EXPLORELINCOLNCITY.COM 25 DATE-NIGHT DINING For dinner with a view, it’s hard to beat MIST Restaurant & Lounge at Surftides, where floor-to-ceiling windows frame the Pacific and the menu celebrates Northwest flavors, with seafood, steaks and pastas. Sip a cocktail by the fire or linger over dessert as the sun sinks into the ocean. Nearly every room at the Inn at Spanish Head boasts an ocean view — even one of the public women’s bathrooms. But the best vantage point may be from Fathoms Penthouse Restaurant & Bar on the 10th floor. Its menu is divided into two main categories, “Oceans” and “Farms,” guiding you toward fresh Yaquina Bay oysters and steamed lobster tails or grass-fed filet mignon. Whatever you choose, it’s sure to pair well with a local pinot noir and the panoramic views. If date night calls for gaming fun, Chinook Winds Casino Resort is the place to go. Take your winnings upstairs to the Rogue River Restaurant, where a nearly 180-degree view of the Pacific awaits. The standout dish is the Siletz Duet, featuring two hyperlocal entrées: elk medallions with marionberry chutney and grilled salmon in a silky pesto-cream sauce. For a more relaxed evening, Lincoln City has plenty of cozy date-night favorites. Grab a pint and dinner at McMenamins Lighthouse Pub, share oysters at the no-frills local hangout Shucker’s Oyster Bar or enjoy hearty coastal fare amid the nautical charm of Pier 101. Photo Alex Jordan Fathoms Penthouse Restaurant & Bar
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