The food and service is always amazing here. You come in expecting typical bar food, but it's…read moreanything but. The short ribs are totally beyond, melt in your mouth and so flavorful. The fried chicken sandwich is always juicy and with just enough heat. Sitting either at the bar or outside is great. I will be bringing out of town guests here as a must do.

Tuesday lunch after wine tasting. Ordered a burger, rice bowl, and turkey sandwich. Good size…read moreportions. Everything was good and filling. Floors can be slippery. The entry mats had some sort of insect that bites - my ankles were attached as soon as I walked into the restaurant.

We tried another place across the street. It was packed and noisy, and had no room for two of us…read moreother than at the bar. So we took a chance, crossed the street and wandered into Pura Vida Cocina. The service was fabulous. The sweetest gal waited on us, patiently as we decided, and attentive throughout the evening. After a great margarita and a pisco sour (enjoyed with chips and guacamole, black beans and a creama), dinner arrived. I had the Baja fish tacos, which were delicious. My friend had the chicken chili relleno, which was enormous. Great food, great service. All around a great spot to check out!

The barbacoa tacos were really good. I got them lettuce-wrapped, and the beef was tender and…read moreflavorful. It tasted like good, slow-cooked homemade barbacoa you could make in a crockpot. It came with rice and beans. Service was good. Everything came out as expected, and we had a positive experience overall. The restaurant was spacious and very clean, with an interesting setting next to a gallery where they were also selling art. The lighting was a little dark for my taste, but otherwise it had a nice atmosphere.

After reading great reviews online, we had super high expectations for this Spanish spot, and it…read moredid not disappoint! We first tried to drop by on Day 1, but the place was so crowded that we couldn't get a table. We made sure to book a reservation and returned for lunch the next day. The ambience here is amazing, and the service was top-notch. Our server was great and took the time to explain the menu details to us. We ordered a bunch of different items, and everything tasted pretty good. The paella was definitely the absolute highlight of the meal! While I wish the vegetables had been roasted just a bit more, the rice itself was extremely flavorful. The sautéed mushrooms and Brussels sprouts were another massive highlight--they are an absolute must-try from the menu. We loved them so much that we actually placed a repeat order for them during our meal! Overall, we had a fantastic time here. Definitely visit this spot when you are in the city!

I've eaten here 3 times over the last couple of years when I'm in town for work and I can't say I…read morewas ever really happy for what I had. The restaurant is very inviting. There's plenty of tables and a long bar with ample seats. The service has been mostly good. The wine list is ample and the cocktail selection is massive. I haven't had a bad drink here. This most recent time, I ordered the 45 minute paella. I don't mind waiting with a glass of wine or cocktail for something that's a treat like paella. Sadly, when it came out it was disappointing. The seafood was cooked well but a little underseasoned. The rice was very bland. I'd chalk it up to someone having a bad night, but this is the second time I ordered the paella and was disappointed. Sad to say, there are enough better restaurants in Mac that I don't think I'll rush back here on my next trip to the area.

the ox tail soup was better than my sisters soup. the waitress promised not to tell! (ashleigh)…read more had whiskey and coke to drink, she asked if i had a preference in whiskey? i replayed "no" looks like well whiskey.............buffalow trace! .nice well whiskey ! i had the clams !!!! omg to die for. people of salem, do your self a favor and ck out oso !!!!!! soon !!!!!

Excellent food and service. Warm welcome and friendly staff…read more Next time will go with friends since I was solo and only had 2 dishes which were both excellent. Didn't take pic of 2nd dish yet yummy. And saw so many dishes that looked great being brought to other diners. Overall excellent - will return next time in Silverton.

Unique and delicious cocktails. Lovely service and atmosphere. We highly recommend based on the…read moreroasted chicken (wow just wow) and the halibut. All so flavorful and fresh!! Can't wait to go back!!

Nice meal, open space, cute bar, really good service. Enjoyed the charcuterie, sourdough with blue…read morecheese, and salad. The Tagliatelle Paglia e Fieno with roasted corn and crème fraîche was the star. Would have loved to see a slightly bigger portion. Enjoyed the Movin to the Country, refreshing whiskey cocktail.

This is hands down the best dining experience in McMinnville. From you moment to step in, the owner…read morePatrick make you feel like family. We did not have a reservation but they were able to accommodate us at the bar (which is fine since my wife was born with the gift of gab and makes friends with everyone). Alice the bartender greeted us warmly and took our drink order quick (even though the place was very busy). The menu changes daily based on the availability of the fresh ingredients of the season and is written on a chalkboard. We opted for the salmon tartar which was amazing and the beef spare ribs. The salmon served with small crusty bread and the spare ribs were served with a Mole sauce. We stayed until closing and talked the night away.

I don't even know where to start. Seriously. I enjoy writing a lovely 5-star review but this one…read moredeserves 500/5 stars! Seriously, one of my favorite restaurant experiences in YEARS! Yesterday took us to McMinnville for the Wonderland Brew Fest... after the festival, we decided to do a progressive dinner. Stop at every interesting restaurant on / near 3rd Street and eat until we were satisfied... Thistle threw a big ole wrench in our plans, and we are DELIHTED they did! After a not so great first restaurant experience, we happened upon Thistle at the recommendation of a friend. We decided to stop in for an appetizer and a drink. We were immediately greeted by a lovely man named Patrick who was so friendly and accommodated us at a lovely table in the center dining room. Round #1 of drinks was ordered with the Gnocchi and Duck Liver Mousse. Good. LORDT. We were smitten at sip and bite #1. After the first round, we settled into having a second round before heading out... next thing you know, a Pork Confit hit our table. OUT OF THIS WORLD. The talent of this chef is beyond words. Our planned 45 minute stop turned into a whole evening. The drinks were absolutely out of this world. The food was ridiculously good. Truly, the absolute best restaurant in all of McMinnville. To the chef, John Thomas IV and the owner, Patrick, THANK YOU! You truly too an average Saturday evening into one of our favorite trips to McMinnville of all times. We raved and sang the praises of our experience to all our friends this morning at brunch. Our one evening alone will guarantee our return many many times in the future. If you're from McMinnville and haven't tried Thistle yet, do it! If you're visiting, stop searching for your dinner destination and call for your reservation now. Absolutely our best McMinnville dinner, ever!

We walked in on a whim for our first visit -- no homework, no planning. We will definitely return…read more Ambiance: comfortable, both cool and cozy. Music was excellent; audible but not intrusive. Comfy chairs. Lower lighting, well placed. Service was excellent, friendly and fast. I think our server's name was Mikayla; a gem. Attentive and observant but never intrusive. Drinks: my old fashioned was absolutely perfect and my husband's margarita was fine. Appetizers: beer cheese was well balanced and a bit runny, which I prefer over the library paste version some places serve. The elotes dip was a standout, mildly spicy, with lime in the cilantro, and warm, crispy chips. (Whatever is in their seasoning for chips and fries should be sold separately -- I wanted to try it on everything.) We probably should have stopped there, as the portions were abundant, but our mains were amazing. Smash burger was insanely juicy, nice and onion-y with a few Crunchy Brown Bits around the edges. The roll was fresh and tender, with a good crust; flavorful, not just a shingle. The fries were the best I've had in Salem. Get the garlic-thyme upgrade; you won't regret it. My ribeye was cooked perfectly. Unfortunately they were out of both compound butters, apparently due to a busy Friday, but everything was well seasoned. The vegetable of the day was roasted Brussels sprouts with a sweet-and-salty sauce, almost like kettle corn; amazing. The outer leaves were caramelized without being burned, and the hearts were tender but not mushy. Crispy fried onions were perfect. Fried potatoes were fine, and enriched by their placement between the steak and the sprouts. The diners who came in before us were all smiles when they left, so it wasn't a fluke. Can't wait to come back!

Nice little place to hangout and get a bite, maybe watch a game too. Servers were nice and…read moreattentive. Food: We had the Wagyu Smash burger with sweet potatoes (waffle cut), and the Wagyu Sliders with the Garlic Thyme fries. The smash burger had those good crispy edges and good flavor overall, but started to get a bit rich and could've used a bit more acid to balance the flavors out. The Wagyu sliders were delicious. They came on a pretzel buns, had pickled onions and a good Serrano aioli sauce. Perfect balance of salt, acid, fat, and heat. Fries: the Waffle cut sweet potatoes fried were good but basic. The garlic thyme fried while smelled great, were definitely frozen from a bag and way over cooked to the point of many being burnt. The garlic was also burnt. They could've also used a melted cheese to keep the garlic stuck to the fries. Not sure I'd order them again. Beverages: we had the Santiam Brewery Infiltrator Pilsner, which was great, and the an Silver Falls Brewery IPA (can't recall what brewery it was from).

Amazing experience all around. I accidentally made my reservation for the chef counter. I don't…read moregenerally like bar seating because I am short and the stools are often uncomfortable, but they had a nice ledge at the right height for me. It was fun watching all the variety of dishes come together. Service was great, just the right amount of attentive. Food was amazing. Everything was great, but special nod to the squid ink pasta and the tres major steak. Definitely will come back next time I'm in the area

Apparently, unlike the Napa/Sonoma area, Willamette wine country is not known for food, but after…read moresome research, we came across Cozy Taberna, which is a tapas style place in downtown Salem. We reserved on Tock, and it was mostly full on a Friday night. Drinks: lots of local beers are available, but I went with the Pineapple Express: she warned it was spicy, and it indeed was (in a really good way). All of the food is done family style: - Clams Galicia: with tomato, chorizo, bacon broth. This broth as amazing. I literally drank it with a spoon - Pan con tomate: slightly different from classic preparation - more flavorful and heavier on the toppings - Salmorejo: tomato and bread puree, Serrano, jammy egg - like a creamy gazpacho - Grilled asparagus: with whipped ricotta and a cured egg yolk - Squid ink pasta: with hazelnuts, caramelized onions, peppers, and a runny egg yolk, a bit spicy. This dish was my favorite - Honey brined pork chop with a basque piperade sauce The servers were all great about checking in. I would definitely recommend the squid ink pasta and the clams if you're in town!

Came to celebrate my sister's bday. Was not sure what to…read moreexpect. It was amazing. Service is a little slow but 100% worth it! Each drink is hand made. Beautiful and tasty. Food was so good. So much more than I expected!

This place was amazing. It's cozy and adorable inside. We sat by the big front window which was…read morenice. I had the flight and all 3 drinks were delicious. For food, we had the "Oh Honneeyy" Benedict and Shakshuka. Both were beyond expectations. The flavor in the Shakshuka was lovely and had just enough spice without being too spicy (I'm sensitive to spice). Very nice staff as well. We will be back very soon! Love this place!

The large bar is in the center of the lobby. The atmosphere is social. The views are of the…read moreColumbia River.

Seating was very fast with no reservations Free garage…read moreparking was validated by restaurant Looks like busy evening,lots of people was celebrating bday Food was very tasty, well done! Waiter excellent, she explained all dishes very nicely . Definitely will be coming back! Complimentary dessert hot chocolate with ice cream and fruits was huge plus ! We didn't get desert after all