We moved into the area and have already grabbed food here multiple times because between unpacking…read moreand chores to get the new place in order, we kept running out of time and/or energy to make a meal. I'm so grateful that they have generous hours and awesome home-cooked style food. This is like a greasy spoon had a baby with your grandma's recipes. Absolutely everything we've had from the breakfast burritos to the burgers to the Swiss dips have been so delicious, huge portions, and 100% not low calorie! We were even able to call ahead from the house for a pick up order which made it much faster to get our food because they're a small staff team so if you order in person the food can take a bit, but there's plenty to check out inside, or you can take a stroll downtown. Everyone here is also super friendly, and if you get the chance to grab one of the homemade desserts they're awesome too! I snagged a raspberry bar and took the suggestion of heating it in the microwave for 30 seconds - amazing! Highly recommend this place and I know we'll be back again and again now that we're close by!

We recently moved to the area and tried The Black Iron Grill for the first time on May 28, 2026,…read morecoming in the early afternoon for a late lunch. My husband and I came in through the back/side door to dine in, and our server, Kris S. (per receipt 5EGX), told us to sit wherever we wanted. There was only one other customer inside, so the restaurant was not busy at all. There weren't many customers sitting outside, either. We sat for about 15 minutes while Kris walked past us to assist an older gentleman who was dining in at roughly our 10:00. During this time, she never once stopped to ask if we wanted anything to drink or even acknowledge that we were waiting, yet she made multiple trips outside for reasons that were not clear. At one point the gentleman asked if he could fill his water bottle, and instead of simply helping him, Kris loudly shouted directions across the restaurant to tell him where the water station was. This went on for about 30 seconds and was quite a spectacle. After about 15 minutes, Kris finally came to our table and asked if we wanted something to drink. My husband said we were ready to order as well. Her response was snotty and dismissive--something along the lines of, "Well, I like to get your drink order first, and then we'll get your food order." After that rude interaction and the lack of basic hospitality, I pretty much lost my appetite and, honestly, if I could go back in time, we would have just left at that point. Unfortunately, we did stay and ordered food. The food eventually came, but I couldn't really eat mine because the entire experience had put such a bad taste in my mouth and I lost my appetite. My husband ordered a cheeseburger and said it was awful. We got to go boxes so as to not cause a scene, but we threw the food away as soon as we got home. Between the poor service and the disappointing food, there is nothing that would make us want to come back. I was surprised to see the good reviews for this place on Google, because our experience did not match them at all. It honestly makes me wonder if the positive reviews are mostly from bar regulars, friends, or acquaintances who might be getting different treatment than new customers. We are locals now, but unfortunately The Black Iron Grill will not be receiving any more of our business. My husband and I have lived in small towns all over this country, and we see the same pattern of predatory behavior from certain businesses: bad or apathetic service while taking advantage of locals who have fewer options and lower incomes, knowing many people can't easily drive out of town for alternatives. We're not in that position, so we choose carefully where we spend our money--and we don't have to spend it on bad service and bad people. Let's call this what it is: this was a woman on a power trip, making sure we knew who was in charge and that we were at her mercy as customers. To further highlight the predatory nature of this place, they charge $3 just to split a meal (on top of already marked-up food prices--this isn't Pelican Brewery on the coast). Given how hard times are for people these days, with inflation and everything else, and given that not everyone is a business owner, it's shocking you'd treat your community this way. We don't believe these people are clueless; we believe they are selfish and vain. Based on our experience, I cannot recommend The Black Iron Grill and would encourage others to think twice before dining here.

The Homestyle biscuits and gravy are delicious. Delicious. I stopped by not knowing what to expect…read more Pleasant surprise.

I am always look forward to finding little sweet spots as we are traveling. The Hangry Redhead…read morepopped up with good reviews as we were heading to the coast. Decided to stop in and try it out. Cute location in the heart of Banks Oregon. The diner has a vintage burger shop vibe. Fun signs and artwork through out. The menu is simple yet filled with great American food options. We ordered the BLT and Bacon Cheeseburger. Also added the fresh cut fries to the meal. The cheeseburger tasted great. Loved the fresh cut seasoned fries. The only negative was the BLT. It was a bit overdone. The toasted bread was hard (cut the gums up) and the bacon was tough like it was cooked earlier in the day and reheated. All that being said, I am happy with our dining experience. Would probably come back and try it out their pie ala mode.

The music bingo is cool. I haven't thrown an axe, but I'll be back to do that. Service was…read moregreat--waitstaff was friendly and attentive. The brisket let me down, though--I asked for a cut from the fat end, which should be moist and delicious, but it was DRY, overdone, and there was barely a discernible smoke ring. I lived in Austin for nine years, and this does not live up to the claim of "Texas style barbecue." That takes smoking all night over low heat and is a considerable commitment, so yeah, I get it that they might not be able to get people to do that. The sauce was perfect, though--you'll need it.

Original post: I was walking by Fat Baby Barbecue and was…read moreshocked by the music playing so loudly that it could be heard from outside. The lyrics included repeated use of the N-word and other inappropriate language. I didn't even have to walk inside to hear it. This is extremely disappointing and offensive, especially in a public area where families, children, and people of all ages are walking by. There should be a standard for playing appropriate music in a public business, and music with racial slurs and explicit language should not be blasted for everyone in the surrounding area to hear. There's a difference between playing music and being considerate of the community around you. I hope management takes this seriously and makes better choices about the music being played. Customers and people simply walking by deserve a more respectful environment. This is completely unnecessary and unprofessional. Their response Fat Baby Barbecue x Blue Ox Hillsboro (Owner) 3 days ago Hi Amy, We respect your right to share your opinion, and we appreciate you bringing your concerns to our attention. However, we would like to clarify that your one-star rating was based solely on walking past our establishment, without dining with us, interacting with our staff, or experiencing the service we provide. Music is part of the lively atmosphere we aim to create at Fat Baby Barbecue. While musical preferences vary, we recognize the importance of being considerate of our surrounding community and will review your concerns regarding the volume and language. As a business under new ownership, we are working hard to build something positive for Hillsboro. We welcome constructive feedback and encourage reviews that fairly represent the experience our business provides. - Fat Baby Barbecue Management My response Response to the comment, since I can't give you another review : Thank you for responding. I understand that I didn't dine at your establishment, and I never claimed to have experienced your food or customer service. My review was specifically about the music and the language being played loudly enough to hear while walking past your business. Hearing music that repeatedly uses the N-word in a public setting is concerning, and I believe it's reasonable to speak up about it. This isn't simply about musical preferences. It's about being mindful of the community around you and understanding that the language being played publicly can be offensive and inappropriate for people passing by, including families and children. I appreciate that you're willing to review my concerns. As a local business, you have an opportunity to create a fun atmosphere while still being respectful of the community. My review reflects what I personally heard, and I stand by that feedback. I hope you take it as an opportunity to make a positive change.

Went yesterday after a river day. They said kids were allowed out side. We went outside and there…read morewas dog poop all over the yard and a marijuana bong sitting on the outside bar top! Our server first came out and said it'd be a little bit of a wait. We ordered two rounds of breadsticks and drinks then our main meals. She got drinks out fairly quickly but then all of a sudden our server just left. No saying goodbye or anything. We sat there for over an hour and a half! Never got asked if we wanted refills on drinks or anything. The kids and I asked for pickles and only one of us got any, there was no server in site to ask for any. One of us got a western burger and at the end on the plate there was corn?Then it came down to paying. I had to run around and look for someone to take my money, they said they don't collect money from outside or up front and I'd have to ask the bartender to cash me out. I ended up waiting over 10 minutes at the bar just to pay... It was overall a horrible experience and I don't think we'll ever be back. I never make reviews but I figured I'd save other people the frustration and disappointment

This is a townie dive bar no doubt. I've stopped in here a few times over the years because dive…read morebars are my kind of place. Dark as midnight when you open the door. Pretty big place although there was only one old geezer (besides me) sitting there watching the door at noon... and already feeling no pain. Oddly or perhaps not, I have never seen a Biker in here. There's usually a dozen or more Harleys as well as sport bikes parked on the main drag but this gin mill doesn't seem to be favored by them. Or perhaps visa versa? I've read the reviews where patrons felt like the locals didn't want them there. Never had that problem or at least not to my face. I like the place alright. I wouldn't want to have my wedding reception here but it's a good place to stop for a brew. The food is surprisingly good although I wouldn't stray too far from the bar food standards... sandwiches, burgers, fish and chips. They have an extensive pizza menu although I've never tried one there. It's a club sandwich or a burger for me. They have a LoggerBurger that is not for children and you definitely won't be hungry once you're done, assuming you can even finish it. Wait staff experience has varied. No complaints on this go-around. They have a little outdoor patio which is where you'd want to head if it gets noisy inside (or if you don't care to eat and drink in a dark cave). I can see why Prius owners might not like this place much. I've been to better myself. But it's better than "ok" if you are a greasy Biker like me hence the four stars. I've never been here after dark but the place has the vibe where you might want to just sit there quietly lest some townie take offense at your presence and things could go sideways quickly. Or not. Just seems like the type of bar where you could find yourself in a fight without trying very hard. Full bar that caters to serious drinkers. Colorado Koolaid on tap for me but you could definitely get hammered here quickly if that's your objective.

Yet another McMenamins location I am writing a review for. There will be many more to come as we…read morework through getting our passport stamps for all of the locations. As this location is categorized it is indeed a Brewpub. So you will get pubfare type food. And that's okay as the food is pretty solid with all of the locations we have been to so far. But unlike the McMenamins hotels that have more than one restaurant with different menus on site the variety of options may seem a bit slim. The Oak Hills location is kind of in a strip mall and some locations are. The quirkiness that comes with some McMenamins locations is a bit more subdued here and again some locations are just like that. I got their cheeseburger with a side salad and that was a satisfying meal. I also didn't want any beer so I got a cocktail instead. That was very refreshing and pleasant after having a frustrating afternoon. I managed to get a picture if my drink but my phone's batteries were so low I only managed to get a picture of the drink and not the meal or surroundings. My phone had it too.

Had a good experience here. Delicious beers and ciders. Enjoyed the fries as well (the ketchup is…read morereally good!). Service was pretty good. This is sort of an average pub. They do brew beers here, so that's cool.

"Best burger I've ever had".., this was said by my husband, who used to go to Stanich's back in the…read moreday (IYKYK) Set on the south side of 101, near Manning is this unassuming yellow and white building. We were 20 minutes from home and opted to stop in for a burger. It was a great stop! Bloody Marys were on point. Service was excellent, and burgers were delicious. Don't hesitate to stop in and enjoy a delicious meal.

Friendly service. Really good food. The place is clean and cute on the inside with a full bar and…read moremany different food items to choose from. I had this delicious French dip and a side salad instead of fries. My salad was fresh cut lettuce not bagged. Which I appreciate. The sandwich was nicely toasted with lots of meat and grilled mushrooms. Was yummy!