South Bay Wild Fish House

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.

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 jad 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.

Food was good. Pricey but it seafood so you kind of expect it. Fry bread seafood was interesting. I'd order it again. Friendly staff. Ceviche was awesome! All in all a good experience. Would go back.

Simple yet excellent seafood. Fish tacos were flavorful and well prepared. Fish (sole) was not overly breaded and was hot and fresh. Chowder a little watery but still very flavorful and actually had clams. Ceviche (pink shrimp) was very good too!

This is the place for fresh fish! I ordered ling cod fish 'n chips from the specials board. The fish was caught that morning. I have never had better ling cod, moist and flavorful. The breading was perfect, and not at all oily so the flavor of the fish really came through. I substituted a dinner salad for the chips at no extra cost. Excellent salad! I recommend salad over chips for flavor and health 😋 I added bay shrimp to the salad as a $4 option, so fresh and good. A glass of delicious Willamette Valley wine rounded out the experience. The menu is the freshest fish served in a number of other ways: tacos, bahn mi, fry bread with chimichurri come to mind. There are also vegetarian options. Service is friendly, knowledgeable and passionate. They really believe in their food and this pride extends to the kitchen and is evident on your plate. The interior is tasteful and doesn't make a splash. Too bad Astoria is so far, but I know whenever I visit, I'll be eating at South Bay Wild.

My wife and I each received South Bay Wild recommendations from different Astoria locals that we met on our most recent visit. After eating there, it's no surprise that it's popular. Their seafood and chips (rockfish option) was far more than I could finish at one sitting - the batter was a chunky crumb type coating, and the fries had a thinner, though similarly crispy exterior. My wife had chowder and crab cakes, finding the chowder to be one of her all time favorites. South Bay Wild is located in the heart of downtown, in a great old space, with some the bar and some seating in a loft above the kitchen, and more in a side room on the main level. The servers spend a lot of time on the stairs, but manage to keep their spirits up, despite the constant workout.

Seated immediately outside in the sunshine. Speedy & friendly delivery of two amazing oyster shooters & 1 cup of chowder w/THE crackers. Amazing. We skipped the tasty sounding bevies and focused on recooping our hydration with our ice cold water. The fish & chips were perfectly crunchy, the tartar sauce adding all the delicious fresh flavors. I will dream of the seafood fry bread w/roasted red pepper tapenade, goat cheese, smoked blackcod, and lemon shallot dressed arugula. Yes, it was as good as it sounds!

Always a great meal, no matter what you order. We love the steamer clams, fish tacos, fish and chip, poke bowl (which I am having today on special) and fry bread. Owned by a fisherman, the seafood is always fresh and delicious.

We were traveling through Astoria during our quest to check Oregon off our 'states visited' list and jumped onto a website to find the best restaurants in the area. This place is small, simply decorated with a nautical theme and perfectly quaint with friendly staff and super food! The seafood fry bread is the BEST! I got the crabmeat one-then moved onto fish tacos and while those were also very good, that fry bread-TOPNOTCH! (Other toppings available). Hubby got the oyster shooters and a ahi tuna poke bowl that he loved. If you're in the area looking for fresh local seafood-swing by; don't think you'll be disappointed.

We came around 5 minutes before they opened (11:55am) and there were already people lining up!! Food: Everything is hand caught by them which is cool. At first I asked for the Petrale Sole fish & chips, unfortunately they were out of it, so I had the rockfish fish & chips. The fish was so good, the texture was very delicate and flaky. The coating was also superb. I love most tartar sauces, and this one did not disappoint. What I was most surprised about however was the fries, the fries were some of the best I've had, super crispy, and super flavorful. Very rarely do I wish for more fries, but I did here. The slaw was good, a little too mustardy for me though. Service: Excellent! Our waiter was nice and informative. Atmosphere: The atmosphere was lovely, it was a very cute restaurant. They had fun music and lots of cool fixtures and figures. The large table was very cool, and it had a nice finish. Overall: Really amazing experience, if I lived here, this would probably be a once a month excursion it was so good!!

Fantastic food - worth the wait! We came in towards the tail end of lunch on a Friday and were quoted about a 45 minute wait for 4 people. We took the opportunity to browse the shops and work up an appetite. I got the fry bread with smoked black cod - it was kind of like a pizza/flatbread and the bread itself was great. Loved the pairing of the fish with the arugula and goat cheese. I'd get this again. My partner got a rockfish banh Mi which was also great. I need to come back to try more of the menu.

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 it would be a nice improvement to add more clams to the recipe. 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.

Small two level restaurant that had a 30 minute wait in the late afternoon. The food was really good. The tuna poke came with the diced up fish in a small bowl and tortilla chips on the side. The fish was fresh but could have used more soy sauce or sesame oil to give it more depth. The miso black cod was a special that day. Flakey, tender and sweet, as expected. The fries that it came with were amazingly crispy and light. I'd come back just for that. The tacos came 3 per order. Really good flavors with the grilled meaty fish topped with cabbage and pico de Gallo. Service was excellent and seating on the second level provided a chill atmosphere.

Friendly, fast device. Food was excellent! The crab cakes *chefs kiss*. The breading on the fish was flavorful. The chowder was full of chunky goodness. Small space with lots of pics of local fisherman. Glad we stopped here.

A little hole-in-the wall seafood place. We chose it because of great food reviews and a reviewer's photo of the view of the bay. THERE IS NO VIEW. I still think you should try this place, but don't come expecting a view. Staff is very friendly and attentive. They have beer, wine and cocktails but they don't push them (we had to ask). I had a hankering for fish and chips and the hubs was talked into the fry bread, which is like a pizza. The bloody Mary's were good. The fish was moist and flaky--very good, but I prefer a beer batter over cornmeal. Fries were good, which is a plus! The fry bread was good for a piece. I felt it was too rich for more than that (I know I had the fish and chips ) maybe, for me, it had too much going on. It could have been simpler. But everyone loves it, so don't let me hold you back from trying it. We could have shared one entree.

My wife and I each received South Bay Wild recommendations from different Astoria locals that we met on our most recent visit. After eating there, it's no surprise that it's popular. Their seafood and chips (rockfish option) was far more than I could finish at one sitting - the batter was a chunky crumb type coating, and the fries had a thinner, though similarly crispy exterior. My wife had chowder and crab cakes, finding the chowder to be one of her all time favorites. South Bay Wild is located in the heart of downtown, in a great old space, with some the bar and some seating in a loft above the kitchen, and more in a side room on the main level. The servers spend a lot of time on the stairs, but manage to keep their spirits up, despite the constant workout.

Great place though the wait for the food was a bit long. The ambiance is eclectic and comfortable. I would go back again.

Husband wanted fish and chips. I wanted something adjacent to F & C. The cuteness drew us in. The menu and friendly service made us stay. My "adjacent" alternative was so spot on! Grilled sole on a bed of arugula with a side of chowder. IMHO it's the basics that determine the merit of the overall menu. Perfectly grilled fish. Super flavorful non-gloppy chowder. And the best non-slaw-slaw I've ever had. As for the F&C? Perfection. I love a cornmeal batter, big cuts of fish and super crunchy fries. Great homemade tartar too.

Cozy Little place in the heart of Astoria. I ordered the shrimp and crab cakes with a cup of clam chowder and washed it down with some local suds. The chowder was in a small cup. It wasn't thick but it was buttery, with tasty clams and chuck of potatoes. The cakes were very good, although I thought the aioli was a tad spicy. I had a sweet, very attentive server and enjoyed cool jazz music droning in the background.

Don't let a busy place. Keep you from waiting for a ticket. Fisher is fresh, all of the food is delicious, Service is great, highly recommend. This is a stop on a rainy cold day.

We were in the mood for some seafood and this place was highly rated. It was late morning and about a 1.5hr drive to Astoria from Portland. So... Road Trip!! Spoiler alert... It was totally worth it. But a pro tip - call ahead for reservations. Or it will likely be an hour wait for a table, this place is small, but the quality of food - simply amazing. They also do not seat groups larger than 6. The seafood was amazing. The freshest calamari, rockfish and chips, and fish tacos we have ever tasted. The fried bread with fresh crab loaded on top was pretty tasty. The service, once seated was quick and they know the menu inside and out for recommendations. We had cups of clam chowder with the largest chunks of clam I've ever seen for chowder. We were so glad to finally stop here. The road trip was worth it. Next time we're in Astoria we will visit again. Well done South Bay!!!

Must go! The fish and chips and fry bread topped with Dungeness crab - absolutely the best!!! The clam chowder - amazing too!! We ordered a cup to share, should have gotten a bowl! It's a small restaurant so plan on a wait - but totally worth it! The staff was friendly and patient with us and we tried to decide what to eat!

We just got done with a small narrated town trolley tour and " Ronnie " recommended this as the best seafood restaurant in town. As for as " in town " I dunno cause this was the only one we went to but it was great. Had just a quick snack to hold us over til dinner. 1/2 dozen of oyster shooters, clam chowder and calamari with fries and coleslaw. It was really good and fries was so crispy and flavory. Definitely come here and we will be coming back soon. Price was very reasonably priced.

First time here we loved it! Super fresh crab cocktails followed by amazing fish tacos. Love how they pan fried the corn tortillas so they had a little crunch and didn't fall apart. Service couldn't have been better as well. We even purchased a hoodie. We'll definitely be back!

We ordered the Rockfish tacos and the Dungeness Crab fry bread with half red pepper spread / half chimichurri spread. The hype is warranted. Great food and great service. They also had a high chair for our 1 year old.

Native American fry bread with parsley chimichurri, goat cheese and lemon shallot dressing. Petrale soul fish deep crispy fried, no chips, substitute in Little Annie clam chowder with red potato and bacon - takes it up a notch. Sounds good! Tastes awesomely scrumptious! Family owned, fishing boat, sustainable, line caught, fresh to kitchen cooked up perfectly and served up deliciously at the table. You bet we love this place!

I looked up seafood on yelp, while in Astoria, and this place came up #1. It definitely has some unique menu options that intrigued us. They had a 30+ minute wait on a Saturday, which seems reasonable in Summer, but luckily the two outside picnic tables did not have a wait. We had our dog and they let us sit there with her! You order at the counter and take your number. The staff delivering items to our table brought a Diet Pepsi (ordered regular) and did not bring out a side of garlic bread. When we asked for it, they said "I didn't take your order and it's not on the ticket", then walked away without asking if we wanted it. 2.5 stars for service. Luckily, the fry bread saved the day. Incredible - get both chimichurri and tapenade. The food makes up for the wait and the service.

Seafood Fry Bread!! Go for the fry bread. Oh my gosh- it's amazing. Chimichurri sauce is the way to go. It's delicious. Besides the best thing to order... got there at 12 when they opened and the place filled up immediately. Service was nice and fast. Fun music playing. And fun decor. Clam chowder was so good. Big chunks of clams. Oyster shooters were fresh. Should have ordered a half dozen instead of just two. Highly recommend this place if in the Astoria area.

Really good, really fresh seafood. Came here due to the great reviews. Did not disappoint. Oyster shooters were huge! Clam chowder was really good and buttery. They were out of sole, but the waitress recommended some really fresh ling cod. I don't normally like cod, but it was amazingly fresh and very good! I had it grilled with lemon. Their coleslaw was also good and made with a more pickled/vinaigrette sauce, not mayo based. Husband had the fry bread with both types of sauces and smoked fish. Son had the fish tacos and the bread pudding! Everything was delicious and staff was very friendly. Not cheap, but worth it.

This is the second time we've walked in here and stood for five minutes and nobody says boo. Couples are waiting to pay, we're waiting to be seated and its silence from the staff. No "welcome in", "be right with you", nothing. It's not a good feeling and I feel bad leaving one star since we've never even gotten seated to try anything. We rarely walk out of a place but after two tries, we give up.

Yummy homemade clam chowder with nice chunks of clam and red potatoes. Not thickened with flour so really fresh tasting. Super great willapa bay oyster shooters! The shooters had just the right amount of cocktail sauce. You could taste the horseradish. For $25 a feast !

Came in the last half hour before closing. Was quickly seated and served. Got my Indian fry bread with smoked black cod which was delicious. There's lots of tables to choose from. I chose to sit at the biggest table.

The floor & therefore seating & table were at a big slant. Service was mediocre & food was terrible. The clam chowder was thin soup with rubbery clams. The shrimp cocktail was tiny shrimp, which they at least warned us about. There was no ambiance. When I told them there were no paper towels in the bathroom (no air dryer available) they laughed, asked "really?" & turned away, then asked what we were doing the rest of the day. Do not recommend at all.

They took us in right before they closed and so glad they did. We had a delicious fish taco plate, fish n (salad, subbed the chips) and a fresh crab appetizer. Everything was brought out fast and was delicious. There are 2 floors and a couple of tables front outside to eat at. The beer and drinks overall were reasonable. A solid seafood restaurant.

This little restaurant was recommended in a Portland publication as having great fish & chips. We ordered the rockfish fish & chips. It was fine? But I don't think I'll be back. The batter wasn't great. Give me a good beer batter any day, not this barely crisp kind with cornmeal. Some might love it so I hate to be critical. I'm sure some people love this kind. The fries weren't memorable. The tiny plastic container of coleslaw was pretty good-not cloyingly sweet. I definitely don't recommend this for vegetarians. We had one in our group. The only vegetarian thing on offer was fry bread with greens on top that he thought was weird.

You have to go here for the rockfish fish and chips and chowder if you go to Astoria. Rated the best seafood place in Oregon on Yelp. Service is great and it is super cute. Not good for groups of 6 or more the place is small.

Funky family owned restaurant with fun decor and friendly, inviting service. They offer amazing fresh seafood with unique preparations! The clam chowder is one of the best, most flavorful I have ever had. Fish and chips are divine! A must try when in Astoria.

Best clam chowder I've had in a while ! Fish and chips were so fresh, fish tacos were on point. Highly recommend... service was great as well

Food: Excellent and at great prices Service: Prompt Ambiance: The view adds tothe great food

Fabulous fish and chips! The best!Fantastic clam chowder too! Wonderful, friendly service!

STOP! READ THIS REVIEW. I TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR EVERYTHING I HAVE TO SAY HERE! South Bay Wild Fish House is ON POINT! Folks - I don't care if you have to wait... just be patient and wait for a table! We got the joy of sitting in the loft... the service and bar were fantastic! The waitress was so nice and kind. They were super responsive, took our order, and got to steppin'. Drinks were appropriately strong and priced. Food was delicious! The Tuna Tartare was WONDERFUL! All Tuna Tartare should be served with chips! The salad was absolutely wonderful - I loved every minute of it. The upbeat ambiance and décor was a perfect setting and we would absolutely do it again!

We had fish and chips and fish tacos and both were excellent. The service was very friendly and fast. We arrived just after they opened and the tables filled up quickly. It is conveniently located in the heart of Astoria and the ambiance feels very warm and "northwesty". We can't wait to return.

Cute place, small, with downstairs and loft seating. Quality, fresh ingredients. No reason it couldn't be a 5 star, just missed a bit on personal preferences. The chowder was very soup-like, prefer a thicker broth. With the rockfish tacos, the fish was chopped up into pea size pieces, would have preferred larger filet-type pieces. The tortillas spent some time on the flat-top grill, which was nice. Coleslaw was very fresh with red pepper slivers and green pimento olives, but it was vinegar based, and we prefer a creamy coleslaw. The fries were fat, perfectly cooked and salted, and a very generous portion.

Our definite go-to in Astoria. Most recent visit stellar as always. Freshness of the fish and interesting menu are the two main attractions to me, but the bright casual atmosphere and servers who are hustling but friendly are big too. Highest recommendation!

Found this place on yelp as we drove through the area, had great reviews and I was feeling something light. I got the ceasar with shrimp and it needed more dressing, my husband had the tuna melt on special he wanted a side of the taco sauce but it got busy and we wern't checked on for awhile so we just sucked it up and ate it as did I on the salad. It's a cute little spot if we come through again I'll do the tacos ,steamers or poke bowl. It's small and very popular

Wonderful food! Best (rock) fish and chips during our trip. Crab and shrimp cakes were great. The clam chowder had a thinner, buttery broth with great flavor. Friendly, helpful staff. Don't pass up the bread pudding.

My wife and I had a good meal of fish and chips and steamed clams which were excellent. Wife's comment was the clams were cooked to perfection. I even enjoyed the different recipe for a sweeter Cole slaw than normal. Since it's a limited number of seats not a big deal but there is only 1 bathroom thus 4 stars not 5.

Clam chowder!!!! The half dozen oysters were incredible, if that's your thing!! Warning: If you are like my husband, they are HUGE! The fish and chips were tasty, but they fall apart when dipped into tartar sauce and have to be eaten with a fork. Would definitely go back!

Overall the food was delicious and the service was great also. The oyster shooters were fresh, full of meat and excellent flavor. The fried bread was amazing. On top was arugula, goat cheese and two different sauces and a splash of crab meat. Overall delicious but they were a bit stingy with the crab. Considering how much they charge, they should have added more crab. That's my only reason for the point deduction. Also, I'm not a big fan of the default tip starting at 20%. I still would recommend this place for lunch or dinner.

Went back & had another meal that couldn't be beat. Delicious salad w/grilled sole & tuna poke bowl. Also shared a cup of some darn fine chowder.

This place was more like a 4.5 stars. As we walked in about an hour before closing we were greeted with a friendly server who asked if we wanted to sit outside or inside. I told her outside, which she said there was a wait. Just then it seemed like the wind started picking up and told her we changed our mind. She had a table reserved on the main level and only had seating upstairs. She saw my 88 yr old mother and gave us the reserved table on the main level and said she would sit the others upstairs. My husband ordered the fish tacos, which he gave 1 to my mom and my daughter and I ordered the fish & chips with the rockfish but asked for it grilled vs fried with batter. We got our order within 15 minutes. My husband's tacos looked awesome and he said they were amazing. My daughter and I got the rockfish. My daughter ordered it with a side salad while I got fries to give to my mom. Even though the photo looks like the fish was a nice portion, they were smaller than I expected. I was very hungry but after I started eating, it was a good portion. We did enjoy it and we didn't leave hungry. Glad we tried this place.

Get the fish tacos!! Fish tacos plus a margarita was the best. The Seafood Fry Bread dish is also delicious but be prepared for a lot of bread + cheese. The clam chowder was a thin soup consistency -a nice reprieve from thick chowder. My son had the kid's fish and fries (not on the menu) which he said was "super yummy crunchy." Basically, everything we ordered was delicious!

We were on a cruise with American Cruise lines and had been walking around town and wanted a local seafood restaurant. The fresh crab was really delicious and the fish and chips with rockfish were excellent. We loved the fry bread just with nothing on it. Prices were very reasonable and you know everything is fresh when you see a big sack of oysters in the shell delivered. Beer and drinks were also well priced. We highly recommend this local restaurant. Friendly waitress and great service!

Whoa!! Most of my reviews are all about the food....but in this case, it's about the service. Or lack thereof. On a Friday evening, a party of four show up at 7pm at a restaurant that closes at 8pm. The host tells us that they're completely full and cannot seat us. We see several empty tables that have already been cleaned, like enough tables to seat 20+ people. When we mention the open tables, she flashes a notepad with scribbles and tells us that there are people on the wait list. We look around and cannot find a single soul waiting anywhere within 100 feet of the restaurant!! This has never happened in my life. So wrong on so many levels!! We are now seated at a different restaurant and eating our appetizers.

Excellent freshly made NW seafood! I had the Indian Flat Bread with crab and it was very good! My wife had the crab cakes and really enjoyed them. They both paired nicely with the Duck Pond Pinot Gris. The service was excellent! There was already a line down the block when they opened at noon on Friday.

One of my favorite places to grab a casual lunch in Astoria. We always arrive right when they open to chat with the staff about the catch of the day and specials to decide what to order before they get too busy. You place your order at the counter and they typically assign us seating based on our party size in the main room downstairs. Mix of tables and community seating and fun nautical decor with some local history. We almost always order the clam chowder and fish tacos (with rockfish) then mix it up from there. Last time their daily special was a smoked tuna melt sandwich and it was so good. The menu is very mix-and-match with a few entrees like fish-and-chips, tacos, Banh Mi, and seafood fry bread with your choice of fish (rockfish, Petrale sole, etc.). After many meals and many different choices, the only thing I wouldn't order again is the ceviche. Just didn't live up to the rest of the wonderful things we've eaten at the restaurant. One of my favorite parts is the warm customer service we've experienced on every visit. It makes even the rainiest day in Astoria a little sunnier.

For real?? Tell ya my "gripes". Most of these "elite" folks don't have an actual clue or pallet to speak of. I actually passed at the opportunity to have the badge as who am I to be the elite of elbows and..... and now I see the actual badge "elite" has been polluted and diluted. Sorry not sorry to offend but that's the word on the street as well.But that's not my gripe with South Bay. Here's my gripe. The chowder is bland and is more like a potato soup. I mean for real all the bowls and cups we had were runny, flavorless and...mainly potatoes with some clams. I've eaten a ton of chowder across the seaboard and theirs was nothing to write about or special. Sorry just wasn't. The smoked black cod fry bread... was extremely and aggressively oily, had a "smitten" of black cod, a few dabs of goat cheese and some more extremely oily arugula on top. The flavors were just not there whatsoever. Most likely because of the heavy fry oil that was dripping off and the lack of actual black cod and goat cheese. The "Bahn mi" Vietnamese sandwich had better fish quality as it was grilled. Def fresh and grilled properly but lacked in flavor what a decent to quality Bahn Mi sandwich would have. You gotta get the flavors down or it's just a fishwhich at best. The fish n chips were oily...but not too oily...yet oily and shrunken on the inside, if that makes sense and massively lacked flavor. The flat bread and fish sticks had so much oil after I washed my hands they still smelled of oil and had that grease residue. Actually had to stop and wash my hands again as well as my steering wheel. Why 1 star? I would have given 3 but someone has to level out these so called "elite" folks "rave reviews" . This place is definitely not top 10 in a hundred mile radius....