My all-time favorite memory on the Oregon Coast is that of the Pixie Kitchen, located in Lincoln City. I remember my parents taking me  there to eat and then onto Pixieland to play, which was about 3 miles away in the community of Otis.
At Pixieland, you could ride their old steam train (Little Toot), catch a live show, get some tasty treats such as their popular scones, and ride amusement rides. The log flume at Pixieland was my favorite. I know that there is a black-and-white photo of me on something like an egg-beater ride with tiger cars floating around somewhere. If I happen to get hold of it, I'll post it here. Do you have any special Pixie Kitchen memories you'd like to share? I'd love to have you post them in the form near the bottom of the page, for all to read and enjoy. ;)
Then-Governor Tom McCall dedicated Pixieland to the families of Oregon on June 28, 1969. Sad to say, Pixieland was only around for 4 years before it was torn down. I'm not sure why. Pixie Kitchen History Pixie Kitchen was a very popular tourist stop because of the motif and atmosphere it generated. It's slogan was, "Heavenly Food on the Oregon Coast." There are a few treasures from the restaurant floating around out there, such as mugs, Pixieland t-shirts and plates. The first incarnation of this very special place opened in 1948 and was called Pixie Pot Pies. Located in Wecoma Beach and owned by Mr. and Mrs. T.C. Gallagher and Loren Cleoworth, it was primarily a take-home pie service, but peach and berry cobblers could be eaten on the premises. 
On May 21, 1953, the enlarged and redecorated restaurant opened as Pixie Kitchen under the new ownership of Jerry and Lu Parks, former owners of the Crab Boiler near Seaside. Dinners included entrée choices of seafood, steak, prime rib, pork chops, or chicken.
Special attention was paid to children as customers, with "specially-trained" waitresses, children's portions, place mats that folded into pixie hats and gifts of surprise candy gifts.
Attractions such as the Pixie Garden that included wonderful mechanized, moving pixies of all kinds  captured the imagination of visitors. These wonderful little scenes could be seen through the windows of the restaurant (see the photo to the left). When I was a kid, I would sit the whole time we were there and watch all the stuff going on.
One amusement was a special set of mirrors in the front. One placed near the entrance made a person look tall and thin and read "You Look Hungry". Another, near the exit made one look short and fat and read, "Guess You Had Enuff". Haha! The Pixie Kitchen was a landmark for coastal visitors for thirty years. It closed in 1983, but had a short revival in 1985 under the operation of Mike and Anne Baxter. Soon after, it closed for good. After that, the building became Brandon's Nightclub and then a residence. Unfortunately, the building caught fire and was never restored. Even today, the Pixie Kitchen is remembered fondly by thousands of visitors. I, for one, miss it a lot.
The Original Pixie Kitchen Clam Dip Recipe 
Ingredients:
8 oz cream cheese
1/2 Teaspoon garlic salt
8 oz minced clams
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
1 Tablespoon Mayonnaise
1/2 Teaspoon Monosodium Glutamate
Drain clams, reserving liquid. Mix all ingredients and use the liquid for thinning mixture to desired consistency.
Let stand 4 to 7 days. Ready?....Set?....EAT!! ;)
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I would like to thank Anne Hall, Director of the Historical Museum in Lincoln City for this great information.
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West Moved to East
Yes, as many of us now in their 50's remember so fondly, Pixie Kitchen was a MUST as a child.
I remember the mirrors at the reception area - the ...
Fond Memories of the Pixie Kitchen
I'm not sure how accurate my memory is, but it seems like my mom and dad used to take me to Pixie Kitchen quite a bit when I was a kid. I was somewhere ...
Pixie-phernalia
Well, our family always took a yearly vacation, no matter what, no matter how little money my parents had...and that meant a week at the beach.
We'...
Pixie Kitchen
I grew up just a block north of the Pixie Kitchen on HWY 101. I well remember in the late 50's and 60's the large amount of cars that would be parked ...
Dad Came To America To Work At Pixie Kitchen
My dad, a Dane, met Jerry and Lu Parks on a ship in South America in 1962. They offered him a job in America, "the Land of Opportunity."
Dad came ...
My 18th Birthday at Pixie Kitchen
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My best friend and her boyfriend surprised me with dinner at the Pixie Kitchen in Lincoln City. What a blast that was! I have such fond memories as a ...
Pixie Land....
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My family always went to the Oregon coast for vacations. Specifically, we always went to Lincoln City, and we usually camped at Pixieland .
I ...
Fried Chicken and Cod Fish Balls
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We always went to Pixie Kitchen for dinner when my family would go to the beach when I was young.
Later, after I was married, I took my husband there....
Fond Memories of the Pixie Kitchen
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I remember in the 70's going to Pixieland and the Pixie Kitchen restaurant . My whole family was excited to see the little pixies moving!
We had ...
Being a Child at the Pixie Kitchen
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I started going to the Pixie Kitchen about 1958. I have gone back a few times since, sorry to say when the second owners had it...it just was not the ...
Yup, I Remember Pixie Kitchen
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Yep I sure remember the Pixie Kitchen.
I was born in 1975 and remember eating there right up until it closed in the early 80s, but my parents and grandparents ...
Pixie Kitchen
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We have such special memories of pixie kitchen but recently my mom and I are arguing about the location of Pixie Kitchen.
Can anyone tell me what is ...
My Addiction
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I used to live in Salem and my parents would take us to Lincoln City. We would always stop at Pixie Kitchen. I almost always ate a hamburger, but never ...
Clam Chowder and Pixie Lover
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We used to go to Lincoln City a lot in the 60's.
It was my Mom and her girlfriends' getaway place. They would take myself and the four other children ...
Pixie Kitchen: My FAVORITE restaurant as a very small child!
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Well, I was very little when the Pixie Kitchen closed in the 80s, but the photos I've seen of it have brought back fond memories of eating there with my ...
Loved Pixie Kitchen & Pixie-land
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WOW! I have many, many wonderful childhood memories of visiting both Pixie Kitchen & Pixie-land with my family.
The food was wonderful, but what ...
First and Last trip to Pixie Kitchen
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I don't remember exactly how old I was, probably around 7 or 8. I just remember my parents being so excited to surprise me with a trip to eat at Pixie ...
Pixie Kitchen & Pixieland Token
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I collect trade tokens and came across this one.
It is well worn from much use, I imagine. The other side is the same, but says, "Pixie-Kitchen" at ...
Pixie Kitchen - A Magical Restaurant
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I have always had fond memories of my few trips to Pixie Kitchen as a preteen in the early 80's.
I grew up on the Oregon Coast (Florence) and The Pixie ...
Pixie Kitchen Employee
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My mother worked at the Pixie Kitchen in the 70's, when she was a teenager, as a singing waitress. She's always telling me stories of that time. I would ...
Pixie Kitchen - Childhood Magic
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Living in Salem with a cabin in Yachats, Oregon made for many childhood trips down the winding roads to the coast.
I remember every time we traveled ...
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