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.
McMinnville
Elevated but still casual, the Red Hills team’s McMinnville outpost has become our favorite happy hour and brunch spot (the salmon bene is amazing). Their streetside patio is warm weather perfection. At the Atticus Hotel; open for dinner.
Newberg
Delicious French-inspired options at approachable prices with warm, efficient 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: the Fish & Chips, Crab Louie and whatever fresh fish Sean has on the menu that day. Lots of outdoor dining; open every day for lunch and dinner with brunch on the weekends.
Newberg
Artisan New York style pizza and salad bowls in a speakeasy-esque space tucked behind the shops on College Street. Takeout and delivery also available.
Newberg
Thoughtfully and beautifully prepared seasonal dishes with a hint of a modern French feel. A great option for an elevated but not too fancy night out. Open for dinner, reservations required.
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 with a fun schedule: five course wine paired dinner Thursday through Saturday, gnocchi and pizza on Sunday, and a salad and pasta menu on Monday. Lunch served Thursday through Saturday. Reservations required.
Newberg
A dose of the Portland hip vibe right in downtown Newberg, with interesting and creative dishes with a local focus. We’re partial to the casual vibe of the tavern (head around the left side of the building to the back bar) and the Oregon wines on tap.
Newberg
Fine dining, but still cozy and comfortable. Rather than a table reservation, we prefer cozying up to the chef bar to watch all the action in the top-notch kitchen. The dishes are worth every penny, and the local wine list is hard to beat. An elevated lunch or high-end night out.