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Sweet Basil's Cafe

271 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, OR 97110
503-436-1539
Ranked #13 of 34 restaurants in Cannon Beach
4.0 of 5 stars 82 Reviews
Price range: INR394 - INR732
Cuisines: American, Healthy, Vegetarian
Good for: Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Dessert
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Good for: Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Dessert
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3 reviews 3 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

My wife and I were busting canon beach for our anniversary. Of all the awesome food choices cannon beach has to offer we wanted something light and great tasting and that's exactly what we got. The cafe is tucked away down town. It's small but the atmosphere is quiet and homebody like. I had the sweet basil shrimp sandwich which... More

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Portland, Oregon
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

Ya gotta look for it...once found,a great place to eat either lunch or dinner..Friendly,clean and with an open kitchen.John the owner and chef has a very good variety of dinner options which includes a wine suggestion.Good service and fairly priced all things considered.The pork Osso Bucco in a red wine/tomato sauce over creamy polenta....... smashing !! Cannon Beach has several... More

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Grants Pass, Oregon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Sweet Basil's is tucked down a short walkway and well worth the walk off of Hemlock, The menu is scrumptious for lunch. Its commitment to quality and immediately. Its commitment to healthy selections is evident from the menu. It is small and each meal is prepared as ordered...not sitting in a heating tray. You may need to wait a bit... More

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Beaverton, Oregon
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

we stopped here for lunch because they had outdoor seating and we had our dog with us. a nice find just off hemlock on the northern end of town -------a complete variety of healthy food finds -- from the "usual" seafood-poultry-pork entrees to vegetarian and vegan options all items served are from local farms and each item is prepared as... More

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Seattle, Washington
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78 helpful votes 78 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012
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While staying in Wheeler we discovered that finding a meal after 5pm out of tourist season is a bit of a challenge. We first stopped at the Irish Table but were told it would be an hour and a half. Not wanting to kill time in a town where everything was closed we headed down to the Sweet Basil Cafe.... More

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Olympia, Washington, United States
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

Warm welcome. Felt like friends and home. The owner comes and talks to you about the food and wines you may want to try or add to your meal. Expert on wine in a non challenging way! The meal was savory and perfect. Very interesting offerings and unusual! Very reasonable prices! More

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Poulsbo, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

Sweet Basil's cafe is the perfect place to eat in Cannon Beach. They're closed on monday & tuesday until summer but hands down my favorite lunch / dinner spot in Cannon Beach. Try their fantastic paninis, sandwiches & wraps and don't forget dessert. Next time you're in Cannon Beach make sure to stop by. More

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Cannon Beach, Oregon, United States
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

My wife and I are locals and enjoyed our entire experiance. Had salumi plate with a nice wine, then the best etoufee ever. Friday night live jazz band and good atmosphere. We will definately be regulars. Cajun weekend first of each month. See you there. More

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Portland, Oregon
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

Waited far too long to get under-seasoned, limp eggplant. Followed up 20 minutes later by overcooked shrimp and canned artichokes. The waiter did come by our table 3 times to tell us the food was coming right out and on the third pass, asked if we were upset. So he obviously knew we were not happy diners because he bothered... More

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See 3 more reviews by FrizzleD_12 for Cannon Beach
Washington State
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

Went for dinner the first night and had the stuffed portabella mushroom with crab and a side salad. It was simply amazing. The crab was freshly caught that day (I asked the chef myself). Also, our family usually harvests our own crab and there is a big difference between fresh and frozen. The plate was beautiful and definitely enough to... More

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