WOW!! This is THE place to go in Gearhart / Seaside area. We somehow stumbled upon a Saturday reservation, you will likely need one before coming. They run a tight ship so arrive on time for your reservation. We found free street parking nearby, it didn't seem too congested in this area. Delicious, unique, and creative dishes with a changing locally sourced menu. One of the owners mentioned to us that all ingredients arrive on Thursday and that determines the menu. We started with the homemade focaccia and chili roasted carrots. The carrots were wonderful, perfectly done. We loved the pumpkin seeds and coconut. For entrees we had the halibut and seafood paella. Both were obviously very fresh and perfectly cooked. Scallops were some of the best I've had on the coast so far. The chili sauce on the halibut was a great sweet spicy contrast to the halibut. The chocolate ganache was of course delicious also, it had many unique flavors contributing but was not overwhelming at all. In addition to the wonderful menu selection and local options, they also offered some vegetarian dishes. There was also a tasting menu available for two or four people (about $65 / $95 respectively). Lastly, huge wine list and selections. Indoor dining was such an adorable atmosphere. Beautiful paintings, decorations, and lighting created a calm beach town ambiance. Many were sitting outside also which I would try if I came back. Service was extremely fast and staff were very welcoming. I will not forget this restaurant and cannot wait to return. We are accustomed to Midwest farm to table dining experiences, and this exceeded our expectations. Made such a wonderful highlight to our trip to the coast! read more

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Came here for Mother's Day, and my grandma and mom received some beautiful roses. The miso-glazed salmon dish was delicious! The flavors were incredible, and the salmon was a perfect texture. My duck dish came with a heavy salad portion, and the duck ended up being lukewarm. Although the flavors and texture were good, the temperature really detracted from the dish. My grandma ordered a crab cake. It was pretty standard, not remarkable. I really like the interior and some of the wall decorations. The whale planter was especially fun. read more

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Made reservations for 5 ppl on Saturday and was able to snag an early reservation. The place is smaller so it's not very accommodating for larger parties. The place is sweetly decorated with beach vintage decor. Our server was fantastic and engaging. They provided us with a dinner menu, 2 drink menus, and a tasting menu so there's quite a bit to choose from. We started off with the focaccia, crab cakes, and crab bisque. My favorite out of the apps were the focaccia bread. I ordered the seafood paella. It was packed with a lot of scallops, shrimp, and clams which was a nice surprise. The dish itself was okay, not as flavorful as I'd hope. The sauce was reminiscent of a tomato sauce and the seafood was slightly overcooked. Others at the table ordered the chicken, the tasting menu, and the steak. Some were a hit, some were a miss. I'd stick with the chicken if I come back next time. read more

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Wonderful small town cafe/restaurant! Skip the touristy Seaside offerings and go for Pacific Way, less than 5 min from Seaside. We stopped for happy hour! Very please with menu pricing and offerings:) I hope we can stop in for a pastry one morning! read more

The bounty of the Oregon coast is spread across gorgeous beaches, sand dunes, crisp waves and fading sunsets. Gearhart is a beautiful quiet town. We parked on the beach enjoyed a day long picnic. Walking all day, steps in the sand was exhausting. The folks at Pacific Way and Cafe helped us out twice to refuel. First off with coffee and some of the best scones I've tasted. Marionberry scone was dense, with toasted peaks. the rich airy fall apart crumble scone was delish. Nice small cafe but no public restroom. Yes Gearhart beach doesn't have restrooms nearby like canon or seaside. It's a bit of a walk Evening dinner brought us back to Pacific Way to try the restaurant side. They accommodated us with outdoor patio seating and welcomed our dogs to join. This was so helpful and the staff were gracious and friendly. Owners Jennifer and Alan moved from California and purchased this eatery to showcase local seafood and wine. Crab cakes were delicious and fried calamari was on point. The complimentary amuse bouche was cucumber with pickled squid. A nice refreshing bite. Special of the day was ravioli filled with kabocha (Japanese pumpkin) in Marsala wine. Nice combination of flavors with three large pieces of ravioli. I hope the menu showcases more types of seafood and asian inspired flavors from the chef. Lots of options and possibilities. Crab , clams, steelhead, oysters, fresh uni (off port orford) There is a bounty of seaweed at the Oregon coast. Hope next time we can try more fish options and some wine. Also maybe a charcuterie board. The portions are a bit smaller for main entrees but we ordered a few things and it's enough to share. Thank you Jennifer for a fabulous evening and fun conversation. read more

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A review of Pacific Way Cafe isn't complete without some context of its home, Gearhart. Among the octogenarians, young families, tinkerers, weekend warriors, and the handful of us here full-time, you will find incredible stories about this town, some of which date back multiple generations. To say that this is a nostalgic and prideful community, and that many visitors share similar feelings, is an understatement. Gearhart is so very special. Running a restaurant--which, statistically, is really, really hard to do--in a tiny community where the number of residents alone makes this a very unconventional place is brave. I can imagine there are some logistical challenges--from sourcing, to staffing, to keeping food waste numbers down (this must involve advanced algebra)--and navigating the punishing ripple effect of one less than perfect experience. Pacific Way Cafe, having changed hands a few years ago, navigated its share of bumps--a common scenario in business transitions. Yet, it has found its stride. Yes, I too have fond memories of the pizza. Change is inevitable, but it's comforting to see so many components of the old restaurant still intact. I have warm memories of Pacific Way Cafe as a gathering place for many years of laughter, meaningful conversations with friends, and delicious meals. Those memories could have been from 10 years ago, and they are also from last night. Alan and his talented team show up week after week, innovating, collaborating, and evolving. They craft culinary magic in a community where isolation and nostalgia often predominate. I'll let that sink in for a moment. The excellence of the food and the unparalleled hospitality extend well beyond a 100-mile radius. Here, amidst the rugged charm of the northern Oregon coast, they are not just serving meals; they are creating an arena for new memories over the freshest oysters, craveable carrots, excellent wine and a boldly inventive menu. This place doesn't just serve food; they serve up a hearty dose of kindness and community spirit. The true gem of Pacific Way Cafe is its commitment to improvement and its enthusiastic openness to feedback. This isn't just a restaurant and bakery; it's a courageous endeavor in a quaint town filled with nostalgia, continuously striving to enhance the culinary experience. What more could one ask for? read more

The Pacific Way - New American Near Me - Gearhart, Oregon

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Meh. Stopped in yesterday for a cinnamon roll and a mocha. Would have liked a chocolate croissant, but it didn't look like the croissant was stuffed with chocolate as it should be, but rather drizzled on top. Not what I was looking for in a $4 pastry. The cinnamon roll was horrible. Flat, tough, not fluffy as they should be. The mocha was OK, but just OK. I so much wanted to love this place, the location is so nice, the building is very quaint, but I just didn't feel the love. read more

The Pacific Way - Cinnamon roll - New American Near Me - Gearhart, Oregon

We had a great experience! The food was very delicious, that even our 5 year old enjoyed it, she had a little bit of everything. Yes, they have a kids menu. Husband and I had our glass of wine with our food. They have a great selection of wines. They also have a great dessert menu! Yum!! The atmosphere was very chill and classy. There were several families with small kids, but wasn't overwhelming. The owner and staff were very friendly. I recommend making a reservation, even though we were walk-ins (we are a small family of three). They were accommodating, but I would book to guarantee a spot. They do have bathroom (which was also decorated). Fun surprise haha. Indoor sitting, didn't see outdoor, but had benches outside. We will be back!! read more

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A beautiful, quaint restaurant. The food and service was really good. We stopped in for happy hour. They served delicious Oregon wines. The oysters were perfection. Out favorite was the tuna civiche. read more

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Party of one, restaurant was empty. They couldn't even seat me. I guess it was because of my attire after camping for two weeks of a hat and flip flops or ????? read more

Came here on Mother's Day with my mom. They were super friendly and gave my mom a beautiful rose when we got to the table. (My dog mom status didn't qualify me for one) I ordered the root vegetable omelet and my mom had the garlic and spring onion. They were delicious and flavorful. The breakfast came with a toasted bread that was quite good as well. Staff was very friendly, including a visit from one of the owners. It's very laid back. Casual but had a nice farm to table vibe. We got a few pastries, which were good and mochas. The cinnamon roll and mochas were ok but the raspberry and blackberry pastries were great! I highly recommend this place is you're ever in Gearhart. read more

The Pacific Way - Root vegetable omelet middle - New American Near Me - Gearhart, Oregon

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I was saddened to hear that the Pacific Way Restaurant & Bakery closed during COVID after 32 years. So it was a pleasant surprise to see that the owners were able to keep the bakery side of the business open, but in a new format for a new age. In addition to some of their pastry favorites (croissants, berry tarts, etc.), the cozy bakery space has transformed into a bodega with coffee drinks, fresh produce, groceries, wine, and sandwiches. The new name is a nod to family's Scottish terrier. Gearhart is one of my favorite small towns on the Oregon Coast, but it has very few retail offerings in the heart of town. So converting the bakery to a place where you can grab a little bit of everything instead of driving into neighboring Seaside is pretty ideal for the community. There are a few benches out front to enjoy your coffee or pastry and they have an in door and out door and hands-free sanitizer station to keep things safe and moving along. Open Fridays through Mondays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. read more

The food, service, and ambiance were excellent! The customer service was Impeccable- the owners truly care about their customers. Highly recommend this place! read more

The Pacific Way - Crab cakes - New American Near Me - Gearhart, Oregon

We fell upon this place while driving by it...how it had escaped my attention for the 12 years I have been coming to the area, I have no idea. My hubby loves seafood, I do not. However, I miss fine dining with food created not pulled out of a bag and reheated. So I was excited to try this lovely restaurant with its divinely appointed rooms and incredibly attentive staff. From the first bite, it was obvious that these meals were crafted, that there was attention to seasoning, flavor connection and presentation. My husband had the salmon, and I don't eat seafood, but it was so lovely I wanted to try it. I had the game hen, and I assumed it would be pedestrian....but NO! It was bursting with flavor! The deserts are...well just try one. You are going to think chili sauce on a dessert? But yes, do it. Walk on the wild side. You will find that the delicate touches all work and that your mouth is going to thank you for hours afterwards for indulging it! I long for such experiences with food, and I cannot wait to come back and try the steak ...I'm sure that my husband will one-by-one try every other item on the menu. What a jewel on the coast! read more

This is a friendly neighborhood cafe/restaurant. Everyone here was friendly and nice. The new owners even came over to introduce himself. We tried their dinner menu. We found our dishes way too salty. The portion is small for the price you pay but I guess this is the new normal.?? $20 for a chicken thigh, salty rice and one veggie skewer. The leek and crab soup was too thick and chunky, plus this was salty too. We found a shell in the soup so at least we know it's real crab! We tried the tortellini pasta (store bought pasta and sauce). We added a $6 piece of chicken to this dish. Take a note of the size of the chicken in my photo. Crab cakes entree dish should be an appetizer. We really wanted to love this place but portion, pricing and menu is weak. I hope that the food gets better quickly. We wouldn't mind the higher prices but the food was just not that tasty. read more

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So. Freaking. Cute! I am so happy I don't live near here or I would love at Pacific Way. It is the most idyllic and quaint small town bakery, and I love it. It is cozy inside but large enough to accommodate 5 or 6 duos on a rainy day. The pastry selection wasn't huge but large enough for a good variety. We chose 4 items- a raisin snail (I could not believe how tasty this was), a raspberry/coconut/pecan and something muffin (same as the raisin snail), a blackberry scone (my least favorite but still tasty. Chock full of berries!) and a peach danish that was so mouth watering. I couldn't believe how delicious each pastry was. And I could be wrong but it looked like the kind of place where items were made fresh daily and once it was out, that's it. I love that! Will go back when we return to Seaside read more

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BRING THE VEGGIE TARTS BACK PLEASE Those brought my whole family in and now we don't always stop by. But still friendly staff, other good options and clean place. read more

We were excited to eat here based on the reviews and a recommendation from a local realtor. The restaurant was charming in appearance and we were seated right at our reservation time. One of the owners introduced us to the chef's style of cooking, Japanese with Peruvian influence. Later our waitress came to the table. Her manner was somewhat off putting. We were made to feel ignorant when we asked questions about the menu and the wine offerings. We were disappointed to find that the tasting menu was only available in even numbers. Since they could not serve 3 the tasting menu, 2 of us ordered al la carte. Those 2 finished their salads before the other 2 got the first appetizer from the tasting menu 30 minutes later. No one explained that there was any issue. The owner stopped by and asked how things were going and we described the pacing problem. She offered to give us 2 glasses of wine to make things "right". We did get one and an additional side of carrots since one of us did not drink. They also provide an upgrade from the essential tasting menu to the epic menu, giving us larger portions and 2 different delicious desserts instead of just cheesecake. We received a really rich chocolate creation with caramel gelato and a strawberry dessert with madeleines. The wonderfully tart strawberry preparation really paired well with the chocolate dessert. We also had sweet little oysters "naked" and with pineapple "snow" and a wonderful vinegrette(?). The fish ceviche was so creamy and had a wonderful coconutty sauce. We also received melt in your mouth short rib with kale. Very salty but the focaccia balanced it out. Preferred the carrot sauce or the short rib drippings to the sesame seed dip provided with the focaccia. Salmon belly was cooked with wonderful crispy skin and was still so moist! Yummy citrus dressed greens came over it. Unfortunately our dining partners described their meals as only so so. One had a seafood tagliatelle with slightly undercooked pasta. The duck entree was generous but lacked something. Their dinners were finished before our first entree. Dinner lasted 2.5 hours. Service recovery was very good and the food was okay to excellent depending on your choice. Note there is a lot of kitchen noise even though it is not an open kitchen. read more

great service and food. Owner and staff are fun! Bakery is the best in the area! I like the crossiants and other baked goods. read more

One of my faves on the coast, I always have a great meal with great service and I love both the bakery and the restaurant for ambiance. I had the risotto this time which was lovely and the Caesar salad was a standout, I went with an Arnold Palmer this time which was generous in size. Can't wait to go back! read more

The Pacific Way - Risotto - New American Near Me - Gearhart, Oregon

I have enjoyed delicious food here. The ambience is quiet and cozy...love it. There are many dishes and appetizers that are amazing! I recently learned that they are shutting their doors, which is disappointing. read more

I found their coffee kind of meh. Got their cinnamon bun with crossing and that was very good, even cold. Enjoyable. The ham and cheese croissant is worth anything to get, it ranks up among the best foods i have ever had, EVER! Such flaky goodness, such great flavor, an amazing time! Hands down the best, even a day old. Due to the plandemic, restaurant is closed, bakery is open. Selection isn't large yet high quality for the two things I tried. Before opening there was a line around corner of the building and it stayed steady until after I left. Well worth the wait! read more

Excellent service, food and decor! I'll be coming back many more times when I'm back in town! The bakery is right next door. The chef name is Trevor! read more

Delicious food and friendly service in a very nice setting. We had oysters, homemade focaccia, halibut and duck. Everything was very tasty, perfectly prepared and beautifully plated. We'll be back when in the area. read more

The Pacific Way - Halibut - New American Near Me - Gearhart, Oregon

Owned and run by a husband and wife who like to cook. The stuff they make is INCREDIBLE! You know is a small ma and pa shop when there is a sign on the front door, stating that only 3 people may enter at a time. This rule isn't just due to Covid but that it's such a small shop and only the husband and wife are working, so they don't want to crowd the shop. My wife and I got the Maple Sugar Roll and the Onion Bialy (cousin to the bagel) and were blown away by how good they were. As some background, we hit up this place around 11:30am, but they open at 8am. You would think the food would be stale or old by 11:30am but the food was DELICIOUS. This place gets 5 stars because I am sure if you go in the morning you will be amazed! Do yourself and favor and get their first thing at 8am and get something hot and delicious, but if you sleep in and get there late, do not worry, the food is still way good. read more

The Pacific Way - Onion Bialy - New American Near Me - Gearhart, Oregon

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Food delicious serving size very small. Veges were the best. I would to know where they get the baby veges read more

The Pacific Way - Crab cake - New American Near Me - Gearhart, Oregon

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Everything seemed fine to the point of actually getting our entrees. Our reservations were for 7:00 pm, we were seated promptly, and the waitress took our order c. 7:15-7:20. Wine that we ordered was served pretty quickly, the focaccia was nice. (The "by the glass" wine menu is very limited.) Then things went wrong. Our entrees weren't served until over an hour later. The waitress kept coming up and apologizing but no one offered us any food to nibble on while we waited. And then they were served in a staggered fashion. My wife got her duck first after about 1:20-25 minutes while I didn't get my halibut until 1:40 minutes after ordering. When I finally got my entree, the halibut was overcooked, dry and tasteless. It was served on a very tired bed of kale (I think). We were finally told by the owner who was somewhat apologetic that they'd "overbooked for that night, there were only two people in the kitchen, and they were doing a heck of a job." Huh? That's an excuse? No "you're totally comped, here's some more wine, desserts on the house." Nothing like that which would have helped immensely. ' Instead, he said "what can we do? Would you like more wine?" What? My wife - who was treating me for my birthday - said, well, you could reduce the cost. So the owner charged us half, though by overbooking he'd apparently made more more for the night. Not classy at all. Of course, overbooking implies they're trying to make money more than anything else, as does an understaffed kitchen. This was supposed to be my birthday dinner and we went to Pacific Way because of good reviews. But no one said anything about that whatsoever as the time went by. Our whole night was ruined, even if it hadn't been a birthday dinner. This placed among the bottom five worst experiences I have ever had anywhere for dinner. The wait staff wouldn't even look at us as we left. Embarrassed I guess. We will NEVER go back to Pacific Way or recommend it after that pretty terrible night. read more

We went here every morning while we were visiting. Their baked goods are so delicious and flaky. My favorite was the ham and cheese and plain croissant. It is adorable inside, pretty tiny area so we opted to take our stuff to go. There was only one worker doing everything and she was positive, quick, and super nice for being so busy! read more

My aunt, whom I was traveling with, had been thinking about the pastries she bought from this bakery 10+ years ago- so we had to stop by to see if they held up. They did! Absolutely delicious and flaky. We also stopped in for dinner, and savored every bite. The mushroom risotto and the chowder were divine. Our waitress was friendly and kind. read more

The Oregon coast is full of surprises. There are sleepy little towns and then the bigger, more well-known spots for tourists. And somewhere in between this world, you have Gearhart. The town itself is sleepy and small enough, but then there's this really adorable bakery and cafe that's just made for the rental car and hotel crew. We were the latter, and we wandered in one morning to top off our breakfasts with a pastry. It's about the only game in town for baked goods, but I can't stand the idea of having a bakery nearby and me not going in to check it out. I've had dreams about taking road trips with just that in mind--sussing out the best bakeries and trying something from every single one of them. We'd hit up all the bakeries, chocolate shops, and fancy food joints along the way. On this particular morning it was just pastries, and just one bakery, and this was it. The case was near empty, and they were just selling the last few baked goods. The lesson learned: get there early! Even though it's not the most touristy town, the word is out and they said they sell out by 11 or 12 regularly. The fruit tart in the case was enticing, and as the only item left, it was the obvious choice. read more

The food, service, and ambience was amazing. Every dish was extremely well executed! The crab cakes and green beans stood out along with the homemade focaccia. Oysters were also extremely fresh. This establishment is far above its current 4.1 rating! read more

We had a fabulous dinner 2 days ago! Some had halibut, 3 of us had the mushroom Risotto. Halibut was outstanding. Risotto was the all out stand-out. Delicious. We're so happy to see Pacific Way come back. Wonderful. read more

Really delicious! Seafood pasta was a hit. Great spot especially if staying at the Drifthaven across the street.

The worst dining experience ever. I wasn't able to reserve a dinner at Stephanie Inn so decided to search for other fine dining experiences around. The Pacific Way came out as one of the options with a lot of 5-star reviews. My family and I came in very enthusiastic and decided to try their 12-course chef tasting "Epic" menu. Two of us decided to pair it with the wine flight. There wasn't many other people in the restaurant at that time, so we hoped for fast service... Boy were we wrong. Those 12 courses in the menu are grouped into groups, like 3 different salads, or 2 desserts. Given that they are all served "for share" in small portions, I expected them to be delivered in groups. Hell no, they all were delivered one-by-one with 15-20 minutes between them. We spent the first 2 hours hungry there until we finally reached the main courses. We spent whole 3!!! hours there, most of the time waiting for the next course with a ruined mood. Besides being slow, the service was just terrible: they often brought the wine after we were done with the course it was supposed to be paired with; one of the wine courses was just skipped completely and brought together with the dessert (apology? What apology?); they brough a course (remember, all dishes are for share) without bringing individual plates, so we had to pass that dish plate along the table eating from it one by one. Or no silverware for another course. So much of "fine dining". The food was mostly good, but desserts were disappointing. And in the end, when it was clear that it was a 0 tip service, they had an audacity to slap us with 22% service fee since we had a "large" group of 5. We had just one evening in the area, and they ruined it completely; they stole our evening (I was sure I would catch the sunset since it was more than 2.5 hours later than our reservation time), they ruined our mood with the terrible service, and they didn't have any regret nor apologized for that. I'd better went to McDonalds. Avoid at all costs. Not worth even a single star. read more

Pacific Coast Café is a delightful coffee shop in the small town of Gearhart that sells Jambot donuts....so save the l drive to Astoria and stop here for JamBot and good cup of coffee read more

I am writing an update because the bakery is NOT CLOSED only the restaurant is. It is still the best. The owners still work day and night to create exquisite baked goods. They have expanded their bakery side and also have basic groceries you can buy as well as to go lunch type items. I repeat, THE BAKERY IS NOT CLOSED. read more

Killer pastries, but you will wait in a line outside for awhile if you get there in the morning. It's only the owners who work there. The coffee is decent, they serve Umbria, but it's not craft at all. Latte is foamy and over aerated, so if you're like me and a bit of a latte snob (I rarely get them so when I do perhaps my expectations are too high) get an americano. Ham and cheese croissant and their banana muffin with coconut flakes on top are our favorites. Will always wait in line for the pastries even when it's cold, but should probably have a coffee in hand while doing so! read more

The Pacific Way - Assortment of sweet and savory! - New American Near Me - Gearhart, Oregon

Have not been to this restaurant in a few years and I was not disappointed with the service the food or the atmosphere. The new owners do a terrific job of making you feel welcome and have a close relationship with the chef who makes sure the nuances of the meal are communicated. The Crusted Halibut was splendid and my wife had the Steelhead which looked equally delicious. A must place for dinner if you visit the North Coast read more

So exquisitely decorated, great good, best in the area! A family tradition for decades

For 2 bills the food was so/so and the waitress was subpar. What's the deal with the remote card processors and the waitress hovering over you as you process your own bill? The a receipt with suggested additional tip increments? Tips are earned by providing additional service. Perhaps the kitchen had a bad night. They did run out of the first item on their tasting menu by 6:30 on Saturday night. We will still tip well if the service is good. read more