Local Ocean Seafoods

This has been one of my favorites for well over a decade. Smart, healthy, yet desirable and delectable dishes. For a seafood restaurant, they also have their fair share of vegetarian options. There isn't a single dish I have had here that left me wanting for more. Healthy portions without going overboard and many delightful bright and complimentary cocktails. This place is great for a special romantic date night, or just crawling off a boat and meandering in. Thorough wine list, but be warned, you buy the bottle, not just a glass due to the size of the selection. I highly recommend this place. You will not regret it! Oh, and the views are stunning!

We ate small, so we will have to come back! The crab cakes were delicious and cooked to perfection. The wait staff was friendly and attentive. The view from the upstairs seating area is beautiful. We also had a cup of crab soup, as well as salmon soup. Be prepared to pay 20% over the listed price for employee benefits in addition to a tip.

Fantastic all around. Best crab cakes so far this trip. Wait staff was Fantastic. Good recommendations and service. Second visit for me and have absolutely loved it both times. Brought guests this time and will recommend to others as well. Sat near kitchen and watched the magic happen which was an added bonus.

This place is a must try. Beautiful views and the food is so fresh and delicious. The oysters were some of the best I've ever had They serve wine and beer but no cocktails. Service was friendly and quick. So glad I stopped in.

The food was absolutely delicious. The fishwives stew was impeccable 🤌🏼. The lavender hibiscus creme brulee was one of the best I've ever had! Our server was really good as well. The only thing that was a tad disappointing was that even though we had reservations we still had to wait a while. The hostess continued to seat walk ins while we waited without communicating with us as to why. Just felt odd because why even take reservations then if you aren't prepared. Otherwise everything was good. Would probably just do a walk in next time though.

Delicious lunch, beautiful location, our server wasn't that good..came up missing and had to ask for water multiple times. I was excited to have a lovely lunch in such a beautiful location.. I expected the service to be amazing, too. Tried to purchase from the market, also, was ignored, so moved on.

Great experience all around! The Rockfish salad was AMAZING! We had drinks and NA drinks and both were d-lish.

Amazing! Absolutely brilliant!!! The best meal out we have enjoyed in month, if I'm being honest. I want to start my raving with the crab cakes. They were, by far, THE best I've ever eaten, and I will try them on every menu of every restaurant we visit. Go just for the crab cakes and you will not be disappointed. I sampled a special of their in house smoked salmon deviled eggs, and by Dog, if that wasn't as equally delicious. Well done, Chef! The Rockfish with butternut squash, mushrooms, chili oil, and a horchata sauce was brilliant, and another winner in their already impressive menu. I can't rave enough about this place, and I haven't even mentioned the wonderful view of such a historic harbor! Do yourself a favor and plan a visit to Newport just for this dining experience. You will thank all of the glowing reviews later.

Very unique and tasty dishes. The view was the icing on the cake. Will definitely come again!

I have always loved eating at Local Ocean and taking out of town guests there. my husband enjoyed his sandwich. Unfortunately, I was disappointed with my meal. I ordered my usual, fish tacos, and was surprised it was deep fried. The fried fish had no flavor and strong pickled cabbage. PLEASE bring back grilled fish and fennel slaw tacos, they were my favorite! thank you!

Nice little restaurants in Newport harbor. We came on a rainy day in offseason and walked right in; it's a combo restaurant / fish market which was encouraging to get fresh fish. Indeed, the fish was fresh. I had the Halibut which was served over mixed veggies and was very tasty. The people I was with had Halibut fish and chips and the fish tacos, and they both liked their food. Would definitely come back here.

About 25 years ago I had the Fishwives Stew and loved it. Since then I've wanted to return for a full meal and was finally able to do that. I'm going to guess things have changed during that time. The Fishwives Stew wasn't as good as I remembered. The people who made it so good are probably not there anymore to either make it themselves with the love of the dish or to oversee its quality. The rest of the dinner was just OK and reminds me of food at Cheesecake Factory (although some dishes at a better one can be quite good). It seemed formulaic and designed to allow less qualified cooking staff to prepare. This included the halibut and black cod.

The food: a mixed bag. Hubby had the Halibut Fish and Chips and it was delicious. Ample portion. Perfectly prepared, if plainly presented. The cup of Roasted Garlic and Crab Soup was loaded with crab, but the garlic completely overpowered the crab. My Black Cod Ramen daily special was beautifully presented, but all I could taste was salt. Nothing else -- not the fish nor any of the veggies. Just salt. The view: spectacular. Not many places anymore where you can sit and watch a working port and enjoy the beauty of it with a backdrop of a beautiful bridge. The ambiance: intriguing. It's a classy restaurant upstairs of a real fish market. This was an anniversary celebration for us and neither of us wanted to spoil it by complaining -- so it's on us that we didn't give the restaurant the opportunity to make things right. But we were both disappointed -- and there was too much that wasn't right with this $97 lunch (and that was for two sodas, a cup of soup, and the two entrees; no appetizers and no desserts) for me not to do a review. If you check my history, you'll see when it's good, I say so. The service: fair. The waitress was polite but unengaged and appeared bored. We had to ask for drink refills. And, although we sat next to each other so she didn't have to reach across either of us (and so we could both enjoy the view of the bridge), we were left to hand her our dirty plates rather than her removing them. Maybe this is the service you get when the restaurant arbitrarily adds a 20% "service charge" to EVERY cheque -- regardless of the size of the party, but it's not what you expect at these prices. Adding a 20% service charge feels like a scam, even if it isn't -- especially when a tip line is also printed on the receipt (I'm guessing many folks add a tip before they realize that a 20% service charge has already been included in their bill). Tipped workers in Oregon receive the regular minimum wage (currently $14.70 an hour in Lincoln County), a fact many people don't realize -- so the tip should be in accordance with the level of service rather than imposed as a service charge.

This might be the best seafood experience on the Oregon coast. Everything we ordered, from drinks and apps, to mains and deserts, was just delightful. All the food was fresh and prepared so well. I will be recommending Local Ocean to anyone I know that goes to Newport.

This was a nice local seafood place in Newport, Oregon. White right on the harbor front across from all the ocean going fishing vessels. They have an upstairs and downstairs. I would suggest taking the upstairs for a better view. They have a full bar which was nice. The chowder was good. I seafood was very nice and they had a very nice service atmosphere there. Seems like an older crowd here, but perhaps that's just the way Newport is built

This came highly recommended by a friend. We made reservations as they were suggested. This was a great idea as even on a Sunday night around 5 PM they were still pretty full. Some of the walk-in people behind us were quoted a 30-minute wait which is still not terrible but better to go in prepared if you can. I ordered an amazing seafood salad and we had crab cakes for an appetizer. The food is fantastic and well prepared. The service was on point and very helpful. This was our anniversary and we had an upstairs table with a view of the harbor so it was great to watch the start of the setting sun while dining. We were too full for the desserts but perhaps next time. I took half of my seafood salad home with me and had it for lunch the next day. Still great! I highly recommend it. Or like Janet says-why did I recommend this place sshhh. Keep it a secret.

Yum!!! One of my favorite stops on our trip to the coast. Everything was so fresh and delicious. The bay shrimp yakisoba noodle salad had a great umami flavor and sooo fresh. The garlic crab bisque had very large portions of crab. Summarily, the crab poyboy was incredible. Great pieces of crab, fresh bread, and an amazing tangy slaw. We sat right by the window and had a beautiful view of the bay, serenaded by sea lions in the background :) Staff were very friendly, service was very fast. Parking was a little tricky, but we found a paid parking spot down the road. I would definitely make a reservation, because even for a weekday lunch they were busy!

Solid seafood spot in Newport with great cocktails (including mocktails)! We went on a Saturday evening and we made a reservation online before hand. I'd definitely recommend making a reservation before heading over (upstairs is beautiful!). We ordered the steamer clams, Dungeness crab po'boy, and a summer special with albacore tuna. The steamer clams were AMAZING! I would highly recommend getting this dish. The Dungeness crab po'boy tasted extremely fresh, but we thought it could've used a little more flavor as a whole. Unfortunately the albacore tuna dish was a miss since the tuna was extremely over cooked. The restaurant is in a beautiful location and the service was solid. We definitely would go back and give this place another try. We saw other folks get the stews and those looked amazing - we'll try that next time! Would recommend if you're looking for fresh seafood at the coast.

The food was good, but for the price I think we were expecting a lot more flavor. I got the halibut with udon and there was barely any noodles, the fish itself was pretty bland. The crab cakes were really good. The service was great, very friendly.

We visit this beautiful part of the Oregon coast annually & have been coming to LOS for 10 years plus,love the place. Fabulous Grilled Hoisin Black Cod,Asparagus, orange,Shitake, yakisoba noodles, onion,red bell peppers, black & white sesame seeds. Wow,like the best sesame chow mein with charred moist cod & veggies you have ever eaten. Roasted Garlic Garlic Crab Soup. Quite possibly the best soup on the planet. Clam,herb base,chunks of crab,light amount of parmesan..Rich,creamy consistancy garlic dosen't over power the crab,outstanding.. Pan fried Crab Cakes with a Fenel Cole Slaw. Perfect crunchy ness, moist, not too much breading & seasoning, excellent. Fenel coleslaw, light vinaigrette, refreshing.. Yes, it's spendy, they auto add 20% tip & it's busy (waited 30 mins @ 1pm),but thier business model is geared towards the employees & it shows in the food. & service. We sat on the upper deck with views of the harbor, be back next year.

Woah, great place with a cool view of the harbor. Had some deviled eggs and the scallops on asparagus. Wife had a veggie mushroom yum dish. All the food was great, service was amazing. I wanted everything on the menu!

This fine dining experience is located right in the heart of the Newport waterfront area. And if you get a chance, ask for a table with a view. We were seated in a booth towards the back, but the bar, and while it was a solid dining experience, it would have been nicer to have a view and to not be directly by the bar. The menu is almost strictly seafood, but that is to be expected given their restaurant name. When we asked for recommendations from our server we were told that everything is exceptional or they would have removed it from the list, and then said not to get the fish tacos because you could get these anywhere. One of the members in our group was eager to try the tacos, but was quickly turned off which is a shame. I ordered the spicy shrimp noodle salad, which has great flavor, but the appearance left much to desired. I think the pink shrimp crumbled over darker and richer looking components was a juxtaposition that just fell short in my opinion. Also, I ordered the coconut pisco sour as I'm an avid fan of both pisco sours and coconut. Unfortunately, I couldn't taste any coconut, but the drink was well crafted otherwise. The focaccia bread and butter starter was delicious, and is worth trying. I only tried a couple items on them menu, and there was much more offered. But just know this is a seafood town and there are less costlier and arguably better options in the area.

Truly Five Stars all around. Snuck in as an early day walk in. Seated upstairs on the window. Service was impeccable. Brown butter old fashioned was 5/5. Spicy salmon, Halibut and peaches, crab cakes and Shrimp Louis all phenomenal. Would recommend a thousand times. The dining room was well decorated and comfortable with tolerable noise leve

5 stars. I've been here a few times now and always make reservations when visiting Newport. The menu changes, and it's always a treat. I love eating upstairs and watching them make drinks. The difficult part is seeing dishes go by and wanting them all. It's fun looking out and seeing the ocean - dinner and a show!

Enjoyed my meal. Started with seasonal salmon deviled egg, that I'd definitely go back for. Fishwife's soup was delicious - full of different seafood, great base. Bread was okay, service fine, and ambiance okay - there is a view of the water/dock. We also got the crab soup - if you mix it all together it is probably good, but the base was really basic and a bit floury, crab was perfectly seasoned and plentiful.

This was my husband and I's favorite date night spot out of town. We would drive to Local Oceans from Eugene regularly. The scallops are to die for! Unfortunately, the last couple of times we visited was not a great experience. Service was not wonderful and my food was so charred it was inedible. We haven't been back since. It's a big bummer as usually the service is top notch and the food incredible!

My wife and I love the black cod (sable) fish so lightly grilled and very flakey moist inside sautéed with mushrooms, asparagus, green beans, red bell peppers and tossed with yakisoba noodles in a scrumptious Hoisin sauce. It's our favorite dish - taste mouthwatering delish and chomp chomp healthy Omega 3's. We also ordered the rockfish tacos battered and fried crispy crunchy outside and moist inside with citrus slaw, huichol hot hot hot sauce, pickled veggies on corn tortillas. Share both meals is how we do it. It's down the hatch with a fresh catch off the boat and cooked up perfectly. View of fishing boats on the bay creates a convivial vibe with the large roll up doors wide open letting in the spring sunshine. Feels and smells refreshing. And service with a smile. Seafood - the vibe - and service - one of our favorite places to eat in Newport!

Ordered two soups and 2 beers drinks arrived quickly and soup was brought nice serving the problem was I wasn't await $20 tip was added to my bill not much interaction with server I ask to have our soup that was left to go she Handed us the container at the table it hard to but soup in a box be aware they impose a 20% tip was one of my favorite restaurants but the tip was out off line for the service proved

This could be the best seafood meal you ever had. It's almost like the halibut and tuna jump right out of the sea and onto your plate after a short visit with a most talented chef. Wow! Is this place great. The crab chowder is phenomenal. Now I will have to judge every cup of soup against it. The view our table was fantastic too. Making for a perfect lunch. Terrific attentive service adds to the most positive experience. Without hesitation we've decided this is the absolute best seafood restaurant we can remember.

I love the food and atmosphere here. For sure the best time to eat here is off season, meaning the winter months, otherwise during peak season, summertime you're looking at hours of wait unless you make a reservation. Today I had the Shrimp & Spicy Noodle Salad. It has a generous portion of Oregon pink shrimp, pan-seared vegetables, yakisoba noodles, onion, cilantro and sesame chili dressing with a couple of lime wedges. Being on the specials menu, you're looking at a $15 meal, which these days is a bargain. Premiere food at affordable prices!

I've never had a disappointing meal here. The main thing is the always fresh seafood. I recently had the Fishwife's Stew and it was outstanding. The generous amount of good fish more than compensated for the higher price, and the broth was well-balanced. The retail fish market is also a great deal.

We got takeout on our way through town since we didn't have time to stop this time. Food was delicious. I love the scallops and crab cakes. My friend got the fish and chips and really enjoyed those. Some of my favorite crab cakes I've had.

Beautiful Great views from any seat. Fresh and delicious seafood prepared with care. We especially liked the Tuna Umami appetizer. I quite enjoyed the Peruvian style Black Vodka Seafood Stew. Service was fast, friendly and efficient.

This was my favorite restaurant in the Newport/Lincoln City area. Unfortunately, I stopped going there last year because of the 20% added charge for employee benefits. As a business, it's your choice to provide benefits or not and if you do then raise prices to cover them. Then people can decide if the food is worth the price.

Local Ocean is nestled in the bay of Newport, a very touristy part of the coast. I came here from recommendations online looking for a good restaurant along the Oregon coast. They are very pet friendly with a pet patio seating area. I ordered their Brazilian Stew, which is a lemongrass coconut curry flavored stew (pretty much taste like Tom Kha). The stew included a plethora of seafood, including dungeness crab meats, rockfish, scallop, and shrimps. I enjoyed the atmosphere, and the service was spectacular. The food was a bit on the pricier side.

Ahh.....the best meal of all the places we ate on our Oregon road trip was here! We got the scallop skewers, hoisin black cod w/yakisoba, and the crab cakes. Amazing. Don't forget the rustic pour blackberry lemonade. I tried to buy it everywhere since with no luck! No reservations, but a short wait, and worth it. Service was friendly but I had to find them to pay the bill. Can't wait to return!

Love this place - it's a standby and when I have company in town it's one of the seafood restaurants I try to take them to because the food is amazing, the view of the working harbor and the Yaquina Bay Bridge provide the perfect backdrop for a meal and the staff are courteous, helpful and attentive. They have seasonal specials based on produce and fish being caught. So it's local and sustainable. It your looking for a nice dinner while in Newport I highly recommend eating here.

My friend and I really enjoyed the upstairs ambience. Downstairs would have been fine during the day probably . Our waitress , Andrea, was wonderful . Very nice, very informative . My friend had the fish tacos and like them very much . I had the oysters which were okay . My friend could taste the oil in them . I didn't think they were the tastiest I've had. And a small cup of I think it was supposed to be tartar sauce but it just looked like mayonnaise accompanied the meal which didn't suit me. Side note : we did not appreciate the mandatory edition of a 20% tip on the bill . We likely would have given the waitress at 20% tip anyway . We just didn't think that was right especially the way they explained away the mandatory tip . The restaurant owner should be responsible for their employees insurance and other stuff . Just saying ...

Seafood Stew and Crab Cakes were wonderful. The ocean view was great. Service was excellent. Remember there is a 20% tip already included in your bill and enjoy.

This is the second time we have eaten at Local Ocean Seafood and have enjoyed it both times. In addition to high quality seafood, they have inventive preparations that go beyond your basic seafood restaurant. Their cocktails are also excellent. The upstairs is a little nicer and get a table by the window overlooking the harbor if available.

Many good things about this restaurant: the atmosphere is great! The partial outside dining view was great. The sea lions were quite vocal which added to the experience. The menu choices were good and the food was quite tasty. The service was good. We had an attentive server. But, there were some cons to the experience: the portions were not balanced (relative to the portion portions) both entrees were very small fish portions and more greens (my salad had very little fish) and sides (peaches for my husband's entree). These were diner offerings. We would have been fine with having options for smaller and larger sizes at different price points but, that wasn't an option and no ounce amount was listed. The second issue is the 20% pre-added gratuity (which was posted). It's not the money it's the presentation. We always tip but it is off putting to have it mandated. Tips are discretionary gratuities. Basically, this says either you don't pay well or you believe your staff doesn't perform well. Just raise the price of your food to cover a living wage.

The food, cocktails, atmosphere, and service were the very best. I highly recommend this restaurant as being a must do. Especially if you are a real foodie.

Very nice place for higher end seafood. They have a few tables downstairs by their market and the upstairs is much fancier w/ big glass windows & nice harbor views. The oyster shooter was just meh - it was mostly cocktail sauce so just tasted like ketchup. The Brazilian Stew was very good tho, a creamy white broth w/ a fair amount of seafood. We enjoyed the food but it did take a good while to be acknowledged by anyone while we awkwardly stood in the hallway area.

Local ocean was amazing. You need to get the crab bisque it was delicious. The crab cakes? Also amazing. Everyone lived their food and the service was great. Small restaurant but good upscale vibes.

I've returned to Local Ocean seafoods a few weeks ago. I've rented a place here on the Oregon coast for the summer. On this visit .. I invited a friend from out of town. My local friends accompanied us and we enjoyed another wonderful meal. What stood out was his meal. The black Cod. He said that you can't get it in California and it was the best he had ever experienced. We were seated next to the kitchen and witness the prep and the care and experience of the cook staff. It was as good as being at a concert. The staff everything they do is on point.

I don't say this lightly, but this is the best seafood restaurant I've ever been to. The menu is extensive and creative, celebrating the fruits of the sea. My family came hungry and we ordered a lot. Everything was exceptionally flavorful, and the presentation was beautiful as well. Service was very friendly and attentive. The tables are limited, but we arrived a little before noon and were seated immediately. Highly recommended this place if you're driving along the Oregon coast.

We visit the Newport area at least once every year and this year we came back to the Local Ocean for lunch. We ordered the deviled egg appetizer which was a lot of fun to see and even better to eat. My wife ordered the salmon sandwich and I had the seared tuna on vegetables. Both dishes were amazing and we were once again, thrilled to have been able to enjoy a meal at the Local Ocean. It really is one of the top restaurants on the coast and worth the money you spend. On top of that, the service is excellent.

Wow! Marvelous food, wonderful staff, perfect location! My husband had the Brazilian seafood stew. It was outstanding! I had the wild Chinook salmon. It was excellent as well. The surprise treat were some deviled eggs, which may have been a special - amazing! We highly recommend Local Ocean, and we have moved it to our permanent visit when we're on the coast!

Food is incredible! Drinks are top shelf. Great location! Make a reservation, it's always busy !

For dining in Newport, this is the place. Call ahead and make that reservation because it is busy or reserve online. The upstairs dining is quieter, and the views of the harbor are stunning. The vegetarian options here are not an afterthought but a sublime addition to a thoughtful seaside restaurant menu. The tempeh items are both delicious and packed with flavor. I've tried both the tacos and the yakisoba noodle dish. Well seasoned tempeh that boasts flavor in every bite and fresh veggies that awaken your taste buds with that freshy fresh delight. Be sure to get some extra avocado verde sauce on the side for your tempeh tacos. Our table also enjoyed seafood dishes such as fish and chips and po boys that were raved as fresh and perfectly prepared. We couldn't resist the vegan Avocado Chocolate Mousse Tart even though we were full. The hazelnut-date crust was a lovely surprise. It was so delicious, we couldn't stop eating it and finished every last crumb. I think it's worth mentioning the well crafted drink menu. Our cocktails were yummy and fresh squeezed. The Mai Tai was Trader Vic approved! A true replica of this tiki delight. They offer NA cocktails as well, so don't hesitate to try a mocktail. Drinks for the whole family. Cheers to that. Our servers, the last two visits, were thoughtful and patient as we explored our dining options. It's a great place to bring a group or meet a friend. Make that reservation and get in here.

Full disclosure I am only reviewing the fish market portion of the business. I purchased 3 lbs of Newport (caught) salmon. I wish I had taken a photo cause it was beautiful. The salmon is spendy but so worth it. They had another salmon, black cod, halibut and a shellfish also for sale. The cooler has dips and wines available for purchase. Such a great experience. (My brother's family ate here on their trip and rate it the best restaurant in town!

We did the Chef's Tasting experience for $60 per person and let me tell you something..... it was amazing !!!! The quantity and quality was there. The menu I posted was what was included (all of it) and it was served family style. I didn't eat until I was full, I ate until I hated myself and there were still leftovers by the time we got to dessert I preemptively asked for a box because there was no way. The service was great and the restaurant had good energy. If I could give more than 5 stars I absolutely would. We will be back !

The Blackcod is so tender and juicy. They offer street side seat, next the port. Enjoy both food and the view.

This place is a gem! Was on a hunt for good food by the coast and this definitely hit the mark. Our waitress was so kind and gave us great recommendations throughout our meal. We were lucky enough to get a seat by the window with a pretty view of the port. Food was delicious the seafood tasted so fresh!

Order: Crab Cakes, Chilled Trio, Desert Pros: Overall the food is really good no major complaints. I had a reservation and we were accommodated immediately. I tried something differenrt than my last visit and it was so so. The trio was decent but definitely was different and lacked seasoning. The crab cakes were good and my drink was also good. No major standouts. Cons: The chilled trio was different than when I had it the first time. They didnt provide us with different breading/chips for the chilled trio like they did in the past. The new salmon one wasnt that good and it wasnt included in the first chilled trio I had last year.

Excellent food, attentive service. Always a delight to dine here. The Tuna Mignon and the wild Chinook salmon primavera were both outstanding.

Pros: The food! Cons: The wait! Also, value, ambiance So, Monday at 6pm early June. MAKE RESERVATIONS! Had no idea how popular this place was. We were told for walk-ins, the wait was 25-30 minutes. Turned out to be 45. Seating in the lower level only, where it was open to the cold windy outdoors. Everyone at the table (including a couple from Eastern Washington used to cold winters) was freezing, despite the heater above our table. They partially closed the door to the outside when they saw how everyone was still wearing their coats and caps, which helped, but then they shut the heater off. About halfway through our meal, we finally got someone to turn the heater back on and completely close the doors. At these prices, we shouldn't have to endure that kind of environment. Service was friendly, helpful (eventually), and relatively prompt. We were eating about 20 minutes after ordering (a bit over an hour when we first arrived, hungry). My husband and I had basically the same dish, except mine was topped with mini-shrimp (is that redundant?), and his grilled tempeh. It was Shrimp (Tempeh) and Spicy Noodle Salad. A fresh veggie salad on a bed of Yakisoba noodles, topped with a spicy, sweet chili sauce and Shrimp (Tempeh). It had a very good variety of salad ingredients, and the amount of noodles was just right. Not that many that you were left with a bunch of noodles and nothing else. I thought the amount of Shrimp was fine, but my husband said he would have liked more than the 6 cubes of Tempeh they gave (perhaps one more skewer of 3 would've done it). It could've been a much better overall experience, but given how delicious the food was I have to round up my 3.5* rating up to 4*.