This is the top-rated restaurant in Newport. It is located in the historic part of Newport, on the bay. Amazingly, we found a close parking place. The wait to be seated was about 40 minutes, but the weather was glorious so we enjoyed watching the fishing boats enter and exit the harbor.
There is seating inside and out.
These crab are in the very appealing display case at the restaurant. All the fish in the case are labeled with where they where, when, and, by what method, they were caught, and by whom. The cod was caught by the F/V Fish & Chips. An apt catch by a vessel so named. Patrons can buy uncooked fish to take home. Cans of tuna are packed down the street. The large cans were not cheap at $7.95.
We were going to explore the art galleries and gift shops in the historic district, but we couldn't find a place to park, so we went to Yaquina Head Lighthouse (Penny's favorite). Our National Park pass got us all in at no cost. The visitor center now has wonderful displays about the birds and sea-life of the area, as well as the history of the lighthouse. There is access to fascinating tidepools on the beach below at low tide. Puffins often nest on a large rock just offshore. The lighthouse sits on Cape Foulweather. Can't imagine how it got that name. The wind was so strong, we gave up fighting it and returned to our coach for dinner.
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