Local Ocean Seafoods

if you come here, you MUST try the tuna poke. It was absolutely amazing. We also ordered the fishwives strew, coho salmon, and blackcod. Everything here has a very bright flavor. We were expecting something a little more savory and were surprised at the flavor profile. Our order ranks as follows: 1) tuna poke *miles and miles* 2) stew 3) cod 4) salmon Everything was good. We would rate it a SOLID 4 stars. Staff was awesome. View into the kitchen was awesome. Flies from the doors being opened- not so awesome but not unbearable

I travelled 3 hours from Portland just to sample this restaurant. I was not disappointed. I had the garden Salad and the famous Fishwives Stew, It was sublime, and filled with a beautiful medley of fish and shellfish in a rich Ciappino Broth. I can’t recommend this dish highly enough. Absolutely delicious.. The restaurant has a busy, bustling vibe, bright and airy. The staff all have genuine smiles, and I’m sure they are happy to work here. I’ll definitely visit again for dinner. Another huge plus. It’s directly opposite one of Newports busy wharf’s where the famous Newport Sea-lions come out to laze in the sun.

We got the Beef Burger and the Halibut fish and chip. The burger was thick and cooked perfectly. Made with local beef. I added cheese and bacon and it was excellent. The fish and chips were delicious. Freshly caught fish and made in house. Would recommend to anyone coming through town. Our waiter Joaquin was very kind and attentive. He walked through the menu with us and made sure we were taken care of throughout our meal.

Local Ocean came highly recommended by the owners and staff of the Blakeslee Vineyard Estate. Therefore, we knew we had to try it out when we got into Newport. We are so glad we did! Walking down the street prior to dinner was a wonderful experience. We were able to visit the local sea lions and working fishing boats that were in the marina. The short weight for our table allowed us to experience more of the town and the people of the town. The halibut and the scallops were prepared to perfection. It was a wonderful meal and a meal we will remember. I highly recommend stopping at Local Ocean when you are in the Newport, Oregon area. So many wonderful things to do and see at this seaport in the Pacific Northwest.

a bit pricey, especially for the small portions, but the food was delicious! servers were kind and the hostess was able to get us in immediately during a rush! will definitely come back at some point. cocktails were also good.

This is the place for seafood in Oregon hands down. We take all of our family and friends here when they visit, they all love Local Ocean now! We go at least once every season if not more because we can’t get enough; we are not from the area but make trips to Newport specifically to eat. Crab cakes and garlic crab soup we get everytime for appetizers, their seasonal bites are always a delight. The desserts are all ridiculously decadent, try to save room if you can. We have tried many entrees, all of them are spectacular. Of course their ‘fish and chips’ is one of the best dishes, beats any version I’ve had including authentic British. We both grew up on fresh caught seafood and have very discerning tastes, Local Ocean’s quality can’t be beat. We can’t wait until our next meal here!

I was recommended this place by a friend. The steamers were good, although on the broth-y side. The garlic bread that came with was excellent. Fries were of generous portion and the fried oysters were my favorite! Fennel salad was also a banger. I felt like the pisco sour wasn’t as alcoholic as I’m used to and not super coconut flavored. Overall, very yummy meal, spent $72 all in all with 20% gratuity included. Waiter almost overly attentive, but for a higher end place to be expected.

What a gem on the waterfront. Lower level offers views of the open kitchen & waterfront. Upstairs quieter, less “busy”. Food - exceptional. I had the seasonal Halibut & grilled peaches. I would have never put together the ingredients in the dish but it was so tasty! Ate every last bite. My spouse ordered the Brazilian Stew, he loved it. Loaded with various seafood. He ordered a side of the garlic bread which was divine! Toasty, buttery, and loaded with garlic. I used one to sop up the remaining deliciousness on my plate. Great selection of wine, beer, and cocktails. We shared a chocolate tort - decadent! With fresh seafood, the prices are a tad high, but they do a good job of giving a variety of dishes/prices if you want to spend less. Our server was engaging and attentive. Will be back!! (PS.Reservations suggested).

Visiting friends in the area and went to Local Oceans twice for lunch. Both times I had the special of salmon caprese with grilled peaches, salmon, and burrata mozzarella in a balsamic reduction. Excellent! This was followed by a lime posset which was incredible. We have gone there in the past and it was always good. But they have stepped up their game. Heading back home and I'm going to miss this place!

A Birthday wish I had., was to treat myself, To local ocean as I loved the mural on the exterior and the service and quality of the food and over all experience. in this case they hit it out of the park! My table was ready promptly 5:00 pm I was greeted by my first name. my Server was Charles who was professional and polite. As a special request I asked if my Beer on tap could be pulled by a mixologist I had met in our community as I am also in a customer service industry. My beer was pulled and delivered with a sincere thank you for my patronage. I feel like I made a friend and am a thread of a community that is Newport Oregon after 8 years... It took a while., however I am warming to the Greeting as you enter the city, Newport The friendliest. The food was delicious, the price was fine, and the gratuity is in reason., I left walking away a little on clouds... However it might have just been Yaquina bay fog. This was my first visit to Local Ocean but feel it will not be my last even if I fry up a nice piece of ling cod. When I am catching not just fishing!

HAPPY HOUR - Monday through Friday, 3PM - 5 PM (Only in the upstairs bar, somewhat limited seats). It was very hard to find Happy Hour info before coming here, I attached the HR menu picture. A little more fancy / upscale than other places in the area, but I enjoyed the food here (both Rockfish and Lingcod fish & chips). If on a budget, I'd suggest the Rockfish Fish & Chips ($17.50), if not, then the Lingcod at $24 might be better, but I still thought Rockfish was great. Save the money and get a beer for the difference (as of July 2025, they have one on my FAVORITE IPAs on deck... Von Ebert Brewing "Dynamic Essence" made with Terpenes!). Coleslaw that came with the fish & chips wasn't sweet and made with dill, something I really enjoyed. Fish itself isn't your "pub style" deep fried type, I really liked it honestly. Just wish the "chips" aka fries came with a little bigger portion. Parking lot & street parking can be packed; I was able to park further down the street (past the marina) and just walk down.

On any other day, in any other year, this would've been a 5-star review. Today is not that day. My wife and I have been going to Local Ocean - first as tourists from Seattle, now as Oregon Coast locals - for the entire 20 years they've been open. They have been, quite literally, our favorite restaurant in the entire world. We constantly recommend them. We bring guests at every opportunity. We evangelize for them everywhere we go. We've eaten there, without exaggeration, *hundreds* of times. But not just because they have amazing food; Because they have an awesome crew. We've made friends with, or at least friendly acquaintances with, so many of the staff over the years. Everyone from the chefs to the kitchen staff to the waitstaff to the bartenders to the hosts to the dishwashers have been absolutely amazing. But apparently not the management. For 20 years, Executive Chef Enrique Rodriguez has been a fixture at Local Ocean. We met him when he was still the sous chef under Charlie Branford, but when Charlie left many years ago, Enrique stepped up not only to maintain Local Ocean's amazing menu, but to improve and revamp it as well as build an amazing atmosphere, especially among the kitchen crew. He's been the absolute foundation, the heart of Local Ocean, for all that time. Universally loved by staff and customers alike, his food, style, and energy have defined Local Ocean's vibe for nearly all of its existence. And management decided to fire him. Twenty years of being the cornerstone of everything that makes Local Ocean great, and they kicked him out the door. Local Ocean will never be the same again. The last few weeks since his firing, the atmosphere at Local Ocean has been completely off. It may not be entirely obvious to tourists, but for locals like us, fans and long-time patrons, the vibe among the crew has been destroyed. The kitchen looks like they're just trudging through their day, the hosts and waitstaff avoid eye contact, and everything just feels... mechanical. No one will talk about it, because no one knows what happened. Some invisible decision from On High has deprived Local Ocean of its soul, and not even the staff know why. It blindsided everyone, and the management won't talk about it. Morale has tanked, and a lot of what makes Local Ocean so fantastic has tanked with it. And if someone so integral to Local Ocean's success and history can be excised so easily, who else has any kind of security there? How can anyone who works there feel safe in an environment where someone like Enrique can just be shoved out the door with no explanation? [Side Note: After I commented on a few of Local Ocean's Instagram posts asking what happened to Enrique, they not only didn't respond, but they deleted my comments, blocked me, and fully deleted a couple of the posts with Enrique's picture that I'd commented on. These are not the actions of an ethical management who made a decision in good conscience.] There is just no way I can be convinced to side with management on this decision. Firing Enrique is at best craven and emotional, at worst calculated and heartless. Either way: Actively damaging to the entire entity that is Local Ocean. I used to trust that this place was not only our favorite restaurant, but one that treated all of their employees with respect and fairness. Apparently they've been pulling the wool over my eyes, and I don't know for how long. Local Ocean firing Enrique is the biggest travesty in the Oregon Coast food scene. It's such a shame, because it's not just the loss of a person, but the poisoning of everything that made them great. We can no longer trust that what we see and feel there is genuine. That loss of authenticity has hollowed them out, and until/unless the management responsible for this firing is removed and Enrique is reinstated - if that's even something he wants after a betrayal of this magnitude - I can't in good conscience ever recommend Local Ocean again. My wife and I are gutted. We might return once or twice to get our favorite dishes one last time and say goodbye to the people there we love, but after celebrating 20 years of wedding anniversaries and birthdays there, visiting on every single vacation, and becoming regulars once we moved to Newport, it's likely we just won't return to Local Ocean after that. If things ever change back for the positive, we may return. But under the current management, I believe it to be entirely unethical to support them. I hope Chef Enrique stays local, and I can't wait to see what he does next. Whatever it is, we'll be there on day one.

Eaten here a few times but last time the food was bad (tuna in Nicoise not seared properly and rubbery/raw) there was one overwhelmed server who couldn't keep up and an odd 20% surprise surcharge when the bill arrived to pay for healthcare. Seemed cheap to not specifically tip that one server who had worked so hard in an understaffed dining room so I left another 20% cash tip on the table for her and have never gone back. As a lifetime small business owner I think that is an absolutely boneheaded way to address the benefits issue. Just do what every other business does and charge what you need to charge on the menu and leave tipping up to the customer. Seems like virtue signaling to add the surcharge with the self righteous statement. Just pay people fairly, have enough staff on hand and double check plates before they go out. Thank you. P.S. I won't be going back because it is absolutely not a five star restaurant so please don't thank me for my "continued patronage."

First greeted promptly and seated in a nice dining, there is an upstairs and main level. Very beautiful scenery and building is clean and open kitchen concept is always appreciated as you can see how it's run and how clean it is, always a plus. Servers were great and very informative. Appetizers were excellent! No complaints. My entree fell short. It was BLAND! Great dish concept and cooked very well but no flavor. Any protein cooked with no salt or pepper is a sin. The veggies and sauce for pasta as well. Wife had a shrimp and crab roll Nd it was excellent. Our son had a kids burger slider meal that was pretty bad. Burgers were not seasoned, dry, and had very heavy char from the grill, much to much for a 2-3 ounce burger patty served to children, they tasted bitter and flavorless from all the char and lack of seasoning.

So, apparently, I was a new Yelper, started a review, but never finished. My total loss. Because this place got so popular, we could not get a dinner reservations,so we chose lunch. It did not disappoint. We got there at opening and by the time we left, the place was full. Caveat: this restaurant boasts locally sourced products, so peaches are in season. For an appetizer we had the blackcod tartare with pickled peaches. It was incredibly good! I am a Reuben fan and so I had to try the Tuna Reuben. Let me tell you, you can make fish into a reuben. I had no idea that you could brine tuna, and make it into a Reuben and make it so realistic, the only difference was texture, but it was so good! For the main dish, my partner got the grilled halibut with peaches. The dish was so rediculously light, it was phenomenal. This is one of the best restaurants in Oregon. I hope for their success.

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.

I love this place for their fish sandwiches!!! They have an extensive menu with more original seafood dishes, but I gravitate towards sandwiches. When you come here, just know the seafood is fresh and cooked perfectly. The Rockfish BLTA was phenomenal and it came topped with peppers which gave it a sour kick. I finished it with their flan which is amazing. I'm no expert in flan, but I know a good one when I taste one. The service is also amazing. I love this place!

Everything we ordered was fresh, thoughtful, and delicious. The service was fantastic and the views were just right. Highly recommend staying upstairs to get the large window views. We would definitely come back so we could try out more dishes.

I've been waiting to have this stew for six months and it lived up to my expectations in every way. It is the perfect mix of seafood with shrimp, crab, clams, and some fish in it. The broth is full of flavors and the bread is so crispy and delicious. I would recommend bringing a jacket because the garage doors were open earlier in the evening.

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!

We wanted to eat outside, but unfortunately they'd just decided to close the outdoor seating, so we missed out. Takeout it was--I had the crab Louie and it was excellent. The dressing was so tangy and perfect. The eggs were nicely soft boiled and there was a pleasant amount of crab. My husband bad the fried halibut and fries. He said it was the best of the fish & chips that he'd had while visiting the PNW. My kiddo had 2 cheese sliders. They were generously sized and offered with delicious looking fries. Would definitely recommend.

Really nice atmosphere! The fresh lingcod fish and chips were delicate and fantastic. Clean all around, kitchen staff were efficient and professional. Waitress was friendly and bright.

Happy hour is the way to go with this place. Super cheap. Wonderful specials. The front desk girl gave us some trouble about wanting to go to happy hour when we already had a reservation as happy hour was only in the bar. The bartender was incredibly friendly and wonderful. The waitress was also great. Food was incredible. Plus the views are great also. Would go again, but definitely for happy hour.

The food is amazing, this place is super busy make sure to o make an reservation. Once you do that the service is excellent and worth making the time to secure your spot.

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:)

This will satisfy any seafood cravings you have !! From the fresh to the fried they have something for everyone. Our server Maxfield was very nice and attentive. View from the restaurant is beautiful. Now the food, wow! Everything is bought local and fresh, we got the fresh trio sampler and it was delicious. Fish and chips were well battered and full of flavor!

A strong five for this dining establishment. We arrived to a full restaurant. We were offered two seats at the bar which we accepted. Good choice on our part. The bartender whose name is Henry was very friendly, attentive and helpful. We started with two appetizers that were suggested by Henry. Albacore tuna kebabs and weathervane scallops. Both were exceptional. For our entrées, I went with the halibut and peaches while my spouse went with the crabcakes. Both of us were very pleased. I had never tried anything like halibut and peaches, but found it an interesting combination. I strongly recommend it. Be aware they do charge a 20% service charge. It is listed in bold on the check and we were also verbally advised

Wow, wow , and wow. We got right in and views were amazing. Food was even better. Service was great.

The scallops were to DIE for. The Bloody Maria was commendable. Yum! Fish and chips? Hell yes! The service was amazing!

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!!!!

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.

Parking is not so good. Very busy. The staff were polite and helpful. The atmosphere is open garage door. But view of the fishing boats and bridge is wonderful. The food is very fresh and delicious. Crab soup to die for. Excellent fish and chips. They have started adding a automatic service charge of 20%, since we last visited them 4 years ago. This appears to be a Marxist move. I prefer to decide on a tip based on service? Well there are other restaurants that are good.

Food and service were exceptional, so much that I added additional tip above the mandatory 20%. However, lost one star because they do not offer a military discount. Other Newport establishments do...

Went to local ocean last weekend. Hadn't been since before covid and man was it nice to be back! We love everything about this place. The food, location and service are all spot on. Our server was so kind and accommodating the view looking out over the bay is beautiful and relaxing. I love that they combine the seafood market with the restaurant. I had a salmon bowl special that came with a warm curry rice and cooked tomatoes, peaches amt other veggies. My husband had the halibut with roasted peaches. We both had a rum old fashioned which was made perfectly with top shelf booze. The only con for me is the following: Meal was pricey as their cost includes a 20% added gratuity. I wasn't crazy about this because while they tell you that means you're not obligated to tip more they also tell you it's appreciated if you do. Which I'm sure it is. I don't mind when restaurants choose to do the embedded gratuity but then you can't also say but hey that just covers employee healthcare so why don't you tip more. Needless to say we did not tip on top of the 20%. Out the door for two specials and one drink each we were already at near $150 for a two person lunch.

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!

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!

This place was outstanding! From cocktails to dessert--not a single item wasn't phenomenal. Only knock is food took a minute to come out.

Drinks excellent, Service Good, Dinner Salad great , Entree Bland, Flavorless, disappointing, underwhelming and not as described, also let me add I was so eager to come here as I've been several times, and this was my first visit in Over year and so I was excited, in that time I have recommended this restaurant many times, I won't be recommending it again- also I'm a bit offended that my server clearly noticed that me and my friend barley touched our entrees and not once engaged us as to if we enjoyed our meal, it felt like it was a clear avoidance of us where as at the beginning of the meal, they were engaging and chatty- over all just a disappointment - when 3 people spend 225$ for dinner, I think it's fair to have higher expectations - again this was not my first visit,

Crab cakes were delicate and savory. What more could I ask? Nicoise salad rocked. These are our long term favorites.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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.

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.

Always the freshest, best tasting seafood and the ambiance is casual but nice. The service is always great, and it would be a fun first date experience.

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.

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.

We visited Local Open for the first time yesterday, as several friends have given us enthusiastic reviews of the food. I wish I could say that I felt that we had an $80 dining experience, but we can't. The food was average, which is to say very overpriced ($29 for simple fish & chips??) but our server was attentive and charming. The coffee (brewed fresh, I was told) was really poor, which surprised me for such a pricy meal. Ending a meal with bad coffee just makes a mediocre experience worse. But what really tipped the experience from "OK" to "very disappointing" was discovering the mandatory 20% gratuity tacked on to our bill, and then still expecting us to add another tip for the server!! Reading the responses here on Yelp from the manager/customer service, apparently this information is presented at the front desk, but when we left, we couldn't see anything at the front door that stated anything about it. And so, that came as a rude surprise at the end of the meal. Thanks for the experience, folks, but we won't be back.

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.

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!

Went for a birthday dinner for my fiancé and it was great!! Ribeye was perfect and Tuna wrap is my go to!! Bomb dirty martini!! Well done

Highly recommend! This is one of our go-to spots. The tuna rueben is amazing also fish and chips and Louie salad. The view is as great as the food overlooking the wharf and awesome fishing boats. Only comment is it's sometimes breezy off the water so bring a sweatshirt. Love this place!!!