Oregon Coast - Washington, Oregon and the Pacific Northwest - page 591

fast, an 800-DVD library and pleasant sitting areas are available to guests. Located on
the beach at the south end of town.

SO HIP IT YURTS

Many Oregon state parks along the coast offer modern yurts for 'luxury' camping.
These sport canvas walls, windows, electricity and heat (bathrooms are usually
outside). Furniture such as bunk beds and tables are included, but bring bedding.
Yurts are immensely popular in summer, so reserve way ahead.

Eating & Drinking

Sleepy Monk Coffee CAFE$
( 503-436-2796; www.sleepymonkcoffee.com ; 1235 S Hemlock St; 8am-2pm Mon & Tue, till
4pm Fri-Sun) For organic, certified fair-trade coffee, try this little coffee shop on the
main street. Sit on an Adirondack chair in the tiny front yard and enjoy the rich brews, all
tasty and roasted on the premises. Good homemade pastries too.

Lumberyard AMERICAN$$$
( 503-436-0285; www.thelumberyardgrill.com ; 264 3rd St; mains $8-28; noon-9pm Mon, Thu
& Sun, till 10pm Fri & Sat) This casual eatery has something for everyone, including rotisser-
ie specialties, pasta, pizzas, salads, steaks and six kinds of burgers (get one with four pat-
ties and finish it within 30 minutes for a free T-shirt!). There are booths for cozy dining,
a front patio for warm days and a bar area for easy drinking.

Newman's at 988 FRENCH, ITALIAN$$$ $$$

( 503-436-1151; www.newmansat988.com ; 988 S Hemlock St; mains $22-36; 5:30-9pm daily
Jul-mid-Oct, Tue-Sun mid-Oct-Jun) Expect a fine-dining experience at this small, quality
restaurant on the main drag. Award-winning chef John Newman comes up with a fusion
of French and Italian dishes such as marinated rack of lamb and char-grilled portabella
mushrooms with spinach and Gorgonzola. Desserts are sublime.

Irish Table IRISH$$$ $$$

( 503-436-0708; www.theirishtablerestaurant.com ; 1235 S Hemlock St; mains $20-29;
5:30-9pm Fri-Tue) Excellent restaurant serving a fusion of Irish-Pacific Northwest
cuisine, using local and seasonal ingredients. The menu is small and simple, but the