Local Ocean Seafoods

This is a place that is amazing! My wife’s drink was excellent and our service was great. The food was absolutely the best! The deviled eggs were so good, salmon so fresh and the stew was tasty!! We sat on the open air patio which is on the main floor…was really relaxing. If you are in Newport, Oregon you need to stop here!

This by far was the best Halibut I've ever had. Not deep fried yet very crispy. The cut of fish was the best ever. Almost like a steak. My partner has the crab cakes and they loved them . The view was nice.

We had an incredible meal at Local Ocean Seafood. Everything was fresh, local, and absolutely delicious. We shared a full Dungeness crab, halibut fish and chips, and oysters — each dish was prepared perfectly and full of flavor. You can really taste the quality and care in every bite. The service was also outstanding: welcoming, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu. We couldn’t have asked for a better dining experience. Highly recommend and can’t wait to return!

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!

They seem to prefer if you make a reservation, but we were able to get in without one. They had a couple of options that we could eat but I must say for what we got the price was quite high, the quality of ingredients seemed good, the presentation was attractive but unbalanced and difficult to eat as it came. The tempeh chunks were huge and not evenly spread throughout the tacos or burrito, so they had to be disassembled and cut up first. The flavors were nothing to write home about, and the heavy scent of fish downstairs was a bit off-putting (but what do you expect at a fresh seafood joint right off the water 💧). I would not suggest it if you are vegan but if not maybe you will enjoy it if you make a reservation to sit by the window upstairs and enjoy a nice sunset 😉

Absolutely amazing dishes. The atmosphere was open and inviting, with an open view kitchen nothings hidden. Clean and meticulous throughout. Everyone from the greeter to the kitchen staff is friendly. The food was amazing! Tried the deviled eggs, the mussel bruschetta, crab cakes and more!

Well technically we got rock fish and chips to go but man! The best I’ve had on this coast and living now in England beats A lot of them too. Love the panko crust. Perfect traditional chip and fresh fennel slaw/ palate cleanser for the win. Must book ahead to experience a table but this was the next best thing.

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.

Great food, but disappointing to have a unilateral 20% surcharge that was even applied to alcohol items. I'd prefer to see higher menu prices and tip based on the dining experience rather than simply pay a surcharge. I probably will not be back.

Local Ocean used to be our spot when we lived in Corvallis! Since moving to the PDX suburbs, we hadn't visited in 3+ years. We were able to go this past week and it was as good as we remembered it! We went for lunch on a weekday and were promptly seated. My husband doesn't eat seafood so we always orders the burger with white cheddar and bacon, and says it's the best burger he's ever had. I of course, had to go with the Fishwives Stew. It was as fabulous as ever, with huge pieces of fish and crab and plenty of clams. The bread chunks included are to die for. Our server was kind enough to offer that the kitchen could crack the crab for us, saving a hassle for my two young kids, and saving me the mess. A true game changer! The restaurant is beautiful, overlooking the ocean and all the boats. It was such a wonderful experience, and we are so excited to go back.

Our food was delicious. However when Melanie replies to reviews of the automatic 20% she types "in lieu of" the traditional tipping system. LIEU means INSTEAD. And of course the wait service still expects a tip. And there is even a line on the receipt for Tip. Our friends that were with us from Seattle insisted the 20% was an automatic tip and we had to discuss over and over how it is not and then leave our separate tip - much to their their chagrin that the 20% was the tip. The exact words on the receipt: For in-house dining, a 20% service charge is included with your check. The service charge provides equitable pay, access to health benefits, and year-round economic security for our employees. Tipping is not expected but it is graciously accepted and goes directly to those that served you today. I felt the wait service was not even friendly- not how it was before this automatic service charge. It was more robotic. We over heard other customers talking about the same issue. I'm very sure our waitress heard us talking about it as our friends simply did not believe the 20% was not a tip. This policy even applies to bottles of wine and cocktails. In my opinion it is a horrible policy. In the past when we had friends and family visit us in Newport - we always went to Local Ocean. No brainer. Now I take them other places. Instead of dining there 10-12 times a year - it's more like 2-3. And we bring own bottle of wine and pay the $15.00 corkage. 20% on 15.00 bucks is much more reasonable then 20% on $65 bottle of wine. They did away with my favorite grilled salmon served medium rare on top of a delicious Gorgonzola type cheese on top of a roasted pepper on top of veggies and red sauce pasta. Dang. I liked the grilled tuna very much but the veggies were drenched in teriyaki and so that part of my meal was tossed but the tuna was delish!

Such a beautiful view!! And great food!! Fresh seafood!! And before leaving we ordered Smoked Tuna and Salmon so far this is the BEST smoked fish I've ever had!! A lot of smoked fishes are too salty but this one is perfect!!!!

Yesterday had the Fishermen's wife stew for dinner. It was heavenly tasty! Hot, fresh, full of flavors, never eaten anything better! Our server Sharon was really hospitable and friendly. Really enjoy every bite including the atmosphere!

Sorry fixed it! Great service, our server Joaquin did an outstanding job! Fresh small oysters on a half shell. Great selection. Good wine list Great quality food and reasonable prices The view is awesome 1/2 bottle of wines on Wednesday!

A very quick trip to Oregon Coast for our anniversary and time to breath in the fresh air. Loved every minute of it! We had dinner at The Local Ocean Seafood and it was like nothing I have ever had! The Smoke tuna deviled egg ~ I couldn't get enough pics of ~ it was like art! The cocktail I enjoyed was "The Defiant Jazz". Of course if there are oysters near by I must indulge and these were amazingly delicious! My dinner was the truly delectable Brazilian Stew which was made with a green curry coconut milk broth Photos won't do it justice I am sure. The service was great and the food scrumptious! Yes even Don's hamburger and fries were wonderful Service was perfect and everyone was so nice! I love sitting at the high top next to the kitchen so I could see all the delicious food being prepared! We will be returning to Newport OR again and this will be our first stop for dinner!

My wife booked us here for dinner for my birthday. We ordered some clams, the shrimp salad and the lingcod appetizer. All the appetizer came within 15mins. For entree, my wife ordered the dairy free option cod special indicated on the menu and I ordered the fishwives stew. After finishing our appetizers, the waitress came back to inform us that the cod my wife ordered has dairy and suggested other dairy free options. She then opted for the deviled eggs that also listed as dairy free. The waitress came back to tell us again the eggs had dairy cream in it as well after another 15mins. At this time 30mins have passed and we've been told to switch our entrees. The waitress was very nice and professional, but please update your menus to reflect has dairy and not. We no longer had any appetite after waiting so long for our dinner, we left for Clearwater instead.

Seafood done responsibly and sustainably, with a smile! I enjoy that you can see the whole crew for this establishment, from the head chef to the fish monger. Always fresh and full of flavor. You can even grab a spot with a view of the bay and bridge:)

Excellent fresh seafood. The crab bisque is very good by itself was way too garlicky this time and it will stay with you for the rest of the evening and into the morning the next day. Server was efficient and prompt. Everyone loved their entrees. Drinks were great. My old fashion was made perfectly.

This was my favorite meal amongst many during a two week trip to the Central coast. The setting is lovely, right across from the port. We had seats in the window but also near the open kitchen so everything looked and smelled wonderful. The scallop and asparagus small plate presented perfectly grilled scallops, the best I've ever had. The Fishwives stew absolutely perfect . The black cod with hoisin could have done with a bit less hoisin but this wonderful fish was cooked perfectly. Astoundingly, we ordered dessert ( chocolate mousse) and it was also fabulous. Our server was a delight, informative, available, but not in our faces. It was obvious that staff were proud of the food , justifiably. My wife and I are very pleased to pay the 20% gratuity as a matter of equity . I didn't get any impression that the servers expected more on top of that. Our other favorite restaurant in the area also has this policy . It makes me in both cases even more likely to eat in both places . A small quibble is that the tip is figured including the tax which seems wrong, but it's a tiny quibble. Local Ocean is from start to finish a delight!!

Clearly the best restaurant in Newport harbor. We ate here twice during our three day stay. This is a sophisticated seafood establishment that would be at home in New York City, Seattle or San Francisco. The restaurant is literally across the street from the commercial fishing dock and processing facilities from which it gets its amazing fresh fish , shrimp, crab, and shellfish. You will not find fresher seafood anywhere. The menu is imaginative and the dishes are impeccably presented and consistently delicious. I recommend the happy hour in the upstairs lounge and bar. We enjoyed a wonderful dinner of happy hour drinks and appetizers. Reservations are a must as this place is well known among the locals.

Our favorite dish at Local Oceans is back on the menu again. Grilled Hoisin Blackcod is so delicious. A little sweet, savory and tangy hoisin sauce with asparagus, green beans, oranges, shiitake mushrooms, onions, red bell pepper, yakisoba noddles and sesame seeds. Cooked perfectly with a good crunch on asparagus and beans. Mushroom perfect texture. And the boat to plate fresh blackcod (sable fish) is moist, flaky and falls apart with the touch of a fork. It contains levels of heart healthy and anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids slightly higher than wild salmon. Way to cook it up kitchen team. Tasty! Healthy! Favorite dish on the menu for us!

The food was ok. Not out of this world. The Calimari salad was unique and good. I do not agree with their policy to add 20% to the bill automatically. And then suggest a tip on top of that I should have the choice if I think the service merits a good tip. Won't go back. The value for the portions was not there.

Food is good, service can be spotty on if they are busy, but that's to be expected. Personally I think they should incorporate a few more non seafood options.

Great Experience @ Local Ocean Seafoods in Newport, OR. !! We were warmly greeted upon entry on a Thursday to enjoy 'Eat Like a Local' lunch special. Our server, Isabelle, was wonderful throughout our time here. She let us old friends catch up without feeling like we needed to leave in a timely manner. Our food was fresh, delicious, and flavorful. Our drinks were refilled. The restaurant itself was small, but good use of space. The floor to ceiling windows was appealing, but was a nuisance when having to avoid gradual sun in face if seated by the windows, so keep that in mind. Overall great experience. Thank you.

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.

Great view of the harbor from the upstairs dining room. Attentive and accommodating service. Food was tasty, beautifully prepared and presented. Our gluten free needs were easily done. You need reservations, so call several days ahead for your preferred time. Highly recommend!

This is my husbands favorite restaurant and every year we make the 3 hour drive to come here and it is WORTH it. We've eaten here 6 or 7 times and every time is better than the last. I highly recommend the Brazilian stew and calamari salad and of course the oysters are always good. Yes, there is a 20% out on your bill but it makes sense. The service is incredible. They go above and beyond and this extra charge insures the kitchen and other employees get tipped also.

Fantastic spot across the street from the harbor with multiple dining levels. They were able to easily accommodate our party, one guest had a walker. The service was super friendly & attentive. The food so interesting, bright, great flavors, and yummy!! Loved the deviled eggs with salmon, the oysters on the halfshell were exceptionally fresh, I had the tacos and they were perfectly battered. Everything was to perfection! Super happy we found this location while visiting Newport, OR!

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!

Really fresh raw oysters, great tasting fish tacos, and delicious razor clam chowder. Service was good. Think of the upstairs seating area as nice dining with harbor views.

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

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.

Food was good, not great, but the staff were aloof! When asked for ranch dip, they acted appalled. It is the most common dip in America, especially when serving french fries.

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.

My personal fave for a special lunch or dinner in Newport. The ambiance and service vary from the seafood deli style downstairs to fancy sit down with view upstairs. The seafood is masterfully cooked and the drinks are lovely. We had the fish wives stew and the halibut this last time and both were outstanding. Oh! And save room for the dessert, there's a tazo chocolate mousse and an avocado mousse that are both divine.

The food here were pretty good! I got the wild salmon pasta and loved it. My husband also enjoyed the fish taco

Hyper local focused menu, we enjoyed the daily specials which were fabulous. Terrific waterfront location, fun atmosphere, we look forward to returning.

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.

What a find! We ate upstairs at a table with an awesome view of the harbor. We started with salmon caprese . It was one of the specials. It was so good and the salmon was so fresh. Loved the addition of the peaches. I had the Brazilian stew. So much flavor and a lot of seafood. My husband had the coho salmon pasta. It was excellent. For dessert we had the berry rhubarb pudding. So refreshing and light after a big meal. The service was great! Highly recommend this place!!

Good food and great view. Sadly, service was poor and staff were not friendly/welcoming, even with reservation, probably because of that mandatory 20% tip, so I wouldn't recommend this spot.

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.

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.

Blown away! We happened upon Local Ocean while exploring Newport. Drinks are delicious and inventive. The salmon sliders were so good and they offered local oysters which were not on the menu that did not disappoint! We loved it so much we made a reservation for dinner the next night for our 15th wedding anniversary. Upon arrival the manager came to our table to congratulate us personally and let us know that appetizers and dessert was on the house. Incredibly thoughtful! Dinner exceeded our expectations (Moqueca, crab cakes) and the service was impeccable. Tazo chocolate dessert was perfect... not too sweet! We asked them to make a brandy alexander which is not on their menu and they nailed it!! Cannot recommend enough!! We'll be back!!

This is one of our all-time favorite places in the coast. The pan fried oysters are amazing but also, everything we've ordered there has been so consistently good. Service and staff are great too.

The food is absolutely amazing. Fresh, Unique dishes, plenty of food, and served by incredible staff! Wine selection is awesome... And you can't beat the view of the bay, sunset, and bridge! A favorite anytime we're in Newport!!!

Everything about this restaurant was well worth it. We had the pleasure of dining on their patio, it was the first weekend they opened it, and the weather couldn't have been more perfect. The sun was shining, it was a beautiful Friday afternoon, and set the tone for an amazing lunch. Charles was our server and he was fabulous. Attentive, warm, and made us feel right at home. The food? Delicious. The cocktails? Even better. Every dish and drink felt thoughtfully crafted and tasted just as good as it looked. The only hiccup was a brief interaction with the hostess, she needed a couple of hugs and she'd be good to go! Thankfully, that moment was fleeting and didn't take away from the rest of the experience. This was such an enjoyable dining experience, one I'll definitely remember. I'll absolutely be back the next time I'm in Lincoln City!

We always stop for lunch or dinner on our visits to the NW of Oregon. Great pan fried oysters and clams.

I proposed to my wife in this restaurant. I wanted something special for that occasion and my wife and I are both retired chefs. That being said I came be picky. Every bit of the menu items that we ordered were delightful. The cocktails were outstanding, and ambience of the restaurant was very warm inviting and enjoyable. Overall, I highly recommend the experience of Local Ocean Seafoods. That special night along with service and quality of this location has left a memory that I will cherish for the rest of my life.

Very popular sea food restaurant. Excellent location and views. The dishes are fresh and creative. We had the crab cakes, fish and chips and halibut. All excellent! Reservations are recommended.

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.

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.

Fantastic menu. So creative & fresh. Great view & staff. Highly recommend this delightful restaurant!

Spent $178 for 3 on bland food. Seafood on the oregon coast is usually outstanding but I'd describe the food here as boring. I was very irritated at the bill for what we got, I feel robbed. I can cook better lingcod and I'm not exactly a chef, the food here is weak. Significantly overpriced for the value, automatic 20% tip added. (To be fair the wait staff was excellent/friendly, no complaints there). This place is overrated in my opinion, not worth it but maybe my opinion would be different if I spent 20% more on the expensive halibut

This place was really delicious. I've been craving a good crab cake and they didn't disappoint. I also had a special request they were happy to do for me, I asked them if instead of the clam stew I could replace the clams with muscles instead. And boy was it good, probably the best broth I've ever had. Could have drank it from a cup! Service was spectacular as well too boot. Overall highly recommended.

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.

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