We love this place. We've been here many times over the past several years and always wonderful seafood. Thus time I had the seafood pladder and it was the best - very fresh assortment of shrimp, oysters, salmon. Cod and fried clams - all delicious. We will stop here every time. I highly recommend the Drop Anchor! read more

Maybe I ordered the wrong thing, but I really didn't enjoy my meal at Drop Anchor. We came in for lunch on our first day in Long Beach. The dining room was busy, but we were seated right away at a two top table near the kitchen door. Our server was extremely busy and took a long time to get to us. I wasn't super hungry so I ordered the lite portion of sauteed calamari with Cajun seasoning. I chose the steamed vegetables as my side and a pleasant little side salad with shrimp as my starter (ranch dressing was good). The calamari were wet. Spicy yes, with some butter in the ramekin, but mostly just soggy and rubbery. The steamed vegetables ($2 upcharge) were also wet, just plain, steamed with zero seasoning and much improved when I added some butter and salt. I would prefer sliced carrots over these commercial bagged shreds that are difficult to eat. The broccoli was cooked perfectly though. Well, this certainly was a low carb lunch if nothing else. Husband had the cod sandwich with coleslaw and a cup of chowder. He was very excited about his fish sandwich, it was a big piece of cod battered and fried, on a nice big bun with some lettuce underneath. It came with coleslaw which is not his favorite but he did not substitute. It also came with a nice pickle wedge. The chowder was good, if a little thin. We paid the bill at the counter, where two young men were just hanging out. Have them help the servers, they are too busy to do a proper job and these two need something to do. I guess this restaurant is a locals favorite, I'm glad they are doing well but it was not the best meal I had in Long Beach. read more

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This is still a family fave. A visit to Long Beach is not complete without stopping here. My son and my moms husband ordered the fish and chips (cod) and my mom and i shared the light combination platter (cajun style). Mom and i had the salad with ours and they both got the clam chowder. I will say that the guys loved their fish and chips and chowder. The shrimp on the salad was nice but its just shrimp on top of lettuce. It's nothing special. The combo platter was not great. I didnt enjoy it and wouldnt order again. The seafood didnt seem cooked all that great. It was disappointing. The fries and garlic texas toast were great though. One thing of note that was great is that they brought the salad and platter out split for us which was really nice. Most places wont do that for you, so i extra appreciated it. Our waitress was amazing. As always the restaurant was clean and beachy. read more

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This place has been consistently good for many years. The service is always great and the food quality is excellent. I fond their clam chowder perfect for my tastes. It's not too thick, has a large amount of clams and the flavor is outstanding. read more

Came in just before close for a bowl of chowder. Employees were welcoming, chowder was hot and fresh. Everyone has their own "best chowder ever" and this one was 3.5/5 for me...loads of clams, but a little too thin of a broth for my preference. Still, I'd eat there again! read more

We stopped by this restaurant last year, and the food was good enough that we decided to give it another go. The interior is plain, but not boring. The theme is nautical, as one would expect: Oars, octopi, anchors, and ships' wheels on the walls, some of them bordering on humor, suggesting that they aren't entirely stodgy. It's clean. The play Country music on the PA. Note for professional coffee drinkers: They will get you half and half if you ask for it, but they bring out non-dairy creamer first. The service is friendly, but it seemed understaffed while we were there this time. The food: Oyster shooters: Enough horseradish for a change. Wonderful. Cod fish and chips. We split them. The coleslaw was a tad tame. Nothing special. Spartan, like the interior. The tartar sauce was standard, but not too sweet. The fish was delicate with a light breading. No oil taste. Not bad. The fries were good with salt alone - the hallmark of good fries. They had a coating for extra crispiness, possible flour or cornstarch (maybe both). Everything was good, but not adventurous. We got a slice of thick toast with the meal that seemed unnecessary. The coffee tastes like the percolated kind that I had as a child. It brought back fond memories of formica tables, cigarette smoke, and a dog under the table. The food is plain and serviceable, like the interior, but it's also solid, just like you need sometimes when you don't want to take chances, and need some good eats. read more

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If I could give zero I would. I simply didn't get waited on. After 5 or so minutes, I left. I didn't think it was a race issue but the person never acknowledged me. I'm 6'5" tall. She took care of a to go order ahead of me and proceeded to play with an IPad and then left the station. I waited longer until it made no sense to wait any longer. read more

To go order. Food was good, provided us utensils without asking. Seemed like a nice place.

Stopped in for a mid-day Bloody Mary and really enjoyed it (them, got two!) snacked and shared: half crab sautéed, prawn cocktail, fries, and wings. Everyone was happy. Service was super sweet and plenty of seating. Also have local fudge which was delicious- recommend lions butter - chocolate, white chocolate, and peanut butter. read more

I cannot even rate this based off of food because I didn't even eat anything. The service in this place was just horrible. As soon as I walked in I got a dirty look from the hostess (blonde young lady). She then asked me "what" and I stated 4 and a highchair and then she said "oh you are eating in here?" looks around and says it's about a 20 minute wait. Obviously if I walked into the restaurant I want to eat here, anyways I said okay and then instead of writing anything down she lets someone else get put down and then walks away. This other lady then comes up and asks if we were the 4 that was just written down and she just nodded her head no. That lady (brunette with glasses) then asks how many and says it'll be about a 30 minute wait. I said okay. As I was just sitting there waiting the blonde just kept looking over and staring and giving dirty looks. Other people came in after and I heard her tell them it'll be a 20 minute wait and she got their name. Not once was I asked for the name of my party, not once did I even get a smile. I came to this place expecting good food and I left hungry and disappointed. Never in my life have I felt so judged. Would not recommend to anyone because no one should ever feel uncomfortable in a restaurant they are about to eat in. *edited to add I waited there for over 15 minutes before I left because I could not be around the hostility anymore. read more

We decided to return on 6/18/25. The evening before no luck to dine onsite. Better luck with a brief lunch instead, where we were seated immediately upon entry. Nice, bright, and clean. Indoor seating and a few outdoor picnic tables We shared a calamari appetizer with garlic toast and each had a cup of chowder. It hit the spot to take the edge off, pleasant palate pleaser. read more

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Check your to go orders! I ordered food to go, got to my hotel and realized it was missing an item. I called and they said I could go back for the missing item. Went back and then realized a side of clam chowder was also missing when I got back to my hotel the second time. At this point, I wasn't going to go back again. Crab salad is lacking in quantity of crab. Mixed seafood cajun style was decent, but that's about it. Very disappointed in this experience. read more

Drop Anchor Seafood & Grill - Crab Salad - Seafood Near Me - Long Beach, Washington

Very good clam chowder and good tasting entres. The service is a tiny bit slow but extremely friendly. Good vacation meals.

Great decision to stop here instead of our normal spot in Long Beach. I had the cod and fries, husband had the clam strips with fries and chowder. Both plates were wonderful with a lot to eat! Food was fresh and delicious. Service was absolutely top notch, everyone was so lovely! We will definitely be back next time we come to Long Beach for a visit! read more

Drop Anchor Seafood & Grill - Cod and chips- sorry, ate some of it before I took the picture! So good! - Seafood Near Me - Long Beach, Washington

We've visited a couple more times and I'm happy to up them a star to 5-star status! They have an extensive menu and any minor issues I mentioned in my original review were not issues on subsequent visits so they definitely deserve the update. I love their options for making certain dishes gluten-free (they don't have a dedicated gluten-free fryer, however). Everything us and our friends & family have had here has been delicious and the service is always super friendly and helpful. Please see my original review for additional details. read more

Drop Anchor Seafood & Grill - Their gluten-free options for the seafood items on their menu. - Seafood Near Me - Long Beach, Washington

Drop Anchor is a very cute family-owned seafood restaurant along the main drag in Long Beach, and it was our surprise hit of the weekend. We were seated quickly, with waters brought out right away. They let us know right away they were out of halibut, which was a bit of a disappointment, as that's my favorite fish! But I was glad for the up-front notice. I didn't want anything deep fried, so I ordered a "lite" portion of the grilled Salmon -- which was still a sizeable portion! I opted for coleslaw as a side, with a cup of clam chowder to start. I also noticed they had Pelican Tsunami Stout on tap, so I had to get a pint of that -- would have been better if they had nitro, but I won't complain; it was still toasty and tasty. The chowder had a thinner base than I expected, but it was delicious (I did have to add a bit of black pepper, though). It was chock full of clams, with finely chopped potatoes, onions, and bacon. The clams were probably the most tender that I've ever had in a chowder, and it was obvious this was homemade. I really enjoyed it, especially with the stout beer. As I mentioned, the salmon filet (it's listed as a "steak" on the menu) was sizeable for a lite portion, and it was nicely cooked. I squeezed lemon over the top, and used the provided tartar sauce sparingly, as it really didn't need much. The coleslaw was good and crunchy, with a tasty dressing. The dish also came with a piece of garlic toast, which is always nice to have with a meal. My wife and I were eyeing several options for dessert, but the Key Lime pie said it was made in-house, so we had to give that a try -- and wow, that was the best Key Lime pie I've ever had! It was perfectly tart, and not too sweet; while being silky smooth at the same time. We split the piece of pie, but easily could have each polished off our own serving! Drop Anchor isn't as swanky or gourmet as some of the dining spots in town, so my 5-stars here may not compare to some of those more "gourmet" options. But there's something to be said for a humble, casual, family-run business that still puts out amazing food, without trying to put on airs. We hope to come back again next time we are in town. read more

Stopped here for a late lunch and to have a place to be while we waited for check in time at the hotel. It's nice. A mix of touristy and locals collect to lunch. They had a gigantic fudge bar at front of house, so we got to sample some cool fudge before chowing down on chowder. They also have nice merch. read more

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Atmosphere is cute here. You can tell that there is a lot of love put into every decoration and idea. We ordered the halibut. Mine was quite tasty, albeit overcooked. My husband got a different, less desirable piece of salmon fish. And his being thinner was woefully overcooked. We aren't big on sending food back if edible, so we just ate what we received. The baked potato was cooked well. We chose the salad, which was fresh but the lettuce was VERY wet. We enjoyed their iced tea, too. Fresh tasting. We split a dessert and took one home. At the restaurant we had the Marion Berry Cobbler ala mode. It was very, very good! And for back in our hotel room, we split the key lime pie. Quite tart which we loved! Overall nice service. And it is a lovely place. read more

Drop Anchor Seafood & Grill - Iced Tea - Seafood Near Me - Long Beach, Washington

I loved that the Drop Anchor Seafood Grill is woman-owned and operated. Definitely a locals place but big and friendly with a good-sized varied menu. We arrived on a weekday just after the lunch rush. Still had to wait a few minutes for a table but that gave us a chance to check out -and be tempted by- the Anna Lena's homemade fudge display case in the waiting area. After we were seated, our waitress came by with menus and took our drink order. It was still a little busy but she chatted with us a bit and took our order. My husband had to have the steamer clams ($30): a big ol metal 2 pound bucket of Willapa Bay clams, steamed with Onion, Celery, Garlic, and Tomato, served with a sizable slice of genuine Texas toast. He was absolutely in heaven! I opted for the grilled salmon steak ($23 lite meal) served with your my choice of a side which was a Green Salad with little Bay shrimp or Cup of Chowder. I tried the chowder as it was touted as being The Best. The salmon was grilled perfectly and the cup of chowder was brimming full of clams and tiny diced potatoes but was thin, like evaporated milk. Flavor was good but needed a little more of something for my taste. I ate it and licked the bowl clean however. The abundance of clams was what set it apart form other chowders I've had. Don't think I could have eaten more than a cup though. You can't miss the restaurant as you're driving as it's the brightest blue (maybe the only blue) building on the street. Parking is ample but a tad pot holed. Some areas out back are unpaved so watch where you walk. Some handicapped parking is near the door with no steps inside or out so easily navigated by wheelchair/walker. Bathroom is ADA and comfortable & clean. Dining area is very large, easy to navigate through as well. Next time I'm saving room for the Marionberry Cobbler. Heck, next time I'm just having dessert!!! read more

We ordered several different dishes. Service was good. The interior of the space was very clean. The fudge was quite smooth and fresh. The bucket of clams was a good portion. The clams seemed very fresh. The rest of our food was just OK. Everything that came fried seemed to have been cooked in old/overused (or perhaps rancid) oil. read more

Food: Got the half order of crab, with a cup of chowder & baked potato. Crab was sautéed in garlic, herbs, & butter. So delicious. Chowder was creamy and buttery, clams were perfect. Baked potato came with a giant dollop of sour cream, which I loved. For dessert, had the peanut butter pie, which was perfect to share for two. Watermelon lemonade was topped off with two little watermelon candies, so cute. Service: Very kind staff. Waitress was amazing and helped us decide dessert. Servers helped fill water and were quick to finish up our bill as our waitress was serving others. Smiles from everyone. Ambiance: Great music taste! Indie folk playlist for sure. Sat at a window table with the sun just peaking through. Adorable ocean theme, star fish on the windows were a nice touch. Went here to celebrate my birthday with my best friend and it was a great experience. Will 100% come back the next time I need a seafood fix. read more

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A "mom n pop" style restaurant filled to the brim with a waiting list at 6 pm on a Friday in February! Good sign! We had salad with little bay shrimp and very mild house made Bleu cheese dressing,chowder which was full of clams and potatoes and delicious. Sauteed scallops,and calamari which was melt in your mouth tender. Came with yummy garlic toast and my daughter got a really good baked potato. We took home a slice of the great smelling house made peanut butter pie, but right now too stuffed to eat it!I had a local brew from North Jetty brewery,right down the street!Nice servers ,fine service, they also had a fudgeshop! read more

Drop Anchor Seafood & Grill - The fudge counter at Drop Anchor Seafood - Seafood Near Me - Long Beach, Washington

This was a very pleasant experience. The clam chowder was probably the best I've ever had. I think they were trying to save money on cream by replacing some of it with clams. read more

Great view. Great location. The shrimp salad was yummy. The scallops were tasty. The onion rings were crunchy. read more

Drop Anchor Seafood & Grill - Sautéed scallops and onion rings. - Seafood Near Me - Long Beach, Washington

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Clam chowder! Best fish n chips around! Great service and they sell gourmet fudge by the pound!

Absolutely fantastic. The nicest service I have ever received. Incredibly nice and attentive staff. Lots of parking and open seating area with lots of windows. Very clean. Big menu with fair prices. The food was stellar. The clam chowder is on the liquid side but PACKED with clams. The value was incredible. I got chicken fettuccine Alfredo. It was so good. So much chicken! Really getting your moneys worth! Would've loved a little Parmesan on top though. read more

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We went to Long Beach this last summer and we went to a lot of restaurants but none of them were as good as this one.I recommend the calamari. And the service was great to as soon as we walked in they asked us do you want to try some fudge? So I looked at the other reviews that night so I tried the Keylime flavor.And the place looked amazing.There were nets on the wall,a pretty cool diving suit.You should eat at drop Anchor . read more

Drop Anchor Seafood & Grill - Cool sand sculpture on the beach - Seafood Near Me - Long Beach, Washington

The food was okay, but the fish portions were almost comical. I ordered the 3-piece fish, but it looked like one fish went through a budgeting seminar and got sliced into three tiny pieces. The fries disappeared in about five bites, and the salad was as plain as it gets, topped with what looked like two spoonfuls of micro shrimp. On the bright side, the service was quick. Unfortunately, so was finishing my meal... because there wasn't much of it. read more

If I could give this place 1,000,000 stars I would. We originally tried to get a table at a different seafood spot and were met with long wait times as well as attitude from the staff and other patrons over confusion as to which door we should enter through. We decided to walk over to drop anchor to check the wait time and it was much shorter so we decided to stay. Everyone working there was extremely welcoming, had a smile on their face, and seemed genuinely happy that we were there. We felt right at home, to the point that I made a joke to my partner about our waitress adopting me as her own (I am 27 and have a mom already, I just loved her so much). I also noticed that both staff and patrons recognized others in there and called each other by name which is always a good sign that it's a local favorite and probably a really good choice. I ordered the combination plate with chowder and Alfredo and it was all high quality and so so delicious. We are so happy that we ended up here instead of the other place. I promise you will be happy going to this spot, don't make a mistake by going anywhere else. read more

Drop Anchor Seafood & Grill - Combination plate with side upgraded to Alfredo. - Seafood Near Me - Long Beach, Washington

Came back for more crab cakes as a snack. Delicious once again. I'm sure we'll be back. read more

Drop Anchor Seafood & Grill - Seafood Near Me - Long Beach, Washington

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Service and atmosphere were great. Prices were comparable. Seafood was ok, but, visiting from the Midwest, I expected better. I had the combo platter. Lots of flavor, but, portions were small. I still would recommend. read more

A fun beach themed space. Open and clean. A few souvenirs but the focus is on the food and the customer. The staff is friendly and very attentive without being bothersome. Water is refilled and dishes etc are removed when you're finished instead of leaving them in front of you on the table until you leave. They have a variety of fudge made in-house. Picked up a piece of Dark Chocolate caramel sea salt. Will try to remember to add to the review once I try it. We were wanting chowder and they delivered. We tried the SSST with chowder. Me a cup and my friend a bowl. SSST stands for Soup, Salad w/Shrimp & Toast (garlic toast). The chowder is Gluten Free. As such it is very thin liquid and when we got it we were like oh no it's going to be warm milk with potatoes and hopefully clams. The milky broth was quite flavorful just not thick. The potatoes to clams ratio was well balanced. They use a small cube chop for the potatoes (1/4 inch or so) and there was clam in each bite as well. The salad was romaine with some carrot shreds and about a 1/4 cup of shrimp. The salad mix was more watery than I prefer but it was good. The garlic toast had a nice crisp side while maintaining a nice soft pillowy texture. Overall a good find and though we arrived just prior to closing the staff was still extremely friendly and did not rush us to leave. read more

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If your looking for a quick very good meal this is the place. The food is food, the service is amazing!!! It's perfect for the entire family! Huckleberry Lemon Drop DELISH!!!!!! The ambiance is delightful! read more

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Best Fish & Chips Ever! We haven't had good fish & chips for a long time and Drop Anchor delivered including malt vinegar without even having to ask for it My wife saw pie being served and the next thing I knew we were getting a piece of key lime pie to go On top of all that the service is excellent! Definitely recommend coming here read more

Visited this restaurant about three years ago on our first trip to Washington. Had no idea where to eat just picked it because it looked good. had clam chowder and fish and chips. Wonderful experience will definitely go back if we're ever in the area. read more

Gluten free fish and sweet potato chips! Salad had a handful of fresh bay shrimp. Very old school family restaurant vibes read more

Service was excellent. Everyone was very friendly and helped guide us with gluten free options. The menu has many items. Atmosphere is family diner; very full with locals. Celiac husband had lightly gf coated sautéed cod sandwich with GF clam chowder. So delicious. They get their clams from a local source so also very fresh! I had the grilled salmon sandwich which was excellent! Tasted very fresh. We both had the side salad with bay shrimp which was quite large and we could have shared. read more

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Good: chowder, halibut and chips, kids chicken strip, service, cleanliness Not so good: grilled salmon read more

Drop Anchor Seafood & Grill - chowder halibut and chips kids chicken strip grilled salmon - Seafood Near Me - Long Beach, Washington

The oysters were great, my partner liked her crab salad and then the fudge was great. Very friendly staff and just a great environment.

Very friendly staff, and good food for reasonable prices. We liked the Alfredo, cod sandwich, onion rings, and fish and chips. Large portions for adult meals, kids meals were smaller than typical (but the menu tells you that- the chicken tender meal comes with 1 tender). Only thing we'd pass on is the chowder, the flavor is good but it's weirdly watery. Came here twice on our trip, once dine in and once take out and both were good, we'll return our next trip. read more