La Playa in Harbor

I love Mattie's, the place is cool, relaxed and great atmosphere…read more The women that work there are funny and sassy which I love. They have all worked there for years, 2 of them are sisters . I have never had a bad meal, prices are good and nice size portions. Great coffee, food comes fast no matter how busy they are. This is a place you need to visit.

While visiting Brookings we were referred to Mattie's, especially if we were in the mood for…read morepancakes as part of our meal. As a car guy, I was enthused when we walked in and saw all of the car models ranging from decades ago through the 70's and 80's. Great start! Old fashioned "cafe/" style service which was good and the menu allowed us many options. Great breakfast which kicked off our great weekend in Brookings.

Monte cristo

See all

Dining room

Foxy's Restaurant

3.7(148 reviews)

A waterfront restaurant that has improved its preparation and taste of its menu…read moresince its 101 days. Pleasantly surprised. my wife had the cheese quesadilla which is one of the better quesadillas i've tasted...perfectly cooked. I had the 3 layer hero sandwich which I thoroughly enjoyed. The potato salad that came with it was poor and without taste. If there is a dessert menu, we never saw it. service was top notch and she made time to answer a few questions. I would definately go back there. The one thing I noted, the view of the Pacific was hampered by the dirtyness of the windows. They could use a thorough cleaning inside and out.

First and last time here. Went in for breakfast around 0830…read moreon Wednesday, June 1, 2026. Stood at the host stand for 7 minutes before a server yelled from across the room for us to sit along the wall. Not the way to greet a customer! We sat and saw about 20 tables full and less than half of them had any food on the table. There may have only been the one server. We decided to leave since we anticipated a long wait for food. Looking at other reviews on Yelp and Trip Advisor, this place has really poor service and attitude. No reason to go back even if the food is good.

Great view of the Coast @ Foxy's.

Fish and chips with curly fries

See all

Compass Rose Cafe

4.3(199 reviews)

Our first stay in Brookings and we needed to stay in and enjoy our view of the beach. So we ordered…read morefrom Compass Rose Cafe! The food was delicious and the servings are huge. My husband got the classic breakfast and I ordered the monster breakfast burrito. We shared the fruit bowl with Greek yogurt and ordered a mystery pastry box. All I can say is consider splitting the breakfast burrito! They're huge!! Their pities are chopped up so nice and little! Mine had red onions, eggs, green bell peppers and sausage crumbles. My hubby ordered the classic which had those potatoes, bacon, eggs and cheddar cheese. The fruit bowl was really fresh and love that they have really good granola and honey packets. The mystery pastry box didn't disappoint. We received coffee crumb cake, lemon berry bar, chocolate croissant and apple fritter. They all look amazing. I was able to taste the apple fritter and it was pretty good! Service wise- they packed everything well and even labeled everything for us. We will be coming back for more breakfast tomorrow!!

WOW It is a tiny place but the food is delicious…read more Berries French toast Nutella & banana Chicken pesto panini Vanilla latte Carmel macchiato Everything tasted so great. The French toast was phenomenal

Coffee and Yummy Pastries

See all

Honeybee Latte

The Bell & Whistle Coffee House

4.3(199 reviews)

0.1 mi

•$

Service was very friendly!! The the squarerittos are screammming!! A must stop for quick…read morebreakfast!! Oh and doggies allowed!!

Since this was the only coffee shop in the entire town that was open on Memorial Day, we decided to…read morestop by for breakfast and our caffeine fix. As expected, there was a long line, but it moved fairly quickly, and we were able to order and get our food within a reasonable amount of time. The coffee menu had plenty of unique syrup add-ons and flavor combinations, and the bakery selection was surprisingly diverse. The location is easy to find, with plenty of parking right out front, which was especially convenient on a busy holiday.Given how crowded it was, we did have to wait a little while to find seating, but that's understandable for a holiday when it seemed like half the town had the same idea. The staff was sweet, friendly, and handled the rush well. Overall, a solid stop for coffee and breakfast, especially considering it was one of the few places open that day.

Cappuccino 4.8778 stars

Harbor outside the coffee shop

See all

Notice: religious place

Fely's Cafe

4.2(99 reviews)

0.3 mi

•$

Amazing service and food! Fely and so kind. The fries are amazing. The burger is massive and…read moredelicious! Cash only!

I have been to Fely's... in the sense that I walked in with my partner, got the weirdest "the hills…read morehave eyes / we don't take kindly to your folk" vibe going on. Still, I've heard the food is worth it. Regrettably, they are cash only... (which is also a bit odd for a restaurant, but okay) I only had my debit card. We then slowly backed out of the tiny cafe and found breakfast elsewhere. Would still be willing to try their food tho...

Old School place!

Loco Moco - from hawaii. egg over beef patty over rice. topped with gravy

See all

Menu

Fat Irish Kitchen & Pub

4.1(575 reviews)

0.1 mi

We had a Turkey Club Sandwich One of best we have ever had…read more Definitely recommend this place Also very friendly people

Irish stew looked like baby food...stop putting it in the blender .... lol. If you don't know how…read moreto make simple Irish food, do not f call yourself an Irish bar. The red breast whisky tasted like water. I don't know if you put water in your whisky or you don't close the cork properly. Such an embarrassment to the Irish nation. Good to see you, anything about

Gorgeous Tree of Life artwork on the wall.

Habanero Cheese Curds & Potato Wedges

See all

That Brunch Place

5.0(7 reviews)

0.5 mi

Cute little place off the beaten path. We had the Chetco deluxe (chicken, egg, biscuits and gravy)…read moreand lox and schmear. Both were delicious!! Sorry half the chicken plate was demolished before I could get a pic. And the biscuits and gravy were fabulous!

Best lox and schmeer e.v.e.r! Husband had fried chicken with biscuits and gravy. Wowza, fabulous…read moregravy. All beautifully presented. Same cool decor as when it was the pizza/Italian place. Making it a regular stop when we come to Brookings.

Chicken & waffles with fresh fruit.

Bagel and lox with fresh fruit.

See all

Wicked Pig Bar & Bites

4.3(39 reviews)

We had been snacking throughout the day, but since it was getting late, I wanted to have an…read moreauthentic dinner. Many places were closed, so I searched for nearby options that looked decent. I found a highly-rated restaurant and decided to give it a try. The vibe of the place was lively, and it was filled with a younger peeps. I noticed that several older couples walked in, looked around, and then left immediately. My partner and I, being the oldest people there, decided to stay--and we were glad we did! We were impressed with the food and drinks. The Mini Gyros were a standout dish; the tender lamb and beef were packed with flavor, complemented by tomato, cucumber, feta, and creamy tzatziki. The Chicken Strips were also delicious, especially with the crinkle fries. We enjoyed our drinks as well--a classic Old Fashioned and a Margarita. It was amusing that the background music was from our generation, which brought back fond memories of our youth. We had fun watching music videos from the 1990s to the early 2000s, especially since most of the customers were in their 20s. Even though a younger peeps surrounded us, we enjoyed our time out without our kids.

Good drinks, atmosphere and food! Logan makes great food in the kitchen!!!!…read more Right on the 101 makes it easy to get to. Cool music always playing with football et on the screens.

Pork Sliders

See all

86 Smash Burger

Superfly Martini Bar and Grill

4.2(661 reviews)

Excellent food and the blueberry basil martini is the absolute best!!!…read more Highly recommend when in Brookings Oregon!! (Carly is an amazing server! thank you!)

We visited Superfly while in Brookings for a work trip because it was close to our hotel. We…read moreenjoyed the vibe, and the staff was very friendly. They make their own vodka and it's quite nice. Do yourself a favor and try any of the Superfly specials with it, they'll surprise you. They do have a food menu, but it's a martini bar first and restaurant second. The food was pretty decent, but the knife work, plating and ratios showed the experience behind the stove. I was pleasantly surprised when I was told I could order fish tacos even though it wasn't on the menu. I love a good grilled fish taco so I went for it. The fish was perfectly cooked and seasoned well, the green and orange sauces were good if a little too mild, and the tortillas were the right style but not grilled quite enough. Also, there was very little cilantro or onion and almost no cabbage so they weren't as filling as I would have liked. My wife had the Katsu Chicken Salad. It arrived plated like it was deconstructed: the katsu on a bed of lettuce greens with very thick slices of vegetables around around the plate and the dressing on the side. It was odd, clunky and the katsu was under seasoned. The peanut dressing was divine though, my wife said she could have drank that like milk. There are some other dishes I'd like to try and their drinks were fantastic so we'll definitely try them again.

Bar area

Grilled fish tacos. Perfectly cooked fish, tasty sauces. Just missing a good slaw, the greens were miniscule.

See all

Hambuger

Black Trumpet Bistro

4.5(645 reviews)

This is an AWESOME place to dine, a must if you are in the Brookings area…read more Service is stellar, food is scrumptious, and cocktails are delightful. This is a true "treasure find" on the coast. Best to make reservations, as they are usually very busy. Great atmosphere too!

Always a 5/5! I've been eating there since 2020, never had less than an exceptional meal. Great…read moreservice too!

Pulled pork sandwich

See all

Outside

Why does Yelp recommend reviews?

Hundreds of millions of reviews are posted on Yelp, and our automated recommendation software works in the background to showcase the reviews that it …

3 reviews that are not currently recommended

The reviews below are not factored into the business's overall star rating.

AJ F.

23

5

1

3 years ago

Good taste so good, the seasoning on the meat is just perfect. The service was fast and friendly, easy ordering, and the location being right on the water makes for a very gorgeous view while enjoying great food. Definitely will be coming back for more! read more

Dillyn P.

8

1

0

3 years ago

Good food if you don't mind waiting two hours for 3 tacos................................................................................

Sierra F.

0

2

7

3 years ago

Great authentic Mexican food, wait time isn't long, service is amazing. Owners are great people!

La Playa in Harbor - mexican - Updated September 2026

Browse Nearby

BEST of Brookings, Oregon Restaurants near La Playa in Harbor

BEST of Brookings, Oregon Desserts near La Playa in Harbor

BEST of Brookings, Oregon Coffee near La Playa in Harbor

BEST of Brookings, Oregon Things to Do near La Playa in Harbor

BEST of Brookings, Oregon Tacos near La Playa in Harbor

BEST of Brookings, Oregon Breakfast near La Playa in Harbor

BEST of Brookings, Oregon Burrito near La Playa in Harbor

BEST of Brookings, Oregon Smoke Shop near La Playa in Harbor

BEST of Brookings, Oregon Shopping near La Playa in Harbor

Best of Brookings

Things to do in Brookings

Browse Brands

Brands by name

Browse Articles

Articles by date

People who viewed La Playa in Harbor also viewed

Lolita's Taqueria

4.7

(89 reviews)

•$

They are only serving to go, and there were no views of the ocean, but oh wow. The food was fresh…read moreand delicious. Got a burrito de adobada and one taco of the same meat. Yum!

Probably the best Sope I've ever had. Salsa is amazing, very fresh and not overpowering. (A nice…read morelight addition that adds moisture). The steak tacos were in the good side of average. Overall fantastic. I'm blown away by their Sope's.

Pancho's

3.8

(281 reviews)

Bathrooms were VERY clean. Parking easy. I got the veggie burrito and some cocktail. My child had…read morethe nacho lunch special made vegetarian. I must say sauteed mushrooms in a veggie burrito is a bit of a game changer. I'll have to do this at home. The sauce was really bland. Covered it all in hot sauce and it was hot food that hit the spot especially since I was tired of cooking and cleaning on a camping trip. The chips and salsa were delicious. This was our third choice. Our top two choices (Indian restaurant and vegan food truck were closed)

We came here specifically for the chile relleno burrito. I had a craving. My husband heard from a…read morecoworker that they serve up the best so we decided to hit them up while in Brookings. I was not disappointed, it was all the comfort food I needed. Really nice, mild, but tasty enchilada sauce. You can tell it was freshly made. That makes all the difference to me, I hate canned enchilada sauce from Mexican restaurants. The chips and salsa that came out first were wonderful as well. I mean I could take a bath in that salsa. We will definitely be back.

Truck Perlita's Mexican Food

4.1

(15 reviews)

This place is sooo good! Food is always hot and fresh. The quesabirria tacos are my go to!read more

Family favorite. When my daughter and grandkids comw to town this is the one requirement when…read moretraveling here. They have to eat at Perlitas. Good food, reasonable prices, friendly smiles, and consistent.

Foxy's Restaurant

3.7

(148 reviews)

A waterfront restaurant that has improved its preparation and taste of its menu…read moresince its 101 days. Pleasantly surprised. my wife had the cheese quesadilla which is one of the better quesadillas i've tasted...perfectly cooked. I had the 3 layer hero sandwich which I thoroughly enjoyed. The potato salad that came with it was poor and without taste. If there is a dessert menu, we never saw it. service was top notch and she made time to answer a few questions. I would definately go back there. The one thing I noted, the view of the Pacific was hampered by the dirtyness of the windows. They could use a thorough cleaning inside and out.

First and last time here. Went in for breakfast around 0830…read moreon Wednesday, June 1, 2026. Stood at the host stand for 7 minutes before a server yelled from across the room for us to sit along the wall. Not the way to greet a customer! We sat and saw about 20 tables full and less than half of them had any food on the table. There may have only been the one server. We decided to leave since we anticipated a long wait for food. Looking at other reviews on Yelp and Trip Advisor, this place has really poor service and attitude. No reason to go back even if the food is good.

Superfly Martini Bar and Grill

4.2

(661 reviews)

Excellent food and the blueberry basil martini is the absolute best!!!…read more Highly recommend when in Brookings Oregon!! (Carly is an amazing server! thank you!)

We visited Superfly while in Brookings for a work trip because it was close to our hotel. We…read moreenjoyed the vibe, and the staff was very friendly. They make their own vodka and it's quite nice. Do yourself a favor and try any of the Superfly specials with it, they'll surprise you. They do have a food menu, but it's a martini bar first and restaurant second. The food was pretty decent, but the knife work, plating and ratios showed the experience behind the stove. I was pleasantly surprised when I was told I could order fish tacos even though it wasn't on the menu. I love a good grilled fish taco so I went for it. The fish was perfectly cooked and seasoned well, the green and orange sauces were good if a little too mild, and the tortillas were the right style but not grilled quite enough. Also, there was very little cilantro or onion and almost no cabbage so they weren't as filling as I would have liked. My wife had the Katsu Chicken Salad. It arrived plated like it was deconstructed: the katsu on a bed of lettuce greens with very thick slices of vegetables around around the plate and the dressing on the side. It was odd, clunky and the katsu was under seasoned. The peanut dressing was divine though, my wife said she could have drank that like milk. There are some other dishes I'd like to try and their drinks were fantastic so we'll definitely try them again.

Mattie's Pancake House

4.5

(596 reviews)

I love Mattie's, the place is cool, relaxed and great atmosphere…read more The women that work there are funny and sassy which I love. They have all worked there for years, 2 of them are sisters . I have never had a bad meal, prices are good and nice size portions. Great coffee, food comes fast no matter how busy they are. This is a place you need to visit.

While visiting Brookings we were referred to Mattie's, especially if we were in the mood for…read morepancakes as part of our meal. As a car guy, I was enthused when we walked in and saw all of the car models ranging from decades ago through the 70's and 80's. Great start! Old fashioned "cafe/" style service which was good and the menu allowed us many options. Great breakfast which kicked off our great weekend in Brookings.

Off the Wagon Food Truck

4.6

(34 reviews)

GAH!! This is the most wonderful situation - vegan food truck located inside local brewery!…read moreAlthough I don't drink, I do enjoy vegan food and siting inside (Chetco brewery does have non-alcoholic options including kombucha). Open entering we were helpfully directed to the back where the magic happens. The menu options are varied, including sandwiches, wraps, salads, specialty items, and specials. Ordering process: approach truck, peruse menu, order at window. Food is delivered to your table. You can also sit first and order from the table via a helpful QR code. The soup special was a truly outstanding walnut pesto sweet potato soup, which I subbed as a side. I tried the soup first, and was blown away, certain that nothing could be more spectacular. Then I tried my Grilled Ruuuben. Oh. Holy smokes. This thing is magical. I've tried quite a few vegan Reubens in my day, and Off the Wagon has the best - hands down. Something about the combination of house-made seitan, grilled onions, sauerkraut, melty cheese, and dressing transforms this sandwich into pure heaven. My dining companions enjoyed their choices which included the burger (substituting the chicken patty for the Beyond patty) and the Tofurky Club. I'm considering a campaign to encourage Off the Wagon to move to Kentucky so I can enjoy this Ruuuben with some frequency. Truly the stuff dreams are made of.

We came here from out of town because we are vegan and it caught our eye…read more 1st- the people very very kind. 2nd- the food was amazing and the price was great. 3rd- my vachos had an excessive amount of black beans more, a lot more than all the other ingredients. Besides the excessive amount of black beans it was a great meal!

Fat Irish Kitchen & Pub

4.1

(575 reviews)

We had a Turkey Club Sandwich One of best we have ever had…read more Definitely recommend this place Also very friendly people

Irish stew looked like baby food...stop putting it in the blender .... lol. If you don't know how…read moreto make simple Irish food, do not f call yourself an Irish bar. The red breast whisky tasted like water. I don't know if you put water in your whisky or you don't close the cork properly. Such an embarrassment to the Irish nation. Good to see you, anything about

The Hungry Clam

3.7

(552 reviews)

The good: nice size pieces of fish and calamari. And not super over priced. The ice machine is the…read moreperfect nugget ice and they have very nice filter water! The not so great: we made have gone on the wrong day but the staff was nice enough to us but they were making fun of a customer waiting for the restroom and telling another customer what a "sh*%t show today and yesterday was" because they were so short staffed. Overall: solid food but maybe sit outside so you can't overhear their staff

YUKKKK!!! First and last time at this dump today. The food is atrocious but even worse was the…read moreRUDEST woman at the counter, the obese one, not the glasses one. She acted burdened by having customers! Zero gloves worn, FILTHY kitchen, Cold clam chowder and some kind of weird mix for the " crab melt" that I wouldn't feed my dog. 54.00 for lunch...what a huge waste of time and money. Ill definitely be warning everyone i know. Hoping I dont get food poisoning tonight!

Pacific Sushi & Grill

4.6

(516 reviews)