1. The Bridgewater Seafood Restaurant And Oyster Bar
City: Old Town Florence, OR
Category: Restaurants
Telephone: (541) 997-9405
Address: 1297 Bay St.
Description: This is the most upscale eatery in Old Town, where fresh fish is often cooked with a Cajun flavor. Some claim that it is the winner in the clam chowder contest with Mo’s. But only your palate can win that contest! Another hit here is the All-You-Can-Eat seafood dinner buffet for $10 or slightly more. Hours are 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. during the week and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends.
2. Mo’S
City: Old Town Florence, OR
Category: Restaurants
Telephone: (541) 997-2185
Address: 1436 Bay St.
Description: There are six Mo’s Restaurants along the Oregon Coast at Cannon Beach, Lincoln City, two at Otter Crest, Newport, and here at Florence. Located along the Siuslaw River dock, this particular outlet of the notable chowder palace chain is a big rambling place. With its reasonable prices, a large variety of seafood dishes, bustling service, and an atmosphere of fun at the beach, Mo’s is probably the most attractive restaurant in Old Town. Hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
3. Frames Of Florence-Gallery 101
City: Old Town Florence, OR
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (541) 997-2043
Address: 1361 1st St.
Description: While you are browsing through the shops in Old Town Florence, be sure to stop by the Frames of Florence-Gallery 101. This gallery exhibits Charles Draper’s color photos, Dan Looney’s watercolors and mixed media, Stephanie Lochow’s pottery, Tom Turk’s scrimshaw, Don Jenson’s gyotaku (fish rubbings), Lane Sharkey’s limited edition prints of dried flowers, and a permanent display of Barclay Cook’s black and white photographs of local scenes.