Pirate's Cove was a supreme breakfast establishment. There is an almost nostalgic feeling the moment you walk in the door. It screamed Somewhere in Time with Christopher Reeve, or Kellerman Resort (Dirty Dancing) with the wood paneling, historic photos and memorabilia on the walls. The booths/tables are large and spacious. The view is Pacific Northwest perfection. We spent a large chunk of our breakfast watching boats, people fishing, and crabbing. It did take a moment to be acknowledged or seated, but it is worth the wait. I think they only had one very sweet host, and she was also taking orders, and running food. I ordered the coconut french toast (half order), and a side of the crispiest bacon. I also order crispy bacon, but rarely does a location truly get it right. There tends to be floppy flaccid parts, and flaccid is never a preference, especially when it comes to crispy bacon. This bacon was crisped to perfection. The french toast was very good, but quite sweet. I couldn't have handled more than a half order. My husband ordered the chicken fried steak, with a side of biscuits and gravy. He annihilated his. We appreciated all that Pirate's Cove had to offer, and will return should we find ourselves in the Rockaway/Garibalidi area. read more

Pirate's Cove Restaurant - Chicken Fried Steak with a side of Biscuits and Gravy - Seafood Near Me - Garibaldi, Oregon

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I have passed Pirate's Cove often. The location and view seem great from the outside. Good parking spaces. And one rainy night I decided to stop by quite famished. Extensive seafood menu. BUT... First came HOMEMADE BREAD, which was FLUFFY, SOFT and SO LIGHT with a small ball of salted butter. Wow I thought, I'd return just for that! However...when the rest came, it was such a let down :(( LUKEWARM food almost cold.... - Watery oyster soup that needed much more seasoning and more creaminess to it. - So underwhelming crab cake entree with one small cold baked potato. The butter I put on didn't even melt! The crab cakes were the worst I have ever had. They were cooked with OLD OIL used way too many times so the smell was just awful. Bread, yes, bread is one of the key ingredients. So just imagine, two crab cakes that are heavy, with soggy bread as key ingredient, with some crab and a bit of other usual crab cake ingredients cooked in nasty oil! --The lady who waited on me was very KIND and ATTENTIVE. --The food, just YUCK except for the FLUFFY SO LIGHT bread and butter :((( ----One star - for the service and for the bread and butter! ----Overall high price for hardly edible food! And the lingering odor in there is not great... read more

The food has always been A+. The service was always the same. Most of the staff had been there for years and were estra nice.The view from this restaurant is of a bay along the Oregon coast. There is always something to watch. Fishermen,people just enjoying their boats , even schools of fish . The list goes on . This is a family favorite. We are eager to have you re-open. Hope too that you are feeling better. read more

Super friendly staff are so welcoming! You cannot beat the view, we watched a family of eagles swooping around and playing during sunset. The food was delicious - local oysters are so tasty, my crab louis salad hit the spot, and he enjoyed his surf & turf. We would love to come back! read more

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I first visited Pirate's Cove back in 2011-2012 and still dream about their coconut French toast -- easily one of the best breakfasts I've ever had. So on a recent trip I was excited to come back. Heads up: their hours online don't always match what's posted on the building, and it seems they open when they're ready. We were lucky they opened at 12, but they weren't serving breakfast anymore (sadly, no coconut French toast this time). That said, the food we did get was delicious. The house clam chowder was light, not overly thick, with good potato and clam chunks -- definitely house-made. I ordered the salmon club and it was outstanding: smoky bacon, fresh salmon, tangy tartar sauce with a hint of BBQ, and all layered into a triple-stacked club sandwich. A little messy, but absolutely worth it. Overall, I was disappointed not to find breakfast, but the seafood dishes made up for it. If you're coming, don't count on breakfast hours -- but do try the salmon club or chowder. read more

Pirate's Cove Restaurant - Salmon club - Seafood Near Me - Garibaldi, Oregon

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Amazing food! Ordered the country fried steak and it was absolutely delicious! The staff is so friendly and it has beautiful views! Highly recommend going here! Very quiet and quaint. read more

Tasty food, amazing view, great service, comfy big booths. A great place we stumbled upon. Things are less salty than normal restaurants. read more

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Pirates Cove Garibaldi is now open to serve breakfast beginning at 8am to 11 Wed thru Saturday and on Sundays from 8 am to 1pm . The food was fresh, made from scratch & delicious! Libations and service were also top notch! Highly recommend Pirates Cove Garibaldi. read more

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Driving along the Oregon Coast on the way back to Seattle, we were looking for a nice spot to have lunch, past Tilamook, we ended up at Pirate's Cove. First off, Holly's welcoming smile and cheerfulness was very warm. We were not too hungry so we just had clam chowder and split a shrimp with melted Tilamook cheese on sourdough. That is all good but Holly brought out the dessert tray and we ordered this lemon blueberry cheesecake which was something that will be hard to forget. So delicious! Had to go so took the other half as take out. Nice place. Way recommended! read more

Pirate's Cove Restaurant - Best cheesecake I've ever had! - Seafood Near Me - Garibaldi, Oregon

We stopped at prorates cove restaurant for some evening treats and decaf coffee. The wait staff brought out a beautiful tray of scratch made dessert offerings. We decided to go with the creme brûlée and the chocolate molten lava cake! Both were very good but the molten lava cake is a must! The sizes are definitely share size. The views were romantic and unmatched of the bay. We will definitely be back! read more

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Came here for breakfast and it was great. It was eggs with seafood. Lots of choices, fair prices for what you order. The lady who served us was great. read more

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The food and service was wonderful but the view was best of all. Clam shower and seafood omelette were top notch. There was only one server while we were there and she hustled to get all her tables taken care of. read more

Pirate's Cove Restaurant - Clam Chowder, Oyster Stew, or French Onion Soup - Seafood Near Me - Garibaldi, Oregon

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I hated to do this since I have had great experiences in the past. That said a recent meal here was highly disappointing and very costly. 2 stars are for our waitress (she deserves more-Service was good). Food awful, overcooked, tasteless. I'm thinking they changed chefs or possibly their vendors? Steaks completely overcooked (ordered medium), bread very dry, soup lacking nearly any broth, onions on steak chopped and raw (not sauté). Prawns deep fried and tasted as if were out of a box. Drinks were tasteless, literally watered down. Luke warm even. $100.00+ was spent on 2 deserts to go (good), 2 drinks, 1 calamari (also undercooked and flavorless)...charged us for the complimentary bread. They offered to remake the steaks; at which time we were done with the experience. They did remove those (steaks) from the bill. Won't be going back. read more

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Drinks are a complete rip off. We got two drinks, $14 and $15. They were super small, tasteless and pretty much free of alcohol. It tasted like an Arizona iced tea, was about an ounce and didn't even taste a hint like whiskey. The food is mediocre. There is no reason to go out of your way for the restaurant. My advice ... keep away from read more

The food was decent, and the view was very nice, but the service was shockingly slow. We waited more than a hour for our food and my wife's salad never showed up. Our waitress looked like she was about to drop dead of a heart attack any minute. They had these fun custom salt and pepper shakers, but were dirty and looked like they hadn't been wiped off in a year. read more

Pirate's Cove Restaurant - Greasy salt and pepper shakers. - Seafood Near Me - Garibaldi, Oregon

Food quality / price (value) rating 9. The atmosphere is Surfside dining where all booths have a view. Every booth and table is huge, and seats six people. The menu is mostly seafood, and it even has a large section dedicated to Halibut. I had the Blackened Halibut, a 6 oz filet prepared beautifully. It could have heen a little spicier, however. I got a side of Garlic Cream Cheese mashed potatoes and it came with a small amount of fresh fruit. The wife had the Halibut with Crab, and it included a decent amount of crab, and was also very good. We split a Cheesecake and Berries dessert, which was rxcellent and WAS BIG ENOUGH FOR FOUR PEOPLE! Our server Jessica was personable, efficient, and well versed in restaurant service. This place is one of the few higher end restaurants on the area. read more

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Not only does this place have the absolute best views, but ALL of their seafood is fresh and locally sourced...except the Maine Lobster lol. The local oysters are small but sweet, and are almost as good in the summer! I'm not a scallop fan...until I had theirs! Again, smaller in size, but the flavor is amazing! The fresh, local Halibut, and Cedar planked Salmon are amazing! This spot also has the best desserts around! They bring out a huge dessert tray for you to make your choice! The only negatives I've got are that the portions are a bit small for the price, and uneven... Also, the place DESPERATELY needs to be remodeled. Service is always great! read more

To say this place is a sticker shock is an understatement. Giving the condition and atmosphere of the building... Our fault on the part for not checking the menu before hand but still. Looking at the location you'd think a cute little ma and pa seafood joint in the middle of nowhere..... Our waitress was nice and made some small talk but she definitely seems super new or didn't give to shits about her service... she was very overwhelmed and it didn't seem like she was getting much needed assistance. My husband and I shared a small appetizer shrimp basket, I had a side Ceaser and we each had a small cup of mediocre clam chowder. I had a beer and he had a cocktail. The chowder was not fresh and I've never seen it separated like it was... lacked flavor but it did have the potatoes finely cut which I prefer. Our kids had a chicken nugget basket (probably Costco nuggets) and a fish basket Our total was 73.00 Also, whatever soap they use to wash their napkins smelled heavily of floral perfume which I'm allergic to and left my hands/mouth burning and red...:/. read more

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One of the top 5 meals in my life... Started with excellent oysters....segue to a huge Lobster Tail for my wife and a truly exemplary Filet Mignon for me. Dessert was over the top and the service was helpful but not intrusive. Well Done read more

We loved the environment. It felt like we were eating in a seasoned seafood house and we were! Clam chowder was delicious! I ordered the oriental sauté and it was huge and tasty! (Pictured here!) we also had shrimp Alfredo, crab melt, and crab cakes at our table. Not one complaint! Our server Trellis did a great job taking care of us and it was nice to have a little southern hospitality to make us feel at home. She brought out this amazing dessert tray. We were too full to eat at the restaurant but got one to go! Thanks for a great meal with great service and a great view! read more

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We went for lunch, the server was annoyed that we asked questions about the menu and didn't offer any suggestions for the gluten free member of our group. Fish and chips were ok, fish was dry and chips were soggy. The view is amazing! Chowder had a good flavor and texture but very small pieces of clam. read more

Don't order the Fish and chips- for $23..you will get 3 small square nuggets (probably from frozen) and like 5 fried. It was so underwhelming that I didn't even take a picture. I spent one day on the coast and wanted badly to eat good seafood and this was incredibly disappointing. They didn't have oysters and no fresh or local seafood. Big Booo from me. This is probably one of those places that gets tourists every time- locals know better than to eat here. read more

It doesn't look fancy and it's not pretentious. Don't let the front of the house fool you, the food was very very good. The service was attentive without being overbearing. I would happily come back again. read more

We were looking for a burger joint after eating seafood for 4 days straight but this place was overlooking the bay with big windows. I am glad that we decided to stop because the food was excellent. My husband had more seafood, shrimp cocktail, and the chowder bowl. I had the burger, which came with a really nice salad. They make all of their own dressing, etc. They have a huge dessert menu. We chose the dark chocolate swirl cheesecake. I'm glad we shared it because it was very rich but oh so delicious. I want to go back and try seafood at some point. read more

Great views from pretty much every table, but otherwise it was very mediocre food and service. It took a long time to get seated despite many tables open, and then even longer for the food to come after ordering. Salmon and seafood were decent. Steaks were not good and cooked to well done. read more

This restaurant feels like it's stuck in the late 90's/early 2000's. It's great because of its view, but the food is really quite average and the ambiance/decor is tired. Our server was very nice, but the food was so blah, I didn't take a single pic of the six plates in our party. read more

Pirate's Cove Restaurant - View of the bay from our table - Seafood Near Me - Garibaldi, Oregon

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Kinda lack luster for the coin. I was not into my dish but i might of ordered a loser. My old man loved his dishes. Great view, nice sever, but food was sub par. read more

I've read other reviews demeaning the food, the service and the ambience here. This isn't Michelin star dining, but it is good, fresh seafood. The decor isn't fancy, but who needs it when you have a view of the bay at sunset? We were greeted promptly by our server who was witty and friendly and very efficient. The menu offered a list of fresh items and we ordered from it. I ordered almond crusted halibut and a cup of clam chowder. Other reviewers complained that the chowder is too thin. I think that's a matter of preference. This chowder was tasty and just the right consistency for me. (Some people like their chowder more like wallpaper paste.) The halibut was tender and the crust just right. I ordered the Mario berry cobbler for dessert. (When in Oregon...) Plan to share it. It's delicious but built for two! If you love seafood, you'll enjoy Pirate's Cove. And, as for price, yes it's a bit high. Consider that you're getting a specialty food, that you're not paying sales tax, but that the owner has to pass along income taxes and property taxes to customers.. or go out of business. Property values on the coast are soaring. Owners have to pay qualified staff. We prepared food in our condo for breakfasts and one dinner so we could splurge at Pirate's Cove. It was worth it. read more

This is a great restaurant ! Food was superb ! Service was superb ! Ambiance was superb ! There are some poor reviews but IGNORE them - they are WRONG. Decore is right on for this area, VERY clean and orderly. Greeted when we came in the door and escorted to our table. The view was very impressive with windows everywhere. This will be our go to restaurant when in Northwest Oregon ! read more

Listen... coming from someone who works in the service industry, I have to say that this might have been one of the worst experiences I've ever had at a restaurant. Michelle was our waitress and she was very short and quiet with my friend and I. We are from out of town and wanted to try some local food. And everyone in town has been very kind and warm welcoming! But when we first walked in there was no "Hello", just a woman who said "two?" Then turned her back and walked us to a table... i didn't think much of it at first. Then Michelle, our serve wasn't very hospitable with us either. She was quiet with us for some reason and it made us very uncomfortable. But she was engaging with other tables which made my friend and I question did we do something wrong? We use our manners, maintain eye contact, smile but we did not get that in return. And that sucks when you go out and the server makes you feel that way. And on top of it I was also NOT impressed with the food either. Which sucks because of the prices and I understand inflation and what not, but I'm just overall unimpressed. SAVE YOUR MONEY AND GO SOMEWHERE ELSE ! The calamari was not that great, it was not cooked correctly. Also why are my crab legs taken out of the shell? That made me feel like they weren't fresh. We are by the ocean!! I was being adventurous and trying crab but for $68 I could've gone somewhere else and wish that I did. I'm upset I wasted my money here. read more

Pirate's Cove Restaurant - " Crab legs " - Seafood Near Me - Garibaldi, Oregon

Waitress was very friendly. Menu varied. Meal was disappointing. Plated nice but portions were small. I got halibut and chips with a clam chowder appetizer. The clam chowder was watered down and the portion small and watery little ingredients traditionally found making clam chowder more like a consumme.... Halibut may not have been fresh but were three very small tidbits vs actual pieces of fish and very few French fries were provided. I almost said something, but didn't. Even the tatar sauce was watery...for $23.00...it was not worth the setting or service offered. I won't be going back soon. Other seafood places nearby and in Garabaldi nearby to try next time. read more

Yummy roadside restaurant. Not a lot to look at but oh my goodness, inside was a completely gourmet restaurant with fantastic service! Waited 10 min on a dark and rainy night so missed the view right on the bay but found ourselves in a big comfy booth for date night. Unlike other expensive restaurants the portions were hearty and substantial. It's spendy but worth it! Standout was the steamer clams with the unique and flavorful broth made with porter, bacon, garlic and butter. It was amazing! Just get them, you'll thank me later. We split an order of the fried Razor clams. Local, fresh and perfectly cooked and served with mashed potatoes. They were among the best I've had. Sad we were too full for the dessert tray but they looked amazing...next time! So glad we took the recommendation from our front desk person at the hotel. read more

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Had a great dinner with friends! The mussels were amazing, French onion soup was delicious, prawns and scallops were delicious. Our server was a gem. Will def come back on our next coast road trip. Great views of the sunset read more

Pirate's Cove Restaurant - View from the table - Seafood Near Me - Garibaldi, Oregon

We came here for our 40th anniversary, "big dinner" and were not dissatisfied. I had the blackened Salmon. My wife had the blackened Halibut. Both were delicious and not overcooked. I enjoyed the service as well because our server was patient with our indecision at first. I ordered their Lemon drop and it was spot on. The view was superb and they have classic ambiance like a dinner house. Highly recommend this gem. read more

I do not understand why this restaurant is not rated higher. Yes, the interior is in need of a refresh but that is also part of its charm. Food was excellent. And service very good. read more

Amazing service and seafood quality and taste were phenomenal! Not overpriced and the quantity was impressive! Great dinner outing with my girls and I wouldn't change a thing. Would definitely be back if we're ver in the area again! What a fun and great experience. read more

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we came back to pirates cove for lunch with friends....the hrs are expanded, yay!...i had a coors light, and my partner had a cider...next, i had a cup of clam chowder, and the crab louie....she had the crab legs, and our friends had a club soda and french dip sandwiches....the staff was excellent, as was the food...the view is amazing....i've been coming here for decades, and love returning.....thx so much.... read more

Too expensive for what you get. Food is mediocre, but the clam chowder and halibut is good. Crab cakes were mushy but ok. Muscles were not good at all. Staff was friendly but not very attentive and kept forgetting to bring us things we requested, like refills of water (had to ask 2 times before I got my refill and a clean glass), extra tartar sauce (which we never got), etc. Ambiance is good with great views of the water. read more

We ate here on St Patricks day 2023. Delicious food and great service! My husband had the Sweet chili halibut topped with shrimp and scallops. I had the seafood pasta with salmon, prawns, bay shrimp, crab, scallops and Alfredo sauce. We started with drinks, salad and fresh bread loaf. Our server was spot on and very nice! I wish I would have rembered her name to give her a shout out. We will definitely be back. Oh and the viewof the bay is very nice too. read more

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This restaurant has a beautiful location overlooking the water which is great for locals and the tourists to enjoy. I dont eat much seafood and the steaks are expensive so Im kind of limited when I go here to eating the fish & chips (panko crusted :/) or a sandwich haha but from what I can tell from others the clam chowder is great and so are the steamer clams. I had a salmon dish the first time I went and didnt like it at all. The desserts are huge so I havent tried one but they look great. The servers have always been very friendly. My complaint with Pirates Cove is the ambiance. For such an awesome view/location I dont feel that the dining room is very welcoming. Big old brown booths, like a stale dining parlor. I really wish they would remodel inside to be a little more modern and elegant to match the romantic view. This place is big and has so much potential but I guess with the passing tourists they make enough to not feel the need to update. read more

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