The other recent reviews echo my feedback: great view, short walk from our lodging, good food at a reasonable price. There were locals eating at tables around us including a local law official, for a vacation area I consider this a sign of a good restaurant. Our first day in Cannon Beach and the stroll to Mo's was part of the charm. Rabbits, rabbits, everywhere ! Wild, I'm told, but not native jackrabbits or hares. No, these "Easter-like" bunnies originated from pets that were released several decades ago. The only other place I've seen such roaming throughout a town was in Canmore, AB. Strange sight. Where was I? Oh yes, I enjoyed the clam chowder and the beer-battered halibut. My wife had the panko-crusted cod which was not as good as the halibut- less flakiness, less flavor and less crunch. I also had a Long Island ice tea because - walking, not driving. Good place to eat, especially after a long day of traveling. read more

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I recently took a trip to Cannon Beach and this place was down the street from my lodging. My friend and I went around 8pm to get dessert and it did not disappoint!! The view of the ocean was beautiful and we were able to have the peanut butter pie while watching the sunset! Our server, Mike, was really friendly. He was also super busy and waiting on so many tables, but he made the attempt to check on us multiple times. Can't comment on the food and seafood since I didn't have it, but I did love the dessert! It was like a fluffier Reese's PB cup with a great crust. Yum. Definitely recommend Mo's!! read more

Mo's Seafood & Chowder - Peanut butter pie and sunset view - Seafood Near Me - Cannon Beach, Oregon

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Talk about a great value. This location is right on the beach with amazing views. We sat outside and ordered some drinks and food. My bloody Mary was excellent. My wife and daughter ordered burgers which they thought were great. I ordered a grilled shrimp platter with cauliflower rice. And a cup of their clam chowder. The food was very good and very reasonably priced. Anywhere else I ever go on the beach absolutely gouges you.. not here. It was cheaper than almost anywhere else I visited in Oregon. The service was slow. We sat for almost 20 minutes after we were seated before anybody came over and asked us if we wanted drinks or food. But ill let that slide for the value, good food and the view. read more

Mo's Seafood & Chowder - Seafood Near Me - Cannon Beach, Oregon

Really nice restaurant facing the beautiful cannon beach and great rock views! The best thing it is open till late and there are lot of food options and big portions in the menu. The clam chowder was ok but the fried oysters and fish and chips and the fish tacos were pretty good. The best thing was the shrimp salad with lettuce side and it was surprisingly yum. read more

Mo's Seafood & Chowder - Clam chowder / oysters / fish and chips / garlic bread - Seafood Near Me - Cannon Beach, Oregon

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If you're looking for a very reasonable meal with ocean views from your table, this it's a little gem. On our first trip to Cannon Beach, this is our third restaurant we've eaten at. Being a tourist destination, things are expensive here. Mo's is within walking distance of our hotel, next to Tolovana Beach State Recreation Site. Inside, the atmosphere is casual, with tables inside and on the outdoor deck. It was Monday at 4:30, and the place was not crowded. We were seated at a window table that had a wonderful view of the beach and ocean. No one else was sat around us. Our server was Aidet, and she was very friendly and high energy. At one point we did have to flag down another server for extra napkins, lemon wedges, and more water. For the most part, great service. For the most part, great service. While our choices were very reasonable, $14-16 each, the food was average. My shrimp salad sandwich was served on a sesame bun you could buy at any grocery store, and the shrimp salad needed more onion and some celery for crunch. It needed to be tossed in something more than mayonnaise. My Cole slaw good enough. My wife liked her clam chowder (better than at a more expensive restaurant last night) but her clam strips often tasted only of the breaded coating. The fries were crispy and seasoned well enough. Again, a very reasonable meal with great ocean views and good service. Just don't expect amazing food. read more

Delicious and affordably priced, considering it is right on the ocean with awesome views read more

Mo's Seafood & Chowder - Clam chowder - Seafood Near Me - Cannon Beach, Oregon

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After a hike, we decided to stop here for lunch. Able to get a parking spot right next to restaurant. I would guess this would be tougher in high tourist season since it's right on the beach. I have only had Mo's at the airport, so this was my first visit to the restaurant. Restaurant was very clean and maybe recently renovated? Host stand is through a gift shop. We were seated immediately into a booth with a gorgeous view of the beach. Started with a Bloody Mary and it hit the spot. I settled for a warm bowl Clam Chowder and it was very good. They slap butter on the side to allow you to stir into your bowl as you eat. Also, tried a bite of the fried halibut and it was very good. The only item that was average was the garlic toast. I should have opted for the home baked bread. Service was quick and friendly and I would definitely return. read more

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The food was not great and service was okay. Nice to be right by the water and have good views. Dog friendly patio for leashed dogs!

The food is decent, but the service was outstanding! We'd go back just for the guy that helped us, I wish I could remember his name but (Robby maybe). We had the chowder (not my favorite but better than I remembered) the captains platter (great fry on the food fish was a little dry) but the peanutbutter pie we shared HEAVEN. read more

Mo's Seafood & Chowder - Chowder and captains platters - Seafood Near Me - Cannon Beach, Oregon

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Came here to check out. Prices were pretty decent. Didnt feel overpriced as some other places. You get decent value for your money. It's located pretty much right on cannon beach. Easy walk and views. Food was salty, as with many american food, but it's fine. Service was attentive and good. Would consider coming back. Food wasn't amazing, but wasn't terrible. read more

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Wow, I've never tried this Oregon seafood institution before but it was great! Beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean while safely inside protected from the wind, yummy chowder and ceviche and piping hot Marion Berry Cobbler with ice cream. I thought the cod ceviche was especially worth it and delicious. The clam chowder was good but it is a little cream forward, which isn't my style as much, still really good. The decorations and the beautiful view topped it all off. We loved it, highly recommend! read more

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Food (4/5): I tried steamer clams for the first time and they were great. We also had the fried seafood combo and the grilled shrimp. It's odd that you have to now pay $3.50 extra for bread (it used to be included in the meal). Worth the wait (there's no reservations but the line moves pretty quick.) read more

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Located off of Hwy-101 at the Tolvana Park exit. There is plenty of parking around the building and additional parking at the park just across the way. This restaurant is located right above the beach with stunning, sweeping views. During the warmer days, the patio seating offers gorgeous views - less beware of prowling seagulls. There are local, wild rabbits that frequent the grass areas around the parking areas. We always order the Halibut Basket to go. It is some of the freshest fried halibut around. It comes with your choice of wide and we go with the chowder or the fries - both are delicious. The tartar sauce is fresh and delightful as well. Plenty of seating inside with great views. There is a small "gift shop" area right inside as well. Order online and take your food to go and enjoy the beach views from your car or the nearby picnic area. read more

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First in line when a lady opened the door, I explained I tripped on a large rock that held the doors open for the delivery that just came. NO ANSWER, flipped her hair (that was still wet from her shower) and walked away and disappeared into the restaurant. Standing at the "wait till your seated sign" for about 2 minutes a pleasant young lady greeted us and took us to our table. A nice Hispanic gentleman was cleaning the outside tables, was super friendly, was constantly removing plates and asking if we needed anything. Andrea was our server and one of the best servers ever! Very personable, knew her menu, specials and asked if you wanted an upgrade. She asked all her tables about upgrades. Beer was cold!!! The LOCATION STUNNING!!! NOW FOR THE FOOD: It was the worst meal at a MO'S and I have been going to MO'S for over 30 years. Fries were cold, ALL THE FISH (as were the chicken strips) were way overcooked and hard as a rock. THEY WERE COOKED IN OLD/DARK OIL AND THEY WERE SO GREASY. Sorry MO'S we will never return read more

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So, first time eating since the PLANDEMIC. And I just dont see what the hype is about? Over 10 bucks for a bowl of chowder. First thing..BLAND BLAND BLAND. Even with a bunch of pepper and salt. NOTHING. Parm cheese bread was gross. Wife ordered the Shrimp coleslaw. 2 bites pushed it away. Shrimp were soggy/mushy Dressing was bland. The hard wooden benches were not nice after 6 hours of driving. The only good thing was our Server was very friendly and attentive. read more

Absolutely delicious and shockingly fast service. Went to another higher rated place nearby for chowder and they were out, ended up settling for mo's and couldn't have made a better choice. It was busy but we still got seated and served in less than 5 mins. Not expensive either! read more

Mo's Seafood & Chowder - Cannonball bowl and large clam chowder - Seafood Near Me - Cannon Beach, Oregon

Solid experience here, I'd come back. We came on a midweek day, spring, and gorgeous weather so i think they were caught shorthanded with a swarm of beach goers. KUDOS to the management for throttling seating (several tables empty) so that servers could give great service to the customers. We ordered the fried shrimp as an appetizer, you get 6, butterflied, nicely cooked. For my side I ordered the cabbage salad with shrimp; I know a little weird, but i liked it, came with a nice pile of shrimp and dressing. And it was just shredded cabbage - so I added a little salt. My bettered fried halibut was delicious, cooked right, the fries crunchy. Wife got the bread bowl clam chowder. despite me reminding her we agreed we didnt like their chowder. She liked the bread bowl ok, but the chowder again disappoints. Hardly any clams, thick and pasty. Splendid view of the pacific ocean and beach. read more

Mo's Seafood & Chowder - da beach - Seafood Near Me - Cannon Beach, Oregon

The fish taco is awesome! The shrimp salad is magnificent with a large plate. I should order basalmic vinegar dressing instead of honey mustard. The waitress was too busy read more

Mo's Seafood & Chowder - Shrimp salad looks magnificent! - Seafood Near Me - Cannon Beach, Oregon

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Mo's Seafood & Chowder - Cannon Beach 195 Warren Way, Tolovana Park, OR 97145 Visited: February 19, 2026 (around 1:00 PM) Total: $45.26 before tip I really wanted to love this place because the setting is absolutely incredible. You're basically sitting right on the ocean -- waves crashing just feet away -- and the view alone is worth stopping for. It's honestly one of the better oceanfront dining locations on the Oregon coast. Unfortunately, our service completely dragged the experience down. Our waitress, Melody, came to the table right from the start with an attitude because we were still looking at the menu. The tone never improved the entire meal. Only when she dropped the check did she suddenly try to switch gears with a cheerful "hope you enjoyed everything and have a wonderful day." Too little, too late. To be fair, every other staff member we interacted with was friendly and helpful -- this was clearly an isolated but very noticeable issue. Food: * Crispy breaded shrimp -- $12.95 Honestly tasted like it went straight from freezer to fryer. Pretty disappointing. * Tuna stuffed avocado -- $16.95 Not bad, but not memorable. * Cup of clam chowder -- $6.95 Average at best. * Coleslaw with bay shrimp -- $5.95 Surprisingly one of the better items -- actually pretty tasty. * Root beer -- $3.50 Nothing was terrible, but nothing stood out either -- especially for a place with a location this good. It's a shame because with that view and a small improvement in food quality (and making sure servers actually want to be there), this restaurant could easily jump from a 3-star to a 5-star stop. Right now, it feels like you're paying for the scenery more than the experience. read more

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To start off, service was full of personality. The ambiance was decent and the view of the ocean was immaculate. It was clear to me the interior had been redone recently, but the restaurant was a bit empty with only tourists and really old people...only to find out why with the food. I got the shrimp melt with a cup of clam chowder. The chowder had a very starchy texture and there were little to no clams to be found. The melt itself was alright, but nothing to write home about. The clam strips were all bread no clam, so even though I had multiple dishes with clams I didn't taste any of them. It was incredibly disappointing to have such mid seafood right next to the ocean. I would skip this one. read more

Me and my finance got clam chowder bowls. They were both pretty good feels like it has more potato then clam. We are from california so it is not as good as clam chowder in at splash cafe in pismo beach. read more

Right on the beach with plenty of window seating. MO's opens at 11 am, plenty of indoor seating for a group and a small gift store located at the entrance. A small ice tea was $3.00 which I found expensive for the child's size portion. Fabulous and courteous service all the way around. I ordered the cod sandwich with fries. The appropriate amount of fries were hot, crispy, and had great flavor. The cod sandwich was mostly bread; and the cod was in bite size pieces; very difficult to eat without making a mess. The cod was most and had a nice mild flavor. Everything was great except the disappointing sandwich. read more

Mo's Seafood & Chowder - Mostly bread and lettuce cod sandwich - Seafood Near Me - Cannon Beach, Oregon

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Chowder no longer good. Watery and flavorless. I've been to Mo's for years. Not coming back.

Lunch with an awesome view! Three of us shared halibut and chips, and each got a bowl of chowder. Plenty!! Chowder was yummy.. lots of butter which I don't recall, tasty nonetheless. read more

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Is there better food on the coast than MO's.... Obviously. We had spent all day at the beach and I could tell my daughter was getting to the verge of being HANRY and rather than making her wait for something in town... we went straight to MO's. The view is lovely, the bathrooms were spotless, the restaurant was immaculate, and they didn't have a wait. We were seated, had drinks, and food all within 20 minutes. The fish, shrimp, and clam strips were all good. Not greasy and pretty flavorful. I don't care for the clam chowder because I've had way better on the coast. Service was fast and efficient but not friendly. They don't ask how everything is or if you need a refill. They just quickly drop things off at the table and ghost you. I finally just laid my card down on the edge of the table next to the stacked plates to hint that I would like to pay. I would never wait in a line for this place but if you are a mom with kids that are a ticking tomb bomb, than this place will be just fine! Just grab a cocktail and enjoy the view while the kiddos eat. read more

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We come here once a year for a family reunion. This year we had two tables full. Our waiter was fantastic. The food was tasty and a lot better this year than it had been. The waiter tried to accommodate all of us and was very friendly. My 34-year-old son is autistic and he rarely eats with us because of the noise. But this day he decided he wanted to join us and the waiter set up a chair for him at the end of the table. My son had his service dog with him. The manager came out and told my son he needed to move, but didn't offer him any options as to where he could sit. He said the chair should never be at the end of table. Yes, the same chair our waiter, so graciously placed. My son left the restaurant very upset and didn't end up eating with us. In my opinion, the manager needs to be replaced because he has no people skills. He was not friendly and not accommodating. I can only imagine what it's like to work for him. read more

Smell of rotten salmon which I could not eat my meal, and dirty dishes including drinking cups with obvious signs of prior use. Shrimp basket with several pieces of already half eaten. read more

Probably my favorite of the Mo's locations. You can't beat the view of the haystack rocks. Service was OK today and a little bit spending, even considering we split dishes at the table. Halibut fish and chips was pretty good, but there was a lot of extra breading so the value wasn't there 100%. Kids enjoyed themselves and that's what the most important thing was for us read more

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Excellent coffee! Didn't expect THAT in a seafood restaurant, but the coffee is GREAT! I had the halibut fish n chips. Mmmmmmm About 80-90% of those restaurants who do fish n chips get the breading wrong, and it's either mushy -- or rock hard -- after being cooked. Usually when the breading is rock-hard, the halibut is dry and tasteless. Mo's had the recipe right -- and the timer busy elsewhere -- as the dish was perfectly cooked... moist and flaky fish, crunchy breading, excellent flavor. Absolutely excellent. The clam chowder that accompanied the meal was very good, but I prefer a little more clam and a little less cream. Perfectly spiced. The fries that came with the fish n chips were perfect, crunchy and tasty. Generous serving sizes. Excellent service, even though my dear friend kept telling our server bad (corny) jokes. (Don't encourage him...!) read more

Easily the best Clam Chowder I've ever had. Our trip to Moe's made my wife & I's first trip to the NW even better with their great food, friendly staff & THE VIEWS!! There's nothing even close to that chowder or their fish & chips back home in the Midwest so safe to say we'll absolutely be making the trip back to Cannon Beach! read more

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Great location and beautiful views! Food wasn't amazing but it came quick and was hot. Overall a decent dining place! read more

Mo's Seafood & Chowder - View from Inside - Seafood Near Me - Cannon Beach, Oregon

The views were absolutely top-notch and the location was beautiful, but unfortunately the food didn't live up to the setting. The clam chowder had virtually no flavor, and the rest of the meal was underwhelming for the price. Everything felt overpriced for the quality served. Great place to enjoy the scenery, but I wouldn't return for the food. read more

The view from the outdoor picnic tables is the highlight, though the tables need a deep cleaning. It being the start of lunch showed tables were not cleaned from the previous day. Chowder is MOdiocre and seafood too expensive for heavily fried tiny portions. Service made everything unenjoyable ~ slow to seat, slow to greet, straight faced with no energy. This was a slow day, beginning of lunch hour with only one other table. The server was not a happy person when we asked for more tartar sauce and beer. read more

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We got the chicken strip, chili, shrimp melt and chowder. Subpar at best. Decent price i think but its not good or worth it. Especially when ordering out. My husband chili was actually the best part of the meal the clam chowder was flavorless and I asked for salt and pepper and they didn't put in the bag so......its really inedible read more

Maverick provided great service. Highly recommend clam chowder and halibut fish & chips. Beautiful view!

An excellent place to stop and eat. We went two days in a row in fact! The clam chowder is superb and the halibut even more so! Lots of views of the ocean and would be fantastic to watch the sunset from. Service and wait staff were great and helpful. In January it was quite empty and easy to get in to. During the summer it's packed and busy. Would love some more of that halibut. Yum!! read more

Mo's Seafood & Chowder - Clam chowder cup with garlic parm bread. - Seafood Near Me - Cannon Beach, Oregon

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Good food, and super fast service. Had blackened salmon and it was cooked perfectly. Creamy garlic dressing on the cabbage and shrimp salad was sooooo goood. I wanted more to dip my fries in it. read more

This place has been around for a long time and is a staple of the Oregon coast. We enjoyed our visit and especially enjoyed the tremendous views of the ocean. It had a relaxed, ambience and laid-back overall. Our server was a bit stretched thin so that took a while, but we enjoyed our food when it came. Seafood at the beach, can't beat it! read more

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I always see people criticizing Mo's as a chain, so I was a little skeptical about this restaurant being the closest option while we were staying at Tolovana. Our experience was great! The employees were so friendly and attentive, the restaurant was clean and cute and the food was really great! I love the fries cooked the way Mo's makes them. The shrimp was amazing and the clam chowder was very tasty. We were seated very quickly on a Friday night when Cannon Beach was HOPPING, and our food came out quickly. The little shop at the entrance is a cute touch. I love a little shop! read more

Best place to eat on the Oregon Coast. Always great food and service. Everything on the menu is tasty and their chowder is unbelievable.