Anna's By The Sea - Gold Beach

If I could give Anna 's 10 stars, I certainly would. A fantastic, original dining experience. Peter is the chef and owner of Anna 's. No airs here, just great cooking. Peter cooks right out there in the open, nothing to hide, why shouldn 't he be proud? The guy is an all-round artist. He designed and installed all the woodwork in the restaurant including the gorgeous curved wood ceiling. His daughter, Carrie, is the efficient, friendly hostess and server. She offered to take a picture of us when she saw me snapping away for this review. So nice! (I 'll add pictures later after I Perusing the menu, you find information such as which drinks are killer and how everything there is prepared with a complete lack of pretension, intermingled brilliantly with Peter 's humorous gems. It 's actually FUN to read the menu. I took one home for a souvenir! The food is very special. Peter clearly takes great pride in plating special dishes you can 't find anywhere else. We started with the made-in-house prosciutto appetizer: lamb, duck and beef prosciutto with duck butter and cracklings to spread on small pieces of fresh rye bread, sliced very thinly. Ooh la la, what a treat! Yum! Their house salad is filled with beautiful, just-picked greens, cucumbers and tomatoes, dressed delicately in a special olive oil, Maldon salt and preserved lemon. It really works. Could possibly be the best salad I 've ever eaten. No joke. All the entrees were excellent. The 4 of us had chicken livers, the flat iron steak, the poached cod and the duck. Everything was prepared to perfection with perfect sides. The meal starts with friendly greetings and warm towels and just continues from there!! Anna 's would be 5 star in downtown Portland. Gold Beach is very fortunate to have this outstanding bistro right in the middle of their town! Don 't miss it! Tip: You MUST make reservations. If you call before 4:30, leave a message. Peter will call back to confirm, and you have to be ready or someone else will gladly take your table!

Ah, bellisimo! What a fabulous little place tucked a block off of Hwy 101! We didn't make reservations, but they are certainly recommended. Because we didn't, we were seated at the counter, but it was comfortable. There are only about half a dozen tables, so the experience is up close and personal with the chef and his server. The menu lists a number of very special spirits, so we started the evening with one of the special cocktails on the menu. I had the Rose Variations and hubby had an Anna's martini. We shared a special salad that is made with some of the freshest and sweetest snap peas I ever remember putting in my mouth. The whole combination of ingredients was wonderful! For our main course, I had the poached Black Rockfish and hubby had the flat iron steak that was drizzled with truffle oil. What I really, really wanted to indulge in was one of the charcuterie and house made cheese plates I saw prepared for others, but I knew the ol' gall bladder wouldn't be having any of it. But I did indulge in an Eau de Vie a distilled fruit brandy) for desert! Although attire can be casual, this is an upscale dining experience and priced accordingly. I really wish I could upload the photos I took of the interior and food, but the app will not access all of my photos :

Delicious sophisticated food, prepared by owner/chef Peter in his open kitchen. I called ahead, and he happily adjusted to accommodate my dietary needs. The pea pod salad was fresh from the garden, and we shared the killer tomato soup. Entrees were duck breast and rock fish accompanied by roasted mashed potatoes and beets with a hint of clove. Wines by the glass suited each course, even the salad. For dessert we shared the homemade honey grand marnier ice cream. Thanks Peter for a lovely evening. Small intimate dining. Make a reservation.

If you are planning a trip to Gold Beach or just passing through (like we were) be sure to make a reservation to Anna's for dinner. This place is a small, yet charming, restaurant run by Peter and his wife. They will make you feel at home immediately upon sitting down. Peter will help you select wines or liquors that pair well with each dish, which we loved. We ordered the cheese charcuterie which included three cheeses (all made by Peter), nuts and dried apricot, and bread. Lovely appetizer. Then we ordered the Alaskan scallops that were on a bed of Israeli pearl couscous. We are from Alaska so we tend to be picky with our seafood. Well these scallops did not disappoint. The scallops were perfectly cooked, moist, and lightly salted. My partner ordered the ribeye and it was seasoned wonderfully and paired with sautéed beets and these delicious crispy mashed potatoes. Finally, we finished our night at Anna's with some unique top-shelf liquors (Calvados and Cognac) and Peter's homemade ice cream which was truly delightful! We loved how every dish was made with thought and care. This was our first time visiting Anna's and we will most definitely be back!

This is a wonderful little spot! We were lucky to get a seat at the bar as we arrived without reservations. We saw a few other groups get turned away as it is a small space. Peter and his wife make you feel as though you are visiting a friend for dinner. And that friend is an amazing chef cooking just for you! We enjoyed our meal at a slow relaxed pace. To start we had the charcuterie plate, fresh bread, and tomato soup, all very good. I had the ribeye steak with a potato pancake and beets the best beets I've ever had. My husband had veal. Both of us enjoyed our meals. We hope to be back when in the area again.