| Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews |
When we are in Rainbow, Oregon on the upper McKenzie River, we always go to our favorite little diner, The Rustic Skillet. In fact, this is usually where we eat most of our meals. Sometimes, on the way back from Salem, we will drive an extra half hour out of our way just to visit with our friends there. This place runs like a well-oiled machine, and the staff never tells you no. You can order a huge variety of fantastic dishes for very reasonable prices, and their service is wonderful.
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| Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews |
Tom is the daytime cook and the owner. He has the knack, the touch and a love for preparing great food.
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| Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews |
| Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews |
This is our friend Sage, our server. She is the best! We have gotten to know each other over the years and we just love her. Sage can wait on the whole restaurant by herself, if need be. The other servers are great too.
| Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews |
There are always daily specials that are yummy. They just move the sign from table to table as you sit down, so that you can really study the offerings.
| Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews |
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| Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews |
A newer addition over the past year are the toy dinosaurs to keep you company as you eat. I really liked the shadows that they made on the windowsill.
| Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews |
| Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews |
| Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews |
| Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews |
Take a look at these homemade pies. They also bake their own bread.
| Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews |
| Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews |
| Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews |
And, you can order a cocktail and have a glass of wine or a beer, if you are so inclined.
So, if you are ever in the neighborhood, please stop in and have yourself something good to eat. Tell them that Cary and Kathy from La Pine sent you!
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