River View Dining

My family walked in and asked how long the wait will be and the dude says “it could be a minute or it could be an hour…” UNFRIENDLY, don’t go here!!!

But go next door to Willapa River Goods for Salmon chowder. The shop is adorable and the salmon chowder is great.

Service: 1

Incredible food here and the owner, Manuel was so interesting to talk to. He has a lot of local historical knowledge and was so kind and welcoming. The clam chowder really stood out with large clam pieces, and the barbequed (everything) oysters were so tasty I have been craving them ever since. Cash only so bring cash or get some at the bank 2 blocks away.

Closed on a Saturday night 6ish. Undependable.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Clam Chowder was great! I make the best and im very discerning, but this chowder was great!! I will have to get the Smoked oysters on my next teip through South Bend!! Thank you!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This restaurant serves the best clam chowder I've ever had in 60+ years of eating clam chowder. It's worth coming to this restaurant for the clam chowder alone!.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Called ahead to reserve 12 oysters and let him know we were 45min away. Arrived and was told “it will be awhile”, they only had two couples dining.. when inquiring about how long the wait would be, told us “I don’t have a time and I don’t want to be rushed”.

Super unwelcoming. Had oysters here prior but the guy is rude, unwelcoming and unfortunately has no idea how to communicate with people.

Small mom and pop restaurant.
Amazing oysters

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Always worth a stop for the wood fired oysters. Just remember to bring cash. We always feel welcome and the owners show pride in their food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Cash only. Came here for raw oysters. They were the biggest oysters I had and the value for them was great! Fresh, creamy, sweet and the cocktail sauce with it was perfect. The owner is so friendly and showed us the oysters before they were shucked. Would come back!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Fantastic! Drove up from Astoria, and glad we did. Truly unique place.

Edit: 24 Sep 2025 - not sure what the hours actually are, but this place is NOT open 7 days a week. Definitely not Wednesdays. Call ahead!

Delicious.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The grilled oysters were fire, and the clam chowder was great

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Grilled Oysters, Homemade Clam Chowder, Hamburger

Best smoked oysters I have ever had.

These oysters are as good as we have ever had. Highly recommended.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Barbecued Oysters, Homemade Clam Chowder, Smoked Oysters

It's a total dive. It looks far better outside than in.
Despite this, the food was really good. Hand battered cod on the fish sandwich was fantastic. The tartar sauce is second to none - mind blowing delicious. The clam chowder is also really great. This is a great place to stop and get a quick bite.
The smoked food also looks super great, but i didn't have the CASH (as it's CASH ONLY) to be able to purchase and try some.
Management: modernize just a bit and you'll make more sales. A lot more sales.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 5

Service: 3