Really solid experience all around. The baked dish was rich and well done--great depth of flavor in the sauce, and the melted top layer added a nice texture without feeling heavy. Comfort food, but clearly made with care. The shrimp dish stood out too. The shrimp were tender and fresh, with a clean flavor that paired well with the tomatoes and light seasoning. Simple, balanced, and executed well. The wine pairing complemented everything nicely without overpowering the food, which I appreciated. What made the biggest impression, though, was the service--especially from the owners. They were welcoming, attentive, and genuinely engaged without being over the top. You can tell they take pride in what they're doing, and it shows in how they treat their guests. Overall, a place I'd definitely come back to and recommend to others looking for a quality meal in West Linn. read more

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Kind. Delicious. Comfortable. YES! From the moment I walked in I felt relaxed, taken care of and very thankful to have found Taste Wine Cafe! The wines and drinks are top notch. Perfection. The service is incredible, knowledgeable, approachable, genuine and most of all delightful. The food... OMG. THE FOOD! Stunning plates filled with high quality vegetables and soups and cheeses and so much joy. SO. MUCH. JOY. After my first visit I am now a regular and look forward to coming back soon. THANK YOU! read more

This place has quickly become my new favorite restaurant. Here are the reasons: ~~Super friendly and attentive staff. ~~Laid back atmosphere, classy but not stuffy. ~~A very creative menu, featuring the BYOB - "Build Your Own Bruschetta Board" (killer!) ~~Quality food served as soon as prepared - not staged for the table ~~Cold beer (critical!) ~~A fantastic wine selection. ~~A quick glass of sparkling wine on the house to welcome you in. And these are not all of the reasons, just my top 7. Make your plans NOW! read more

We invited another couple to join us for dinner tonight and I am so embarrassed that I chose Taste as our destination. Three out of four dinners were terrible. When the server finally came back to our table to clear dishes and saw full plates of uneaten food, he didn't even question us to see if we enjoyed the meal and instead left the check at the table. Note that we ordered a salad with chicken that was so dry it was uneatable. A french dip that was served cold! What??? It was piled with arugula and even the au jus was served cold. Terrible! We also ordered the ravioli and received a plate with only five small ravioli. It truly was a crime and my guest left hungry and was going to stop by Burgerville on her way home. I highly recommend that if you visit, don't order anything but charcuterie, but trust me when I say that it's not worth trying. read more

The aesthetic of the establishment is nice, cozy for sure, and our server, was great! Very attentive, which is nice and let me try a few wines. I wish this place though had flights... they have such great wines I wanna taste them all. Kinda in the name lmao. But I would suggest not ordering the steak bites... was just grounded up steak in a very sloppy oil sauce. Not what we were expecting. We also had a mishap with our whip cream on our dessert, which wasn't that big of a deal since they made the situation right. The bacon cover dates though, hit the mark I honestly would have just ordered these over and over again. Not sure I would go back, but was nice to visit. read more

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A Perfect Fusion of Wine Bar Elegance & Café Comfort! This place is an absolute gem! They've mastered the art of combining a sophisticated wine restaurant with a cozy café - and it works beautifully. The wine selection is exceptionally curated, and every dish we tried was absolutely delicious. Brunch Highlights: We stopped in for brunch and were blown away! The cinnamon mini donuts, cool ranch chicken tenders, crispy duck fat potatoes, and Belgian waffles were all phenomenal. Everything was perfectly prepared and hit the spot. Special Touches: The complimentary splash of bubbles when you arrive sets such a celebratory tone - what a lovely way to start your meal! The food and wine pairing recommendations are spot-on. Outstanding Service: The service was incredibly attentive, and I was impressed to see the owners personally checking on guests' satisfaction. You can tell they genuinely care about creating an amazing experience at their new restaurant. Bottom Line: Highly recommend! We're already planning our next visit to explore more of the menu. If you're looking for a place that offers both great wine and delicious comfort food in a welcoming atmosphere, this is it! read more

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We had a great experience at Taste Wine Café and will definitely be back. Brand new wine bar in West Linn and a great addition to our little downtown food/drink scene. The service was warm and welcoming from the moment we walked in. We were seated right away and offered a complimentary tasting of Prosecco, which was such a nice touch. We ordered the build-your-own bruschetta board, and it was both beautiful and generous in portion (like huge could be a whole meal for two)! Tons of variety, super fresh ingredients, and perfect for sharing. Every bite was flavorful, and it paired perfectly with our wine. The atmosphere is modern, relaxed, and perfect for a casual wine night or a gathering with friends. Highly recommend for anyone who wants great wine, good food, and friendly service. Will be back to try more drinks and food pairings! read more

Taste Wine Cafe - Half eaten bruschetta board. Portion is huge! So yummy, we got the - smoked salmon, peach + prosciutto, and,mozzarella & tomato - Wine Bars Near Me - West Linn, Oregon

HOT of the PRE-PRESS! Located at the old Allium and Chantrelle space on Old Willamette Drive, TASTE is a WHOLE NEW level, model and experience of the best paired wine and charcuterie Cafe/restaurant! They completely redid the floors, furniture etc- it's beautiful and definitely brings a new type of PDX hip class to West Linn. The wine selection is vast, and yet still incredibly reasonably priced. With HH price incentives that are offered up to 5pm everyday ($8-12), based upon the tier of wine! Bottles and by the glass are offered as well. The menu, I swear, was crafted from my very own culinary dreams! And again - all so reasonably priced. We had just come from dinner and weren't planning on eating, but we had to try the custom bruschetta board. There are about 10 profile pairing selections to choose from. And for 3 pairings it's only $16! I actually felt guilty only paying that much! This menu would appeal to your whole dinner party, with GF options available as well! High end and ample portions of prosciutto, salmon, grilled peaches, figs etc! For this savory selection, quality, presentation and price, I told our server "That's it. I'm no longer shopping at Safeway. I'm just eating here!" So WHEN you come, you'll provably see me/us there! Bravo Rob and team! Bravo! read more

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I would like to give a shout out to an amazing (newer) restaurant in West Linn. Taste - Wine Cafe My friend and I went there last week and then I took my son and his girlfriend. Everyone rates 10/10. Food is some of the best! Many wine options and tastings, beer and full bar. This is a kid friendly restaurant with a small bar area. If you're looking for a new place to try this is it! Great service and the owners are a huge part of making sure your time and food are above par. read more

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Have been here twice and enjoyed them both. Once for a date night and another for happy hour with a friend. Service is always top notch, food is great (really liked building our own bruschetta board), and the welcome pour is a great touch. Our server for happy hour let us try a few wines before committing and had great suggestions. read more

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This is an absolute gem in West Linn. Every single item on the menu including the dessert is over the top! We come in here a couple times a month plus we have tried their awesome wine dinners after hours. Every single one of the staff members are competent & lovely to interact with. Tonight we had Jo again and were impressed with her positivity & excellent service. We finished the night with a chocolate mousse topped with whip & hazelnut crumbles.... To die for! Give this place a try if you love great food, a great atmosphere, great service, and personal attention to every detail. read more

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We've eaten here at least ten times. Super friendly staff and cute modern design. Wide- ranging menu that is remarkable reliable. GREAT wine menu. So nice to have a reliably good meal in our area! read more

Taste Wine Cafe - Some of the wine! - Wine Bars Near Me - West Linn, Oregon

Everything is fabulous. Robbie and Jonathan are the best. They will accommodate you in every way. I've been here 3 times and each time gets better. read more

I love going to Taste. They have so much passion and commitment to their restaurant and the experience. The brunch is awesome! read more

Taste Wine Cafe - Turkey sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, fried egg and mozzarella BRUNCH! This was so good. They are now open for Brunch on weekends. - Wine Bars Near Me - West Linn, Oregon

What an amazing find!! We belong to multiple wine clubs and my husband is a chef/sommelier. In other words, we are either snobs or we just appreciate quality wine and food. Many places try, and most get part way there. Taste Wine Cafe hit the mark all the way around. The place is bright. Festive, but not too loud or overbearing. The staff was exceptionally friendly and wanted to make sure we did not sit around with empty plates or glasses. The owners visited us at the table and it was clear they were not only excited about the new venture, but knew what the heck they were doing. This showed in the fact the place was quite busy until we left at 7:30 on a Friday. My only concern with posting a good review is that people will listen to me and they will become more popular making it to hard to get a table. The wine selection is broad. Don't forget to look at the glass pour side of the menu in addition to the bottle side, because you can get bottles of the glass pour wine. They were generous in allowing to taste a couple from that side of the menu before we decided on the bottle to drink. The food was wonderful. Consider getting multiple small plates so you can experience all the options. Shishito peppers with garlic aioli that, at worst, made me wonder when I would get the spicy one (i.e., they were delicious). Steak bites were perfectly cooked and the meat very tender. Do not skip the bacon wrapped dates. If you are as full as we were, order the desserts to go like us. We found our new West Linn place and will be regulars. read more

After quite a few visits, this place is wonderful! Food is improving in portion size. Wish they maybe had a big TV for something to visually see? They are doing great...truly a Wine bar plus more and staff understands and knows wines! read more

I had an okay meal here, staff was very nice but I really just came to leave one note. PLEASE FIX THE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE RECIPE. I'm not trying to be rude but they seriously need help. If you're selling warm cookies at the end of meal they better be amazing. These were not good.. Also, the idea of the bruschetta board is nice but the bread is all wrong for this. It was very chewy and not cut well enough to share. read more

I so want this place to make it! Love the initial sparkling sample they provide while you review menu. Great staff and knowledge l... appreciate the offering to sample the wines on the menu prior to deciding! My biggest suggestion is I feel the lighting is way too bright. Please tone it down for a romantic, moody vibe rather than cafeteria lighting. Extensive menu that could probably scale back and community would be happy! Bruschetta trio is great... however large. Love the West Linn addition! read more

Great wine bar with so much more! The bruschetta looks amazing. I had the polenta w mushrooms and goat cheese which was great and friends had the spaghetti. Excellent selection of wine and other beverages too! read more

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Amazing customer service and the food was the same. Loved seeing all the wine available-super cute place! Great selection for everyone. Will definitely be back (already went 2xs in 1 week ) read more

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Everything! Atmosphere! Service with top notch hospitality ! Special event menu that was over the top delicious & beautifully presented. It ended up being an amazing tribute to the two new owners, Robbie & Jonathan. Many friends & attendees shared the reasons why this restaurant is successful. I was honored to have been there read more

The food is amazing. We've been here 4 or 5 times now and try something new on the menu each time and have never been let down. The service is fantastic as well. We usually sit in the bar area. Jordan x2, Jonathan and Robbie are so fun to chat with and such interesting people. Overall the ambiance is very relaxed but also very nice, intelligent, and fun. read more

Visited Taste several times over the last year but today tried their brunch for the first time. So good! Service, as always, was friendly, helpful and informative. But the brunch sharing plates were so tasty and exactly the right amount of food. Definitely will be a regular "brunch buddy". read more

I absolutely love Taste! Amazing for dinner and now they have brunch too!!! Every time I go out with girlfriends this is my recommendation. Tons of amazing gluten free options as well. The service is incredible, the owners are so kind, just the perfect place for brunch or dinner. read more

Last night we had one of the best and very refreshing dining experiences in a long while. Customer service across the board and in restaurants has just become less than in my opinion, no matter what category of restaurant you are giving your business to. We had reservations, we ran in with 45 minutes before a commitment to eat and have a cocktail and "Jo" was our server. She was pleasant, so very prompt in responding and checking on us and she got us in and out of there with time to spare with such an amazing attitude. We tipped as if we had been able to be leisurely cause we will come back when we can and we will request her every time. The food was amazing, the tiny steak bites and meatball were our favorite. Well done Taste and be proud of Jo and Jo thank you for having a work ethic and pride in what you do... read more

This place is amazing! It definitely warrants the high praise. Jonathan at the bar was super informative and attentive. He walked me through every tasting he was sampling for me, and we got to chatting about the different wines they have been bringing in. It is clear Jonathan is an expert in this field and is passionate about his craft. The atmosphere is casual enough to enjoy with friends, but I'm sure it would become more sensual in the evening; enough to have a date here. Overall, if you are wondering whether or not this is worth the visit, it absolutely is. 10/10. read more

Excellent food and amazing wine selection, all reasonably priced. Always feel welcomed and receive great service!

Phenomenal service, exceptional food and wine options. This place has great vibes and just the place West Linn needs. Definitely recommend the bruschetta boards and pork chop. Don't skip the bread pudding for dessert either. We'll definitely be frequenting this amazing place! And now they're open for BRUNCH on the weekends!! read more

We LOVE it here! Johnathan, the owner, is so friendly and knowledgeable. We completely enjoyed ourselves and can't wait to come back! Get the mimosas and bruschetta board. Highly recommend! read more

Taste Wine Cafe - Fall in love in West Linn! - Wine Bars Near Me - West Linn, Oregon

My husband and I love this place! We haven't gotten through everything on the menu but we're trying. He is pretty picky, and is usually a one or two items he'll eat at any given restaurant and we've tried so many different things here. The service is wonderful. Jordan and Jordan are so fun to chat with and super friendly. The overall experience is just so warm and inviting. We'll be back soon for sure. read more

Service could NOT be better! Food was super flavor! Atmosphere was lovely. The only thing I'd hope for is a soft bread to soak up such delicious flavors. read more

Wonderful atmosphere and outstanding service. Very pleasant and professional staff. I was treated to an unexpected wine sample as soon as I sat down. I will definitely be back! read more

Amenities are very nice. Wait staff was attentive and good natured. The wine selection and pricing along with the food was very pleasing. Bruschetta is the bomb. My only critique was the Caesar salad. The mainstay for that dish is anchovies and parm. Lacking in that area. We will be back. Enjoyed our evening. read more

Great experience today here friends got wine I had beer which was nice that they also serve beer and drinks. Jeff was a great server to top it off. read more

Very interesting night at Taste. We had reservations for 3 and the power went out in West Linn shortly before our reservation. They welcomed us in and said they were going to stay open without power. All of the staff were super friendly. Service was great as well as the food. The fun thing was , at it got dark after sunset, one person at each table took out their cell phone and turn the light on. We would then turn the phone upside down and place on an extra wine glass. Made it a magical experience. We will definitely come back in the future when they have power. A wide selection of wines, and food options read more

Fairly priced. Delicious share plates. Lovely wine. Super friendly staff! So glad the taste folks took over this spot. Also bonus points for being extra accommodative with food allergies. :) read more

Great place.. went there last night for happy hour with some friends sat outside and had an amazing time.. BYO bruschetta board is such a fun idea. Wine selection was also impressive will definitely go back. Such a cute place with friendly staff. read more

Great food and great staff. Everyone there was friendly, attentive and service oriented.

Atmosphere was great, and Lily the server was also! Food, was interesting. Polenta and fries were good. The bruschetta was good and large. The main entree was spicy prawns with wild rice. Asked for extra spice, which gave it some spice. Overall it was missing something, perhaps a rice mix. Felt like it was missing some body. read more

Taste Wine Cafe - Spicy Prawns, after I dug into it. - Wine Bars Near Me - West Linn, Oregon

Service was top notch, wine selection was unique and varied, and happy hour prices for a glass of wine were incredible!!