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    The Outpost On The River

    4.9 (13 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Outdoor patio
    Andrew M.

    Wanted an adventure to escape the Portland summer heat and stumbled on reviews for this outpost along the quiet roads along the Nustucca River and decided to make it my destination. Came out to eat here and check out Oregon's Niagara Falls trail. It was the right choice. The food is great and the service is friendly and warm. We had cheeseburgers for dinner and biscuits and gravy for breakfast! "These are just so good; I can't even handle it!" Says my son. What a cool hidden gem! I will be back.

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    Rhonda S.

    The food was amazing with very large servings. The service was excellent. When we arrived, they were very busy, but still made sure we received water and a menu. Our order was taken quickly and the food arrived in a timely manner. It was fresh and hot. There is either indoor or outdoor seating. We sat outside and it was very quiet. We had a nice visit and enjoyed our evening very much!

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    Heidi D.

    Full espresso bar, full food menu. Grandmas home cooking but not greasy and with a modern spin. Clean, friendly, well-staffed and affordable. Have some biscuits and gravy and converse over picture books with generations of locals. The outpost is not only a place to eat upriver, but a destination. It's everything I never thought I could get in the woods.

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    Excellent service and amazing food!! I highly recommend making the trip to the outpost on the river, especially if you love fried foods!!!

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    Blind Pig - Turkey Club Sandwich

    Blind Pig

    4.6(90 reviews)
    20.5 mi

    The food and service is always amazing here. You come in expecting typical bar food, but it's…read moreanything but. The short ribs are totally beyond, melt in your mouth and so flavorful. The fried chicken sandwich is always juicy and with just enough heat. Sitting either at the bar or outside is great. I will be bringing out of town guests here as a must do.

    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.

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    Blind Pig - Inside bar seating

    Inside bar seating

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    Turkey club

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    La Rambla Restaurant & Bar

    4.3(554 reviews)
    19.5 mi
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    After reading great reviews online, we had super high expectations for this Spanish spot, and it…read moredid not disappoint! We first tried to drop by on Day 1, but the place was so crowded that we couldn't get a table. We made sure to book a reservation and returned for lunch the next day. The ambience here is amazing, and the service was top-notch. Our server was great and took the time to explain the menu details to us. We ordered a bunch of different items, and everything tasted pretty good. The paella was definitely the absolute highlight of the meal! While I wish the vegetables had been roasted just a bit more, the rice itself was extremely flavorful. The sautéed mushrooms and Brussels sprouts were another massive highlight--they are an absolute must-try from the menu. We loved them so much that we actually placed a repeat order for them during our meal! Overall, we had a fantastic time here. Definitely visit this spot when you are in the city!

    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.

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    La Rambla Restaurant & Bar - Paella

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    La Rambla Restaurant & Bar - Old-fashioned and La Rose Fresca.

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    Thistle - Pork remoulet

    Thistle

    4.2(281 reviews)
    19.6 mi
    $$$

    This is hands down the best dining experience in McMinnville. From you moment to step in, the owner…read morePatrick make you feel like family. We did not have a reservation but they were able to accommodate us at the bar (which is fine since my wife was born with the gift of gab and makes friends with everyone). Alice the bartender greeted us warmly and took our drink order quick (even though the place was very busy). The menu changes daily based on the availability of the fresh ingredients of the season and is written on a chalkboard. We opted for the salmon tartar which was amazing and the beef spare ribs. The salmon served with small crusty bread and the spare ribs were served with a Mole sauce. We stayed until closing and talked the night away.

    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!

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    Beach Walk

    Beach Walk

    4.6(205 reviews)
    18.2 mi
    $$

    The BEST pad thai I've had!!!!!!!!…read more We had lunch at Beach Walk this week and were impressed with the flavors. As they note on the menu, the pad thai is very citrus-forward. There is also a good level of fish sauce. The flavor was awesome! I had the cornmeal-crusted tofu, which was excellent. The portion is also nice and large, so I was able to enjoy my pad thai a second day. We'll definitely eat here again next time we're in the area.

    Because of our most recent experience I'm taking what would have been a solid 4, or 4.5 star down…read moreto a 3. We've visited Beach Wok a few times over the years, and each time we've found it to be fresh and of good quality. However, on our most recent visit, we discovered that half of our dishes were dry and partially inedible. The main issue with our to-go order was the ribs. For my kids, I ordered the BBQ ribs. At least half were too dry and tough to eat without posing a choking risk. For myself, I placed an order for the gluten-free sweet and sour ribs. Mine were at least 3/4 too dry to eat, to the point I was trying to drink water while chewing in order to get the meat soft enough to swallow. It just wasn't worth the risk or pain in my jaw so I ended up throwing away most of the two rib orders. My husband's fish and chips were fine, as well as the cucumber salad, edamame, and a grilled cheese I also ordered for the kids. I was planning on ordering from Beach Wok a second night, but with the prices as high as they are and our bad experience a few nights earlier, I decided against it. I'm undecided if we'll be returning to Beach Wok again. 2026 #1

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    Our seating area

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    BBQ Ribs

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    The Outpost On The River - newamerican - Updated July 2026

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