yamhill valley wine tasting

When there's great wine, there's always great food. That's especially true here in the Yamhill Valley where you have several excellent restaurants to enjoy the delicious coupling of food and wine.

Do you prefer a great meal with a famed Northwest microbrew?
No problem. We have many options to choose from.

Fine Dining

Fresh Palate Cafe
With menus that vary from season to season, and selections that compliment local boutique wines and the natural flavors of the Pacific Northwest, the mission of Fresh Palate Cafe is to provide the most pleasant dining experience possible. You may dine inside, where art is refreshed often, or, when the weather permits, on their expansive deck with a view of beautiful gardens and outdoor sculpture.

Bistro Maison
Bistro Maison, in historical downtown McMinnville, is the classic French bistro in the heart of Oregon's Wine Country.

Bon Appetit Management Company
Bon Appetit blends a tradition of fine service with creative planning and consistent event execution to bring satisfaction to their clients every time.

Cuvee Restaurant
The creation of Gilbert Henry, chef and owner of Portland's award winning Winterborne Restaurant, Cuvee serves local products prepared in the traditional Country French style.

Dundee Bistro
Founded in 1999 with full bar and fireside, courtyard, and private party seating, the Dundee Bistro is a milestone for the Ponzi family, who have owned and operated world acclaimed vineyards in the Yamhill Valley for 35 years.

Joel Palmer House
World-renowned chef Jack Czarnecki features wild mushrooms and other local ingredients at his acclaimed restaurant in Dayton.

La Rambla
Discover Northwest-inspired cuisine from Spain in the heart of Oregon Wine Country. You will find tempting menus for lunch and dinner as well as an extensive collection of Oregon and Spanish wines.

Nick's Italian Cafe
Since 1977, Nick's has served multi-course fixed meals and a la carte dishes that Gourmet Magazine said put McMinnville on the gastronomic map - for a reasonable price.










Casual & Pub Dining

Golden Valley Brewery & Pub
This small craft brewery, founded to revive a traditional style of brewing, is dedicated to producing ales and lagers of rare complexity and great balance. But it's not just about the beer. Golden Valley Brewery is known for its food.

3rd Street Pizza
Over that time, 3rd St Pizza Co. has become one of those businesses that define the downtown area. What makes 3rd St. Pizza Company so special? The employees? The fresh ingredients? The customers? "All three," says owner Gerry Hunter, "that, and a little bit of love."

Hotel Oregon
If omelettes are your weakness order up a breakfast in the hotel restaurant, also known for its burgers, pastas and green-leaf salads. Tip back one of the companies 200 signature ales from the rooftop bar, which looks out over the city lights to vineyard-laden hills.

Catering, Specialties, Groceries & Sandwiches

Harvest Fresh
We are a full-service grocery and deli. We make great boxed lunches for you to enjoy while wine tasting through Yamhill Valley. Fresh local and organic produce, gourmet cheeses, custom catered picnic fare, local wines and microbrews can be found at Harvest Fresh.

Haagenson's Catering
Haagenson's Catering and Mobile BBQ offers delicious party and wholesale slow-roasted BBQ including pulled pork sandwiches, pit-roasted hot wings, sliced BBQ tri-tip and whole smoked chickens. Their catering services include an array of down-home sides and are appropriate for private parties, corporate, community and winery events, tailgates, platters and party trays.

McGrills Etc.
McGrills Etc., a local family-owned culinary specialty store located in Historic Downtown McMinnville, carries thousands of gourmet kitchen products. We pride ourselves on offering our customers high-quality kitchen items at reasonable prices, and of course, the best customer service around!

Brigittine Monks' Gourmet Confections
Our Roman Catholic monastery manufactures quality gourmet fudge and truffles that receive accolades from candy experts and customers alike.

Honest Chocolates
Honest Chocolates makes and sells fresh handmade chocolates in historic downtown McMinnville. Discover the obsession: They use they own recipes for everything from honey caramels to cream centers and marshmallow.

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