Wow! It's been a long time since I've had such a great meal out. First, the staff was so welcoming and friendly. They do not take reservations, and I was a little nervous, as it was a Saturday during the holidays, but they got us right in. Then, a group of 16 came in, and we wondered if that was going to impact the service. Nope-they were on it! Our drinks were kept full, our orders taken promptly and our food delivered quickly and hot. I got the seafood salad-everything was delicious! 2 of our party got the fish & chips, one the Captain's Platter, and one the halibut sandwich. Everything was fresh & tasty! The restaurant was also comfortable. Often times we find restaurants to be chilly, but the temperature was perfect. The booth was comfy, and the atmosphere was nice but not stuffy. Mostly, though, what won us over so handily was the staff. Attentive and warm all around. We'd go back the next time we are in Manzanita.

Manzanita seems to have fewer restaurants operating in Winter. We had TWO birthdays to celebrate and were struggling to find a reservation - so decided to give Big Wave a try for the first time. Pleasantly surprised! The staff is friendly and welcoming, and the food was quite good. Lots of options on the menu. Didn't snap any photos, sorry.

Stopped here after an afternoon on the coast and, wow, what a great meal! My hub ordered the Captain's platter and I had crab cakes and a nice big house salad. They were super busy (Fri night) and loved how they hussled to get our meal out quickly, and servers helped each other. Appreciate the great experience!

We were on a little road trip on the Oregon coast and wanted to stop for some seafood! We stopped at big wave cafe! My husband got the catch of the day and I had the crab cakes. The cod sandwich was absolutely FRESH AND DELICIOUS! The fish was flaky and the bun very soft. The crab cakes were not my favorite. They had an extremely fishy flavor. I took one bite and couldn't finish them :( . While the crab cakes were not fresh the sever was great and took Them off the bill. I can appreciate great customer service and they had that. They have a private parking lot and plenty of seating for parties of all sizes. Beautiful Oregon coast vibe. I would come back just for the cod sandwich!

When you walk in the door, you are greeted by signs indicating all the local businesses where Big Wave sources their fish and other ingredients. It set a great tone for our lunch. The restaurant is on 101 and has ample parking, and while the interior isn't special, it has a mix of booths, large tables, and stools at the counter. The food and service were great during our visit. Our party ordered halibut sandwiches and the daily special which was a Ling Cod sandwich. The standard side are fries, but a couple of us upgraded to a side salad (enjoyed the marionberry vinaigrette) and chowder. Coffee is by local roaster, Sleepy Monk, and they had a nice selection of other drinks. This was a restaurant I've passed so many times as I make the turn to Manzanita, so I was happy to finally give them a new try. New ownership team this year and it was a place I would definitely return.

I've been a part time resident of the Oregon coast for years and it's been a while since I've eaten here. First off, my server was fabulous and so sweet! I had the Razor Clams, a cup of clam chowder and fries with broccolini. It was all very delicious and the razor clams were cooked nice and tender with well seasoned panko breading. The fries were crunchy and hot. I'm not a broccoli fan unless it's roasted and crispy, but that's just me. I highly recommend this place. Prices are reasonable and the food and service, well, they crushed it!

Overall, the food was really good. It was fresh and tasty. But it was the smallest portions I have ever seen. I paid $26 for a Caesar salad with salmon. Which isn't a bad price but the flavor was okay. If I am paying that much, I do expect a bit more. They only think it has, it tastes fresh. I had add salt, pepper and some lemon to help the little fish out. My little sister had the chicken sandwich and it was apparently the best chicken sandwich she ever had. The service was good. She was very attentive and gave us water pretty frequently. The ambiance is okay. Nothing crazy. So 4/5. It was okay in my opinion. Maybe I would get the chicken sandwich.

I have eaten clam chowder at almost every restaurant west of the good ol Mississippi River and this place had the best chowder!! So good I want to take a shower in the chowder! Glad we stopped!! Saw it along the highway as we drove by. Got Tsunami Burger and was so good I wished an actual Tsunami came in and hit the beach!

Found this place after waiting +20 minutes at the Bunkhouse Cafe to even put an order in. We were greeted by the friendly staff immediately and were seated quickly. Our food came out quickly and was quite tasty. The place was large and comfortable. Overall it was a great lunch experience. Thanks Big Wave!