The Wayfarer Restaurant and Lounge

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   Shawn

   Vancouver

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   After seating, we were forgotten at our table for ~10 minutes. When we were discovered, we indicated to our waiter we were looking forward to a relaxing, unrushed experience with a couple rounds of cocktails before dinner, then wine with our meals (it was an anniversary meal). After placing our order (and having to poll the waiter to tell us about the features and specials), we placed our order. Shockingly, our appetizer arrived at the same moment as our cocktails (roughly 5 minutes), and even more galling, our mains arrived less than 2 minutes after that - we hadn't even touched our first course before the entree arrived. Management was understanding and offered some concessions, and we requested dessert to go; that request was also ignored, and dessert was served at the table. As for the food and beverage program, the cocktails are comical (think unintentional Trader Vic's, but completely anachronisticly); the food was well intentioned but *very* overcooked and underseasoned (halibut was cooked beyond dry and dense). The missus and I ordered the same main, with the two serving sizes being radically different portions. As for price, I appreciate paying a premium for (supposed) "upscale" in a resort town, but $50 risotto (and poorly prepared at that) makes you raise an eyebrow (or at least expect it's serviceable). Will not return. Addendum: during my last visit over a year ago, Wayfarer was serving local sturgeon, which is an endangered species in Oregon, protected from harvesting, and prohibited from commercial fisheries. That alone is inexcusable and worthy of avoiding patronizing this place.
   

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   Rebecca

   VIP

   Portland

   17 reviews

   4.0

   17 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Service was fantastic. Dinner was okay - the halibut was overcooked, but everything else was fine. Breakfast is always great and love the dining room and aesthetic.
   

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   Jim

   Portland

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on January 28, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Food prices were out of line for taste, quality and quantity. Definitely not on our return list.
   

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   Karen

   Portland

   5 reviews

   4.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on January 27, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Cocktails were not the best. Services were slow. Food in general was good but not great especially for the cost
   

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   tim

   Portland

   42 reviews

   5.0

   42 reviews

   Dined on January 22, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Finally they named the crab bake the crab bake! Start with a crab cocktail, finish with the crab bake and you’ll be a happy camper. Oh, and the drink cocktails are excellent as well.
   

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   Christopher

   Kansas City

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on January 20, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food and service were great as always. Glad we got a reservation. They were very busy, even though it is the offseason.
   

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   Gary

   Seattle

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on January 20, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great service from Eric. Recommendations were spot on
   

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   Anna

   Portland

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 10, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   First the staff was awesome. As a vegan couple we enjoyed a delicious dinner with a wonderful view. Will definitely be coming back!
   

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   Sage

   Calgary

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 1, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 2

   News years eve dinner , would never recommend. I was eating alone so I sat at the bar . The bartender was great , she was the only thing that made the experience good . The food was sub par . They need to clean or do a reno badly . Paying prices like that they need to step it up . It claims to have a view but that is limited. Half the restaurant maybe . The wait staff need to also get cleaner foot attire , dirty runners aren’t acceptable . This was a terrible choice for what Cannon Beach says it’s in the top 6 places to eat. I feel bad about writing a review as it’s not something I’ve ever done but this was a major disappointment . Bartender was great !
   

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    Kristin

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    This place unfortunately looses most of it’s appeal after the sun sets. Also, the risotto was bland and had obviously been sitting for a while before served. However, our server was more than willing to go out of his way to provide wine pairings and meal suggestions. We felt very taken care of.
    

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