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.

We arrived for brunch on Mother's Day at 12pm and it actually wasn't as busy as we thought it would…read morebe! However service was very slow as it appears it was only one server and the other was the bartender but would help out occasionally. Food also took a while to come out and were served our main courses before our appetizer and salad. I also felt like the prices were quite expensive for a small town like Carlton. For food we ordered the renegade potato's, a house salad, French toast and the biscuit and gravy. The renegade potato's were so good! Nice crispy potato with a spicy aioli! The house salad was a little disappointing. It was pretty but it didn't have the seasonal fruit that I was looking forward to. French toast was decent; a nice crispy brioche French toast with what appears to be a homemade blueberry jam. But this didn't wow me as much as I thought it would. The biscuits and gravy was interesting though and almost tastes like a spicy sausage gravy. If you're in the area, I would definitely check this place out! But if not, it probably isn't worth the drive.

Super cute country market! I was missing the country store in my home town, and this place does not…read moredisappoint. The sandwiches are very good! They have a cute selection of specialty sodas and candies, as well as traditional options. Lots of beer too! They also have local Umpqua ice cream by the scoop, and sell through it fast enough it's always fresh. I really like this little store, the new owner (Chuck) is very kind! I can only see it getting better and better :-)

They have STUMPTOWN DRIP COFFEE. Need I say more. Cute little joint with all the items of…read moreconvenience you might need for your travels too and from the coast. They have the usual convenience store items and a good selection of local products as well .Very friendly and restroom available.

Great food, great service, friendly staff , lots of different choices. Homemade fries. And a lot…read moreof seating.

Fries were slightly raw on inside while almost burnt on outside. Fountain diet cola tasted awful…read more Bacon cheeseburger was okay

This place is a gem. They have lots of choices from soup to salad to dishes. It is definitely worth…read morethe wait if they're busy.

This was an amazing place to eat at. It's located between the McMinnville hospital and the Comfort…read moreinn suites. Waitress was extremely nice and constantly explained whether there was wait or not. She was very acknowledgeable with her surroundings. The food was amazingly yummy.

The only place in McMinnville where you can get a banana split…read more Great burgers and fries too. Huge menu, if it can be fried, it's probably on the menu! Open late and the kids that work here are smart and respectful. 4 stars because there isn't much for fresh food offerings.

I really appreciate everything about Alf's. Any time I'm in the area I'm sure to stop in here. The…read morefood is just as fantastic as the customer service. I have been eating here for years, and have never been disappointed. Tonight was my family's first trip, and now they know what I have been talking about. Thank you Alf's crew, I'll see you next time.

We stopped in over the weekend at the recommendation of a friend. We were a bit early before the…read moredinner rush but we were surprised to see the entire place empty. Beautiful restaurant, we really expected a bit of a crowd. We were seated and greeted, waters were provided with menus. We started our meal experience by telling our waiter that we planned to do a progressive dinner down 3rd Street. We were met with a rather disappointed / disheartened response. Their menu was absolutely stunning. Lots of great options. As this was our first stop of the evening, we went for an appetizer. The Albacore Confit absolutely out of this world. Ridiculously good. Huge portion, plated beautifully. Wonderful for the three of us to share. We all raved at how lovely the dish was. Drinks were absolutely fabulous. Gin martini was SOLID. My partner didn't care for his wine but it was a first-time try, that isn't the fault of the restaurant. The Dolores O'Riordan martini was absolutely wonderful. The bar was timely with drinks, which is always appreciated. Overall, ambiance, food, and drink were AMAZING! Absolutely a 5-star experience. However, service just did not slap. We could have survived with the disheartened response at us only staying for one-course but the end of our time with Grounded Table kinda kicked us all in the butt. As they handed me the check, we were met with "We hope you can join us for an entire meal sometime". The inflection was just catty and unnecessary. Trying to look past it, I continued to complete the check but after they departed the table, my dinner-mates both whispered under their breath "that did not just happen, how rude!" Meh, this could hae been the easiest 5-star review ever. The attitude of our server kinda blew the entire experience, the comment was unnecessary.

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!!

This is a unique resturant as they have a cafe style in the front and nicer upscale resturant in…read morethe back. A reverse mullet if you will. We came here for a father's day lunch around 1pm and it was not busy at all. I got one of their seasonal cocktails and the ham and brie sandwich with a cesar side salad. The sandwich was pretty good and the salad was just ok. Everything came out fast.

Food was plentiful and very good. Service was great, thank…read moreyou Vicky. The owner even stopped in at our table and told us his families history in the food business. In fact his 11 yo son was learning about hospitality helping out.

This is your classic dive bar/diner with video poker in the back. They do breakfast and onion rings…read morewell but that's about it. I ordered a garden salad which turned out to be just a plate of pink tinged romaine lettuce and a plastic cup of ranch dressing. For $6 I expect better. I do appreciate that they took it off my bill.

Blue Moon has become our go-to for variety and affordable dining out. The iconic lounge can't be…read moremissed, with its large lighted neon sign decorating 3rd Street--it's basically a lighthouse for hungry adults. The atmosphere is definitely "loungy," but clean and warm. The lighting is low (perfect for hiding how much we eat) and the big tufted leather (faux, not sure, but very comfy) booths are great. Service is friendly and prompt, and if you are a regular you get an even friendlier greeting, like Norm from Cheers. We keep hoping someone will yell our name when we walk in, but so far, no luck. Lately, we opt for the bar countertop, which is harder to score than a winning lottery ticket on most nights at prime dinner time. This night, Noah was our server. He is always friendly and a genuinely nice person. Tonight, we heard about his vacation trip to see his grandmother in New Zealand--we were so engrossed we almost forgot to order our food! It amazes me how incredibly busy this bar restaurant is--full to the brim--and the staff (typically 2 servers/bartenders and 2 cooks) manage to stay friendly, tell stories, and never miss an order, check, or payout of a lottery ticket. Most nights when we go it's just Hailee working. How Hailee handles THE WHOLE BAR by herself is incredible to witness; we think she might be a magician. We love Noah, but Hailee is our favorite. The food is excellent; you can order anything on the menu and it will be good. We love the Grilled Cheese and Tomato Sandwich (sub soup, didn't know it was a $3 adder--my wallet had a mild heart attack, but it was worth it). The sandwich cost $10 and typically comes with a generous portion of fries or tots. The clam chowder was delicious, savory with lots of clams. The sandwich has a lot of gooey American cheese and the tomato slices are fresh and juicy; this meal is an incredible value at $10. We also love their club sandwich: turkey, bacon, tomato, lettuce, and cheese on toasted sourdough, $14, served with a generous portion of fries or tots. This lounge is for adults only (sorry, kids, no tots for you here) and a cash-only establishment (so hit the ATM first, unless you want to wash dishes). Blue Moon is a local favorite and is doing a wonderful job keeping the prices reasonable for a blue-collar community in a "bougie" neighborhood. If you're visiting McMinnville, stay away--this place is for locals only (kidding, not kidding). It's a five-star experience without the five-star prices.