The Cheesecake From This Underappreciated Oregon Restaurant Is Melt In Your Mouth Good
By Catherine Armstrong|Published August 21, 2018
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Writer, editor and researcher with a passion for exploring new places. Catherine loves local bookstores, independent films, and spending time with her family, including Gus the golden retriever, who is a very good boy.
If you love dessert, then cheesecake might be a favorite. But did you know that not all cheesecake is made for dessert? Check out this restaurant in Astoria, where you’ll find a unique menu item that’s absolutely divine.
You'll find Bridgewater Bistro right on the Columbia River, beneath the Astoria-Megler Bridge. The address of the restaurant is 20 Basin St., Astoria, OR 97103.
The light, airy ambiance includes natural wood and stone that integrates nicely with the huge windows and makes you feel as though you're part of the landscape.
And did we mention the view? You'll have incredible bridge and river views right from every table in the house. You'll also enjoy patio dining with this same view when the weather's pleasant.
Everything on the menu here is absolutely amazing, from the wild salmon to the locally-sourced sirloin... but there's one menu item that's so unique and creative that you'll definitely want to include it in your order.
The Dungeness crab cheesecake on the Small Plate Menu is unlike anything you've ever tried. Tender Dungeness crab is folded right into the cheesecake, which sits on a pecan crust. It's then covered in a wild mushroom meunière sauce that will make your mouth melt. Choose it as a starter, or pair it with other small plates for a meal.
At the end of your meal, perhaps you'd like some more cheesecake? Bridgewater Bistro doesn't limit its creativity to the dinner menu. The restaurant offers seasonal sweet cheesecakes that are fresh and innovative, like this lavender-infused cheesecake topped with wild blackberry-pinot noir sauce.
In addition to its many dining awards, Bridgewater Bistro has also received several awards for its wine. The 300-bottle selection is carefully chosen by the sommelier, and the staff here will be happy to help you find just the right pairing for your meal (and a dessert wine to pair with your cheesecake).
Visit Bridgewater Bistro to enjoy cheesecake for dinner and dessert! It's open for lunch and dinner daily, starting at 11:30 a.m., and for Sunday brunch from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Visit Bridgewater Bistro’s website for a full menu and more information, and follow its Facebook page to see what’s on special today. Have you tried the crab cheesecake at Bridgewater Bistro?
