WARNING‼‼‼ Now that…read moreI have your attention, let me tell you about this place. I almost thought I teleported to Texas for a second. This smokehouse in the Oregon coast is on to something. Pulled pork, brisket TENDER & JUICY. I can't even describe how I had flashbacks to my time in Texas. I am now in a food coma and on my way to take a 8 hour power nap. If you are ever at Cannon Beach, and do not feel like eating fish and chips, please come here and do your taste buds a favor.

The fresh fried pork rinds were definitely the highlight! They came to the table still crackling…read moreand were super crunchy, with a few slightly chewy pieces that I actually enjoyed. It was my first time having pork rinds freshly made instead of out of a bag, and I'll need to find where I can get this more often!! The Cubano was solid. The bread was soft, the meat was tender, a little dry, and the pickles added a nice bright, acidic bite. The sauce was good too. Unfortunately, the fries were insanely salty. We couldn't eat them at all, which was disappointing since they're almost a $4 upcharge! The restaurant itself is pretty small, so I'd recommend coming when they open. Otherwise, I could see there being a wait. They only have one cook, so the food can take some time as well, but they have signs letting you know upfront, which I appreciated. There was only 1 waiter, but were friendly and attentive throughout.

Went to Oregon to visit friends and stopped in to the Driftwood Restaurant for lunch. Nice…read moreestablishment on the main street with indoor/outdoor seating and pet friendly. Didn't want to order a big lunch, so I had the Calamari appetizer with a Nut Crusher Peanut Porter (from Wild Ride Brewing Company). Very good meal, friendly service and casual atmosphere.

This restaurant was okay. I honestly expected better. We had fish and chips (decent but nothing…read moreto write home about), a burger (very meh), and a prime rib sandwich (good but not outstanding). Ours was not a terrible experience but it wasn't great. For a restaurant in Cannon Beach and for the prices, we deserved great.

If you like whiskey, Alchemy Lounge is a treat. If, as with my wife you don't go near the stuff -…read moreit's still a great place for cocktails and tasty eats. I have a few bottles of "the good stuff" stashed around my house that I always say I'll open during a special occasion - which never seems to arrive . It so happens that Alchemy has an extensive whiskey list which included a couple of my "reserve" bottles. This was the perfect opportunity for me to taste them. I had a flight of three delicious bourbon pours, THEN was told about a special rye whiskey which, well, I had to try as well. So much fun, I enjoyed each of my pours at a cost that didn't break my piggy bank. Meanwhile, my wife loved her mango margarita. We also had the ceviche and the smoked crab dip - the crab dish was especially good. All in all, a memorable evening. Recommended!

While in cannon beach, we stayed at the hotel that was shared with this restaurant and I read great…read morereviews. Well.... The menu doesn't match the one online but I still wanted to give it a shot. My husband got the burger and there is no other option than the side salad for it-- why no fries or something? Also when my husband ordered the burger the waitress said how would he like it cooked- he said medium. She says good that's usually how the cook does it anyways. It came out cooked all the way through. We were the only two people there. The board was good, drinks were very very mid. The restaurant itself has great potential but honestly the menu doesn't match and I felt 80$ didn't justify our dinner.

I now understand the recent mixed reviews for Bistro, our evening here was a bit of a hot mess…read more Our Starters and Entrees were good but just about everything else was...off. As positives we enjoyed our plates, especially the Crab and Prawn Cakes. I also liked my entree of the Thai Style Coastal Soup, spicy and full of delicious fresh seafood, with the nit that the slice of toasted sourdough afloat in the bowl served only as an annoyance (I'd much prefer fresh bread on the side). But unfortunately there were a set of concerns: The cocktails were poorly made, especially the "Spice is Nice", which simply...wasn't. Lacking of balance and flavor. The focaccia, I think it was curry cardamom flavored? Didn't work. Tables were very tightly spaced and the noise level in the small room was high. I couldn't help hearing our neighbors' conversations but somehow couldn't hear my wife from across the table, I hate echo chambers! The live music - I'll spare specifics for the sake of the entertainer. Let's just say we preferred the ambience while the performer was on break. The server almost seemed to be trying too hard - there's no need for forced banter or laughter. I chose Bistro based on its web site and menu and was looking forward to a wonderful fine dining experience. We left disappointed.

This seems to be a local favorite. The service is very good…read more The price of the food is the standard over priced norm for the area, so no surprise there. The clam chowder was grainy, as in sand I assume, and tasted fishy. This was not great. I had really great clam chowder this week at a few places and this was the worst one. I had the seafood linguine which tasted fishy. So it was not great and it was expensive, per the norm for the area. I understand the pricing matches the area but the food was not good. I normally give a place a couple tries before posting a review when I have a bad experience but we are from out of town and with a limited time schedule. The disappointment of a wasted expensive evening pushed me to post this so no one else spends the same money, wasting their time and resources. TLDR: No matter how nice you are it does not make up for low quality food with expensive pricing.

This restaurant was perfect to spend my 30th birthday at we traveled in from Florida and this is…read moredefinitely the restaurant that you want to go to. The ambience is amazing with the phenomenal executive chef who will take all of your thoughts into consideration. The food is very local and made exactly the way you like it and you cannot pick a better place when visiting Cannon Beach. Best experience of my life!

Absolutely overpriced garbage. Spent over $300 on dinner for two. Got warm champagne. Overcooked…read morehalibut. A Sous vide prime filet that was stringy and flavorless. The "Big Ass Baked Potato" had to have been baked the day before, then reheated..... ghastly! And then the server gave away that the $16 strawberries and cream dessert was strawberries and Cool Whip! WOW! And paper napkins! And the chef/owner lying to people at the door without reservations that they are booked 3 months out, but he can squeeze them in; the place was nearly empty at 7:30. What a waste of money!!!

We came in as a party of 2 on Saturday night at 10:15 PM. It was crowded but not too loud, and we…read morewere able to be seated right away. We admired their wall of spirits behind their bar. It was tough to narrow down what to order, but their menu was organized well-they went by flavor and then you could find your spirit of choice based on what you are craving. I chose to go the spicy route, and I ended up getting the Bird of paradise cocktail, a tropical mezcal sensation with a smoky peppery rim. This was fruity without being too sweet. It even came with a dried fruit with tamarind powder that was delightful. We split a Pate Board between ourselves. Their homemade pickles went with pate so well. The pistachio/pepper/pork/hazelnut combo was amazing-this was the best pate we have ever tasted, and it was enjoyable with bread and crackers. We loved our time here. The service and ambiance were exceptional. I would come back for both the cocktails and the snacks!

Such a great whiskey bar! First off our bartender/mixologist is great!!!! Lots of great…read moreinformative. It got crazy busy. She is literally the only one here. She was shaking a cocktail in here hand as she talked to people entering at the door. She is is awesome!!!! My cocktails were awesome the Black & Gold and the Buttered Up. My wife's old fashion was great! Do yourself a favor and stop in for a libation.

We had a great experience last week at the Wayfarer with some friends. We wandered in with no…read morereservations and were sat after about a five minute wait. Our server was great, attentive and friendly. The food was amazing, and the ambience was really nice. I can't believe we've never been here after twenty years of coming to Cannon Beach, but we'll definitely be back.

I will begin this review by saying that I've been coming to this restaurant for most of my life and…read moreit has been one of my favorite restaurants on the Oregon coast. My husband and I came there for our anniversary and were very disappointed. Positives: Amazing view! Delicious cocktails, and great service. My salmon was cooked perfectly. Negatives: Quality of food. My cilantro rice was absolute mush. I am not sure how it left the kitchen. My husband's seafood boil was overcooked: crab was dry, almost everything overcooked even corn. For $65 for the bake expected better. The bread was dry and hard. I have loved this restaurant for awhile so it makes me sad to write this review. I paid for an expensive anniversary dinner and got a basic meal that was overall very poor quality. I am not sure if I will return.

The vibes are good. The food is good…read more Good location next to a couple of hotels so it's a convenient place to sneak off too to watch football while my wife and kids nap at the hotel.

Iggy's was a great stop while visiting Seaside! We ordered the clam strips with fries and the fish…read moreand chips, and both were delicious. The clam strips were crispy, tender, and full of flavor without being greasy. The fries were hot, fresh, and the perfect side. The fish and chips were just as impressive--the fish was flaky with a light, crispy batter, and everything was served hot and fresh. The bread is to die for! The drinks were amazing and paired perfectly with the meal. Between the great food, refreshing drinks, and friendly atmosphere, we had a fantastic experience. If you're in Seaside and craving seafood, Iggy's is definitely worth a visit. Outdoor patio was clean! We'll be back!

Dead Man's Isle is a vibe. Low-key tiki den energy, complete with a pufferfish lamp glowing over…read moreour seats. I went with the Cobra's Fang it was boozy, fruity, a little spicy just as described, and served in the most perfect tiki mug (that snake face was almost too cute to drink out of). Tasted great, but like any good tiki drink, it's sneaky strong, pace yourself. They've got a fun food menu too, but I was too full to try anything sooo next time. With a drink list this deep (multiple Mai Tai riffs, a Zombie, a Volcano Bowl for the table), I'll definitely be back to work my way through it. Service was solid and they had their hands full while we were there and still took great care of us.

Cute little tiki bar in the center of Astoria with all the usual tiki drinks (Zombie, Mai Tai, Rum…read moreBarrel, etc). You can also order snack type food (fried tofu, pot stickers, sweet potato fries). We sat at the bar to enjoy the ambiance and watch the drinks being made. We ordered the Mac Nut ChiChi, Rum Barrel, and a 1944 Mai Tai. They were good and served in cute tiki mugs. Everyone working was friendly and over all it was just a good atmosphere with tiki decorations and a lightning storm that goes off every so often. They even have a tiny Japanese Whisky bar (upstairs) is that's more your thing

A nice tasting room in the center of Cannon Beach with good wines and friendly employees…read more We knew that we wanted to get some wine while visiting the area and used Yelp to find this tasting room. The actual winery is in Washington, but I would still consider that local. The number of wines offered was impressive. They had a large selection of whites, reds, and an even larger selection of sweet wines. We each did a tasting which offered five samples so that we could try more of the wines. I liked everything I tasted, but my favorite was the Pear Riesling. All of the wines were smooth and had nice flavor. The employee that did our tastings was friendly. He knew a lot about the winery and the wines we were tasting. He made conversation while we tried our wines and added to the tasting experience. The wine tasting room is on the small side, but was comfortable and clean. There is a tasting counter and then an area of food and other items for sale. Some of the wines for purchase are already refrigerated which was nice.

This review is for the tasting room in Seaside, which is where they are now located…read more.. A great little tasting room along Broadway in Seaside. You get to taste 5 different wines, from an extensive list, and the tasting fee is waived if you buy a bottle. At this point, many of the grapes for their wines are sourced from eastern Washington, and notably Columbia Valley. Standouts for me were the Smoky Nor'wester, a Bordeaux Red Blend; and the Surfer Syrah. The Syrah was good and peppery, but on par with other readily available Columbia Valley Syrahs, so I went with a bottle of the smooth and balanced Smoky Nor'wester (hint: the name doesn't describe the flavor). My wife really enjoyed the "Rapture of the Deep", a sparkling cranberry wine. We came home with a bottle of that, too. If you are visiting Seaside, and enjoy wine, I would highly recommend stopping in for a visit.