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The historied 1929 building. - The Pacific Way, Gearhart, OR

The Pacific Way

4.9
4.9
192 Reviews
$50 and over
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
  • Neighbourhood 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
  • Area
    Gearhart
  • Cross Street
    A short turn off the 101, we are located on Pacific Way at Cottage Ave.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace

Menu

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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

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Portland / Oregon

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Pacific Way in Gearhart is a charming gem, praised for its "fantastic food" and "knowledgeable staff." Guests rave about the creative, "vegetable-forward" dishes and exceptional wine pairings. The welcoming atmosphere and attentive service, including personalized visits from the chef and owner, make for a memorable dining experience.

192 Reviews

  1. winston

    Seattle

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 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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  2. dana

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 November 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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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 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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  4. Laura

    London

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 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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  5. Cookie

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 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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  6. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 6 October 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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  7. Sara

    Portland

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 5 October 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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  8. Mark

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 30 September 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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  9. Lori

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 27 September 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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  10. Sean

    Seattle

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 21 September 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.

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2 people
19:00
Google Map for The Pacific Way

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.
  • Area
    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
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace
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