Restaurants in Seaside and Gearheart
In Seaside
If you're looking for a quick meal, some picnic food, or something to take back and cook in your room, drop by the old-timey Bell Buoy Crab Co., 1800 S. Roosevelt Dr. (tel. 800/529-2722 or 503/738-6354; www.bellbuoyofseaside.com), which sells not only cooked Dungeness crabs, but also award-winning chowder, smoked salmon, fresh seafood, and shrimp or crab melts.
- New American
Maggie's on the Prom
When Yummy’s Wine Bar closed, Maggie’s on the Prom became the only fine-dining restaurant left in Seaside. It caters to a food-conscious clientele, including guests at the boutiquey Seaside Oceanfront Inn, where it occupies the first floor and provides room service. The menu here…$$ - American
McMenamins Sand Trap
This oceanside outpost of the McMenamins brewpub empire overlooks the oldest golf course in Oregon and melds a classic country-club atmosphere with the McMenamins’ Deadhead aesthetic. The menu sticks mostly to tried-and-true pub standards—burgers, pizzas, and fish and chips. However,…$ - Sandwiches/Northwest
Pacific Way Bakery & Cafe
This former mom-and-pop grocery store in the center of Gearhart has a classic Cape Cod–style beach feel and is a favorite place to dine in tony, well-heeled Gearhart (if you’re staying in Seaside and want a special dinner, come here). The vintage interior harkens back to the 1930s…$$In Gearhart
