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Overall Total Score
4.3 out of 5
Impressive | 5970 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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Restaurantji
4.2 ★ from 407 reviews
scott
13.10.2024 - 04:46

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...

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Shannon
13.10.2024 - 04:46

Miss the old owners. The new manager owner is horrible

Peter
13.10.2024 - 04:46

Many places closed early. This place was crowded, but the food definitely worth the wait .

Minny
13.10.2024 - 04:46

About the best seafood I've ever had! Locals eat here, and the staff are friendly and professional.

Susan
13.10.2024 - 04:46

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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Google
5.0 ★ from 12 reviews
Sarah
23.11.2023 - 19:40

This place was awesome all around. Great atmosphere, perfect Playlist. Delicious fresh hot food and wonderful service. Will absolutely be back! They were kind t...

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Kayla
23.11.2023 - 19:40

Good 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...

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Cheryl
23.11.2023 - 19:40

Everything 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....

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Angee
23.11.2023 - 19:40

Local 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...

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Walter
23.11.2023 - 19:40

The 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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Menu
4.0 ★ from 8 reviews
Gunner
19.02.2023 - 00:07

Great atmosphere, burgers, French dip, pommes and beer! Excellent service and affordable prices. Thanks Jordan!

Gunner
19.02.2023 - 00:07

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...

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Rusty
19.02.2023 - 00:07

Food 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...

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Theodore
19.02.2023 - 00:07

Nice 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...

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Antonette
19.02.2023 - 00:07

We 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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Yelp
4.2 ★ from 634 reviews
Eryn
23.11.2023 - 19:40

Wonderful 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...

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Naomi
23.11.2023 - 19:40

We'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...

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Jeremy
31.03.2024 - 16:54

This 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...

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JoAnna
31.03.2024 - 16:54

Wow, 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...

Thomas
31.03.2024 - 16:54

The Quintessential Place to be in Manzanita, Oregon! A fantastic experience from start to finish. Upon entering you are immediately welcomed and seated....

Int Restaurants
4.5 ★ from 1868 reviews
Rain
17.07.2023 - 11:08

No skimping; all generously portioned Halibut Sandwiches! They have upgraded buns, right sauce, dab of pickle....the sandwich that satisfies and tells you Come...

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Thomas
17.07.2023 - 11:08

Very 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...

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Jonathan
17.07.2023 - 11:08

We 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...

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Mykal
17.07.2023 - 11:08

Great atmosphere, burgers, French dip, fries and beer! Excellent service and reasonable prices. Thank you Jordan!

Cynthia
17.07.2023 - 11:08

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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Sirved
4.0 ★ from 556 reviews
Alex
24.08.2024 - 06:15

The 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...

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Rain
24.08.2024 - 06:15

The 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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Restaurantguru
4.3 ★ from 2492 reviews
Menupix
3.9 ★ from 13 reviews

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