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

Fishtails Cafe - Mimosa & Iced Tea - Seafood Near Me - South Beach, Oregon

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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

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.

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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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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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

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

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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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

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

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

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

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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Starting off on a positive note-the food was excellent. Ambience would have been beyond charming, but the bitterness from the wait staff cut right through it like a knife. We waited to be seated at 230pm. It wasn't busy, but the wait staff told me repeatedly they were "swamped". We waited to be seated. Then an extended time to give our orders. Waitress was so rude to me, in particular. I tried showing kindness and patience, but that just seemed to make her more angry. She seemed to want to argue. She didn't get that from me, but I heard her arguing with the kitchen. My food came out 20 or more minutes after the other person in my party. We had already ordered dessert to go, so I asked her if she could bring out the other person's dessert and they could eat it while I ate my lunch. That totally angered her. She said that would take at least 10 minutes. The other person in my party was upset about it. I told them the waitress was busy and we needed to be patient. Waitress snapped at me across the restaurant and said she was getting it. We never did get it in time for them to eat it during the meal. We went up to pay. Waitress was so sweet to the person in front of me, but when it was our turn, she was again rude as can be. She literally verbally attacked me because my attention was divided between the staff and the person with me. Then she just walked off mid transaction. Our dessert did not have cutlery or napkins. I read other reviews and this looks like an ongoing problem. Maybe Fishtails should look into this further. Newport's town motto is FRIENDLIER. Not everywhere, evidently. read more

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Yummy food. Good service. Everyone enjoyed their meal. Good light breading for things. I'd go back. The bbq brisket rocked. As did the fish n chips. 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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The best marionberry pie ever! We had seconds--it was that good! Also, the best fish and chips we've had in decades. The fish was very fresh and light, the batter was super flavorful and complimented the fish. The French fries were great (and I'm not a French fry person). The fish tacos were amazing. So flavorful--a little kick, but the fish was the staring attraction. Service couldn't have been friendlier or nicer. They were busy--and with pie and fish that good--I see why. Still, we were seated and our food was out pretty quickly. We loved the flower boxes on the front patio. Very cheerful. Everything was clean and bright and well maintained. read more

The best food ive ever had. I drive an hour just to eat here. There food is wholesale from scratch. There marionberry French toast is awesome. The service is great. Highly recommend this place. 10 stars!! You will not be disappointed. read more

Service isn't always the fastest but are certainly the friendliest. The food has been phenomenal 90% of the time and really good the other 10%. Breads are fresh baked. The pastrami sandwich sends my hubby into heavenly realms. Great little place, usually not crazy busy with outside seating, too. read more

Little homey cafe in newport,or. Great ambience, decors and location. I had the fried steak breakfast with eggs, sourdough and hash browns. The fried steak was bland and dry even with the gravy under it. The sourdough bread they bake at cafe was ok. My husband got the pancake (huge) and bacon and eggs and he liked them. We also got a side of cinnamon rolls they bake at the cafe and it was good, soft and moist and fresh. Service was ok, when we got there it wasn't busy yet but got busy fast, coffee refill took a while but i understand, there were only 2 servers working. Experience was ok. read more

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Everyone was really wonderful.They are and the food was deliciyes.Plenty of good stuff prices was good

The food is always fresh and delicious. Everyone from chef to servers and owner always a smile on their faces. The decor has pictures on the walls of old fishing ships. It complements the area. And it's always clean. read more

Went in for breakfast and they have awesome Oatmeal! And the French toast with Marion berry was off the charts too... cute local spot and it's family owned. read more

Service 5/5, Food 5/5, overall rating 5/5! Comfort food at its best, it's not rushed and tastes great! read more

So fun, right In aquarium village right next to pirates plunder. If you like travel kitsch, this is the area. I had a great bowl of clam chowder, my wife had a fantastic pancake. It's all homemade. The server was really fun. We like people and she told us about her upcoming wedding. It's a very fun place, read more

The menu description and visual of the food don't match the taste. The chicken fried steak is hand formed and the gravy included sausage bits, but it just lacked any taste. The potatoes didn't have any crisp, and again, no taste. My friend's salmon was also a let down. The bread is the low-end kind that when toasted, was completely flat without texture. The one decent positive standout: the Marionberry French Toast. Although they don't offer espresso, their drip was a pleasant surprise. I believe it's a company that took over for Boyd's Coffee. Looks like only outdoor seating for now. It's worth noting that Connie the server was awesome! read more

Fishtails Cafe - A let down - Seafood Near Me - South Beach, Oregon

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Excellent food. From homemade breads, buns to excellent seafood and barbecued meats. Love their lingcod sandwich. Owners extremely nice and generous. Glad I'm local so I can look forward to eating here frequently. read more

We had a group of ten! They were able to seat us quickly! The waitress was the only waitress working. It took her a few minutes to bring our drinks, and we had to ask a few times for silverware and straws. She was very friendly though, and seemed knowledgeable about the menu and available specials! The food tasted good to me and was enjoyable. Unfortunately some of our party didn't enjoy the food! I will say that a couple items like the sausage links and garlic bread were over cooked. read more

we have had nothing but good things said about this place so I took it upon myself to drive the 2 1/2 hours to try it out. We got here at 9 o'clock. There's a sign on the door saying they're open up 730 to 3 Monday through Friday 9 AM on a Monday. Open signs on both doors are locked. You can see the employees inside not doing anything so I'm glad I wasted the gas and money to have employees look at us like we're stupid as they sit down and eat at 9 o'clock in the morning. read more

This is a friendly, multi-generation family owned restaurant. Everything is homemade. This is a cafe frequented by locals, but it's in walking distance of the La Quinta and Holiday Inn Express hotels. We ate here twice. The clam chowder is excellent! Breakfast was generous and delicious. Things are slower and more relaxed in Newport. So don't expect rushed service. read more