The Schooner

great place....great food. If you are in the area this is the place to go. do not pass up this place. The best oysters and burgers I have ever had

We went for the oysters and we loved them. They are huge. Actually huge doesn't even describe them, ginormous.  We loved them. We were able to sit outside under the covering. Even though it wasn't exactly warm, it was sunny and nice and we were not alone sitting outside. Like everyone else said, the service is not the best. We knew that ahead and I am glad we did. They also have amazing chowder. i would go back for the oysters and the chowder.

We spent the weekend in Netarts during the Oceanside Fly-in (an annual paragliding event), and decided to break away from the group for one dinner. We chose the Schooner because it was mentioned in the binder of helpful info in our rental beach house.

Upon arrival, the setting and view looked nice, so we thought it was promising. There's a good sized patio with plenty of seating and fireplace, though it was still a bit chilly at dusk in April so we went inside. The dining room was full, which we took as another good sign, and went to the bar instead.

Beverages: IPA and Bloody Mary
Drink orders were taken promptly but delivery was on the slow side. The Bloody Mary was spicy enough.

Appetizers: Steamers and chowder
The bowls went passed us and were delivered to a different couple. The waitress then realized her mistake, took the food to her station, checked the computer for a few minutes and then brought the plates to us. The chowder was fine. The steamers were flavorful, and came with three thin slices of plain cold baguette.

Dinner entrees: Surf and Turf, Seared scallops
Steak, grilled prawns and seared scallops were all too well done and lacking in flavor. The roasted red potatoes were salty and tasted warmed over. The vegetables on that evening were broccolini, which normally would be lovely, but sadly also overcooked and burnt in spots. We each took exactly two bites from our plates and gave up.

Service:
The two waitpersons on duty were nice though perhaps a bit absent-minded. The bigger issue, IMO, is in the kitchen. After I spoke to one waitperson about our entrees, she went to check with the cook, and came back to offer our plates at half price instead.

Since the Schooner is a small town establishment, it didn't really matter to us whether a discount was offered. We paid the bill, left her a tip, and will simply not return or recommend the place.