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.
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]
Dundee
Casually elegant restaurant in the heart of Dundee, next to Red Hills Market. Their fish & chips are to die for, the wine list superb, and the housemade pastas and woodfired pizzas are always on point. In terms of atmosphere, they have a beautiful patio for warm days… [read more]
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]
Newberg
If you’re a craft beer lover, this place can’t be missed. Wood-aged, wild yeast, farmhouse style beers made in an old wooden barn on a working family farm in Newberg. Seating is outside in their charming beer garden, but they have cover and heaters… [read more]