Road trip from Astoria to Brookings and back to Portland (via the 5)

[Clyde]

I'm hoping that besides Josephson's Smokehouse for smoked fish in Astoria (Love that place!) that someone can direct me to some yummy food on my road trip. We'll have a cooler as well (I plan to eat some smoked fish along the way). I'm looking for vegetarian and fish only options (no meat, no chicken or anything like that, love all fresh fish). Any must stop suggestions? Love cheese as well, but not so interested in going to Tillamook, unless you guys advise me otherwise. Thanks for any suggestions. Looking for fresh quality food and good wine (which we can get to go and drink in the hotel or something, wine doesn't necessarily have to be at the restaurant). Casual, upscale, it doesn't matter as long as it'll be memorable.

[syrahgirl]

Josephson's does do some wonderfful smoked salmon! I would check out Ship Inn for some excellent Halibut fish and chips. Bowpicker right across from the Maritime Museum also has some fantastic albacore tuna fish and chips. I would also check out Clemente's, Bridgewater Bistro and Silver Salmon Grille for excellent seafood. If you like Steamer Clams, Fulio's has all you can eat on Thurs. nights. We just dined there a couple of nights ago and it was wonderful! Have a nice trip! :)

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Ship Inn
Astoria,OR, Astoria, OR

Bridgewater Bistro
20 Basin St, Astoria, OR 97103

Fulio's
1149 Commercial St, Astoria, OR 97103

Silver Salmon Grille
1105 Commercial St, Astoria, OR 97103

[bbqboy]

You don't say when you're taking this trip, but SummerJo's is wonderful in GP.
They'll open back up when spring comes.
http://summerjos.com/
drive thru the applegate for wines,

http://applegatewinetrail.com/
then stop at Rogue Creamery for cheese
http://www.roguecreamery.com/

and Lillebelle chocolates
http://www.lilliebellefarms.com/
for treats. Spend a night in Ashland, veg central.

[Clyde]

thanks! i'm hoping for an april drive along the coast. any chowder or seafood soup recommendations?

[syrahgirl]

Lots of good clam chowder in the Astoria/Seaside area where I am. In Astoria, Bridgewater Bistro does a wonderful Seafood Chowder. Ship Inn, Silver Salmon Grille and Rogue Public Ale House @ Pier 39 all do excellent clam chowder. In Gearhart, we just had the clam chowder at The Sandtrap yesterday, it was very, very good. Here in Seaside there is Norma's Ocean Diner and Sam's Seaside Cafe. In Cannon Beach, we had some great clam chowder at Mo's Chowder House. Enjoy! :)

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Ship Inn
Astoria,OR, Astoria, OR

Norma's Ocean Diner
20 N Columbia St, Seaside, OR 97138

Bridgewater Bistro
20 Basin St, Astoria, OR 97103

Silver Salmon Grille
1105 Commercial St, Astoria, OR 97103

[bbqboy]

even though it's a shine to sausage, you need to stop in taylor's country store in Cave Junction.

http://taylorsausage.com/store.html

[Littleman]

Here's some places that should make you happy on your way south.

Bridgewater Bistro @ 20 Basin Street, Suite A, Astoria, OR 503 - 325 - 6777.
http://www.bridgewaterbistro.com/
J P's at Cannon Beach @ 240 N Hemlock Street, Cannon Beach, Oregon 503 - 436 - 0908.
http://www.jpsatcannonbeach.com/
Pacific House Restaurant @ 2102 1st Street, Tillamook, OR 503 - 354 - 2211.
http://www.pacifichouserestaurant.com/
Blackfish Cafe @ 2733 Northwest U.S. 101, Lincoln City, OR 541 - 996 - 1007.
http://www.blackfishcafe.com/
Gracie's Sea Hag Restaurant and Lounge @ U.S. 101, Depoe Bay, OR 541 - 765 - 2734.
http://www.theseahag.com/
Restaurant Beck at Whale Cove Inn @ 2345 S Hwy 101, Depoe Bay, OR 541 - 765 - 3220.
http://www.restaurantbeck.com/
Local Ocean Seafoods @ 213 SE Bay Blvd., Newport, OR 541 - 574 - 7959.
http://localocean.net/
Adobe Restaurant and Lounge at Adobe Resort @ 1555 Highway 101 N, Yachats, OR 541 - 547 - 3141.
http://www.adoberesort.com/
Bridgewater Seafood Restaurant @ 1297 Bay Street, Florence, Oregon 541 - 997 - 1133.
Feast Restaurant @ 294 Laurel Street, Florence, OR 541 - 997 - 3284.
http://www.eatafeast.com/
Paula's Bistro @ 236 6th Street, Port Orford, OR 541 - 332 - 9378.
Redfish @ 517 Jefferson Stree, Port Orford, OR 541 - 366 - 2200.
Barnacle Bistro @ 29805 Ellensburg Avenue, Gold Beach, OR 541 - 247 - 7799.
http://www.barnaclebistro.com/
Nor' Wester Seafood @ 97444 Port Drive, Gold Beach, OR 541 - 247 - 2333.
Port Hole Cafe @ Port Of Gold Beach, 29975 harbor way, Gold Beach, OR 541 - 247 - 7411.
http://www.portholecafe.com/

[syrahgirl]

In Cannon Beach, check out Mo's Chowder, casual place with gorgeous views of Haystack Rock and friendly service! :)