Mo's Seafood & Chowder - Lincoln City
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A very popular place specifically known for their New England style (potato based, as opposed to Manhattan style tomato based) clam chowder (available in a fresh-baked bread bowl or several more conventional containers), with multiple locations along the northern and central Oregon coast and at Portland International Airport, this location in Lincoln City is the favorite of my wife, and apparently a lot of other folks. If you visit during normal meal time on a weekend or during spring break and much of the summer, expect to get in line OUTSIDE the building, and make new friends while you wait to be seated. They have good seafood including prawns, crab, halibut, and salmon served informally in dishes such as fish and chips or fish sandwich, or more sophisticated such as a full salmon steak dinner or shrimp Louie. They also have a few items for those not fond of eating from the ocean, including chili (also available on the bread bowl), burgers, and pasta. They serve a variety of bottled and draft brews and wine, spirits, and soft beverages. For kids, they have their "Little Mates"menu. Pricing is moderate, with a meal for two in the range of thirty dollars and nothing on the menu over eighteen bucks. The setting is very casual, with seating on wooden benches in a wide-open dining area and cargo nets hanging from the ceiling, great for a family meal, but suitable for a romantic weekend of you don't require quiet and privacy. The place can be quite noisy from both the hubbub of the staff in the open adjacent kitchen with others coming and going from there, and the lively chatter of the clientele, which may be part of the popularity. There is a wonderful view of Siletz Bay close at hand on the south, and at certain times of the year, one may see sea lions swimming in the bay or sunning themselves on the far shore. There is some view of the Pacific Ocean from the west end of the dining room. Sunsets are beautiful if it isn't cloudy, except in mid-summer when the sun sets farther to the north and is hidden by the nearby bluff, in which case a short walk along the bay out to the breakers eliminates that obstruction. Parking can be a challenge during popular times, but the city has various parking around the vicinity, and space is usually available if one is persistent in the search. In the event that you find nothing west of US-101, there is almost always parking at the city lot on SE Inlet Avenue behind the hardware store on the east side of US-101. There is also room at that location for trailers and recreational vehicles, which are pretty difficult to park nearer to Mo's. The walk from there to Mo's is less than half a mile and takes less than ten minutes each way. You can cross 101 with the traffic signal at 51st Street, eliminating the fun game of dodge-car.
Dayvid ArtmanDayvid Artman
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In my family, it has become a yearly tradition to eat at Mo's every time we visit the Oregon Coast. Today had been our first time visiting during the pandemic, and we unfortunately did have to wait. We came at a good time and only had to wait around 30 minutes, which wasn't ideal but understandable given the pandemic... and also the horrible customers inside. Not Mo's fault at all, but I feel the need to warn about a lot of inconsiderate people I encountered, including an irritatingly entitled lady complaining about the long wait and refusing to follow the proper process while giving my family funny looks as we came in after our wait. Anyway, once we were seated, we did receive excellent customer service from a waitress who did her best to keep checking in on us and deliver the food as quickly as possible. Mo's menu has shrunk a lot compared to last year (for example, they sadly no longer do pasta at the moment); however, what they did keep on the menu tastes fantastic and was sold at a very reasonable price. There's a reason Mo's is so popular, and it's that they specialize in quick and simple seafood that tastes fresh and juicy. Also, their clam chowder is a must-try. We intend to return next year, and I hope that Mo's is able to return to the way they were before the pandemic, although I do commend them for thriving through the unfortunate changes.
Angelyka CavaAngelyka Cava
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Mo's Restaurant in Lincoln City, on 51st street, is an experience; however, it doesn't live up to the original Mo's in Newport. We arrived around 1300 on a Monday and it was busy. Parking can be difficult due to there being a public beach access way at the end of the parkway; however, there is plenty to be had if you're willing to walk a little ways. There is a separate entry and exit; however, I was surprised at the number of people who entered through the exit. Just inside the entry is the gift shop which caused a lot of congestion and upheaval between those perusing the goods and those waiting to be seated. To my delight, we were seated quickly for a group of seven. We were able to order our food quickly and then things didn't really go terribly bad but didn't quite go well from here. The menu had fewer options than the original Mo's which really limited what my daughter with celiac disease could order. For example, the fish tacos here are only available in cod or halibut; however, they were out of halibut. The menu didn't have a salmon option at all, which was available at the original Mo's Restaurant. The fish and chips also had fewer options to choose from. When the food arrived, the corn tortillas weren't fried and the fish portions were smaller, a lot smaller than at the original Mo's Restaurant. The cod can be ordered in blackened or baked options. Choose the blackened, trust me. We ordered both and it was by far the better of the two options for fish tacos. Everything tasted delicious including the wonderful chowder. Our server was too busy to check up on us and nobody got their drinks refilled. I don't remember her name as I did with Madison from the Original Mo's. However, I'm willing to overlook this a little due to how busy the restaurant was. Overall it's very difficult not to compare this Mo's with the original Mo's in Newport which was an entirely more charming experience to dine at. The additional menu options, more attentive server, larger portion sizes, and the less congested entry way, give the original Mo's the win. Overall I would give Mo's Restaurant in Lincoln City on 51st Street 3 1/2 stars.
Tony CandelariaTony Candelaria
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You'd think with 4 different waitresses at the front, someone would be helpful and kind. We walked in to a couple large groups waiting to be seated, instead of asking them all to wait in the waiting area or off to the side they took up the majority of the very small entrance. Including their small children using the gift shop as their personal playground. We approached the waitresses, figuring we'd at least get our name in and maybe get seated since we were a party of two. I greeted the girls standing there, and was met with nothing but silence. I asked for a table for two. All they said was it will be a wait, it was pretty rude and bad hospitality. They didn't say anything more to us , so we figured maybe we just wait here? A line quickly formed behind us, we stepped aside and the next party tried to also get their name on the wait-list and were told they would be helped after we were, not that we were really being helped. Eventually we got seated, and then sat there and waited forever for drinks. Once we finally got our drinks I had to stop my mom from drinking hers as it had a piece of trash in her cup. I had to wave down the waitress, who couldn't seem to give us even a second of her time, and have her bring a new drink. After that had to wave her down again for straws. She hardly even looked at us when serving us. We ordered and got our food relatively quickly. I got a veggie burger with fries, I did think it was a little weird to not come with sauce on it but no big deal. I don't know if it was the brand, how it was cooked, or what but the burger patty was spongey, stringy, and inedible. I've never had an issue like this with a veggie patty. The fries were amazing at least. Overall, pretty disappointed with our experience. Next time we'll skip this Mos and head down to Newport instead.
Samuel AdamsSamuel Adams
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Let's be real about this; Mo's is the In-And-Out of seafood. There's a lot of hype, not a lot of delivery. In both places you have to wait in line forever. Downside with Mo's is that the line can extend outside where the wind can get pretty biting even in late summer. The menu is easy to follow, and the food comes out fast, so there are those pluses, but not much else. The clam chowder... Meh. It was fine, but really, nothing to make me go "wow". Maybe it had been rehydrated too many times, as we witnessed when watching the kitchen. Big pitcher of water and some stirring and that pot was ready to go. The house dressing and the tartar sauce both feel really heavy, like way more mayo than was needed. The fish and chips were fine, but where was the malt vinegar? With all the deep fried options it should have been right there. The clam strips may as well have been clam flavored deep fried bread. It was more 80% bread, 20% clam. But hey, try it once. I've lived here my whole life and waited until my 40's to try it, so at least I can say I've had it now. Loved the box wine in the kitchen BTW.
D. Lewis ChampieD. Lewis Champie
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Ordered online for pickup. It said pickup would be ready at 5:46 and it wasn't given to us until 5:54 - and it was COLD! (We ate right away in the parking lot, just didn't go inside to dine in as we had our dog with us). On top of that the lady tries to give me a much smaller order. I told her that's not my order and she gave me attitude. I showed her my online confirmation with my order and she still tried to argue with me that the tiny bag was mine. Didn't even give us silverware or crackers and we ordered pasta and chowder. The chicken alfredo had barely any chicken and was flavorless. By far the worst Mo's I've ever been to. Who wants to spend $50 on COLD, tasteless food and staff with bad attitudes? You're better off at another location. This location also only responds to the positive reviews, clearly doesn't care about improvement for those who have bad experiences. I've had a great experience at the cannon beach location but would never return here or recommend it.
Nicolle MakarenkoNicolle Makarenko
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Nearby Attractions Of Mo's Seafood & Chowder - Lincoln City
Taft Waterfront Park - Public Beach Access
Lincoln City Glass Center
Lincoln City Beach Access
Best Western Plus Landmark Inn
Looking Glass Inn
Siletz Bay Beachfront Hotel by OYO Lincoln City
Siletz Bay Park
Ocean Terrace Condominiums
Kenny's IGA Food Market
Anchor Inn Resort

Taft Waterfront Park - Public Beach Access
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Lincoln City Glass Center
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Lincoln City Beach Access
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Best Western Plus Landmark Inn
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Nearby Restaurants Of Mo's Seafood & Chowder - Lincoln City
HWY 101 Burger
Otis Cafe
Pelican Brewing – Siletz Bay
Snug Harbor Bar and Grill
Shucker's Oyster Bar
Rusty Truck Brewing Co
Pacific Grind Cafe
The Pines Dine
Melo's Taqueria
Tastebuds Bistro

HWY 101 Burger
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Otis Cafe
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Pelican Brewing – Siletz Bay
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Snug Harbor Bar and Grill
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Address
860 Southwest 51st Street, Lincoln City, OR 97367
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(541) 996-2535
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ilovemoschowder.com
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4.2
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Local chain serving seafood, burgers & pasta, plus cocktails, in a casual setting.
attractions: Taft Waterfront Park - Public Beach Access, Lincoln City Glass Center, Lincoln City Beach Access, Best Western Plus Landmark Inn, Looking Glass Inn, Siletz Bay Beachfront Hotel by OYO Lincoln City, Siletz Bay Park, Ocean Terrace Condominiums, Kenny's IGA Food Market, Anchor Inn Resort, restaurants: HWY 101 Burger, Otis Cafe, Pelican Brewing – Siletz Bay, Snug Harbor Bar and Grill, Shucker's Oyster Bar, Rusty Truck Brewing Co, Pacific Grind Cafe, The Pines Dine, Melo's Taqueria, Tastebuds Bistro
