“Growing up in a fishing family, we ate a lot of fish - but never deep fried! So, when I opened the restaurant, I wanted to keep the Fish & Chips simple - egg washed, breaded and grilled, like my mom used to make it (she would coat with bread crumbs, ground up Ritz crackers or even corn flakes!). Chefs Bruce Jackson and Charlie Branford decided buttermilk and panko were essential in this recipe and our Grilled Fish & Chips was born.”

-Local Ocean Seafoods founder, Laura Anderson

This Asian-inspired dish is the vegetarian version of our blackcod hoisin, and highlights grilled portobello over a bed of asparagus, green beans, mushrooms, onions, orange, red bell pepper, and yakisoba noodles, married together in a flavorful teriyaki dressing.

Turn up the heat with our popular Tempeh & Spicy Noodle Salad. Showcasing seared tempeh kebabs atop a medley of vegetables and yakisoba noodles, cooked together in our signature sesame chili dressing. 

Fish tacos are a mainstay of coastal restaurants. This vegetarian version substitutes tempeh for the fish. We pair them with mango pico de gallo, as it adds a sweet zip to the dish, making them very craveable.

Fish tacos are a mainstay of coastal restaurants. We love to pair local lingcod or rockfish with mango pico de gallo, as it adds a sweet zip that complements the fish without overshadowing it.

“When Chef Enrique first proposed this salmon dish almost 15 years ago, I have to admit I was a little skeptical. The combination of flavors sounded so exotic to me; I couldn’t imagine what they would taste like together. Then I tasted it and WOW! I love that the flavors enhance the fish and don’t overwhelm it. Making this dish requires a little bit of time and attention - but the result is so worth it.”
-Local Ocean Founder, Laura Anderson

This sandwich celebrates Oregon’s special fisheries, featuring Dungeness crabmeat and pink shrimp, served in the style of a lobster roll, with chopped celery, onions, bell peppers, and topped with zingy Huichol hot sauce, all served on a toasted hoagie. It has quickly become a favorite among Local Ocean regulars. The fact that it all comes together quickly and easily makes it perfect for a quick mid-week meal.

We strive for zero waste at Local Ocean, and our tuna kabobs help achieve this goal by allowing us to utilize small - but perfectly tasty - pieces of trim. However, unlike at the restaurant, we’ve provided you with the prime cut of the Albacore, the loin. This dish incorporates two of our housemade sauces - the fish is marinated in teriyaki and the veggies are sautéed in our sesame chili sauce.

Pan-fried oysters offer a delicious seafood experience, featuring a crispy exterior and tender interior. This recipe highlights the oysters' natural flavors and is suitable as an appetizer or main dish. Easy to prepare, pan-fried oysters enhance any meal with their rich taste and satisfying texture, showcasing local ingredients and classic techniques.

Bite into buttery black cod with roasted cauliflower, acorn squash, pepitas, and red onion. Served over baby kale dressed in our white balsamic vinaigrette. 

Chef Enrique's special Christmas dinner DockBox centers around a cedar plank baked coho salmon with a citrus and wild rice salad, roasted winter vegetables, and a trio of housemade special sauces including chimichurri, guajillo, and hazelnut cream.

Local Ocean's classic Dungeness Crab Cakes and tartar sauce.