Oyster lovers, let me let you in on a little secret: you will find some of the best oyster dishes you have ever tasted on the Southern Oregon Coast. Yup! Trust me, it’s true! We got oysters like nobody’s business and all our oysters are farmed locally. Here are some of the best oyster dishes on the South Coast to try on your next visit:
Cajun Oysters: Hilltop House Restaurant & Lounge
This place serves some of our favorite seafood dishes, and the sauce that goes on their fresh local oysters is out of this world. Its all we can do not to lick our plates, luckily they provided enough homemade bread to slop it all up! As an added bonus, you get a fantastic view of the Haynes Inlet and the sand dunes.
93405 Willsey Lane, North Bend
Cuisine: Pacific Northwest, Steakhouse, Seafood
541-756-4160 Hours: Open for dinner Wed – Sun.
hilltophouserestaurant.com
Grilled Cajun Oysters or Grilled Garlic/Butter Oysters at the Coach House
Simple basic, and heaven. The Coach House is off the beaten path but the locals know, the grilled anything here is amazing. A local’s favorite tucked around the bay in the Eastside area. Mesquite BBQ, steaks, ribs, seafood and pasta. BBQ Oysters and chowder made the old fashioned way. Outside dining and catering available.
604 6th Avenue, Coos Bay
541-267-5116
Fried Oyster Sandwich at Fisherman’s Grotto
This recommendation came from from an avid oyster lover via Facebook who loves this pan fried sandwich. We’re told this is the best she’s had in this county (and that is a big endorsement from a self proclaimed picky oyster lover!). Full line of seafood, fish & Chips, clam chowder and deli sandwiches. Groups welcome, lots of parking. Covered patio open during summer. Open daily. Summer hours 8am-9pm, winter hours 11am-7pm. East End of Charleston Bridge.
91149 Cape Arago Hwy, Charleston
541-888-3251
www.fishermansgrottoinc.com
Pan Fried Oysters at High Tide Cafe
Lightly breaded and perfectly cooked. Makes for a great appetizer. Breakfast served until noon, lunches and dinners. Awesome Chowder! Fresh seafood dishes, a variety of sandwiches and salads. Beer and wine available. Wed-Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 10am-8pm.
91124 Cape Arago Hwy, Charleston
541-888-3664
www.hightidecafellc.com
Oysters Rockefeller at Blue Heron Bistro
Katherine Hoppe, director of The Coos Bay – North Bend Visitor & Convention Bureau says this is the first meal she had when she moved to Coos Bay 6 years ago and never forgot it: “This baked yummy goodness was the perfect celebratory dinner to my new community!”
Coos Bay’s downtown restaurant serving German specialties and amazing seafood and of course a secret recipe chowder. 18 Microbrews and imported beers on draft. Outdoor patio open in the summer. Hours: Open daily, 11am-5pm. Extended Summer Hours
100 W. Commercial Ave, Coos Bay
541-267-3933
www.blueheronbistro.com
Oyster Burger at Miller’s at the Cove Sports Bar & Grill (in Charleston)
This recommendation also came from an oyster fan via Facebook who says their Oyster Burger is “awesome”. This spot offers great daily specials, seafood and is child friendly until 9pm.
Oyster Cove Plaza
63346 Boat Basin Road
Charleston, Oregon 97420
(541) 808-2404
millersatthecove.com
Raw Oysters – you gotta go to Claussen’s or Chuck’s Seafood Market!
Not a restaurant, but they do serve their oysters raw and you can eat them there and buy plenty to take home with you.
Chuck’s Seafoods, Inc (serving Qualmann Oysters)
91135 Boat Basin Drive, Charleston
(541) 888-5525 • www.chucksseafood.com
Claussen’s Oysters
66234 N Bay Rd North Bend, OR 97459
(541) 756-3600
www.silverpointoysters.com