Alsea Bay Crab - Waldport

During our trip to the Central Coast, one thing we wanted to do was go Crabbing. After to talking to a couple places that rent out boats and gear, we decided it was too early in the season for us to catch our own.Alsea Bay was the only place that had fresh crab to buy. We stopped the gentelman who I believe is the owner before he had even opened. He was more than willing to set us up with 8.5 lbs of fresh crab at $13/lb. He even put the crab on ice in a box for us after boiling it, and threw in the house brown butter.I imagine their sandwiches and other plates are delicious, and prices looked very reasonable. Would definitely recommend.

The smoked tuna sandwich is hands down BANANA'S good!!! He threw in a small side of potato salad and coleslaw both delicious. Everything was scratch made. Absolutely a must try if your down at the port of alsea! Can't wait to go back and try more of the menu!!! We came right at opening and the only thing he was out of was crab but he was expecting it in FRESH CAUGHT any minute, he definitely cares about quality.

Nothing beats food made with heart and soul. And that’s exactly what you get at Alsea bay crab company.Troy is passionate about everything that he makes. From the homemade chili using his mothers recipe to everything he smokes on sight such as sausages and tuna. Obviously the amazingly fresh crab when in season is the show stopper. You can get it done a half a dozen ways; crabcakes, crab melt, whole crab steamed with butter.Jessica was the friendly face at the window that greeted us and enthusiastically walked us through the menu giving recommendations which of course prompted us to try everything. She was so delightful and friendly that you felt like you’d known her your whole life. Can’t wait to go back!

We had the crab cakes and rice. It was the best crab cakes we have had in a long time. The price was great. If you put that meal on a plate you could serve it in a restaurant for well over $20. It was very busy when we were there and probably thanks to prior patrons it was a bit messy. Not the owners fault, but don’t want to mislead anyone. However, if you want a spotless place to eat you could take it home.

This is the real dream seafood! Fabulous Albacore. Go where the middle locals go!