Special Occasion Be it to celebrate a birthday, an anniversary or just because, visitors have some great restaurants to choose from in Cannon Beach for special moments. Housed in a cedar-shake building with a lovely brick patio downtown, the Bistro showcases masterful flavors with little fuss. The chef had a stint in Hollywood as the food stylist for the movie “Mrs. Doubtfire,” as well as positions at esteemed restaurants in San Francisco and elsewhere. Try the clam chowder, then go for an entree like lamb and bison ragout or a hearty soup featuring local seafood simmered in a Thai-inspired broth. The Stephanie Inn Dining Room offers upscale dining at a beachfront resort with a farm-to-table menu. Oregon-raised chef Aaron Bedard trained at the Western Culinary Institute and prides himself on finding the most succulent oysters from Netarts Bay, foraging for wild mushrooms and working with fishermen personally for the freshest Chinook salmon. Ask about his heritage blueberries, and don’t miss the Dungeness crab cakes. The Little Yellow House, formerly known as Newman’s at 988, offers classics like lobster ravioli and duck à l’orange in a charming converted home. New fine-dining restaurant Anna’s Table serves sophisticated cuisine made with a deep respect for the community and environment. Locally sourced seafood is a specialty, with dishes like apple-cider-glazed salmon. Come celebrate your favorite pro team finally making it to the playoffs with a Sunday Football menu that includes pulled-pork chili. ALEXANDRA PALLAS FOOD AND DRINK Anna’s Table cannonbeach.org 33
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