Unpretentious space with a terrace offering locally sourced seafood specialties & a take-out option.
Ruthie Bohemian Writer
In visiting downtown Astoria, we were all three craving seafood and or fish.
The leader of the pack was the only one who knew the restaurants and suggested their delectable fish tacos.
Not being a taco lover ordinarily, I ordered rockfish and in place of french fries, clam chowder soup. On the side was coleslaw, which I love, and although this was made a little differently more pickled, it was still yummy.
The chowder was thinner than I had expected, yet it was still tasty. I would’ve preferred more fish than potatoes.
The fish was delicious and next time because one of us had ordered the fish tacos, that’s what I’m getting. They were extremely full looking with delectable fish!
The waitstaff was very welcoming and friendly.
The restaurant is quaint and warm in decor and made me feel very comfortable because of its casual, yet playfully fun and colorful atmosphere.
A week later, I returned with my daughter. We chose to sit upstairs to see what that was like. It was super intimate, warm and cozy. Not to mention, colorful and playful with really cool art everywhere we looked.
… moreKatarina Makmuri
Great fish and chips, heavy fry but fresh fish and thick flavorful steak fries. The grilled sole in the tacos was in little bits instead of a larger filet, would have preferred it in a decent chunk but I guess it’s too flaky. Next time will stick with the rock cod.
… moreAngela Roberts
One of our favorites we visited in Astoria. All food items were excellent but I must say the tuna poké can’t be beat! The oysters, calamari, and clam chowder were top notch too! Excellent bartending as well. Super fun & eclectic atmosphere and great friendly service! We’ll definitely be back!
… moreJames Nacke
A quirky, 2-level restaurant serving some extremely delicious seafood options. We’d been recommended to visit here by the folks on the Astoria Underground Tour. Staff was friendly, food good, and the only thing I would say that would help this establishment might be adding a flat screen in the bar area connected to a camera mounted on the roof facing the river, as this establishment has no visibility to one of Astoria’s greatest assets – the river and the Astoria-Megler Bridge
… moreDMG
South Bay Wild Fish House has a cool, PNW vibe to it. The fish was fresh, and crispy. Fried really well. The fish tacos were enjoyed by my sister in law, and the clam chowder was tasty. It’s not a thick, creamy chowder, but it had a decent flavor. The clams were sparse, so that would be a nice improvement, but it was flavorful.
The waitress was friendly, and the food was hot when she brought it out.
We enjoyed our meal, but I’m not sure we’ll go again. There are other places in the area whose fish and chips and clam chowder are just a bit better.
… moreJohn Deodato
We were looking for a lunch spot in downtown Astoria, and luckily found South Bay. What a great restaurant! Super fresh seafood, fantastic service, and really affordable. Some of the best tuna and calamari I’ve had anywhere. Coming back here whenever we’re in Astoria!
… moreElysa Manzione
Freshest and tastiest seafood I’ve had in town (or even on the coast overall, why is it so hard to find fresh seafood restaurants?!). Been here a few times now and never disappointed. Tried a few different things, smoked tuna melt, prawns, oysters etc…. All delicious! Service was good. Sometimes have to wait for a table and it’s busy so might have to wait for waiter to stop by sometimes but worth it.
Smoked tuna melt- said “lightly smoked” but it’s very smoky 🙂
… moreLance Hardy
We traveled through Astoria, we researched and found South Bay wild fish House. We were surprised to find a family-owned business. And we stopped in my son and I are on our way back from Cabo San Lucas traveling to Canada. Amanda was our server the food was absolutely wonderful, I had the clam chowder best I had in many years, that I can remember. We also shared clams, my son had the salmon, I had the red cod it was tender sweet and very favorable.. speaking with Amanda the our waitress, the cook for the clam chowder wasTiffany so Tiffany thanks for your soup. Compliments to Amanda she made the experience memorable… Thanks Amanda
… moreJens Lambert
What a wonderful meal. We had the tuna melt special, ceviche, raw oysters and clam chowder. The food was excellent as well as the service. The only thing I didn’t like was the waitress tried to give us the bill while we were still eating. I don’t like being rushed while enjoying an excellent experience. I still would go back in the future.
… moreOlena P
Came for lunch and ordered the chowder, ceviche and the fry bread w crab(half roasted peppers half chimichuri)
Really enjoyed the chowder and the shrimp ceviche. Fry bread was tasty, but super greasy for my tummy- it was delicious. Great selection of drinks and cute atmosphere.. I would recommend if your in the area
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