Daphne

We did the tasting menu with wine pairing and we were treated to an excellent food, wine and service experience. The wines were very thoughtfully selected to match each course, as you would expect, but they did an exceptional job of this compared to similar experiences we've had. I strongly recommend the pairing. Each course was visually appealing with unique and unexpected flavor/taste journeys. 'Journey' is an overused term, but feels really appropriate here as each dish seemed to me to have a beginning (oh, wow), middle (new flavor discovery) and end (regret and shame for consuming the course like my overenthusiastic labrador). From what I understand the menu changes very frequently based on the availability of local ingredients, so there isn't much value in descriptions. Knowing this, I didn't bother really examining the menu and instead went for the omakase experience. I learned about each course as it was presented by our exuberant and knowledgeable waiter. I loved it. I would describe the ambience as 'understated rehab' and it fits perfectly with the overall vibe of Astoria. And while formal from a service and dining perspective, it's incongruently casual and I love that. I think that's the way it should be. The restaurant was full, but I experienced very attentive, well orchestrated service with careful attention to timing on a busy Saturday night. Couldn't have been better.

This is arguably the best restaurant in Astoria, and possibly the best on the Oregon Coast. Google only allows 5 stars, so I'll add a sixth one here +⭐. Wanted to find a nice place to treat my wife while visiting Astoria, and Daphne's was the perfect choice. Fantastic service, and everything we ordered was amazingly good. Will definitely add this to our 'must come back' list. Thanks!

It's a treat to have such a lovely spot in Astoria. The food is fantastic, the service is attentive yet low-key and the setting is classic Astoria. We've been multiple times since they opened and have never been disappointed.

Last night, for my birthday, I went to Daphne with my husband. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with a smile. The staff was absolutely wonderful, taking the time to answer our questions and offer personal recommendations. The service was exceptional—my drink was always full, and plates were promptly cleared, leaving the table uncluttered. When the food arrived, we were blown away by the skill and attention to detail in the presentation of each dish. However, nothing could compare to the extraordinary flavors. Jake has truly mastered the art of pairing flavors, and with every bite, my palate was bursting with fireworks. Every detail—from the service to the drinks and the food—was breathtaking. This restaurant is a true gem, and their commitment to supporting the local community by using fresh, local ingredients is refreshing. Plus, they donate a percentage to local charities, which is admirable. If you're looking for an all-around amazing establishment, Daphne is it! You will not be disappointed!

When we went for dinner, most of the tables were empty, and even though we had a reservation, we had to wait in the seats near the door. The staff were very polite and attentive, but the prices were extremely expensive for a restaurant like this. The gnocchi was extremely bad and tasteless. The cheese on top was as cold as if it had just come out of the refrigerator. The sea bass was incredibly salty, and the sauce wasn't well-prepared. It's definitely not a place we would choose again, and it doesn't deserve these high prices.

I absolutely loved the dining experience at Daphne. Our server was amazing and was so helpful with recs for our appetizer and main course. Every dish was amazing and felt very clean and fresh. They had a fantastic wine selection we really enjoyed. I've definitely saved this spot to return to. I've also recommended this spot to friends and coworkers when they're at the coast

Absolutely wonderful experience from the second we walked in the door. Kitchen staff having a good time and being very positive, the server was incredibly friendly and enjoyable to chat with. The menu has a lot of great choices for people’s palate! And don’t get us started on the good. Absolutely amazing skill coming from the both the chefs output and the menu items combination! Really an amazing meal and worth the higher cost than normal for a dinner! Highly recommended!

Great food that was all locally sourced. If you want an Oregon farm to table type meal with excellent execution, this is it. Pictures for is pork loin with corn succotash and a peach/ vanilla panna cotta.

the food is incredible and it's a long awaited style for Astoria. daphne is now our go-to for a great dinner and every time friends visit, we recommend Daphne. finally! so happy for this great place to eat! well done!

Another amazing meal at Daphne! This is our second time passing through Astoria, and it just keeps getting better. The food was inspring. We had tuna and black cod were perfect, and the apple salad was light but so satisfying. But let's talk about that upside-down cake... I'm not kidding when I say it's worth the trip alone. I could've eaten a whole cake by myself it's that good It's rich, comforting, and the perfect balance of sweet and warm. I'm already dreaming that It will be on the menu again next time we pass though. I also have to shout out the chefs for their perfect use of salt in every dish. Both of them really know how to bring out the best flavors with just the right amount of seasoning. It's not something you always notice, but it truly makes the dishes pop and elevates everything. The place is evolving into something special. Daphne is a true gem in Astoria, and we can't wait to come back.

Excellent food and excellent service. The food was so bright, balanced and fresh. Truly amazing meal and experience. I dare say the best place to eat in Astoria!

We were there on 1/17/25. The waitress was phenomenal, I am so sorry that I didn't get her name, but I know that she used to work at Buoy. She gave excellent recommendations and was extremely patient as my sister-in-law and I tried to decide which wine we wanted for dinner after several samples. All 4 of our meals were phenomenal. I had black cod, my husband seared tuna, and my in-laws had chicken stuffed with black truffles and pork with a chutney. The buttermilk bread with salted brown butter was out of this world. My brother in law really enjoyed the kolirabi soup. I know the menu changes, so I am looking forward to new local offerings.

Had my first delicious & adventurous dinner at Daphne. The service was great, the atmosphere was chill and everything we ordered exceeded our expectations. I look forward to going back and taking out of town guests there.

This was one of the best meals I have had in a long time. Everything from the bread, the main course and the desserts were all top-notch. There were four of us and each of us ordered one of the entrées so we split everything four ways and we came away , so happy with our meals. The only suggestion I would be to have next time is to serve French press coffee, which would be stronger than the coffee they served after dinner. But we were so happy and will return again soon.

We ended up here by accident after our original plans went south. The crew at Daphne graciously welcomed us in very last minute and gave us wonderful service. Overall the vibes were great the staff was beyond friendly and the food was good! I'd recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting the area! I guess everything happens for a reason!

Our food was delicious!! We ordered the bread, blueberry salad, and the soft cheese with peaches to start, it was all incredible. I highly recommend the cheese and peaches. For our main we had the cannelloni with summer squash, which had a delicious Parmesan foam on it. It was the perfect balance of a light, but filling meal. Our service was also above and beyond, with great wine recommendations and excellent attention to detail. Thanks for an amazing meal!

Wine menu good, wine prices reasonable. Great food and very personalized service. Nice quite great food good experience. Make reservations.

Outstanding!!! On all accounts!!! Took a friend a couple weeks ago. Now taking a couple more tonight. So excited to share this Amazing dining experience with them!!!

The food was either too salty (even the butter had big salt crystals on it), too tough (the pork chops were small and tough and had a 1/2 inch roll of fat around the meat), and the crepes had no flavor at all, and were burnt around the edges. However, out server was very professional and offered to replace the tasteless crepe with another entre, but nothing else seemed interesting. The chef was on the floor talking to guests, not in the kitchen actually cooking anything. I saw the person who was in the kitchen and she looked like she was struggling. It took 40 minutes for the overly expensive, salty, tough, or tasteless food to arrive. The ambience was OK, but I had to move to the other side of our table because the sun hit the parked bus across the street and shined it into my eyes. It was our anniversary celebration and we had high hopes for a nice dinner in a new place in our town, but were disappointed. We will not be back.

I've had the absolute pleasure of experiencing the tasty and beautiful food at Daphne on multiple occasions since they opened several months ago. It quickly became my go-to place for a nice meal with family or date night. The quality of every dish on the ever-changing menu has been consistently outstanding and innovative, clearly taking advantage of the best of what's locally available. Recently I particularly enjoyed the summer squash soup followed by the cannelloni with summer squash--two entirely different and equally excellent dishes that showcased the ingredient in ways you'd never expect. I've never before been excited about squash enough to write about it! The dessert of rhubarb upside down cake was the perfect end to the meal. Daphne's attentive, friendly, and subtle service and unpretentious, welcoming atmosphere round out what has quickly become Astoria's finest dining experience. Thanks to the small but mighty crew at Daphne for bringing their passion for delicious food and outstanding hospitality to Astoria.