Restaurants

Seafood, breweries, and downtown Astoria tables

Astoria's waterfront serves seafood with Columbia River views, while downtown adds smaller dining rooms, breweries, Italian and Nicaraguan kitchens, and cafés in the old commercial blocks.

Astoria dining

Columbia River views, downtown dining rooms, and Astoria-brewed beer.

Bridgewater Bistro pairs dinner with Columbia River views. Daphne serves a seasonal Pacific Northwest menu in a smaller downtown room. Fort George Brewery covers Astoria-brewed beer, pub food, and pizza; Coffee Girl occupies the historic Hanthorn Cannery on Pier 39.

First-night pick

Bridgewater Bistro

4.4 ★

Pacific Northwest seafood, steaks, and vegetarian dishes are served beside Columbia River views in a restored cannery building.

Special dinner

Daphne

4.7 ★

Seasonal farm-to-table dishes showcase Pacific Northwest seafood, meats, vegetables, and wild edibles in an intimate downtown dining room one block from the Columbia River.

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Inferno Lounge

4.5 ★

Cocktails, beer, wine, and casual plates accompany Columbia River views from this waterfront lounge on Pier 11.

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Tres Bro's Nicaraguan Grill

4.9 ★

Nicaraguan specialties include grilled meats, seafood, plantains, and gallo pinto, served from a family-run kitchen.

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Fede

4.7 ★

Handmade pasta, Italian-inspired small plates, and natural wines anchor this intimate, walk-in-only dining room downtown.

Local icon

Fort George Brewery

4.5 ★

House-brewed beer accompanies wood-fired pizza and pub fare inside the historic Lovell Building, with multiple bars and a waterfront-facing patio.

After the outing

Portway Tavern

4.4 ★

Burgers, sandwiches, seafood, and draft beer fill the menu at this longstanding neighborhood tavern near Astoria’s working waterfront.

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South Bay Wild Fish House

4.6 ★

Fishermen-owned and boat-to-table, the kitchen serves locally caught seafood through preparations including fish and chips, tacos, and seasonal specials.

Casual meal

Mo's Seafood & Chowder - Astoria

4.3 ★

Clam chowder, fish and chips, and other Oregon-coast seafood staples are served beside Columbia River views on the downtown waterfront.

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Silver Salmon Grille

4.4 ★

Pacific Northwest seafood, steaks, and cedar-plank salmon headline the menu inside a historic downtown building with preserved architectural details.

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Coffee Girl

4.7 ★

Espresso drinks, pastries, breakfast, and sandwiches are served over the Columbia River at Pier 39 in a former Bumble Bee cannery building.

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Astoria Coffee House & Bistro

4.2 ★

Espresso, breakfast plates, sandwiches, seafood, and cocktails span morning through dinner service in the heart of downtown.

Central waterfront

Seafood with the Columbia in view

Riverfront dining suits the first night, especially when daylight remains for a short Riverwalk. Reserve ahead when a window or deck table is important.

Downtown dinner

Save one evening for a smaller dining room

Astoria's compact downtown has the strongest choices for a focused dinner away from the larger waterfront rooms. Check reservation policies and service days before the trip.

Brewery block

Beer, pizza, and a lively old building

Astoria's brewery scene offers a casual alternative to a reserved seafood dinner. Concerts and special events can increase waits, so check the calendar.

Pier 39 morning

Coffee beside cannery and fishing history

The eastern waterfront suits a slower breakfast before the maritime museum or Riverwalk. Confirm opening hours before driving out from downtown.

Historic downtown Astoria near evening restaurants

Dinner geography

Downtown and the waterfront cover two distinct evenings.

Choose the waterfront for Columbia views and downtown for smaller dining rooms, breweries, and an easy walk among old brick blocks. Both areas have enough options to avoid another drive after dinner.