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El Tapatio Authentic Mexican Restaurant & Cantina wner Juan Rivas is proud of being part of this familyrun restaurant that was started by his Uncle, Efren Guitron, who opened El Tapatio in 1985. His uncle now has restaurants in Oregon, Washington, Idaho and California. Juan took over the Astoria restaurant in 2006 and has since opened La Cabaña in Vernonia where you can enjoy the same food and family atmosphere the Astoria restaurant is known for. With seven children keeping them busy—the youngest now three—the Rivas’ take joy in creating a family-fun restaurant. The kid-style margaritas come in colorful glasses, sprinkles, and occasionally a gummy worm. Mango, strawberry, peach, raspberry and classic lime are so appealing some adults may want to join in on the fun and order one. The children’s menu is printed on the backs of books with kidfriendly food that includes enchiladas, burritos, tacos and miniquesadillas. El Tapatio understands kids are kids, so in addition to their popular Mexican-style dishes they also offer American classics: Grilled cheese sandwich and chicken nuggets.
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PUBLISHER Jerry W. Liphardt
Business Manager Wayne Fulmer
EDItOR Una Boyle
451 Avenue U Seaside Oregon 97138 Phone: 503.470.0091 Jerry@FoodandFunPromo.com
WRITERS Una Boyle Cyndi Mudge Lori McKean Art DirectOR Michelle Roth
Work herein copyright ©2013 by Coast Food, all rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the written permission from the Publisher. All material and design is the property of Coast Food LLC.
Cover photo by Don Frank
For the adults, El Tapatio has a menu of familiar dishes – tacos, burritos, tostadas, enchiladas that offer a great value for the meals. They also have some fun surprises on the menu including a Mexican Pizza and Diablo Wings along with some great meals featuring seafood that reflect their coastal location. And of course, adult versions of margaritas are available from their Cantina! CM
El Tapatio 229 W. Marine Drive, Suite A, Astoria, OR 503-325-1248 eltapatioastoria.com
6 Long Beach Peninsula 15 Astoria 24 Seaside 36 Cannon Beach 42 Manzanita 44 Wheeler
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[pure northwest] Pickled Fish Restaurant + Bar ith arguably the best view of any restaurant on the north coast, located atop the Adrift Hotel in Long Beach, overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Discovery Trail and Boardwalk is Pickled Fish. Many of the hotel guests describe the restaurant as something you might find in the trendier neighborhoods of Portland or Seattle, with its modern industrial decor. Pickled Fish offers fresh creative seafood and northwest dishes along with craft cocktails, Fort George beers on tap, and a great local wine selection. Vegetarian and gluten free options are available and much of the menu’s ingredients are locally sourced and/or organic. Menu items range from our popular elk sliders or northwest kale salad to our sautéed wild salmon or pacific cod poppers.
Most Thursday through Sunday nights you can catch live music in restaurant’s adjoining event space, which also overlooks the pacific. Some of the northwests most talented musicians are now playing the venue. Check out our live music calendar on the adrifthotel.com website.
Pickled Fish Restaurant + Bar Located inside the Adrift Hotel + Spa Open 7 days from 3pm-11pm(ish); Sunday Brunch 9am-2pm; Happy Hour - 3pm-5pm & 9pm-11pm daily 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, WA 360.642.2344 pickledfishrestaurant.com
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Fresh, Flavorful
Distinctive The Depot Restaurant
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killful use of ingredients to create culinary magic is a specialty of Michael Lalewicz, resident Chef and co-owner, with his wife Nancy Gorshe, of the Depot Restaurant in Seaview. Imaginative dishes, such as Peruvian Mango Scallops, add new taste sensations to familiar dishes. Chef Michael Lalewicz’s cooking roots germinate from suburban Detroit where his youth was filled with sights, tastes and scents of Polish, German, Jewish, Greek and Italian ethnic foods.The Midwest farmers taught Michael much about wild game recipes. Grandmothers who emigrated from the Deep South taught Michael Southern and soul food recipes. His formal cooking life started in his neighborThe more sophisticated Clam Bucatini starts with Bucatini hood pizzeria. pasta imported from Italy. The hole in the middle of this special pasta allows it to absorb flavors better so that the The Depot pairs its dishes with wines and works with Small wine and clam juices are more completely savored. And Vineyards distributors to bring the perfect, unique finds the fresh Catch-of-the-Day is always prepared with care and from small Italian estate wineries. Wine tastings on the restaurant’s deck are a popular feature during the summer served with seasonal vegetables and starches. months. When Michael turns his creative talents to meat dishes, he likes to prepare cutting edge dishes, such as the Wild Boar Sausage Sliders and Confit of Pork Belly which is pan-seared and finished with Caramelized Granny Smith Apples and Sweet Onions in a Maple Glaze. Those who crave a well-imagined entrée can also enjoy Fig Glazed Bacon-Wrapped Quail.The Quail are stuffed with Wild Boar Sausage and finished with Marsala Fig Glaze on Cranberry Hazelnut Wild Rice Pilaf. Lalewicz is particularly fond of Willapa Bay seafood and incorporates local clams and oysters in seasonal recipes. In a nod to the Depot’s history as a stationhouse for the Clamshell Railroad which ran on the Peninsula until 1930, Michael’s Clamshell Railroad Clams Chowder brims with whole Willapa Bay clams and chopped ocean Razor Clams.
To appeal to more traditional appetites, the restaurant also offers lamb chops with a distinctive middle Eastern flair and a 7-oz. chargrilled Filet Mignon topped with Chimichurri Sauce, a traditional Argentinian herb preparation. Menus change seasonally so Michael and family can take full advantage of the freshest ingredients available. UB
The Depot Restaurant 1208 38th Place, Seaview, WA 360.642.7880 DepotRestaurantDining.com
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Fresh Seafood Options Castaway’s Seafood Grille reaming of a vacation? Like to kick back and watch tourists stroll by? Looking for an escape from the ordinary? Want to eat local fresh seafood? You are welcome to do all that and escape the ordinary at Castaways Seafood Grille, in the heart of downtown Long Beach. Stepping through the door, one is greeted with the beach vacation at its best.The environment is casual, colorful and fun.Whether you want to sit by a picture window and watch the street scene, reserve the Mermaid Room for your group, follow a sporting event on television during Happy Hour or simply want to eat great food, Castaways is waiting for you. With its cheery décor, Castaways’ prides itself on providing all the essential items a seafood grille should be known for. In addition to winning praise from Seattle Post Intelligencer for ‘Best Clam Chowder on the Strip,’ Castaways’ chefs turn out Oyster Stew rich in fresh, local Willapa Bay oysters, prawn and seafood combos, calamari and more, as well as offering up a variety of land-lover menu options. Monday through Friday. the full-service bar has a new 3-6 PM Happy Hour menu with $1.99-$3.99 appetizers and $1-off drinks for you to enjoy while keeping an eye on the street.Then, in three steps, move over to the restaurant with its bright décor and the whole family can order from both the regular and the extensive kids menu. If you’re on the north end of the Long Beach Peninsula in Ocean Park, be sure to stop in to Luigi’s Italian Grille & Oyster Bar and check out the ocean view from the lounge – another restaurant owned by Chris Summerer and Russell Maize. UB
Castaway’s Seafood Grille 208 Pacific Ave S, Long Beach, WA 360.642.4745 CastawaysSeafoodGrille.com
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Laurie Anderson
Winner of the
Shelburne Restaurant & Pub avid Campiche, co-owner of the historic Shelburne Inn, Restaurant & Pub with wife and partner, Laurie Anderson, along with their talented kitchen staff, repeats the Restaurant’s motto, “Fresh and Close to Home.” It isn’t just a nice turn of phrase for the Innkeepers. Sustainability is the reason they get up early mornings during the Fall and forage for mushrooms, and the reason Laurie bakes many of the Restaurant’s breads and desserts, using her tried and true recipes and local fruit and berries. It’s the reason for the seasonal seafood dishes on the menu, which showcase the bounty of wild salmon, fresh-caught halibut, oysters from Willapa Bay, and many other delicacies from forest and local waters.
David’s award-winning wine cellar, which holds 250-plus bottles, offers the opportunity for diners to enjoy regional and international wines with their meals, to experience an adventure into the sublime. David & Laurie nurture a goal “to bring people back to the simple pleasures, to offer a respite from the fast-track.” The Shelburne’s talented staff of chefs offers a classical approach to cuisine. Those philosophies are reflected in the furnishings in the quiet 117-year-old inn, as well as in the graceful dishes which color the menu.The surrounding gardens include herbs and vegetables used in preparations as well as some heritage plants. Guests who have enjoyed the night in one of the Inn’s lovely, comfortable
2012 - 2013 rooms, get a head start on the day with David’s famous ‘Innkeeper’s Breakfast.’ Here the Innkeeper’s love of the local bounty is expressed in sumptuous smoked salmon omelettes, frittatas and other dishes enhanced with homegrown herbs and wild mushrooms, watercress and wild celery from nearby streams.The Shelburne has offered friendliness and fine cuisine since its inception in 1896 and plans to continue the tradition.“We offer the most heartfelt of tidings,” adds David Shelburne Inn, Restaurant & Pub 4415 Pacific Way, Seaview, WA 360.642.4150 theshelburnerestaurant.com
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The Locals’ Favorite Lunch House and Public Golf Year Round The Cove Restaurant Peninsula Golf Course njoy the local’s favorite lunch house when you’re in Long Beach. Golf on the friendliest course on the coast. Enjoy lunch in a great atmosphere with friendly people that are glad you’re here. • Reubens • Burgers • California Clubs • Great Salads • Home Made Soups • Specialty Beers on Tap. Open for dinner Friday and Saturday nights from 5:30-8:30 pm all summer long. If you’re an accomplished golfer, you’ll find challenge! If you’re a beginner, you’ll have fun! If you’re a life long hacker, this is your course! Everyone is welcome here, even your dog!! • Power Carts • Club Rentals • Pro Shop • Lessons • Tournament Packages • Catering • Events Make a day of it. Open year round!
The Cove Restaurant and Peninsula Golf Course 9604 Pacific Way, Long Beach, WA peninsulagolfcourse.com 360.642.2828
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Charlie Fish Company is a small Seafood Eatery and Market located in Long Beach, Washington. With the initial help of a consulting chef, our menu was designed to provide the freshest local fish and shellfish made daily, in a fun and friendly atmosphere catering to Families. Through the local family crabbers, shellfish growers, and fishermen our market presents the best of what the Pacific Northwest waters provide. Please come and visit us and experience our “Spirit of Aloha� in all we do!
Aloha Charlie Fish Company 107 3rd Street, Long Beach, WA 360.642.2980 Open daily at 11am AlohaCharlieFishCompany.com
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Festivals spotlight delectable
food scene on Washington’s Long Beach Peninsula
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ith a wealth of food resources, the Long Beach Peninsula is known for its remarkable food scene, shared with food lovers at restaurants, markets, farms and festivals throughout the year. Melding two great joys of summer – listening to live music and eating outdoors – are Blues and Seafood (Aug. 16 and 17) and Jazz & Oysters (Aug. 18). Blues and Seafood brings top regional blues bands, fresh seafood, micro brews, fine Northwest wine and barbequed Willapa Bay oysters to the Ilwaco waterfront. Jazz & Oysters transforms Wilson Field in Ocean Park into a veritable outdoor jazz club with a stellar line up of performers. Complementing the music are tasty offerings of Willapa Bay oysters, sausages, desserts and beverages. Lawn chairs, picnic blankets and dancing are welcome! October on the Long Beach Peninsula finds farmers flooding their cranberry bogs, floating berries and crating them off to market while foragers are busy gathering king boletus, golden chanterelles, matsutakes and other wild mushrooms for area chefs. Two fall food festivals – the Cranberrian Fair (Oct. 12 and 13) and the Wild Mushroom Celebration (Oct. 1 through Nov. 15) – showcase autumn’s bounty.
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The Cranberrian Fair, a Peninsula tradition, marks the annual harvest of well-established, family-owned cranberry bogs.The Fair invites visitors to watch harvesting while enjoying live music and food at the Cranberry Museum in Long Beach and attend cranberry related activities at Ilwaco’s Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum. A $5 souvenir Cranberrian button grants admission to both museums, as well as shuttle transport on the Cranberry Trolley between the two locations. Spanning six weeks, the Wild Mushroom Celebration showcases foraged fungi and the creativity of Peninsula chefs as they bring delectable local mushrooms to the plate. Among the special events are wine or beer and wild mushroom prix fixe dinners, cooking classes, daily specials, packages, and more. And for those who love those pungent cloves, the Northwest Garlic Festival brings garlic and more to Ocean Park in mid June each year. Beyond the festivals, food savvy visitors also seek out the Peninsula’s seasonal farmers markets, farm stands, seafood markets and u-pick farms.
Located on the southwestern-most coast of Washington State, the Long Beach Peninsula is notable for restaurants, which share a devotion to the region’s untold natural ingredients. Acres upon acres of cranberry bogs and twenty varieties of edible mushrooms thrive under its ideal coastal conditions of moist sea air, fertile sandy soil and protective evergreens. Surrounded on three sides by ocean, river and bay, the Peninsula has an abundance of fresh-caught fish and seafood readily available, giving diners an unmatched opportunity to Dine at the Source.
Long Beach Peninsula Visitors Bureau 3914 Pacific Way, Seaview, WA 800.451.2542 funbeach.com Willapa Bay Oysters
Long Beach Peninsula Visitors Bureau 3914 Pacific Way Seaview, WA 800.451.2542 funbeach.com
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A Local Treasure The Lightship Restaurant & Columbia Bar
ocated in Long Beach, Washington for more than twenty years is The Lightship Restaurant and Columbia Bar. A local treasure and popular tourist destination these past two decades,The restaurant moved 24 blocks north, and now has successfully operated for a year. CoastFood sat down with owner/operator Karl Hintz to find out what the future holds for the Lightship. CF: Congratulations - you have a year behind you. How has it been? KH: It truly feels like we haven’t missed a beat! Our friends on the peninsula have been very supportive, and we enjoyed a busy, exciting year so we are excited to create a new history here. People are happy to find our same staff, the same menu, even familiar furnishings when they visit us. In fact, our slogan has become “everything you love about The Lightship is the same, except the view out the window.”
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CF: What are your menu plans for the summer? KH: The most requested item for us has always been crab, so we have added it to our menu across the board. We now offer Crab Eggs Benedict, Crabcake Ceasar salad, a Crabcake dinner entree, and Salmon Oscar, to name a few. Overall though, the menu is very well received. It’s a very large menu but every item seems to be somebody’s favorite, so we don’t change it very much. The new location also includes a private banquet/ meeting room that can easily accommodate up to 60 guests. Visit us soon
Lightship Restaurant & Columbia Bar 300 North 14th Street Long Beach, WA 360.642.3252 LongBeachLightship.com
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Photos: Michelle Roth
For the Love of
Chowder
and the Zen of Bacon Charlie’s Chowder & Coffee House his year a new menu and a Tiki Bar have added to the eclectic and quirky retro restaurant. In fact, The Retro is one of the items on their salad menu featuring a wedge of iceburg lettuce topped with bacon bits, hard-boiled eggs and mixed vegetables. The classics never lose their appeal and Charlie continues offering a great updated selection of salads and sandwiches. Breakfast is now available. There are seven variations of omelets and burritos along with a selection of breakfast sandwiches and hearty meals.
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Regular fans don’t need to panic. While the menu is new he’s kept the favorites including Astoria’s Own Chowder, which has been touted by Sunset Magazine as “The Best Chowder in town” because it is “Full of clams.” The seafood selection is what Charlie is most proud of. He is the only restaurant in town that flies fish from Hawaii. Fresh fish. Caught off the boat, shipped the same day and on Charlie’s grill the next. It is here you’ll get Mahi Mahi—his concession to fish and chips breaded with pan-
ko then fried. Ahi, Yellowfin, Ono, Marlin, and on occasion shark when available. Local steamer clams, mussels and Washington oysters are also featured. The Tiki Bar is a fun throwback to another era complete with iconic Tiki décor and featuring tropical drinks along with other libations. CM
Charlie’s Chowder & Coffee House 1335 Marine Drive Astoria, OR 503.325.2368
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Astoria Coffeehouse & Bistro fter bringing home the People’s Choice Award at the 2012 Iron Chef Goes Coastal Competition, Astoria Coffeehouse & Bistro has now become more than just Astoria’s “Number One Coffeehouse.”
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Come morning you will find a European style coffeehouse serving up superior Caffe Vita coffee drinks,an outstanding selection of house-made pastries, and a full breakfast menu with all of your griddle favorites and traditional dishes such as Eggs Benedict, Smoked Salmon Hash, Chicken Fried Steak, or try one of the gourmet omelets. Chef Sean Whittaker has spent the past 25 years traveling the world, chasing the sun and snow between Hawaii and Alaska. He later worked as a Sushi Chef in Utah, before arriving to the North Coast Scene. His travels from around the globe, combined with his passion for local ingredients, inspire his menus. At lunch the fusion inspired menu includes local favorites like the Fish Tacos with chipotle tomatillo salsa and coconut -ginger purple rice; a Vietnamese Bahn Mai sandwich or the not to be missed Chili Relleno Burger.The Bistro offers classics like the house made meatloaf sandwich, macaroni and cheese and a variety of gourmet salads. In the evening the focus turns to more serious Bistro dining. Chef Sean brings dishes from his travels like the Pork Mole with Chorizo Polenta,The Peruvian potato and vegetable stew with quinoa, and Caribbean Style Jerk Chicken with black eyed pea, plantain and jicama salad. His regional dishes include a Seafood Cioppino with fresh locally harvested seafood or Roasted Lamb with Red Curry and Butternut Squash Ravioli. Each Monday night The Bistro offers “Sushi and Martini Night”. Offering everything from classic sashimi, nigiri, and maki rolls to creative specialty rolls like the “Boss Hog” filled with soft shelled crab, pepper bacon, and cream cheese, the “Red Dragon” or the tempura fried “TNT”roll.The menu also includes Asian inspired appetizers such as Tuna Poke and traditional Chinese dumplings “Sui Mai”. For the land lover the full dinner menu is available as well. Don’t forget to order a frosty hand shaken martini, old fashioned cocktail, or sip premium sake, and sit back and enjoy.
Astoria Coffeehouse & Bistro 243 11th Street, Astoria OR 503.325.1787 AstoriaCoffeeHouse.com
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British Pub & Restaurant The Ship Inn
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t’s a great time to enjoy eating outdoors. The Ship Inn offers a colorful and cozy outdoor patio for people who want to take advantage of the rare and enticing coastal sun. The full menu is available on the patio, as well as service from the lounge. Fresh fish dishes and British pub meals are all made from scratch at the restaurant. “Everything we serve is fresh and local,” Jill Stokeld explains. The menu includes what customers have hailed as the best fish ‘n chips and clam chowder around. The kitchen uses only wild caught fish filleted onsite. The Ship Inn’s owner, Jill Stokeld, was raised as an English farm girl in Cornwall, England, and her late husband, Fenton, came from Yorkshire; so it’s no surprise that their restaurant features British specialties. “My husband started the restaurant and, after he passed away eight years ago, I’ve carried on,” said Jill. She is the original owner since 1974. Ship Inn is best known for its traditional British fare. The menu also includes steak and kidney pie, shepherd’s pie, bangers (sausages) and mash, along with a nice assortment of salads, sandwiches and soups
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made from scratch. Even the pies come from a local baker, so everything is homemade. A special 3 to 6 PM Happy Hour takes place Sunday through Thursday. Along with discounted well drinks and draft beer, Happy Hour specials include small orders of their tasty squid and oysters served with French fries. The Happy Hour menu also includes their
popular mushrooms as well as cheese bread, oyster shooters and chowder. At only $3.95, this is by far the best meal deal in town. CM
The Ship Inn No. 1 on 2nd Street, Astoria, OR 503.325.0033 ShipInn-Astoria.com Open 7 days
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Silver Salmon Grille
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he key to great seafood is knowing where to get it fresh. Silver Salmon Grille owner, Jeff Martin, takes pride in cultivating great relationships with a few local fishermen who sell directly to him from their boats. It just doesn’t get fresher than that. “We also have private razor clam diggers,” added Jeff. “We only serve razor clams in season.” When you see them on the menu, you know they are freshly cleaned and prepared right at the Silver Salmon Grille. Silver Salmon marinates its razors overnight in buttermilk and takes care to tenderize the digger end. The result is melt-in-your-mouth razors, making this among the favorites for clam lovers. Silver Salmon also has an excellent reputation for their steamer clams and oysters – which they cook both on the half shell or pan fried; and their Oyster Stew is an all-time favorite with their customers. “Our pan-fried seafood uses lightly seasoned flour and is served with caramelized onions and remoulade,” notes Jeff. Keeping seafood simple allows the fresh flavor to shine through. Their rising star, however, is smoked salmon. “We smoke our salmon in-house,” explains Jeff. “We prefer lightly smoked salmon, as it preserves more of the unique salmon flavor and keeps the meat moist and tender.” Prior to serving, the smoked salmon is warmed in the oven in a pool of brine, also made onsite. Other seafood specialties on the menu include Halibut, bay shrimp and, of course, Dungeness Crab. They also serve popular seafood choices which are not local, including Ahi Tuna, Black Tiger Prawns and Calamari. “Look for our specials,” adds Jeff. “Our specials highlight what is fresh and in season.” CM
Silver Salmon Grille 1105 Commercial Street, Astoria, OR 503.338.6640 SilverSalmonGrille.com
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Then & Novv... Good Food & Fun erving up the classic food from days-gone-by when diners were the next best thing to a home-cooked meal. Hot turkey sandwiches, meat loaf, and BLT’s are among the familiar diner specials you’ll re-discover here. During the weekends, this is the only place for truly late-night breakfast and entertainment in Astoria. The ‘Midnight Diner’ opens at, you guessed it, 12 AM on Fridays and Saturdays. Breakfast is served all day on the weekends, and until 11 AM on weekdays.
unch specials include meat loaf, fish sandwiches, tacos, soups and more. Lunch is available ‘til 5 PM on weekdays. Dinner, featuring nightly specials, is served until 8:30 PM. These are one of Astoria’s classic venues that have been dishing up home-cooked meals since 1938.
Labor Temple Diner & Bar 934 Duane Street, Astoria, OR 503.325.0801 LaborTemple.com
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The Coast’s Oldest
Watering Hole Portway Tavern est time to visit the Portway Tavern, of course, is anytime. But if you’re feeling an urge to have Prime Rib, then Friday Night is Prime Time! The Portway serves up a hearty Prime Rib dinner with baked potato and salad for only $16.75.“The Prime Rib is aged and cooked to perfection,” explains Christina Warner who, along with her husband David, owns the Portway. They have their own special recipe and the Prime Rib is slow cooked. If you’re feeling lucky, stop by on Saturday when you can enjoy a Prime Rib sandwich—but only if there’s any remaining from Friday.The sandwiches are so good that it’s worth taking a risk and stopping in to see what’s being served. But no worries. If they aren’t offering Prime Rib sandwiches on Saturday, there is plenty else to order. Portway Tavern has earned fans from all over the world with their hand -pressed, never frozen, charbroiled burgers and beerbattered fish ‘n chips. “Tuesday is our Burger and Beer Special,” adds Christina; and they serve Elaine’s homemade soups daily. The Portway Tavern was first established in 1929 and owners David and Christina Warner are taking pride in maintaining the “oldest watering hole” in the oldest US Settlement west of the Rockies. 2011 is Astoria’s bicentennial year, so visiting the Portway is an excellent way to help celebrate the 200th anniversary in an appropriately historical tavern where people have been gathering for over eighty years. CM
Portway Tavern 422 W. Marine, Astoria, OR 503.325.2651 Portway-Astoria.com
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Sausage + Beer = the Perfect Pairing
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Fort George Brewery + Public House here is nothing more quintessential than the pairing of sausage and beer. It simply feels right. This is especially true with a pub setting. So what can top this? Specialty crafted beers with hand crafted sausages. It is this pairing that encouraged Dana MacAuley to bring his sausage making skills to Fort George Brewery as their Kitchen Manager. “Beer and sausages just seemed to go well together in a pub setting,” explained Dana. “I also wanted to offer something that wasn’t being elsewhere served in town.” Dana has been with Fort George for over six years and his sausages have been part of the menu since the beginning. He started making sausages as a hobby experimenting with 5lb batches while perfecting his sausage-making skills. Today, his craftsmanship can be enjoyed regularly at Fort George Brewery. There are three sausages served regularly at Fort George: Hot Italian, Sweet Italian and Garlic. “The garlic has a lot of garlic and basil – so very flavorful,” added Dana. Every few days Dana also offers a rotating sausage specialty giving regulars a variety while also providing Dana a creative outlet for experimenting with flavors, textures and styles. “I’ve made Boudin Blanc sausages – using a custard base that really gives this sausage style a creamy texture.” He also works with seasoned, cured and smoked sausages that are a little more complex to make. All sausages are made in small 15 lb batches to keep the product fresh. The popularity of the sausages has kept Dana and the staff busy. “Last season we were making 200 pounds of sausage a week – all in 15 lb. batches.”
After seasoning cubed meats they are put through the grinder with ice to control the temperature of the fat and to add moisture. “We use all natural casings that come to us cured in salt,” added Dana. The salt is washed away before stuffing. “We have a 12lb stuffer that we use, then twist into the sausages served.” Fort George Brewery offers a sausage sampler plate for those that want to taste the full range of offerings. The sampler plate always includes the sausage of the day and mustard for dipping. There are two simple tips when pairing beer with sausage. Mild flavored sausages – like Bratwurst and the boudin blancs – are best paired with less hoppy beers. Nut Red Ale is great with the milder sausages. “You don’t want a beer flavor to overpower the sausage,” added Dana. Spicier sausages can handle the robust hoppy beers. Perhaps even demand it! So Vortex lovers will find the heartier sausages a great companion to their beer of choice. On occasion, Dana has offered a seafood sausage. “It’s the one sausage that would go well with our Quick Wit.” While Fort George beer can now be found in many local pubs and stores throughout the Northwest, the sausages are a specialty of the flagship Fort George Brewery in Astoria. The brewery is still very much a community pub where locals gather daily and where visitors from out of town feel right at home. CM
Fort George Brewery + Public House 1483 Duane Street, Astoria, OR 503.325.7468 fortgeorgebrewery.com
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Seaside Celebrating 17 Years
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Close Enough To The Beach You Can Taste It! Sam’s Seaside Café
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hen Karen and Eric Nelson opened Sam’s Seaside Café in July 1996, they named the restaurant after their son, Sam, who was then just two years old. Feeling a bit left out, their second son Luke suggested that they name the lounge after him – and Luke’s Lizard Lounge was born. Sam’s oozes Seaside retro-chic, with mustard yellow walls, cozy booths, wicker chairs and Casa Blanca style ceiling fans. Luke’s Lizard Lounge is a classic bar where friends and visitors gather to sample specialty drinks and enjoy Happy Hour. Sam’s motto is “Close enough to the beach to bring it with you,” and it’s true. The famous Seaside Prom is just steps away. The food is classic. Hand-cut French fries are some of the best around. Potato chips are also made in house. Housemade soups include thick creamy clam chowder, spicy chili topped with cheese and onions, and a freshly made soup of the day. Charbroiled burgers, including a garlic lover’s burger smothered in crushed garlic, and the Big Joe Burgers are thick and juicy. A variety of hot and cold “sam-wiches” include a Pulled Pork sandwich with housemade barbecue sauce and the “Mac Daddy” made with roast turkey and melted cheese. Sam’s Seaside Café serves their full menu every day from 10am to closing. Happy Hour runs from 4 to 6pm. LM
Sam’s Seaside Café 104 Broadway, Seaside, OR 503.717.1725
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The Irish Pub at McKeown’s
Late Night Happy Hour
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Home of The Original Irish Coffee Featuring Irish Pub Fare, some favorites include:
Something For
EVERY ONE !
Jamison Whiskey Wings Irish Nachos Crispy Irish Potato Skins Guiness Bangers and Mash
The First Irish Coffee Sipped in the USA: Bushmills Irish Whiskey with 2 lumps of sugar. Thundermuck coffee from the Columbia River Roaster and topped with a pouring of our fresh whipped cream over the top... THE BEST!! This recipe was made famous at the Buena Vista Cafe in San Francisco in 1952. Float the cream and sip the coffee thru it for the proper enjoyment.
Including a live crab tank where you pick your own. Happy Hour 3pm-6pm Daily, and 9pm to close! Entrance located next to McKeown’s on Broadway
The Irish Pub at McKeown’s McKeown’s Restaurant 724 Broadway, Seaside, OR 503.738.5232 MckeownsRestaurant.com
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Donuts Beer Dundee’s Bar & Grill onuts, beer, and vegetarian burgers - what do they have in common? All three can be found at Dundee’s Bar and Grill.While this may seem unusual, this eclectic offering is part of their growing success. Dundee’s has three restaurants which are seamlessly connected: A donut shop; family style restaurant; and a bar. The restaurant menu features everything from sub sandwiches to a variety of burgers including beef, chicken, seafood, and yes, vegetarian. “Dundee’s is known for its great pizza, too,” says General Manager Michael Thomas. Other favorites served here include seafood meals, chicken and steaks. For those with a sweet tooth or needing an early-morning pick-me-up, Dundee’s Donut Shop offers a variety of donuts and other baked goods.Their specialty is Cravers – individual sized cheesecakes in either tangy key lime or decadent Godiva chocolate. Breakfast in the donut shop includes the American basics of eggs, biscuits and gravy, French toast and assorted sides. And, in the Dundee’s spirit, there is naturally a great breakfast pizza. Beverages range from the classic milk shake to a full service bar.“Our bar serves creative cocktails,” adds Michael, who also bartends.“We’re best known for ‘The Bucket’ which is served in a sand pail with a shovel. It is meant for two and includes four kinds of rum and four kinds of juices.” Best of all, the customer gets to keep the bucket and shovel as a souvenir. The restaurant offers another unusual treat. A number of their booths are equipped with personal flat screen television sets – a great feature for family meals. And family is ultimately what Dundee’s is all about. CM
Dundee’s Bar & Grill 414 Broadway, Seaside, OR 503.738.7006 DundeeSeaside.com
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Celebrate Northwest Cuisine & Seaside’s Best Ocean View The Boardwalk Restaurant & Lounge
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ead to the Boardwalk Restaurant & Lounge at the Shilo Inn on the Prom for fun, excitement, and the freshest, most delicious Pacific Northwest ingredients available. Offering a unique coastal dining experience, The Boardwalk is perched on the edge of the Pacific Ocean overlooking the historic Seaside turnaround, prom, and Tillamook Head. This premier family-friendly restaurant offers summertime outdoor seating, in addition to cozy indoor oceanfront dining. Diners can enjoy fantastic coastal sunsets, and the amazing, ever-changing ocean. “We strive to make our restaurant
comfortable and to offer that extra level of service” says General Manager Toby Sprinkle. “We provide the highest standard of quality service on the coast, while still providing good value.” Under the artful culinary expertise of Chef Vincent LeFever, The Boardwalk menu features Grilled Wild Salmon, Whole Dungeness Crab entrée, Pan Seared Halibut as well as a delicious appetizer of Dungeness Crab Florentine Dip. In addition, the sDouble R Ranch Stuffed Top Sirloin is a succulent treat. The elaborate Northwest focused menu also includes a variety of soups, chowders, salads, pastas and much more! Local craft beers and a handpicked wine list feature the best of the region, showcasing exceptional
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Northwest and worldwide selections. The full service oceanfront bar features delicious offerings such as the Seaside Sunsplash and the Hot Dame as well as Margarita Haven made with your choice of a variety of flavors such as citrus, beer, watermelon and more. Sporting events are available on large flat screen TVs placed throughout the lounge. Guests can enjoy oceanfront dining or cozy up around the fire. Happy Hour runs every night starting at 3:30 pm (closing hours vary daily). Live music and dancing start at 9:30 PM Friday and Saturday nights.
Boardwalk Restaurant & Lounge Shilo Inn, 30 N. Prom, Seaside, OR 503.738.8481 boardwalkseaside.com
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It’s All Happening U Street Pub & Eatery
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he friendly U Street Pub & Eatery is a treasure. Decorated with old surfboards and beach memorabilia, the cozy pub offers stunning views of dramatic Tillamook Head. A block away, at the end of Avenue U, the south end of the historic Seaside Prom offers a great spot for whale and bird watching. Just up the street at ‘The Cove,’ surfers come from around the world to ride the waves.Whether you are watching surfers from the The Cove’s parking lot, surfing, hiking, or strolling The Prom, delicious food is right nearby. The Pub’s menu specializes in juicy homemade burgers – “These are old-fashioned skillet-grilled burgers,” says owner,Teri Carpenter.“These are the kind of burgers that drip all the good juices down your chin.” Beer battered fries and special sauce add to the deliciousness. Offerings include the Surf Burger, Veggie Burger, and a Patty Melt served with Swiss cheese on Rye bread. For a taste of the sea, try steaming hot mussels or clams seasoned with butter, garlic and white wine.These same seasoned clams swim in the Pub’s chowder, which brims with flavor. Basket options include golden-fried Fish and Chips (made with cod), Shrimp, and Clam Strips. Specialty sandwiches include the Ochoco - made with smoked beef brisket, and the Tillamook Head, with ham, Tillamook cheddar cheese and grilled onions. Kids are welcome with a special menu. Sports fans can catch the games broadcast on six flat-screen TVs located throughout the pub.There are 14 beers on tap, wine, and the Pub is a full service bar. Take Out is always available. LM
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U Street Pub & Eatery 220 Avenue U, Seaside, OR 503.738.7444
Bigfoot' s Means Big Flavor Bigfoot’s Steakhouse
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ring a Bigfoot-size appetite to this cozy lodge-style restaurant. When you order steak so tender you can cut it with a fork, and so juicy and flavorful that you forget to add steak sauce, you know you have found something special.
At Bigfoot’s, steaks are the ultimate in flavor, color and texture.The chefs take pride in offering Midwestern corn-fed Angus beef, right from the heart of beef country, where conditions are ideal for raising premium cattle. Grain-feeding gives beef superior marbling, which makes it the most tender and tastiest beef anywhere. Dry aging draws out perfection in flavor and texture. According to owners Jack and Janis Riester, Prime Rib is a customer favorite. Slow roasting overnight in the oven creates a succulent roast packed with flavor. Served with horseradish sauce and meat jus, it is the ultimate. Other favorites include a tender bacon-
wrapped Tenderfoot filet mignon,Trail’s End porterhouse (the original trail rider’s favorite), and Ridgetop ribeye, renowned for its flavor. Cowboy Tri-tip pepper steak with mushroom Béarnaise sauce is another winner. Fresh from the sea come halibut Fish & Chips, grilled salmon with Oregon Chardonnay dill sauce, and tender fried razor clams, among many others. Grilled Willapa Bay oysters are also on the menu. Made from scratch daily, nourishing soups, such as Prime rib vegetable, turkey noodle and creamy clam chowder will take the chill off. Also featured on the menu are pastas, logger-size burgers, sandwiches and crisp garden salads. Save room for dessert. LM
Bigfoot’s Steakhouse 2427 S. Roosevelt, Seaside, OR 503.738.7009
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Cannon Cannon Beach Classic
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Remaining true to the Driftwood is the commitment to providing the highest quality seafood, steaks and service on the coast. Beef from local purveyor, Reed & Hertig, is dry-aged and hand-cut to order, resulting in rich flavor and ultimate texture. Fresh from local waters come Dungeness crab, clams,Willapa Bay oysters, wild Pacific salmon, halibut and razor clams. For starters, try the homemade onion rings - crisp, sweet and hot, they are renowned as some of the best on the coast. Share a two-pound bucket of steamed clams with your friends. Homemade clam chowder will please any hungry beachcomber; add a seafood salad or a special Driftwood sandwich for the perfect lunch. Dinners come with a variety of side options, including baked potatoes (with all the toppings), a crisp green salad, or freshly steamed asparagus. Customer favorites include Dungeness Crab Casserole – bubbling hot from the oven, meltingly tender Filet Mignon or Ribeye Steak, and broiled Wild Salmon brushed with butter and wine. New to the menu this season are oysters on the half shell and Oysters Rockefeller. Save room for dessert, featuring deep-dish marionberry pie, ice cream sundaes, cheesecake and more. A full bar, a premium wine list (featuring Northwest as well as classic wines), and a selection of beers on tap and by the bottle are available. Don’t miss Happy Hour, featuring “Hog Wings,” Driftwood burgers, clam chowder in a bread bowl, and more. LM
Driftwood Restaurant & Lounge
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veryone familiar with Cannon Beach knows that the Driftwood Restaurant & Lounge is “The Place” to celebrate great seafood, steaks, service and atmosphere.
Driftwood Restaurant & Lounge 179 N. Hemlock, Cannon Beach, OR 503.436.2439 driftwoodcannonbeach.com
The intimate bar serves some of the best drinks on the coast, and the outdoor patio is the best place for peoplewatching in downtown Cannon Beach. This season the Driftwood celebrates 68 years with something the entire North Coast has never seen, an outdoor patio complete with a cozy fire pit. Here you can brave some of our cooler days and nights huddled around the warm flames with your friends and family. Add to that the newly refurbished kitchen, dining room and bar. Fans will still enjoy the delicious food and intimate atmosphere they have come to love, including the Driftwood’s enduring touches - a vintage collection of miniature liquor bottles, local artwork, and the swinging doors that open into the cozy dining room. Subtle changes include new lighting and larger windows.
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F lavor Cannon Beach’S
BEST CLAM CHOWDER Morris’ Fireside Restaurant
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ook Up. Look Down. Great food, fun and history abound at Morris’ Fireside. Look down and you will see the trademark yellow Crocs on Tom Morris, who has owned and operated the popular log cabin restaurant with his wife Suzy for the past 37 years. Look up and you’ll see a stuffed Dr. Seuss’ Grinch hanging from the massive log rafters. “The Grinch is our signature,” says Suzy. “He tops our giant Christmas tree each holiday; but we leave him up all year, just for fun.” Great food, service and fun are what keep people coming back to the historic log restaurant. Many of the Mor-
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ris’ staff members have worked at the restaurant for twenty years or more. “We are one big family,” say the couple. “Our employees are like aunts and uncles to our eight children and 15 grandchildren.” Originally built in 1925 by stonemason Paul Bartels, the log restaurant served local loggers who slept in small cabins behind the restaurant. Tom and Suzy purchased the original log restaurant in 1976.When the cabin needed a facelift, a newer log building was constructed from hand-selected logs from Sisters, Oregon, and rebuilt at the original Cannon Beach location in 1985.
Each day, Suzy Morris cooks her comfort food specialties, including crab cakes, meat loaf, her “adult version” of Mac and Cheese, and her famous bread pudding. Seafood entrees include fresh charbroiled salmon and Northwest scampi sautéed with mushrooms, tomato and garlic. Bring your family; bring your friends and enjoy the flavor of Cannon Beach.
Morris’ Fireside Restaurant 100 East Second Street Cannon Beach, OR 503.436.2917 morrisfireside.com
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Every Mood & A p pet it e Sweet Basil’s Café and the Wine Bar
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ight new entrées added to their already large evening menu selection of tapas, light meals, soups and salads. Recently dubbed the ‘Haystack’ Pork Shank Osso Buco, the new entrée recipe calls for a 22-oz pork shank cooked to perfection in a rich tomato and red wine sauce, served over creamy Parmesan polenta with market vegetables on the side. And it really does resemble Haystack Rock!
More evening fan favorites include Thai Coconut Curry Salmon Filet, Crab Stuffed Portobello, Crawfish Étouffée, Wild Tiger Prawn Martini, Bacon Wrapped Dates and Pulled Pork Sliders. You’ll quickly notice there is something for every mood and appetite. After a change in diet and lifestyle, Cajun/Creole trained chef and owner, John Sowa, worked hard to create dishes which have all the flavor and excitement he loves, but with healthier ingredients. “It is way past due that we all start looking at what we eat,” John says.“And, with the recent scares in the food industry, eating organics and natural products while supporting local farmers and suppliers is just the right thing to do.” Lunch and evening menus boast a huge selection, including options for vegans and the gluten-intolerant. Every dish is fresh and exploding with taste. Looking for live music and more? The Wine Bar hosts performances by local and regional musicians almost every night. A major plus: you will never ever have to pay a cover charge for all this melodic merrymaking. Check the online calendar to stay in the loop for music, happy hour, wine tasting and wine paired dinners. Cheers! LS
Sweet Basil’s Café and The Wine Bar 271 N. Hemlock St, Cannon Beach, OR 503.436.1539 CafeSweetBasils.com theWineBarCannonBeach.com
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Pizza a’fetta Cannon Beach icon since 1988, Pizza a’fetta has earned a reputation as a great place for a great pizza. By the slice or by the whole pie, Pizza a’fetta has been exceeding expectations and, for 15 years, has been ranked as one of the Top 50 Pizza restaurants in the U.S. The hand-tossed gourmet pizza is a favorite of both locals and visitors, and now, the restaurant has an additional upstairs dining room. With seating for 40, an Italian courtyard design and view of downtown Cannon Beach, the area provides a comfortable environment for private parties and meetings with all the tasty treats available from the Pizza a’fetta kitchen. Offsite catering services are also available. A family gathering, wedding reception or just a special celebration of any kind can be “pizza-perfect,” with all the details and food taken care of by Pizza a’fetta’s experienced, well-trained staff. The best way to start the Pizza a’fetta experience is with a selection of appetizers – crab and artichoke dip, capriccio and bread sticks.A finely crafted, authentic minestrone soup with cheesefilled tortellini will take you back to old Italy. The signature a’fetta green salad,
Greek salad or Caesar with housemade dressing offer other great ways to start your meal.Then, it’s all about pizza with cheese, pepperoni and the daily special available by the slice.The fine selection of whole pie pizzas - with eight veggie selections among them - will please any palate. Be sure to ask about the Pizza del Mese (pizza of the month); a seasonal creation by one of Pizza a’fetta’s staff members each month – this pizza may just blow you away.
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Just a couple, small group, large group or a special occasion, Pizza a’fetta can take care of your pizza needs today and your event tomorrow. An extra side of attitude is free of charge! All your beverage needs are taken care of along with beer and wine service! Then step next door to Bella Espresso Gourmet Coffee & Wine Bar, featuring our air roasted coffees, gourmet desserts, fine wines, beers and imported Gelato!
Pizza a’fetta 231 N. Hemlock, Cannon Beach, OR 503.436.0333
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SAN DUNE PUB
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Comfortable, Cozy and Inviting San Dune Pub stablished in 1935, the historic San Dune Pub is a classic. Located just three blocks from the beach in Manzanita and just 10 miles south of Shortsands Beach/Oswald West State Park - a popular surfing spot, the San Dune is also a popular gathering place for surfers, sports fans and music lovers. A few years ago, under the ownership of Debra Greenlee, the San Dune Pub underwent a makeover. Workers stripped away old shingles, revealing the original brick front, and added a garden patio featuring baskets full of colorful flowers and market umbrellas. With the building’s facelift came exciting changes on the menu. “We’ve become a destination restaurant,” says owner Greenlee. The menu features a variety of freshly made dishes, from appetizers to entrees and desserts. Bite into a juicy burger (made with all-natural Piedmontese beef) or a natural chicken burger. Specialties include the chipotle bacon cheeseburger and a pesto chicken burger, among many others. Seafood lovers will enjoy lightly battered fresh Willapa Bay oysters in an oyster Po’boy or oyster burger.“We are famous for our fish tacos,” says Greenlee.“We make them with center-cut white cod and top them with our house-made cilantro coleslaw. We’re also famous for our fresh smoked salmon chowder which is served daily,” she says. Salads include a chicken or prawn Caesar, and a cranberry walnut chicken salad which sparkles under the house-made balsamic vinaigrette. Every Tuesday, the San Dune kitchen offers up their popular baby back ribs. A new wine list features a variety of Oregon Pinot Noir, Syrah, Cabernet and Pinot Gris by the glass or bottle. Beer lovers will enjoy a selection of 17 beers on tap, including local and international beers. The San Dune also offers a fullservice bar, serving what many consider the “best Bloody Mary on the coast.” For dessert, don’t miss “Miss Laura’s” light, feathery Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie, raspberry cheesecake and seasonal berry pies – all delicious. Take home a taste of the San Dune with their bottled dressings and sauces.Yum!
San Dune Pub 127 Laneda Ave, Manzanita, OR 503.368.5080 SanDunePub.com
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Food with a View Tsunami Bar & Grill
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here isn’t a bad table in the house...really. The Tsunami Bar & Grill Wheeler, an area known as “the little town with the million dollar view,” boasts two floors with magnificent views of both the Pacific Ocean and the Nehalem River.
Opening daily at 11AM from Memorial Day through Labor Day (closed on Tuesdays during the winter months), The Tsunami offers an eclectic collection of Asian-themed dishes as well as coastal seafood specialties delivered fresh from local fish purveyors. Hamburgers, steaks and other traditional American restaurant fare are also on the menu. The Seafood Chowder is a specialty of the house and the Salt & Pepper Calamari Appetizer served with Asian-influenced Berry Dipping Sauce makes a unique opening act. Customers rave about the Salad Rolls, which are actually Shrimp rolled in Rice Paper and served with Peanut Sauce. All desserts are house-made and the restaurant’s pies (even the crust is made from scratch!) disappear quickly every day! The unpretentious building has allowed the Tsunami Bar & Grill, which used to be lo-
cated across the highway from its current location, to develop two full bars, one on each floor of the restaurant. On warm summer evenings, the deck is the perfect spot from which to enjoy the water views along with dinner. This child-friendly restaurant is a popular local gathering spot and features live music most Friday and Saturday nights and a DJ in between visits from musicians. Locals and visitors alike join in the Bingo games and Texas Hold-Em Tournaments offered midweek. A bar menu is available until midnight while dinner is served until 9PM in the first floor dining room. UB
Tsunami Bar & Grill 380 Marine Drive, Wheeler, OR 503.368.3778
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