Our annual dinner pays homage to the father of American cuisine, James Beard, who was born in Portland and spent his summers in Gearhart. At a time when French cooking was considered the only food with culinary sophistication, Beard introduced Americans to the food of his childhood, the food of the Pacific Northwest. We honor the chef and America’s first “foodie” with a multicourse dinner based on Beard’s love of the Oregon Coast. Courses are paired with Edgefield wines.

Discover why James Beard remained drawn to Gearhart, even after moving to New York – book a room to stay the weekend and explore this sliver of the Oregon Coast!

Please contact us directly if you have special dietary considerations at specialevents@mcmenamins.com

Menu:

James Beard’s Brioche en Surprise
Dungeness crab canapés
Local oysters, mignonette, horseradish
Paired with Gables Gin French 75

Charcuterie Plate
Pâté, house smoked salmon spread, sliced meats, spiced nuts and house-made crackers
Paired with Alambic 13

Razor clam cakes, summer root vegetable slaw with citrus slaw dressing
Paired with 2018 Poor Farm Pinot Gris

Hangar steak, new potatoes, grilled asparagus, red wine jus
Paired with 2017 Cuvée de l’Abri Rouge

Oregon berry crepe, Grand Marnier whipped cream
Paired with Blanc de Noir Kir Royale