Squatchsami Outpost

Perched overlooking Siletz Bay in Lincoln City, Squatchsami Outpost brings a playful, chef driven approach to Oregon Coast comfort food while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainably sourced local seafood.

Originally launched as the beloved Squatchsami food truck, the business has evolved into a permanent counter service café and gathering space where guests can enjoy scratch made coastal favorites. Founded by husband and wife team Ken and Debbie Martin, Squatchsami combines decades of hospitality experience with a passion for Oregon seafood, local sourcing, and family friendly dining.

Ken Martin, a classically trained chef with more than 25 years of culinary experience, previously served as executive chef at both Salishan Lodge and the Inn at Spanish Head. Together, Ken and Debbie created Squatchsami to offer elevated but approachable coastal comfort food rooted in Oregon ingredients and fishing communities.

The menu focuses on fresh, scratch made dishes featuring sustainably sourced seafood from Oregon waters, much of it purchased directly from Chelsea Rose Seafoods, a fisher family owned seafood business operating aboard a boat in Newport’s harbor. Rather than relying on imported cod commonly used in fish and chips, Squatchsami proudly highlights Oregon lingcod and other locally harvested species. As Ken jokingly says, “Please never mention the three-letter word c*d,” emphasizing the restaurant’s dedication to showcasing the quality and flavor of Oregon caught fish instead of imported alternatives.

Squatchsami’s commitment to local seafood sourcing, scratch cooking, and warm hospitality earned them recognition as “Best of the Beach” and helped establish the Outpost as a popular stop for both locals and visitors exploring the Central Oregon Coast.