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.

Wow! This place is amazing!!! Not only was the food generous and delicious but the customer service…read moreis unmatched! The workers introduced themselves (thanks Deb, Teresa, Rusty and Eric!) and told us about the culture there. The owner Nancy Jo comes in often, gives great bear hugs and thanks her workers in person often despite having more than one restaurant! When do we even hear about that kind of thing anymore when AI is replacing us all? AI can't replace kindness, humanity and customer service. Also: pictured is a SMALL fry! They're delicious and hand cut and there was enough to share! Look how it's overflowing its container! We will be back!!!

This is an amazing burger place. Bacon cheeseburger with mushrooms and grilled onions is my…read morefavorite with everything on it. Generous portions. Fair price for a deliciousness. We stop here on the way to the beach and also on the way back. Can't resist the flavors. I wasn't much of a burger fan before until I tried this place. I would recommend it's the best.

Another Fabulous Breakfast at The Diner in McMinnville…read moreRating: We had another wonderful breakfast at The Diner in McMinnville. Our party of 4.5 was lucky to snag a spot on a typically busy Saturday morning; we must have hit the "sweet spot" because we arrived just before the line formed. A typical wait is 20-30 minutes for a table on weekends, but the food and service make it well worth it. We were greeted and seated quickly, and I really appreciated being offered a choice of seating. We opted for a booth, which worked perfectly for our little one in a booster seat. What made the visit truly special was the owner playing peek-a-boo with my grandson--such a sweet, personal touch that shows how much they care about their guests! The Diner is well-known for its boozy breakfast options. Our table enjoyed a Bloody Mary, Boozy Mimosas, and a Tequila Sunrise. All the drinks arrived quickly and were enjoyed tremendously. For the main course, we ordered: Breakfast Sandwich: Served on a soft, fluffy muffin with bacon and a perfectly cooked egg. Pork Chili Verde (Special): Served over cheddar grits with fresh salsa, crème fraîche, and crispy tortilla chips. Absolutely INCREDIBLE! Chicken Fried Steak: A family favorite that resulted in a "clean plate" as usual. Crispy Chicken Club Sandwich: Another lovely, solid meal. Another fantastic visit with great food and even better service. We will definitely be back!

Great place! Delicious food & excellent, friendly service!…read more Glad we found this gem, we will be back:)

Ah the feel of the old-fashioned burger joint. Grabbed a burger, fries, and strawberry shake while…read morepassing through this weekend. The burger was good, patty not the most flavorful, but good taste as a whole. The fries were cooked perfectly, large portion, not overly salty. The shake was the best part though for sure. Thick, but not so thick you've got to wait an hour to enjoy...and real, not artificial tasting. A good meal overall.

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.

Went here tonight and it was amazing! Food was inventive and playful. Our waitress, Stevie was…read moreincredibly helpful and super sweet. We saw first hand how well they treated their repeated patrons but felt treated the very same on our first visit. The place is inviting. Comfortable but modern at the same time. Cocktails were new and delicious ! The food was adventurous and playful at the same time. I would recommend it so anyone!

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.

The coffee was weak and had to ask for refill. The bacon was equal parts fat and meat.The price for…read morea Belgian waffle was absurd but the syrup it came with was good. The ambiance was open industrial and the rustic wood tables trapped food crumbs from diners past in the crevices. The jam served with the toast is excellent though. Not horrible but overpriced for regular breakfast fare.Pretty much this way most places now.

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.

Great spot, dark ambiance, strong drinks and the tables were cozy. Not much privacy when busy, if…read moreyou're looking for that.

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.