Our first time here...the server was super sweet and the food....well it was delicious. We asked what the servers favorite was and she said she would eat the salmon tacos everyday if she could....and we agree! My son got some Tillamook ice cream with whip n sprinkles after his meal...and his excitement says it all.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Phillip Toynton
Food was okay - halibut was dry.Expensive meal for okay.Service was excellent.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Clam Chowder, Halibut Fish and Chips, Halibut Sandwich
Heidi Parkington
My husband and I ate here on a Monday night so it was quiet.Everything was super fresh. We had a small steak and it might be the best I've ever had. Perfectly cooked and I rarely eat steak. The seafood was very fresh. We had the crab starter and added shrimp to our salad. Also had halibut.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Simone “Katia” Murphy
Absolutely loved it. The key lime pie ? was authentic. Most try... the amazing employees were great and smooth. Food was very good. The halibut was just right . The halibut sandwich was just as good .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shannon Ray
The Veggie burger and fries were worth the $16.50. It's always nice when there are vegetarian options. They also had a pasta Primavera with olive oil or butter.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Fries
John Taylor
Had the fish and chips, it was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Halibut Fish and Chips
Mark meidra
Been going here since 1996-97 when the Cross’s bought it. A young family owed restaurant that I loved going to and support. I’m gonna go there this weekend ???
Alex de la Torre
Ate here in June 2022. Had the fish and chips. Was delicious. Service was quite friendly as well. However, I had to take a star away because the prices are awfully expensive for such a casual place. Would recommend if you are willing to spend the extra dough.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Halibut Fish and Chips
Mark Oakley
I found a salad I could eat. Hard being GF in a restaurant that deep fries everything in flour, including fries. A Shrimp Louis will run ya $22, and you get a half cup of shrimp. Still
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Anna Westin
Clam chowder was ok, sandwiches were mediocre and extremely overpriced. My friend ordered a filet mignon that came over cooked with 4 pieces of also over cooked asparagus lolVery limited menu, seemingly understaffed so service was also just ok... Nothing special, wouldn't recommend if visiting for the day.
I have driven by this place many times and also seem to remember it being listed in an Oregon guide as the place to go for the latest gossip in Manzanita, but only stopped by now. Not sure about gossip, but we enjoyed having lunch after a visit to Nehalem Bay. Lots of seafood, steaks, sandwiches, and burgers are on the menu. Service was very fast and friendly, clam chowder, calamari, fish and chips, were all very fresh, and excellent. Calamari were delicately breaded with Panko, and served piping hot, along with fish and chips. Would definitely recommend.Vegetarian options: probably not so good for vegetarian optionsDietary restrictions: Uses canola oil for frying.Parking: right outside
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Clam Chowder, Fish & Chips, Halibut Fish and Chips, Calamari
Russell B
Nice Cafe, food is good, service was good. We actually only ate here because it was a close place that was open, which was nice for a small town. Very
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Clam Chowder, Tsunami Burger
Gregory Wilson
Big Wave is certainly among Manzanita's best restaurants. They provide arguably the nicest dining room in town and fry their seafood flawlessly. Perhaps a tad expensive, but I think they make the case that they're worth it. Their Captains Platter was generous enough to serve two at lunch. They make a fine salad and their desserts are worth considering. Service was most attentive, too. There's nothing special about their view of US 101, but the natural light from their large windows is a plus on a cloudy day.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Fries
Casey Peay
We stopped here for a family dinner after Thanksgiving and it was really good. I had the fish and chips and it was well cooked and not too greasy. We also tried the grilled halibut which was very good. The French Dip sandwich was very tasty and tender. We had a great server that gave excellent service. All in all it was a very good experience.Dietary restrictions: Grilled halibut is a nice gluten free option.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eclair Pie, French Dip Sandwich, Fish & Chips, Halibut Fish and Chips, Grilled Halibut, French Fries
Sarah Perry
This place was awesome all around. Great atmosphere, perfect Playlist. Delicious fresh hot food and wonderful service. Will absolutely be back! They were kind to the kids and had intuitive service, plus we all ordered something different and equally bomb.
Our first time here...the server was super sweet and the food....well it was delicious. We asked what the servers favorite was and she said she would eat the salmon tacos everyday if she could....and we agree! My son got some Tillamook ice cream with whip n sprinkles after his meal...and his excitement says it all.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Food was okay - halibut was dry.Expensive meal for okay.Service was excellent.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Clam Chowder, Halibut Fish and Chips, Halibut Sandwich
My husband and I ate here on a Monday night so it was quiet.Everything was super fresh. We had a small steak and it might be the best I've ever had. Perfectly cooked and I rarely eat steak. The seafood was very fresh. We had the crab starter and added shrimp to our salad. Also had halibut.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely loved it. The key lime pie ? was authentic. Most try... the amazing employees were great and smooth. Food was very good. The halibut was just right . The halibut sandwich was just as good .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Veggie burger and fries were worth the $16.50. It's always nice when there are vegetarian options. They also had a pasta Primavera with olive oil or butter.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Fries
Had the fish and chips, it was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Halibut Fish and Chips
Been going here since 1996-97 when the Cross’s bought it. A young family owed restaurant that I loved going to and support. I’m gonna go there this weekend ???
Ate here in June 2022. Had the fish and chips. Was delicious. Service was quite friendly as well. However, I had to take a star away because the prices are awfully expensive for such a casual place. Would recommend if you are willing to spend the extra dough.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Halibut Fish and Chips
I found a salad I could eat. Hard being GF in a restaurant that deep fries everything in flour, including fries. A Shrimp Louis will run ya $22, and you get a half cup of shrimp. Still
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Clam chowder was ok, sandwiches were mediocre and extremely overpriced. My friend ordered a filet mignon that came over cooked with 4 pieces of also over cooked asparagus lolVery limited menu, seemingly understaffed so service was also just ok... Nothing special, wouldn't recommend if visiting for the day.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 2
Restaurantji Recommends
I have driven by this place many times and also seem to remember it being listed in an Oregon guide as the place to go for the latest gossip in Manzanita, but only stopped by now. Not sure about gossip, but we enjoyed having lunch after a visit to Nehalem Bay. Lots of seafood, steaks, sandwiches, and burgers are on the menu. Service was very fast and friendly, clam chowder, calamari, fish and chips, were all very fresh, and excellent. Calamari were delicately breaded with Panko, and served piping hot, along with fish and chips. Would definitely recommend.Vegetarian options: probably not so good for vegetarian optionsDietary restrictions: Uses canola oil for frying.Parking: right outside
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Clam Chowder, Fish & Chips, Halibut Fish and Chips, Calamari
Nice Cafe, food is good, service was good. We actually only ate here because it was a close place that was open, which was nice for a small town. Very
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Clam Chowder, Tsunami Burger
Big Wave is certainly among Manzanita's best restaurants. They provide arguably the nicest dining room in town and fry their seafood flawlessly. Perhaps a tad expensive, but I think they make the case that they're worth it. Their Captains Platter was generous enough to serve two at lunch. They make a fine salad and their desserts are worth considering. Service was most attentive, too. There's nothing special about their view of US 101, but the natural light from their large windows is a plus on a cloudy day.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Fries
We stopped here for a family dinner after Thanksgiving and it was really good. I had the fish and chips and it was well cooked and not too greasy. We also tried the grilled halibut which was very good. The French Dip sandwich was very tasty and tender. We had a great server that gave excellent service. All in all it was a very good experience.Dietary restrictions: Grilled halibut is a nice gluten free option.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eclair Pie, French Dip Sandwich, Fish & Chips, Halibut Fish and Chips, Grilled Halibut, French Fries
This place was awesome all around. Great atmosphere, perfect Playlist. Delicious fresh hot food and wonderful service. Will absolutely be back! They were kind to the kids and had intuitive service, plus we all ordered something different and equally bomb.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5