Anthony's At The Old Mill

Anthony's is a great seafood spot to fill your tummy for a few bucks. Go with your patience. I will get the rough stuff out of the way first. We walked in and waited several minutes to be sat because the bartender/host was chatting with a table in the bar. After getting a table it took a very long time to get any service even though it was very slow. There was a loud vacuum being used in the upstairs exposed section. There was a large 20 top enjoying thier Christmas party in the dining room. OK on with the good. The service once we got it, was friendly and personalized. The bread and butter was a great starter for the quick lunch. We each had a Caesar Salad. While the greens were cut too large it was a tasty salad with the presence of the standard Caesar flavors. I enjoyed a cup of the creamy clam chowder and a blackened rockfish taco. The taco was fresh with some spice from the rockfish and refreshing pineapple salsa. Chips and salsa were a good addition. My wife had the special of two blackened halibut tacos that wee consumed quickly. After all this food, an iced tea and one beer the total was just under $70. So if you go in with your patience and a wad of cash expect it to be a great meal in an upscale setting with a great view of the river.

Two of my sisters visited a third sister in Oregon. Staci and Jeff took us to Anthony's and everyone loved it! We were seated at a table by the windows overlooking the river. Our waiter was attentive, but not intrusive. We shared a couple of appetizers - fried calamari and artichoke dip. Both were wonderful! I had the fried prongs with tempura batter. They were large and excellent. The ambiance was very good The fireplace was burning at the entrance, and the cobalt blue glasses on the tables were striking.

The food here was OK, salmon was dry and bland, garlic shrimp was overcooked, calamari was cut so small it was hard to eat as a finger food appetizer but the deserts were very good as well as the clay chowder and Cesar salad. Service was also very good. I have eaten here 3 times now, and I guess the lower quality food is why there are large gaps between my visits, long enough to forget.

My wife and I have eaten here several times on her trips to Bend. It is one of our favorite places on the water where we can sit and have either a beer or a craft cocktail enjoy the sun and the ongoings on the river. Lots of interesting things to see and a good little stop in if you're shopping. Would definitely recommend this place for the food and the atmosphere. And always have had a great experience with the wait staff.

Delicious before dinner drinks, followed by our meals, perfectly prepared. Many delicious shimmery, berry drinks. I had the shrimp salad with Bleu Cheese. My husband enjoyed the lingcod entree. Lindsay was our waitress. She was new but excellent. Answered questions, found answers, and has a great service personality! We ate on the patio, dog friendly.

Anthony's was a surprise and a wonderful place for lunch. The atmosphere was very nice and clean. Very spacious and did not feel cramped even when full. Service was kind and perfect timing every time! We had a beautiful view right out on the river and bridge. Finding good seafood is always hard. Anthony's instantly is my top 2, alongside Kylo's in Lincoln City. Everything tasted fresh and light, was not mushy, was not greasy, and had good portions.