Fine Dining Recommendations

Astoria-

The Silver Salmon- This delightful little hideaway is located on Commercial Blvd in downtown Astoria, Oregon. This restaurant specialized in serving Pacific Northwest classics in new and innovative ways. An example of this, and one of my favorite menu items, is the smoked salmon fettuccine alfredo. The atmosphere is very intimate, but casual, so don't worry about digging out a formal jacket and tie. Prices are reasonable for the excellent items offered.


Seaside-

The Shilo Inn Oceanfront- The Shilo Inn Oceanfront property is located right at the turnaround where Broadway, the main downtown street in Seaside, meets the beach. The restaurant side of this restaurant/hotel is located closest to the road on the south side of the hotel. Park in the garage right next to the hotel. There is a nice selection of Northwest dishes on the menu as well as all-American classic menu items. The prices are slightly high, but it is the nicest place to eat in Seaside with a spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean while you dine. The atmosphere is casual so you can leave the tie, if you even brought one, in the suitcase.

Cannon Beach-

JP's- This is by far my favorite restaurant in all of Oregon. Located on South Hemlock Street in the tiny downtown area of Cannon Beach this family owned and operated restaurant has one of the greatest cooks and staff I have ever encountered. Menu items sometimes change, but past examples of what you might find on the menu are crab or blue cheese stuffed fillet mignon, as well as exquisite salads, heavenly desserts, and a wine list to match everything on the menu. Current menu items include parmesan stuffed fillet mignon and a delicious black forest salad. If you only eat at one of my recommended restaurants I hope it is this one. It is worth the small drive to Cannon Beach. The prices are well in-line with the menu items, and I wouldn't stroll into this restaurant with shorts and flip-flops on, but a tie is not necessary either. A nice polo shirt is sufficient to keep you from sticking out, although their sign in the window says that there strict dress code is "No Naked People." Bon appetite!