Such a great whiskey bar! First off our bartender/mixologist is great!!!! Lots of great…read moreinformative. It got crazy busy. She is literally the only one here. She was shaking a cocktail in here hand as she talked to people entering at the door. She is is awesome!!!! My cocktails were awesome the Black & Gold and the Buttered Up. My wife's old fashion was great! Do yourself a favor and stop in for a libation.

Stopped in to check out the whiskey bar and was pleasantly surprised. Great selection, Service was…read morefriendly and fast, the bartender even came and checked on me afterwards to see how I liked my drink and make sure everything was going well. They have a great selection of top shelf liquors, and know their business and making a cocktail. That atmosphere is an older building that is made over to be modern and hip. Definitely recommend this place.

Great drinks, food & service! Extra shout out to our server Dagon who gave us perfect…read morerecommendations & service with a fantastic smile! Made our visit complete with the most spectacular view!

Haven't eaten here yet. But stopped twice for great cocktails. The place, staff, and views are all…read moregreat. Such a friendly and helpful team working here. They even remembered us when we stopped in for the second time in as many days. They offer a great happy hour on food and drinks 7 days a week! It's cozy, fun, and a great atmosphere. Highly recommend for a drink! I'll follow up on the food after I eat there.

Came across this place while walking around. Wanted something not too heavy, so we ordered the the…read moreSailors Fika and the salmon chowder. Both were so good. Haven't been to place before that had the tinned fish. I love it! Need to find more places that have them! Oh, and we ended up getting not one, but two desserts! Sat outside to get some fresh air and just enjoy the view! Definitely try this place out!

Superb drinks with a view. The bartender and server were awesome and attentive. The drinks were…read moremade beautifully and the desert was tasty. The attached hotel looks like it would be a great place to stay in the future. It looks like dogs are ok to stay in the hotel. They have a firepit outside the bar area facing the ocean.

Wonderful staff, rooms, and atmosphere! We loved our stay here so much! Beautiful room, dog…read morefriendly.

what an amazing stay! true boutique hotel, friendly staff, clean & modern rooms, great amenities!…read more the sea lions were so fun to watch, we didn't have an issue with the noise but loved the sound machine & ear plugs they provided. timely room service & loved being able to text the front desk for anything we needed. the saunas were a great touch to watch the sunset. our food & drinks we had here were excellent & reasonably priced. would definitely stay here again!

The food was fantastic, ambiance was cute and relaxed with open windows and lots of natural light…read more You order at the front and then pick a place to sit, a help yourself situation but then they buss the tables. Workers were friendly - absolutely recommend this place for a bite to eat.

After a long day walking around Astoria and taking in the sights, bedtime was approaching and since…read morethe-woman-who-lets-me-live-with-her (thanks Mike) and I were celebrating our anniversary, we thought we'd stop into what appears to be the worlds smallest cocktail lounge, from the window, a 2' bar and three tables. Appearances are not deceiving, that's all that there is. Plus, without the "wall o liquor" behind the bar, they are not going to make you "that cocktail you had once in the Bahamas" or even a whisky sour. Their boundaries are much tighter than that. But what they can do within those boundaries! They have charted a course through the heritage of the region, the Scandinavian taste for Akavit, and a flair for adventurous tastes and subtle flavors. And, every cocktail on the menu, has a story that goes with it! I can only speak to the two we ordered (this was a nightcap, not a bender) but they were clever, tasty, wholly unique in my experience, and not crazy expensive ($15 and $16). Apparently, a reported haunting and paranormal investigation led to the creation of "The Veil is Thin" described in the menu as a "Spicy Experimental Margarita." I am a lover of the things that come from the blessed Agave, so this is what I ordered. It arrives an the glass in the picture with a shot glass of fresh squeezed lime juice alongside. This is for the "magic trick" that takes place when you pour the lime into the glass. I won't spoil it for you, but it's not the dumbest trick I've ever seen, it works as a part of the experience. The ingredients are, now follow along in your hymnals children, house infused red cabbage tequila (!), Combier, fresh lime juice, Hell Fire bitters, dragon fruit garnish (not present in mine), black lava salt, white pepper and rose petal rim. It was spicy (especially in the aftertaste), sweet, with the heat of the white pepper and black salt on the rim. On top of that, it was a good Margarita to boot. It was an excellent cocktail and a nice, fresh take on a classic. The prohibition history of the area leads us to the Long Beach Iced Tea. With Vodka, Rum and sweet vermouth, you've got the basics, but then you elevate that with fresh lemon juice, house infused Earl Grey simple syrup, soda and then, of all things a garnish of fresh (bruised) thyme and it becomes something entirely different. You're not going to get hammered, which is what I expect from the Long Island version, but you are also not going to miss the aroma of the thyme making the drink that much better. The floral bergamot from the tea syrup takes you in a different direction and the fizz keeps the aroma flowing out of the glass. It's delicious, subtle, and worth repeating. They can accommodate larger parties by just expanding into the Broder Strand dining room, which is what happened when a boisterous group of celebrating women came in looking for a new stop on their bar tour. One of them even requested a custom drink and was, by all reports, delighted with the results. We have one more night, and I don't think we'll miss having another nightcap here. You should definitely check it out!

AMAZING !!!!! The vibes here are so welcoming and fun, all lit up and colorful and shiny. There are…read moreso many good music videos on the TVs, and so many nice clips of late night hosted events full of happy guests. The folks that both work here and eat and drink here are so inviting and kind, and you can tell there's a huge sense of community here. The food... genuinely some of the best pizza i've ever had! My friend and I shared the Pesto Pizza, as well as the chicken and waffles and they were both amazing. We only stopped by on a road trip, but Xanadu might have my heart, and I already can't wait to be able to come back again ! :)

In a quiet town on the coast of Oregon, an unassuming bar hides away a secret: it's the best gay…read morebar on the Western coast. Beyond the rolling fog of the Pacific and tucked within the historic charm of Astoria, lies a sanctuary of pure and unadulterated (maybe a little bit of adulterated) perfection. It is called Xanadu, and it is quite possibly the most beautiful display of queer community I have seen in years. I have traveled across the nation and spent time in countless queer spaces from coast to coast, yet Xanadu stands in a league of its own. Imagine a world where the staff and the patrons exist in a state of authentic joy. There is no drama in sight. There are no pretenses. It is a place where people gather for the simple pleasure of a shared laugh and genuine connection. The atmosphere is vibrant and fun, but it is the people who truly make it shine. The staff goes above and beyond to ensure every guest feels like they belong to something meaningful. And then, there is the pizza. It is genuinely quick, thicc and fantastic! It provides the perfect fuel for an evening of celebration. In a world that often feels fractured, Xanadu offers a beautiful symphony of community and warmth. It has earned a permanent place in my heart and I cannot recommend it enough to anyone seeking a slice of heaven on the coast. If you find yourself in Astoria, do not pass this door by. You might just find the secret to happiness hidden right inside. Special shoutout to Josh and Brandon!!!

Hands down one of the best eating experiences I've had from start to finish in a very long time!…read more Terra, our amazing server, and the Bridgewater Bistro team made my 50th birthday dinner experience a truly memorable experience and I am so thankful to them all, they didn't know until I was leaving so no special treatment :). Terra welcomed both me and my husband with kindness and provided us with impeccable service. Couldn't have been more pleased, thank you! True props to the chef and crew!!! From start to finish (appetizer-entry-desert) had so much flavor that each and every bite was an explosion of perfectly seasoned and melded flavors. We had the crab cheese dip, house bread and prosciutto wrapped asparagus for our appetizers, my husband had the Ribeye steak and I had the King Salmon. His large steak was cooked to perfection and the flavors involved in the King Salmon concoction left my tastebuds in awe - seriously BRAVO! With no room left in our bellies we of course ordered the strawberry-rhubarb cobbler and pear margarita sorbet. Both were absolutely to die for. With 24 years of military service, much of it abroad, I've had my fair share of both and I'd put both of these at the very top. I'm a foodie and love the joys food can bring to so many regardless of background or origins. You brought unexpected joy to my life this weekend and for that I'm taking the time to write this review and to say thank you. Can't wait for our next visit to Astoria and to Bridgewater Bistro. Kory, USAF retired

This is an another great place by the sea. I really dig the vibes here. Nice and open with high…read moreceilings. 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.

Came for Dead Man's Isle, stayed for Yakima Izakaya. This place was AMAZING! Located on the second…read morelevel of Dead Man's Isle, they share a food menu but have a completely different drink menu focused on Japanese spirits like sake, whiskey, and gin. My partner and I had the best time sipping and chatting with Quinn, the bartender. He was knowledgeable, conversational, and made a great drink! The space is small, with four seats at the bar, two floating seats, and two standing only spots. It's an intimate space with lots of Japanese figurines and memorabilia. Behind the bar sits a small TV where the bartender plays physical media (can you believe it!?) -- DVDs and Blue Rays of Japanese films. This is probably our favorite thing we've done in Astoria! Can't recommended enough! A total hidden gem.

What a cozy little bar tucked away upstairs at Dead Man's Isle! Yakimon transports you to a bar in…read morean alley in Tokyo, serving unique delicious cocktails and a special menu. If you're lucky, Cherry will be your bartender and she can tell you the inspiration for the bar. I ordered the loco moco with Japanese curry, a delicious twist on a Hawaiian classic. Looking forward to my next visit!