The Most Delicious Oregon Road Trip Takes You To 7 Hole-In-The-Wall Seafood Restaurants
Here in Oregon, we know a thing or two about seafood. And while we might disagree on which spots have the best clam chowder or Dungeness crab, there’s one thing we can agree on, and that’s the fact that the *very best* seafood restaurants are always, always the most unassuming. For proof of this, venture out on this delicious Oregon road trip to seven hole-in-the-wall restaurants that serve up some seriously superlative seafood.
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The Fish Peddler at Pacific Oyster, 5150 Hayes Oyster Dr, Bay City, OR 97107, USA
The Fish Peddler at Pacific Oyster is an unpretentious little seafood shack and market offering fresh oysters, killer 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 peak seafood shack vibes. Housed in a converted stationary boat, Bowpicker Fish and Chips is a treasure of an eatery with the crispiest, crunchiest, most crave-worthy 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 The Schooner Restaurant & Lounge, starting with its picturesque location right on Netarts Bay. The cioppino stew here is an exuberant celebration of Oregon's bounty, and features fresh-caught seafood (check out that crab!) and local ingredients.
Local Ocean Seafoods, 213 SE Bay Blvd., Newport, OR 97365, USA
It doesn't get any fresher than Local Ocean Seafoods, which literally catches their daily specials in Newport's Historic Bayfront, located right across the street from the restaurant! Local Ocean is also known for their epic grilled fish burgers, too, made with the day's fresh catch, and served with a pile of crispy fries. Great views, fresh fare, charming ambiance... what more could you ask for?
South Beach (Fish Market), Newport, OR 97366, USA
South Beach Fish Market is your quintessential ramshackle sea shack, and we're here for it. Inside this quirky turquoise shack, you'll find everything from delectable Dungeness crab to splurge-worthy fish and chips. Our advice? Go hog wild and try it all!
Fishwife | Seafood Restaurant, 5328 N Lombard St, Portland, OR 97203, USA
This unassuming PDX gem is a bit off-the-beaten-path, but absolutely worth seeking out. This hidden gem of a restaurant has been serving up sublime seafood for more than 25 years. Big, hearty baskets and soups are Fishwife's specialty, with options such as Alaskan halibut and cod served fish-and-chips style, and daily specials like rainbow trout, blue marlin, and Steelhead trout gracing the menu from time to time.
Tolovana Park, Cannon Beach, OR, USA
Widely regarded as the best clam chowder in the PNW, Mo's is an Oregon institution. Mo's chowder is legendary in The Beaver State, with folks standing in long lines for a big, ole bowl of this crave-worthy meal. Pro tip: order it in a fresh sourdough bread bowl, for the ultimate creamy, carb-y meal!
Well, what do you think? Is this not the most delicious Oregon road trip ever? How many of these hole-in-the-wall seafood restaurants have you visited? Sound off on all things seafood in the comments below!
Looking for some non-seafood spots for your Oregon bucket list? This little hole-in-the-wall is rumored to serve the best burgers in the Beaver State — but don’t just take our word for it; try it for yourself!
Address: The Fish Peddler at Pacific Oyster, 5150 Hayes Oyster Dr, Bay City, OR 97107, USA
Address: Bowpicker Fish and Chips, 1634 Duane St, Astoria, OR 97103, USA
Address: The Schooner Restaurant & Lounge, 2065 NW Boat Basin Rd, Netarts, OR 97143, USA
Address: Local Ocean Seafoods, 213 SE Bay Blvd., Newport, OR 97365, USA
Address: South Beach (Fish Market), Newport, OR 97366, USA
Address: Fishwife | Seafood Restaurant, 5328 N Lombard St, Portland, OR 97203, USA
Address: Tolovana Park, Cannon Beach, OR, USA