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.
McMinnville
See the Spruce Goose and take a water slide out of a 747, all in one afternoon. The aviation museum is impressive even if you’re not a plane person, and the adjacent Wings & Waves Water Park is a hit with kids of all ages. Just a 5-minute drive from downtown McMinnville.
McMinnville
Focused on German and Czech-style lagers, with a straightforward taproom in McMinnville’s Granary District that’s easy to pair with dinner plans. One of Oregon’s only all-lager breweries, small and no-frills but the beer is excellent. A favorite among craft beer lovers who appreciate traditional styles done right.
McMinnville
Open May – Oct on Thursdays, with local produce, meat, cheese, flowers and dry goods.
McMinnville
Equally good for the bar (Patrick mixes up classic + creative cocktails) as it is for a date night-worthy dinner in the dining room. Make sure to reserve a table for the dining room; walk-ins are accepted at the bar, but it’s small and can sometimes fill up.
McMinnville
Fresh and delicious latin-american cuisine on Third Street. We love the tacos, taquitos, and pollo en aji (for dinner). They’re also now serving breakfast, which is much needed on Third Street! Indoor and outdoor seating, family-friendly vibe.
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]
McMinnville
A third gen coffee spot in the Granary District, roasting our favorite beans in the area. Try the Woodsman (a killer cappuccino lightly sweetened with maple), or a pourover Ethiopian.
McMinnville
We do all our grocery shopping here at this convenient spot on Third Street, within walking distance to The Park House. Lots of organic and local produce, fresh meats, cheeses, and dry goods in the bulk bins. For a quick, short-wait lunch, grab a sandwich or salad from the deli eat at their outside tables.