Bridgewater Bistro Reviews

Great food and service plus nice view of Columbia River

Best food I've had in a long time. Everyone was very nice.

Always awesome food and service. Thank you for a great anniversary. We love this place. Missed Isabella playing the piano tonight but it's a Tuesday.

I only rated 3 stars as it is a little pricey in my opinion. The food was fresh and tasted good, but the menu was a little boring (on the seafood side) and overpriced. We were both craving a seafood pasta without cream sauce, but there wasn't anything on the menu close (there was a Cioppino but didn't want to pay $35.00). We drove down the Oregon Coast from BC interior and stopped at many seafood restaurants along the way, and had the best Cioppino we've ever had for $22.00 in a town not to far from Astoria. If you have money to burn, I would definitely recommend this place, but if you are on a budget, I'm sure you could find a less expensive place for fish and chips.

Good food. Nice selection of beer. Looks over the Columbia river

Upon recommendation from the hotel staff, I made dinner reservations at Bridgewater Bistro. Great call.

I had the Cippino with a very nice side salad. Very, very good. Fresh seafood, perfectly cooked. Not as spicy as some of the SF area dishes, but a solid tomato and fish broth that married well with the shellfish and salmon.

Service was on point. Very friendly, and made great recommendations.

I was there as the sun began to set. The view was amazing.

Highly recommend.

Celebrated our 5 year wedding anniversary. At a perfect place! 5 Stars is not enough! We've loved coming here since we were teens. From the Shoalwater to the Bridgewater Bistro, we have been fans. The food is exceptional, far beyond fine dining but feels comfortable enough to wear your street clothes. We had the whole menu practically. Oysters shooters, Steamed Manilla Clams, Clam & Mussel Chowder and the Hungarian Mushroom Soup. For the mains we had the Duck Breast, med rare and the Petite Filet with Crab. Paired well with a 2017 Januik Cabernet Sauvignon. And the dessert trio, 2 Chocolate Kaluha Silk Pie and a Lemon Raspberry Posset. WHEW! All this coupled with the cozy warm lights, the bridge and water views and a lovely piano... a very good night!

Great Gluten Free selection, also delicious food.
Staff was friendly.
Location was great in front of the bay.
Good cost for the food and drinks
Atmosphere was great with the live music

The best New York steak I've had in some time. The gluten free meal was perfect for my wife who has celiac.

So many gluten-free options! Everything here is so delicious! The Ruben sandwich with gluten-free bread and the gf chowder are AMAZING!

Got treated badly, super slow service, tables around us got served before us even if they came after us. Do NOT order off the kids menu what so ever. Get better quality in looks and taste from McDonald's dollar menu instead of paying $7 for something here.

Hostess was extremely rude and unwelcoming. When I asked to sit outside on the patio she said it would be difficult for her waitresses to serve me out there even though the restuarant was quite empty with maybe 3-4 tables to serve at max.The hostess also stated that they were in between lunch and dinner and that the menu options were going to be limited and that they were under staffed as well. She seemed very reluctant to serve me and was essentially encouraging me to go elsewhere with her attitude.

The food and service was 5 star. We had a large birthday party. Recommend to everyone.

Felt well cared for. Food was tasty and worth the prices IMO. Live piano really hit the mark. Steak was great, cioppino was good, and even the burger was done very well. Drinks were on point, my wife loved the stuffed olives in the Martini. Great spot for celebrating. They even had a cutout in the floor so you could see down under the pier!

This was our first time dining at Bridgewater Bistro. We picked it based on the great reviews and it was more then we expected. We were dining in for brunch this past Sunday and started with Some cocktails of which I ordered the Bloody Mary with scratch made Mary Mix, it was amazing. Then we split the Chorizo and Chick Pea Soup after which My son and I had the Wild Salmon BLT my daughter had Basil Pesto Chicken Salad. They were all out of this world good. Since it was my son s birthday we decided to split the Chocolate Silk Pie for desert, the perfect ending to the meal. My family and I have been in the restaurant business for quite a few years, we love to cook and can appreciate scratch made food. You can certainly tell that the owners care very much about the art of preparing food and use fresh ingredients. You should definitely dine here.

A favorite stop of ours in Astoria. Very pretty restaurant on the water with excellent food. Don't miss the brunch! And kids will love the (ex-) pirate under the glass floor.

Food: This is the Mayan salad, a cup is the Hungarian Dill mushroom soup and Alaskan cod street tacos. All very yummy, I think I would have liked a sprig of dill just to drive it home, I personally didn't think I could taste it, I love dill, so maybe I want the boldness more than others ...

Atmosphere: Wasn't overcrowded, presentation was superb and service was great, actually so good....we got dessert. Sorry I forgot to take a picture of that, it was delicious! Overall, very elegant atmosphere. The gift shop had some super fun items as well.

Alcohol: We had North Jetti Porter and a pretty awesome Bloody Mary. I'm but a Bloody Mary but, they have a descent one. Thank you for caring about all the details.

Thanks!

Food was delicious and wonderful of course, however a majority of the staff were not as wonderful. My family and I were there celebrating getting to finally spend some time together, as well as several birthdays and wedding anniversaries and so this was to be a special dinner for us. Yet how we were treated by some of the staff, sadly left a bit of a bad taste in our mouths. From our arrival for our reservation (a time frame the host offered up by the way) to even the simplist task of requesting suggestions for dinner, to then basically being "herded out", apparently 1-2 minutes past their close time at the end of the evening (which we didn't even know by the way and truly provided us basically 1 hour for a lovely and very expensive dinner - expense relating to the timeframe one typically is allowed to sit and eat), I have to say I was a little shocked and taken back. It was as if we were an inconvenience, yet goodness the bill I paid said otherwise. With everything that is going on these days, we are/were extremely appreciative to be able to finally have the opportunity to do something like this and I was happy to pay the bill for such a nice and wonderful meal, as I always have in the past by the way. Sadly though I am not sure I will ever go back again, simply because of how we were treated. At the end of it all, despite the snobbish attitudes and plain old rudeness from some of the staff, my family and I did enjoy our food and made it as wonderful a time as we could with one another. Hopefully they will get back to a more pleasant atmosphere again.

Food was expensive but DELICIOUS!! Service was great and the view was wonderful of the Columbia River and Astoria bridge.

Staff was absolutely lovely, location is great and the setup is nice. Got our food before we got silverware or napkins. Bread before dinner is cold and dry; got the short ribs and it was dry and like stew meat, though the clams and polenta were great.

Amazing. Hands down. I am allergic to gluten and every item on the menu is available to me. The GF seafood cakes, CRAB mac & cheese, fried calamari, and chowder were all top notch and worth every penny. Thank you!

My wife and some great friends stopped here on our way to Cannon Beach. Fantastic ambiance, service, food and cocktails. I had the Thai Braised beef sandwich and it was by far the best sandwich I have Ever had. Very highly recommended place to eat and relax. The view was outstanding. We'll be going there every time we visit that part of the Oregon coast.

Food was delicious but too expensive. Service was just ok.

Food is always great, service is quick for a more upscale fine dining restaurant. The wait staff very knowledgeable :) its a great addition to Astoria :)

AMAIZING!! Wow I was blown away about the whole package. The welcoming atmosphere staff and food were outstanding. We strolled in after experiencing the wonderful towns attractions. Every dish was beautifly presented and the flavors were to die for and I wanted to try everything. We will be back and share our experiance with everyone I am sure.

They were extremely COVID conscious.

We will be back for sure.

Very good food and I felt safe by the way they conducted business by wearing masks and cleaning after each patron ate. Could feel the welcome ven though staff were masked

Great food and great fish. The waiters are nice and you get a good view of the docks

Fantastic restaurant, great service, excellent food and lovely view of the river.

What a wonderful experience! Beautiful atmosphere - breathtaking views - excellent service - delicious, innovative menu.

Covid capacity made the wait a little longer than we would have liked but it was well worth it everything was absolutely delicious!

World class seafood! The daily specials are recommended.

Food was excellent, service was great. Nice vista, right on the water.

Great location, great views, really good food with "gluten free" (GF) and "vegan" options for those who struggle. I found that on the Oregon Coast businesses are not too aware when it comes to nutritional restrictions like mentioned above. This place has gluten free bread made in house and both my boys enjoyed their chicken strips and crispy cod.

As an added bonus, the decor fit the bill.

Interesting menu, delicious food, fantastic service, great view. The crab and avocado sandwich was piled high with crab.

Absolutely delicious. Food and atmosphere was fantastic. If you are Gluten Free COME HERE! Almost everything on the menu is or can be GF but don't let that stop you if you aren't. Definitely recommend this place!

Love this place. We've been through Astoria a few times. And this was our 2nd time to the restaurant. 4 of us ate, had a fantastic view... and no one was disappointed. Drinks are perfect. Food is delightful. And the staff is excellent. I really can't recommend this place enough. Delicious.

Been coming here off and on since they opened. Had slow service back then, still have slow service now. Fathers day, place was half filled, no reason for them ti be slow.

Great food and place to enjoy a meal with friends and family.

Have been eating there every time I come through astoria for several years now. I like that the menu is always a little different. I've never had a bad meal, and the staff always takes good care of us. Love watching boats go up and down the river while eating.

After being forgotten for about 2 hours at the bar despite repeated reminders of my party's prescence we were finally seated only to not get bread with our meal until we asked. The meal had arrived by the time we asked. I could not get a beer for the first 20 minutes at the bar either. I'm 6'4" and about 250 so a little hard to miss while waving a credit card around. The owner argued how it was not his fault he forgot us and the only saving grace was our server once she realized the situation. Total time 3 hours and I eat fast. Never again. Ymmv.

We were not happy, we didn't get what we asked for. Waitress ended up removing charges for my plate.

It was our 39th wedding anniversary dinner. I am still not sure why it took an hour to serve fish and chips. We waited and waited and the waitress was polite coming up with excuses.The chef must have gone on dinner break the time we ordered.

Zero stars. Save your money and go down the street to Bowpicker Fish and Chips. the bistro had awful customer service. Horrible food and over priced/expensive. My classic burger was pure charcoal and got soggy fish & chips. GROSS!

*update. The manager mailed a refund for the poor experience.

Nice views, very good wine selection, nice menu choices, great atmosphere.

This is a great place with great food, I will say the prices are a little expansive but I think it is worth it.

We chose four tapas plates to share for dinner. It was a tasty variety that complemented our manhattan & martini drinks. Service was stellar & having the pretty bridge/river views enhanced our dinner experience.

Excellent food and service and the COVID protocol is exceptional. Felt very safe dining here. Try the fish tacos.

Very lovely place, child friendly and delicious food

Excellent!!!! The dungeness crab cheesecake small plate was out of this world.....everything was fabulous....we never mind paying if the food is high quality and this restaurant is

Absolutely the best food in Astoria. Every time here the food wows. Service is exceptional and combined with great scenery you cant do better. Best pan fried oysters and the crab avocado toast is loaded not skimpy. My wife just found a new favorite with the chili lime prawns. Try it all!!!!

The chicken hindquarter was DELICIOUS and David playing guitar was delightful The decor and ambiance were pleasantly understated.

Amazing soups! Didn't dine in because that's the new normal. Called in the order from the parking lot and it was ready when promised. Delicious! Can't wait to go back and sample other items. I'm confident I won't be disappointed!

Excellent service, kitchen accommodates very fussy eaters. Prices are good, food was very good. Nice place, we will return soon.

Our server Matt was great! This was the second time I ate here for brunch. Their patio and view are relaxing. The decor totally fits the feeling/vibe when you walk in. Good food, reasonably priced, and great customer service! Definitely try the cocktails, too. They're yummy!

Great food and atmosphere plus a peaceful view of the river

I always try to eat here when I am passing through Astoria. They have quality food and drinks. They had a coconut curry squash soup special that was amazing.

Outstanding food and service - a local gem
Great food and ambiance.
Stunning views of the Columbia river.

The food was lovely. Ordered many small plates and enjoyed every dish. Loved the Hungarian mushroom soup. Did a great job keeping everyone distanced. Our server Naomi was wonderful and made our night that much better.

OMG, the best restaurant in Astoria! Pricey but very good! We take Grandma here every time. So, so good! Nice wine selection. LOve the hole in the floor view to the pier pilings! Crazy view! High end restaurant that is pricey for Astoria but not so bad compared to a big city. The food is just outstanding. We have been many times, never disappointed. We have had to wait in front of the fireplace several times.....too long but we didn't make a reservation. Make a reservation!

Always great food and service. I stop by every time I go to Astoria.

This place has amazing food and a great wait staff. Will be a stop on all motorcycle trips to the coast.

Nice interior, cool view, good menu and friendly staff

The bartender Lindsay was awesome and knows her beers.

you get great food and a beautiful view of the bridge which connects Washington and Oregon.

Nice view, not too busy in Jan, great service. Love the muffins that comes with the meal

Came here for my birthday lunch. Great atmosphere, the waitress went out if her way to make it an amazing experience. Great food. Had a really nice time.

Despite the beautiful and romantic atmosphere with the Columbia river outside the windows and live piano music playing, the food was lacking the "wow" factor that the cost should have reflected. On top of that, our waitress didn't tell us of any changes on the menu until she arrived to take our orders. We came in for their clam chowder, and were told that it wasn't available due to being short staffed and the potatoes didn't get cooked fully, so the whole batch had to be thrown out that MORNING?!! Not quite understanding why that wasn't told to us as soon as we were given our menus, and why wasn't there anyone else to cook more clam chowder since that morning? The salads lacked flavorful dressings, "housemade bread" lacking flavor, and the soups needed seasoning. A glorified retirement home sort of food in our opinion. Very bad first impression and we won't be back.

Great, fast service, amazing food and a good range of menu options. Beautiful old building and the best view from the 2nd floor! 100% recommend!

Very cool space and if not closed due to covid, probably would have an experience to warrant 5 stars.

The food was delicious, and the view is stunning! The staff was friendly, service was good. Highly recommend stopping here if you're in the area. Very much worth it, may be best to make a reservation.

Always my family's go-to for Mother's/Father's Day or a Birthday! Absolutely love Tony and Ann! You can taste the care and love that is put into the cuisine here.

I can always rely on loving whatever rendition of their Arugula-Apple-Chevre salad.

Ended up here because we couldn t get into Fort George and very glad we did. Food was outstanding. There were several things we wanted but ended up with a Thai Beef Sandwich and avocado crab open faced sandwich, both so good. Able to sit out on the deck with our little dog and watch the boats go by. Very happy. We ll be back

What a nice stop on a long journey. First of all, the view of the bridge just can't be beat. It's off the street far enough that it's peaceful. You would think that for such lovely ambiance, you're going to pay quite a premium. However, there are many unique and affordable items on the menu. The staff are attentive, kind, and willing to help make the tough choices. I ordered a couple items from the small plates menu and was not disappointed. Also judging by noises from nearby tables, other diners we're similarly pleased After my meal, I was still nursing my cocktail so my server suggested a little relax time by the fire. She even brought a little table for my drink. I was travelling solo, so the extra attention was very much appreciated. I will definitely stop at Bridgewater Bistro again.

Fancy little bistro right by the river. Great food and prompt service. Perfect for special events.