Long Beach Peninsula Recommendations?

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Looking for recommendations for upcoming trip to Ocean Park area.  The Shoalwater Inn seems to dominate the web reviews, but looking for something a little more "local" -- 42nd Street Cafe? Has anyone been to the Sanctuary?  Any recommendations appreciated! Thanks!

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I've always heard such good things about the Shoalwater and a few years ago my husband and I were there and we had lunch in the pub. I remember the fondue we had was cold and lumpy and whatever else we had was not exciting, either. Maybe it was just an off day, I'm not sure, but I was not impressed. I would like to try the dining room sometime, but I was a little put off by my experience in the pub. I do have a recommendation, too. I have always enjoyed The Ark restaurant. The Scotch Salmon is my favorite menu item. Kristi

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If the Depot is still there, just southeast of Long Beach, near the Nor'wester B&B - you should go. We had very good meals there, top notch! Great atmosphere and service. If it was in Seattle, it'd be a favorite. Haven't been there for a year, so hope it's still there!

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I strongly recommend the Shoalwater. We ate there on our ten-day trip through Washington and Oregon, and that was the best meal we ate. And we ate a lot! The duck was the best I've ever had. That is a high compliment since I used to live in New Orleans and have ordered duck in the best resetaurants there (Emeril's, NOLA, Bayona, etc.). I also thought that the sides were impressive. Wish I could remember what they were, but we were there months ago. We didn't go to 42nd Street, but we met some nice folks who ate at both restaurants. They said they liked 42nd Street and the Shoalwater about the same.

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I just found this post! This area is my passion! The 42nd Street Cafe is a must for dinner! You will love it there. We dined there several times this summer and were never disappointed. The Shoalwater is very nice, but more pricey and fine dining than the 42 Street Cafe. I love the pan fried oysters there. www.shoalwater.com Yes to the Sanctuary! We loved this place. Only open a few nights a week for dinner, tho so call before you go. The Swedish meatballs are excellent and they serve a really good bisque soup there. The salmon was actually caught and filleted the am of our meal, so it was wonderful. The vanilla creme with huckleberry sauce was wonderful for dessert. Yes, try them all of you can! I haven't been to the Ark, we didn't make it up that far but I know it is a four-star place like the Shoalwater. Report back and let me know how you like these places. You're making me miss this area now, you know!! We were so fortunate to be able to dine out 23 consecutive nights in a row in this area from Seaview to Cannon Beach. Lots of great places! ***kim***

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