Tidal Raves - Depoe Bay, Oregon restaurant

Tidal Raves - Depoe Bay, Oregon restaurant 

It's spring time in Oregon and what better way to spend a sunny Oregon weekend than a stay at the Oregon coast. You never quite know what the weather is going to be like when visiting the Oregon coast, but we were the lucky ones this time with sunny weather the whole weekend.

I spent the weekend at the Oregon coast for this Easter weekend where we did plenty of eating out. On Friday we drove from Yachats, Oregon to Lincoln City, Oregon. On our way we stopped for lunch at a small eatery called Tidal Raves, located right off highway 101 in Depoe Bay. The location was great with views overlooking a cove and the natural beauty of the Oregon coast line.

For lunch I had fish tacos, served with black beans and white rice. The tacos were really good, they had a cilantro dressing on them that made the dish. The fish was grilled perfectly and tasted great. The rice was topped with a red chile sauce that went really well with the cilantro dressing of the tacos. The cost of the fish tacos was $12.50 which is a little spendy compared to what I'd want to spend on a typical lunch, but with views overlooking the ocean it might be a good place to grab a lunch if you're ever driving up the central Oregon coast.

Overall, the food tasted great and you really can't beat the location and ambiance of this Oregon coast restaurant, I'd typically like to see a little lower prices for lunch but I guess sometimes you have to pay for a great view.

You can check out their menu online: http://www.tidalraves.com/

Baugette Vietnamese Sandwiches - Corvallis, Oregon

Baguette Vietnamese Sandwiches - Corvallis, Oregon

Baguette vietnamese sandwiches, downtown Corvallis, OR

Looking for a place to get some ethnic food in Corvallis, Oregon? Check out Baguette in downtown right on 4th St. It’s a little sandwich shop with a minimalist menu. There are maybe a dozen options for different styles of Vietnamese sandwich. I believe all the sandwiches were under $5, which in my book is a great price for a cheap meal. Inside the eatery is very clean and the employees are all friendly and helpful.
I elected to get the “original” which consisted of Vietnamese ham and Asian style BBQ pork on a baguette and topped with cucumber, carrots, cilantro and an excellent tasting sweet chili sauce. The sauce really made the difference in the sandwich.
If you’re looking for a good tasting sandwich and you’re tired of eating at Subway I’d recommend checking this place out.

Baazar - Mediterranean food in Corvallis, Oregon

Baazar - Corvallis, Oregon Mediterranean food

Located in south town Corvallis, Oregon on third street there lies a small market dedicated to middle-eastern foods. Toward the rear of the market lies an unsuspecting restaurant that serves middle-eastern cuisine. I have seen it driving by and always wanted to check it out so I finally had the opportunity to go in today. I went there for lunch and was delightfully surprised. It's not a huge space but there was plenty of tables available. I was greeted by helpful attendant at the counter and immediately seated. I was hoping to not spend a lot so after browsing the menu I decided on a falafel sandwich, that included falafel wrapped in pita bread with cucumber, lettuce and dressing; and to drink I couldn't resist trying the moroccan tea, a green tea with a hint of mint. Both the sandwich and tea were great as well as the service. The attendant was very courteous and was quick to respond anytime I needed something. For my whole meal I paid around $10 and it was enough food to keep me happy. Overall, I'd say I had a good experience and will probably go there again. They have a mango lassi for $2.50 that I'd like to try some time. If you're looking for Mediterranean food in the mid-Willamette Valley I would definitely recommend trying this place out.

The average price for the entrees are around $10

http://www.oregonbazaar.com/about-us.html