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South Beach Fish Market

3640 South Coast Highway, South Beach, OR - (541) 867-6800
A fish market and casual roadside cafe, South Beach specializes in fish and chips, from fried clams to halibut and salmon.
100% Approval Rating (8 votes)

Scorecard

4 - Overall: One of the Best - Worth a Trip
Overall: One of the Best - Worth a Trip
Fish and chips
Crab Cocktail
Halibut & Chips

Highlighted Reviews

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Michael Stern - Photos (5)
Roadfood.com Editor
"At this roadside eat-in-the-rough cafe and seafood market you can buy whole tunas (which the management will fillet for $4 each), bring your own fish to be smoked for $2.50 per pound, or order from an oceancentric menu of fried fare that ranges from clam strips to ..."   [Read More]
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Jim Scheppke - Photos (4)
February 08, 2008
"In 1994 a reporter for the Oregonian newspaper traveled the entire length of US-101 from Astoria to Brookings looking for the best fish and chips on the Oregon coast. He found it at the South Beach Fish Market, just south of Newport, and I agree. The secret is the ..."   [Read More]
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Jeff Bartlett
January 11, 2008
"I had heard about South Beach Fish Market and wanted to try it when we were in Newport. My wife and I were spending a weekend on the coast last summer, but we weren't expecting to be close to Newport and consequently didn't write down any details about the place. As ..."   [Read More]

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Map & Web Site

3640 South Coast Highway, South Beach, OR
(541) 867-6800

http://www.southbeachfishmarket.com/

Hours & Policies

Seasons:Open Year Round
Meals Served:Lunch
Operational Hours:Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:Yes
Alcohol Served:No
Outdoor Seating:Yes
Reservations Accepted:No
Delivery Available:No
Takeout Counters:Yes
Halibut is a gentle-flavored sort of fish, but it blossoms in South Beach's crisp-fried coat. The meat's moistness is enhanced by that golden crunch.
"Halibut is a gentle-flavored sort of fish, but it blossoms in South Beach's crisp-fried coat. The meat's moistness is enhanced by that golden crunch."
Michael Stern





The chips are nothing special, but the fish is so fresh-tasting, and has a nice garlic hit from the batter.
"The chips are nothing special, but the fish is so fresh-tasting, and has a nice garlic hit from the batter."
Terry Taylor


Smoked fish.
"Smoked fish."
Terry Taylor


There's 1/4 pound of crab in this baby!
"There's 1/4 pound of crab in this baby!"
Jim Scheppke


There are lots of choices, but I like the fresh tuna the best.
"There are lots of choices, but I like the fresh tuna the best."
Jim Scheppke


Dungeness crab needs no adornment whatsoever. This cocktail is a fine way to precede a fish-and-chips meal.
"Dungeness crab needs no adornment whatsoever. This cocktail is a fine way to precede a fish-and-chips meal."
Michael Stern


You know the crab is fresh when you walk by the pots on the way in.
"You know the crab is fresh when you walk by the pots on the way in."
Jim Scheppke


Place your order at the counter and watch them fry it up.
"Place your order at the counter and watch them fry it up."
Jim Scheppke


Located just south of the bridge on Highway 101 in Newport, Oregon.
"Located just south of the bridge on Highway 101 in Newport, Oregon."
Terry Taylor


The Captain's Platter is 2 oysters, 2 hunks of halibut, 2 scallops and 2 prawns.
"The Captain's Platter is 2 oysters, 2 hunks of halibut, 2 scallops and 2 prawns."
Michael Stern


Signs along the parking lot fence tell the variety of things available. Not listed: salmon jerky and 'salmon candy,' the latter moist, sweet, and smoky.
"Signs along the parking lot fence tell the variety of things available. Not listed: salmon jerky and 'salmon candy,' the latter moist, sweet, and smoky."
Michael Stern


South Beach boasts that its salmon burger, like the shrimp burger and crab burger, is made on premises. Maybe, but the salmon and chips is so much more salmony and rich, I would always pass on the burger to get the whole pieces of fish.
"South Beach boasts that its salmon burger, like the shrimp burger and crab burger, is made on premises. Maybe, but the salmon and chips is so much more salmony and rich, I would always pass on the burger to get the whole pieces of fish."
Michael Stern



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