Oregon is overflowing with great restaurants, and you should make it a point to visit as many as possible this upcoming year. From unassuming seafood shacks to stunning rooftop eateries, here are 17 Oregon restaurants that you absolutely must try in 2018.
- Buoy Beer Company (Astoria)
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Trip Advisor/DuganBailey This fantastic restaurant and microbrewery is located right on the Columbia River. Stop by to enjoy delicious food and watch sea lions play beneath the glass floor.Click here for more information.
- Cowboy Dinner Tree (Silver Lake)
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Flickr/drburtoni While this secluded little restaurant is way out in the boonies, you’ll definitely want to make the trip in 2018. All of the food is mouthwateringly delicious and made from scratch. Make sure to arrive hungry. Click here for more information.
- Oberon’s Restaurant (Ashland)
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Facebook/Oberon’s Restaurant and Bar This charming restaurant looks like something straight out of a fairytale. Inspired by the Shakespeare play “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”, Oberon’s is the perfect place to eat, drink, and be merry.Click here for more information.
- Departure (Portland)
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Facebook/Departure Portland Located on the rooftop of the Nines Hotel in downtown Portland, Departure will take your dining experience to new heights. This one-of-a-kind restaurant serves incredible pan-Asian fusion cuisine and offers many vegan and gluten-free options.Click here for more information.
- South Beach Fish Market (South Beach)
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Trip Advisor/SallyLuu This unassuming seafood restaurant may not look like much from the outside, but it serves some of the most mouthwatering seafood on the Oregon Coast. From the popular crab cocktail to the amazing candied salmon, you really can’t go wrong here.Click here for more information.
- Haines Steakhouse (Haines)
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Trip Advisor/ploughman8 This classic western steakhouse is known for serving hearty meals and generous portions. Treat yourself to their delicious homemade prime rib chili in 2018.Click here for more information.
- Island Cafe (Portland)
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Trip Advisor/John B This riverside restaurant will make you feel like you’re on a Hawaiian vacation in no time. The menu has a little bit of everything, from tasty burgers and seafood favorites, to frozen tropical cocktails and mouthwatering desserts.Click here for more information.
- Oregon Electric Station (Eugene)
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Trip Advisor/Nancy B The Oregon Electric Station is sure to delight any train lover. Once a bustling train station, this one-of-a-kind restaurant makes for one of the most unique dining experiences in the Beaver State.Click here for more information.
- Beckie’s Cafe (Prospect)
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Facebook/Union Creek Resort and Beckie’s Cafe You won’t soon forget a meal at Beckie’s Cafe. Located on the grounds of the historic Union Resort, this homey restaurant serves a wide range of delectable homemade meals. You can’t leave here without trying one of their famous, made from scratch pies.Click here for more information.
- Hought’s 24 Flavors (La Grande)
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Facebook/Hought’s 24 Flavors Entering Hought’s 24 Flavors is like taking a step back in time. This classic ice cream parlor and hamburger joint has been a beloved part of the La Grande community since it originally opened in the 1950s.Click here for more information.
- Roseanna’s Cafe (Oceanside)
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Facebook/Roseanna’s Cafe Located in the tiny town of Oceanside, this hidden gem is one of the Beaver State’s best kept secrets. The cafe features stunning views of Three Arch Rocks National Wildlife Refuge. The food isn’t too shabby either.Click here for more information.
- Rising Star Cafe (Wheeler)
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Trip Advisor/ECL While it’s easy to drive right past this unassuming little restaurant, the food here is simply unforgettable. The menu changes seasonally, so you can be sure you’ll be eating the freshest and finest ingredients around.Click here for more information.
- Nong’s Khao Man Gai (Portland)
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Facebook/Nong’s Khao Man Gai This delightful Portland food cart has been serving incredible Thai chicken and rice since 2009. The food is so delicious, that Nong’s Khao Man Gai was recently named one of the best restaurants in the world by Conde Nast Traveler.Click here for more information.
- Tony’s Crab Shack (Bandon)
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Facebook/Tony’s Crab Shack When you’re craving seafood, Tony’s is the place to be. This charming seafood shack on the Oregon Coast serves a variety of mouthwatering seafood favorites, including Dungeness crab, oysters, and smoked salmon pasta.Click here for more information.
- The Painted Lady (Newberg)
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Facebook/The Painted Lady Restaurant Nestled in the heart of Oregon wine country, The Painted Lady is an award-winning restaurant that is guaranteed to blow your tastebuds away. The menu is packed with gourmet dishes inspired by the Pacific Northwest. Yum!Click here for more information.
- Flight Deck Restaurant (Salem)
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Facebook/Flight Deck Restaurant & Lounge If you’ve ever wanted to dine at an airplane-themed restaurant, you’re in luck. Flight Deck is an amazing restaurant that pairs great food with aviation-themed decor and views. Located at the Salem airport, you can watch planes taking off as you sit back and enjoy your meal.Click here for more information,
- Meriwether’s Restaurant (Portland)
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Facebook/Meriwether’s Restaurant & Skyline Farm Meriwether’s is an enchanting restaurant serving delicious food in a breathtaking setting. You’ll find a great variety of fresh and seasonal dishes on the menu. Sit outside on the shaded garden patio for a charming outdoor dining experience.Click here for more information.
Have you been to any of these restaurants? Which ones would you add to the list? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!
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Trip Advisor/DuganBailey
This fantastic restaurant and microbrewery is located right on the Columbia River. Stop by to enjoy delicious food and watch sea lions play beneath the glass floor.Click here for more information.
Facebook/Cowboy Dinner Tree Restaurant
Flickr/drburtoni
While this secluded little restaurant is way out in the boonies, you’ll definitely want to make the trip in 2018. All of the food is mouthwateringly delicious and made from scratch. Make sure to arrive hungry. Click here for more information.
Facebook/Oberon’s Restaurant and Bar
This charming restaurant looks like something straight out of a fairytale. Inspired by the Shakespeare play “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”, Oberon’s is the perfect place to eat, drink, and be merry.Click here for more information.
Facebook/Departure Portland
Located on the rooftop of the Nines Hotel in downtown Portland, Departure will take your dining experience to new heights. This one-of-a-kind restaurant serves incredible pan-Asian fusion cuisine and offers many vegan and gluten-free options.Click here for more information.
Trip Advisor/EJT106
Trip Advisor/SallyLuu
This unassuming seafood restaurant may not look like much from the outside, but it serves some of the most mouthwatering seafood on the Oregon Coast. From the popular crab cocktail to the amazing candied salmon, you really can’t go wrong here.Click here for more information.
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Trip Advisor/ploughman8
This classic western steakhouse is known for serving hearty meals and generous portions. Treat yourself to their delicious homemade prime rib chili in 2018.Click here for more information.
Facebook/Island Cafe
Trip Advisor/John B
This riverside restaurant will make you feel like you’re on a Hawaiian vacation in no time. The menu has a little bit of everything, from tasty burgers and seafood favorites, to frozen tropical cocktails and mouthwatering desserts.Click here for more information.
Trip Advisor/Nancy B
The Oregon Electric Station is sure to delight any train lover. Once a bustling train station, this one-of-a-kind restaurant makes for one of the most unique dining experiences in the Beaver State.Click here for more information.
Facebook/Union Creek Resort and Beckie’s Cafe
You won’t soon forget a meal at Beckie’s Cafe. Located on the grounds of the historic Union Resort, this homey restaurant serves a wide range of delectable homemade meals. You can’t leave here without trying one of their famous, made from scratch pies.Click here for more information.
Trip Advisor/Tai-may J
Facebook/Hought’s 24 Flavors
Entering Hought’s 24 Flavors is like taking a step back in time. This classic ice cream parlor and hamburger joint has been a beloved part of the La Grande community since it originally opened in the 1950s.Click here for more information.
Facebook/Roseanna’s Cafe
Located in the tiny town of Oceanside, this hidden gem is one of the Beaver State’s best kept secrets. The cafe features stunning views of Three Arch Rocks National Wildlife Refuge. The food isn’t too shabby either.Click here for more information.
Facebook/Rising Star Cafe
Trip Advisor/ECL
While it’s easy to drive right past this unassuming little restaurant, the food here is simply unforgettable. The menu changes seasonally, so you can be sure you’ll be eating the freshest and finest ingredients around.Click here for more information.
Facebook/Nong’s Khao Man Gai
This delightful Portland food cart has been serving incredible Thai chicken and rice since 2009. The food is so delicious, that Nong’s Khao Man Gai was recently named one of the best restaurants in the world by Conde Nast Traveler.Click here for more information.
Facebook/Tony’s Crab Shack
When you’re craving seafood, Tony’s is the place to be. This charming seafood shack on the Oregon Coast serves a variety of mouthwatering seafood favorites, including Dungeness crab, oysters, and smoked salmon pasta.Click here for more information.
Facebook/The Painted Lady Restaurant
Nestled in the heart of Oregon wine country, The Painted Lady is an award-winning restaurant that is guaranteed to blow your tastebuds away. The menu is packed with gourmet dishes inspired by the Pacific Northwest. Yum!Click here for more information.
Facebook/Flight Deck Restaurant & Lounge
If you’ve ever wanted to dine at an airplane-themed restaurant, you’re in luck. Flight Deck is an amazing restaurant that pairs great food with aviation-themed decor and views. Located at the Salem airport, you can watch planes taking off as you sit back and enjoy your meal.Click here for more information,
Facebook/Meriwether’s Restaurant & Skyline Farm
Meriwether’s is an enchanting restaurant serving delicious food in a breathtaking setting. You’ll find a great variety of fresh and seasonal dishes on the menu. Sit outside on the shaded garden patio for a charming outdoor dining experience.Click here for more information.
For more incredible meals in the Beaver State, check out our previous article: Here Are 11 Epic Oregon Meals Worth Traveling Across The State For.
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