9 Best Restaurants in The Oregon Coast, Oregon

Two walls of windows allow diners at this stylish downtown bistro spectacular ocean panoramas, but the views inside are pretty inviting, too, from the modern artwork provided by sister establishment Hawthorne Gallery to the artfully presented and globally influenced food. Start with the local clams sautéed in butter or the crispy artichoke with aioli, before graduating to slow-roasted pork porchetta with a rosemary apple sauce or grilled local rockfish with a tarragon beurre rouge. Weekend brunch favorites include smoked-steelhead hash with roasted tomatoes and hollandaise, and the lamb burger with jalapeño jam and brie.

Inside this lively establishment with pitched-timber ceilings, skylights, and a solarium-style beer garden, you'll find one of the state's most impressive craft breweries and a taproom specializing in house-fermented, -pickled, and -smoked ingredients. It may sound like a slightly odd concept, but the food is creative and delicious, with dishes like house-smoked salmon, maitake mushroom eggs Benedict, kimchi rice bowls, and pulled pork sandwiches leading the way. The brews and other artisanal beverages here are just as innovative, from lemongrass-infused saison to goji berry–and–hibiscus kombucha.

The specialty at this bustling downtown bistro is hearty German fare, but you'll also find a selection of slow-smoked barbecue and local seafood dishes, from tender brisket sandwiches to panfried oysters. The skylit, tile-floor dining room has natural wood and mounted animal heads on the walls, and there's a pet-friendly patio outside.

Before or after taking an oceanfront walk along nearby Nye Beach, warm up with a piping-hot espresso, a croissant breakfast sandwich, or a bowl of tomato-basil soup at this funky bakery café with a cozy, shabby-chic dining area. The space doubles as a clothing and jewelry boutique.

In the same complex as the Cannery Pier Hotel, this stylish bi-level space has magnificent views of the river and bridge to Washington. Inside, high ceilings are supported by ancient fir timbers, and an extensive menu focuses on creative seafood and meat grills, including roasted, spice-encrusted duck breast with orange marmalade glaze, and seared wild local salmon with an arugula-strawberry salad and a star anise–balsamic vinaigrette. You'll also find more affordable burgers, pastas, and vegetarian options. 

His lordship has a lot going for him: a cliff-top setting, a comfortable and spacious dining area in a dramatic contemporary building, sunsets visible through picture windows overlooking Face Rock Beach, and occasional live music on weekends. The upscale menu features plenty of steaks and local seafood; try the nut-crusted halibut, Pacific lingcod with a coconut curry sauce, or wild prawns with garlic butter and sherry. 

Next to the little post office in Charleston Marina, this canary-yellow food stand dispenses delicious burgers, fish-and-chips, seafood tacos, and other freshly made short-order fare, which you can enjoy at one of the outdoor tables or take with you for a picnic at one of the beach parks nearby. Specialties include Tsunami burger with jalapeños, grilled onions, bacon, and blue cheese, and the clam roll sandwich topped with a calamari dressing—be sure to order a side of the crispy garlic fries.

One of the best features of this cheerful café in sleepy Nehalem village, just down the road from Manzanita, is that the kitchen offers just about anything you might be in the mood for at breakfast and lunch, from fancy egg dishes and comforting cinnamon French toast to Cobb salads and burgers on homemade brioche buns—it's a remarkably varied menu for such a small place. There's also a full bar with a great selection of drinks and craft beer and Oregon wine as well.