Where to Eat and Drink on the Oregon Coast
"Now proudly owned by a worker collective, Local Ocean lives up to its sustainability messaging. Much of the fish and crab on the menu arrives from the boats in Newport’s harbor across from the perpetually busy restaurant and fish market. With brightly lit seating on the first floor and a more intimate dining area and lounge on the second, Local Ocean serves inventive entrees that showcase executive chef Enrique Sanchez Rodriguez’s flair. Favorites include globally inspired dishes like moqueca de peixe, a Brazilian coconut milk-based mixed seafood stew, and albacore tuna over udon with shiitake mushrooms, smoked black cod, and creamy miso sauce. The wine list has plenty of Oregon seafood-friendly glass pours. The restaurant opts for a 20 percent service charge in lieu of traditional tipping to support working wages and health benefits for all staff." - Jennifer Burns Bright
