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Bridgewater Bistro
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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34 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 34 reviews
5 stars
(11)
4 stars
(16)
3 stars
(5)
2 stars
(0)
1 star
(2)
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- scenic view(21)
- fit for foodies(14)
- special occasion(13)
- notable wine list(9)
- great for lunch(8)
- neighborhood gem(8)
Bridgewater Bistro Reviews List
Review 1 for Bridgewater Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
OpenTable Diner Since
Dined on 6/15/2013
2013
Dined on 6/15/2013
2013
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was outstanding (the crab cheesecake is to die for), the service was excellent, the view - incredible! We'll be coming back!"
Dined on 6/15/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, kid-friendly, romantic, scenic view, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 2 for Bridgewater Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Unlike many restaurants on or near the coast with a nice view, this one has great food and service. Don't miss it! Definitely have dessert too--the berry cobbler was great."
Dined on 6/10/2013
2007
Special Features: scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 3 for Bridgewater Bistro
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Second and last visit!
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Dined at Bistro while staying at Cannery last year. Great time,then! Made reservation, days in advance. Looking forward to dining. On arrival told we had to wait until server got caught up, because had two large groups being served. Could have told us when reserv. made. No suggesting we have a drink while waiting.. Another server asked if we had been helped,hostess suddenly could seat us after all. Downstairs full with big event , upstairs, we were place at a table next to rail, near stairs and kitchen area behind display so only part view. Takes awhile to get order for mineral water, served in child's mug. Guess they ran out of glassware. Appetizer cold, dinner served not what described. Too much for staff, food, dishes, depleted?"
Dined on 6/08/2013
2012
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Review 4 for Bridgewater Bistro
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I'm not sure why they accept reservations if they seat people without them ahead of those with reservations. We had a reservation at 7 and were told we would be seated once a table opened up. Didn't take too long, so we enjoyed a drink at the bar. The restaurant is well renovated. The staff was friendly, but somewhat inattentive. There was a family reunion sectioning off half of the floor space that was apparently a top priority for the establishment - I find it odd that one group would feel comfortable making speeches to an entire restaurant when only half of those seated were a part of their group. The food was equivalent to that which you might find at a Ruby Tuesday's or Applebee's. All in all, not terrible. Not great either."
Dined on 6/08/2013
Special Features: kid-friendly
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Review 5 for Bridgewater Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Lunch with a view
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We enjoyed lunch and both the waiter and the maitre 'd asked about and confirmed that our specified sensitivities would be avoided. Our meal was very tasty, with the Hungarian mushroom soup very pleasing to the palate. The kitchen was kind enough to split a Mayan salad for us, and the resulting two plates were generous in portion and very good. The salmon was done very nicely, although perhaps somewhat unimaginative as there was no "wow" factor (however, in fairness, the menu did not play it up to be something different, either). We saved room for dessert and enjoyed the Chocolate "bete noir" and lemon-white chocolate fudge brownie sundae.
The setting is very pleasant with a view of the bridge and the Columbia river. But, why the skeleton?"
The setting is very pleasant with a view of the bridge and the Columbia river. But, why the skeleton?"
Dined on 6/05/2013
Special Features: scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 6 for Bridgewater Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Culinary Surprise at Astoria
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I was expecting Bridgewater to be stiff, formal nd overpriced, plus a place that required dressing up, something we Oregonians know little about. T as warm, friendly, with great service and food worth goingg back for. So we spent our two nights there doing just that. Also loved the ambience. As fish lovers, we will be back! Also the price was right! I didn't expect such a lovely, high quality establishment. I'd like o go back for lunch sometime and sample the fish and chips. Can't wait!"
Dined on 5/26/2013
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Review 7 for Bridgewater Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A Must Go To Restaurant in Astoria
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"If you are heading to Astoria you simply must stop by Bridgewater Bistro for one of your meals. Great view, lovely ambiance and oh what food. If you're like us and really enjoy small plates to share this is the place for you. We will be back and back and back time and time again."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: notable wine list, scenic view, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 8 for Bridgewater Bistro
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Beautiful on the river
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Hard to beat the huge windows on the river that affords views for all. Lounge area by a fireplace was inviting. Ravioli was not homemade but my sauteed oysters were tasty and there were nice wines by the glass."
Dined on 4/15/2013
Special Features: good for groups, scenic view, neighborhood gem
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Review 9 for Bridgewater Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
very friendly, knowledgeable
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"very friendly, knowledgeable staff. every visit we try something new. pleasantly surprised with great product each time. good location and great night views"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 10 for Bridgewater Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Beth our server went above
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Beth our server went above and beyond, our bus person Bri the same. Food was outstanding and we enjoyed the view."
Dined on 03/20/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 11 for Bridgewater Bistro
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
We had the sole special &
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had the sole special & it was so over!!! cooked to be unedible. Owner & waitress tried very hard, but the cooking is highly overrated. We will never come there again. It was recommended by a local, but i will set her straight............."
Dined on 03/12/2013
2011
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Review 12 for Bridgewater Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent food, nothing on
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Excellent food, nothing on our plate went untouched.
The food was fresh and cooked with care.
Thank you so much!"
The food was fresh and cooked with care.
Thank you so much!"
Dined on 03/10/2013
2013
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Review 13 for Bridgewater Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Nice place to share small
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Nice place to share small plates and an entree."
Dined on 03/10/2013
2009
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Review 14 for Bridgewater Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Always a pleasure to dine
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Always a pleasure to dine in what we think is the most beautiful dining room on the Oregon Coast! :)"
Dined on 02/20/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 15 for Bridgewater Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was good depending on
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was good depending on what was ordered. Pan fried oysters were " too fried" making them crunchy."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Bridgewater Bistro
Based on the average of (19) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
5 out of 5 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate