Restaurants in Ocean Shores, Washington

Beach activities dominate the Ocean Shores recreational scene. Bike, hike, or beachcomb along six miles of compacted sandy beaches. Or head a bit inland and kayak, canoe or explore more than 23 miles of lakes, canals and old growth rain forest. During peak migration periods, more than 250 species of birds rest in the area, making it a bird-watching paradise. Build up your appetite, then head to one of these restaurants.

Galway Bay Irish Pub

Keeping with tradition, this Irish pub features traditional Irish food and live music on weekends. While you can also order sandwiches, rack of lamb, or steaks from the American menu, take a peek at the traditional menu featuring sausage rolls, shepherd's pie, pasties, or bangers and mash. Even the breakfast menu serves Irish fare. A number of Irish beers, several microbrews and wines complete the menu. Check out the beer garden in the summer. Visit the gift store for a variety of Irish CDs, food, clothing and gifts.

Galway Bay Irish Pub
880 Point Brown Ave. NE
Ocean Shores, WA 98569
(360) 289-2300
galwaybayirishpub.com/

Mariah's Restaurant and Lounge

Fresh seafood prepared in a variety of ways waits for you at this restaurant affilitated with the Polynesian Resort. Open daily for dinner and on Sundays for a brunch buffet, Mariah's Restaurant and Lounge serves seafood-oriented entrees, sandwiches, salads, and pasta dishes. Stop in for happy hour specials on weekdays, and enjoy the action on the big-screen television before you head into the dining room.

Mariah's Restaurant and Lounge
615 Ocean Shores Blvd., NW
Ocean Shores, WA 98569
(360) 289-3361
thepolynesian.com/amenities-restaurant.htm

Emily's Restaurant

Named after an elder of the Quinault Indian Nation, Emily's Restaurant offers ocean views combined with fresh, Northwest dishes focused on seafood and beef. Located at the Quinault Beach Resort, the fine dining facility is open Saturday and Sunday for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Weekdays, Emily's is open for dinner only. On Fridays, Emily's features a seafood buffet. A buffet also is available Wednesday nights and for Sunday brunch.

Emily's Restaurant
78 Wash. 115
Ocean Shores, WA 98569
(360) 289-9466
quinaultbeachresort.com/finedining.html

Article Written By Nancy Wagner

Nancy Wagner is a marketing strategist, speaker and writer who started writing in 1998. Her articles have appeared in "Home Business Journal," "Nation’s Business," "Emerging Business," "The Mortgage Press," "Seattle: 150 Years of Progress," "Destination Issaquah" and "Northwest," among others. Wagner holds a Bachelor of Science in education from Eastern Illinois University.

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