Chart Room Restaurant

My husband absolutely loved the food here! We were just passing through the area and decided on a whim to snag some fresh ocean dinner, and it certainly did not disappoint. Every bite tasted like it was caught that morning. ​The quality was incredible, and it was the perfect pit stop to refuel before getting back on the road. We were so impressed with the flavors and the freshness that this is definitely going on our list of must-visit spots for next time. If you're looking for authentic seafood, this is the place

Chart Room is one of those spots that checks all the boxes, especially for waterfront dining without the hassle. There’s plenty of free parking, which is always a win, and despite how popular it is, there was hardly any wait thanks to the large dining room and many tables. The restaurant has a nautical, coastal vibe, with decor that fits perfectly with its location by the water and adds to the overall charm. The menu offers a wide variety of options, so there’s something for everyone, and the fish and chips are an absolute must—classic, comforting, and even better enjoyed right by the water. Once we ordered, the food came out in a reasonable amount of time, which was much appreciated. The food overall was comforting and satisfying, and the staff was friendly and welcoming, making the experience feel relaxed and enjoyable. When the restaurant gets busy, it can be a little noisy, but it feels more lively and energetic than annoying, adding to the atmosphere rather than taking away from it. Outside the restaurant is also a great spot to enjoy views of the water, and it makes for an awesome photo opportunity—perfect for capturing the pier, the boats, and the coastal scenery. And honestly, the best part is the view—sitting by the windows watching the sea lions on the pier feels like dinner and a free show. It’s a fun, uniquely Crescent City experience and definitely worth a stop if you’re in the area. 🦭🌊

The food here is amazing! The clam chowder was rich and flavorful. The fish and chips are always so hot and fresh! I love their tartar sauce. The grilled shrimp is also packed with flavor! I’ve been here twice when coming through town and we always make a point to stop for dinner.

Stopped at The Chart Room on our way to the Redwoods and were pleasantly surprised by how great the staff, food, and location were! We even got to watch a few sea lions sunbathing near the restaurant, which made the visit extra special. We ordered the fish and chips, and out of our entire week-long trip, they were hands down the best we had!

Took my wife here for anniversary dinner. The location on the jetty was outstanding: beach on one side, sea lions on the harbor on the other. Our entrees were $40 each, but they were vastly overpriced for the quality of the food. When I tried to get grilled shrimp instead of fried, I was told that he (presumably the cook) was “kind of a jerk” and refused. There is a bar, but they can’t make mixed drinks beyond a Bloody Mary. There is no happy hour here. I’m admittedly a big guy, but the chairs were small, wooden, and uncomfortable. Finally, they tack a 3% fee to use credit cards, and I no longer carry cash, so it was like adding insult to injury. We won’t be back.

The wait was about 20 minutes on Valentine's day (go figure) and reservations are not accepted, but lots of vocal sea lions to watch right next to the pier. The food, service and atmosphere are worth the wait. Our server was quite friendly and checked on us the right amount of times. It may be a bit off-putting for some to share the large, long tables with others however, my husband and I enjoyed our conversation with the couple we were seated with, also out of towners. We opted for the fish n chips with coleslaw, all were delicious 😋, the hot apple cider hit the spot with it being a brisk winter's eve. The prices were a bit less than what we normally pay, definitely an added bonus. We'll BE BACK!!

The food here was so good. The fried calamari was perfection, tender with a light crisp batter. The fish and chips were also absolutely delicious, and chowder was pretty good too. I'm used to Monterey area chowder which is slightly better in my opinion, but that could be regional bias. The menu has something for everyone, and I included a photo so you can see that there is a lot to choose from. I'll definitely be back. We beat the crowd, and had zero wait right around 4:45 pm after a long hike. The food arrived fast, which I appreciated because we were hungry by then. Also, business did pick up quite a bit over the hour we were there, so I recommend to arrive early or be prepared for a short wait once the dinner hour begins. Service was friendly and there are views of the water on both sides of the restaurant.

Great spot to eat on the water and you can see the sea lions. Service was quick and maybe about 15 min wait for late lunch. The food is good, a little pricey. The clam chowder was delicious.

Their fish and chips is delicious. Steaming hot, flakey and crunchy!! Fries were also crispy. Super good. We also got the salmon plate and it looked super red hot pink. Like it was farmed fish.. almost fake fish.. chewy in texture. The service was ok, and tables were sticky. Would come again for some fish and chips. Back in the day there used to be sea lions on the sidewalk!

We were pleasantly surprised with the wonderful meal and service we experienced at Chart Room. Our server was so friendly and attentive. The food was outstanding! They had a decent amount of vegetarian items, and the veggie melt in particular was seasoned perfectly. My father-in-law was raving about the clam chowder, which came in a massive bowl and was shared by three people as an appetizer. Make sure to request a seat with a view of the water! We had an incredible view of the sea lions, which made for an entertaining meal. It was by far our best meal in Crescent City.

We love Chart Room. The best clam chowder in town and everything is great! I love the roast beef dip with the Ortega chili and the fries are the best!

Stopped in here on our way home to Medford. Great restaurant! Has a great view of the harbor and sea lions right outside. Service was quick and attentive. We had a large group of 10 and they were able to get us sat right away. Food was good! We had a variety of different dishes. We had beef dip sandwich, seafood combo, grilled crab sandwich and clam chowder. The clam chowder was piping hot and nice and creamy! Only wish was that there were more clams in it. Beef dip sandwich was good. Bread was soft but toasty. I wish the beef was hotter but it was tender and good. The au jus was also good. The grilled crab sandwich was also very good! We would definitely come back again. It is on the pricier side but we enjoyed it.

This place is okay, but I'd recommend trying somewhere else. Long wait times for average food. Charges more if you don't pay in cash, which is weird.

Another wonderful meal at the Chart House. The fish has always been served hot, moist and cooked to perfection.

Elegant place to eat. Nice place to impress someone? As Ferris Bueler says "If you have the means , highly recommended "

I have been wanting to try the chart room restaurant for quite some time to try their fish and chips. Finally made it there this weekend and everything was incredible! Not only was it a huge portion, the fish was also fresh, flaky and melted in my mouth. The chart room is located at lovely location on the water, where many sea lions gather to bask in the sun and say halllooo! Very excited to stop back in the next time that I am in town.

Bobby is so nice and sweet the food was amazing we got served so fast it she gave us time to pick what we wanted

My husband had steak sandwich and I had fish and chips, both were excellent. The service was also excellent. You can watch the sea lions out the window jump over each other. So fun

They have the best fish and chips in the US. I am so happy they are in my home town and that I get to visit and eat their once a year. This is my must have no matter what when I am in town. If I lived on the North Coast I would travel hours just to have lunch. Don't pass it up.

Just had the best fish n chips of my life...elevated because it wasn't just wild caught cod, but also shrimp and scallops. Beer battered. Mmmm!!! The coleslaw was super fresh and delicious as well. Best part of all, the service! Shout out to my awesome server Bobbi and to Gracie who steered me in the right direction (seafood combo over just the cod). Highly recommend!

Amazing food but very long wait on a busy Friday night. We ordered Shrimp Scampi and the Seafood Combo both came with clam chowder or salad. Enjoyed a nice glass of Oregon Merlot since they were out of White Zinfandel. My husband loved the shrimp and my seafood combo came with scallops, shrimp, cod and clam strips. It was very fresh and cooked perfectly. We tried to order the Blackberry cobbler but they were out so they said to come back before lunch the next day and we could have first pick! It was with the wait both for the dinners and the cobbler! If you have plenty of time or come early it's the place to eat in Crescent City!

My husband, brother, his girlfriend and I were in the area on a road trip. We were craving seafood, so decided to give Chart Room a try. The service was fantastic. Our waitress was kind, personable, and accomodating. She even invited us to come back for breakfast the next morning. The restaurant was quiet and pleasant. It had a little gift shop attached to it. We ordered fish and chips, fried shrimp, fries, and clam chowder. The batter on the fish was great. And the tartar sauce and ranch for dipping were both great. The fried shrimp, the fries, and the fish itself were all a little bland. I would eat here again if I was in the area, but would not go out of my way to do so.

Came to Cresent City to go to the beach and then decided to come here to get some fish and chips. Great place to eat by the ocean. Just watch the surfers do their thing or if your lucky....you can see the sea lions chilling on the rocks. Inside, this place has all the nautical decor that was expected. Clean, open and inviting. We were greated by a super friendly lady and she told us we could sit anywhere. She gave us our menus and we ordered some fish and chips with a side bowl of chowder. The chowder came right away. It was warm and a bit on the bland side. More like a potatoe chowder. 10 minutes later the fish and chips were served. Fast service! The fish and chips were hot and fresh. They tasted great being beer battered. A little on the greasy side, but still really good. The cole slaw was fresh and crunchy but a bit bland also, but not awful. A lot of older people were eating here so I'm guessing they don't spice things up for the older crowd maybe? Prices were a bit high, but overall it was awesome service and pretty good food.

The food is ALWAYS good. Every time I am in Crescent City I make a point of eating at Chart Room.

Great place to get your seafood lunch, right off 101 and delicious. We both loved our grilled tuna sandwiches, perfectly presented for a cafe. The tuna was fresh, expertly grilled and served with prime avocado and tomato on toast. We bought some fresh yellowtail for the cooler. It was also excellent. Easy on and off from 101. The cafe is basic but very friendly, food and the fresh fish are both five stars.

Great family restaurant! Love the view of the light house and sea lions out the window. Fun experience. They are used to dealing with crowds and even though there is a wait you can get in pretty quick and get your food. Food is good, we have liked it all. The crab Louie salad is amazing!

The food here is awesome! Some of the best fried fish, shrimp and scallops we've had. The beer batter was not super thick and over powering it was perfect. The service was great! The ambiance was ok. The tables were really big, it was just two of us and we had to sit at a table for 6. But it was cool because it was right on the water so you get to watch the sea lions sun bathe while you eat.

Awesome view great food, good atmosphere this service is great and everybody was super friendly.

Still a very good restaurant with great view and decent meals. Excellent beer and reasonable pricing. The kitchen churns out good fried foods and some excellent grilled fish dish. I enjoy the views of the calm harbor and numerous lazy Sea Lions and occasional Harbor Seals going in and out of the ocean. During the Dungenes Crab season you can actually have one of the best Crab Louie Salad. The summer brings many tourists. I miss their Sushi service at the southwest corner of this huge restaurant. Now I enjoy their grilled seafood combo, fish tacos and Shrimp Cocktail! They serve all kinds of seafood and grilled foods. Overall solid four stars. Due to the busy season of resurgent tourists the service and wait can be a little long. Wait staffs are very friendly.

Excellent fish (7 lg pieces) and your choice of fries, baked potato, or rice pilaf. Comes with a vegetable. Great local beers to choose from. The service is friendly and excellent. And even though we didn't ask for nor get a window table we still had a great view. We watched divers in the bay and it was a great experience. Be prepared for a long wait on weekends and they don't take reservations. Worth the wait.

Location is great, right on the edge of the harbor. Service was excellent, very prompt and cheerful. They were busy on a Friday night, and kept things moving right along. Food was mixed. She had fish tacos, one of her favorite meals, and she thought they were pretty good. I had fish and chips, with clam chowder for a starter. The chowder was very tasty and thick, but tasted of flour. The fish had an option to be pan seared rather than deep fried, so I went for that. The fish portion was generous, but the fish was oddly tasteless. We shared a rice pilaf, which was very salty. She says she would eat there again, so four stars (3.5 really).

This is my go to place anytime I travel to Crescent City. Amazing food for both brunch and dinner. Great views, very kind staff, very open and friendly ambiance as it's a family restaurant. Like I said, LOVE this place!

Oh mylanta!! We come here every time we visit CC. We love it. Bryan and I brought friends here in January and it was amazing. Great food. Always great service. Fun atmosphere. Worth every penny and then some!

I would give zero stars if I could. Seriously $70 for nasty food. Super regret. Ordered fish & chips thinking it would be a fish filet but it was fish mcnuggets. Nothing but a grease fest from marble sized pieces of fish in golf ball sized pieces of batter. Yuck yuck yuck. So disappointing after this place came so highly recommended. I was suspect of the recommenders taste but we went there anyway. The place was hot and muggy, they didn't even make it nice and comfortable for guests. The waitress was not nice.

Very long and uncoordinated wait for a table. Food was not worth the wait. Wait staff's appearances were dirty and unprofessional. We even thought perhaps they were doing the cooking but not so... The shrimp taco salad was a joke. There was no tortilla bowl or chips in the salad. Unsure why it was even called "taco salad". Don't waste your time.

The best clam chowder and fish and chips in town! Interesting nautical decor and fast service

Our waitress was extremely nice and the food was great! We got the fish and chips and it was very good! I don't know why they don't have a higher score but I'm glad we gave it a try. I would definitely go back if I'm ever there again!

Restaurant and... Sea Lions! It was around 3:00p and we chose to dine here while we spent the day in the North Coast in Crescent City. We found a spot in the spacious parking lot next to the Crescent City Harbor... got out of the car... oh wait!! What are these creatures sunbathing under a sunshiny but windy February... sea lions! There must've been 50-75 of them just lazing around on the harbor and sidewalk by the restaurant. I was intrigued seeing them up close. They are noisy, loud and stinky. LoL! We finally walked inside the restaurant after 10 mins. Lots of people waiting to be seated so we had a bit of a wait. We were called and seated after 30 mins. We ended up with a window seat and a lovely view of the water watching the harbor sea lions. We ordered Fish & Chips and clam chowder New England style bread bowl. The fish and chips was enough to feed the both of us, a heaping plate full of beer battered wild pacific cod, crispy fries and perfectly done cole slaw ($15.50). A bowl of delicious clam chowder started us off. Great service, the staff was busy running around and did a great job taking care of our dining needs including our glasses of water never empty. There is outside dining too if the weather is nice enough. Drop your anchor at the Chart Room and dine with ocean views. So glad we found this place in Yelp. Review #2528

Arrive there about 5 30 Short wait thin. West filled up as we eat. I had sautéed scampi (shrimp) With rice very delicious friends happy with the food too. Had. At 7 when we left the restaurant was closed, but was taking in the people already on the waiting list. part of the cobbler as dessert.

Stopped by for dinner, very nice location, gets busy, but we were seated within 30 mins. We ordered the fish and chips and French dip sandwich. It was 5ish but they said they were only serving lunch menu so I couldn't order anything but lunch items. Fish and chips was meh, very soggy, which meant it sat there for awhile before delivery. There wasn't much of a crunch to it, bottom was soaked with oil, the Cole slaw was ok, didn't have much flavor to it. French dip was pretty good but it was very salty.

I knew when I started planning our vacation to crescent city that I wanted to eat at chart room so we could eat near the water. It was soo fun to watch the sea lions while we ate. The food was sooo good and the portions were huge. Our server was so sweet and everyone else we spoke to were so nice. Not sure why it's only 3.5 stars on yelp but so glad we took the risk and tried it anyways.

Went in on a summer Friday night. Get there early is all I can say! One hour wait to get sat. Staff was friendly and hard working, probably just not enough people to hire in this small beachside town. The same person was managing the wait list, busing tables and ringing register. Always frustrating when you see tables that have turned but customers not being sat yet. Food was good. Pacific cod was moist if not very seasoned. Tartar sauce was good. Rice had a nice mix to it. Soup was a good starter. Chicken Alfredo was good as well. It's a small place with a great view. If you want to treat yourself, go for it.

The first star is for the excellent location, the next star is for the service, and the last star is for food quality. We ordered a clam strip appetizer for $ 16.50 and got about a cup of clam strips. They were yummy, but we were super disappointed with the portion size. Our kiddos all got kids' meals which were $7.95 each and they were okay. Fish and chips were cod and pretty good, and grilled cheese was made with American cheese which isn't our thing, but still okay. The fries were okay. Clam chowder tasted as if it came out of a can. I wouldn't recommend it, except that Crescent City doesn't have a ton of options.

Meh...portions were small and expensive. Good service and good view of the harbor. I got New England clam and the combination platter (two shrimp, two scallops, and one small piece of cod). My wife got the French dip and again, super salty. Same server as last year, Stephanie who did a very good job. Probably won't go back since the food is mediocre. Also, if you plan on paying by credit card, they charge you an extra 3%. Most businesses absorb this cost but it's a bit annoying since we live in an almost cashless society that they have to flat out charge you for the convenience.

Delicious fresh seafood served in a homey atmosphere, served by happy waitstaff. My husband started with fried oysters, which he really enjoyed. I had a cup of clam chowder, which was very good and did not have any potatoes in it, which is a good thing. Where I come from, potatoes do not belong in clam chowder! We both enjoyed the seafood sampler, which included cod, shrimp and scallops with a side of tartar sauce and cocktail sauce. The fries were hot and crispy. The coleslaw was homemade and ok. It could use a little horse radish to pep it up. This restaurant is on the water and has fantastic views of Crescent Bay and the lighthouse. It also has its own sealife menagerie of very loud, fat, boisterous, and rather smelly sea lions. Prices are typical of seafood restaurants, so plan on spending at least $25 per person.

Delicious food and amazing views! My husband and I have been coming here for years and we are always satisfied with the entire experience. When reserving a table the last time I put in the notes for a table by window because it was my birthday celebration and they didn't have enough tables. So we sat at a different table but it still had amazing views. The staff were still very accommodating and sweet.

Food is amazing!! Absolutely love this place! Service is always good of course the atmosphere is also good it's nice and chill you can eat outside or inside you can watch the seals it's nice love love love this place!!

Menu is your typical seaside fried food options with a "pretty view tax" (meaning the food's not quite worth the high price) but you get a great view of the harbor and sea lions. Quick service, casual environment.

Loved the customer service. Super nice lady helped us out and took good care of us. Her name was Carrie :) The restaurant itself was super fun and I like the view. Overall great experience here.

Not good, all the fried food tasted like old oil and tasted all the same. Not worth the price.

Not worth the over hour wait with visible empty tables. Nothing was fresh that we could discern, it was typical bar food fish fare, view was great and our server was awesome. Long time to receive food, pretty sure crab was canned, grease and soggy everything everywhere.

Of the two places I had clam chowder in Crescent City this was hands down the best. The sourdough bread was fresh and the chowder had a real tasty flavor. Less of that salty taste and less of that bacon taste that I'm not a fan of , and more of the creamy potato and clam taste. The fish was a bit too greasy and soggy for our taste but I loved their fries (chips), coleslaw, and their tarter sauce was really flavorful. Service was great even when they were real busy and I loved that we had views to the ocean from our seats.

Absolutely the Best Fishing Chips around the Coast and Very Courteous and Friendly Help wouldn't go where else for Fishing Chips

The line was very long...however it was lunch time on a Thursday. The girl taking our order was friendly and the location is so nice. We ordered the fish and chips, grilled scallop and chips and some clam chowder. Everything we ate was delicious. Lots of open seating outside since the inside was closed at the time we were there.

Overall, the food was mediocre at best. The clam chowder cups were disappointing in the two cups there was only one small sliver of clam ... it was basically thick potato soup. The fish and chips were quite greasy and the ones on the plate, the batter was soggy. The southwestern French dip was supposed to have green peppers, but for some reason it was filled with pickles. One of us was served our soda, but it wasn't until our main course was served that the waitress realized the other soda had not been served. The restaurant was clean, but quite noisy. For the prices charged, the food and service should have been much better. Unfortunately, for Crescent City, the restaurant choices are rather limited.

Loved the ambience and location. Lots of parking right outside the restaurant. They have outdoor n indoor seating with a friendly staff. The food is yummy and so the restaurant is always busy. Be prepared to wait for 30-40 mins for your order. U can take your time to enjoy the ocean on one side (south beach) or sea lions making some noise sith a backdrop of battery lighthouse on the other side. In $43, we got: - crab melt sandwich (2 pcs) with side of coleslaw 5/5 - fish and chips, comes with side of fries and garlic bread and they gave us two tartar sauces loved it 5/5 - bowl of clam chowder 4.5/5 The portion size was huge for fish and chips and totally worth $12. Loved the food and yes its expensive but also definitely a stop worth making shile u r in town :) #supportlocal #recommended

My mom & I come here every summer because they have the best fish n chips! They have a huge menu with more than seafood. The food is always good, no matter if they are swamped or not.