South Beach Seafood Market - Newport

I understand that this restaurant specializes in fresh seafood, but I have to say, their French fries are absolutely outstanding! They were really delicious. I also tried the crab salad, which was amazing. It was a large salad with plenty of crab meat on a bed of greens and chopped tomatoes. Just a heads up, you might have to wait in line because this place is very popular.

We tried clam chowder at three locations in Newport. Mo's was decent, but it was too thick and had a floury taste. There weren't enough shells and it lacked seasoning. Chowder Bowl was better than Mo's, with a richer taste and more shells. However, our favorite was South Beach Fish Market. It had a rich taste, wasn't too thick, had plenty of potatoes, and lots of shells. We are planning to make a trip from McMinnville to get crabs and chowder from there.

Wonderful, friendly service. Great seafood options at a great price! The whole crab and butter is delicious... even if the only option is frozen crab, don't pass on it. I've had both and still absolutely delicious!!!

Some of the freshest and best tasting seafood. Love both their fish and chips and popcorn shrimp. The breading is both light and crispy. A must stop for me anytime I am near Newport. During the pandemic, they offer takeout and they have about a dozen picnic tables that provide outdoor seating.

Funny story, while planning my Oregon Coast trip I did some pretty extensive research and was told to visit this restaurant for some of the best seafood on the coast. I saved it in a map and promptly forgot about it after arriving. A few days in, I'm driving around looking for the aquarium when I drive past and smell something amazing. I do a quick U-turn and end up here, where I had not only the best meal of my trip, but one of the best I've ever had in the country. While collecting my thoughts I go to save the restaurant in my phone and see it's already there. Life is funny that way. From my experiences, when the customer service isn't overly friendly and the wait is almost long enough to be annoying, the food is going to be amazing. It never fails. Place your order, grab a drink and hang out for a bit, it will be worth it. Can't wait to return in the future!