19 Best Restaurants in The Oregon Coast, Oregon

This seasonal outdoor seafood-in-the-rough beer garden with a live-music stage and cornhole games sits directly on Winchester Bay, overlooking the marina whose fishing boats supply the fresh-caught, sustainable crab, bay shrimp, albacore tuna, and clams that appear on the short but sweet menu. Bands entertain the crowd many evenings, and families are welcome, along with well-behaved dogs. It's just outside Reedsport, in the heart of Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, and about midway between Florence and Coos Bay.

Have a seat at a picnic table overlooking Haynes Inlet at Oregon's largest oyster farm, which dates to 1981 and is located a few miles north of North Bend proper and fairly close to the Horsfall area of Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. At this picturesque, laid-back restaurant, bivalves are the star attraction and are available served raw, in a chowder with smoked bacon, in tacos, chicken-fried, and in po'boys. Salmon burgers, albacore ahi, and other fresh-caught fish are served as well, and you can also buy your seafood and other snacks to go from the on-site market and deli. 

Order at the food truck window and have a seat in the airy indoor greenhouse-style dining room at this fun and casual restaurant decorated with wind chimes, art glass, hanging plants, and funky folk art—there's seating outside in the courtyard, too. Located in a quiet neighborhood south of downtown and Youngs Bay, this laid-back seafood spot serves up sublime fish (halibut, cod, prawns, scallops, calamari, or oysters) and chips, plus po'boys, chowders, and burgers. Although they don't sell alcohol, you can bring your own.

This casually elegant, wood-paneled trattoria helmed by James Beard–nominated chef Justin Wills offers well-crafted takes on familiar Italian classics, including burrata with grilled bread, baked rigatoni in a creamy marinara sauce, and old-school spaghetti and meatballs. But it's the wood-fired pizzas that many regulars come back for, including a slightly spicy version topped with Italian sausage, Castelvetrano olives, Mama Lil's hot peppers, Calabrian chili oil, and San Marzano tomato sauce. The tiramisu is spot-on, and ther'es a great wine list.

Started in 1989 as a bait and tackle shop (which still exists next door), this casual short-order seafood spot has become a staple of Bandon's small but picturesque riverfront boardwalk, renowned for its crab cakes, fish tacos, crab and bay shrimp sandwich, and house-smoked salmon. Open only until 6 pm, it's a reliable bet for lunch or a very early dinner.

The detailed chalkboard menu of always intriguing nightly specials says it all: from the fresh, crab-encrusted halibut to classic duck-and-lamb cassoulet to Bill's Flaming Spanish Coffee, this is a place serious about fresh food and fine flavors. Originally located in the old Mapleton train station, moved in pieces and reassembled in Old Town Florence, the atmospheric tavern has a great view of the Siuslaw River and the Siuslaw River Bridge. In the summer diners can enjoy patio seating right at the water's edge. Reservations are strongly suggested.

At this quirky tavern on the main road in downtown Gold Beach, try the lingcod fish-and-chips with ginger-sesame coleslaw and sweet-potato fries, the curry-cider mussels, the shellfish tacos with a Brazilian coconut-peanut sauce, or any of the enormous burgers. It's reliably good pub fare using produce, meat, and seafood sourced locally. Although dinner is served, the restaurant closes fairly early at night, usually by 8, and even earlier in winter.

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.

Freshly caught seafood is the mainstay of this convivial restaurant in a creaky-floored, Victorian-era storefront in Florence's Old Town. Whether you opt for patio dining during summer or lounge seating in winter, the eclectic fare of pastas, burgers, salads, and seafood-packed stews is consistently well prepared, and a live jazz band provides some foot-tapping fun many evenings. For a light snack, try the peel-and-eat shrimp and a cup of chowder in the restaurant's stylish Zebra Bar.

Head to this cozy, warmly lit, wood-paneled tavern for mouthwatering barbecue and smoked meats, and at refreshingly reasonable prices in this town where high-end dining dominates. The shareable starters include nachos with smoked cheese and pulled pork and smoked chicken wings, while main dishes run the gamut from brisket sandwiches with smoked mozzarella to sampler platters featuring smoked sausage, cured duck, salamis, and other delicious treats.

This quirky and casual hole-in-the-wall in Port Orford excels at what it does: good old-fashioned fish-and-chips. With everything from shrimp to cod to clam strips paired with fries, the Crazy Norwegians serve it up with a side of pasta salad or coleslaw. Dine in at wooden tables with the mostly family crowd or take it to go to nearby Battle Rock Park.

Bring your appetite to dine at this charming old-world restaurant that's filled with mementos and artwork and specializes in the rich and comforting cuisine of Bosnia. The specialty here are filo-dough pies (called pitas in Bosnia) with slow-cooked, complexly seasoned fillings like spinach, farmers cheese, and eggs, or flame-roasted lamb), but stews and salads also feature prominently on the menu. There's also an extensive list of beers from the countries that make up the former Yugoslavia.

Blistered-crust wood-fired pizzas topped with bases of either San Marzano tomato sauce or garlic-Parmesan cream are the main draw at this convivial, conversation-filled spot on the steadily gentrifying Coos Bay waterfront, but you can also order tasty calzones, pastas, and sandwiches. There's a good selection of reasonably priced cocktails and wines by the glass.

Overlooking the bustling boat basin in the small village of Garibaldi, about 10 miles up the coast from Tillamook, this unpretentious restaurant with both outdoor picnic table seating and an inviting dining room warmed by a fireplace excels in barbecue but actually offers up a pretty diverse menu of comfort food, ranging from poke bowls to burgers topped with goat cheese and blueberry sauce. From the smoker, the St. Louis–style ribs are a house specialty, but don't overlook the pulled pork (best enjoyed in a Cubano sandwich).

Located about 20 miles south of Florence in Reedsport, this homey, family-friendly restaurant—think log-cabin-style building decorated with mounted Oregon fish—is a great place to fuel up before playing on the nearby dunes. The food here is straightforward and traditional, from marionberry-stuffed French toast and seafood omelets at breakfast to prosciutto-wrapped prawns and wild game (a mixture of elk, bison, wild boar, and Wagyu) in the evening, and the use of fresh, often local ingredients results in some of the healthiest and tastiest fare along this stretch of the coast.

Sustainable, line-caught wild seafood—including albacore, cod, halibut, and, when in season, Dungeness crab—straight from the owner's boat is the draw at this festive weathered restaurant with colorful indoor and outdoor seating areas. Fish-and-chips of all stripes, including clam and salmon, are served, but the fish tacos and a sinful dish called slumgullion—clam chowder baked with cheese and bay shrimp—are the most popular choices. You can also buy fresh fish to go. There's a second location 15 miles up U.S. 101 in Seal Rock.

Late in 2022, this wildly popular Italian restaurant and its neighboring sister restaurant, the Firehouse Grill, restructured and combined into one bustling, inviting space—called Nonni's Bistro—that features hearty breakfast and lunch fare, including fluffy biscuits with gravy, salmon Benedicts, cinnamon French toast, and meat-loaf scrambles early in the day. At night, tuck into well-prepared Italian classics like lasagna Bolognese and linguine in a garlicy white wine sauce tossed with local crab, salmon, and prawns.

In a rustic 1915 building on the beach, this café, brightened with candlelight and fresh flowers, sits opposite Three Arch Rock, a favorite resting spot for sea lions and puffins. The seafood-intensive menu includes fresh and simple preparations of halibut, scallops, and salmon with lemon-herb butter, oyster burgers, and shrimp melts, and the meal's not complete without one of the homemade desserts.

This funky, convivial restaurant with affordable, basic overnight accommodations on the upper floor is a reliable bet for all three meals of the day; it's also great for watching live music below a ceiling full of umbrellas, with views of the Yachats River and ocean. Family-friendly and lively, the Drift Inn features fresh razor clams, halibut fish-and-chips, juicy steaks, wood-fired pizzas, and other well-prepared American fare.