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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2015
DINING REVIEW Of 1285 Restobar
Special Freelance Review
Popularity of a business is oft en a good indicator
of the quality so when the outdoor tables at 1285
Restobar are occupied on a cool and drizzly
aft ernoon, we decided that it must a good place to
eat. We went inside where diners were seated at
almost all the tables and the bar and the outdoor
seating on the enclosed patio was almost full as
well. Bright yellow walls, the wood bar area and
the patio enhanced by lots of greenery and hanging
lights welcomed and cheered us. Th e smell of pizza
waft ed through the air and all around was lively
conversation. Lots of locals were in the house talking
with each other between tables and at the bar,
enjoying a lovely evening and sharing conversation
in a family friendly environment.
Some diners were just leaving so we were seated
within minutes and presented with our menus. Our
server returned promptly to take a drink order and
tell us the specials of the day. I chose the fi sh special
although I was tempted by many of the pasta entrees
and pizzas.
Soon, other diners began receiving their meals
and the dishes all showed generous portions and
enticing aromas fi lled the air. While we savored a
few sips of our pinot gris and enjoyed the activity
around us we noticed that people of all ages were
visiting and eating a variety of menu items. Th e
Fall Soups
menu is not incredibly large but has enough variety
to please most diners with burgers and salads to
pasta dishes, seafood, chicken, lamb & beef entrees.
Several appetizers are available as a prelude to
dinner or to provide a light meal. Th e Antipasta
Platter is a beautiful presentation of meats, cheeses,
olives and crusty bread with pesto sauce and the
pound of Steamer Clams are fragrant with white
wine, herbs, tomatoes and garlic with crusty bread
to soak up the tasty broth.
Everyone around us appeared to be enjoying
their meals and conversation was lively. Th e staff
bustled through the dining room serving, clearing
tables and seating new diners. Th e effi cient team
kept the fl ow of food and drinks moving in a timely
manner and we didn’t wait long for our meal to be
served.
My fi sh special was Grilled Mahi Mahi. It was
topped with a caper sauce and served with rice
pilaf and sauteed vegetables. Th e fi sh was perfectly
grilled, hot and fl aky tender and the caper sauce
enhanced the fl avors with its tart acidity . Th e
rice was a bit sticky but the fl avors of herbs and
vegetables overcame that slight problem. Sauteed
zucchini and yellow squashes, onions and red
peppers were cooked al dente and seasoned nicely
with salt & pepper. All of the items on my plate were
Daily Lunch & Dinner Specials
R OCKIN’
ROCKIN’
50% Bottled Wine Wednesdays
ROLLIN’
& &
ROLLIN’
$12 SPECIAL
Thursday Dinners
WE NOW HAVE CRAFT BEER ON TAP
RHODY WEEKEND
Surfside Restaurant
WINE WEDNESDAY Pan Seared Lemon Pepper Thyme Salmon
served with broccoli & lemon garlic rice
Surfside Restaurant
¼ LB. BURGER AND FRIES
w/ all the fixin’s
$6.00
Cherry Coke and Root Beer Floats
Available
CALL: 541-997-8263
88416 First Ave.
Restaurant
& Tea Room
We will be closed
until May 19th.
Enjoy the festivities
and see you
when we re-open!
195 Nopal Street • 541-902-0502
www.spiceinfl orence.com
Global & Northwest Fusion Cuisine
• Tuesday - Ladies Night $2 off entrée
• Wednesday - Burger & Brew $8.50
• Thursday - $4 Margaritas - $2.50 Tacos
Get your frequent diner card.
Pay for 7 entrees and get 8th one free (Up to $15 value)
TUE, WED, THUR: DINNER 3PM TO CLOSE
FRI, SAT, SUN: LUNCH AND DINNER 11:30 TO CLOSE • CLOSED MONDAY
541-997-1646 1269 Bay Street • Old Town Florence
at the perfect serving temperature. Others at my
table enjoyed Caesar Salad that was crunchy and
fresh with a perfect mixture of dressing, parmesan
cheese and croutons and topped with tender and
moist chicken breast. Th e third dinner was a tummy
fi lling 1285 Burger with a side salad. Th roughout
our meal, our server was attentive, providing the
right amount of service and delivering our check
promptly when we were fi nished.
Th e “open kitchen” area allows diners to
watch the food preparation activity and enjoy the
ambiance of this Bay Street mainstay. Over the
years this restaurant has changed and developed
from Pizza Express to Paisano’s to Vik’s Deli and
then its current iteration as a small but classy eatery
that maintains the pizza and pasta menu, but also
includes the seafood that coastal diners expect to
fi nd, a pleasing variety of meat dishes and a number
of vegetarian and gluten free options. Add to that the
bottled beer and microbrews on tap, the Northwest
and Italian wine options and the full bar with soft
drinks, coff ee, tea and desserts and you will fi nd the
complete dining experience.
1285 Restobar is located at 1285 Bay Street in
Old Town Florence, OR 97439 and is open Monday-
Sunday 11:00am to Close
THURSDAY: Grilled Sirloin
topped with bacon and mushrooms served with roasted carrots & Mashers
RHODY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY SPECIALS
Mahi Mahi or Grilled Sirloin
served with 4 scallops, coconut rice & salad
Open for Lunch & Dinner • Lunch Specials Daily
Reservations Suggested.
165 M APLE S T . • 541-997-9811•
Hours
Tues-Sat:
11:30am-9pm
WWW . MAPLESTREETGRILLE . COM
Prime Rib Wednesday
Includes yukon mashed
potatoes and salad. Only
$16
1285 Bay Street in Old Town Florence, OR 97439
(541) 902-8338
Hours: Monday-Sunday 11:00am to Close
Happy Hour: Monday-Friday 3:00pm to 5:00pm
The Grill & Lounge
at Sandpines
Lunch served Wed-Sun 11:30-5:00
HAPPY HOUR 2-5 Wed-Sun
Tasty Appetizers and Great Prices
FLORENCE FAVORITES~
We will be off ering our New dinner menu
on FRI and SAT nights from 5-8pm
Brown rice, eggs, milk, spices, brown sugar &
golden raisins. Served with
milk or half-&-half &
a dollop of whipped cream if you like.
1201 35th Street at Kingwood, Florence
Highway 101 & 35 St.
541-997-4623
Hi, Welcome Restaurant
to Mo’s
Mo’s
®
~ FEATURED LOW-CARB SELECTIONS ~
Every Month
Mo's Grilled,
has brought
"Motivation
SALMON:
Poached, in or special
Blackened
for Kids"
tables
which
raise
money
for
local
charities
CHICKEN BREAST: Boneless, Skinless Breast of Chicken
that are devoted to helping the wellbeing of local
SHRIMP SKEWERS: 2 Grilled Shrimp Skewers
children. This month FLORENCE HEAD START
All of the above are served with
local
charity
being
Green Beans is or the
Mixed
Steamed
Veggies
and honored.
a Shrimp Dinner Salad
NEW
By sitting at these
tables ITEMS
you help a
specific
local RIBS:
charity
each
Baby
Back and
Pork Ribs with the
BBQ PORK
every time. We James
thank Gang
you BBQ
for Sauce
that!
BLACKENED SALMON CEASAR SALAD
Mo’s Old
Town, Florence • Daily 11 am - 8 pm
®
Mo’s
Town,
Florence
• Daily
11 am - 8 pm
Serving Old
Bowls
of comfort
for Over
50 Years
Serving Bowls of comfort for Over 50 Years • 541-997-2185
OLD- FASHIONED
BROWN RICE PUDDING
Breakfast and Lunch 7 days a week from 7 am - 2 pm.
435 Highway 101 • 541-902-2449
Le Bouchon
P ROVISIONS
W INE B AR & S ALES - D ELICATESSEN
Locally Baked Pastries – Breads – Muffins
Sandwiches - Soup - Salads
• Big Fat Meat Loaf Sandwich
• Mac & Cheese • Broccoli & Cheddar Quiche
• Morning Glory Muffins
• Croissants (Ham & Cheese or Chocolate)
Weekend Wine Tasting • Wine of the Month
Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyard
Red - Pinot Noir • White - Gruner Velt Liner
Open Daily 10 am - 5pm • Closed Mondays
1277 Bay Street- Old Town Florence - 5 41-902 -1391
