Big Wave Cafe in Manzanita

Love this place when we visit Manzanita! The food is wonderful & service is spot on. We are visiting the end of this month, so I hope they are doing take-out in the light of this virus thing!

ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL!!!So many delicious choices, and all of them are amazing.Great service. The owner blends in with the waitresses.The best seafood I've had anywhere.If you live anywhere within a 200 mile radius, definitely worth the drive. Plus, the road to get here, 101, is one of the most scenic drives in the country.

Wow! This place really impresses.Food: 5/5Had the special, sesame crusted seared ahi tuna (pictured). Was perfectly cooked and a wonderful presentation. Split that and the standard burger with my wife. The burger was one of the best I’ve had in a long time, and I get a lot of gourmet burgers. Service: 5/5The most surprising thing was the great service. They were very attentive. The exec chef Brian came around to ask how meals were and even topped off a few draft beers for a very hospitable touch.Atmosphere: 5/5The outside is very unassuming, but the inside shows a close attention to detail. Beautiful woodwork and very clean. It gets a little loud when crowded, but nothing that distracted from the experience.Overall: 5/5

Holy cow! I'd come here just for the fries! Probably the best fires I've ever had. Despite being busy the service was good and we were taken care of. An excellent place to enjoy a meal.

Don’t miss stopping at Big Wave for a fantastic meal! The service is superb and the halibut fish and chips couldn’t be better—it even includes a large delicious side salad! It has become a true favorite restaurant when we are in Rockaway, as only a few miles farther for a meal we will recommend to all our friends!!

This spot gives superb service and enjoyable food. One of the best place in town. The food arrived quickly and the prices were fair. Will definitely recommend this place.

It's was fantastic. Awesome food. The waitress did such a great job.

I sent my friends to this place with my warmest recommendations. I visit this restaurant often. This recommendation is always successful. The dishes they serve are appetizing and the stuff is very friendly and cooperative. Every time we go to this place we pass a cheerful evening. I recommend this place with pleasure.

Awesome dinner, excellent service and the food was great. Family owned place and feels good in there, positive ambiance. Ate the crab cakes - was tasty and came with some yummy veggies and a side. Wine list was satisfying and felt well attended to. Nice small menu of seafood and seasonal specials. The oysters were on point and all ingredients were locally sourced.

The waiter, Sam, was great. I'm always leery about restaurants with "cafe" in the name. The atmosphere was indeed cafe style, but had a bar, which was nice since I was traveling alone. The clam chowder was very good, I had to add a little salt though. They may go light on salt to accommodate people more. Side salad with bay shrimp was fantastic. Lots of shrimp and only $3 more to add it. I think it was $8. Could've just had that. Ranch dressing had dill in it, which I enjoy. Wine selection was good. I expected super cheap tasting wine.