If you’re craving some delicious, locally-sourced ocean-to-table cuisine, prepared with care and served up with a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean, then head to Meridian at Headlands Coastal Lodge in Pacific City, Oregon.
Many thanks to the Headlands Coastal Lodge & Spa for hosting our stay and for providing our complimentary brunch. This post may contain affiliate links.
Before I get started, let’s just take a moment to appreciate this beautiful plate of lox that Mr B had for brunch at Meridian when we stayed at Headlands Coastal Lodge & Spa last month.
Lox [Cold Smoked Salmon] with pickled red onion, capers, arugula, hard-boiled egg, cream cheese, and bagel
OK, now that we’ve gotten that out of the way, let me tell you a little about Meridian.
Casual Elegance on the Oregon Coast
We Oregonians are not known for our fussiness. Dressing up for a night out or a business meeting often just means wearing socks and putting on your “good jeans.” So it’s no surprised that Meridian, the newest upscale eatery on the Oregon coast, is all about casual elegance. Wear your (nice) jeans, your high-class heels, your fancy pants, or your little black dress – it’s all good. (Yes, baby…you can leave your hat on. 😉)
[Image courtesy of Headlands Coastal Lodge & Spa]
Meridian’s seating options include window-side tables with gorgeous views of the Pacific and cozy tables by the double-sided glass fireplace. At the far end of the dining room, a lovely indoor patio lounge overlooks the ocean, with accordion-style windows that open completely when warmer weather blows in.
In the evening, and particularly on weekends, you can often enjoy live music at Meridian. The night we were there, Kevin Welsh and Lucas Cook of Satellite Blooms kept us well-entertained with both with their original “soul-folk” tunes and solid covers of everyone from Cash to Cole to Radiohead.
During our stay at Headlands Coastal Lodge, Mr B and I had the opportunity to talk with Meridian’s Executive Chef Andrew Garrison, who shared with us his passion for connecting with local sources to provide the freshest ingredients he can find. From wild caught fish to locally farmed meats to forest-foraged greens, Chef Andrew and his culinary team proudly partner with Oregon and Pacific NW producers, growers and artisans to create a menu that joyfully celebrates the region’s bounty.
Potato stack with crème fraiche and salmon roe.
As I mentioned at the top of the post, Mr B and I enjoyed a wonderful brunch at Meridian. Our server was attentive, knowledgable, and friendly, and she gave us good insights about our menu selections. Our food arrived promptly, fresh and beautifully plated. We found the actual number of items on the menu somewhat limited (there were only about six or seven main choices on the brunch menu) but the quality of the dishes offered more than made up for any shortage of choices. We did not go hungry by any stretch, and I highly recommend both the lox and the Benedict.
Meridian at Headlands Coastal Lodge & Spa
33000 Cape Kiwanda Dr Pacific City, OR 97135-8011
HOURS: Open daily with menu availability below.
- Brunch/Lunch: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Dinner: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- Bar: 8:00 am – Close with extended hours seasonally
Phone: 503.483.3000
Note that while reservations are not required, they will will help the Meridian staff prepare your table and service for your upcoming visit. Also, if you have a special occasion coming up, they will make sure you have an ocean view, serve a private meal in one of the lodge dining rooms, or cater your outdoor gathering right on the beach.
Coming up next time: Meridian’s Executive Chef Andrew Garrison shares his tricks and techniques for making seared sturgeon!
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The Headlands turned out just beautiful! I love that we have a new place to eat right up the road from our beach house in Cloverdale now! Their cocktail program is on point too! We’ll be heading there tonight!
Oh wow, what a beautiful place to dine! All the food looks delicious too. If I’m ever in this area, I’ll go!
This place looks absolutely lovely! The hubs and I are looking for some new places at the beach for a no-kids getaway and we might check this one out!
It’s a really beautiful facility. The hotel accommodations are luxurious without being ostentatious, and the food at the restaurant is totally worth the trip.
That looks like a beautiful place. Apart from the place, your hotel looks mazing too. Food looks so amazing.
Looks like a lovely place to have a meal. Great for Mothers Day!!
They are serving a special Mother’s Day brunch this year!
Wow! Sounds like a incredible experience too! We don’t have many restaurants like that around here or ummm any for that matter…
Wow what a beautiful looking restaurant, I love that they have live music and that food just wow! I would so love to stop here for some food.
This brunch looks incredible! We really need to get out to the coast more often
Talk about awesome food and a good place to enjoy it. This is definitely a restaurant that I wouldn’t mind dining at. I think it’s beautiful!
I love the way this restaurant looks. And the food, yum yum, seems so fresh and delish. It’s perfect for a date or a celebration.
Meridian is just so beautiful. I love its interior decor and well, I can just imagine how much more beautiful its outdoor is; now that it provides a nice view of the sea. Anyway, the meals also look scrumptious! And a talk with Chef Andrew seems very awesome.
This place looks absolutely great. The pics are so attractive and mouthwatering.
What a cool spot. That food looks too good to eat. Like art on a plate.
Looks like a great place to enjoy a meal. I love all the pics you’ve shared in the post. I am looking forward to reading Meridian’s Executive Chef’s tips and tricks!
Wow this restaurant’s interior is so beautiful and I love the large windows with a view. I need to visit Oregon!
Wow this restaurant looks incredible. I will have to check it out if I am ever in the area!
That looks like a beautiful place and an amazing restaurant. I’m not sure if my taste buds are adventurous for some of that seafood, but it looks yummy!
Omg wow the restaurant looks incredible from that gorgeous panoramic views to the live music and food. But that food though….looks so good. I love a good benedict.
Oh my! That place looks wonderful. The food looks amazing as well. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
I’ve always wanted to visit Oregon and this looks like such an awesome place to visit! And what incredible food too!