We stopped by on a Thursday night to checkout the new NW Cru Side Bar and try their new hot dog…read moremenu. Word on the street Side Bar has a unique hot dog called the Ultimate Glizzy. The atmosphere is a good mix of upscale and laid back with plenty of seating even though it's a small place. I was excited to see a big screen TV showing a NFL game. We were greeted by a sweet person that was very friendly and helpful. They do have table service but we ordered at the bar. We ordered exactly what we came for: The Ultimate Glizzy. It's a perfectly grilled, extra-long hot dog piled high with bacon pieces, red onion, pickled jalapeños, chili, and nacho cheese, all on a fresh, soft bun and finished with Hot Cheeto crumbs. We absolutely loved it! I was honestly surprised by the mix of unique flavors--the tang of the pickled jalapeños combined with the crunch of the Hot Cheetos, followed by that burst of juicy hot dog. YUM! Seriously, who doesn't love a hot dog with Hot Cheetos sprinkled on top?!It's served with a bag of classic Lays, which is perfect for scooping up all the extra nacho cheese that falls off.To drink, we ordered an Old Fashioned and a Michelob Ultra Zero. The Old Fashioned was great--made the classic way with ice cubes, Elijah Craig, bitters, and a real Oregon cherry. My husband loved it!

We came into NW Cru on a Friday. They had a nice karaoke night (good sounding system and singers)…read more The ambiance is upscale, but chill and unpretentious. What made our experience next level was the service we had. Jared, who was attending to us, and those sitting around us, was truly amazing--best wine suggestions, and just a super friendly and cool server. Being from the industry, the service is distinctively better than most other spots in town. We stayed and sang and I would suggest anyone reading this go and check it out for yourself, they got a good thing going on.

While most of the other shops, boutiques and tasting rooms on 3rd St. were closing up for the…read moreevening, Pinot Vista was just getting started. My wife and I saw a two-piece band setting up for their performance through the window, and decided to pop in for a glass (or two) and some live entertainment. We were warmly welcomed into this classy (seeminly family run) little space, ordered a chardonnay (I didn't catch the name), Rose of Tempranillo (which my wife liked so much, she ordered one for herself afterward), and the Gewurstraminer (which ended up being my favorite). All the while, we were engaged and entertained by the two members of the band, who were amused by our toddler's sons utter fascination with them and their music. Big thanks to both of them, and the owners of Pinot Vista, for allowing and taking pleasure in our son's wanderings and exploration! He was enraptured! Such a relaxing environment, couple with some wonderful wine, beautiful music, and spending time with family without any responsibilities or expectations, is the perfect way to spend a Saturday evening, and I can't imagine many better places in McMinnville than here at Pinot Vista! We will definitely be back, the next time we find ourselves in town.

A lovely wine tasting experience. Spacious and inviting place to enjoy local wines. Will go back!read more

My husband and I had a lovely evening at this tasting room. The hosts were incredibly friendly and…read morevery knowledgeable. We learned so much about wine and the wines sold there during our tasting. I enjoyed the heartwarming stories of the different labels. While at the tasting, we snacked on roasted cashews and watched people mill about 3rd Street. The wine selection leans heavily toward roses and lighter reds.

R. Stuart was one of our stops when we were in McMinnville earlier this month. We had a delightful…read moretime with their flight, which compared two different years of the same wines. I enjoyed that immensely- it really shows how varied weather conditions can affect the outcome. Great service and charcuterie as well.

Friendly staff, which are students from the local college. Love to support them! Space is a little…read moreawkward, but nice picture windows to people watch.

This IS a wine experience. Jack...the wine consultant... guided me through a variety of unique and…read moretasty wines. From the moment one walks into this sun-drenched corner space, a warm and knowledgeable welcome is offered. The pours/tastings were generous. The prices reasonable. Can't wait to return to McMinnville to explore the local shops... and this wine experience !

We had such a lovely tasting experience here during a really quiet weekend. We were the only ones…read moreinside the tasting room so we got our choice of seating and really personalized service. We enjoyed a tasting, some light bites and discovered new favorite wines to take home. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. Service was excellent.

In early May my wife and I visited Oregon and we had a few days to explore in the McMinnville area…read more And if you know that place at all, you know there are a ton of wineries/tasting rooms. We spent some time on 3rd Street and visited Troon. Not only did I enjoy learning a ton about their farming/viticulture practices from Ashley (who was excellent in her service and knowledge), I loved the wine and enjoyed their sleek, modern space. If you're on 3rd Street I recommend hitting up Troon.

No reservations and being turned away at one restaurant we made our way to the Pub to see if we can…read moreget a table for dinner. No problem, seat yourself and order from the counter/bar. Our order consisted of smoked sausage, smoked portobello mushrooms, chips with 2 dips and an order of fries. We had an IPA each to drink. There was a heavy smoke on the sausage and mushrooms that might be off putting to some but with the sauces we made it work. The chips and dips were very delicious and the fries were crispy. The employees were all kind but we were a little confused on why they make you order at the counter and serve yourself water. The place is set up to have servers come to you. Other than that we enjoyed our visit to The Pub.

Very friendly and chatty crew here. Their fries are really good. The chicken sandwich was really…read moregood. You do really taste the vinegar slaw. But it does blend good with the chicken. The place is really nice inside.

I'm not sure why it's called Noah's, since the owner's name is Jack...but this place rules!…read more It's a rather large space with lots of different couches and comfy chairs and seating areas for a comfy glass of wine with friends. There's also a little wine bar (about 6 seats) that Jack sits behind pouring drinks. He has a chalkboard with the day's menu...which was 5 red choices and 5 white choices. He literally gave us a 30 minute rundown of every single glass with who the wine makers where, where they vacationed, how they picked their childrens' names...well, okay, maybe not that much detail, but nearly! The wines aren't cheap (I think it was $12 - $28 for one glass!)...but boy were they delicious. He said they also do a dinner there on the weekends, and get live jazz too..but apparently you're not allowed to talk during jazz or they take your picture and put it up as a bad person. Ha! I love this guy! Will definitely come back on our next wine tasting trip!

I haven't been here, so I'll rate it 3...mediocre…read more But for everyone's wonder why this wine bar is called Noah's...it's actually the 1st wine-maker as well as the 1st successful boat-maker! Genesis 9:20 Noah, a man of the soil, proceeded to plant a vineyard. 21 When he drank some of its wine, he became drunk and lay uncovered inside his tent. 600-year-old naked body...we don't want to see that! But that's probably the reason...Noah built the ark and a vineyard!

Truly awesome wine here at Chris James Cellars in a stunning tasting room with a wonderful team…read morepouring and informing about the wines. We had a really great tasting and walked away with some bottles we can't wait to enjoy when we get home. Highly recommend!

Having walked up the street checking out different places, I opted for Chris James Cellars because…read morethe posted wine tasting looked was more to my liking than the other wineries in town (and there are a few of them). Was I glad I did. They have an excellent selection of white and red wine. If you check out the wines on their website, you'll see an extensive list, with a very wide range, including Pinot, Dolcetto, Syrah, Tempranillo, Zin, Cabs, Chardonnay, Blancs, and some sparkling wines. And that's only a portion of what's available. My flight was excellent, so much so, that I bought a couple of bottles. I had a great server, Candace, and had the opportunity to talk to her husband, Jeff, who was sitting next to me. A very friendly place. I opted for inside seating because it was hot that day, and I was already roasting from eating atop the McMenamin's rooftop bar. This place was way more my speed. A five-star experience.

Food was excellent service was great…read more I used to work in hospitality and very picky about my Italian food and nicks now among my new favorites

Located right next door to McMenamins, this was a very convenient place to have dinner during our…read morestay. That being said, I would have been willing to drive to this place because it's that good! They have an extensive wine list featuring many of the local wineries. Food suggestions, Burrata for appetizer, Caesar salad, Rigatoni Bolognese for main!!

An amazing cocktail bar in the droves of amazing wineries, Fractal was recommended by many locals…read moreas a must-do for the best craft cocktails. My friends and I dropped in for a pre-dinner drink, and I really dug the vibe immediately. Blues and lights, color, wood, everything was right on point. I loved the local art covering the walls. I noted a few of the names and socials of a few of the artists because they were right up my ally. The bartender was amazing - very friendly even though it was a large group of us. Everyone really enjoyed their drinks. I tell you, he made a solid Old Fashioned. No frills, no spills, just a darn good concoction. I really wish we could have grabbed a bite here, but for me, experiencing the cocktail genius bartender was an absolute gem of a find in McMinnville!

I finally made it in here. I came here one time to meet a group and everyone decided to change the…read moredate without telling me. Needless to say I don't hang with that crowd anymore. We got here a bit early on the weekday at 2:50p. They open at three so we waited until they opened. They had some great lunch specials. I had the turkey club with a salad. It was good. I'd never seen tomatoes on a club before but it was good. They had a variety of drinks but we stuck to tea and soda as it was a work day. This looks like a great place for cocktails. Now that I got the bad taste in my mouth from former friends I will definitely be back.