read more

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For the price point, there were a lot of missteps. I understand tourist area restaurants don't always deliver, perhaps because they don't have the benefit of living and dying from repeat locals. But OMG just no. They're not even trying to determine if their food and service is acceptable Missteps included: #1) Two different menus were given, one outdated with a special I wanted. Totally forgivable though #2) potatoes in bouillabaisse were so undercooked they were inedible. They made up most of the dish too. On the plus side, the broth and fish were well prepared. See photo #3) onions in the Hungarian mushroom soup were large, crunchy and near raw. #4) a main ingredient in my special salad was completely missing and it was impossible to find my wait person. Thankfully a bus person assisted, went to a manager, then the busser brought the ingredient to the table. #5) very poor timing of dishes brought to the table. Since there were few people dining I find this perplexing #6) we were never ONCE asked how things were, surprising especially since a manager knew of at least one misstep. The food was not awful, but the issues with the food combined with the "I don't care" wait staff and management in a pricy restaurant made it a NEVER AGAIN situation read more

Bridgewater Bistro - Inedible, raw potatoes - New American Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

I was recently in Astoria for the Great Columbia Crossing, and we had a group dinner here. Unfortunately, I only got one picture. To start with, the place is open and airy with a great view of the Columbia River. There was live music, and you could still hold a conversation. It managed to be elegant and casual at the same time, with attentive service. The beer and wine list is extensive, with a number of local options. I had a good Pinot Noir and a nice IPA. Among the appetizers we ordered were crispy Thai Brussels sprouts, calamari, Willapa Bay oysters and Dungeness crab cocktail. All were excellent. I also loved the lobster broth boulliabaisse with local crab, shrimp, clams and black cod. To die for! Some of my fellow diners enjoyed king salmon and ribeye steak (personally, I don't understand not eating seafood at the coast, but to each their own...). read more

Bridgewater Bistro - Boulliabaisse - New American Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

I am delighted I found this lovely place while slanging a day exploring Astoria. The vibe is upscale and the views are immaculate. The boulliabasse was very tasty and the sparkling huckleberry lemonade refreshing, just what I needed for a leisurely lunch. read more

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What a wonderful evening! The venue was exceptional! The view, the atmosphere, and our waitress was super nice and attentive. I was listening to the music in the back ground thinking this sounds so awesome, it sounded live! It was live!! There was a trio playing wonderful music and the ambiance was truely perfect! The bouillabaisse was delightful! I mean I sopped up the soup with my bread and ate almost every drop! The seafood inside was an ample proportion, of crab, fish, and jumbo shrimp! My wife had a burger but it was no ordinary burger. Two patties, cooked to perfection (for her that's well done) and had a jelly spread that was a tasty treat! Fries cooked to just the right crispness. She had a yummy lemon drop drink, some additional bread that was fantastic too!! (Took it home!!) I usually just eat and scarf down food because I'm filling my belly but this was a truly delightful meal and I had a smile on my face nearly the entire time I was there. Number one on my list for this area for sure. read more

Bridgewater Bistro - The view was epic! - New American Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

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Very disappointed with this meal after we had an excellent meal several weeks ago. 5* ATMOSPHERE 3* SERVICE 2* FOOD Kim, was an alright server, most of the issues were with the meal. We started with a Beet Salad and Bread Basket. Salad was okay bread was better. My husband liked his black bean burger. I had Clam Pasta, didn't like it at all!!!! Clams had sand in them, absolutely no taste/flavor in the sauce, no bacon and needed salt/pepper, it was so bland and only lukewarm. The fettuccine noodles were VERY UNDER COOKED. The cobbler was warm and perfect! Outside seating was wonderful, lots of ships going by. Not sure we will return after spending $100 for lunch. read more

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Adding photos but the review remains, the photos make it look better than it tasted and it's a true pity. I hope they step up their game. read more

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The food was very good, Hungarian mushroom soup (delicious), lamb ragu, green goddess salad, and salmon were all above average. Service was not great, somewhat lacking, however, the host tried his best. Would definitely eat there again for the soup and the salad alone. Nice atmosphere, not too loud for a large dining room. read more

This is on the bay so we could see some ships going by. There is lots of glass. The room is very high which should help with noise. Our service was very good and we really enjoyed Brandon, the manager. The food is good and I want to give special mention to the Hungarian mushroom soup. Prices are rather high. For instance a Tillamook burger was $22. read more

Hmmmm. Upscale looking with a beautiful view. Piano is playing so it gives a nice feel to it. Service to be seated, took a while. But I chalked it up to it being empty. ( 5 parties here including mine) Finally sat, took forever to order drinks. Drinks came... late. (A coffee and a blueberry soda type drink) My drink had a terrible crack in it. Would have loved to exchange it, but shocker.. servers were amiss. Finally ordered food. Ordered clams to start that came dirty. More sand than necessary ( some is a given but see photos). Served asked how it was and I let her know and she smiled and walked off. So that was interesting. Waited 30 minutes for food. 30.. For a sandwich. I thought about just asking for a check and leaving it was taking so long. Food came, it sucked. Probably could have had a 3 year old make this better. Save yourself a terrible decision and go anywhere else while visiting. read more

Bridgewater Bistro - Sandy plate after clams - New American Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

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Food was way over priced and not good at all. Service wasn't good either. Rather eat at McDonald's.

Bridgewater Bistro is our go to place for special occasions. Usually I have the fish and chips, or the fried oysters, which are both amazing. Last week I had the Bistro Burger on a gluten free bun. It was GREAT! I can't wait to go back! I have eaten here at least 8 times over the last 3 or 4 years (it's a long drive, or I would go more often). The food, and service have always been top notch. The location is one of a kind. read more

This is our go to restaurant when we are in Astoria. We stay at the Riverwalk Inn and this is just a short walk from the Inn. The ambience is lovely, the people are nice and friendly, the food is terrific. This way, we don't need to deal with parking in downtown Astoria. We ate her two nights in a row. The first night, we had a delicious Caesar , fish and chips and the halibut special. The fish and chips are made with halibut and are nice though my husband prefers cod. The halibut special was excellent with a lot of flavors. I hadn't tried before. The second night we got the cranberry salad, pork chops and the chef special scallops. These were really delicious meals. The chef likes to serve the meals on purées. We enjoyed all of them! Both of our servers, Nicole and Teresa were nice and seasoned professionals! read more

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Bouliabase was amazing. The cheese cake was delicious like heaven. The staff was very attentive without being intrusive. Excellent. River view is 1st row. if you go to Astoria you should check it out. read more

We don't normally eat somewhere twice when visiting a town but Bridgewater Bistro was a definite exception to that rule! We went on a self appointed chowder walk through town and a couple recommended the bistro for their gluten free menu so off we went. I've never had gluten free fish and chips at a restaurant so had no idea what to expect but let me tell you, absolute perfection! So much perfection we went back the next night for more and if we were in town any longer, we would have went back again! The first night since we'd already had several cups of chowder on our walk, we skipped the soup. Boy did we regret that decision after having the Hungarian Mushroom soup our second night, it was rich and decadent with an earthiness that we couldn't get enough of! The gluten free calamari was super tender and perfect with garlic aioli which we had to request. The pork chop was cooked a perfect medium and the mustard sauce was amazing! Service both evenings was top notch, genuine and attentive. The restaurant is warm and cozy while being modern and updated with gorgeous views of the Columbian river. Highest of recommendations to Bridgewater Bistro! read more

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Beautiful facility with special food! The ambiance with a talented lounge singer combo and the details in the holiday decorations was spectacular. Loved the take on a chowder and paired with a tray of oysters in the shell amazing. Very attentive staff and it reeks of Quality! Adding to the mix was a lovely Pear Cider! read more

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Amazing food, but even better service. They really took care of us on a very special event for my sister and my brother-in-law. Todd, the GM, is absolutely spectacular and goes out of his way to create great experiences. read more

Came here for a late lunch on a weekend, they were pretty busy but there was a single table that was free for us. I got the mushroom soup and the Reuben and both were pretty good. Mushroom soup was warm and had tons of mushrooms. Reuben was pretty typical. Also got a cider and pretty sure it was Tieton. View is pretty great since it's right on the water. read more

Bridgewater Bistro - Classic Reuben Sandwich** - New American Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

Went here for Thanksgiving dinner. Thanksgiving Day Menu for 2025 online said Beaujolais Nouveau wine was $30/bottle. When we arrived at the restaurant, it's now $40/bottle. The "Turkey Plate" said "roasted organic turkey breast and confit leg." There was no dark leg meat. When the waitress served she said "we are out of stuffing." What? It's Thanksgiving at 5:00p and they've already run out of stuffing? The potatoes were runny served with lukewarm gravy. Worst Thanksgiving dinner I've ever had. read more

Bridgewater Bistro - Turkey dinner with no stuffing. Does that look like $38 worth of food? I've had better food at my mother's assisted-living facility. - New American Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

Came in on a Friday early afternoon with no reservation and they were able to still seat us right next to the window which I appreciated. I got the salmon sandwich that was super solid with a great aioli sauce on it. I also got that with a cranberry salad which was also spectacular. Service was also great. Our server did forget one of our drinks, but felt bad and did take a few bucks off in addition to taking it off our bill she felt so bad. Other than that, I would say the view out the window could be significantly improved if they removed the empty dining shells out on the dock, does kind of ruin the view of the water. I will also say I don't really love the "Shanghai-ed" skeleton by the fire place. I get that "Shanghai-ed" is a term referring to being kidnapped, and I'm pretty sure coastal Oregon don't really care about being particularly PC, but that's just in extremely poor taste and made me feel uncomfortable as a person of Asian descent eating there. I don't mind the skeleton, but you could have easily achieved the same level of humor by just saying the skeleton was kidnapped in Astoria. read more

Food: All of the starters we had were good which included the calamari, savory cheesecake, oysters, and bread basket. I had the mussel and clam chowder which was very good, it came out steaming hot and was creamy and flavorful. I also had the wild salmon B.L.T which was very tasty! The salmon was not dry, the bacon was smoky and yummy, and the garlic aioli with the lettuce was delicious! The fries were good, nothing too crazy but still good. Service: Our waiter was nice, but was not super attentive. Sometimes my water was empty and it took around 5-10 minutes for a refill, and we were ready to order but didn't see our waiter. Ambience: The view was really beautiful over the bay! It was a very nice and spacious inside and the lighting was great! Overall: Yummy for our second to last meal here in Portland! Very pleased! read more

Bridgewater Bistro - Wild Salmon B.L.T. Sandwich* ** - New American Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

Food was ok but unfortunately out of local Manila clams & had to speak to the manager to get wine in a timely fashion, with the meal. Had to request clean silverware after app. They just don't have an "A" game choreographing the meal or dining experience. Stacked our own dirty plates to hint we were done and needed the table cleared. Second time here won't be back. read more

Great server delicious lunch, beautiful view. It's a bit overpriced, but the location is spectacular. read more

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On our way home to California after visiting my very ill grandfather in Washington, our family of five placed a takeout order from Bridgewater Bistro. Three of us -- my mom, my younger brother, and I -- have celiac disease, so we called ahead to explain our needs and confirm gluten-free options. Unfortunately, when we arrived, the staff asked, "What is celiac?" -- a concerning response after we had made the effort to communicate our dietary needs. While picking up our food, a man came out from the kitchen and said to my mom and younger sister, "Oh, are you having a feast?" When they explained it was just dinner for our family of five, he replied, "Are you sure it's not 500?" This felt unnecessary, unprofessional, and out of place -- especially given the seriousness of our dietary concerns and the reason for our trip. My mom has been traveling all day with 4 children and I'm not sure why someone would be so rude to a patron. For a restaurant that promotes itself as attentive to gluten-free customers, this experience was disappointing and left us questioning whether our needs were taken seriously... Over all we spent $160 dollars photos will be attached and the calamari was good, the chicken fettuccine lacks much taste but the chicken was good. The kids meals are very small Portions. read more

The only nice thing was the view. We started with soggy calamari served with a tasteless sauce. Then moved onto the chowder which apparently has been on the menu for years. Honestly, it was terrible. Cubed undercooked potatoes and celery soup is more definable. It was pretty sad as the location is ideal. read more

Bridgewater Bistro - Clam and Clam & Mussel Chowder - New American Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

Stopped in for lunch on a Sunday so they had their brunch/lunch menu available. It was nice that they offered both lunch and brunch, for those that don't want second breakfast. Celiac husband enjoyed the gluten free fish & chips and mussels/clam chowder. I had the very delicious Hungarian mushroom soup and sea cake Benedict. On this brunch menu they had multiple eggs Benedict versions which could be prepared GF. I like the warehouse romantic feel of this place. We keep returning as we appreciate the many GF options and view of the river. We never seem to catch the live music, but I bet it's very nice. Service is always friendly. read more

Bridgewater Bistro - Hungarian mushroom soup and clam/mussel chowder - New American Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

This is a cute place in Astoria. It is nestled almost under the bridge from Washington to Oregon and sits right on the water. And the views are breathtaking. We drove across in the morning and halfway across we drove right into the fog and was birthed on the other side in Oregon. Standing on the deck of the restaurant, we looked up at the bridge we had just crossed and it was such a cool sight seeing the bridge half shrouded in fog. We looked up places to grab a bite to eat and we saw that the Bridgewater Bistro was highly recommended. I think there was a different soup that day as my wife got soup, but it wasn't the ones on the menu. I got a basic Caesar side salad with the dressing on the side. The soup was a little salty and the salad was crisp, but a basic side caesar. For our mains, I got their Cougar Burger and she got the Oregon Albacore Tuna Melt. Both were okay, but neither were outstanding. Service was typical. We both got Diet sodas as we had a lot more driving to do that day. We were trying to wrack our brains as to why so many people had highly recommended this place. Sure, the food was okay, but it wasn't stupendous. My thought may be the breathtaking views of the bridge and the water. There are other places in town. Maybe try those. This place was just okay. read more

We dropped in for dinner after our drive into the area. The service was not great. This started with the host whose greeting was "Hey." He was pretty much hiding behind the stand and didn't look up from the computer to greet us. He told us to wait and then waved us into the dining room before dropping menus and leaving without saying anything. Our server was polite but I got the sense that she was annoyed with us. My daughter said "low key the service was ass." We ordered the Brussel sprouts appetizer which was delicious but our entrees pan seared salmon and Alfredo were just ok. So for the price point not great. If I'm paying $40 a plate, the food should be faultless. The redeeming factor was the piano man in a sparkly red suit coat playing piano man and stairway to heaven while gulping red wine. 10/10 for that man. No notes. read more

We came back one year later for our 2 year anniversary and it was just how we remembered it. Negatives: -the price did go up a little bit, but for the live music and overall upscale ambiance I can let this slide. Positives: -taste, from the complimentary bread to the entrees and the soup everything was great. We got the pork belly, which was a sweet and savory delight. The alfredo with shrimp was just right being not to creamy. The clam chowder was amazing, the waitress (Beth) let me know that they've been serving the same recipe for 17 years too. We also got the braised beef again, but this time it was a little salty. -service, Beth was amazing to us she was very attentive and any time I needed her she was quick yo respond. Our host was also very generous, he knew that we were celebrating our anniversary and offered us two glasses of champagne on the house. Once again 5/5 read more

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Perfect dining experience this afternoon, despite being busy the staff was kind and timed everything perfectly. We enjoyed the food and view so much we came back for dinner and they did not disappoint! 10/10 we love this place excited to come back next time we are in town. read more

This place was amazing. There were many Gluten free options. And the food was so hot and fresh. read more

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Very nice restaurant with a stunning view ! Fried clams and the homemade tartar sauce were my favorite! The Brie and salmon appetizer were good as well! Cocktails were very well crafted. The Bouillabaisse was very good but I wish it was a slightly larger portion. Fiancé had the clam pasta and said it was delicious. Waitress was very friendly and attentive ! read more

Bridgewater Bistro - New American Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

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I made a reservation several weeks in advance, and requested a window table because it was my birthday and my father was coming from Louisiana to celebrate it. Honestly, I was more worried about making the night special for my 88 year-old father flying a log distance than I was worried about my birthday. I received a response assuring me that we would have a window table in honor of my birthday. When we arrived, we were not given a window table. When I asked about that, I was told that we would have to wait--and it was said in a way that made it sound like a very long wait--if we wanted a window table, and we were basically told that we should be happy with the view we had from the (non-window) table we were given. It turned out that two tables turned over relatively quickly, but who knows whether or not we would have been given one of those tables. I even wonder whether the greeter read our reservation--two other tables had birthdays, and received sparklers. I did not. Honestly, I didn;t care. As I said, I was more concerned about being able to show my father a wonderful evening--like a business person might hope to show their client a nice evening. The negative beginning of being seated incorrectly and then given misleading information about a wait set a very bad tone for the evening. After that, the food was OK, but except for the pan-fried oysters (which were great), the food was rather mediocre (even the scallops and filet mignon). The after-dinner drinks were good quality and a very generous pour. read more

Great service and tasty food! Lovely place for a quiet brunch with a view. Highly recommend the chowder and smoked salmon!

It was so beautiful in there that I thought I went to the wrong place! I made a reservation just to make sure and was instantly graded and they asked me if my name was Marissa and I told him yes ! I was seated instantly, I had a party of five including three of my kids. We got oysters which were so fresh ! Bread for the table which our server was amazing with kids and made sure to bring some more bread, as well as having the kids meals come first . The food was hot and kids loved it ! They had chicken . My husband and I had one of thier sandwich's it was so good I ate it all too quickly and completely forgot what it was. . We ordered dessert trio to go and wow .... That was DELICIOUS! It hit the spot as we traveled home. Great service . Our server was amazing . Kids ate everything and they even had kids cups ! A mother's relief . Atmosphere was clean and bright. You can see the bridge from the booth we sat at and we enjoyed watching ships cruise by . read more

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Absolutely delicious!!! Beautiful place!!! Kind and professional staff! Ask for Annie, she is fantastic!! Highly recommend!! read more

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So disappointed in this place, today was the third strike. Nothing but praise for the front service people having to cover for the lack of quality coming from the kitchen. Main courses have gone severely downhill, and should be ashamed for serving such poor quality specials read more

As my parents live in Seaside, OR, I usually make a visit here at least once a year. The ambiance is pleasant , spacious with beautiful views of the water and the bridge to Washington . The service has always been polite and professional. The servers work hard to make sure that your experience is a positive one. They have always been patient with my elderly parents, which I appreciate . Finally the food is normally quite good. The fish is fresh, the steaks or short ribs are tender, and shellfish dishes are seasoned quite well. I have purchased gift certificates for them when I am looking for a Christmas gift at the last minute, and they make it quite easy to purchase them and even throw in a special deal. Great experience, and I highly recommend if you are a local or a tourist visiting. read more

Bridgewater Bistro - Excellent Washington state rieseling - New American Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

I was very excited to try this location out for my birthday because its lovely views and tuna sandwich. We went on a Sunday so had the option of the brunch menu along with some lunch options. At first we were told that we were going to have to wait for a table but Todd was great and ended up getting us seated shortly after. I'd say the service itself at the table was a bit disappointing. The waitress was kind but at times seemed a bit frazzled. I also asked what was in the Hungarian mushroom soup and she seemed to struggle a bit with her explanation. I ordered the Albacore Tuna melt and it was delicious. I am very picky about getting this sandwich but everything came out hot and toasty. The fries were also good! I would come back but would hope to sit outside with some better service. read more

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Great service, great view and delicious food. The fresh Cod fish and chips was to die for, just a little breading, mostly fresh fish. Soo good. We drive 2 hours to come here on special occasions like our anniversary or birthdays. read more