The Lost Roo Offers Seafood, Burgers and Family Dining in Long Beach
The Lost Roo is a casual, family-friendly restaurant and sports bar serving an extensive selection of seafood, burgers, sandwiches, salads and American comfort food in Long Beach, Washington.
Located along Pacific Avenue, the restaurant offers dining-room seating, an enclosed deck and a large bar for adults. Televisions make it a popular place to watch sporting events, while its broad menu provides choices for families and groups with different tastes.
Fresh local seafood
Seafood occupies a prominent place on The Lost Roo’s menu. Local rockfish is served in fish and chips, sandwiches and Baja-style tacos. The restaurant also offers Willapa Bay fried oysters, Columbia River steelhead and an albacore tuna melt made with local tuna.
The ahi tuna tower combines seared rare tuna with ginger rice, avocado, cucumber, tobiko, pickled ginger, wasabi and sriracha drizzle.
Other seafood dishes include a tempura prawn basket and jumbo gumbo prepared with prawns, andouille sausage, onions, celery, peppers, okra and a spicy New Orleans-style dark roux.
The restaurant’s Fisherman’s Chowder features clams, Columbia River steelhead and bacon. Guests can order it separately or add a cup to another meal.
Appetizers and dishes for sharing
The Lost Roo offers numerous appetizers suitable for sharing around the table. Choices include Willapa Bay oyster shooters, chilled chili-crisp prawns and fresh local steamer clams prepared with a choice of amber ale, sweet chili or white wine and garlic butter.
Other starters include hot wings, garlic cheese curds, loaded nachos, flash-fried calamari, feta bruschetta, onion rings, fries and tater tots.
Burgers and sandwiches
The burger menu begins with the Roo Burger and expands into several specialty combinations. The mushroom-Swiss burger adds crimini mushrooms and Swiss cheese, while the bacon-and-blue burger combines bacon, blue cheese, barbecue sauce and grilled onions.
A lamb burger offers a distinctive alternative with goat cheese, grilled onions, fresh mint and chimichurri. A plant-based patty can also be substituted on burger selections.
Sandwich choices include a local rockfish sandwich, Cajun chicken sandwich, buttermilk fried chicken sandwich and the Roo’ben, made with pastrami, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and Thousand Island dressing on toasted rye.
The house-smoked prime-rib dip is served on a hoagie roll with Swiss cheese and au jus. Another hearty option combines grilled chicken, bacon, guacamole and Tillamook cheddar.
Salads, bowls and comfort food
Salad selections range from traditional Caesar and pub salads to more substantial meals. The stacked prawn Louie includes Old Bay-poached prawns, bacon, egg, olives, cucumbers, feta and tomatoes.
Additional choices include a flat-iron steak salad, taco salad, harvest salad with chicken and bacon, and a chicken-cashew crunch salad with wonton strips and peanut sauce.
Entrées include Thai peanut chicken, buttermilk fried chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy, smoked-Gouda macaroni and cheese, grilled ribeye and a bulgogi beef bowl.
The black-bean-and-rice bowl offers a meat-free foundation that can be customized, while the kalua pork bowl combines pork, ginger rice, black beans, roasted-corn salsa, avocado and sesame-ginger drizzle.
Children’s meals and desserts
The Little Roos menu includes grilled cheese, macaroni and cheese, chicken strips, peanut butter and jelly, and a children’s cheeseburger. Meals are accompanied by fries, tater tots or applesauce.
Dessert choices may include cheesecake, crème brûlée, seasonal berry cobbler and a chocolate turtle sundae with brownie, ice cream, chocolate, caramel, whipped cream and peanuts.
A relaxed restaurant for locals and visitors
The Lost Roo serves lunch, dinner, coffee and cocktails. Families are welcome in the dining room and enclosed deck, while the restaurant’s large bar provides a separate gathering place for adults.
Its location on Pacific Avenue places it close to Long Beach hotels, attractions and beach approaches. A large paved parking area can accommodate ordinary vehicles as well as larger recreational vehicles.
The menu changes seasonally, so individual selections may vary. Takeout and online ordering are available through the restaurant’s website.
Location and restaurant information
The Lost Roo
1700 Pacific Avenue S.
Long Beach, WA 98631
Phone: (360) 642-4329
Restaurant website:
https://lostroo.com/
Menu:
https://lostroo.com/menu/
The restaurant is generally open for dinner on Monday; lunch and dinner Wednesday through Sunday; and closed Tuesday. Visitors should verify current hours through the restaurant’s website before making a special trip.
