13 Coastal Washington Restaurants With Stunning Views (And Even Better Menus)

In coastal Washington, the scenery is already doing most of the work — rugged cliffs, crashing waves, and sunsets that make you forget to check your phone.
But some restaurants along this breathtaking stretch don’t just lean on the view.
They match it with menus that are just as memorable, serving up everything from ultra-fresh seafood to creative comfort food.
These spots let you feast your eyes and your appetite at the same time, proving that in Washington, a meal can be an unforgettable experience from start to finish.
1. The Salt Hotel & Pub (Ilwaco)

Perched at the edge of Ilwaco’s working harbor, The Salt Hotel & Pub gives you front-row seats to fishing boats coming and going with the day’s catch.
The rustic-chic interior features reclaimed wood and vintage nautical elements that perfectly complement the harbor views.
Their fish and chips—made with whatever was hauled in that morning—might be the best on the coast. Pair it with one of their rotating local craft beers while watching seals play between the docked boats.
2. Waterline Pub (Long Beach Peninsula)

Floating on the water isn’t just a figure of speech at Waterline Pub—this unique eatery literally sits on pilings over the water in the Port of Peninsula.
Waves gently lap beneath you as you dine, creating a mesmerizing soundtrack to your meal.
Seafood dominates the menu, naturally, but their blackened salmon sliders have developed a cult following among locals.
Come during high tide when the water rises dramatically beneath the dining room, creating an immersive oceanic experience unlike anywhere else on the coast.
3. The Depot Restaurant (Seaview / Long Beach Peninsula)

History and haute cuisine collide at The Depot, housed in a lovingly restored 1900s train station.
Original timber beams frame panoramic windows that showcase lush coastal wetlands stretching toward the distant Pacific.
Chef Michael’s crab cakes—a secret family recipe passed down three generations—consistently win local food competitions.
The station’s former ticket counter now serves as a beautiful bar where mixologists craft cocktails using foraged beach herbs and locally distilled spirits.
4. Drop Anchor Seafood & Grill (Long Beach)

Nautical charm overflows at Drop Anchor, where fishing nets hang from rafters and weathered buoys decorate walls.
Floor-to-ceiling windows frame a spectacular view of dunes and breaking waves just across the street.
Their signature seafood boil arrives dramatically in a steaming pot filled with Dungeness crab, prawns, clams, and corn.
The owners, retired fishermen who decided cooking was more fun than catching, roam the dining room sharing tales of the sea while ensuring your beer never runs empty.
5. Ocean Crest Resort Restaurant (Ocean Shores)

Dramatically perched on a forested cliff, Ocean Crest’s dining room seems to float above the Pacific.
Floor-to-ceiling windows create the illusion of dining on a ship’s bow as waves crash against rocks 100 feet below.
Their mushroom soup, made with foraged chanterelles from the surrounding coastal forest, has been featured in Gourmet magazine.
What truly sets Ocean Crest apart is their wine cellar, which houses one of Washington’s most extensive collections of Pacific Northwest vintages—perfect pairings for watching winter storms roll in.
6. MyCovio’s (Ocean Park)

Humble from the outside, MyCovio’s reveals its magic once you step onto their back deck suspended over sand dunes.
The panoramic vista stretches from grassy dunes to breaking waves, with nothing but nature between you and the horizon.
Family-owned for three generations, their Italian-meets-seafood menu features handmade pasta tossed with locally caught Dungeness crab.
Sunset transforms the space as twinkling string lights activate and the sky performs its nightly color show—arrive early to secure a coveted railing table.
7. Castaways Seafood Grille (Long Beach)

Hidden at the end of a winding boardwalk through dune grass, Castaways emerges like a mirage.
The glass-enclosed dining room provides 180-degree views of the Peninsula’s famous 28-mile beach, with nothing obstructing your sunset view.
Their razor clam chowder—using clams dug that morning from beaches you can see from your table—comes served in a sourdough bread bowl.
The chef’s grandmother still makes each bread bowl by hand at 83 years old, arriving before dawn to maintain the sourdough starter she’s kept alive since 1972.
8. 42nd Street Café (Seaview)

Victorian charm meets coastal casual at this converted 1890s beach cottage.
The wraparound porch, now enclosed with windows, puts diners eye-level with swaying shore pines and offers glimpses of the ocean through the trees.
Breakfast reigns supreme here—their marionberry pancakes topped with local honey have been featured on three different Food Network shows.
What began as a simple coffee shop has evolved into a culinary landmark where waiting an hour for a table is considered normal, especially during their famous weekend brunch.
9. The Cove Restaurant (Long Beach)

Modernist architecture defines The Cove, where a cantilevered dining room appears to hover above the shoreline.
Three walls of glass create a sensation of dining inside a lighthouse, with unobstructed views stretching from Cape Disappointment to the Oregon coast.
Their seafood tower—a dramatic three-tiered display of oysters, crab, prawns and sashimi—arrives with dry ice fog cascading down the sides.
The bar specializes in craft cocktails featuring beach-foraged ingredients like sea beans and spruce tips that connect your glass directly to the landscape you’re admiring.
10. Dylan’s Cottage Bakery (Long Beach)

Sweet aromas greet you before you even enter this charming converted lighthouse keeper’s cottage.
The tiny café portion features just six tables, each positioned perfectly beneath windows framing the historic Long Beach boardwalk and dunes beyond.
Their signature marionberry-lavender scones use lavender grown in the cottage garden you can see from your table.
Owner Dylan, who learned baking from his grandmother, still rises at 3 AM daily to start the ovens, creating pastries that have developed a following so devoted that summer lines often stretch down the block.
11. Patty’s Fish Tacos (Long Beach)

Beachfront casual reaches new heights at Patty’s colorful converted Airstream trailer permanently parked at the edge of the dunes.
Wooden decking surrounds the trailer, offering alfresco dining with unobstructed views straight to the surf line.
The fish tacos—featuring whatever was caught that morning—come wrapped in handmade blue corn tortillas with mango-habanero salsa.
Patty herself, a former marine biologist who found her calling in cooking, can tell you exactly which boat brought in your meal and the sustainable fishing practices they use.
12. The Lost Roo (Long Beach)

Australian outback meets Pacific Northwest at this unique eatery set on a bluff overlooking Willapa Bay.
The multi-level outdoor deck winds through towering evergreens, creating intimate dining nooks with different perspectives of the bay’s ever-changing tidal patterns.
Their signature dish—Dungeness crab mac and cheese with a hint of Australian bush spices—perfectly represents their fusion approach.
During summer evenings, kangaroo-themed fire pits keep the deck cozy as the sun sets dramatically over the bay, often accompanied by live acoustic music from local musicians.
13. Ray’s Boathouse (Seattle, Shilshole Bay waterfront)

Seattle’s legendary waterfront institution has been dazzling diners since 1973 with front-row seats to Olympic Mountain sunsets over Puget Sound.
The recently renovated dining room features a 30-foot wall of glass that puts you practically in the water, with passing ferries and sailboats gliding by just yards away.
Their Alaskan halibut, prepared with seasonal Northwest ingredients, consistently ranks among Seattle’s best seafood dishes.
Ray’s pioneered sustainable seafood practices in the region decades before it became trendy, maintaining close relationships with small-boat fishermen who deliver directly to their private dock.