Our “Do Not Miss It” Recommendations for Wine Country
Restaurants
McMinnville:
Lots of fun places to eat on Third Street in McMinnville.
For breakfast – If you are open to quirky experiences, one of our favorite breakfast places is Wildwood Cafe. They make an amazing granola French toast for those who have carbs and gluten on the weekend agenda. Mac Daddy Donuts, a McMinnville original, is an experience for an on-the-go, no-nutritional-value breakfast or dessert for later.
For lunch/dinner/in-between – A favorite is La Rambla, a great tapas restaurant. The re-opened Nick’s Italian Cafe, Pura Vida Cocina, and Bistro Maison consistently draw rave reviews. There is also a fun bar called The Conservatory (not on 3rd but close by). Also not on 3rd but close-ish, Mac Market is a fun casual spot to grab a drink and a sandwich.
Newberg/Dundee:
Fine dining options include The Painted Lady, Dundee Bistro, and Rosmarinos. More casual options include Red Hills Market, Tina’s, Thai the Knot, Ruddick Wood, and Storr’s Smokehouse.
Carlton:
Earth and Sea and The Cuvee are upscale options. The Horse Radish, Park & Main, and Carlton Bakery are more informal.
Wine Experiences
We have industry partnerships with a number of fantastic wineries in our area, including Dobbes Family Estate, Flaneur, Bellingar Estate, and K&M Wines. These wineries offer our guests two for one tastings, so enjoy these amazing places.
In addition to our wine partners, there are so many tasting rooms and vineyards, you won’t run out of new places to experience! For a wine + experience, we encourage you to take time to visit Durant at Red Ridge Farms. In addition to a beautiful vineyard and a wonderful walking trail, they also boast a a a large olive grove and fresh milled olive oil. Their gift shop has a wonderful array of culinary items including their own amazing oils, locally harvested sea salt, and wine from area makers. Close to Durant, are Stoller, Remy, and Sokol Blosser wineries.
If the weather is nice, we recommend a drive over Worden Hill Road. You could start on the Carlton side and stop at Soter. Then you could head over Worden Hill and visit Furioso, Winderlea, and more. You could add Laurel Ridge or Penner-Ash onto the beginning of this trip, as well as Red Hills Market or Dundee Bistro at the end. Beaux Freses and Patricia Green are options near Penner-Ash.
Right in McMinnville, we would suggest R. Stuart and Eyrie Vineyards as must stops in McMinnville, too. We have heard good things about Chris James – they have a tasting room in McMinnville and a tasting room at their vineyard.