Visit 7 of Oregon’s best seafood restaurants on this delicious road trip

Here in Oregon, we know a thing or two about seafood. And while we can’t agree on where you get the best clam chowder or the best Dungeness crab, there One thing we can agree on is the fact that the *best* seafood restaurants are always, always the humble ones. For proof of that, venture on this delicious Oregon road trip to seven holey restaurants that serve truly superlative seafood.

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Pacific Oyster’s Fishmonger, 5150 Hayes Oyster Dr, Bay City, OR 97107, USA

Pacific Oyster’s Fishmonger is a small, unassuming seafood shack and market offering fresh oysters, clam chowder, and other classic seafood dishes. If you’ve never had fresh oysters before, this is the place to do it!

Bowpicker Fish and Chips, 1634 Duane St, Astoria, OR 97103, USA

Bowpicker is at his peak seafood shack vibration. Housed in a converted stationary boat, Bowpicker Fish and Chips is a restaurant treasure with the crispiest, crunchiest and most sought after fried fish in the state!

The Schooner Restaurant & Lounge, 2065 NW Boat Basin Rd, Netarts, OR 97143, USA

There’s a lot to love about Schooner Restaurant & Lounge, starting with its scenic location on Netarts Bay. The cioppino stew here is an exuberant celebration of Oregon’s bounty and features freshly caught seafood (look at that crab!) and local ingredients.

Local Ocean Seafoods, 213 SE Bay Blvd., Newport, OR 97365, USA

There’s nothing fresher than Local Ocean Seafoods, which literally catches its daily specials in Newport’s historic Bayfront, located directly across from the restaurant! Local Ocean is also known for their epic grilled fish burgers, made with the fresh catch of the day and served with a pile of crispy fries. Great views, fresh food, lovely ambiance…what more could you ask for?

South Beach (Fish Market), Newport, OR 97366, USA

The South Beach Fish Market is your quintessential dilapidated sea shack, and that’s what we’re here for. Inside this quirky turquoise shack, you’ll find everything from delicious Dungeness crab to splurge-worthy fish and chips. Our advice? Go ahead and try everything!

fishmonger | Seafood Restaurant, 5328 N Lombard St, Portland, OR 97203, USA

This unassuming PDX gem is a bit off the beaten path, but definitely worth seeking out. This hidden gem of a restaurant has been serving sublime seafood for over 25 years. Big hearty baskets and soups are Fishwife’s specialty, with options like Alaskan halibut and cod served fish-and-chips style, and daily specials like rainbow trout, blue marlin and rainbow trout gracing the menu from time to time.

Tolovana Park, Cannon Beach, OR, USA

Widely considered the best clam chowder in PNW, Mo’s is an Oregon institution. Mo’s chowder is legendary in The Beaver State, with people lining up for a big bowl of this craving-worthy meal. Pro tip: Order it in a bowl of fresh sourdough bread, for a creamy, carb-heavy meal!

Well, what do you think? Isn’t this the most delicious Oregon road trip ever? How many of these hole-in-the-wall seafood restaurants have you visited? Talk about all things seafood in the comments below!

Looking for non-seafood spots for your Oregon to-do list? This little hole in the wall is said to serve the best burgers in the Beaver State – but don’t just take our word for it; try it for yourself!