Who doesn't love the Bitter Monk? My gosh, it's a gem in the heart of McMinnville! Tucked away at…read morethe intersection of 3rd and Cowls, it is centrally located in downtown McMinnville. We discovered the Bitter Monk through a friend who lives locally. At his recommendation, we visited for the first time about a year ago. This weekend was the third time we've returned. This weekend they were hosting the Wonderland Brew Fest. Live music, at least 30 different brews to chose from, wonderful local pretzel vendor, and a food truck! Absolute heaven! McMinnville is a little piece of heaven just south of Portland... The Bitter Monk makes it just a little more perfect! If you're ever nearby, stop in and enjoy a lovely brew. Becky and her team are absolutely the best! We look forward to returning again soon!

Fantastic Beer selection, cool and diverse crowd. Great for football games on Sundays. Great place…read moreto enjoy a great beer, if it weren't for the beertender. She is unfriendly, condescending, and completely aloof. Too bad. Been here a bunch of times trying to deal with it when I'm in town. Giving up and I and won't come back.

Super cool food cart pod! We stop by on a blazing hot day to try a cocktail. What a fun concept we…read morewill come back for food.

I've been waiting for the right time to try out this new(ish) Food Cart spot in McMinnville. I…read morepulled into the parking lot at lunch time on a weekend a while back and the place was crawling with unruly kids spilling out of the doorway and bouncing off the windows inside the building. Nope. I just kept driving. So, today was the day, I almost had the place to myself at lunchtime on a Tuesday. It was raining, so you will have to stand in the rain to order food from one of several food trucks, but there is plenty of sheltered seating outside with overhead heaters and an indoor seating area that is sparse but adequate. The renovation of this former old Shell gas station has been thoughtful and artistic - it's got all the charm of old fashioned handpainted signs and all the hospitality of your local neighborhood pub including some great old arcade games and a full bar with a friendly server. I was disappointed that the Indian food truck was closed because they would probably have the best vegetarian, non-fried options. All the other spots were open. I ordered a Falafel Gyro from Shawarma Express Grill and- NOT LYING, I'm a huge falafel fan and it was the best falafel I've ever had!

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.

Great food. Better than normal pub food. I had the cheese steak. Loved the beer cheese and the…read moresteak pieces cooked perfectly. The bread was soft and buttery. The fries were the best fries I have had in a while. My boyfriend got the BBQ hamburger. It was really really good. I could eat there every day I am visiting McMinnville

Good experience yesterday at Two Dogs Taphouse. We had been to the McMinnville Wine and Food…read moreClassic and wanted a pub-style dining experience. This was it. It is understandable that they have garnered 4 stars overall, as it was good...for what it is. The flow of customers kept coming in thru out our entire visit. My vegetarian wife had the Hummus and Flatbread which she enjoyed thoroughly. I had the Patty Melt. It was good...but it was not a traditional Patty Melt. Served on sourdough versus rye, and it had dijonaise? It needed more. The grilled sourdough needed more grilling as well. The accompanying fresh cut french fries were great. You order at the counter, and host, Ryan was quite friendly and knowledgeable. My wife had the recommended Boneyard RPM and she loved it. I stuck to Sierra Mist after the wine. We did see someone giving "pleasure" to someone else outside in a car. Not a great sight while eating. Good experience, not great...but I will still come back.

First and sadly, last place we would go…read more We recently visited Heater Allen in McMinnville for their Oktoberfest with six family members, excited to support a local spot that calls itself "kid friendly." Unfortunately, the way we were treated made us feel anything but welcome. Our 3-year-old was playing with the toy bin they provide for kids inside, while we were mainly gathered outside. Like any toddler, he made a mess, but I was mindful of it and cleaned up after him when asked. About 15-20 minutes later, I noticed the entire toy bin had been removed. When I asked the staff member (manager?) why, her response was curt and dismissive--essentially saying she was tired of cleaning up after kids. She even said she "had kids too," but the tone felt more like scolding than understanding. I explained that we come to places like this because they advertise themselves as family-friendly. Instead of hospitality, we were made to feel like a burden, as though children weren't actually welcome. The worst part was overhearing her continue to talk about us to others while we were still there. That crossed the line from unprofessional to just plain rude. We ended up leaving and taking our business elsewhere. For parents constantly searching for places to enjoy a beer while their kids have space to play, I can confidently say Heater Allen is not it. If you don't want children there, don't advertise as kid-friendly--it's misleading and creates an experience that feels hostile for families.

Beers don't appeal to my tastes. Better options for me…read morenearby. I haven't eaten their food.

Awesome place. Russian River beers on draft regularly. Friendly bartenders and patrons.read more

Love this place!! Best selection of craft beer in the area. Friendly servers and great atmosphere.read more

I've been here a few times now and have had an amazing experience each time. The workers are very…read morekind and always so welcoming! As a girl with celiac, whenever I can have French fries at a restaurant, it's almost guaranteed to get 5 stars, but everything being gluten free makes it even better. I've had the chicken salad sandwich and burger, which were both amazing. The bread doesn't crumble into smithereens after biting into it and it's delicious. My mom and I shared the brussel sprouts and those were marvelous too. I love vegetables, but if you don't I still think you'd like them. I've also had a donut and cookie here before. I've got the biggest sweet tooth around so it's hard to disappoint me with those. Will definitely return in the future :)

Hands down amazing!! I had a gluten free chocolate donut that was incredible. I already ate…read morebreakfast but we walked by and I simply had to make room! The owner/chef very friendly and helpful. We are coming here tomorrow for breakfast! Seating available both inside and outside. Nice decor with pics for sale. Back again!! Enjoyed it so much the first time.

This place had quite a large indoor and outdoor space with picnic tables. I'm not sure if they sell…read moretheir own food but they had 2 food trucks on the premises. They had a good mix of beers ranging from light to dark with 16 ounce or 10 ounce pours. I got a porter which was tasty. Nice casual vibe and great hangout spot for groups.

Nice beer experience with ForeLand Beer! Based out of McMinnville, Oregon... a place I am intrigued…read morewith due to McMenamins' UFO festival and my obsession with the town and it's breweries steadily became to be more of a priority. But to stay on topic and not go on and on about how exciting it would be for me to go to a UFO festival I will delve onto the beers I had from this brewery. I had two beers from ForeLand and both were very solid! Probably my favorite was the Glass Volcano, a dark lager with a great roasty, coffee flavor with a bit of sweetness. It then has a clean finish which contributed to a very enjoyable lager overall. Mesmeric Gaze was the next beer Steve and I enjoyed. It was an IPA with very fine flavors of pine and citrus generating a slightly tropical reminder. One of the better IPA'S I have had in the last month or so. Definitely a rewarding beer experience with this brewery and a worthy stop to make regardless if UFO's are involved or not.

Food was good, the menu has a great selection, everything was fresh and hot. Service was friendly…read moreand quick. It's a little noisy, but it's also a brewery and expected.

My sister and I ate dinner here one night while I was visiting. We sat at a window booth and had…read morefabulous service from our waitress Kylie, who was spunky and fun (she wore alien antennae in celebration of McMinnville's UFO Festival which was going on at the time). I ordered the 3 piece fish and chips and a bottle of IBC root beer. The fish pieces were Alaskan cod, tender and with delicious, mild flavor. The cod was covered in a panko crust. I did squirt a bit of malt vinegar on the fish as I like that flavor. The plate came with fries and coleslaw. I am not much of a coleslaw person but this was pretty good. The fish came with a tasty tarter sauce which I just used to dip my fries into. My sister couldn't finish the pulled pork sandwich she ordered so I had some of that too. The pork was tender and flavorful although I wasn't overly fond of the bbq sauce they used. I had dessert! Celia's Homemade Oregon Berry Cobbler. Wow! The piping hot blueberries and strawberries were within a sweet, crisp crust and was magnificent. The cobbler was covered with a huge scoop of Tillamook vanilla bean ice cream. I loved this dessert. This is a comfortable, casual, fun place for a meal. I would definitely come back to eat here while in the old town area of McMinnville.

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.