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    Goondocks Bistro

    4.9 (15 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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    Steve H.

    This place is ligit! From the exterior I took it to mainly be a burger joint. However, it turns out they have barbecue! Smoked brisket, and pulled pork, and ribs. I tried the Smoked Brisket sandwich and it was incredibly good. Really top notch brisket. Smokey and tender and luscious. Can't wait to try the pulled pork sandwich next time. My wife had a smash burger, which was also really good. They don't have french fries, which seems odd for place that mostly serves burgers (didn't want to hassle with a deep fryer). They have barbecue joint sides instead. Baked beans. Cole slaw. Mac and cheese. I had mac and cheese, which was nothing special really. But that brisket! Wow! Outstanding. These folks do barbecue right.

    Jay C.

    You can smell the bbq from the sidewalk and I'm so glad we walked in for a meal! Had the chili brisket dog and it was very tasty as well as the Mac and cheese! Highly recommend

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    Jeanne B.

    This new spot in Astoria boasts pitsmoked BBQ, Artisan Burgers, and Goondocks hospitality. We had lunch and had to take about half home. My fresh housemade pasta side instead of fries was a great fresh option. Heather and John have done an amazing job at creating a new iconic restaurant in Astoria. With a nod to the Goonies, fans young and old poured in today. Highly recommend!!

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    This time I tried the brisket and ribs....so good, great place for all yur smoked meats and smash burgers

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    My new favorite restaurant. Fantastic ribs and brisket. Just delicious. I'll be back.

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    Coffee Girl - Lemon Poppy Bread Pudding & Latte

    Coffee Girl

    4.5(428 reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $$

    Food ***** Ambiance *****…read moreCleanliness ***** Service ***** This has to be one of the few places I think about even when we are not in town. It is always on our radar when we go to Astoria. Sitting on one of the old piers with a few other shops and a small museum this place is so warm, friendly with great coffee drinks and food that is perfect. They even allowed 3 of us a couple years ago to stay and use their Internet to work. Of course we kept buying coffee and food, that is a must for taking up their customer space. The service and friendliness of this place is top notch from any coffee shop I have been too. I really would love to keep this place a secret, but I want them to be here when I return so if you are in town please go visit them and hang iut for a bit with some coffee and food.

    Coffee Girl is a terrific indie bakery and cafe located at Pier 39 in Astoria, OR…read more Upbeat counter staff providing great service. The pastry case was nicely arranged. I enjoyed seeing the diverse customers onsite, plus great views of the Columbia River waterway with container ships and even pelicans. There are both indoor and outdoor seating available. Visit #1 (6/19/25) The Homie had a 12oz The Pink Pony, which was a Strawberry Lavender Latte and a cherry pie bar. I had an 8oz mocha and a brownie. The brownie was fresh, fudgy, and decadent. Visit #2 (6/22/25) The Homie had a 12oz Rocky Road and a S'mores bar. On the sweet end of things. I had an 8oz cortado which was a perfect foil to another brownie. Missed out on lemon bars, but we shared a ginger cookie. Waiting in line during our second visit, I was able to look at their merch: Cafe D'Arte coffee beans, mugs, bags & totes, patches, masks, beanies, caps, Tshirts, and hoodies. Make sure to sign up at the register for frequent buyer points and/or a punch card. Liked it so much we visited this indie bakery & cafe twice! Great experience and a worthy detour.

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    Coffee Girl - Interior (6/19/25)

    Interior (6/19/25)

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    Breakfast quiche with ham, spinach, and a hash brown crust - was so delicious we grabbed a second piece to go for the next day!

    Coffee Girl - The Summit - a white chocolate chai off their August specials menu - a warm cozy spice drink!! Loved it!

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    The Summit - a white chocolate chai off their August specials menu - a warm cozy spice drink!! Loved it!

    Akres - Baklava

    Akres

    4.0(53 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    Pier 12, Akres is the best Mediterranean I've ever had. Our server, Joe was unbelievable! His…read morerecommendations were spot on, and he was a delight! The ambiance, view, and overall vibe exceeded expectations . Food, beverages and dessert were all 5 star. If you are ever in Astoria wanting the best dining experience, 100% recommend this gem of a restaurant!

    Outstanding! Simply put, this is probably the best restaurant in the Astoria/Long Beach area. We've…read morebeen twice inside of 6 weeks, and it's been amazing both times. Let's start with the service. It's definitely a family-run business, and everyone is invested! Everyone working there seems to be enjoying it. This comes through in the service provided. Everyone chips in, from filling water glasses to bussing tables, etc. The ambiance is excellent. They've decorated the space really well; the tables and couches are comfortable, and every table has some sort of river view. There is an outdoor dining area - which was closed in January and February - that we'll definitely be taking advantage of this summer. I'm usually skeptical of new business out here at the mouth of the Columbia. I read so many Facebook posts about 'This restaurant is amazing' or 'the best Chinese food I've ever had.' This sets us up for disappointment. We'd heard good things about Akres, and every good thing we heard was validated. We haven't had anything in two dinners there that we wouldn't order again, and we intentionally chose different entrees each time to experience as much of the menu as possible. On our first visit in early January, we enjoyed the Chicken Kabobs and the Carlton Farms Pork. Everything was great! My wife loved the Kabobs, and the Pork was stellar! I don't normally like greens, but the seasoning used on the roasted potatoes and winter greens was just so good! The pork itself was cooked perfectly, slow roasted, but with crispy edges. We shared a Horiatiki Salad with Kalamata olives and feta that was great! It was the only food item we ordered both times we visited. The second time we visited, the restaurant was significantly more busy, as it was Friday evening before Valentine's Day. But the service was still great, despite the place being filled to capacity, including a group of 30 which was seated just 10 minutes after us. My wife ordered the special - Moussaka. She couldn't have been more pleased. In general, she'll order moussaka when it's available, and it usually underwhelms. Not last night! It was fabulous. I took a bite of her moussaka, then went back for another, and another - you get the idea. We ended up ordering one to take home, it was that good! I ordered the Fisherman's Pie, which I can best describe as a seafood version of a Shepherd's pie, without the pastry crust. It was great. Shrimp and scallops, baked with a garlic cream sauce, potatoes, seasonal vegetables and a blend of cheeses. Really tasty. But, to be thoroughly transparent, I enjoyed the moussaka a little bit more. Both times we visited, we order dessert, which was great. I think my favorite was the Deconstructed Baklava. Now, on to the cocktails. Or more appropriately, cocktail (singular). On our first trip, I tried the Underworld Manhattan. Awesome! How there aren't any pictures of this cocktail on Yelp! yet is beyond me (I'm about to rectify that). Fig-infused bourbon, sweet vermouth and orange bitters. The second time we visited, my wife and I both had one! The drink was crafted in-house by Samantha. You should definitely try one at Akres. All in all, this is a fabulous restaurant on the Columbia riverfront, one of the best we've been to in a long time on the peninsula or Astoria area!

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    Akres - The view from the glorious outside seating (right over the water).

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    The view from the glorious outside seating (right over the water).

    Capricorn Pub & Fine Foods - Gyros

    Capricorn Pub & Fine Foods

    4.1(24 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    We had previously gotten used to going to dimly lit dive bars, but this bar was much more lit, but…read moreit still had an intimate vibe to it There was one bartender working, and she was very friendly and helpful. She was cleaning and changing out kegs, and a couple taps weren't available. There was only a local beer, a cider, and Stella available on tap There is a pool table in the back, sports on the tv, a boutique section where you can buy trendy clothes toward the front, and a long list of unique shot options. There was a very pleasant aroma to the bar as you walk in, and everything just seemed immaculate The bar was a lot of fun, and we found ourselves sitting there for an hour or so Some tips: Check out the boutique section towards the front and walkways with some new threads. We didn't try them, but there were advertisements all over the bar for cabbage rolls... so, they must be known for them Cheers!!

    The gyros here are amazing!! We really like the lady working here, and she mixed us our favorite…read morecocktails. As other bars were closed early for Christmas weekend, this Pub stayed open. They also have a pool table, and one of the regulars brought his small dog, who kept us company and sang a duet with his owner. lol We also loved looking thru the thrift clothes and items for sale. The only suggestion I have is that the location doesn't feel like a pub. The large windows are not covered, and you feel like you're in a fish bowl. Curtains, blinds, or window darkening options.

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    Fun, clean, and inviting bar

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    Coastal Smash - Double Smash Cheeseburger

    Coastal Smash

    4.5(26 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    The best burgers I've had in Clatsop County. So delicious! On top of the delicious burgers, the…read moreemployees are kind and fun. My only regret is not ever going to them sooner! I can't recommend them enough

    My cousin and I stopped by this food cart after walking around the Astoria Sunday Market…read more It took 46 minutes to receive our orders after paying, and I'm pretty sure that's due to the staff being extremely stoned, but we forgave this as soon as we bit into our burgers. My cousin ordered the Oklahoma Double Smashburger, and I ordered the Bacon Black and Blue. I thought I had ordered a double, and she thought she had ordered a single, so we ended up moving one patty from her burger to mine. I was really, really hungry. I devoured my burger and fries. I was a little disappointed that fries were the only potential side (all burgers automatically come with fries), but, given how much trouble the staff had keeping orders straight, maybe they don't need to be adding menu items. The Oklahoma was the first decent Oklahoma smashburger I've found anywhere. Both of our burgers were true smashburgers, with caramelized patties. My cousin's had a lot of mustard and onions, while mine had bacon and blue cheese. I didn't love the amount of bacon and blue cheese. It's not my new favorite blue cheese burger of all time-- a spot still held by Gott's in California. But it was really, really good. Good enough to make us forget how annoyed we were at waiting 46 minutes for two burgers. The toppings were all fresh. The bacon and blue cheese were both top quality, although I wished there was a little more of each. The smashburger had really good flavor, but was on the lighter side as far as smashburger patties go. The cart was in a little food cart plaza with about ten carts surrounding a beer tap hall. The vibes were slightly more classy, beach like, and romantic as opposed to other food cart malls. Our burgers were about $18 each, which was definitely on the higher side, but that's what it's like ordering from a bougie food cart by the sea. We carried our burgers down to the alley with murals behind Pine Street Market for amazing photo ops on our way down to the ocean.

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