I-5 No way. Is 101 North of San Francisco to Oregon border a houndish wasteland?

[bills]

We are tired of I-5 from N of SF to Portland. Gonna recreate a much older route by doing 101, heading for Seattle.

Any suggestions for lunch or dinner on this trip would be appreciated. Best is something the locals do, food you can't find elsewhere. Taco truck to places with stars are all fine with us.

Since we travel with a 65Lb. chocolate poodle, a place with outdoor tables/accepts dogs would be great. We won't leave him in the car if it's at all warm, and fast food places are a very last resort.

Will post on the Pacific NW Board for the OR/WA part of this trip. Any older conversation links would be appreciated, too.

Many thanks
BillS

[bennyboy1]

In Willits (the gateway to the Redwoods, Fort bragg etc) is Ardellas. They ahve just moved so not sure of the addy, but it is one of the best breakfast/lunch places I ahve ver been. Original recipies, HUGE cinnamon buns and the friendliest seervice anywhere.

[toodie jane]

You may be aware of this already, but check this site, and compare with the recs:http://www.dogfriendly.com/server/tra...

We had a great b'fast at the 2-9er Diner at the Petaluma airpost. Dined on the covered patio outside right next to a taxiway. Great fun!

Please give us a report on your doggie dining experiences. I'll bet lots of folks would benefit from the info. This topic is not often addressed on the dining boards.

[bills]

Many thanks for the tips. We may have to revise the route based on what I've heard so far. Going a bit, to a lot, out of the way for an excellent meal can be a really memorable part of the trip.

We appreciate your guidance - will report to the extent this older brain can remember when we get back -

[larochelle]

Hopland has Blue Bird Cafe which has a nice menu that includes an excellent Chicken Fried Steak (& as an native Texan, I know my CFS).

Also, across the street from BBC is a brew pub with decent food and a patio so its dog friendly.

[SteveTimko]

The Gold Beach area of southern Oregon has Grant's Pancake House which had great crab omlettes. Definitely Chowhound worthy.

[cookinuptop]

I would suggest getting off 101 in Cloverdale, picking it up again in Leggett. This would allow you to have dinner at Cafe Beaujolais (Mendocino), which is completely worth the detour, being a foody's idea of paradise. (The drive is infinitely nicer, as well.)

[PolarBear]

You're probably aware that it will be a long slow trip up to WA, especially if you travel prior to Labor Day weekend.

I'm out the door at the moment but if you search this board for Mendocino, Ft. Bragg, Eureka/Arcata/Trinidad you'll find a lot of great tips for N. CA.

On the PNW board there have been several posts on the OR coast recently.

Alternately for I-5, if you haven't checked posts on Mt. Shasta City or Dunsmuir there are some great places in that area. Likewise on the PNW board Ashland OR has gotten a lot of attention lately.

Have a great trip and be sure and report back.