baked alaska

wouldn't go back. family and i went to this place to try out the local eateries. we were greeted with great customer service and was seated close by the window with such a beautiful view. i was craving mad for some clam chowder and it was a disappointment. the menu said bread bowl and clam chowder. wel....it turned out it's in this ceramic weird modern bowl with the chowder over the tiny bread bowl. it was served like as it was biscuits and gravy and plus the chowder needed more flavor. still good enough to eat the whole thing though but didn't like it because it showed a fine dining that they are stingy in my opinion. my husband ordered the chicken pot pie and it also turned to be a croissant on top of a chowder flavor of pot pie. disappointment! this was also like a biscuits and gravy type of thing also. it was good and eatable still but it was disappointing cuz it's also stingy as well and it is not chicken pot pie at all! my friend ordered the blackened natural chicken breast which was good so at least his wasn't disappointing.

so to make this short the place is nice and the food well....it's disappointing. it's not really fine dining in my taste. it may be a nice restaurant sorta with a very beautiful view but their food is definitely not fine dining. i would only go back there to give it another shot to see if they change the way they cook their stuff with serving. but we got good customer service and the staff were nice. don't go here if you are craving for clam chowder though.

awesome food! i had the smoked salmon sandwich and it was fantastic and i've also had their cassoulet which was outstanding! great service fantastic food what else could you want?

we have eaten here a couple times in the past, but it had been years since the last time.  this time i had the smoked salmon pizza and it was wonderful, a nice combination of flavors.  my wife had the baked alaska blended burger and found it very good, but i think she would have rather had my pizza.  service was solid.

so far we've had 2 beers, a bowl of chowder, and a bowl of oyster stew. still waiting for fish and chips. we are at the bar and the service is very, very slow and it's now crowded.

very expensive and pretentious and not good! trying to create a fine dining experience, but failed badly! as in other reviews we were referred by hotel! not worth the trip or money....

where have you been hiding? nothing half baked here!. a staffer at hotel elliott recommended baked alaska as a quick choice on a monday evening. walked down to the waterfront and hesitated over entering pizzeria. person on duty was prompt to ask what we were after - pizza, bar or dining? he described how to find the way through the maze - looked like the whole pier was laid out as distinct service areas. greeted, seated and handed menus: fabulous! couldn't make up my mind so i went for small plates and salad; our waitperson female was right with me on order of presentation. panchetta wrapped prawn came on skewers - all i could do was moan with delight as i savored them. arugula and roasted beet salad - nice portion, light dressing, just yummy! duck confit on bed of farro/bulgar - duck! oh, this was excellent, melt in the mouth, smoky, rich, and i wish there had been a whole bird however i would not have had room for dessert. and such a dessert - half baked alaska based on chocolate chip cookie dough, vanilla bean ice cream - flamed as it was brought to table in cast iron skillet. must be enjoyed to be believed! this is on my go back and try more list.

every single thing was fresh, prepared perfectly and seasonally. scallops with fresh peaches! need i say more. we also got ahi tuna, which is what i would have ordered. what we received in the tasting was a half serving, we were told. the final dish was a halibut, with asparagus and a pesto with a little jalapeno. presentation was beautiful. sometimes that happens. the tasting ended with a small dessert. chocolate mouse with a sirracha sauce.

great food and excellent service! the view of the columbia river is very nice and the food complimented the ambiance. cocktails were creative and delish! go check it out.

fantastic food! came here spontaneously on the way to cannon beach and ordered the duck and the salmon. a selection of breads were presented to us with dippings that were so good we decided to ask for more. both meals were so tasty we decided to order the cheese cake too. not surprisingly it was also amazing. i have to say this dining experience has been the highlight of my stay in canada and the states so far.

food was great view wonderful but entree prices were higher than expected average 22 to 24 dollars

food was great! wonderful view of the river. had a salmon special and baked alaska for desert. i will definitely come back.

disappointed -meal was terrible. had eaten here before with my husband so was excited to bring family here. our meal was terrible! i ordered scallops with yam fries and the fries we burnt. when we told our waitress she told us, that is the way their chef likes them prepared. my daughter ordered a fig, shrimp, spaghetti dish and the sauce was also burnt tasting.

unfortunately we will be going back to our regular stop instead of coming back to this restaurant.

great view. it's a 'dining' vibe, not 'eating'...service is good but don't rush yourself. the food is excellent and is presented well. perfect place to eat if you're visiting astoria.

had a great meal. best fish & chips! definitely in my top 5. clam chowder delicious! great view!

excellent! wonderful view of the water no matter where you sit. the tastes all compliment one another so nicely and the presentation was simply stunning. we give it a 4/4! you are sure to be happy with this dining choice.