The Pacific Way

4.9

192 Reviews

$50 and over

Seafood

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 4, 2024

7:30 PM

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Located in the charming beach town of Gearhart, OR - possibly best known for being the summer home & final resting place of James Beard, the godfather of American fine dining, The Pacific Way is located in a history filled 1929 building. Depending on the coastal weather, you may chose a cozy space indoors, warm by a fire or dine in our covered dog friendly patio. Our menu is farm-to-table, changes based on what is fresh from the farms this week & our culinary team offers chalkboard menu items regularly. You'll find our menu is seafood forward, but it is worth noting there's always something special on deck for the vegetarian and carnivore in the group. For the latest information on our menus, please see our website: www.pacificwaycafe.com.

We recommend making reservations for dinner (Thu-Sun, 4-8p) but accept walk-ins when we can.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Seafood, Farm-to-table, Fusion / Eclectic
Hours of operation
Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(503) 738-0245
Website
http://thepacificwaypnw.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
601-609 Pacific Way, Gearhart, OR 97138
Neighborhood
Gearhart
Cross street
A short turn off the 101, we are located on Pacific Way at Cottage Ave.
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

What 192 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Portland / Oregon
Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Pacific Way in Gearhart is a culinary gem, offering "terrific dishes" with standout crab cakes and fresh, creative cuisine. Known for its "wonderful experience," this charming restaurant boasts an "exceptional menu" with locally sourced ingredients. Guests praise the attentive service and delightful ambiance, making it a must-visit spot on the Oregon coast.

192 Reviews

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winston
Seattle
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent restaurant in every respect; food, service, decor, you name it. This is a genuine diamond in the rough. I will never understand how a small town restaurant can find such talented kitchen staff. Pretty amazing. You won't be disappointed.
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dana
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cozy atmosphere, excellent staff & service. Truly exceptional menu! I love sharing this gem with friends and family who visit.
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OpenTable Diner
Portland
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We had a beautiful experience with the “epic” tasting menu! Allen, one of the owners, made an effort to create a custom wine tasting experience. He didn’t have to do that, but it made the meals so much more special. The food was absolutely excellent: well seasoned, well cooked, and the presentation was beautiful. We were really pleased with the value and the quality of the ingredients. The wines were excellent and were paired with an expertise that is unusual with all but the best restaurants. Very nicely done.
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Laura
London
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience! Excellent food, service and atmosphere, will be back soon!!
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Cookie
New Orleans
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food, service and ambiance were excellent. This was our second time dining at The Pacific Way and my husband and I highly recommend this cozy little restaurant in Gearhart. Looking forward to returning.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience! The food and service outstanding! Chef Trevor visits the tables and owner was engaging also.
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Sara
Portland
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is honestly a very unique and amazing restaurant. The food was spectacular and the chef himself brought many dishes to us and made it an even more special experience. If in Gearhart area, don't miss dining here.
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Mark
San Francisco
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a top notch experience when on the Northern Oregon Coast!
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Lori
Portland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was our 20th anniversary and they went above and beyond our expectations for us! We had the Chef Trevor’s tasting menu and every dish was outstanding from the homemade focacia with sesame oil, stone fruit and tomato salad, scallop sishimi, crab and shrimp cakes with red cabbage, salmon belly and Madeline’s with berries for dessert. All were beautifully presented and full of great flavors. Best restaurant in the area.
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Sean
Seattle
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always enjoy The Pacific Way when we are in Gearhart. The menu has become even more creative this year. Staff were attentive as always. Al in all, it was a great experience.
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FAQs

The Pacific Way is rated 4.9 stars by 192 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 4, 2024

7:30 PM

601-609 Pacific Way, Gearhart, OR 97138

Additional information

Cross street
A short turn off the 101, we are located on Pacific Way at Cottage Ave.
Neighborhood
Gearhart
Hours of operation
Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Seafood, Farm-to-table, Fusion / Eclectic
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Website
http://thepacificwaypnw.com/
Phone number
(503) 738-0245

The Pacific Way

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What 192 people are saying

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