My family came here at noon on a Thursday. It was not crowded at all, but slowly got more busy over…read morethe course of two hours. Most of their tables are half booth, half chairs. The service was fast. Our server was knowledgeable and friendly. I had the cypress bowl with falafel - the falafel was crisp, and the homemade pita and hummus were particularly yummy and flavorful. My grandma got the Mediterranean burger - their house ketchup is spectacular and flavored with allspice and cinnamon. Their dessert options all sounded amazing - the the triple chocolate mousse was rich and perfect to split as a little sweet treat between four people. We each got a few bites.

Walked in without a reservation for dinner on a Wednesday and had no problem getting seated!…read moreExperienced great service that embodies what you think of as the hospitality from a nice mediterranean restaurant yet threaded through with family vibes The brussel sprouts with lemon toum were crispy, tart, and a textural sensation. Great size for sharing. Which seems to be consistent with regards to their portions. The seasonal salad was large. And the pasta special (sugo orechiette) was also large! Everything was fresh and tasty

I challenge you find a better bar anywhere. The people, the food, the drinks, the…read moremusic.....locally owned. I was in town two days and came here both afternoons and visit a with the owner. Real people, real drinks, real food....real fun

Deluxe Burger weekend at 1109 Lafayette Bar! This event happens occasionally, the burger is not a…read moreregular menu item so of course we had to stop by to get a couple! The staff is always kind, organized and prepared especially on this day because this event draws a crowd and typically they sell out. We ordered at the bar then chose a comfy spot outside in the new chandelier area. Our drinks, Basil Smash Gin Gimlets were served promptly. This drink is one of my favorite so well balanced and refreshing perfect on a warm day. Our Deluxe cheese burgers were served within 10 minutes and as usual cooked perfectly and set upon a soft sesame bun with just the right amount of shredded lettuce, onion and sauce. Accompanied by pickle chips, a banana pepper and a bag of potato chips. Of course we devoured them quickly. Chalking this up to another great visit at my favorite neighborhood bar.

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!

We arrived in town early from Portland to go see a friends acoustic performance on 6/22. We had…read moresome time to spare and figured we'd go wine tasting. We walked through town looking at a few tasting rooms. Nothing really jumped out to us. Then Bamn!!! When we seen this place from across the street. It all changed our wine tasting plans. Let's go have a drink!!! It was a great decision. The outdoor area was set up very nice and welcoming. There's a lot of attention to detail in all the decorations. Not sure if the lady was the manager or owner that helped us. But her friendly service was top notch!!!! With us visiting from out of town. It made me and the lady feel like regulars. She gave us a recommendation on the Margarita. I'm more of a Bourbon lover. So I ordered the Traditional Manhattan and my lady ordered the requested margarita. Wow!!! Both our drinks were tasty and awesome. Hey bartenders great pour on the drinks!!!! Cheers!!!

Came here the first time for a class on creating and preparing cocktails my wife signed us up for…read moreon my birthday weekend. That was so informative and fun we made it back up for their Halloween party, was a bit chilly so we only stuck around for one drink that evening. This is such a great pop up spot, they all TRULY know the art of mixology and come up with a great variety of unique cocktails. Definitely worth stopping if you are in the area wine tasting or traveling.

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.

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!

What a wonderful Gem!!! This was my first time here. This place has a wonderful history and was…read morerelocated from Lincoln City. Now located in Dayton, Oregon oh my!! Our service was wonderful, (Thanks Steve) our food was exquisitely Delicious... The finest of dinning I have ever been to, but I didn't feel out of place what so ever!! If you want a beautiful date night or even a wonderful couples evening I would suggest The Bay House!!

Put simply, one of two of the most thoroughly delectable and romantic dinners my wife and I have…read moreever had. The ambiance, beyond reproach. The cuisine, even better. And the service, you won't find anything more superb. This restaurant is a standalone gem in the heart of wine country in the Willamette Valley, and our experience was the kind that a married couple never forgets- truly one for the ages. The 4.4 star review this restaurant currently has is a grave injustice and can only be attributed to those who wouldn't know true fine dining if a world-class chef spoon fed them their meal.

While this may look like your typical hole in the wall Mexican place, what you'll get here is…read moreanything but typical. The menu is almost completely seafood, save for a few "American" items and the option to have chicken instead of shrimp on a few dishes. My husband had the creamy shrimp pasta and asked them to make sure it was spicy. They definitely delivered. We shared a shrimp cocktail which came out more like a ceviche in texture, but it was still quite good. I had the tuna ceviche and it definitely satisfied the seafood itch. It was a bit basic, flavor wise, but there were plenty of sauces on the table to spice things up. The only negative for me personally is that I wish there were a way to make my own seafood mix for some of the grilled plates. Just about all the mixed grill plates included things I was allergic to. And while I probably could have asked for a mixed seafood plate without those items, it's always nice to see that option on the menu itself.

Wow this place is amazing why aren't people flocking here. Maybe Cause it's next to a rental center…read moreor Shari's? Please just go . So many seafood dishes that looked amazing! We started with ceviche they have 5 kinds and at 17 bucks was a steal huge portion. Was so fresh and tasty. We did get there an hour before closing I might add and the service was friendly and helpful with such a large menu. We also had some fish tacos and fish soup loaded with stuff and very good as well. Didn't have cocktails too much wine earlier in the day. But they looked great as well.