Forget Mo's famous clam chowder which I have had before try the Fishtails Cafe instead! Their clam chowder has won the people's choice award 2025. I tried the slumgullion soup made with clams & shrimp with three cheeses top and bottom. Delicious!! Do not leave without trying the Marion berry French toast, as much as dessert as it is a breakfast dish. Order one to share with the whole table. They make the bread in house and fill it with freshly made whipped cream, not the stuff from a can. If I could give ten stars I would !!! read more

Fishtails Cafe - Piping hot slumgullion soup with clams, shrimp and cheese! - Seafood Near Me - South Beach, Oregon

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This is a charming little place, not fancy however the food is delicious. Came in for a late breakfast the day before we left Newport. We enjoyed chicken fried steak with country gravy (very tasty) red potatoes, two over-easy eggs and a muffin. I had French Toast, cream cheese filling and Marionberry compote on top and bacon for our furbaby. All very good and we shared! Purchased 2 HUGE CINNAMON ROLLS to go for road trip the next day. read more

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Best french toast I've ever had. We also ordered the hamburger which was fine and the salmon hash which was HUGE! The hash wasn't as amazing as the french toast but tasty none the less. The service was fast and friendly. The place itself is incredibly cute with outdoor tables if you want to bring Fido with you. The cons: I wasn't offered refills for the iced tea and they didn't have take away boxes. I had to wrap my leftover with foil and carry it on a paper plate. read more

Marion berry French Toast was bountiful and she was unable to eat it all. The Toast under my Eggs Benedict was dry and in need of seasoning. Shaved ham instead of ham steak. Missed hearing Grandma in the background. I did get coffee having to ask for refill. read more

The food was great home made and the service amazing . It's a quaint little café would definitely eat here again. read more

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My partner and I stopped here randomly after a wrong turn. We quickly looked at the reviews and decided to stop for some breakfast. The restaurant only had a couple patrons at the time other than us. We were welcomed and seated immediately. The server explained the specials and that everything was made from scratch. I love French toast already but have never had anything Marionberry and decided on the Marionberry French toast with a side of bacon. The French toast was a nice fluffy texture and the Marionberry had a rich flavor but I could only eat half and had to take the rest to go. My partner got the Crab and Shrimp Cakes with a side of Sourdough toast. Overall the food was an easy 10/10. Would definitely recommend coming here! read more

Fishtails Cafe - Marionberry French toast, Crab and Shrimp Cakes, and a side of Sourdough toast - Seafood Near Me - South Beach, Oregon

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Cute little place to grab lunch right by the Oregon Coast Aquarium. Service was great and the chowder was fantastic! read more

Fishtails Cafe - Seafood Near Me - South Beach, Oregon

Had a great lunch here, service was great and food was amazing. If we are in the area again we will come back for sure!!

Small little cafe serving up diner specials and family faves. The ladies working here seemed very stressed and short staffed. They were experiencing technology issues as well. The food was good but as long as you come here understanding this is not a fast food joint and it takes time to make your meal. Seating is limited so a party larger than 4 may have to wait a bit for a table. I tried the stuffed French toast with Marionberry and sweet cream cheese. It was good and very filling. I barely put a dent in it. Hubby had the crab cake special. He enjoyed it! We would come back again to try a different item and definitely not on a holiday. (Veterans Day holiday) read more

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We stopped in based on a friend's recommendation, and it was definitely a good call! This spot has a wonderfully cozy, "grandma's house" feel with very warm, personal service that makes you feel right at home. I had the crab cake special for brunch, and it was phenomenal, exactly what you want in a crab cake. It was packed with lots of crab and had little to no filler! It's rare to find that level of quality. We will definitely be back the next time we're in town! read more

Good food, okay service. We walked in as a party of 2 adults and 1 toddler and immediately felt like we were a burden just by being there. We were sat pretty quickly but not offered a high chair for our toddler. The restaurant vibe is a little off. Weird decor, cloth napkins, and loud music with the waitress singing very loudly which was annoying. By reading other comments, this is the owner's granddaughter. I heard another waitress tell the granddaughter that a couple of tables left suddenly who were sitting outside because no one checked on them. The granddaughter said rudely to the other waitress "those are your tables. I'm not allowed to touch them." It sounded like she knew the customers were there and didn't do anything to help them or tell the other waitress they were there. Not a very good way to run a business and a staff. We put in our order rather quickly and I had to ask where our food was after waiting for 45 minutes. The granddaughter apologized and said there was a 10 top and a 5 top ahead of us and all they were waiting for was my toddler's PBJ sandwich. The 10 top was sitting right next to us and they had already gotten their food, ate, and paid by the time I asked where our food was and the 5 top was already eating for 10min by the time I asked about our food. We finally got our food after waiting almost an hour for it. The food was good and thankfully hot when it came out. The granddaughter offered us a free dessert to-go for having to wait so long for our food. Specifically to-go like she didn't want us there anymore. We probably won't come here again, but it was fine enough food for lunch right by our hotel. read more

Always an excellent breakfast prepared by talented cooks from scratch, including the bread and muffins. They do breakfast and lunch and both are superb. read more

Went there yesterday morning for breakfast. This Cafe was the only place we could find that was open before 8am, that's a good thing for early risers. Had the chicken fried steak, was absolutely fabulous! Cooked to perfection!! Portions were very generous and reasonably priced. The sausage country gravy and hashbrowns was superb!! The biscuit was absolutely perfect!! Had a quaint charm with a delightful atmosphere too. One of the best home cooked breakfasts I've ever had!! I'll definitely be returning!! David Fekter, Caldwell Idaho. read more

I love Newport and when I visit, I love Fishtails. My First time here years back. Over the years the HUGE portions have been tamed a bit but the freshness of ingredients stays the same. That goes for the seafood, the breads, and the coffee. We prefer the breakfast vibe here. Where there are ooos and awes as plates make their way through the dining room. For an area that is not known for BBQ, this place contends. Service has consistently stayed family style great no matter what time of day. read more

The food was fine but the service was extremely slow and server was not friendly. We sat for almost 30 minutes before we got our order taken We were never offered a refill of water and they were out of ice read more

Dude what is it with the restaurants on the coast being super rude. First our waiter basically said screw you figure out ur seating because the other waitress apparently seated us early. Then got hit with the most exhausting "what can i get for you". Like it was a huge hassle to serve our table. I ordered the country fried steak. Got it and it barely had any breading and it was burnt, with the hash browns horribly soggy. Also they use plastic dollar plates from target. Pretty sure those attract a-lot of bacteria. Might as well use paper plates at that point. Not to mention if you use their bathroom thats halfway blocked of by a fridge IN THE KITCHEN. they'll look at u and scold you for using it. 1000% would go somewhere elts read more

We stood crowded in the door frame for about six minutes before the lady at the cash register so much as glanced up at us. They had three available tables so she could have made some form of contact with us so we didn't just stand there awkwardly. She could have even mumbled something so much as " give me a sec guys and I'll be right with you" but we were just ignored. It took fifteen minutes for our order to be taken and that includes drinks. We almost left but we drove all the way here for this breakfast. An hour and seventeen minutes later our food was out. I dig in immediately and it was ice cold. My husbands food was also cold. We had to send everything back to be microwaved. Since the food took so long my husband added clam chowder to his order because it was well passed the breakfast time slot. It also came out cold and we had to have it microwaved. The place wasn't busy and I could tell most of the tables were upset by their conversations. The staff was singing so loudly to the 90's radio station that it felt as if I stepped into a karaoke place. After almost 2 hours ( I'm not exaggerating at all) we paid and left. I don't mind waiting for food but the food shouldn't come out stone cold. One meal being cold is fine but every single item that was ordered having to go back is not good. Staff really needs to be filling your drinks or communicating with the guests better. They either stay in the kitchen or are glued to the cash register. You go very long periods of time without seeing a soul move about the tables. It was good but we agreed that we will be skipping it on our next family trip. According to several locals this wasn't a bad day. The service we received is normal. Not everyone has 2 hours to kill for breakfast. If you have younger kids I would skip it. I saw so many parents having to stop their children from getting restless. read more

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Amazing clam chowder!! Love the bread too! Cute little place with great service and friendly people. Very worth the little drive over the bridge. read more

Horrible, horrible service. My cousin and I came in to have a bite to eat, waitress said sit over there. We sat at a table for 4 as she did not say otherwise. Waited for 15-20 mins, never was approached. No water, nothing. Completely ignored us. We got up to leave and said " would have been nice to be waited in" they both snickered and laughed. Definitely, did not care about their customers. Bad, bad service. read more

We decided to get take out breakfast from here. I noticed the menu on the website doesn't have prices but it's possible that they just change quickly. I got the chicken fried steak. Failed the fork test. Very tough meat. Flavorful but definitely need a sharp knife. Also the breading was having some issues adhering. The dish was $3 more expensive than a picture from 8 months ago. Possible tourist tax but pretty steep. The wife got the crab cakes and eggs special. The cakes were good. They kind of had an eggy texture to them. It's different. Maybe not everyone's jam. Again expensive. We also got the pumpkin pancakes. The spices are a little heavy handed and making it a little off putting. I really liked the hash browns. Very thin so they are both crispy and tender. The homemade sourdough was kind of bland. My wife said it had no flavor to it. I got a muffin too. Had kind of a premade taste to it but I hope I'm wrong. Very friendly and efficient service but overall not worth the tourist tax. read more

This is the place to go in Newport! Their food is absolutely amazing every time. The level of a service is outstanding. This is our go to for breakfast/lunch hands-down when we are in town! thank you and see you again soon! read more

Just not the same Marianberry French toast They changed grandma's way of making it To bad we loved hers, Granddaughter was singing to the radio all over the restaurant Not business owner type yet read more

Everything we ordered was very good, and the clam chowder was great! I'm not a big fan of New England style chowder (I prefer Manhattan) but my wife had eaten here the previous week and raved about the chowder, so three of us ordered cups of chowder. I also ordered a BLT sandwich, my wife ordered garlic bread, and my granddaughter ordered fish & chips. Our 4th, my granddaughter's friend, is not a seafood eater and so ordered a plain hamburger. My BLT had plenty of bacon, and the cheesy sourdough bread was excellent. The cups of chowder were large (in some other restaurants they would pass for bowls) and my granddaughter couldn't start her fish & chips after eating her chowder, but I warmed them up later and they were good. Our drinks (lemonades for the girls, a can of root beer and glass of ice for me) were not refilled for free, but we were told that up front. Our server was very friendly and helpful. She told us she was the chowder chef. Service wasn't fast, but I wouldn't call it slow either. There were tables available inside, but it was a beautiful afternoon, so we chose to eat outside. It is close enough to the Oregon Aquarium that we walked to the restaurant after visiting the aquarium. read more

Quaint eatery with nice staff. My husband's fish and chips were good. My clam fritters were unfortunately soggy but flavor was there if texture was a little to be desired. Would give it a second go around read more

Fishtails Cafe - Fish and chips - Seafood Near Me - South Beach, Oregon

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Service and food here is fantastic - six of us came over for lunch and Elena was happy to serve us at their outside covered seating area even though it was windy and rainy. Kids said the grilled cheese was "S-tier"!, the cinnamon roll is great, tartare source is great. read more

Fishtails Cafe - Fish and chips, garlic bread. - Seafood Near Me - South Beach, Oregon

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We're visiting Newport, looking where to get good fish & chips and the reviews here looked promising. Little bro & I shared a plate & it was plenty filling for the both of us. 10/10 for customer service & food. The fish just melts in your mouth! Big shout out to Connie, she is a real sweetheart & a bright ray of sunshine. Thank you for making our experience so wonderful!! read more

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We had a great experience here. The staff were friendly and help navigate the menu for staff pics and the specials explained well. Good seating arrangements and fast service. The food is home cooking like I like for breakfast. This is the meal of the day I like to feel like I made it in my kitchen without the mess. Portions are shareable for sure. Problem is finding just one you want to try. read more

Fishtails Cafe - Marionberry French Toast - Seafood Near Me - South Beach, Oregon

Food is delicious and huge. Had a western scramble and Benedict Benny. Portions so big that I'll have at least one more breakfast from the leftovers. Place is small and hopping so expect a wait. Server was by herself and did great. read more

Fishtails Cafe - Western scramble with home fries in the back and Benedict Benny with hashbrowns in front - Seafood Near Me - South Beach, Oregon

Elena and the whole crew are awesome! Great for lunch or breakfast! Service is great and quality is exceptionally consistent. Marion Berry French Toast. You know you want it. read more

Honestly wasn't a huge fan of this breakfast spot, even as others were raving about it while we were there. Maybe I just didn't enjoy my meal, but I was not impressed. I got the eggs Benedict special (I think it's called an Arnold Benedict?) because I LOVE eggs Benedict, but I did not enjoy this rendition of it. My husband got the famous stuffed French toast and it was sweet and tasty but I'm more of a savory breakfast person. Service was slow for a Tuesday morning to the point that I couldn't get a refill on my coffee. It's very homey on the inside and you feel like you're at grandmas, but that also means limited seating. read more

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Yummy breakfast for sure! The staff was friendly and I will definitely be back the next time I'm on town. I loved the Marion berry french toast! read more

Absolute gem of a cafe. Blackened salmon salad was an absolute surprise how good it was. Also the burgers are some of the best in Newport.

When I think of local restaurant and local flare, I'm thinking this type of restaurant. The interior is eclectic with its decorations. Alaina (sp?) was our server and she was so personable and a compliment to the restaurant. Plus she's a great singer! We asked if we could try their chowder as we had heard it was just made for today. This was by far the top 5 taste-wise and beats the commercial restaurants. They won the Feb people's choice award in the chowder competition. It's creamy, full of tender clams, right amount of seasoning to complement. Top 1 or 2 we've ever tried! Cinnamon roll was tender, heavy on cinnamon (which we love), frosting was sweet but not too much. Westside scrabbler with spinach and sausage and homemade red potatoes - potatoes were hand cut, seasoned perfect, omelet was tender - delicious food! Oyster breakfast, oysters were large, tender and flavorful. Hand shredded potatoes for hashbrowns. Marionberry jam was perfectly tart and sweet. Yum! We loved the cloth napkins that added to the atmosphere. This is probably a place cherished by locals, but definitely should be on your list of places if looking for honest, delicious, local food. read more

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Wonderful fish and chips, friendly staff, and nice setting made for a wonderful lunch. This place lives up to it's reputation.

Always love going to Fishtails. Consistently good food. I love the Salmon Hash. It is also the only place on the Oregon Coast where I have been happy with the Crab Cakes. Clam Chowder is magnificent. read more

Absolute stunning Taste buds moment here with the family! Soooooooo Yummmyyy! Highly recommend their Clam chowder bread bowl and Cod sandwich basket ! I Loved that the clam chowder didn't have bacon/Pork in it because I for 1. don't eat pork but 2. Great clam chowder doesn't need other meats in it to be CLAM CHOWDER ! Besides that The Service was amazing! Our server was very delightful, the restraunt gave a really Homley feeling and I Love that especially after a day at the beach ! We Will Continue to come here every time we're in town!! Thank you for being so kind to our lil one and bringing the food out in a timely manner lol she gets a bit Hangry . read more

If you are looking for great breakfast, this is the place. We had the biscuits and gravy plate with the marionberry French toast. Everything was spectacular. read more

Disappointing breakfast @ Fishtails Cafe in Newport, OR. Waitress was obnoxious, loud, and totally oblivious to her customers' needs. Food looked appetizing, but was not. The ham in the omelet wasn't good at all. The salmon in the salmon hash was smothered in sour cream and cheese. I realized the reason for this was because it was very bad. I ate it because 1. We paid for it 2. For the Protein, those were the only reasons. I did not enjoy it. Of course, the waitress did not know this because she didn't care to check on us at all. That also meant we didn't get refills on our drinks. The restaurant itself seemed like a cute, cozy place at first. There were tables that needed to be cleaned off for a while, and food and dirty napkins on the floor. read more

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Such a cute small cafe! Breakfast is served all day and they have complimentary wifi- just ask the server for the password. My friend and I were seated promptly and the food came out fast and hot! The portions are huge and prices are very fair. I would recommend splitting the French toast with someone because it is so rich. Definitely will be back again in the future. read more

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if your not in a hurry go here. service very good as is the local ambiance. The food was outstanding. Crab cakes that was 95% crab not the normal cake with mostly bread. Cost $28,00 but well worth it. Had a wait but also worth it. read more