25 Best American Restaurants near Rockaway Beach

“We had the catch of the day, which was pan seared halibut with roasted vegetables and chantarelle mushrooms in a creamy Sherry sauce. It was delicious. The service was great also. Very pleased we ate here.“

“I rolled up to The Original Pronto Pup and immediately thought: this is iconic. This is the place where the Pronto Pup - the OG corn dog‑on‑a‑stick - was invented right here on the Oregon coast, and that history hits different when you’re actually standing in front of it.

First of all, the giant corn dog on the roof is goofy in the most beautiful way possible. It’s like someone put a beacon out there that’s telling your stomach exactly where to go. You walk in thinking you’re just grabbing a snack, and five minutes later you’ve got a footlong batter‑wrapped pup in one hand, crispy tater tots in the other, and ketchup‑mustard remnants on your hoodie.

The batter is different from a fair‑corn dog. It’s got that pancake‑batter vibe, savory and satisfying, which makes the whole experience feel legit historic, not just convenient. And yes, they have all the classic and wild options - cheesy pups, pickle pups, veggie pups, plus fries and tots that somehow hit harder than they should for roadside eats.

There’s even a mechanical corn dog ride out front, because why not ride a corn dog for 50 cents while you wait for your food? It’s the sort of random, weirdly delightful thing that makes this more than just a quick bite.

Final verdict: Pronto Pup is a must‑stop roadside legend. Historic, fun, and absolutely delicious in that “I’ll eat way more than I planned” kind of way. If you’re cruising the coast without stopping here, you missed the whole point of coast food culture.“

“What a pleasant surprise! My family and I walked into this shop and were immediately greeted by Corrine, who was incredibly warm and patient, even with our large group of kids and all our questions. Her superior customer service alone is reason enough to return, but the treats blew us away. The dark chocolate and pistachio fudge were fresh and delicious, ice cream delightful and creamy, but the true standout was the white sea foam. It was hands down the best I've ever had—not too hard, not too soft, and with perfect white chocolate. It was so amazing, it might be the best thing I've eaten all year. I would love to know if you offer shipping; this treat is worth it. Seriously, please let me know if possible. 😆 Also, I notice the ice cream prices were better priced than the other shop next door. We also loved the souvenirs. My teenager and I bought matching pullovers. Overall, it was just a great shop and I'm just a satisfied customer! P.S: Go Damian Lillard/WSU!! 😊“

“Anytime we are on vacation, we always search out the local gems for breakfast. We absolutely found it with this sweet bakery. They have the most perfect options for a quick dessert or breakfast. The breakfast sanddollars were incredible along with the blueberry muffin/biscuit. Their convenient location is a quick walk to the end on the block where the most perfect views of the beach await you. What better way to enjoy your breakfast/treat from a local bakery than watching the oceans waves! I only wish we had known about this amazing bakery on our first day! Can't wait to be back!“

“You love a local hole in the wall? Go here. The staff were wonderful. The fry was perfect. The clam chowder was creamy and light and delicious with fresh bread for the bowl. Dont let the appearance fool you. Absolutely worth your time.“

“Love this place! We go here every time we go to Rockaway Beach! ❤ Happy New Years!“

“waitress was on point with our food drinks were great atmosphere like down home thank you Heather (bartender/waitress ) for the great food and hospitality beautiful view of the lake to?????“

“My daughter and I visited Wanda’s on the last day of our annual girls trip to the beach. She is a repeat visitor, this was my first time. I was so pleased with everything. The service was phenomenal, the staff was busy and incredibly organized. Our breakfast was delivered quickly and was perfectly prepared. The servings were plentiful, (eating my leftovers as I type) and delicious. I think this will be a regular stop for our annual trip now!! (Bought a cinnamon roll to bring home for the hubby, he LOVED it)“

“Marco Polo is Awesome! people there were wonderful. if your driving thru Tillamook, this is the place to go!“

“The gentleman was working solo tonight on the floor. The bartender was helping where she could. It was great to see the positive attitude and team work when he clearly was getting his limits pushed. Good job!!!!!“

“Delicious food, friendly service, convenient, decent prices, outdoor seating.“

“GREAT FOOD AND SERVICE!!! The very nice lady running the place really busted her hump to make sure we were taken care of. We have been coming to this place for years when traveling through. Never ever not had amazing food and drinks. This is a definitely stop for a drink, food or gamble. I had fish and chips hand beaded at time of order home made coleslaw. AMAZING!“

“I go as often as I can. Didn't ever eat fish. In my whole life... but now... well I go as often as I can. Yummy yummy yummy... to your tummy... I have yet to try anything else on the menu! Might be my loss!! Thank you guys for all you do!!!“

“This place is amazing! The food was superb, best huevos rancheros I’ve had with their own touch. Incredible French toast and delicious lemon ricotta pancakes. Well worth the short-ish wait. Staff are super nice and efficient. Place is clean and bright looking. Will absolutely be back next time I’m around.“

“It’s hard to mess up fried cheese curds, and the cheddar ranch is a 10/10 (it’s just ranch with little shreds of cheese in it). Nothing else I had was particularly good. The mac and cheese has a weird savory taste to it like they added chicken broth/something that doesn’t normally go in mac and cheese, and the burger is just a low-mid tier burger with good Tillamook cheese. The $10 “ice cream nachos” are fun and an affordable way to try several flavors if you can’t pick one! Expect to spend about $25 per person if you get both food and ice cream.“

“While driving along the Oregon Coast, which reminded me so much of my hometown scenery, I decided this was a place we absolutely had to stop—and I’m so glad we did. Just as I imagined, the food was delicious and full of the warmth and care of a small-town kitchen.

Traveling with three children and bringing them into a restaurant is never easy, but the staff went out of their way to make special bear-face pancakes just for them. The kids were so excited, repeating “It’s so good!” again and again. My wife and I also enjoyed chatting with the waitresses, which made the experience feel incredibly homey and welcoming.

It was a truly wonderful breakfast in a very friendly, family-oriented atmosphere. Whenever we drive the Oregon Coast again, this is definitely a place we’ll stop by. Thank you so much.“

“we discovered The Roost by accident. It is the best! coffee and food. The people are amazing. I highly recommend you to try The Roost. We make a point every year to stop by“

“GREAT breakfast! I had the corned beef hash and my friend had the chicken fried steak breakfast burrito. Cranberry mimosas were the perfect top-off. Loved the outdoor patio. Will definitely return!“

“delicious food. excellent service. great cocktails. huge whiskey and bourbon selection. fair prices. ill be back as soon as I can“

“We've only gone here for breakfast, but we're gonna do lunch/dinner one day... soon™. This our favorite place for breakfast when we stay on the coast. Every item on the breakfast menu is amazing and the staff? They're friendly and want you to have a good time. Extra honey with your tea? You get it. Extra onions with your meal? You get it. It's a home meal away from home.“

“The Winery at Manzanita is not a place to go and register your complaints. No, no. No, wineing here, please. (What? What do you mean that isn't how you spell it? Oh...)

The Winery at Manzanita makes very good wine. And you should sit on their comfy porch and try some. But done whine about it, okay. Sheesh.“

“My fav spot. Dope deck. Dope tenders. Dope drinks. Video lottery. Everything is 💯“

“Wow. I did not expect this level of amazing food. Really really good. The house salad especially blew us away. Usually the house salad is the most basic boring one on the menu. This place makes one that they are proud of. Salmon cakes and mushroom gnocchi also great.
Took our food to go but enjoyed a drink at the bar with Megan while we waited. No wait at the door. (We went during the off season). Well worth a stop.“

“I went to the Salmonberry tonight with my family and friends for the first time since they reopened. I have to say I was BLOWN AWAY. The food was incredible. It was so fresh and delicious and quick. But what really got me was the service. The young man who was hosting was polite and accommodating. The staff were all friendly. I have to say having a really good meal with a very pleasant dinning experience on the nicest day of the summer was magical. This is the Salmonberry at its best!!!“

“Small cozy pub with great food.“