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    McNary Dining Center

    5.0 (1 review)

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    8 years ago

    In the context of a university cafeteria, this is great . Friendly student staff , good choices for meals. Clean.

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    The Hill Buffet and Grill

    The Hill Buffet and Grill

    3.4
    (79 reviews)
    39.6 mi

    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.

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    Pork B B Q Ribs
    Pork B B Q Ribs
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    Castor Kitchen & Bar

    Castor Kitchen & Bar

    4.4
    (195 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$

    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

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    Scallops and shrimp and grits
    Scallops and shrimp and grits
    Full bar / inventive cocktails including no alcohol creations / great wine choices

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    Full bar / inventive cocktails including no alcohol creations / great wine choices
    Clearwater Restaurant

    Clearwater Restaurant

    4.4
    (1.9k reviews)
    38.7 mi
    $$

    My fiance and I ate here yesterday and had the best time! We had a beautiful spot next to the bar…read moreand window on the second floor. Great view of the ocean and docks. We got the seafood platter as an appetizer and it was so delicious! We got to try a little bit of everything. We were pretty full just off of that but got entrees. The ahi poke in the seafood platter was so good I had to get it as my main. The sauce was so incredible with fresh avocado. I NEED that recipe. I would come back to Newport just for the ahi poke bowl. My fiance got the dungeness crab mac and cheese and it was without a doubt THE BEST mac and cheese we've ever had. We are Mac and cheese connoisseurs so that says a lot. The sauce was so perfect and the crab was very generous. To top it all off I thought the post cards at the end were very sweet. I came to Newport when I was a child (maybe 7 years old) and I had lots of old memories that I relived on my trip. I sent one to my mom. Our waiter was absolutely lovely. We hope to come back one day!

    Food was delicious, views were beautiful, and the waiter was kind & helpful! 5 stars!…read more We were visiting from out of state and found this restaurant on yelp! The positive reviews stood true!

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    10 years ago today we began this dream. April 15, 2016 we closed on Port Dock One. 62 days later, Clearwater opened June 17, 2016.
    10 years ago today we began this dream. April 15, 2016 we closed on Port Dock One. 62 days later, Clearwater opened June 17, 2016.
    Golden sear. Creamy greens. Every forkful a little love letter from the coast.

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    Golden sear. Creamy greens. Every forkful a little love letter from the coast. #TopRestaurantsInNewportOregon #FreshSeafoodNewportOregon
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