Clearwater Restaurant

325 SW Bay Blvd., Newport
(541) 272-5550

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Amanda McGrady

Amazing experience here! I forgot that the sea lions are right outside the dining room, so it was amazing to watch them while we ate. Also, 10/10 would recommend the Dungeness crab Mac and cheese - it is delicious!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

KekeNicole

So amazing

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Madison Tuttle

Nice restaurant great atmosphere. Food was decent albeit a tad expensive. Good mocktail options. Clam chowder came out lukewarm which was obviously just microwaved and brought back out when we asked for it hotter, which felt a tad odd. Fish was tasty and fresh though!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Ashlee Reedy

It was perfect for a dinner date. The cevieche was delicious and my mocktail made me drool. Oscar, our waiter was phenomenal and we couldn't have been more pleased.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sarah Kelly

Lots of gluten free options! Server was very knowledgeable about cross contamination and what options were. Crab Mac and cheese was everything I had hoped and dreamed it would be!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Momiki Wathrist (Momiki)

My sister and I spent the afternoon wandering Newport and decided to pop in for dinner—zero expectations, zero research, fully vibing. We went in blind and honestly? Best decision of the day.

The place was cozier than expected, but the décor was cute, the energy was lively, and for a Tuesday around 6:30pm, it was pleasantly busy (which already felt like a good sign). Our waitress? Bubbly, friendly, and knew the menu. We love a professional with personality.

I sipped on the Basil Jalapeño Margarita—fresh, balanced, and just spicy enough to keep things interesting. My sister went with the Rico Guave (if memory serves), which she clearly enjoyed because the glass didn’t survive long.

Now… the star of the evening: the Local Dungeness Crab Mac & Cheese. Spectacular. Dare I say the best mac & cheese I’ve had in my lifetime, so far. Real, generous chunks of crab—no scavenger hunt required—rich, creamy, and perfectly executed.

My sister ordered the Tuna Melt and even after stealing bites of my mac (as sisters do), she confirmed it was fresh, creamy, and downright delicious. And here’s how you know it was good: my sister never finishes a meal. Ever. She lives for a to-go box.

We left with full bellies… and NO leftovers.

10/10 would wander in blindly again.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Severin Wyke

Great service. Really nice atmosphere. Clam chowder was really good 8. Highly recommend

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Dawn Schmidt Bass

Usually have great service, drinks and food. Received none of that for today’s visit. Service definitely lacking - had reservations for birthday. They weren’t very busy at all. Very poor service.

Catelyn Zitnik

Went to Newport for my honey moon this weekend & was really disappointed in the many restaurants that were recommended to us. But we found this place & wow this place was a total difference. The food was literally amazing, I don’t have a single bad thing to say bad about our meals. The service was great & the server literally knew the menu so good if you know what I mean. It was almost like it was “his” restaurant. (Younger kid & tall)

Sharli Jo Ziebarth

Just love this place so much…the food, the entertainment, the service. We are from MT and come back to this restaurant anytime we are on the coast!

Rick Long

Great Shrimp Alfredo ! We ate in the bar and service was fantastic.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Paul Gunderson

Very good food and drinks

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Hannah Thompson

We were a little nervous about time showing up without reservation 1.5 hours before close, but they seated us within 10 minutes and we got to enjoy the sea lion dock around the corner while we waited.

Our waiter was super friendly and also a Minnesota native! The food and drinks were great, the only thing I’d note is the portion sizes were a bit small, but still worth it. They offer postcards to mail out and I loved that touch! Would recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Crystal Catania

Overpriced. Added on a 20% because my family is 6 people. My husband and I, and our 4 kiddos.. one was 2 years old. The receipt said 20% automatically due to party of 6. So the waitress got $30 right off the bat from the total. The food was sloppy and subpar. We came here to clean up the beach and celebrate my birthday. This place was a huge disappointment and waste of money. Stay away. Just look at the sea lions on the boardwalk and then keep on moving to somewhere else to eat. Seriously.

Martin

Nice restaurant with good seafood but also burgers and such. Good view onto the bay. Located directly in front of the restaurants are platforms with a huge number of sea lions.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

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