Rising Star Cafe

Air wonderful small dining room with a very personal feel, the food here was not only excellent in it’s preparation, but also in its ingredients selection and overall portion size.
Chef Ron was kind enough to accommodate a vegan plate for Ali and my turn I was perfectly finished with an impeccable beure blanc.
A new favorite when visiting the coast… Do not pass this place without dining here at least once; no regrets to be had.

It’s hard to find good food on the coast, even harder if you’re a vegetarian like my girlfriend. Rising Star has quickly become our favorite place to eat on the coast. The food is consistently awesome and on par with good restaurants you’d find in Portland. Service is exceptional as well, always super nice and accommodating.
They have a cute outdoor patio surrounded by lots of flowers and even hop vines. Inside is small but cozy. Looks like a small cottage they turned into a restaurant. Parking is easily available.
We’ve tried several things on their menu but I think our favorite is anything on the brunch menu. The Rising Star red potatoes are amazing! When they say omelet with fresh vegetables they are seriously understating it. There have got to be close to a dozen different vegetables that they put into our breakfast and they were delicious.
For dessert try the Rising Star Bar, it’s a sort of chocolate chip cookie/​brownie with a dollop of ice cream and ginger whipped cream (I know right?) So crazy good!

Credit cards are not accepted here. Yes, seriously, at a restaurant, and not a cheap one at that. My guess is they have some axe to grind with «big bank». Pass the fees on to customers, we are more than happy to pay a bit extra. Don’t patronize me. Anyway, the food isn’t worth the inconvenience and having your whole dinner tainted by the feeling there’s something you’re doing wrong. It’s probably a product of the same poor philosophy. Overflavored, overcooked, better than average, but not great.

Cute place for a lunch stop. On the smaller side — and it could be hard to sit parties larger than 6. Outside seating give a good view of the garden area. Very quaint if you are on a date for 2.
We ordered the pasta and it was well executed. Also ordered was the Thai Red Curry Rice Noodles. I added chicken and would have liked to seen more chicken on the plate.
Children — I did take my 3 children here (ages 4, 8,10). My kids are very accustomed to fine dinning. Our experience with the kids was just okay. I would not take my children here if they are restless or picky. There is no offering of a child’s menu. When we asked about items for the kids — The response was «we only offer what is listed on the menu».
My other feedback is that this is a cash or check only establishment. I just have a hard time going to a finer restaurant and then having to walk down the street (to a tacky bar) to use the one ATM in the town for cash. Overall just made me feel like I was an inconvenience.

Really great, fresh, well prepared cuisine made from local ingredients. I very much enjoyed the meal we ate here with friends. It’s a tiny space, crowded together, so maybe not great for huge groups. Service was fast and friendly. Would definitely come back when we’re in the area!

My family and I stopped here on our vacation (from the L.A. area). I had a fish sandwich, which was very good, and my parents had a pork sandwich that they said was one of the best sandwiches they’ve ever had! The salad had blueberries and watermelon in it, which was a little bit odd for me, but my dad is more of a salad person and he loved that particular combination. The potatoes are great, but they’re pretty stingy with the ketchup, so if you want more than a teaspoon, make sure to be clear on that. The only downside to this place is that it’s very pricey, even for lunch, and they only take cash or check, no cards. The scenery is wonderful, though, and it’s worth it to eat outside on a nice day.

On Thursday evenings, starting at five, they have $ 10.00 pasta. You get to choose your style, linguine, fettuccine etc. and the sauce of your choice. I have tried the Bolognese and the puttanesca. Both excellent.
Service is fast and efficient. There is an excellent beer and wine list.
Warning, they don’t take reservations on Pasta Thursdays and get there early, as this is a very popular event.
The restaurant is a charming cottage on a side street with plenty of parking.

I am simply amazed at the negative reviews that include having children. Myself and my three children dined tonight. Ages 13,9, and 2. From the very beginning our experience was more than expected. We did not have reservations and we able to get right in on a Wednesday night at 7 pm. The server and the owner were more than happy to accompany us. After we were seated everything just continued to get better. Service was OUTSTANDING, food was AMAZING, and desert well it was INCREDIBLE! My children had a fabulous experience as well. My personal feeling is that if your children do not have appropriate restaurant manners and are a disruption you should leave them home. This is a very small place and having that as a disruption could upset other diners. I believe that could possibly be why some reviews with negativity have been written.
Thank you Rising Star for a truly enjoyable dinner date with my children. We will definitely be back again!

If you like the finer things, regionally sourced and beautifully presented, then don’t judge a book by its cover and eat here. We ordered the Lamborgini and Salmon sandwiches. Both were phenomenal. The service was also impeccable. Going back tomorrow for brunch.

Small unpretentious place with fabulous food… Best steak with wonderful sides, delectable tuna, excellent vegan options. Service was friendly but a bit too eager… plates whisked away before we’d all finished. Tasty and reasonable draft beer, delicious lime pie.
Truly a gem of a place!

There are a lot of restaurants in the Tri-​City area of Manzanita, Wheeler, & Nehalem. But, only ONE is consistent, friendly, and personable.
Ron and Pepi the owners of Rising Star create amazing meals made fresh with local ingredients from the Northwest!
There isn’t one bad thing on the menu!
Their Pasta Nights for 10.00 are simple affordable and satisfying.
Don’t discount or forget about them for breakfast! They are ONLY open on Sundays for brunch starting at 10:00A But the food is amazing see pics. We had the Eggs Benedict!
Its also not as busy as places like Wanda’s and Big Wave because its a little more secluded.
They use locally roasted coffee too from Thundermuck Roasters out of Astoria.
This coffee is the real deal.
Next time you are in the area stop for lunch, dinner, or brunch and you will not be disappointed.
Reservations are highly recommended though as it is small.

We dined at Rising Star last year and had an incredible experience. The food was spectacular as was the service. They were accommodating of our little baby who was fussy that evening.
We looked forward to returning this year. Our dinner again was absolutely fantastic. Our waiter was gracious and awesome. Unfortunately the female owner was apparently not in a good mood tonight. And instead of staying away from her customers, she came over to us and was rude and snippy several times. Her interactions with us were completely unnecessary and only damaged our experience. Yes, our now-​toddler is energetic. And we are hands-​on parents and were doing our best to be respectful of the other guests as well as our server. Her unkindness and rude attitude placed a scar on what we had so enjoyed and intended to be part of our yearly tradition.
Would have been 5 stars had she stayed behind the counter and let our server continue doing his amazing job.

Wow. We stated in cannon beach and got the recommendation from a shop owner in Manzanita to go to the place the locals go to. Had the cioppono which was off the hook and the tuna. Fish is tough to cook but overall give it 4.5 stars because the sides were amazing. Had the apple crisp for dessert which was to die for – we didn’t know whether to eat it or smear it all over our bodies. A ginger whip cream??? What??? So good. Loved the owner too!

Stellar lunch + beer. Food is northwest delicious, ambience is cosy, the co-​owner/​waitress friendly. Recommend.

Simply outstanding… a true hidden diamond in Wheeler. If this was in downtown PDX or Seattle the line would be around the corner. Best ive tasted since dining at Marcus Samuelson’s (sp) Aquavit on Manhattan about 15 years ago. The Cioppono is fantastic and if the waiter tries to get you to order a larger portion — DO IT! The really amazing part was the marrionberry bread pudding with ginger whipped cream and mint leaves… an amazing and precise combination of flavors, contrasting temps and textures and if I livec closer Id visit every day to the detriment of my already stressed waistline…

Kind and accommodating wait staff welcome you to this cozy, best kept secret sitdown. With Portland-​calibur cuisine, you will be amazed at the quality and variety of the breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu. Stop in any time of day to be blown away by this top-​notch hideaway.

I enjoyed my stew, forgot the name, and thought the mashed potatoes went very well with it. My husband on the other hand found his pasta good but nothing special. For that money you can get much better quality food in Cannon Beach.

Ok, how does a place like this exist in Wheeler Oregon. Absolutely perfect for what it is. Very, very small so if you plan to visit during a busy time best you make reservations and I am sure the Portland foodies pack this place. Our first visit came late on a cold, dark, rainy night in November and we were the only people there. Perfect.
Also CASH only so bring the dirty dollars, trust me cash only works here and I support the decision. Get over your ApplePay and plastic microchip protected card addiction. No worries about getting hacked here.
Great simple one page menu, pasta seems to be the main attraction but there is other stuff but not the deep fired beach food you may be looking for, this is quality. Probably not the full bar option you may be seeking but they do have some alcohol aside form wine and beer. We’d recommend wine and a meal, not sure if they have a corkage fee.
Overall we love this place and will support them on our visits and referrals here on the left north coast.

Rising Star Café receives four stars in my book, just because they are not a high end off the charts restaurant. On the other hand, Rising Star has top notch service, very yummy food that is definitely worth the trip. Not only that, they are willing to accommodate requests in addition to respecting those with food allergies (one person in our party). A very good restaurant meeting various tastes. Cioppino was stellar, pasta was very yummy, salads were a good starter, and the desserts (made on site by the owner) were just right. We sat on the patio on an August evening and it was very pleasant.
I find it amazing tourists are willing to wait in long lines in Manzanita rather than dive the very short distance to Wheeler to have a fun, relaxing dinner at a solid price without the crowds and lines. Give it a try.
Word of advice — this restaurant, like all the businesses on the coast, work on «beach time.» Enjoy the slower pace — that’s what most of us come to the beach for anyway!

I must add to my original review and state that this place has become my very favorite restaurant on the Oregon Coast now. It even gives Portland’s culinary scene a run for its money. I eat here often and have never had a bad meal. Never. Consistently wonderful food and exceptional service.
Hubby and I ate there a week ago and had the most amazing chicken dish with fresh local vegetables that was worth every bite. Yesterday I had the halibut eggs Benedict, once again, perfect. One of the things I truly love about this place is the plating. It is the attention to details that show that a place cares.
Two thumbs up, WAY up. Do yourself a favor and eat here. Now. (If they are open)