The Wayfarer Restaurant and Lounge

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   TwishaS

   Chicago

   2 reviews

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   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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   The food was super fresh and the service was excellent. Great choice for someone looking to get a good experience of the ocean at sunset while enjoying a perfect meal.

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   OpenTable Diner

   Seattle

   4 reviews

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   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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   even though I specified in reservations that it was our anniversary it was never acknowledged by the restaurant. I did not want to make it a bug deal in front of my wife. I wanted to surprise her

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   SILALAHI

   Denver

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

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   The service was impeccable--warm, welcoming, friendly. The food was amazing--broiled halibut, fish n chips, caesar salad, pan fried razor clams. They were very accommodating to my food allergies. The hostess made sure that we had a table by the window to enjoy the beautiful view. It was an incredible evening and birthday celebration.

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   OpenTable Diner

   Austin

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

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   Seafood was great and our server was exceptional.

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   OpenTable Diner

   Los Angeles

   626 reviews

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   4.0

   626 reviews

   Dined on September 18, 2022

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   Nice dinner at this long established restaurant. Very good food, but the portions are a little large and I couldn't finish my tasty, but rich, crab mac and cheese main course. Service was fine and we had a nice view of the Haystack Rock.

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   Carol

   San Francisco

   33 reviews

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   5.0

   33 reviews

   Dined on September 13, 2022

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   Fabulous food and service. Loved the burrata.

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   LynnP

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on September 13, 2022

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   Best oyster sliders & steamed clams! Wonderful service but wish the bar would stock onions for my martinis.

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   Garry

   Philadelphia

   30 reviews

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   5.0

   30 reviews

   Dined on September 10, 2022

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   We were looking forward to fresh Dungeness crab and you didn't disappoint. I had the clam bake and my wife had the crab cocktail. Both were outstanding.

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   DanB

   Seattle

   13 reviews

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   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined on September 10, 2022

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   Both food & service were excellent coupled with a view of the ocean - a tough to beat combination. My wife & I go here every time we're in Cannon Beach.

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    MichelleS

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2022

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    We often make the drive from Portland out to the Wayfarer to celebrate our anniversary. We've never been disappointed. Oh, and the pastries were AMAZING!

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    EmilyB

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2022

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    Great waitress and delicious food! The clam chowder and clam bake were both awesome.

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2022

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    It's all about convenience of location close to SurfSand Hotel and the view of the ocean and Haystack rock. The prices have gotten so incredibly high, the food Mediocre, the staff was was friendly and the service was good.

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    DouglasF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 5, 2022

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    Fabulous view and great service. We had primo table at front. Mac with crab was good, but not at $30 for Mac with crab garnish. No crab in the Mac, but good white cheddar flavor. . Halibut chips very good. Caryl & Doug, California

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    HealthyFoodie

    Phoenix

    36 reviews

    4.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2022

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    Went here for a reunion with some long time friends a couple of weeks ago. While it was the best meal I had on the Oregon Coast, that really isn't saying much because the food scene is lacking. But for seafood that's not fried, this is a good option. The food arrived a little on the cooler side, and my salmon was overcooked. But, the crab and shrimp dished were very good. The atmosphere is old, classic Oregon coast - lots of weathered wood, with a great view of the ocean, I imagine. We went on a night that was fogged in, so couldn't see much. Our server was excellent and professional, the wine list was nice and the cocktails good. If you are tired of fried food, this would be a good bet.

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    MelissaP

    Seattle

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2022

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    This is my first time dining here with my family but the second time at the restaurant. I remember going there back in July asking for a reservation and the hosts were extremely rude. The same thing happened yesterday. Both girls with dark hair should be fired. Honestly, I have never encounter hosta that are so rude with not one facial expression. For a restaurant with these prices, the hosts should be more welcoming. Our server was amazing though, so kind and fast. The food was good.

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    Debrajh

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2022

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    Service was slow and we had to ask more than twice. The razor clams were awful. The breading was heavy, messy and quite flavorless. It overpowered the razor clams which were over cooked and difficult to cut up. I’ve been to the Wayfarer many times and this is the first time I’ve been unhappy. Will try again.

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    KellyJ

    Portland

    7 reviews

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    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2022

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    Amazing food!

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    Storm

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 29, 2022

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    Great view of ocean. Easy walk to beach. Great food!

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 29, 2022

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    I’ve been to The Wayfarer a few times over the years but my dad and step-mom come up to eat here a couple of times a year. There’s definitely been a change, and not necessarily for the better. Here are the observations… Overall, the menu has been condensed. Understandable in these post-COVID times, but some favorites have been taken off the menu. Just a heads up. Clam chowder, while still good, now has more potatoes than clams. The crab cakes had more filling, were dry and the sauce for the crab cakes was too salty and too… lemony. Bread service used to come with dinner but now comes at a charge (although small). The salmon had way too much mustard seed and came with a side of pork belly, which is an odd pairing. Overall, just a disappointing dining experience. Although my family has been long-time patrons, it’s unlikely we’ll visit again.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 29, 2022

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    My husband and I ate here for our 10th anniversary. I was wary because of all the mixed reviews. We had a reservation and had a nice window seat/view. We ordered oyster shooters and beer, and then the clams/bread and fish n chips for dinner. We had a berry crisp and cheesecake for dessert. The food was really good and I’m happy with our choices. Our waitress was nice, but she could have been more personable and more attentive. We had planned on ordering more food, but it took so long for her to check on us, that we eventually decided against it. All in all, we’re glad we went.

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    ALaffy

    Portland

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2022

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    The food was great. It was expensive, as is everything in Cannon Beach.

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    Megan

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2022

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    Vacation Our server a was amazing. Young male server on Thursday august 25th at 745 pm.

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    Alan

    Portland

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 25, 2022

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    Food and atmosphere lived up to its billing. There was an abundance of servers, but for the most of our dinner, ours was no where to be found. Couldn't get water refills, bread and butter and other food we wanted.

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    RichardP

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 25, 2022

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    Dined at Wayfarer to celebrate my son’s birthday. Our waitress was lovely and tentative to our needs. Good size portions and good quality.

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    herb

    Las Vegas

    9 reviews

    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2022

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    Unfortunately I think post covid has impacted this once stellar eating establishment. The hostess was wonderful and our waitress was good. But that’s where it ended. We drive to cannon beach from Seattle to celebrate our anniversary. And to eat here. We had a 715 reservation and were not seated until 750, but that’s on us as we requested a window and enjoyed the wait. Once seated it was 15 minutes until another staff member even seemed to realize we were there. Again, ok as the view is great, but hunger was also setting in lol. We ordered and waited a while longer. My wife got the little 6oz steak which they felt the need to butterfly to achieve medium well? Ok. I ordered the clam bake. Bottom line, the veggies on my wife’s plate were refer cold her steak was Luke warm and plopped into the middle of play dough texture cold mashed potatoes. Ug. My clam bake had about six small, cold dry clams, some withered corn half cooked potatoes and was so covers up with old bay seasoning I could not even taste the food. It was also cold. We let them know and they offered to “fix” it which means another twenty minutes to eat so we declined and ate what we could to tie us over till we could go find some bar food down the street. They did take 24.00 off the final bill but we will not return. The dungeness down the was was exceptional, from service to food quality. There are many other options in cannon beach. I hope they get it sorted out though cause there are some really great people there. Just not great or even fair food.

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    LorrayneM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 25, 2022

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    One of the best meals I have ever eaten. Highly recommend!

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    OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2022

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    Kids Birthday

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    ChristineC

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

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    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2022

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    Great experience! Food and service exceeded my expectations.

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    Dooger

    Sacramento

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 22, 2022

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    Food and ambiance fantastic. Service a little slow, waited 20 minutes before we got our drinks from the bar.

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    ShelleyM

    Portland

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2022

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    Fish was a bit over cooked, and the outside area was very loud with kids not kept in check by their parents ) on the parents totally-- (Mo's is down the street) More casual and kid friendly. Also, even in the outside area, dogs are NOT welcome.

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2022

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    While the views are unmatched in the area, the food is not great and waaaaaayyyy over priced. The kids meals were the best things on the table. My risotto was bizarre and my husband’s clam meal was bland and disappointing.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    7 reviews

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    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2022

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    My guest cancelled so I was a single (female) diner. The hostess seated me at the best table in the house. I was very grateful - it was the launch of a wonderful dining experience instead of one imbedded with the regret of dining alone

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    OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2022

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    We’ve been to the Wayfarer many times and loved it. They have a new chef and different menu and we were very disappointed this visit. Food just wasn’t as good. We will wait awhile and definitely preview the menu before returning.

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    Walter

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2022

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    There is not enough parking. We had to take a shuttle.

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    ChrisM

    Dallas

    14 reviews

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    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2022

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    We visited on our anniversary trip to the area. The food and service were outstanding. I was a little disappointed that we didn’t have a better table, but still had a great experience.

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    DebS

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2022

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    Made a reservation to give out of states a nice experience and thought we’d get a nice view (if we were lucky) and an okay meal. Experience was much more wonderful than expected. Waiter (Seamus) helped customize a few dishes that made for a lovely meal (a cocktail and appetizer-turned-supper dish). My salmon was excellent and dessert (the berry cobbler) was fantastic.

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    Boomer

    Seattle

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2022

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    Attentive service. Delicious clam bake with shrimp and crab!

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    RichnPoor

    Minneapolis

    22 reviews

    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2022

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    Food is always tasty here The view is good and tables are well-spaced

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    Jorr17

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2022

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    Multiple menu items not available, other than hostess, completely ignored anniversary celebration .

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    RobJ

    Orlando

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2022

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    Fantastic!

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