Our Story, Team & Purveyors
The Sea Glass Story
Sea glass begins as something ordinary, shaped and softened over time by waves, sand and stone until it becomes something worth discovering. That felt like the right name for a restaurant overlooking Agate Beach—a place where the Oregon Coast is always part of the experience.
For decades, this dining room has welcomed travelers and Newport neighbors to that view. It has carried several names over the years, but its most memorable feature has never changed: the remarkable stretch of coastline just outside its windows.
Today, Sea Glass Bistro & Lounge pairs that setting with welcoming service and a kitchen inspired by the people and ingredients of our region. We serve breakfast and dinner with an approach that is thoughtful without being fussy—comfortable enough for an easy meal and special enough for a celebration.
Our Chefs
Executive Chef Bob and Chef Stephanie have worked together for more than a decade, bringing a longstanding culinary partnership to Sea Glass and the Agate Beach Inn banquet kitchen. Chef Bob is a Certified Executive Chef through the American Culinary Federation. Together, they lead a team focused on scratch cooking, consistency, and making thoughtful use of ingredients from Newport and throughout Oregon.
Our Team
Our chefs are committed not only to the food they serve, but also to developing the people who bring the Sea Glass experience to life. In our kitchen, a structured Levels Program gives each team member a clear path for advancement. Employees are placed at the level that reflects their current skills—beginning with Level 1 prep and Level 2 salad, then progressing through additional stations as they grow. Each step brings greater responsibility and increased pay.
Training extends to the front-of-house team, where employees build their knowledge of our menus, service standards, and the local and regional ingredients behind our food. Chef Bob and Chef Stephanie foster a supportive, collaborative environment where team members learn from one another, refine their skills, and grow in their roles.
Newell Seafoods
Mark and Lisa Newell have been part of Newport's commercial fishing community since 1975. Aboard their 47-foot vessel, Silver Quest, they follow the seasons—crabbing during winter and spring, fishing for halibut and cod through summer, and pursuing salmon and albacore into fall. Their work connects the Sea Glass kitchen directly to Newport's working waterfront.
Oregon Oyster Farms
Oregon Oyster Farms has been growing and harvesting oysters from Yaquina Bay since 1907. Located here in Newport, the farm gives our kitchen a direct connection to one of the area's longest-standing producers and helps us bring a genuine taste of the Oregon Coast to the table.
The restaurant during its Newport Hilton years.
From Casey's to Sea Glass
The names and menus have changed, but this dining room has been part of Newport's dining scene since the 1980s. It began as Casey's Bar & Grill at the Agate Beach Hilton and later became Rookies Sports Lounge and Starfish Grill.
Following the hotel's purchase in 2017, the restaurant was renovated and reintroduced as Sea Glass Bistro & Lounge. Across each chapter, guests and Newport locals have gathered here for meals, celebrations, and the view over Agate Beach.