We were lucky enough to be able to get in 2 nights in a row. The first night we popped in after a less than appetizing dinner at another place down the road, and had the fried green beans. Hands down the best appetizer, it was delicious. We ordered a couple of their seasonal drinks, along with the lavender bees knees. After I ordered mine and had my boyfriend try it, he also ordered one. Then we ordered a third to split. The second night we were able to be seated at a table and order dinner. Absolutely delicious. Boyfriend ordered the 10oz steak. It was cooked perfectly to order and he really enjoyed the mashed potatoes and asparagus it came with. I ordered the steamer clams and they were the best I've ever had. So flavorful, fresh, and the broth was delicious, especially with the focaccia bread it came with. We'd highly recommend this restaurant, it's definitely a hidden gem in Florence. read more

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Newport Oregon. Absolutely delightful restaurant and right on the water. Also, you get to see the seals that are down underneath the restaurant and you can hear them as they swap while you're eating. Excellent food and excellent service as well. Lovely restaurant! read more

You definitely want to call ahead and get a reservation. We rolled the dice for a Monday night and had a half hour wait. No big deal though.. we walked around the cute old town and worked up an appetite. The place is small and seating is tight. Our server was super friendly and attentive. My husband ordered the surf (grilled shrimp) and turf (flank steak) with a side salad and mashed potatoes. I had the crab encrusted halibut with basmati rice& edamame and a Cesar salad. We started off with cocktails. Husband had a long island iced tea and I had a Jim Beam Manhattan. Cocktails were average. Manhattan had too much vermouth and the Long Island had a lot of sour... But a lot of time I think that comes down to preference. It took a long time to get our food. It was crowded and our server was clearly doing her best. The food looked good. The server said she was waiting for steak knives, so my husband just used the regular butter knife for his steak. The steak was a little tough and lacked flavor. Would have added salt and pepper to it if there was shakers on the table, but didn't want to ask for them. The fish was nice. I didn't really get "crab encrusted". I'm sure it was there but really it just tasted like breaded and fried halibut. The rice and salad were delicious. Overall everything was good. I wouldn't say excellent. And for the price, I would have expected better. But it wasn't bad. There looks to be a lot of other great restaurants that might have a little nicer atmosphere that we would try before coming here again. Overall, I would skip the steak. (Although the chimichurri one would probably be really good). And stick with their flooffy cocktails. The fish was good. And make reservations read more

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Excellent food. Well prepared and plated. Service was superb. Great spot near the water. Sitting outside was great. Not windy or cold. Reservations go in first If there is additional seating you are taken as you were in line. read more

We had a very good experience here. In California, when you eat on the waterfront expect to pay ridiculous prices for bad food and bad service. You know what you're paying for, the view.....unless you're willing to pay even more; most likely the food will suck and the service will be bad because your waiter is crazy busy. Positives: -the prices were very reasonable and affordable. We got a lot of great tasting seafood and finished everything we had. The seafood boil was great. The stuffed mushrooms were amazing too. -service was great, our waitress was very honest giving us her honest opinion on what we should order. She recommended we share too instead of trying to sell us an additional dish. -ambiance, sitting outdoors on a waterfront you can't beat that. Overall 5/5 I honestly loved my experience so much that I'm ready to leave California behind. California is overrated, that's my honest opinion being a California native of almost 40 years. I used to love it and think that I would never want to leave. I can't say that anymore, especially recently. read more

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The waterfront Depot restaurant was amazing. My family came here for Christmas dinner so keep that in mind we ordered specials and special cocktails from the Christmas menu. This restaurant is small. You are going to have to call ahead and have a reservation, but it is well worth it. The drinks were so fun and whimsical perfectly themed Christmas and paired very well with our dinner For the dessert, we ordered three different slices of cake the mixed berry, the chocolate and the Tres Leche. They were all phenomenal, but the mixed berry was incredible. For dinner, I had the duck which was cooked perfectly. This restaurant may be small, but it is mighty. Definitely add to your list next time you're on the coast. read more

Waterfront Depot Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Florence, Oregon

Another absolutely wonderful visit here. Service was amazing, food and drinks incredible. Already looking forward to our next tim read more

Waterfront Depot Restaurant - Bar area - Seafood Near Me - Florence, Oregon

What an amazing experience!! The staff were delightful, the food and drinks were delicious, and the view was spectacular! I had the Rosemary Gimlet, and it was delicious. My wife had a Manhattan, and she commented that they really know how to make a Manhattan. The Caesar salad with crab was amazing, as was the seafood pasta. Leslie was so fun and attentive, and she made the experience even better. We will DEFINITELY be back the next time we are traveling through. read more

Waterfront Depot Restaurant - Crab Caesar Salad - Seafood Near Me - Florence, Oregon

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Visited on a Sunday evening. Definitely recommend reservations. Inside is small and quaint and there's an outdoor seating area by the water. Had the Calamari Fingers which are not common. And they were OK. Not as strong of a flavor as the typical calamari rings. Also had the crab Caesar salad, and a special halibut with a mango chutney. The salad was great and the halibut was amazing. Service was good and they had a nice selection of cocktails and beers. read more

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I don't know where to begin. Everything was amazing! The food is outstanding. First class. Adorable ambience. Indoor seating is cozy and friendly. The service is incredibly. Absolutely perfect location on the waterfront. Great cocktails, the food was so tasty. Service was outstanding. I could go on and on. I recommend reservations. Very busy on the weekends. read more

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Waterfront Depot is a very special place for my husband and me! We are in Florence every summer, and we always celebrate our wedding anniversary there! The food , service, and ambiance is excellent! It is busy, so I would recommend reservations! read more

We arrived when they opened at 3pm. We chose a seat at the bar. The bartender was friendly and helpful with local knowledge. He explained the meaning of the photos on the wall. I won't go into details so as not to spoil anyone else's experience for their first time here. There was also a younger man working behind the bar who didn't know the menu items well. He was helpful and friendly as he could be, but he really should have been given better training IMHO. We started with the calamari strips and crab stuffed mushrooms. The calamari was very tender but the breading slid off in one piece like a glove. Luckily it was all tasty so no biggie. The stuffed mushrooms were very tasty and lived up to the hype. Hubby had the crab- encrusted halibut and said it was flavorful. I had the scallops with cappellini pasta. It was a rich tasting dish and quite filling. Overall the service and food were good. read more

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My parents are local in Florence, and Waterfront Depot has become their new favorite restaurant to visit any time we are in town. The staff is always amazing, and the food is really great! Very cozy dining room with only a few tables, so definitely book early if you wanna check it out! You won't be disappointed! read more

I ordered the pomegranate jalapeño margarita, and the crab encrusted halibut. Both were absolutely delicious. I sat at the bar, the bartenders were cool, to my left was this window, with an epic view of the river. Really great atmosphere and food! read more

Waterfront Depot Restaurant - Pomegranate jalapeño margarita - Seafood Near Me - Florence, Oregon

High end menu right on the beautiful Siuslaw River with reasonable pricing for this elevated cuisine. Make reservations way ahead of time. We lucked into an outside table but the waitress said they were fully booked for a couple of weeks. read more

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Wow! This is an amazing place. Very small (maybe 12 tables) so make a reservation. We did not have one but arrived about 2:45 (they open at 3) and got two spots at the bar. Service was spot on, always ready to help. We had a couple local beers and some clam chowder to start. I had the pistachio encrusted halibut. Perfectly cooked, so good. It came with mashed potatoes (or rice) and a small Caesar salad. My husband had the salmon piccata, also fabulous! We finished with a slice of carrot cake. Unbelievable bargain for the level of food and service. read more

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We queued up a bit before the restaurant opened. You line up on the side of the building. They seat reservation and then add in the walk ins. We were lucky to get a two top inside by a large window. The staff was all lovely and quick! Started with the pomegranate jalapeño margaritas and crab cakes. We decided on the Alaskan Halibut with a crab sauce for our main courses. All amazingly delicious! read more

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I feel compelled to write a review. Not because I ate here but because of how rude the hostess was. I get that the restaurant is incredlby busy for a holiday weekend but also, try to play the game a little. Overheard a person of one trying to sit and the hostess was like "I know how to do my job." Another couple came in, almost discouraged to wait. The hostess was just abrasive, clearly stressed, and seemed to struggle with seating clientele and managing the wait list. We all have a bad day and if you're having it, own it. It made me not want to wait or return. I'm sure the food is fine and TBH the smell walking up to the restaurant was SOOOO good but that one person alone put me off from returning. Sorrryyyyyy! read more

The restaurant was kind enough to accommodate a party of 5 short notice. Service was quick and friendly. The clam chowder was good. I didn't love the crab cakes, but others in my party did. The scallops and pasta were alright. Overall things were good, I think I just didn't order the right things. I would try it again! read more

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The food and service are great here even when they are slammed. Probably one of the nicer spots in town. I lucked out and got a bar seat during a very busy rush. Great seafood pasta. Cute interior too. read more

an exceptionally lovely dinner here in florence! it's a tight spot and we had to wait about an hour for a two top on a Saturday night, but it was well worth it and one of the best meals we had in the PNW. the crab stuffed mushroom starter is a dish I will think about for a while. The caprese was great alongside-- I was already full and still housed the house made focaccia and pesto, truly so incredible. for our main we split the cajun salmon with pico de gallo, mashed potatoes, and side caesar salad. delicious!!! I don't even really like caesar salad that much, and theirs is top notch. they split our plate for an extra $3 and it was plenty after appetizers. lastly, interiors: our table was perfect. they sat us right by the window on the water for sunset. I was only in florence for the night and can tell this is the best spot in town! read more

Got last minute reservations and had a wonderful meal with the wife here. The ambiance in the place and service were spectacular, and while it feels like a small town spot everyone is just SO NICE. Not something we are used to when traveling out of major metro areas. read more

Came in around 6pm on a Wednesday night, was told it was by reservation only, as they had maxed out their walk in. I guess they just don't have enough room. read more

This is my second review for Waterfront Depot...it is without question both my wife and my favorite restaurant on the Oregon coast...and there are many very good places! And if you go...please try their signature dish...crab encrusted halibut. It comes with a tasty sauce and a side salad and potato or rice (for a small up charge)...if you like fresh halibut and fresh crab...combine these together and you have a meal you will never forget. This place is usually very busy and reservations are a must (but forget getting a window seat...hostess told me these book up 4 months in advance?? Uhhh...ok)...the service is sometimes uneven...but the food is exceptional and far outweighs some of the other missteps at the restaurant -- you will be remiss if you do not stop here for dinner while in Florence. A++++ read more

Waterfront Depot Restaurant - Crab encrusted halibut dinner...it is mindblowing good!! - Seafood Near Me - Florence, Oregon

I think Waterfront Depot is the finest dining in Florence Oregon. The staff and service are top-notch. Jamie is one of the best waiters you will ever meet. My favorite is the calamari appetizer, the Caesar salad and the crab and crusted halibut. I've never had a bad meal here. The seafood con Arizo I'm sure that spelling is incorrect is absolutely wonderful fish and shellfish with coconut rice in a broth served with some Caesar salad and a big piece of garlic bread. Wow!!! Generally you need a reservation they're always busy and it's worth the effort. read more

First time ordering from Waterfront Depot Restaurant. The highlights were the excellent crab cake appetizer ($24) and the unique capers salad, mozzarella, tomato, basil pesto with bread ($13). My Wild Alaskan salmon ($25) was good and came with a small side salad, but I was surprised that a side wasn't included. I added the Yukon potatoes ($3), and while they tasted good, the portion was very small, about an overfilled tablespoon. My son ordered the surf and turf (market price) and added sweet potato fries ($8). The menu listed the surf and turf as "MP," but we weren't told the price when ordering, and we didn't receive an itemized receipt. The takeout process was a little unusual. When I called, I was told they first had to check whether they were offering takeout that evening before accepting the order. Unfortunately, the Tres Leches cake (price unknown) that we paid for was missing from our order. Since everything was packed in a paper bag, my son didn't discover it until he got back. The total was about $150 for two people. The food was good, but not extraordinary for the price. I expected a bit more value, perhaps a side included with the entrée or an extra piece of bread with the takeout order. Most importantly, I'd recommend double-checking takeout orders before they leave the restaurant to make sure all paid items are included. read more

I'd recommend this spot every time. They just can't do wrong. Food, service, drinks .... All perfect after multiple visits.

Excellent location right on the river. Get there early unless you have a reservation. Quaint space with minimal Seating. The server was very friendly and attentive. I highly recommend the crab encrusted halibut! Yum!!! read more

Waterfront Depot Restaurant - Nicely set table for 7 - Seafood Near Me - Florence, Oregon

We had dinner at the Waterfront Depot last night. Great atmosphere, excellent food and professional service. Will definitely be back.

First, the service was excellent. With no reservations, my family of 4 was told there was no room available. Before we got back into the car, the hostess was running out of the restaurant telling us that a spot had actually opened and they would love to serve us. Service overall 10/10. And the restaurant is right on the water, so you can't get a better view. Food was amazing. The crab cakes were probably one of my favorite dishes ever, along with the arroz con marisco seafood bowl. Everything was great - after the crab cakes and seafood bowl, I would rank them pasta jambalaya, Caesar salad, lamb shank and stuffed mushrooms from best to worst. But let me clarify, everything was very good. I will definitely return and probably order the same dishes read more

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Stopped here on a recommendation thought the food was average price was competitive service was decent but felt rushed and I expected more it wasn't bad but it wasn't great likely won't go here often. read more

Honestly, I've never been treated more poorly in my life. It's a restaurant and you would think the goal is to sell food and make money. Apparently, this was not the goal this evening. The hostess refused to take an order for takeout and was very rude about it. I've been to the restaurant before... the food is good, not exceptional, but this is enough not to go back. Hope if you go, you get treated more kindly. read more

Decided to give this place a try as our favorite place in Florence had closed down. I was glad we did. We had the Clam Chowder and Jambalaya Pasta dish. Both were outstanding and way better than I expected. To be honest, the pasta dish was one of the best I have ever had and this is one dish that I am critical of because I have had really good Jambalaya pasta and some bad ones. This one was way way up there. The sausage was excellent and the chicken and shrimp were perfect, but the sauce made the dish. I can not wait to have it again. The whole staff was friendly and our waitress was excellent and very helpful. My only regret was not asking for a window seat when we got there. We had a reservation and there was a table by the window that was open, but we got seated by the entrance. A couple that walked in after us with no reservation got the table by the window which was odd. Again, not a deal breaker and I should have asked to sit there. I definitely would not hesitate to eat here again or recommend it to everyone. I am looking forward to the next visit. read more

Amazing, food was fabulous and waitress was very efficient. Pricing was reasonable for how prices have soared and very comparable. Can't say enough how very tasty our 4 dinners were. We will be back. read more

After a long day of driving and ATV'ing we were famished. At 7pm this place was packed! I had the salmon tacos. Absolutely delicious. Take a chance. You won't be disappointed. read more

We really enjoyed coming here. Great selection of local seafood. Wish we still lived in the area. read more

Great service. Food was outstanding. Salmon cooked to my liking. Sat by door so it was a bit chilly. Kept closing the door since people coming in didn't close. read more

We were in Florence celebrating a graduation from UO this past week. We called in to get a few entrees to go. They sounded really busy in house but were able to accommodate us right away! We had the American burger and it was cooked perfectly. Also ordered salmon entree and a Cajun fish burger with sweet potato fries. Everything was delicious! They even treated us to a slice of cake. Thank you. What a nice surprise! Highly recommend. read more

Perfection every time! We have been visiting the Waterfront Depot since Covid and it started with boxed meals...then we started eating outside and 6 years later my family would prefer to drive the extra two hours from Seattle over going to seaside or cannon beach so we can make the trip here. I personally think this is the best American Seafood restaurant on the west coast....in Seattle chefs try to hard but here it is simple, perfect and what surprises us the most is how affordable it is. If you visit Florence you must go here but be in line at 3:00 if it is nice out otherwise you will have to visit somewhere else. My top pick is the crab encrusted halibut...my wife loves the seafood bowl and kids bounce between the chicken parm...seafood pasta or steak. Top of the appetizer list are the crab stuffed mushrooms or the steamer clams......all of us get a chowder. read more

Excellent! Crab-encrusted Halibut was great and the parmesan scallops were the best I ever had. Bar staff very friendly and made some great cocktails. Can't wait to go back! read more