The Long Beach Peninsula offers an impressive variety of places to eat, from casual seafood restaurants and international kitchens to waterfront pubs, fine dining establishments and historic bakeries. The following guide highlights popular dining destinations in Long Beach, Seaview, Ilwaco and nearby Astoria.

Menus, hours and days of operation may change seasonally, so visitors should check with each business before making a special trip.

Pickled Fish Restaurant

Located atop the Adrift Hotel in Long Beach, Pickled Fish pairs expansive Pacific Ocean views with locally influenced food and creative drinks. Its menu features regional seafood, pizzas, burgers, salads and shareable dishes, while live music adds to the relaxed coastal atmosphere on selected evenings.

Website: “https://www.pickledfishrestaurant.com/” (https://www.pickledfishrestaurant.com/)

The Lost Roo

The Lost Roo is a lively, Australian-inspired pub and family restaurant in Long Beach. Its extensive menu includes burgers, sandwiches, salads, seafood, tacos, smoked Gouda macaroni and cheese, gumbo and hearty rice bowls, accompanied by beer, wine and cocktails.

Website: “https://lostroo.com/2017/07/15/eat/” (https://lostroo.com/2017/07/15/eat/)

Castaways Seafood Grille

Castaways Seafood Grille serves casual coastal food in downtown Long Beach. Diners will find seafood favorites, chowder, fish and chips, burgers, sandwiches and other comforting choices suitable for a relaxed lunch or dinner near the beach.

Website: “https://www.castawayslongbeach.com/” (https://www.castawayslongbeach.com/)

The Depot Restaurant

The Depot Restaurant occupies a restored historic train depot in Seaview and offers one of the Peninsula’s more refined dining experiences. Its menu combines Northwest ingredients with international influences, featuring seafood, steaks, small plates, seasonal dishes, desserts and a thoughtfully selected wine list.

Website: “https://depotrestaurantdining.com/” (https://depotrestaurantdining.com/)

Salt Hotel & Pub

Located at the Port of Ilwaco, Salt Hotel & Pub serves casual food in a setting overlooking the marina and working waterfront. The pub is known for seafood, chowder, sandwiches, burgers, salads and regional beer, making it a convenient stop after visiting the port’s shops, galleries and Saturday Market.

Website: “https://www.salt-hotel.com/pub” (https://www.salt-hotel.com/pub)

Malai Thai Restaurant

Malai Thai Restaurant brings Thai cuisine to downtown Long Beach with curries, noodle dishes, fried rice, soups and stir-fried specialties. Its menu offers a welcome international alternative to the Peninsula’s seafood and traditional American restaurants.

Website: “https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g58566-d8065672-Reviews-Malai_Thai-Long_Beach_Washington.html” (https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g58566-d8065672-Reviews-Malai_Thai-Long_Beach_Washington.html)

Chen’s Restaurant

Chen’s Restaurant serves Chinese-American favorites in Long Beach, including appetizers, soups, fried rice, noodles, vegetable dishes and entrées prepared with chicken, beef, pork or seafood. Combination meals and generous portions make it a practical choice for families and groups.

Website: “https://chenslongbeach.com/” (https://chenslongbeach.com/)

Food Yamilet

Food Yamilet offers flavorful Mexican and Latin American-inspired food in Long Beach. Guests can explore familiar favorites such as tacos, burritos and other freshly prepared dishes in a casual setting.

Website: “https://food-yamilet.res-menu.com/” (https://food-yamilet.res-menu.com/)

Formosa Bao

Formosa Bao specializes in Taiwanese-inspired steamed buns, potstickers, skewers, soups and rice or noodle meals. Bao fillings include pork, beef, chicken, vegetables, tofu and sweet red bean, with vegan and gluten-free choices also represented.

Website: “https://formosabao.com/” (https://formosabao.com/)

Waterline Pub

Waterline Pub is located inside At the Helm Hotel on the Port of Ilwaco waterfront. Its menu centers on Northwest seafood and pub favorites, accompanied by regional beers, wine and cocktails in an intimate setting overlooking the marina.

Website: “https://www.atthehelmhotel.com/” (https://www.atthehelmhotel.com/)

Shelburne Hotel & Pub

The historic Shelburne Hotel & Pub in Seaview combines vintage coastal character with a menu influenced by Pacific Northwest ingredients. Guests can enjoy seasonal seafood, burgers, salads, shareable dishes, cocktails and regional beverages in the pub, dining room or garden.

Website: “https://shelburnehotelwa.com/” (https://shelburnehotelwa.com/)

The Sandbar

The Sandbar brings several casual food vendors together in downtown Long Beach. Depending on the day and season, visitors may find sweet and savory crêpes, handmade ice cream, fries, freshly battered fish and chips, burgers and other easygoing beach-town favorites.

Website: “https://sandbarlongbeach.com/” (https://sandbarlongbeach.com/)

Drop Anchor Seafood

Drop Anchor Seafood is a casual Long Beach restaurant specializing in familiar coastal favorites. Its menu includes seafood baskets, fish and chips, clam chowder, oysters, prawns and other selections for visitors seeking a traditional meal near the Washington coast.

Website: “https://dropanchorseafood.com/” (https://dropanchorseafood.com/)

The Current Café

Current Surf Coffee & Cocktails at the Adrift Hotel transitions from a daytime coffee bar into an evening cocktail destination. The menu includes espresso drinks, French press coffee, tea, matcha, fresh juice, pastries, cocktails, wine, beer and spirit-free beverages.

Website: “https://adrifthospitality.com/eat-and-drink/current-surf-coffee-and-cocktails/” (https://adrifthospitality.com/eat-and-drink/current-surf-coffee-and-cocktails/)

42nd Street Café & Bistro

42nd Street Café & Bistro in Seaview is a longtime Peninsula favorite for made-from-scratch breakfasts and carefully prepared dinners. Its menu highlights local oysters, razor clams and other seafood alongside beignets, omelets, waffles, pot roast, fried chicken, pasta and house-made desserts.

Website: “https://42ndstreetcafe.com/” (https://42ndstreetcafe.com/)

MyCovio’s

MyCovio’s offers an intimate Italian-inspired dinner experience in Ocean Park. Fresh pasta, lasagna, slow-cooked ragù, rib-eye and a seafood-filled cioppino anchor the menu, with house-made desserts completing the meal.

Website: “https://www.mycovios.com/” (https://www.mycovios.com/)

Bridgewater Bistro

Bridgewater Bistro sits along the Columbia River in Astoria, a short drive across the bridge from the Peninsula. The restaurant combines river views with Northwest seafood, steaks, pasta, sandwiches, salads, desserts and vegetarian or gluten-sensitive choices.

Website: “https://bridgewaterbistro.com/” (https://bridgewaterbistro.com/)

Serious Pizza +

Serious Pizza + serves handcrafted Neapolitan-style pizzas, calzones, sandwiches and appetizers in Ilwaco. The selection ranges from cheese and pepperoni pizzas to creative meat and vegetable combinations, with several vegetarian and vegan-friendly options available.

Website: “https://www.seriouspizzaplus.com/” (https://www.seriouspizzaplus.com/)

Dylan’s Cottage Bakery & Delicatessen

A Long Beach tradition dating to 1908, Dylan’s Cottage Bakery & Delicatessen is known for scratch-made doughnuts, pastries, breads, pies, cakes and cookies. Its delicatessen also serves breakfast items, sandwiches, biscuits and gravy, soup and creamy clam chowder in a fresh-baked bread bowl.

Website: “https://dylanscottagebakery.com/” (https://dylanscottagebakery.com/)

Sadie & Josie’s Bakery

Sadie & Josie’s Bakery offers cakes, cupcakes, cookies, pastries and other freshly prepared sweets in Long Beach. The bakery is a useful stop for an individual treat or a custom dessert for birthdays, weddings and other celebrations.

Website: “https://sadieandjosiesbakery.com/” (https://sadieandjosiesbakery.com/)

Long Beach Pie Lady

Long Beach Pie Lady specializes in homemade fruit and cream pies prepared with classic recipes and locally sourced ingredients when available. The bakery also offers gluten-free and sugar-free pies by advance order, along with cinnamon rolls, sticky buns and creative seasonal pastries.

Website: “https://www.longbeachpielady.com/” (https://www.longbeachpielady.com/)

Discovering the Peninsula Through Its Food

These restaurants and bakeries reflect the variety of dining available around the Long Beach Peninsula. Visitors can begin the morning with a fresh doughnut or coastal breakfast, enjoy seafood or international cuisine during the day and finish with an Italian dinner, waterfront meal or slice of homemade pie.

Supporting these locally operated establishments also helps sustain the people, traditions and distinctive flavors that make the Peninsula such a memorable place to live and visit.