Food & wine travel, Oregon wine country lodging
Here's a curated list of where to eat, go wine tasting, shop and more in Oregon's wine country: our personal travel guide to the places we love most in Willamette Valley (including Newberg, Dundee, Carlton, McMinnville and Amity) and Portland metro areas.
We're eat-at-the-bar kind of people, are always looking for places where you can pull up a stool to a full menu. Here are a few of our faves.
Carlton
Crave-worthy sandwiches and comfort food is what they’re known for! My favorite sandwiches in the valley. The menu is hearty and satisfying, and the vibe is casual with indoor and outdoor seating. A great lunch stop when you’re tasting in the Carlton area.
McMinnville
Our favorite pizza in McMinnville, but so much more than that. Insanely good arancini, seasonal veggie dishes from local farms, a lovely wine list and a beautiful and comfortable dining room with… [read more]
Dundee
We’ve been enjoying Wooden Heart pizza and other wood-fired goodness from their food truck for years, so I was beyond excited about the opening of their new brick & mortar restaurant in Dundee! … [read more]
Newberg
Delicious French-inspired options at approachable prices with warm, efficient and friendly hospitality. The wine by the glass list has lots of fun options at equally fun prices, so you can try a few new things. Our go-tos: … [read more]
Newberg
After moving from their first location, Agrivino in Carlton, Chef Dario has set up in downtown Newberg and is serving up absolutely delicious Northern-Italian dishes. Lunch, dinner, and five course tasting menus are served, and they have fun pizza & gnocchi days on Sundays that are … [read more]
Newberg
Fine dining, but still relaxed and comfortable. Rather than a table reservation, we prefer cozying up in the lounge near the fireplace (where their over-the-top burger is on the menu) or grabbing a stool at the chef’s bar with a view of all the kitchen action. The dishes … [read more]
McMinnville
An extensive tapas/small plates menu and a great wine list with an upscale but not stuffy atmosphere. The happy hour (at the bar only) is a great bet for pre-dinner bites or an early dinner. Our favorite dishes: coffee-rubbed steak, … [read more]