Love this place. The food is great, the staff is great, and did I mention the food is great?…read more This has become our go to spot every time we head to the coast .

Took my kids to The Hill in Newport Oregon for the first time on Father's Day 2026. I chose to go…read morehere as I had heard that the buffet was awesome and it included pizza, macaroni, steak, salad bar, desserts.. Perfect. I have a couple picky eaters and pizza, Salad, macaroni.. that is all food they want and eat. So to start, I am not a picky eater at all. So 7 of my 8 kids (yeah i know...) and myself go in hungry after a long day hunting agates and playing with mole crabs to an immediate bill of $180.00 and that is without drinks, just water. We get sat down. Restaurant is very clean (reason for the stars that it did get.) Water is delivered and we begin to shuffle towards the buffet line. -Pizza was undercooked and reminded me very much of a elementary school cafeteria pizza. In fact almost all of the food was of that caliber. -Baked beans had been sitting long enough to form a skin -The clam chowder was separating in the pot and smelled burnt as soon as i opened the lid. -The salad bar was alright except for the actual Salad which seemed to be entirelymade up from the ends of numerous bags where it was just little ends and pieces of everything but lettuce. -Fried chicken was really dry and not enjoyable to eat. The kids barely eat anything besides fruit. As much as I would like to rip them about absolutely everything I will leave it at what it is. The food was pretty awful for that price tag, the service was mediocre, it felt like there was a single server for the entire restaurant, as water glasses were sitting empty a majority of the time. We will likely not be returning to this restaurant. I hope this review gets to their management so that they can consider minor and major changes for the betterment of the establishment.

Rainy Day, Great Bar Seat, and One Memorable Meal…read more It was a cold, rainy Oregon afternoon when I stumbled into Castor, and I'm glad I did. There happened to be one open seat at the bar, which is my favorite place to dine when traveling. Sitting at the bar lets you talk story with the bartender, learn the menu, and watch the cocktails come together. If you're eating alone, I highly recommend grabbing a seat here. The bartender was friendly, easy to talk with, and clearly knew both the menu and the craft behind the bar. One thing that stood out right away was their use of fresh local ingredients, which really shows up in the flavor of the dishes and drinks. I started with the Golden Manhattan, made with a pecan-infused bourbon that was fantastic. It had a rich, slightly nutty flavor with warm vanilla notes and just the right touch of sweetness. Smooth, balanced, and a great way to kick off the meal. Alongside that I ordered the chorizo clam chowder, which brought a creamy base with just the right amount of spice from the chorizo. Comfort food with a little personality. For dinner I switched gears and ordered the Creole Sour. This one really stood out. Bright citrus up front, a smooth bourbon backbone, and a subtle spice note that tied perfectly into the Creole theme. It had that classic sour balance, tart, slightly sweet, and refreshing without overpowering the drink. Dinner was the gumbo with hot bread and butter, and it delivered. Deep flavor, a nice slow warmth from the spice, and hearty enough to make the rainy Oregon weather feel like part of the experience. To finish things off I kept it simple with a neat pour of Ben Holladay, which made for the perfect nightcap. The staff were welcoming and relaxed, which made the whole experience feel easy and comfortable. This is the kind of place that works whether you're dining solo, meeting friends, out with someone special, or grabbing dinner with a group. The price point landed right where it should be for the quality of food, cocktails, and service. If you're in Corvallis and can grab a seat at the bar at Castor, take it. Order a cocktail, settle in, and enjoy the ride. It turned a rainy afternoon into one heck of a meal.

This place is awesome. Great food and service. Every time I'm traveling in this area, I eat at this…read morerestaurant

$5 Buffet open to public on Fridays. How can you beat that! It is located inside the Police Academy…read morecafeteria and the menu will vary, but they have the soup and salad bar and stations with offering from sandwiches and hot dishes. Deserts and other goodies like ice cream available as well, and what safer place to have lunch on a Friday? We will definitely be back and keep everyone posted on our new favorite spot for lunch on Fridays. Located off the Aumsville Highway right across the prison. Check it out!

The hours listed are 8am-5pm. You will waste your time if you go anytime other than 11am-1pm. If…read moreyou try to get information from the listed website, 404-page not found. Food is not gourmet, but the salad bar is decent and they will make a sandwich or burger for you too. Cafeteria staff was friendly and helpful. The place was clean and bright. Can't beat the price and our public taxes subsidize this for cops. Go get it.

Wait over family weekend was long but that's to be expected. The portion sizes were good and the…read morefood was very tasty. This was our first time here but won't be our last. Rolling thru with a scooter was a little tight and was the same in the handicapped bathroom but made it work. Everyone enjoyed their meals and even reheated a couple days later it was still super tasty- the sign of great food is how leftovers taste!! Get the Slamwich- you won't be disappointed.

Overall solid breakfast but nothing to write home about. We were seated and served quickly on a…read moreSunday morning. Opted for the classic 2 eggs + meat breakfast and it did the job, though I've definitely had other, better diner-style breakfasts. Staff was attentive and friendly. Wouldn't go out of my way to return but it was overall fine.

Best burger I've ever had!…read more Bartenders are always kind. Love the place, situated downtown and decorated to perfection.

Stopped here to get a drink and was pleasantly surprised by the food. It was so good that we came…read moreback on Sunday for brunch. Their garden burger and biscuits and mushroom gravy were amazing. Their curly fries and regular fries with ranch are SOOO DELICIOUS! The vibe inside is great and all the employees were so kind and looked happy.

Never had a bad meal or snack there. The grill is accommodating in customizing your order. Wish I…read morestill worked across the street.

If I could give it zero stars I would. The food they serve here should be considered a crime…read moreagainst humanity - I wouldn't feed it to a dog. It once gave me food poisoning so bad I thought it was my final hours. The people who work there are nice, but the atmosphere is much like an old people's home, which fits in with the theme of serving you food to just about keep you alive rather than actually nourish you. You go in hungry and you come out starving. Stay away from this place if you'd like to keep your sanity.