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Bridgewater Bistro

20 Basin St, Astoria, OR 97103-6221
503-325-6777
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Ranked #10 of 54 restaurants in Astoria
Price range: $31 - $50
Cuisines: American, Seafood
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Good for: Families with children, Romance, Large groups, Doing business, Local cuisine, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, Late Night, Dessert
Dining style: Casual Dining
Cross street: Industry
Transit: Local riverfront trolley stops 100 yards from restaurant entrance.
Description: Enjoy Pacific Northwest casual and fine dining in a beautifully-restored cannery boatyard on the Astoria riverfront, with full views of the impressive four-mile-long Astoria-Megler bridge and the busy Columbia River shipping channel. Eclectic menu of small plates, fish "n chips, gourmet burgers, house-made soups, salads, local seafood and fine regional meats. House-baked breads and desserts. 90% of menu available gluten-free (including desserts). Children's menu. Full view bar, regional beers on tap, 300+ wine list with regional focus (40 wines offered by the glass). Dog-friendly deck dining, weather permitting. View mezzanine level available for groups up to 55. Adjacent riverview banquet space can accommodate seating dining up to 225 with dance floor and bar. Retail wine and gift shop onsite. Open daily for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Happy hour 4-6 pm Monday-Friday. Local live jazz Thursday, Friday, Saturday nights; Sunday brunch. Dinner reservations advise
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Astoria, Oregon, United States
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

The Bridgewater Bistro is the BEST restaurant in Astoria, Oregon! I have been to this wonderful place a number of times now - a couple of times for New Years Eve. dinner (my husband's and my wedding anniversary!), with my co-workers for lunch a few times, and family has taken me here for my birthday and most recently for early... More

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Ocean Park, Washington
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21 reviews 21 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013

Returned for Mother's Day brunch, 2013. Superb service and another winning round of entrees. Lemon curd really makes good muffins extraordinary. Subtle live piano complemented the feel of escaping from routine hustle and bustle at which this establishment succeeds

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Houston, Texas
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

We got reservations weeks in advance and arrived early. We were informed that the wait would be 20 minutes despite the reservation. Longer if we wanted a window table as we requested. We dropped that request. 30 minutes later we got up to leave and the manager argued the problem was our window request. I told him we had dropped... More

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WinerdinerSeattle, Owner at Bridgewater Bistro, responded to this review
May 11, 2013

I'm very sorry you did not have the opportunity to dine with us due to our young host's mis-communicating (to me) your needs/requests upon your arrival (for which he and I both greatly apologize). As you indicated, you arrived early for your reservation and our host asked you to wait a few minutes (until your reservation time or a bit... More

Lubbock, Texas
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6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2013 via mobile

I ordered pasta- almost 45 min later it arrives- but the view was cool, and they have a plexiglass square in the floor that looks down at the Columbia river. Pricey, slow, if you have plenty of time and money, eat here!

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Portland, Oregon
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45 reviews 45 reviews
34 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2013

We were recently tempted to stop in for brunch during a family trip to the coast. This is definitely a gem in Astoria, especially if anyone in your party is gluten-free. Finding GF restaurants in smaller towns or on the road is usually a challenge; not so here! And of course, being at the coast, we had to order the... More

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Riverside, California
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38 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2013

We found the Waterfront Bistro a fine place for lunch in Astoria. We were seated at a table with a view of the river. There was a good selection of items on the lunch menu. Each dish served to our party was above average and plentiful.

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Boise, Idaho
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35 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

Sometimes it's the view we enjoy, sometimes it's the food and sometimes the service ... Bridgewater Bistro has it all! Bridgewater Bistro serves wonderful food with a menu varied enough for any taste. We stopped in on a Sunday and enjoyed their Brunch Menu which includes a full selection of gluten free offerings in addition to their regular menu choices.... More

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Sumner, Washington
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33 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2013

This was our 3rd stop @ the Bridgewater & have enjoyed each time. love the soup. Was with family this time and she ask on the fish cakes of the day, shrimp & cod, they were great. Good for long Lunch, enjoy the view. Nice place to meet and talk.

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2013 via mobile

I stopped coming here months ago because my order was almost always wrong & they charged a tip on my tab on TAKEOUT!!! Finally came back because its in my way to work & my to go order was still wrong & they charged me for the extras I didn't get:( & woman I talked to seemed irritated that she... More

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WinerdinerSeattle, Owner at Bridgewater Bistro, responded to this review
April 20, 2013

I was very sorry to read of your disappointing return experience at our restaurant. I'm not sure what was wrong with your order or what you were charged for that your didn't receive, but if you will contact me directly (tony@bridgewaterbistro.com) I will gladly issue you a refund for the full amount of the order. I will also bring your... More

Olympia Wa
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11 reviews 11 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

The food was very good but very expensive. I ordered a $13.50 burger because it was the cheapest thing on the menu next to the mac and cheese. The food was delicious jut more than I wanted to pay with no less expensive alternatives

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WinerdinerSeattle, Owner at Bridgewater Bistro, responded to this review
April 20, 2013

Thank you for your feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your food, but sorry you found it too pricey. Our menu prices are based on the cost of the high-quality ingredients we use and the excellent cooks that we employ, and we try to charge a fair value consistent with what we offer. More

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