Restaurants in Brookings

“We had such a wonderful experience at this sushi restaurant in Brookings! The food was absolutely delicious, and the sushi was some of the best we’ve ever had—fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The desserts were also amazing, and the fun specialty drinks made the meal even more enjoyable.

The atmosphere is beautiful but still comfortable and welcoming. It’s a great place for a family dinner, a date night, or a special celebration. We will definitely be back!”

“The most amazing blueberry pancakes! Fast, friendly service. Highly recommend!! 💕”

“Another fun meal today... a warm greeting by the staff... I so enjoy dining at this place...!”

“excellent sandwiches and garlic fries!”

“Oh my gosh, we went here the other day for the 1st time and what a delight. From friendly staff, excellent breakfast and awesome coffee!! They have quite the menu selection. The inside is cozy and comfy. Kinda reminds you of home. A must try if you haven't yet!! We will be back to try other menu items. Thanks for bringing a great place to Brookings.”

“We visited the Black Trumpet Bistro on a quiet, rainy Sunday night in December, to celebrate our engagement. We were seated as walk-ins with no wait. Our expectations were high after hearing a pair of locals share their story of a wonderful experience here. After being seated, we were greeted by Tyler. His masterful description of the specials made it difficult to pass on these dishes. We placed our order for an appetizer; my fiancée chose the cioppino, and I chose the ribeye steak with garlic mashed potatoes, resisting the temptation of the steak and lobster, and adding a side of champagne risotto that was paired with the aforementioned surf and turf. Tyler brought us some warm rosemary focaccia bread with oil and balsamic, which was quickly devoured. Our appetizer arrived; we chose the whipped ricotta crostini . A perfectly toasted crostini, a light spread of fluffy ricotta, topped with a blend of tomatoes, balsamic, and basil. Delicious and juicy with a touch of sweet, we were very excited for the rest of our meals after this dish set a high bar! While waiting for our main course, we began to look over the cocktail menu and wine list. We didn't plan on having cocktails or wine, but their offerings made our choice to abstain seem like we could really be missing out. We tried two specialty cocktails, both of which were very well received. One seasonal, “Grinch”-themed cocktail nailed the color and went down smooth. The other, the “Blueberry Hill,” with house-infused blueberry liqueur, was also excellent. I also ordered a glass of Ferrari-Carano Sauvignon Blanc (Kim Crawford is also available) with the thought that it would pair well with the champagne risotto. The wine list had some of my personal favorites, like Conundrum’s red blend and varieties from Duckhorn, Rombauer, and Caymus. A very good list! Our entrées arrived, along with more bread, and looked excellent. The cioppino was piled high. My fiancée had no complaints and soaked up nearly all the delicious broth with the warm focaccia. My steak was cooked to a perfect medium-rare and was incredibly tender. The gorgonzola cream sauce was thinner than I expected but still had great flavor that paired well with the ribeye, and probably would with any steak. The risotto left just a tiny bit to be desired, but I imagine when it is served with the dish it was intended for (the lobster tails or steak and lobster), it would really have given me what I was looking for! We also ordered the chocolate cake for dessert. Presented well and served cold, it was thick and rich. It certainly checks the box for chocolate lovers, but I suspect this is not a dish that is made in-house. I could be wrong, but it didn't strike me as though this place has a dedicated pastry chef handling the desserts. All in all, we had an excellent meal and would encourage others to visit this establishment. Constructive criticisms: The presentation of the ribeye could be improved. It’s tough to serve mashed potatoes and make them pretty. My only suggestion would be to pipe them through a pastry bag or switch from mashed potatoes to another potato dish, like a Hasselback or layered au gratin. But to be clear, my dinner was in no way disappointing. The tables are set with a tablecloth and a “roll-up” of silverware. This is fine! But a candle, salt and pepper shakers, and maybe setting the silverware with a bread plate would really make these tables feel a bit more luxurious and inviting. If these are the best criticisms I can come up with, this place is doing something very right! Great job, Black Trumpet Bistro! You made our engagement celebration truly memorable.”

“We just moved to Crescent City not too long ago and the options for vegans are slim. While we were in Brookings yesterday I ordered the Vachos and the veggie wrap to take home for dinner! my goodness the best food I have had in a long time! The lady that helped me was super kind and helpful! She shared my enthusiasm with that vegan cheese! The rest of the day I annoyed my husband with how much I love that food! I can't wait to come back!”

“Seriously so happy we have this place in Brookings! The quality and flavor of the food for the price is so uncommon. Seriously cheaper than a poor quality fast food place. I cannot get enough of the smash burger! I have eaten here 2+ times a week since they opened.”

“great food, high quality ingredients.”

“Tried the flight and beers were all top notch. Liked that they had multiple darker beers alongside some good IPAs.
They also have beer shades! Little huts to protect from getting light struck - they know beer!
Nice big place. Came back later in the day for live music, comfy couch, and some more brews.”

“Stopped in last night and had a couple of IPAs that were delicious. Also love the theme! The brewer was super friendly and even gave us a mini tour even though it was close to closing. We’ll definitely be coming back here next time we pass through!”

“Great food, service, and atmosphere! An absolute must try in Brookings!”

“Amazing food that never disappoints! They have the best breakfast burritos that you can customize! Chile rellenos are very good as a plate or in a burrito, fish tacos are a must try! Great food at a reasonable price, very authentic and seasoned well!”

“Stopped in here while visiting family - one of the best sandwich spots we’ve ever been to. Every time we travel we love to find a good sandwich spot and let me tell you, we’d drive the 14 hours from home again just to get this food. Thank you Railroad Deli!”

“Ordered take out and it was delicious! Price, quality and service were all superb. Had a pepperoni and a Greek type- can’t remember the name but it was the star of the show. Both pizzas- sauce, crust, flavor- were wonderful.”

“Everything they make is good.”

“The best little coffee shop hands down! Coffee is locally roasted and the variety of drinks is amazing. Fully customizable drinks that range from coffees to smoothies and the Booster, a great pick me up if someone isn't in the mood for Java. Near the port and other shops so you can grab a drink, maybe a pastry, and enjoy the coast!”

“Kyler was seriously one of the best workers I've met in a while. Fast, friendly, and funny. Very efficient. I wish I had coworkers like him😎😁🤘”

“Raspberry white chocolate mocha, and a breve brown brown sugar breve the service was excellent the shots were bored. Well in the atmosphere was amazing! Salted white chocolate caramel scone, and Wildberry scone, both were absolutely out of this world!”

“I always have a great time stopping by here when I need a quick pick me up. The drinks are consistently delicious and the energy from the people working there always puts a smile on my face. It is honestly my go to spot when I am out running errands and need something tasty to keep me going.”

“My son just was mailed a Dutch bros gift card yesterday for finishing kindergarten registration.. he knocked on all the neighbors door showing them and asking their order 😆 he slept with it, and even took it to school with him today. It hasn’t left his hand ❤️ not so much a review, but I thought it was adorable. (But duh, we all love Dutch! )”

“I love this place I feel like I am constantly in here but it's totally worth it the staff are super friendly and everyone seems to get along and click in here. Also there food is freshly off the grill I haven't tried the whole menu believe it or not but what I have are was really good. I mainly go in to gamble , 😀”

“Was here for dinner when they opened at 4 pm. Come early. They fill up. Menu is delightful and hard to choose what you want. I had the shrimp with mango salsa and bacon over grits. The bacon was a little salty for me but taste blended really well with the mangos. Shrimp was Devine. I love grits and to tell the truth I could have made a meal of just grits they were so good. Definitely will be back next trip. I do wish they would add tiramisu for a desert choice. We had the chocolate mousse It was wonder like eating a truffle.”

“great communication. great directions. good size crab. so cool you offered to clean crack and cook! Stephanie answered all of my 27 questions 😆 a really cool experience. my first time buying off the dock! so happy to support y'all. see ya next time 🦀 *”

“I love this place, everytime I'm in town I stop and get something different. Top notch food great service!!!! Give them a try you won't be disappointed!!!!”

“It was really nice for a dive bar style bar. The service was really good they have a discount on a drink or free drink for birthdays. They had a dj and good music the vibes were really good the drinks were very good aswell got the food fast and it was pretty good. Prices are good for a bar. They have pool and lottery machines. They aslo have an outdoor area and mega jenga the bartender and the bounce were amazing and funny.”

“My favorite spot for a family dinner. The food is fantastic, recipes taste like they’ve been created over generations of people who love celebrating life around good food. I highly recommend the mocajete if you like heat.”

“HIGHLY RECOMMEND the Baja Tacos and the Sliders. We had a great experience and it was all sooo good. We will definitely be back! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Pics in comments!”

“Don't pass it by!! So good! Great food and friendly service!

We stopped at Rancho Viejo while passing through the area and was so warmly greeted as we entered the restaurant. The hospitality didn't end there. Wait staff quickly brought out warm chips and salsa. Our order was taken promptly and the food came out quickly and very hot. It was delicious!!

I ordered a hard, ground beef taco and chicken enchilada with green sauce. I would order both again and again! Hubby order carnitas tamale with green sauce and soft chicken taco. Food tasted homemade and we haven't had green sauce that good for a long time.

I definitely recommend this place for good food and great service!!!”

“We come to Crescent City once a year and always stop at Dairy Queen in Brookings, OR They have a beautiful new building.”

“great staff, even greater food! great selection of local brews”

“Can we all say Steamer clams. YUM!! It's by far the best I have had in a 400 miles radius. I have had them at many places and none compare to the Catalyst. The flavor is on point, that sausage really tops it off. I will always get the steamers. Also the Coastal Lemonade drink is awesome 👌. Their fresh oysters are great too when served on the half shell, not a fan of the ones served in a plastic cup. Just doesnt feel right. Happy to see they are serving their drinks in glasses now, not plastic cups. I highly suggest checking this spot out. They offer out door seating which is great on a sunny day. 🌞 customer service has always been good.”

“Good food and good service. Please turn down the live music. It is so loud both inside and out that you can't talk over it. Nice music, it's just a couple of notches too loud. Thanks!”

“Great food and a fair price. I also like that you can sit inside or out. If I had to find a negative it would probably be the choice of music being played. Metal is not truly conducive to a relaxed atmosphere for eating.”

“Great food all around the best around on the coast for sure. Sizes are proportional as well as the flavor. Owners are amazing as well as staff. Cozy atmosphere”

“Our family orders food from here, often. Good food, generous portions, at a decent price. Convenient location to grab and go.”

“awesome food, great prices, great service, the people are very friendly and fast! highly recommend them.”

“great food and better service”

“This spot is a real gem for authentic Mexican food. The flavors were vibrant and clearly made with fresh ingredients, and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. It’s the kind of place where you know you’re going to get a hearty, delicious meal, and the service was quick and friendly, making for an overall great dining experience.”