9 Bucket List worthy Restaurants You'll Want To Eat At In Oregon
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Catherine Armstrong
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There are so many great dining spots around the Beaver State that we could feature a new restaurant every week and never run out of recommendations. Of course, do have a few favorites. These places are just a few of the tried-and-true dining venues that we go back to again and again. They’re the restaurants we always recommend to out-of-town guests, and they run the gamut from casual spots to historic icons. Without further ado, here are nine restaurants in Oregon for your bucket list:
Bowpicker Fish and Chips, 1634 Duane St, Astoria, OR 97103, USA
It makes a certain amount of sense to get your fish from a gillnet boat, doesn't it? This little boat is a walk-up restaurant that specializes in just one thing - fish 'n chips - and it does it so, so well. Bowpicker Fish & Chips is a longtime Oregon favorite for a reason!
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Cowboy Dinner Tree, 50836 E. Bay Road County Rd 4, 12 Forest Service Rd #28, Silver Lake, OR 97638, USA
Cowboy Dinner Tree was once a spot along the cattle trail where hungry cattlemen stopped to dine. Today, it's a family-style restaurant that serves some of the best biscuits, beans, chicken, and steak you'll ever try. The restaurant has just two entrees on the menu, but they're both delicious!
Dan & Louis Oyster Bar, 208 SW Ankeny St, Portland, OR 97204, USA
Dan & Louis Oyster Bar has been around since 1907, and it's still run by members of the same family. In fact, it's the oldest family-owned restaurant in Portland! The seafood dishes are all excellent, but of course the specialty is oysters.
The Horn Public House and Depoe Bay Brewing Company, 110 SE N Coast Hwy, Depoe Bay, OR 97341, USA
The Horn Public House & Brewery in Depoe Bay has delicious chowder, sandwiches, and pizza, but its view is just as good as the food. It's perched on a cliff overlooking the world's smallest navigable harbor in Depoe Bay.
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Huber's Cafe, 411 SW 3rd Ave, Portland, OR 97204, USA
Huber's opened its doors way back in 1879, and it's one of Oregon's oldest restaurants. When it opened up as a saloon back then, it offered a free turkey sandwich with every drink purchased. As you can imagine, a LOT of turkey sandwiches were consumed. Nowadays, you'll pay for your sandwich, but it's well worth it! We wax poetic about Huber's in this article.
Junkyard Extreme Burgers and Brats, 95410 OR-99, Junction City, OR 97448, USA
This quirky burger joint in Junction City has some of the most unique landscaping you've ever seen, and the inside of the restaurant is just as kitschy! The burgers on the menu at Junkyard Extreme Burgers & Brats are thick, juicy, and covered in tasty toppings!
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Multnomah Falls Lodge, 53000 Historic Columbia River Hwy, Bridal Veil, OR 97010, USA
Multnomah Falls Lodge is one of Oregon's most iconic pieces of history. Built in 1925, it boasts a floor-to-ceiling fireplace, a room that's made up completely of windows (including the ceiling), and a patio that lets you view the waterfall while you dine.
Screen Door Eastside, 2337 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97214, USA
Screen Door Pearl District, 1131 NW Couch St, Portland, OR 97209, USA
Screen Door in Portland, Oregon, gets a lot of hype. Is it really that good? Yes. Yes, it really is. Its mac 'n cheese was recently named "Best in State," and its fried chicken is to die for!
Word Of Mouth Neighborhood Bistro, 140 17th St NE, Salem, OR 97301, USA
This eclectic dining spot in Salem is well-known for its breakfast and brunch offerings, and the ingredients here are all top notch. The signature item on the menu is the Incredible Flying Biscuit, and it includes thick-cut bacon, buttermilk fried chicken, a fried egg, cheese, and creamy sausage gravy. Yum! You'll be happy to dine at Word of Mouth Neighborhood Bistro, one of the best restaurants in Oregon.
This is just a small sampling of some of Oregon’s best restaurants. What other places would you add to this list of bucket-list-worthy restaurants in Oregon? Tell us in the comments!
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Bucket List Restaurants in Oregon
What are some attractions for my Oregon bucket list?
The eateries above are all must-visit restaurants for your Oregon bucket list -- but there's so much more to the Beaver State than *just* delicious food! In terms of must-visit attractions for your Oregon bucket list, definitely check out:
- Multnomah Falls -- and *all* of the Columbia River Gorge, for that matter!
- Smith Rock
- Crater Lake
- The Painted Hills
- Wallowa Lake
- Cannon Beach
- Cape Meares -- especially "Terrible Tilly"
- The Octopus Tree
- Thor's Well
- Silver Falls State Park -- a must for Oregon waterfall chasers!
- The last Blockbuster Video in the world
- Astoria, Oregon -- one of the coolest small towns in OR! (Plus other OR towns like Florence, Sisters, Bend, and Jacksonville)
- Mount Hood -- especially the scenic railway!
- The Oregon Coast -- all 363 glorious miles FREE and open-to-the-public!
What are some other restaurants for my Oregon dining bucket list?
Foodies: take heart! The above list is merely the beginning of the dining deliciousness that awaits in Oregon. Some of our other favorite restaurants in OR include:
- Dump City Dumplings
- Restaurant Beck - the most romantic restaurant in Oregon
- Spork - Spork is a delightful fusion spot in Bend featuring Mexican eats, Asian plates, and craft cocktails in a wholly unique venue, making it a winner for virtually everyone in your dining party. If the weather cooperates, dine outside for a fun and quirky eating experience!
- Oma's Hideaway
- Pelican Brewing - perhaps *the* most scenic waterfront restaurant in OR!
- Noble Rot - Noble Rot has some of the most beautiful views of lovely PDX. Dine al fresco in this fourth-story rooftop restaurant, and bask in the sublime scenery and ambiance of the Rose City. Noble Rot is a wonderful example of Oregon's cutting-edge culinary scene; with its own garden and ecosystem, Noble Rot takes "farm-to-table" dining to a whole new, wholly wondrous level.
- Soter Vineyards - Located in the winsome Willamette Valley, Soter Vineyards is a picturesque place that seems almost too beautiful to be real. Soter is committed to sustainability and biodynamics, operating within a regenerative farming system focused on biodiversity, integration of plants and animals, and soil health. The food reflects this love and care; it's some of the freshest and most vibrant you'll ever taste. As the fall foliage peaks in Oregon, we can't imagine a more beautiful place to dine!