Reviews
What Stuart Peterson doesn't like about Big Wave Cafe:
The food was quiet good, but excessively overpriced. $24 for a very minimalistic serving of pasta and veggies (shredded carrots, broccolini, and a few chunks of faded tomatoes) with butter and parmesan cheese, is just too much. There was no way the pasta should have been more expensive than the $17 halibut sandwich (which was quite good). One could argue that the Manzanita area commands higher prices, but there is be... View all feedback. What Melody Nunes likes about Big Wave Cafe:
Just left the restaurant fat and happy. The steak melts like butter in your mouth. The seafood is fresh, and some of the yummiest I've ever had! We will be back. Highly recommended. Parking: Seemed to be plenty. As we were leaving, there was a small deer grazing at the side of the road. Was just a happy moment. Kid-friendliness: No kids with us, but there were children in the restaurant. I would bring my kids. View all feedback.
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The BEST clam chowder and fish chips on the Oregon coast! Great family-owned and operated restaurant! David and Jordan are an amazing father-daughter team, serv...
read moreMiss the old owners. The new manager owner is horrible
Many places closed early. This place was crowded, but the food definitely worth the wait .
About the best seafood I've ever had! Locals eat here, and the staff are friendly and professional.
What a great place. Food was delicious. Fresh green salads, steamer clams, yummy clam chowder, halibut fish in chips, everything was really good) The waitress w...
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read moreThis place was awesome all around. Great atmosphere, perfect Playlist. Delicious fresh hot food and wonderful service. Will absolutely be back! They were kind t...
read moreGood food and nice atmosphere! The ciders they have were very tasty as well! And you can't go wrong with a slice of the marionberry pie Service: Dine in Meal ty...
read moreEverything positive about this cozy Cafe. My partner and I both had prime rib cooked to perfection he also had Brussel sprouts prior "said best he 's ever had....
read moreLocal offerings!!! Fresh seafood and craft brews. Food is great!!! Slow service but I assume they're understaffed like everyone else is, so don't be in a big hu...
read moreThe help is very friendly. Food is delicious. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: T...
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read moreGreat atmosphere, burgers, French dip, pommes and beer! Excellent service and affordable prices. Thanks Jordan!
Very lively on a Saturday holiday night. No longer than 10 minutes had to wait for a table. He started with a crab meat and a salad. Had no fresh salmon or tuna...
read moreFood was decent but a little overpriced. However the wait was horrendous... more than an hour before we got our appetizer and another half hour before our entre...
read moreNice little restaurant. Friendly staff. The food was fine, but too expensive. The pasta was bland and small portion. I also ordered the captain's board and it w...
read moreWe ate here twice during our one-week stay, it was so good that my daughter was upset that it was closed. Tonight we had Clam Chowder, Crab salad, Crab cake, Ke...
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read moreWonderful service. Very friendly and welcoming. Clam chowder was great and craft beer was cold. My son's only complaint was that there wasn't enough chowder bec...
read moreWe've eaten here several times and it's always been a must dine destination when in Manzanita, which we visit every year. This last trip was the first time we'v...
read moreThis charming restaurant serves up fantastic seafood dishes that everyone at our table thoroughly enjoyed. Although there was a bit of a wait for our food, it w...
read moreWow, the food and service were awesome. We ordered the crab cake appetizer and shared an order of halibut fish and chips. Tasty and a decent portion of 3...
The Quintessential Place to be in Manzanita, Oregon! A fantastic experience from start to finish. Upon entering you are immediately welcomed and seated....
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read moreNo skimping; all generously portioned Halibut Sandwiches! They have upgraded buns, right sauce, dab of pickle....the sandwich that satisfies and tells you Come...
read moreVery lively on a Saturday Holiday evening. Didnt have to wait longer than 10 minutes for a table. Started with some crab meat and a salad. Didn't have a fresh s...
read moreWe ate here twice during our one week stay, it was so good my daughter was upset it was closed wed thurs. Tonight we had clam chowder, crab salad, crab cakes, k...
read moreGreat atmosphere, burgers, French dip, fries and beer! Excellent service and reasonable prices. Thank you Jordan!
I've read a few snarky posts about this establishment. We gave it a whirl on a Sunday, early May, for an early evening meal. We were greeted at the door with a...
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read moreThe small restaurant is charming and has a friendly staff. However, the food was just average and seemed overpriced. The pasta was bland and the portions were s...
read moreThe Halibut Sandwiches at this restaurant are not stingy on the portions! They come with upgraded buns, the right sauce, and a dab of pickle. This sandwich is s...
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