Where to eat in Manzanita
A taste of Manzanita & the Nehalem Bay area
The Tlingit people, who shared a great deal in common with the Nehalem tribe of the north Oregon coast, had a saying about the connection between the sea and their abundant, varied diet: “When the tide is out, the table is set.”
The essence of that saying remains true today in the Nehalem Bay area, where, if you are so inclined, you can successfully forage for your food along the bay and ocean shore. The Nehalem River and Bay are famous for salmon fishing and crabbing.
If you prefer to let your food come to you fully prepared, stop in at one of the area’s restaurants for a fresh, seafood meal. Or visit a local grocery store and purchase the local catch of the day. See the restaurant listings below.
If you miss the market, you can enjoy a farm-to-table experience at several local restaurants, including Big Wave Cafe, and Offshore Grill & Coffee House. Both serve seasonal, regional items year-round.
Learn to make Smoked Salmon Cakes with Jake Burden, owner/chef of Offshore Grill
Want a quick bite or picnic to go? Stop into Wild Manzanita Grocery, The Little Apple or Fresh Foods for sandwiches, salads, chips and beverages.
Love hot dogs? From mid-April through mid-October, stop in at Manzanita Mudd Dog outdoor café. They serve Chicago Style hot dogs with all trimmings – and they are the best!
The fertile soil of the Nehalem Bay area also contributes to a thriving local agriculture industry that includes everything from dairies to small-scale, organic farms. You can sample the wares of many local food producers at the Manzanita Farmers Market, which runs Friday evenings from mid-May to late September. The market is also one place you are likely to bump into as many locals as you are fellow visitors.
Whatever your tastebuds desire, the village of Manzanita will serve it up!
Places to Eat
Big Wave Cafe
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Hours: Tuesday through Sunday, 8am to 3pm
Phone: 503-368-5424
Family-style restaurant, serving breakfast and lunch, featuring homemade desserts.
Bunkhouse Restaurant
oregonsbigwavecafe.com
Hours: Fri-Tues 11am – 8pm
Phone: (503) 368-9283
The food at the Big Wave Café is fresh, simple and prepared with respect. For me, food is about family, feelings and emotions, and so is the Big Wave Café.
Dixie’s Vino
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Hours: Tues-Sun 12pm – 5pm
Phone: (503) 368-8466
Dixie’s Vino is a bottle shop & wine tasting room offering wine tastings, with emphasize on certain regions and grapes.
El Trio Loco
eltrioloco.com
Hours: Daily 11am – 8pm
Phone: (503)368-8746
Authentic Mexican cuisine, family-made, sit down dining and take out available. Serves lunch, dinner and drinks.
The Happy Elephant
thehappyelephantmanzanita.com
Hours: Tuesday through Sunday 11am – 9pm
Phone: (503) 368-8424
Featuring Thai cuisine and Sushi, bakery and full bar.
Indoor seating and covered outdoor seating. Take-out available.
Left Coast Siesta
leftcoastsiesta.com
Hours: Wed-Fri 11:30am – 7pm
Phone: (503)368-7997
Serving the best burritos, tacos and enchiladas on the coast since 1994! Not authentic, just delicious. Fast – Healthy – Fresh!
Manzanita Coffee Company
manzanitacoffeeco.com
Hours: Friday through Tuesday, 7am to noon
Phone: 503-368-2233
Espresso, breakfast and bakery
Manzanita News & Espresso
Hours: Daily 7am – 5pm
Phone: (503)368-7450
Coffee, fresh pastries, and an extensive selection of magazines and newspapers for purchase. Warm up inside or enjoy outside seating on a sunny day.
Manzanita Sweets
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Hours: Thurs-Mon 11am – 5pm
Phone: (503)368-3792
Manzanita Sweets offers a breath-taking assortment of old-fashioned candy, hand-crafted chocolates and salt water taffy. In addition to finding their favorite childhood sweets, visitors are treated to a wide array of antiques and novelties.
Marzano's Pizza Pie
marzanospizzapie.com
Hours: Thurs-Mon 4pm – 8pm
Phone: (503)368-3663
Marzano’s pizza dough is made fresh daily and features sauce is created with fresh herbs and Italian Spices. Mozzarella, Provolone, Parmesan and specialty imported Italian Cheeses paired freshest vegetables and hand-selects quality meats.
Nehalem Bay Winery
nehalembaywinery.com
Hours: Daily 10am – 5pm
Phone: (503)368-9463
Our tasting room, nestled in the lush green landscape between Nehalem Bay and where Neahkahnie Mountain meets the Pacific Ocean, has become a historic place to gather and share the best in wine, food, music and community.
Offshore Grill & Coffee House
offshoregrill.com
Hours: Wed-Tues 7am – 8pm
Phone: (971) 324-0201
Seasonal food from local farmers and fishers. Or just relax with a beverage and fresh-baked goods from the coffee shop
poach503
poach503.com
Hours: Fri-Mon 8am – 2pm
Phone: (503) 368-9655
Yolk strives to provide delicious, imaginative fare created with a little “twist”, served with the caring attention of an exceptional staff, that makes you want to come back tomorrow!
Porchlight
Hours: Tuesday through Sunday from 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Phone: 503-978-2126
Burgers, crispy fries, artisan pizza slices, vegan/vegetarian options, elevated small bites and local craft cocktails and draft beer.
Rusty Moose
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Hours: Tuesday, and Thursday through Sunday, 2pm – 8pm
Phone: 503-702-0385
Intimate bar serving high-end spirits, craft cocktails, and light fare, with a dog-friendly patio.
Sand Dune Pub
sandunepub.com
Hours: Fri-Tues 4pm – 9pm
Phone: (503) 368-5080
21+ & Dog Friendly
Warm up next to our big stone fireplace and have your favorite beverage from our full service bar, or one of our craft beers on tap, as well as a huge menu to suit everyone’s palate
The Spinn Café
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Hours: Open daily, 9am to 10pm
Phone: 503-470-8045
Salads, crepes, snacks, and custom charcuterie boards. Featuring Oregon wines, local beer, and a full bar, plus a rotating Cocktail for a Cause.
Steeplejack Brewing
steeplejackbeer.com/manzanita
Hours: Open daily at 11:30 am to 8pm (9pm on weekends)
Phone: 503-610-3049
Fresh craft beer, burgers, sandwiches, salads, ice cream and cocktails. Enjoy outdoor seating.
Schwietert’s Cones & Coffee
https://www.schwieterts.com/
Hours: Fri-Sun 11am – 6pm
Phone: (503) 368-7511
Schwietert’s Cones and Candy is a sweet shop offering ice cream, candy, fudge, caramel corn, waffle cones and other confectionary products, including a variety of soft drinks, and old-fashioned sodas.
Umi Bento
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Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 11am to 5pm. Takeout only.
Phone: 971-287-1020
Delicious Yakitori and Dim Sum, plus sides and beverages
Winery At Manzanita
thewineryatmanzanita.com
Hours: Daily 12pm – 7pm
The Winery at Manzanita is an Oregon Coast Wine Experience! This cedar shingled tasting room and winery production facility is equipped with a courtyard, fire pits, an ocean view deck, and glass roll-up garage doors connecting the tasting room with the outdoors.
Wild Grocery & Cafe
wildmanzanita.com
Hours: Daily 10am – 6pm
Phone: (503) 368-5316
Wild is an organic grocery and cafe featuring local and organic produce, bulk food, vitamins and supplements, health and beauty products, coffee, fresh juice, sandwiches, wraps, salads, entrees, pastries and other tasty treats.