# Clearwater Restaurant

> Waterfront seafood restaurant on Newport, Oregon's historic bayfront, perched directly above Port Dock 1 with front-row views of California sea lions and Yaquina Bay.

## Canonical facts

- Name: Clearwater Restaurant
- Address: 325 SW Bay Blvd, Newport, OR 97365, United States
- Phone: +1 (541) 272-5550
- Catering: Lissy Clifford — lissy@clearwaterrestaurant.com — +1 (541) 272-1608
- Hours: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM, daily
- Cuisine: Seafood, American, Pacific Northwest, Coastal American
- Price range: $$$
- Reservations: Strongly recommended
- Accessibility: Stairs to the dining room; the building is not wheelchair accessible.

## Key URLs

- Home: https://www.clearwaterrestaurant.com/
- Menu: https://www.clearwaterrestaurant.com/menu
- Events & Catering: https://www.clearwaterrestaurant.com/events-catering
- Live Sea Lion Cam: https://www.clearwaterrestaurant.com/live-cam
- Gallery: https://www.clearwaterrestaurant.com/gallery
- Waterfront Dining Guide: https://www.clearwaterrestaurant.com/best-waterfront-dining-newport-oregon
- Special Occasion Dinner: https://www.clearwaterrestaurant.com/special-occasion-dinner-newport-oregon
- Sea Lions & Bayfront Guide: https://www.clearwaterrestaurant.com/newport-sea-lions-bayfront-dining-guide
- Why Clearwater: https://www.clearwaterrestaurant.com/why-clearwater
- Reservations (Toast): https://tables.toasttab.com/restaurants/67aefee2-a88b-47d3-ae80-4a9bb33c386a/findTime
- Online Ordering (Toast): https://order.toasttab.com/online/clearwaterrestaurant
- Gift Cards (Toast): https://order.toasttab.com/egiftcards/clearwaterrestaurant
- Gift Card Balance: https://www.toasttab.com/clearwaterrestaurant/findcard

## Social

- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClearwaterRestaurant
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clearwaterrestaurant
- Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/clearwater-restaurant-newport
- Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/1t4uVvU17fEwUz4L8

## Listed on

- Tripadvisor: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g51992-d10464703-Reviews-Clearwater_Restaurant-Newport_Oregon.html
- Google Business Profile: https://share.google/zF3vqxlgR5ZPTUWjR
- Apple Maps: https://maps.apple/p/m89WjZ9ppUkDbB
- Travel Oregon: https://traveloregon.com/things-to-do/eat-drink/restaurants/clearwater-restaurant/
- Oregon Coast Visitors Association: https://visittheoregoncoast.com/cities/newport/dine/clearwater-restaurant/

## Signature dishes

- Whole Dungeness Crab
- House-made Clam Chowder
- Halibut Fish & Chips
- Crab Melt on brioche
- Pan-seared Pacific Salmon
- Seared Scallops with pesto risotto

## What we offer

- Waterfront lunch and dinner with sea lion views
- Group dining for birthdays, anniversaries, and rehearsal dinners
- Off-site catering throughout Newport and the Oregon Coast
- Private dining experiences with curated multi-course menus
- Handcrafted cocktails and a Pacific Northwest wine list

## About

Clearwater sits directly above Port Dock 1 on Newport's Historic Bayfront, where California sea lions haul out year-round. The restaurant focuses on fresh, locally sourced Pacific Northwest seafood, coastal American cooking, and warm hospitality. Recognized by Tripadvisor with the Travelers' Choice 2025 award and featured by Travel Oregon and the Oregon Coast Visitors Association.

## Recognition

- Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice 2025
- Featured restaurant on Travel Oregon (traveloregon.com)
- Featured restaurant on the Oregon Coast Visitors Association (visittheoregoncoast.com)

## Events & catering capacity

- Group Dining at Clearwater: parties up to ~20 guests, tableside, in our main dining room
- Private Dining: semi-private gatherings up to ~40 guests with curated multi-course menus
- Off-Site Catering: full-service catering throughout Newport and the Oregon Coast (no fixed cap; scoped to event)
- Catering inquiries: Lissy Clifford — lissy@clearwaterrestaurant.com — +1 (541) 272-1608