Ecola Seafood is such a great little find in Cannon Beach. The oysters were incredibly fresh, and the fish and chips were easily some of the best in the area, crispy, flavorful, and done just right. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience even better. Everything was clean and well-kept, which always goes a long way. Only small knock would be the beer selection. I was hoping for a few more local options to pair with the seafood. But overall, this spot is a gem and definitely worth a visit! read more

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The clam chowder here is legitimately good -- creamy, flavorful, and clearly made with care. The salmon was decent too, just wish the portion size matched the price. You're paying full sit-down restaurant money for what is basically a fast-casual counter experience, and that disconnect is hard to ignore. The space itself is small -- maybe 10 tables inside plus a patio outside. The nautical decor is charming and gives it a coastal feel, but the place could use a better cleaning routine. A few spots felt a bit grimy for a restaurant setting, which isn't a great look when you're charging these prices. No dedicated parking at the location, which is worth knowing before you go. Street parking is available nearby, and there's public parking within walking distance, so it's manageable -- just not the most convenient if you're visiting during peak tourist season when spots fill up fast. I get it -- Cannon Beach is a tourist destination and prices reflect that reality. But when the portions feel small, the space feels a little rough around the edges, and you're standing in line at a counter to order, it's hard to justify the cost. Not a bad meal overall, just not quite worth what they're asking. Go in with realistic expectations. read more

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We visited Cannon Beach and stopped by here for some dinner. The place had lots of customers very friendly staff. I really liked how they had different seating options so you can sit based on your preference. Both their main floor and upstairs had indoors and outdoor seating that is covered, protecting you from the rain. Their outdoor seating also had a few firepits that can make your meal extra cozy. We got their cod fish and chips, clam chowder, and shucked oysters. Their shucked oysters were FAAAAT and fresh and is a great bang for your buck. Their fish and chips were not my favorite as the batter was not crispy. The fries were really good though! Their clam chowder was good. read more

Ecola Seafoods - Fish & Chips, Clam Chowder, Oysters - Seafood Near Me - Cannon Beach, Oregon

This is such a fun surprise. Clam chowder was so good and I would highly recommend it; the clam meat was so tender, the soup was thick just enough, the oyster cracker was a perfect complementary item. Tuna melt was fatty and placed on a thick garlic bread. read more

Ecola Seafoods - Tuna melts - Seafood Near Me - Cannon Beach, Oregon

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I came here for a bowl of clam chowder and yum. It was exactly what I wanted. Every bite had little pieces of clam and the chowder was nicely creamy and not overly dense. read more

Ecola Seafoods - Seafood Near Me - Cannon Beach, Oregon

My friends and I visited over Mother's Day Weekend and stopped here for early afternoon lunch. The staff was warm, and they offered fresh seafood from the coast. I really liked how they had different seating options, ranging from indoor to outdoor seating. Funny thing: We each got the fish and chips. Each of my friends chose a different fish: Pacific Halibut, Cod, and Salmon. My only critique would be of the clam chowder. I felt like it was mostly potatoes and a few clams. read more

Always the best!! We tried the oysters, fried shrimp dinner, smoked muscles, shrimp cocktail!! Friendly wait staff. The upstairs patio is definitely a plus. I would highly recommend a visit. read more

We went here twice. The first time was awesome. Grilled salmon, perfectly cooked, shrimp cocktail and clam chowder. The second time we had the grilled haddock, good, and the grilled halibut, way overcooked. Also had the crab cocktail, which was very salty and not as sweet as expected. Overall, a great value, but a little disappointing when the fish could have been better. read more

Ecola Seafoods - Halibut Fish 'n Chips, small Shrimp Cocktail - Seafood Near Me - Cannon Beach, Oregon

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Five stars for Ecola Seafood, a humble cathedral of fried sea life tucked into Cannon Beach. We arrived on a Monday with six stomachs and just as many appetites. The line was moderate, but the staff was brisk and bright-eyed. Though they offered QR codes for ordering like some silicon valley lobster shack, we went analog and talked to a human being. Imagine that. The counterperson gave us a placard with a number and a mission. Sit. Wait. Listen for your number to be called. Outside, we found a table with a gas fire pit in the center that glowed like the heart of a good decision. It was chilly in the shade with a breeze that smelled of salt and maybe stories, but that fire warmed us right up. Within ten minutes our number was called. Salvation comes fast sometimes. I had the halibut fish and chips. The fish was as light as truth and flaked into pieces with the gentlest nudge. The batter was crisp without being greasy. You could write sonnets about the texture alone. Alongside it came a cup of clam chowder that was everything it needed to be and more. Rich. Substantial. Comforting. I drank a can of local dry apple cider that snapped and sparkled and wiped the palate clean like a custodian who loves his work. A friend beside me ordered the Captain's Feast and donated her oyster to my cause. That oyster, my friend, was perfect. Briny, slippery, defiant. It tasted like it remembered the sea, which it probably did as it was likely there yesterday. Everyone in our party left happy. The vibes here are unpretentious and sincere. A place where nothing is trying too hard and everything is simply done well. If more of the world were like Ecola Seafood, there might be less need for conflict. Go. Eat. Sit by the fire or venture upstairs and soak in the view. Wait for your number. read more

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My best friend, his partner and I day trip to Cannon Beach for his birthday. The area was extremely cute, we decided to diner at Ecola Seafood before heading back to Portland tbh I was unimpressed.. I'm not sure if it's due to nausea I did not enjoy my meal. On top of that the place was extremely dirty. We sat for almost an hour and did not see a single table get wipe down or bust. So unsanitary for a seafood place. My meal was tasteless, I took it home and was able to eat it the next day once the salt sat in. read more

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Came in today to get some salmon to take home to grill. I got 2 filets, which they wrapped in plastic and gave me a bag of ice to keep them on till I got home. Omg! Put some Cajun seasoning on them and grilled them on my treager for 15-18 minutes. Literally one of the best pieces of fish I've ever had. My wife and I are still talking about how good this was. Not only is their prepared fish, seafood and chowder really good, their fresh counter is amazing. I can't recommend this enough! Great place! read more

Many people order the Melts here, but me it's gotta be the oysters or the mussels. The latter are cold and smoked and perfect. The oysters, batter deep fried to perfection and piping hot when they hit the counter. The outside is crispy crunchy and the inside is juicy and tender and soft as velvet. I've had oysters all over the U.S. and IMHO these are the very best. Don't mess around, order the oysters. This place is super popular, so expect a line out to the door. But do not despair, it moves quickly. When at last you achieve the order counter, you'll place your order and get a number. when called (it's announced over the PA system), hustle over to the left side of the counter to pick up your numbered tray. Enjoy! read more

Ecola Seafoods - Eight delicious fried oysters - Seafood Near Me - Cannon Beach, Oregon

Took our family of 8 to Ecola Seafood Market for some authentic Oregon seafood (my favorite)! It is very chaotic in there, with lots of movement and sufficient crowds. I found the food to be a bit expensive, but I also understand that you're paying for the quality. My brother and I ordered the fried oysters ($34.50) which were delectable. They were crunchy on the outside and chewy and salty in the inside. I was shocked at the noticeable difference between quality/taste compared to what I'm used to on the east coast! read more

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Pricey seafood on the cannon beach and food quality varies depending on which item you got - fish and chips: amazing! 5/5 crispy shell and tender inside. The portion was very nice too - grilled halibut: huge disappointment; grilled and overcooked that the inside was completely dry. This was on of the more expensive items on the menu and I was sad that it wasn't good - chowder: amazing and rich with clam. I highly recommend Overall, would come back for the fish and chips with a side of chowder - I saw other people getting oysters too and would try next time read more

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Crab was so freshly amazingly so so good!!! 1st time here because this was the place I wanted to go to eat crab at, thanks to someone on TikTok. And to the chef who made the clam chowder, thank you. It's by far the best I've ever eaten. It was so delicious. read more

Ecola Seafoods - Crab Dinner - Seafood Near Me - Cannon Beach, Oregon

This little town is very cute. Lots of places for everyone. It was a tad busy when we came on a Saturday and to be expected. We found seating on the second floor in a little room with a few tables off the balcony seating. Which offered relief from the wind and we had a little one so it was perfect. There was also a kiosk where we ordered our food from. Ordered the following: 1. 3 pc cod fish and chips. Perfectly breaded and fried crispy. Fish was fresh and flaky. 2. Crab dinner: a whole steamed crab that came with bread and a side of slaw. Crab was yummy. Slaw was what it needed to be. 3. Daughter ordered a clam chowder in a bread bowl and we all agreed that the soup was a tad bit on the watery side with a lot of potatoes. Underwhelming for sure. You just expect to be this close to the ocean you'd have more clams in your chowder. This is a pretty large restaurant and they have ONE unisex bathroom, on the second floor. The line would reach up to 5 people at a time which we were there. read more

I came to Ecola for dinner with my family and had an okay dinner. It wasn't busy and there's plenty of seating inside and outside. The menu has a good variety of seafood but also some "land lovers" options too, so something for everyone! We ended up trying the cod fish and chips, clam strips and chips, and clam chowder. The cod and the clams were just okay. Clam strips were a generous portion, but more dry and chewy than I'm used to. The fish wasn't that flaky. The clam chowder was different? It was on the watery side and had shredded potatoes? It did have a good amount of clams though which was good. Overall, we thought the food was just average and there might be better seafood spots in the area. read more

Large space with fresh seafood. We had their Pacific Cod 4cs fish & chips. The fish was flakey and the beer batter was crispy(rare to find) the fries were also very well done. I suggest asking for an extra tartar sauce! Their clam chowder is good too. Very kid and family friendly. There is a family bathroom on their main floor and it was very clean. Staff was friendly and helpful as well. Great stop in Cannon Beach! read more

Ecola Seafoods - 4 piece Pacific Cod & Chips - Seafood Near Me - Cannon Beach, Oregon

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Great food, great atmosphere. Nice and friendly staff. Very reasonable pricing. Would highly recommend. Had a cup or clam chowder and some chilled prawns. read more

Ecola Seafoods was fantastic! We were on a roadtrip down the coast and wanted seafood on the beach and Ecola did not disappoint! The service was fast, they have outdoor seating if you're traveling with pawed companions, and everything was fantastic! We got a whole dungeness crab, fish & chips, and clam chowder. Everything was fantastic! The crab was some of the most fresh dungeness I've ever tasted, the fish & chips was very well seasoned, the chowder was great. We left, VERY happy campers! Looking forward to our next visit! read more

We were looking for some seafood while in town and the reviews for this place looked good. They have options to take home and cook yourself, or food to order. The staff were friendly and willing to answer any questions! We ordered fish and chips, along with some crab cakes. Both were good, but nothing to write home about. I was hoping for some larger lumps of crab. Prices were a little high, but in line with the area. Frosty mug best part of it all! read more

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Best clam chowder I've ever had - wow! Love the shredded potato pieces. Just wish there were more grilled/fresh options. Most of the menu is battered. read more

We came here twice for lunch during a week in Cannon Beach. The first time for classic fish & chips and chowder, which were good! I like that it's an order counter, and self-seating. We sat upstairs and had a fun view of the are. The second time we tried something different: from the cold case we got crab cocktails, and the salmon dip / spread, a "cannon ball" of sourdough (from the bakery up the street I think) which you don't even have to wait for, and then we walked across the street to the the park and had a nice picnic table lunch there. Two very nice ways of enjoying good eats from Ecola. read more

This was recommended when we were visiting Cannon Beach. They catch their seafood so you can take it home to cook or buy it prepared by them for takeout or to eat there. The crab was so fresh and delicious. This is a must try place. The staff is friendly, you order at the counter. The atmosphere is quaint coastal town eatery. read more

We ordered the fish and chips with cod, fried scallops, and a cup of clam chowder. The batter was light and crispy and stuck to both the fish and scallops well. Both were perfectly cooked and not too oily either. The scallops were huge, juicy, and definitely fresh. Came with a large portion of fries and a side of tartar sauce and lemon. Skip the clam chowder as it was watery and on the salty side. Food was ready after 10-15 mins. If weather permits try to grab a table upstairs outside. There were some heaters when we went. The view of town is cute! read more

Ecola Seafoods - fish and chips (cod), scallop basket - Seafood Near Me - Cannon Beach, Oregon

Ordered halibut and crab cake platters, but unfortunately the best item of the meals was the clam chowder (which was good). The halibut, while tasty, was overpriced for the portion. The crab cakes were mediocre at best, tasting more of breadcrumbs than crab. Definitely not worth the price given this is a counter service operation. read more

Overall a great place to go in Cannon Beach if you're looking for fresh-caught seafood! We ordered the crab melt and salmon fish and chips. Overall the crab melt was super tasty on a piece of garlic bread, although there were a few pieces of shell in the mix. My husband loved his fish and chips. Their patios are dog friendly, and was a nice place to enjoy some beer and sunshine even on a winter's day. read more

Ecola Seafoods - Crab melt and salmon fish and chips - Seafood Near Me - Cannon Beach, Oregon

Sustainable and highest quality seafood on Oregon coast from fishing boats that troll and line catch - ecologically and conscientious respecting our great Oregon coast and its sea life. What else is great - fresh fish off the boat cooked up daily is so delicious. We met up with friends. Walk up and order. It is a really busy place cuz it's so good. Line moves fast. Seat yourself inside or on the outside sidewalk or second deck patio. Enjoy a fish feast like we did chow down scrumptious grilled salmon, clam chowder, crab & shrimp cocktail boat and garlic toast. We had just finished mountain biking at Klootchy creek and I was so hungry and my mouth watering looking at lots of seafood on our table, I forgot to take any pictures. But trust me you'll love it too! read more

Ecola Seafoods - Entrance - Seafood Near Me - Cannon Beach, Oregon

Such a nice place to visit while we were in Cannon Beach, there were so many options for fresh seafood. It was hard to choose! read more

Ecola Seafoods - fish & chips - Seafood Near Me - Cannon Beach, Oregon

Cod fish & chips, deep fried oysters & a large chowder to-go. Food was good, made it hot and fresh the 3 minute trip to our room. Wished the order had included a mini coleslaw & charging for mini tarter sauce on orders over $60 kind of silly IMO. read more

One of my favorite places to eat in Oregon, not just Cannon Beach. The fish and chips are the star and they are fantastic, but they also have many other delicious options. I love the shrimp cocktail (I prefer the bay shrimp), reminds me of having it with my grandparents. And the smoked salmon is so good. I'm not big on their chowder, but I'm pretty picky about clam chowder, so don't put too much stock in that. Same story with the garlic bread actually...I swear I'm not a food snob! There's a ton of stuff we've never even tried because when we do get out there we just want our favorites. Service is always on point as well. One of the things we look forward to when we plan a trip to the coast. read more

I am from Florida and this is probably some of the best seafood I've had! It's so fresh and the prices are very reasonable. We got a whole crab, halibut fish and chips, clam chowder, garlic bread, coleslaw & shrimp melt. Flavorful, 10/10 would go back! read more

Ecola Seafoods - Crab, Tuna Melt, Fries, Halibut Fish/Chips, Clam chowder, Coleslaw, Garlic bread $108 - Seafood Near Me - Cannon Beach, Oregon

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Off the main drag so the food was very good. Luckily it's still winter so there wasn't a line, and the food was ready quickly. The fries were meh, but the fish was tasty and the prawns were huge and meaty! read more

Was driving along the coast so of course had to drop by to get some seafood at cannon beach to try their food out. We went in for lunch and it was decently crowded but the lines moved quick. They had so many options, I was tempted to get the smoked mussels but I didn't get the chance this time. Their Dungeness crab was also huge, and also tempting. Maybe next time! Here are what I ordered: 1. Clam steamers with clam chowder, garlic bread, and coleslaw. (5/5) The clams were so yummy and tasted fresh! it didn't taste fishy at all, and was definitely the highlight of my meal. The lemon that came with it added a nice flavor to them. Initially when I got the order they forgot the clams but they gave me some right away when I brought that up with them. 2. Fried Scallop basket with fries (3/5) It wasn't bad, but I think I prefer scallops grilled. I found that they were nicely cooked but without much flavor if you didn't dip them into the tartar sauce. Probably wouldn't get it next time. They are also on the pricy side but it is to be expected in a tourist area that sells seafood. Good vibes! read more

Ecola Seafoods - 1. Clam steamers with clam chowder, garlic bread, and coleslaw. 2. Fried Scallop basket with fries - Seafood Near Me - Cannon Beach, Oregon

Excellent fish and chips washed down with a local beer! This joint was jumping. A little too busy for my taste-not enough seating, and kinda loud due to cement floors. This review is not to fault them for being a popular spot, I'm just saying it's short on atmosphere if that's what you're looking for. The food was yummy but pricey. I was able to find a place to sit down and really enjoyed my fish and chips. The staff were polite and as expedient as possible. Come before or after the lunch rush for a better experience. (I was on a tour, so no choice). Enjoy a quick and delicious bite here, then explore this cute seaside town. read more

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After spending a lovely day at the coast, we decided to stop by and grab a pound of dungeness crab ($60) to take home to make some yummy crab rolls. Service was efficient and friendly. Parked in the public lot across the street. Only problem, and it's kinda a big one, the crab was full of shell. And, unfortunately, since we were home, no one to address it. read more

Ecola Seafoods - Just some of the shell we found in our dungeness crab - Seafood Near Me - Cannon Beach, Oregon

Always a favorite! We have been coming for 20 years and are so glad they survived their fire a few years back. We always get great service and great food. We make a point to go whenever we get back to Cannon beach. *It has gotten lots more expensive and crowded over the years but what hasn't in Cannon beach... read more

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Chowder was terrible & served luke warm. Tuna melt was good. Service was just a guy at a counter shouting order numbers and taking orders. Just is not worth the money or the hassle. Go to burger king instead. read more

While the service was good the crab melt and Halibut Fish and Chips were disappointing. We have been coming to Ecola for fresh yummy seafood for so many years and this is the first time we were less than delighted with the food. The crabmelt has changed alot and not in a good way. The toast was too crunchy and the bread to crab ratio was not great. The Halibut was good but again not as much fish and very greasy. We love it here and enjoyed feeling like we had had a relatively healthy meal but we didn't feel that so much this time We are wondering if it's under new ownership. read more

Ecola Seafoods - Crab melt - Seafood Near Me - Cannon Beach, Oregon

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I don't want to totally judge this place as this could have just been what I ordered, but I got the fried crab which ended up just being fried batter essentially there was so little crab. So after a basket of fried batter and fried potatoes I felt pretty sick for the rest of the day. You are definitely better off ordering something else or just going elsewhere. read more