If you have not tried this place add it to your list of places to try. The fish and chips are so good. Fresh fish and the perfect amount of crispy batter cooked to perfection. The people working in the food truck are super nice and helpful. This place gets busy so the wait can be awhile. The people in cart give you a heads up on the wait time. We will be back for sure. read more

I was surprised a little fish and chips place would get such good reviews but now understand why! Everything was excellent. Cute riverside spot. Nice covered dining area. I had the fish sandwich. The brioche bun was superb. The fish was perfect and the side of slaw was the beast i have ever had. Add to that the very nice people working there (including the owner maybe) and it easily gets five stars from me. read more

Very good fish and chips. The coleslaw is amazing. We had them at least a couple times while staying at Nehalem State Park

we waited 2 hours for a food after ordering. When ordering there was no warning for this kind of wait. The staff was short when I asked how much longer the wait would be at the 1 hr 30 min mark. This is Wednesday for lunch. Could not imagine how bad it would be on the weekends. But food was very good and River seating was very nice. Would just like a heads up about the wait and some patience when inquiring wait time. read more

We stopped here from Cannon beach and had fish and chips! Delicious, melt in your mouth! I don't eat fried food but I couldn't pass this, glad didn't. You will not be disappointed we will be back next summer thanks fish and chips. read more

Riverside Fish n' Chips - The tables overlook this river. - Food Trucks Near Me - Nehalem, Oregon

Spent the better part of last spring searching for THE FISH AND CHIPS spot of Oregon! It seemed like everywhere I went, the locals mentions Riverside. So I made the adventure to Nehalem! And boy am I Hooked;) They have THE best batter, and they batter the fish AND the fries in it! The ambiance of this riverside eatery is so cute and relaxing. Just sitting by the river on a picnic table, enjoying the best fish in chips in Oregon...can't beat it! They always are ready to help with a smile on! read more

Loved the fish and chips! Complemented very well with their coleslaw. They are kind of hidden away, so a very nice find.

Best fish and chips I've ever experienced hands down. AND it's in a beautiful chill environment. Thanks!!

Amazing Halibut! This place is a Gem. Every time I come here I have a great experience.

This was one place recommended to us when we were staying in Manzanita. I got fish tacos and my other half got fish and chips. Bother were excellent. The fish was came in nice portions and the fries were really good. I do have a few things I would say could use work. There was no seasoning to the batter.. at least that is how it tasted. The other part was it was a cold day we were from out of town but told their was good outside seating. It is covered but none of the propane tanks were on so we couldn't get the heater light make lunch a very cold ordeal. read more

Yep! Made to order in a tiny little food cart, delicious cod, and absolutely perfect french fries. Homemade coleslaw with a poppyseed dressing and dried cranberries was amazing. There's a little patio that you can sit at and even today in the rain It was comfortable with a nice covered area and heaters. Service was brisk and not overly warm but it's a food cart so that's nothing to be surprised about. I will definitely go here again when I crave fish and chips. I felt that the prices were fair also. read more

This hidden gem is a perfect spot for a quiet meal while exploring the PNW coast! They had great reviews, so we decided to stop for a quick lunch and so glad we did. We actually missed the sign and passed it at first, so be on the lookout! It's hidden behind a few places on the main drag, but just look for the sign and follow the fish to lead you to the food truck. There's probably 8ish picnic tables available to sit at with the most quaint view of the river. There were a few extra tables up on a patio that were available as well; honestly I couldn't quite tell if they were supposed to be used for Riverside or if that place was just closed at that time. Anywho. We ordered two fish tacos with cole slaw and a single fish with chips. We waited about 30-40 minutes to get our food, but enjoyed some outstanding local beer while we waited in the perfect weather. The fish tacos were the same as the one piece of fish and were super fresh and crispy. I preferred the tacos just because of the fresh slaw, cilantro, and tortillas. The cole slaw was unique and super tasty, and I could have just eaten a whole basket of those fries! They had homemade tartar sauce which was amazing as well. Great experience from a local fish food truck with several options whether you want just a snack or a full meal. If you have some extra time, make sure to scope this place out- it's worth the drive! read more

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We had the best lunch today at riverside fish n chips. The food was amazing the tartar sauce was so fresh and so yummy. The service was quick and we could tell the fish and fries were fried fresh. It was rainy and cold and we were so happy they had a covered patio with heaters, seating, and clean nice restrooms. 5 stars!! read more

Fish and Chips, the oldest trick in the beach-goer's book, right? Yes, but! Riverside has figured out how to make the BEST fish and chips I've ever tried. The batter on the cod was light and flaky, yet rich and satisfying. The seasoning on the chips was delicious, and not overwhelming. I didn't walk away feeling weighted down, simply wonderfully content. From the Main Street of Nehalem you'll have to walk down a little boardwalk to the grassy area in the back. Picnic tables and river views await you, and you simply order from the food truck and wait for the magic to happen! If you haven't made it to this spot yet, you simply must - it's too good to pass up! read more

Riverside Fish n' Chips - 3 piece Cod Fish and Chips with slaw (tucked underneath) - Food Trucks Near Me - Nehalem, Oregon

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My friends and I were visiting this area as tourists and we didn't know where to eat. We stumbled across this hidden gem behind the shops on the street and it happened to be one of the best pieces of halibut I have tasted since I've tried it a few years ago in Alaska. Chips were seasoned and fried to perfection. Tartar sauce complimented the fish and chips really well. Lastly, I disliked coleslaw until I tried theirs. Phenomenal. Service was quick and friendly. The environment of the location tied it all together. There are red seats by the river next to the truck and it made the experience even better. Good experience and good food! 10000/10 read more

Riverside Fish n' Chips - Chips with tartar sauce - Food Trucks Near Me - Nehalem, Oregon

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Where's the fish?! Fish has turned into tiny nuggets in what was once a "go to" place on the coast. Next year finger nail size? $15.60 including tip for 2 tiny pieces of fish. Restaurant responds "sorry not sorry?!" Continues with messages not living up to the skimpy portions! Yikes! A sad tourist trap now, avoid. read more

Riverside Fish n' Chips - Where' the Fish?! - Food Trucks Near Me - Nehalem, Oregon

Absolutely delicious!! Our family stopped here after a long day at the beach, and had the most fabulous fish and chips. Perfectly fried, savory tartar sauce, coleslaw that is fresh and flavorful. With plenty of seating by the river and on a covered deck. The service was quick, and everything we could want for an afternoon lunch. Bonus: if you want something healthy Butternut is in the same complex and shares seating with Riverside. 10/10 recommend! read more

Riverside Fish n' Chips - Food Trucks Near Me - Nehalem, Oregon

AMAZING!! Be prepared to wait because it'll be busy, but gosh darn it it is worth the wait! The fish is crispy and light, the fries are well seasoned and crunchy and the slaw is the perfect balance to it all. The cart is behind buttercup and another business. There are picnic tables next to the river where everyone sits and eats. They also make fish tacos, hot dogs, and grilled cheese if fish isn't your thing. These fries are the best fries I've ever had and I want their secret!! read more

Riverside Fish n' Chips - One piece cod - Food Trucks Near Me - Nehalem, Oregon

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Best fish 'n chips I have ever found on North Coast. Cod is fresh, batter light and fries in a crunchy coating. $18 and add a piece of fish for $4. Sit outside at picnic tables by the river. Only canned beer, but something for every taste. read more

Riverside Fish n' Chips - Fish 'n chips - Food Trucks Near Me - Nehalem, Oregon

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My friends say they have the best Fish 'n Chips anywhere along the Oregon coast. I had the Grilled Pulled Pork and it was great too.

Excellent fish and chips stop while visiting Manzanita. I tried the fish tacos and the rest of my party had the fish and chips. The fish and chips were served with coleslaw and fries. The seating overlooked a waterway with picnic tables outside. Prepare for a wait during high tourist times but you are given a pager and you can enjoy the view while you wait. Perfect Oregon coastal ambiance. Lots of dessert options right next door. If you are in the mood to top off your lunch with something sweet check out the donut trailer next door. Pro tip: strawberry shortcake donuts are in season right now. read more

Riverside Fish n' Chips - Food Trucks Near Me - Nehalem, Oregon

This Food Cart by the River serves up some pretty good fish and chips. I wasn't super hungry (which itself is a shock) and just wanted a piece of fish or two, so we got a 4 piece instead of 2 meals and it worked out well. The fish took a while to be done, but it was worth the wait. The fish was crisp and moist with a delicious batter. The fries were hot and good as well. It was a good meal. I just wish we were in and out a bit faster. Restrooms are inside a neat little shop and can get busy with the amount of patrons getting their seafood fix. I have no idea where it is so look at the Yelp! map and you should be able to find your way there. We were driving down the coast from Cannon Beach in northern Oregon down to Depoe Bay so it's somewhere in between! :) I will say the name Riverside Fish and Chips is spot on too. Genius! read more

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The food was okay. Not worth the hour and 15 minutes we waited for a food truck fish and chips. One piece of fish was brown and chewy and gross tasting. I did go up and request a new piece which they did give me, but still not worth it. read more

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Fish and chips by the river?! A dream!! A quaint food truck tucked away behind an antique store, Riverside Fish and Chips may be small, but they sure do deliver! Featuring cod fish and chips and tacos, their simple menu highlights their quality. We got a 2 piece fish and chips basket and fish tacos. Food took about 15 minutes to come out as there was only one person working. Man oh man, was it good. The fish was decent sized, the breading was not too heavy or oily, and the fish was fresh, flakey, tender, and juicy. Probably one of the best fish and chips I've had at the coast. The tacos were also better than expected! It came topped with slaw, pickled onions, and a tartar-like sauce that complemented the fish so nicely. Stellar fish and chips plus a view of Nehalem river = 5/5 experience. I would make a trip to the coast for these. You should too! read more

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FIVE STARS! Totally living up to the five star rating, Riverside Fish and Chips was the perfect pitstop as Mr. S and I were making our way south down the coast. We were looking for somewhere to grab lunch and I searched Yelp for best or top rated restaurants near me and this one caught my eye being 5 stars and all. I was definitely in the mood for fish so we made our way there. This is a food truck behind an antique shop, off an alley way so if you're not a local or looking for it, you may totally miss this gem. It's situated right on the river complete with Adirondack chairs and picnic tables to enjoy your meal. The wait was around 20 minutes or so, but well worth it. The fish was fresh and cooked to perfection, the fries were hot and delicious, and that tartar sauce?! OMG. Mr. S and I actually split a basket. We ordered a 3 piece basket and added a 4th piece for a few dollars more. It really hit the spot. read more

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Yes! Tasty, light, crunchy! If you are a fish and chips fan, I think you'll like this. I'm not a fish fan, but this place had some really good reviews, so my sisters and I gave this a shot, and I'm glad we did. Everything was so good. Battered, fried cod pieces were light, crunchy, salty and tender. Fries were seasoned well and very crisp in the best way. The slaw was creamy, slightly sweet, exactly how I like it. And who doesn't like a pickled red onion? Just, all good things. Weather was great so we were able to sit outside in the sun after a long day at the beach, and enjoy our meals with a couple adult beverages. And we went in the middle of the afternoon, so it wasn't busy so the food was done quickly, and the staff working the truck couldn't have been any friendlier. Well done! read more

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pretty sure these were the best fish 'n chips that have ever greeted my gullet. as a native PNWer, I've tasted my fair share of fish 'n chips and I swear to cod, you won't be disappointed. outdoor dining by the river just adds to the authentic ambience - like they just reeled in the fish before throwing them in the fryer. read more

AH-MAZING!!! It's just under $14 for 3pcs fish + fries. 100% worth it! They used hefty fish fillets, thinly battered in a light crust. They are cooked on the spot, so it was ripping hot when we picked up our order. Surprisingly, the fries were a winner. They were seasoned with some delicious savory medley (kinda reminded me of Arby's curly fry seasoning) but they also stayed magically crispy throughout our entire meal. I finished Alllllll the fries. The coleslaw was a nice treat to balance all the fried food. This place is pretty popular, so you can expect a little wait. read more

Riverside Fish n' Chips - 2x 4pcs fish and chips (and slaw!) $3 for the extra piece - Food Trucks Near Me - Nehalem, Oregon

Amazing fish and chips and I actually ate the Coke-slaw for once. Beer battered cries and crispy fish.

It was raining sideways in Manzanita and we had our dog with us. There's a covered patio next to the food cart that's also 75% covered with plastic on the sides. Customers from the food cart are welcome to sit and eat on the patio out of the rain. And of course, the fish and chips with slaw were excellent! Highly recommend! read more

Riverside Fish n' Chips - Food cart from the dry neighboring patio where we were able to sit with our dog out of the sideways rain - Food Trucks Near Me - Nehalem, Oregon

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Came here 2 years ago. Loved it. Came again. Still love it. Fried fish is flakey. Fries are crispy and nicely seasoned. Their hidden spot is charming. 5/5 would (and did) come again! read more

Excellent fish tacos! Fresh made, very crispy! Slaw with cranberries was very good too!

Good fish and chips. Their main menu offers cod but halibut fish and chips was a special limited item. We order the halibut and it was delicious. The fries were crunchy and well seasoned. A small side of tasty coleslaw comes with the order. It is a food truck that is a little hard to find if you're not a local. We were visiting the area and a neighbor told us about them. They are located behind a building on Highway 101 housing a distillery in a small area by the backwaters of the Nehalem River. Call ahead to order because they get busy. It took 30 minutes to prepare our order and they are not open everyday. read more

Excellent fish and chips. Very busy, had to wait a bit but it was worth it. Light batter and crispy!

Came here with my family and it took over an hour to get our food. Mind you, I'll happily wait for good food, but there was no mention how long the food would take to prepare. When we mentioned the long wait, they were quite unapologetic. If I had known it was a long wait, I would have come here another time as I already had a hangry crew with me. The fish baskets and tacos were quite delicious. Standout from other fried fish spots. Fries were the pre-battered frozen Sysco kind but still yummy. read more

They're super friendly and the texture of fish was crispy outside, not soggy, even though I ordered on the phone and didn't know when I'd pick up. It looks on photo as good as it tastes! The only reason why I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 is because the fish wasn't seasoned, almost no salt at all. Nonetheless, we'll be back when we'd crave fish and chips, and gotta watch that sodium intake lol read more

Riverside Fish n' Chips - Food Trucks Near Me - Nehalem, Oregon

Our first visit and their fish and chips and cole slaw were simply delicious and very, very fresh!

Light & flaky, yet crispy batter. Well seasoned fries. Fresh fish. Overall great experience and great food

Wow, please just keep on doing what you do and do not change a thing! Stopped here on the way back home from a vacation in Manzanita. This was months ago, forgot to post a review. Or maybe it was my brain stealth training me to forget, coz sometimes when places become too popular, the business struggles to keep up with demand and food quality goes down. I can't have that. Not at this place. I wish it was down the road from me. Seriously. We did not know what to expect beyond that the reviews looked good. Well, let me say the place did not disappoint. Far from it, I'd say that I now hold every other fish and chips plate I ever eat up to this gold standard. Fresh as can be fish, perfect texture, great batter, deliciously seasoned fries. The coleslaw on the side was fresh as can be. You can tell that everything is made with care and with the freshest ingredients possible. All served up quick with friendly smiles from a couple of efficient gals manning the food cart. You are seated on a wooden deck overlooking the river. If you do get bored, look around you, there are plenty of quaint maritime antiques strewn about the deck. I will surely be back. In fact thinking of driving over this weekend, just for another taste of the fish and chips and the donuts from the cart next door. read more

Riverside Fish n' Chips - The food was so good and we were so hungry forgot to take food pics :) - Food Trucks Near Me - Nehalem, Oregon

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We recently did a PNW road trip and had the best vibe driving along the Oregon coast and stopping by this place for a quick bite to eat. I love that it is by the river, because it just gave off a relaxing feel. Perfect while enjoying the hot, flaky, delicious fish and chips. I really enjoyed it here! I definitely recommend coming here if you're in the area. read more

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