Why do I seem to locate the most delicious foods in Oregon?…read more Not only did everything taste delicious and fresh cooked perfectly but across the street is the cutest grocery store that sells organic delicious food, drinks, and snack. But we will review them later *=* Back to the restaurant. Service was nice, for point price of food here, it would have been great if the server had asked if we wanted a refill on any of our drinks or if we needed anything else besides cleaning up our plates every chance they got when we were all still eating but resting between bites. I could loudly overheard the bartender and our server make a comment about my drink order. One other thing that was strange for us was how long it took someone to come over to get a drink order, while we looked over the menu. There were two servers and only two tables being occupied in the entire restaurant when we arrived since they had just opened. Towards the end of our dinner, the restaurant front manager came out. His name is Justin. Very nice person, asked how are meals and of everything was satisfactory for us. Now I could have mentioned the small little weird things but what mattered to me the most was spending time with my family. So maybe I might return or maybe not. Either way the restaurant itself was great! Food excellent but voicing your opinions regarding how people want their drinks or food when it is coming out of their own wallet should not be a topic for open discussion when the ordering person can hear the whole conversation. Justin please speak with your staff regarding timing. What is an appropriate length of time to allow guests to sit at a table. After watching two out of three servers walk past us so often I looked over at my spouse and wondered if we should find a different restaurant. So many layers, but thank you reader for sticking it out with me. Not sure why the little hiccup's happened but either way for a $217 bill and $30 tip service should have been better. This is just my own personal experience and opinion. Please check them out for yourself because everything we ate and drank was delicious. Mainly the front house issues. I too also use to be a server so I come from a different culture when dining.

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.

We've been here once before for a lovely dine in experience. I remember the food tasting delicious…read moreand fresh. We didn't have time to dine in this time so we ordered takeout and it was amazing! The salmon ceviche and camaron taco orders were perfect for our picnic in the car sitting next to a beautiful field of wildflowers. The order was ready on time and we felt very welcome.

This hidden gem may be small, but it truly delivers, both the food and service are outstanding. We…read moretried the rice plate, which was incredibly unique and full of flavor. Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area!

Amazing quiche for brunch. Best. Crust. Ever. Will definitely go back for a craft cocktail and…read moredinner.

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.

Oso delicious!! That's what we call this place. Everything we had was really good. The place is…read morereally cute. It's nice to have a sit down spot where the prices are still reasonable.

I ordered the turkey and bean soup and got a bowl of broth with some onions. I don't understand the…read morehigh reviews for this place. My margarita was tasty. This is the second time we've tried food at this place and it will be the last :( In response to the business owner, the picture is the replacement soup.

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!

While visiting McMinnville earlier this week, my friends and I had the opportunity to visit…read moreThistle. As foodies we'd found the food in the area to be a bit underwhelming, but that changed the moment we stepped into Thistle. We ended up ordering almost everything on the menu because each dish sounded simply irresistible. Sadly, no photos to add with this review because we were so caught up in the moment enjoying ourselves and our meal that we forgot our phones existed. My husband and I keep a log of our top 10 restaurants across the world, and Thistle absolutely earned a spot on that list. Compliments to the owner, chef and team for an exceptional experience!

What a find! If you ever find yourself in Salem, OR, this is a must try…read more Amazing, right off the stove spanish tapas with surprising friendly and attentive service! Some notable trys are the garlic shrimp, squid ink pasta, and their signature brussel sprouts! Ambiance was lively but cozy in feel! Highly recommended!

After an initial visit that left us slightly disappointed with the bar service, we decided to give…read moreCozy Taberna another shot--and we are so glad we did! The stark difference in our second experience was night and day, making this visit truly exceptional. The cozy and romantic aesthetic of the restaurant remains fantastic, and the food and drink menu is still absolutely amazing. This time, however, we had the pleasure of being seated downstairs in Tiffany's section, and she was beyond stellar. Tiffany is the definition of exceptional service. She gave us a complete, helpful rundown of how they structure their tapas menu, offered fantastic recommendations, and was incredibly attentive throughout the evening. We had a great time chatting with her and her professionalism and warmth instantly made our return worthwhile. Her suggestions were perfect--she expertly helped us select a great wine and recommended the black ink pasta, which was a showstopper. Cozy Taberna, when paired with service like Tiffany's, is easily a 5-star restaurant. From now on, we will only return if we can be seated in her section!

We were staying up the street at a hotel on Saturday and we walked past this place and said we…read morewould circle back. We hit this place for happy hour in the evening and we made a great choice (not bragging:). We started off with cockatils, Cadillac Margarita real good, Written Word Manhattan nice and Station Sour the great capper! That artichoke dip should be sold in Whole Foods! Spicy and good. Sliders we're okay but those Street Tacos we could of ate 8 of those, real good. We had a great waitress who was one of the owners and we look forward to coming back to support this wonderful place! Please drop in if you're in the area.

The ambience of this venue is contemporary with an upbeat energy. Every dish is elegantly prepared…read moreand presented. I love this place!! It is so incredibly delicious and the staff is top tier. The cocktails are amazing! My favorites on the menu are the Cajun scallops , Steak bites, Ceviche, street tacos and the salads . The desserts are in house made, fresh and epic.

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!

It was pricey. But i feel like the food is worth it!! The…read moreNashville mozzarella sticks were bomb!! We straight went in. Almost didn't take a picture because it was so good. The burgers were perfectly cooked and the garlic rosemary fries were to die for. They have great ranch here and a spicy sauce, I can't remember what it's called. The only thing that made this place of four stars for me is that the drinks are very small for the price they are. Customer service was amazing. We came in an hour before closing were the last ones there and they treated us so well. I would definitely go back and try other foods!

What a view! From the patio to the restaurant to the lounge, the view of the waves is…read moreextraordinary. The flavorful clam chowder warmed my soul and the apple pie sweetened the salty breeze as I gazed across the ocean. I got right in at happy hour in the low season. The staff seemed to be happy to be there and extended their cheer to me. I'll be back!

Cool name and great view. But it stops there and that's why I gave two stars and i think its 1…read morestar. Wait to be seated and then you just pick your seat, why not just let us pick our seat. We sat outside as it was a fair day. Our waiter was a bit clueless about the food. I asked if the side salad had spinach, cant stand that crap and he said nope, it has mixed greens and no spinach. Well it may as well been a spinach salad. Wife got the fish tacos and it was soggy and stringy. Nothing like the pictures in the reviews. Then you get up charged for not paying with cash. Put up a simple sign or put it on the menu that cask is king. Don't supersede me at the end. Won't be back.

Met with three friends and had lunch at Alea Bakery and Cafe today inside the market. Between us,…read morewe had the custard quiche with salmon, spinach and cheese, the falafel plate with hummus and veggies, and the chicken salad sandwiches. My quiche came with a green salad. The food was universally superior! Presentation was perfect. Generous meal sizes. Excellent lunch spot with delicious coffee and baked wonders! Do yourself a favor and do not miss this opportunity to treat yourself to an outstanding lunch or treat with coffee!

We did the sit back and it was phenomenal. The house made bread and pickled veggies were a great…read morestarter. We then got the sweetbreads with chanterelles and a sweet potato puree, it was amazing. Third course was an amazing salad. The pasta with pork with perfection. The poached salmon was lovely. The star was the dessert though. Who would have thought a tomatillo puree would be this amazing. Can't wait to go back.