Restaurants and Dining in Seaside, Oregon

Zinger's Homemade Ice Cream

Dive into scrumptious homemade ice cream - plus they make their own fudge. Of note is their take on chocolate with malted milk balls in it. It's quite a mouthful. Or the powerful fresh fruit taste of the marionberry, using real Marion County berries. Also spectacular are the other fruit flavors, such as the tangy (and very real) strawberry, and the seriously wowing (but only periodically available) mango. All the fruity ones have chunks of the real thing inside, waiting to surprise. Sugar free and diabetic options are available, but mostly Zinger's specializes in frozen excess. Singles are actually the size of two scoops and doubles - well, they're twice as large. 210 Broadway. (503) 738-3939. www.zingersicecream.com (Family Restaurant)

Bell Buoy of Seaside/ Buoy's Best Fish House

That ancient sign - that quaint bit of old time Americana on the roadside of 101 in Seaside - is also a sign of great grub. It's famous as a fresh seafood market, but last year Bell Buoy added a much-lauded restaurant: Bell Buoy's Best Fish House. There, you can grab all manner of seafood melts, cocktails, shooters and baskets of yummy stuff. Let your tummy bask in the warm glow of excellent melts with local Dungeness crab, shrimp, smoked salmon and oysters, as well as delicious seafood cocktails of a large variety. All is quite reasonably priced. And whatever you do, DON'T miss their tuna melts! 1800 S. Roosevelt Dr., Seaside. (503) 738-6348. You can order this yummy stuff online as well, at www.bellbuoyofseaside.com.

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Cannon Beach Dining, Restaurants

Fultano's Pizza Cannon Beach

Gourmet Italian and a Family Price. This one delivers to local hotels, and they feature slices for lunch. There's a special thin crust recipe that's especially tasty, crunchy and yet still tender in a way that manages to combine both those latter qualities seamlessly.

There are many of the standbys, as well as gourmet varieties like the Margherita (garlic and herb olive oil, three cheeses, red onion and more), a Greek-themed specialty, a Goat Cheese pizza, and specialties with Teriyaki Chicken, Linguica, BBQ Chicken and a variety of seafood selections. One item features a distinctive sausage with mashed grapes for the sauce, providing a subtle, sweet tang. The sausage is spicy and zippy, making a nice balance to the slight sweetness.

One must-try is their pasta (about $10). They have a homemade tomato sauce that stacks up against anything Europe could dish out. This is one stunning, mother-of-all sauces, and their penne pasta with meatballs is a seriously addictive dish. 200 N. Hemlock and Second Street. www.CBfultanos.com (503) 436-9717. (Family Restaurant)

MacGregor's Whiskey Bar, Cannon Beach. Searching for a crackling fireplace and something good to warm your insides? MacGregor's Whiskey Bar of Cannon Beach can be found within cozy cabin walls, sharing a building with the historic Morris's Fireside Lodge. MacGregor's has one of the largest selection of whiskeys on the coast ' including over 200 brown liquors and a top shelf that will make you grin ' but they also offer a full bar, incredible craft cocktails, beer, wine, and unique foods starting at moderate prices in an intimate, upscale setting. The owner is a spirit enthusiast and will happily discuss whiskeys, rums, and tequilas, as will any of the servers, and they'll even help you pick out a flight from their menu or customize your own. Chip and Holly MacGregor are also book people, so if you simply want to sit quietly and read while you sip your wee dram in front of the fire, they've got you covered. Recently moved to a larger space: 100 E 2ND St. Cannon Beach, Oregon. 503-436-0322 and 503-436-2917 for the Cannon Beach Restaurant. Website here.

 

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Manzanita Dining, Restaurants

MacGregor's A Whiskey Bar, Manzanita, is an upscale, intimate cocktail lounge in the heart of Manzanita, Oregon. Their mixologists can whip up anything you desire, though the focus is obviously on whiskey - MacGregor's has over 200 bottles of brown liquor. Reading and drinking have always gone hand-in-hand, so it only made sense for literary agent Chip MacGregor and writer Holly Lorincz-MacGregor to open the bar three years ago; Chip will happily talk to customers about the amazing top shelf. They also offer great food, beer, wine, and a variety of liquors, starting at moderate prices. If you're in the mood for a tasting adventure, they have pre-set and custom flights available, like the Oregon Bourbon flight or the Japanese Whisky flight, or maybe a tequila or rum flight. Coastal nights and MacGregor's front porch firepits make for the perfect setting when you're in the mood for a wee dram. 387 Laneda Avenue. 503-368-2447. Website here.

San Dune Pub.With a historical, even slight maritime vibe, the San Dune Pub is a classy staple among locals, regulars and tourists alike. A super friendly staff serves up fine microbrews as well as scrumptious grub in the American and seafood vein with homemade sauces. Appetizers in the $3 - $9 range include hummus, cheese bread, various tots/fries, hot wings or calamari. Plenty of burgers in varied incarnations like chili, bacon, cheese, teriyaki, BBQ, chipotle, veggie or chicken come with tons of interesting additions. Got seafood? There’s strips, chips, burgers, tacos and more with fishies or oysters. Wraps and ciabatta sandwiches around $8 include chicken, Caesar, pesto, turkey and bacon/swiss, among others. Soups and salads abound. Less than ten minutes from the surfing paradise of Short Sands, weekends abound with live music frivolity. 127 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, Oregon. 503-368-5080. www.sandunepub.com

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Bay City, Tillamook Dining, Restaurants

Pelican Tillamook Tap Room. Inside a soaring family-friendly facility, you are dining with a view of the tap room, where much of the Pelican Brewery action happens. Deep in the heart of inland Highway 101 and the area's green, rolling hills, about 12 miles from the beaches. Indulge in a more downhome version of the Pelican's favorite cuisine, with specialties for kids as well. Start with appetizers like fries, a hummus based on their beer that comes veggies and chips, oyster shooters or fried cheese curds. Big sandwiches and burgers on tap such as various burgers, including one very spicy one with chipotle and fried jalapenos. Take to the ocean with the oyster basket (local Netarts oysters) or their famed fish and chips. A scrumptious Reuben is literally piled high with corned beef, while the elk burger will intrigue you. 1708 First Street. Tillamook, Oregon. 503-842-7007. Website here

Pacific City, Oceanside, Neskowin Dining, Restaurants, Eateries

Meridian Restaurant & Bar, Pacific City. A soaring ceiling with hardwood exposed native wooden beams gives way to tall windows that provide a stunning ocean view. The centerpiece to this dreamy atmosphere is a towering fireplace that doubles the cozy yet shimmering, seamless ambiance. The other centerpiece is the catch of the day and seafood that's already become famous. All dishes sourced from Northwest farms, most entrees are $20 to $30, some up around $45. The menu changes periodically, but a sampling of approaches includes: A smoked, black cod with pickled mustard seed, grilled cauliflower steak in a burnt carrot mole, abalone with mushrooms, or a rockfish rapini that graced with wasabi, Cara Cara orange and hot honey. Innovative breakfasts take on delights like hash pork confit or eggs benedict. Brunch and lunch menu features burgers, crab cakes, plenty of seafood and salad options. 33000 Cape Kiwanda Dr. Pacific City, Oregon. 503.483.3000. Meridian Restaurant website.

 

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Lincoln City Dining, Restaurants, Eateries

Fathoms Restaurant.

Dine to one of the most breathtaking views on the entire coast, several stories above the surf, inside the Inn at Spanish Head. Breakfast features various griddle classics like pancakes, waffles, French toast to pigs in a blanket around $7, along with a large array of omelets in the worlds of seafood, veggies and meats around $10 - $13, or build your own. A choice of more elaborate breakfast skillet dishes is available too. For lunch, there’s plenty of seafood specialties, pastas, salads and sandwiches. At dinner, steaks, clams, fish, chorizo, pastas and dozens of intricate, gourmet dishes grace the menu, made with extravagant flair and creativity, often in the $20 - $30 range. Find delicacies like Surf ‘n’ Turf, Blackened Ahi, Wild Mushroom Risotto, Lobster Tails and chicken dishes, featuring interesting additions like stuffed mushrooms or Thai-influenced aspects, all creating the many layers of delirium. 4009 SW Highway 101. Lincoln City, Oregon. 541-994-1601 or 800-452-8127. www.spanishhead.com/site/restaurant.html (Fine dining, family, lounge)

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Dining in Depoe Bay, Oregon

Tidal Raves. Upscale yet casual dining, with massive windows to a raging surf that often provides views of cavorting whales and their young. Tidal Raves specializes in seafood and more. Varied menu caters to different tastes and budget. Appetizers include much seafood as well as a goat cheese tart; lots of salads. Smaller items: Halibut tacos, green curry halibut, flat iron steak, fish ‘n’ chips or a hearty cioppino are about $12. Dinner entrees includes seared sea scallops, salmon or rib eye char grilled, crab casserole, Thai-spiced barbecued shrimp or a fancy pasta with various seafood (around $20). Breaded halibut or pacific cod, tiger shrimp with grape tomatoes and mushrooms, char grilled top sirloin, panko breaded razor clams or a wild salmon and shrimp with basil salsa – all around $20. Nice details like crab cakes that come with Basmati pilaf; some dishes available Cajun-style or Asian.  Lunch menu features some of the same but smaller and less cost. Fanciful homemade desserts. 279 NW Hwy 101. Depoe Bay, Oregon. 541-765-2995. www.tidalraves.com

Sirens Oceanfront Restaurant & Bar. Part of the Surfrider Resort, here you get to dine to the sight of waves crashing below at Fogarty Beach. Don't be surprised to spot a whale. An abundance of seafood and American family friendly foods are the backdrop to one of the best restaurant views on the entire coastline. Special event nights such as Prime Rib or Wine Wednesdays feature fun, enticing aspects of Sirens. Breakfasts are bold and savory here, followed by lunches with many seafood options. For lunch and dinner, side dishes include steamer clams, calamari, jalapeno poppers and more for $8 - $15. Burgers come on toasted brioch bun, and lunch features goodies like fish tacos, halibut fish 'n chips, cod fish 'n chips, grilled salmon, more. For dinner, highlights include a cioppino, Surf 'n Turf, crab mac 'n cheese, blacked shrimp fettucine alfredo, ribeye steak, grilled clams and more ($19 - $26). Takeout options. 3115 N.W. Highway 101, Depoe Bay, Oregon. (541)-764-2311. https://www.sirensoceanfrontrestaurant.com/

Baywalk Café. Along the bustling bay front and bridge of Depoe Bay, it’s a cozy charmer of homemade deliciousness. No dish is over $8. Legendary clam chowder made from scratch daily - and gluten-free. Settle down to a variety of fish n chips to a view of the ocean, including clam strips and shrimp choices (around $7). Chicken nuggets, chicken strips and a fried chicken sandwich also around $7. Burgers include cheeseburger or a massive chili and cheese burger or veggie burger - a la carte $4.50 or around $7 with fries. Six-inch hoagie roll sandwiches come with chips, choice of cheeses: ham, pulled pork, turkey, tuna, roast beef or grilled cheese around $6. Garlic fries, cheese fries, chili cheese fries and beer batter onion rings under $3. Small pizzas, taquitos, nachos, egg rolls, even hot dogs - all under $5. Plenty of coffee and espresso selections. 16 flavors of Tillamook ice cream ($1.75 - $5.50). Milkshakes too. Wi-fi. 16 S Highway 101, Depoe Bay, Oregon. (541) 765-7674.

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Dining in Newport, Oregon

Stone Crest Wine Tasting Room and Italian Bistro. An uplifting little wine bar and shop, located inside a beautiful bistro setting. Located on the corner of Highway 101 and Hurbert, in the historic Deco District of Newport, you'll find an upscale yet woodsy setting in this lovely section of town. A huge selection of international wines are coupled with the tasty delights of a hidden culinary gem. Most dishes are between $10 and $13. Highlights include: steamed mussels with garlic, tomato and cream; Sausage and peppers with polenta; Gnocchi with mozzarella, tomatoes and herbs; or a tube pasta with proscuitto. Seafood includes prawns with gnocchi, a smoked salmon pasta with lemon butter, and more. Try the Chicken Milanese with mozzarella, spinach and angel hair pasta. Also notable is the sauteed pork, sage and proscuitto in an asparagus and tomato glaze. Salads are creative and include dishes with goat cheese or filet of beef. 715 Suite D. Hwy 101 and SW Hurbert St. Newport, Oregon. (541) 867-6621. Website here.

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