Must-see restaurants in The Willamette Valley & Wine Country

  • Rosmarino Osteria Italiana

    The Willamette Valley & Wine Country

    Originally from outside of Milan, chef Dario Pisoni prepares simple and delicious northern Italian dishes based on recipes inherited from his nonna …

  • Izakaya Meiji Company

    Eugene

    This hip izakaya (Japanese pub serving small plates) in the heart of the Whiteaker district draws nightly crowds with handcrafted libations, sake, shochu…

  • Painted Lady

    The Willamette Valley & Wine Country

    Accomplished chefs Allen Routt and Jessica Bagley use their wide travel and culinary experiences at this renowned restaurant in a renovated 1890s…

  • Valley Commissary

    The Willamette Valley & Wine Country

    Bolster your belly before wine tasting at this breezy, elevated daytime joint. For breakfast and brunch, try the pulled pork, egg and sweet potato burrito…

  • Bistro Maison

    The Willamette Valley & Wine Country

    This European eatery is one of McMinnville's, and the region's, best restaurants, serving up exceptional French dishes like duck confit, cassoulet …

  • Red Hills Market

    The Willamette Valley & Wine Country

    This deli-market has a great atmosphere, with its wines and gourmet food products surrounding a small cluster of diners in the main room. Head to the…

  • Joel Palmer House

    The Willamette Valley & Wine Country

    Renowned for its dishes built around wild mushrooms and Oregon truffles (often handpicked by the chef, Christopher Czarnecki), this highly lauded…

  • Krob Krua Thai Kitchen

    Eugene

    Superb Thai curries, noodles, salads, soups and wok-fired dishes are served at this joint in the same space as WildCraft Cider Works, where you can enjoy…

  • Beppe & Gianni's Trattoria

    Eugene

    One of Eugene's most beloved restaurants, Beppe & Gianni's serves up homemade pastas and excellent desserts. Expect a wait, especially on weekends.

  • Storrs Smokehouse

    The Willamette Valley & Wine Country

    The folks behind the upscale Painted Lady have taken their genius down home with this Southern-style barbecue joint. Brisket, pulled pork, ribs and wings…

  • Ruddick/Wood

    The Willamette Valley & Wine Country

    Set in a converted 1920s garage, this classy yet casual restaurant and tavern has perfected local, seasonal New American fare. The open kitchen, encircled…

  • Thistle

    The Willamette Valley & Wine Country

    Small but top-drawer restaurant run by Eric Bechard, an award-winning chef who fiercely believes in using local, organic ingredients whenever possible…

  • McMenamins on Monroe

    The Willamette Valley & Wine Country

    The Portland-based McMenamins chain has two bars in Corvallis, with basic comfort foods like cheeseburgers and pepperoni pizzas (along with their own…

  • Newbergundian Bistro

    The Willamette Valley & Wine Country

    This cozy bistro with an open kitchen serves up American classics like burgers, a wedge salad and oysters Rockefeller, plus European-inspired fare…

  • Best Little Roadhouse

    The Willamette Valley & Wine Country

    This family-friendly dining spot has a comfortable modern atmosphere with separate bar area and sports on TV. Out back is a mini-golf course sporting…

  • Word of Mouth Bistro

    The Willamette Valley & Wine Country

    If crème brûlée French toast sounds good, then make a beeline for this friendly and excellent bistro. Other tasty treats include cinnamon roll pancakes,…

  • Dundee Bistro

    The Willamette Valley & Wine Country

    This modern, popular restaurant is owned by Ponzi Vineyards and has a wine-tasting room next door. Dishes like Oregon Ling cod and chips, or pappardelle…

  • Baguette

    The Willamette Valley & Wine Country

    For a good, cheap lunch you can't do much better than this place. Vietnamese sandwiches come with fresh ingredients in French-style baguette rolls. You…

  • Wild Pear

    The Willamette Valley & Wine Country

    A popular deli, Wild Pear serves up tasty soups, sandwiches and salads, along with fancier options like a lobster melt. There's also a Greek wrap,…

  • Horse Radish

    The Willamette Valley & Wine Country

    Gourmet meals, cheese plates and a wine bar in the heart of Carlton, with weekly dinner specials (6pm to 8pm Friday and Saturday) featuring dishes like…

  • Marché

    Eugene

    This renowned Eugene restaurant bases its menu on fresh, seasonal and local produce and meats. There are gourmet sandwiches and wood-fired pizzas for…

  • Crescent Cafe

    The Willamette Valley & Wine Country

    Solid breakfast spot serving up comfort dishes like creamed chicken and biscuits with eggs, or a grilled ham and cheddar sandwich with caramelized onions…

  • Nick's Italian Cafe

    The Willamette Valley & Wine Country

    Going strong for over 30 years, Nick's was named one of 'America's Classics' by the James Beard Foundation in 2014. It doesn't offer slick, contemporary…

  • Sweet Life Patisserie

    Eugene

    Eugene's best dessert shop; think pecan sticky buns, savory croissants and pains au chocolat. Even the day-old pastries are delicious (and half price). It…

  • McMenamins North Bank

    Eugene

    Gloriously located on the banks of the mighty Willamette, this relatively modest (for a McMenamins) pub-restaurant boasts some of the best views in Eugene…

  • Original Pancake House

    Eugene

    This is an excellent place for breakfast. Go for bacon waffles, mandarin orange crepes, green chili and cheese omelet or one of the dozen kinds of…

  • Allan's Coffee & Tea

    The Willamette Valley & Wine Country

    A popular corner coffee shop grinding up local beans and offering snacks like soups, salads, sandwiches and wraps, plus milkshakes and smoothies. Live…

  • Tina's

    The Willamette Valley & Wine Country

    This small, renowned French-influenced restaurant does meat dishes such as lamb, rabbit and duck to perfection. Expect local, organic and seasonal…

  • Takoda's

    The Willamette Valley & Wine Country

    Located near the Shell station about 10 miles west of McKenzie Bridge is this popular restaurant serving up a variety of interesting sandwiches, burgers…

  • La Rambla

    The Willamette Valley & Wine Country

    Try as many dishes as possible by ordering several tapas at this upscale, atmospheric restaurant. Main dishes (seafood stew, roasted pork shoulder) are…

  • Newman's Fish Company

    Eugene

    This fish market offers Eugene's best fish-and-chips (cod, halibut or salmon), plus shrimp and scallops plates. Order at the takeout window and eat…

  • Golden Valley Brewery

    The Willamette Valley & Wine Country

    This top-notch brewery-restaurant offers great small plates, salads and sandwiches, along with gourmet burgers and steaks – made with meat from their own…

  • Recipe

    The Willamette Valley & Wine Country

    Adorably cozy space serving perfectly made French- and Italian- inspired stews, steaks and pastas, as well as their house-made charcuterie.

  • Kiva

    Eugene

    An exceptional natural-food grocery store, Kiva stocks all-organic and mostly local produce. There are sandwiches and soups available too.

  • Sundance

    Eugene

    A mostly organic grocery store with an emphasis on locally grown produce. Sundance also has a vegan and raw-foods deli.