MO'S RESTAURANTS

07/14/08

Holy MO-ly. Don't go here....

by ninkabink

Mo's Annex is most assuredly the red-headed-stepchild of the Mo's conglomerate on the Oregon Coast.

I cannot justify a 30 minute wait for watery clam chowder (containing NO clams), nasty-soggy garlic bread, lukewarm beer, fishy tuna salad, and horridly mushy fish tacos. I was confused as to why this spot has a better location than the original "Mo's" across the street (which also had a very long line outside the door, don't ask me why). The interior at Mo's Annex was cramped, hot and smelly, with no shortage of screaming toddlers splashing in their soup and saltines. Not the soul-soothing "Mom and Pop" joint all the local papers make it out to be.

The only benefit of the doubt I can offer is perhaps the original Mo's location has a different menu offering, better and faster service, cleaner facilities and improved execution overall.

• Pros: Good location - IF they took advantage of it.
• Cons: Everything else

09/17/07

Used to be good, but is going downhill fast

by xantippe

We used to love Mo's for its famous clam chowder--we took almost all of our out-of-town company there, in fact--but lately, it just seems to be sliding downhill. The service is getting really, really bad (during our most recent visit, it took thirty minutes to place an order and another thirty to be served, our drinks were never refilled and it was almost impossible to get the check). Even worse, the clam chowder no longer has any flavor, and the same can be said, alas, for everything else we've tried. And it doesn't matter which Mo's we've gone to, they all are equally lacking. What a shame.

• Pros: great locations
• Cons: bad service, mediocre food