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    Dueling Spoons

    4.6 (156 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Casual
    Dogs allowed

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    Michael D.

    This was a great relaxing dinner experience. We enjoyed an excellent, fun filled leisurely night out filling up on a spectacular menu served with warmth and cheer by a wonderful staff. We were never rushed. A meal here is on the level of a luxury cruise - friendly, high quality and totally satisfying. Be sure to save room for dessert. Everything of the menu is a must to try.

    Jeff C.

    Let me start by saying that no one will stumble upon this place by accident....it is well off the beaten path. It is also well worth the drive. Don't be put off by the text you get when making the reservation (which is very highly recommended). It is a true family run restaurant. While the decor is nothing to write home about, the food truly is. Started with the golden onion soup. It's outstanding. Home made soda bread with fresh butter is very good. The seafood pie is out of this world. Loaded with scallops, salmon, shrimp and cod it is worth the wait! Chef Billy is an outstanding chef, and very personable. Definitely a 6 star experience

    Filet (black and blue) 1Lb lobster tail

    My amazing wife surprised me by taking me to Dueling spoons for my 50th birthday and WOW, What an amazing experience. As we drove the 1.5 hours from Salem, she informed me of the policy's that were made abundantly clear from chef Billy and simply told me this is an experience not a quick dinner. Unfortunately most people think they should be able to sit down have dinner and drinks in less than an hour. Also, most restaurants want to turn tables as quickly as they can. Not here, and I applaud that. We were not rushed in any way and it was absolutely awesome spending the time with the woman I have been married to for 24 years, just being in the moment. The restaurant itself was so quaint and I loved that they repurposed old shipping pallets for the ceiling. When we did order, I ordered the filet surf and turf and my wife ordered the seafood pot pie. I ordered my steak "black and blue" and chef Billy came to our table to explain that because of his style of cooking it would be difficult to have make it black and "not blue". I asked him to prepare it the way he thinks would be best (after all he is a trained chef and knows a lot more about food than I do). The steak was absolutely perfect as was all the other dishes. The reviews that diss this establishment as too slow should really read the information that is front and center about the experience and not just getting your food quickly. I have already started planning to take my wife there for her 50 in a couple months. Chef Billy, you have an amazing establishment and an equally amazing family. I can't wait to come back!!!

    Pear salad!

    Beyond the doors of Dueling Spoons! European ambience. Outstanding hospitality! Yes, the food and wine list is exceptional. I recommend the Pear salad and Pork Tenderloin (Shane). Thanks again Chef Billy and family. Kathleen, Shane and Shannon Boston, Melbourne and Springfield

    5/2025
    Steve P.

    This unassuming little building in the countryside is a gourmet restaurant. This is a place to relax and enjoy a lengthy meal. It is an intimate environment with soft lights, overhead music and incredible service. A good place to impress a client or propose to a loved one. We are seated at our table and presented with an Irish Wheaten bread. This is a rustic artisan bread. The crust is very crispy to the bite, the bread is soft yet dense. The butter is in the shape of spoons and nicely softened, easy to spread. The Grilled Garlic Shrimp Rebecca has tomatoes that are fresh and delicious. These and the shrimp are grilled with garlic and drizzled with a balsamic glaze and served on toast points, outstanding. The shrimp are very large, meaty, and a perfect al dente. The Mushrooms Mark is a combination of various mushrooms sautéed with scallions, shallots and garlic in a white wine butter sauce. This is topped with a large puff pastry. The Filet Mignon with Shrimp comes on a bed of mash potatoes and has a creamy garlic sauce with a touch of Bleu Cheese. The filet mignon is seasoned perfectly, very tender and cooked to perfection. The shrimp is also prepared perfectly and the whole presentation is a hit. The mashed potatoes are very flavorful and handmade. The Sour Apple Walnut Pie was served with fresh whip cream, berries and a dollop of blackberry glaze. The pie itself is very fresh, thick and comes with a dusting of confectioners sugar. I'm not sure, but it seems like the walnuts are candied, they are tasty! The apple slices in the pie are cut very thin and the crust is a perfect flaky texture. Best of all is that the flavors are all there and this is not too sweet. This is the most flavorful and original gourmet meal we have ever had. The flavors, sauces, service and ambience puts this as our best ever.

    Lillian M.

    The service was amazing and the food was delicious. This was our last day in Oregon and it could not have been spent better!

    Clams in wine sauce
    Margie S.

    I want to say thank you to Chef Billy and the staff at Dueling Spoons for undoubtedly the best meal I have had in my life! First the crab cakes were delicious, the caprice salad was the perfect compliment to them and the clams were amazing. You have to try the Irish wheat bread. Next my husband had the surf and turf with a New York steak. Now I have never liked lobster but Chef Billy converted me. The tastes I had were excellent and my husband loved every bite. My filet and shrimp meal melted in my mouth. You don't need anything else because they season everything so well. If you have room you must try the Sour Apple Walnut pie. We are sure to go back when we can. The atmosphere is friendly and warm. Like everyone was a big family coming together and Chef Billy takes the time to greet and entertain everyone. Thank you again for the most amazing evening.

    T-bone steak
    Tony C.

    This was an incredible dining experience that you must try! Family run restaurant lead by Chef Billy, a vibrant Irish man who perfectly wears the hats of main room charmer, storyteller and master chef, with elegance and ease. His wife Kathleen is one attentive servers, along with their daughter and sons, keeping the restaurant flowing smoothly. The food is amazing from seafood, incredible lamb dishes and the steaks which you pick out and ring a bell to celebrate your selection. There is also Billy's Red Ale which is ombre of the best beers I've tasted. Located in an out of the way location, the food and superior service makes your drive well worth the drive. I can only say that you need to go there and enjoy one of the best dinners in PNW!

    Porterhouse
    Jim M.

    I'm 67, I've eaten in a lot of restaurants. All over the world. Dueling Spoons in UNIQUE! Nothing about it is ordinary. It's WAY off the beaten path in what was once a gas station. Concrete slab floor, the refrigerator units that once held soda and other drinks are still there. The incredible and irresistible Chef Billy and his family run this place. Billy not only cooks, but entertains in the dinning room and he's hilarious. Everyone is his friend (almost everyone) and observing the goings on there is half the fun of eating there. The portions are huge and everything we had was exceptional and delicious! From the house salad to the Caprese salad to the home made bread to the wine list to the entrees. Everything was fantastic. If you order a steak you're taken into the meat locker where you select that steak and ring a bell that's heard throughout. We had the pork tenderloin, short ribs with a puff pastry and a porterhouse steak. As you can see...not small. Leftovers galore. The desserts are incredible too. I wish we lived nearby because I'd be back here all the time. It's the best restaurant experience we ever had. Oh, make sure to check out the one star reviews here. Billy ain't having any pushback. And he's right!

    NA Beer (thanks for thinking of us non drinkers!)
    K D.

    Where do I start.... We pulled up to the cutest little building nestled in the countryside of Fall Creek.... To be honest, at first glance you wouldn't know it was a restaurant but as soon as we walked in, we were greeted by smiling faces, an incredibly well thought out ambiance, and the smell of dinner prep lingering in the air. The Chef is hilarious. He came out and talked to most of the tables, introducing himself and cracking hilarious jokes. Our server (the chef's daughter I presumed) was the epitome of quality and sound service. The entire staff did an amazing job making us feel like we were regulars dining in their home. I ordered the porterhouse and let me tell you... each bite brought me closer to God. Only a divine creator could've created a cow so delicious and such an eccentric and insanely talented chef to cook it. He did a masterful job creating both. I kept thinking, "this meat is too good, I bet the potatoes aren't that great". But then I tried the potatoes and I actually said out loud, "you have GOT to be kidding me"... after destroying half the potatoes, I noticed these carrots in a dish and I thought, "nothing is this perfect. The carrots probably suck"... but then I tried them and I said, "are you f*cking kidding me?!?" My wife asked, "what?!?" To which I replied, "he could've served me a bowl of just these carrots and I would've walked out of here satisfied. Needless to say, I ate all 32 ounces of that ridiculously delicious cow and I am now sitting at home smiling, feeling a bit meat drunk (it's a thing, Google it) and telling myself, "I'm going to be talking about that meal for months". Well done, Chef. You and your crew have created something absolutely special in Dueling Spoons. I hope you will be feeding me and my family for years to come!

    Me and my fiancé
    Joedy P.

    We were seated promptly and even though they were short-staffed they kept us stocked with water and brought us soda bread, as well as keeping us stocked with the beers and other drinks we'd ordered. Appetizers came out first of course we had the crab cakes, then the entrées came. I had the Guinness pie We were the last table left at the end of the evening. Chef Billy came to our table and asked how we liked the food and let us know that they were going to begin cleaning up and making food for the staff. Wanted to assure us that we were to take our time eating and carrying on and that there was no rush. We even ordered the poached pear after that. One of our party members purchased a steak which he picked from the cooler the exact steak that was going to be his and rang a bell. The whole restaurant cheered, it was a fun experience. As the Guinness pie was a popular dish there was not enough to go around to the other members that had ordered it. I guess me and my gal are gonna have to go back again.

    Stuffed Shrimp with Crab Wellington & Salmon....
    Laura B.

    Went there for date night & was treated to an incredible stuffed shrimp with crab meat Wellington. My partner ordered the salmon & it did not disappoint‼ Treat yourself to a fun, happy experience with Chef Billy & Company!

    Irish Wheaten Bread
    Bill R.

    We had heard all the local hype about this place. To be honest, we thought, sure, another attempt at "hoity toity" with this New York chef coming to our casual community. Well, we were wrong. Oh. My. Word. All of the "staff" (the Reid family) were personable, relaxed, friendly and VERY hospitable. We started with the famous Irish Wheaten bread, which is full-bodied and has a unique, wonderful taste. Then I had the Caesar salad, which was excellent and my wife tried the House salad, which was over the top good (she let me taste hers and I'm ordering that next time). I had the Chicken Kathleen, which was cooked to perfection and had a wonderful, rich flavor. My wife had the Salmon Sean and loved it. The roasted veggies with our meals were to die for. From the looks of the building on the outside, you might think, "really?" but the inside is casual, tastefully done and simple. It creates a very comfortable dining experience. Their website says this is not fast food and it isn't. But we were there a total of about an hour and a half, which we feel is about right for a nice dinner out. Definitely not rushed, but the service was not slow. The Reids are very attentive. Prices are comparable to most any nice dinner restaurant in our area. We will definitely go back. It is worth the drive to Fall Creek. But make reservations! They cap the number of people they serve each evening and there was a steady flow of diners throughout our evening there.

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    Ask the Community - Dueling Spoons

    Hours you're open?

    The best thing to do is call the restaurant directly as the owner/chef will answer and fill you in on all of the details regarding the hours, parking, menu etc. Quite the experience!

    Hello! I was wondering before our reservation, is there a dress code to adhere to?

    Hello, thank you for reaching out. We like to joke that our dress code is “not naked”. We have guests who dress up and others who do not.… Read more

    Does Dueling Spoons serve domestic beer? I sure hope so. The menu looks amazing. If not can we bring our own????? Kim

    Hello Kim, we have a wide variety of beers and ciders. Some are domestic and quite a few are imported. I believe we currently have 37 different bottles or cans. We do not carry Bud, Coors etc. or brands like those but we have some very nice choices.… Read more

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    Hubby and I wanted to try someplace we had not been and I was craving a cheese burger. I am so glad…read morewe did the burgers were so good , juicy and cheesy:) tots and fries were on point and the drinks are bottomless which is you don't see that very often. The staff were very nice and made sure we were taken care of. The decor was fun . We will be back ! Saw the Mac and cheese I will definitely be ordering that next time.

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