We ate breakfast here this morning and it was great! The eggs Benedict was really fantastic... Perfectly poched eggs and a really nice Hollandaise Don't waffle was kind of soggy and not as crisp as we like it The combination sweet potatoes and regular potatoes and fries were really great Very good strong coffee as well We think this was a great find read more

First time here, service was friendly, menu was original, beer selection is HUGE. The beer was good, the charcuterie plate was alright, bone marrow was really good. Salmon was way over cooked and crispy risotto was actually deep fried and was like a grease sponge. Husband had a bacon cheeseburger with an added egg. He said it was all kind of tasteless and unseasoned. Next time, if there is a next time, will just come for drinks. read more

I've tried to like Les Caves so many times. I have had only one amazing dish here. The bad experiences unfortunately far outweigh the good. In general, you do not get what you pay for here. After my last experience, I don't think I'll be back. I ordered chicken fried steak. In Les Caves' defense, perhaps this is a difficult dish to perfect; however, I was accompanied by someone who had had chicken fried steak before somewhere else and loved it. It was the worst thing I've ever been served in any restaurant in my memory. It was a massive, breaded slab of gristle, and the bread wasn't even crispy because the gravy drowning it had made it soggy. I took one bite and spit it out, tried at another part of the steak, then had to spit that out. It was the. worst. thing. When the waitress returned, I asked her to take my plate, saying that I didn't like it, and she took it and still charged me full price for the culinary abomination. I'm sure if I had complained more directly, I could have gotten a new dish or something, but as you can see, I've chosen the passive aggressive route. If you're looking for a good breakfast place, try Gathering Together during the time of year they're open for breakfast, or try Sam's Station (if you don't mind a wait, but the food is always great in my experience). read more

The beer selection is wonderful. The food menu is sublime. The atmosphere, exceptional. Places like this are, thankfully, few and far between. It really makes you appreciate the staff, who helps give this establishment the atmosphere that it has. read more

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Their pretzels are my favorite. I've had the pasta here, but that was really dry and the bread that came with it was rock hard. The burgers are nothing special either. Service was really great one time I went but other times, it's just been average. read more

Best burger in town--always fresh, local and made exactly to order! I've never had anything bad here & prices are very reasonable for the quality of food. I prefer this place over its neighbor, block 15, any day! read more

Favorite spot in town. Great selection of beers and wonderful food. Would definitely recommend going during happy hour and trying the pretzel and sliders. read more

Worst, angriest bartender. She hates you and everyone who sits at the bar. Will pour uneven drinks all night. Oh, the bottle happens to run out when you order your drink? She will not open a new one. Whatever is left is what you get. No measured liquor. read more

The food is good and the atmosphere is nice. However if your looking for friendly staff or accommodations for food intolerance I would suggest finding a different place to dine. read more

I recently visited this restaurant and the food was really good. However, the place is so small that my friends and I had to wait over an hour just to be seated. We all split mimosas and the bill was not evenly divided which I will say is definitely a loss of a point in my grading scale. Everyone that ordered food was very excited and happy with what they received. I would consider revisiting this restaurant if I visited with far smaller crowd. If you have to wait to be seated, the restaurant will happily give you free coffee as you wait. I do not drink coffee but I do believe it is a plus. read more

Great ambiance, cold beer (low-brow & fancy), and spectacular food. We were a little over-dressed, but no one seemed to mind. I ordered the moules frites combo. The mussels were tender, not over-cooked at all, with dots of fresh thyme, and the fries were fresh-cut. My mouth is watering just remembering it. We shared a whole lettuce leaf salad which was crisp but not too cold, with a subtle savory dressing. My friend had a few of the vegetarian appetizers which were flavorful and filling. But the star was the bread! The outside was crusty and chewy and the innards were soft and airy. Oh man, oh man! Go and enjoy. read more

Everytime I come here I am impressed. As a frequent flyer, the menu never gets old and it is our favorite spot to bring in company. The menu varies, but I have always loved the pickled plate and the pretzel. read more

This is our favorite restaurant in Corvallis. The menu is seasonal, tasty and always interesting, with an ever-changing and extensive beer and cider menu. Really nice staff. Great place to go and sit at the bar, have a romantic dinner, or bring friends. We always take visitors here and they love it. A favorite is the soft pretzel with cheese sauce. And the fries are great. read more

Probably one of the most disappointing culinary experiences I have ever had. The fried chicken was raw. We had been urged to get the special as it was "the last one". The sauce that was poured on top of the fried chicken was watered down maple syrup. There was no mention of this on the menu. The gravy for the mashed potatoes was sweet and very bland also. Almost like it was from a packet.Definitely not a good balance. Add to that, very mealy, Luke warm under cooked apples. A major disaster. The hush puppies that were on special were over fried and burnt. Although our server was really nice, I can't help but wonder why she wouldnt have noticed how burnt they were. read more

I ate Saturday brunch here. I got the Eggs Benedict with the house vegetarian sausage. It was good, but if I order the dish again, I will get the Oregon Ham instead of the veggie sausage. Part of that is due to the fact that I like real meat in my sausage. A good thing was that I got to have fresh fruit instead of potatoes. read more

I've been told by the locals that the Mexican food up here was horrible but these pork belly tacos were the bomb.gov cause that s@$! was official, competes with any pork taco in Texas ! read more

Happy hour was super good, waitress was attentive and not all up in our face which was nice. Food was delicious and we would come here again. read more

The wait staff was good. The food was not. Lacked seasoning, flavor, the hush puppies were burnt on the outside and under cooked on the inside, and their fryer oil needs to be changed. Really disappointed that I gave them a second chance. :-( read more

Caves Corvallis - Beer Bar Near Me - Corvallis, Oregon

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Fav spot in Corvallis dinner or breakfast. Hearty, interesting food, fantastic beer selection. Darker, Cavey vibe. Eat it, drink it.

Chicken and Waffles. Husband and son said they were excellent. I had the chèvre soufflé which was scrumptious. Definitely coming back. Only down side is the few number of tables. So make a reservation. read more

Awesome atmosphere! Delicious fries and local ciders! This place is a super cool and fun place to hang- good for dates!

Food was outstanding but our server who referred to himself as the "space cadet" (Jordan) to the other servers could do a little better at his job. He called himself a space cadet because he claims he spaces out a lot. My family came in on a very slow Tuesday night and the space cadet forgot our poutine appetizer. We wondered what was taking so long for our appetizer and were surprised with our entrees instead. Overall pretty bummed since we were visiting from San Francisco looking for a great spot to eat and was recommended "Caves" and rather than making up for his mistake with maybe a free beer or some sort of discount, Jordan continually talked to the other three servers in the restaurant about his brothers upcoming trip to Cleveland. Secondly, he said the portions were big enough where we didn't need the poutine. But man if I was a local business I think I would want my server to upsell that poutine. As well he forgot other tables food's to go boxes in which they were waiting for for at least 10 minutes (remind you it's still a slow night) but he blamed it on the last two days as being very long. Whoever is the manager/lead on Tuesday nights please do a better job at watching your servers/making sure they aren't distracted in side conversations. Seems that the only good communication in this place is when they yell "corner" exiting the kitchen. All in all food and beer was great, Jordan not so much. read more

My first time in Caves and I'm pretty impressed. The atmosphere was a bit loud, considering how calm it was, but the place wasn't terribly crowded. We came in on a Thursday around 5, so I'm glad there was no wait for a table, and our two-seater was just far enough away from the next tables that we didn't bump into them when we got up. We each started with a drink, and our waiter was pleasant and patient when explaining and advising on the current selections. Our hushpuppies were fantastic! Not as sweet as I expected, but with a bit of a spicy kick. The candied hazelnuts as well were delicious. We didn't have to wait very long to order, and our waiter took our order without a notepad, which I heartily commend. By the time we'd finished up our appetizers, our burgers were ready, and while they were build high and the fries were on point, the burgers themselves weren't as flavorful as I'd hoped. On top of that, my girlfriend and I ordered the same thing with a couple alterations: hers was to hold the onions and have the burger medium-rare; mine was to hold the tomatoes and have the burger medium-well. The substitutions were find, but my burger was definitely not cooked medium-well. The aioli sauce that came with the fries was absolutely stellar! We were tempted by their cherry crepe dessert but ended up passing on that; we were full up already. Overall, 4 stars because our waiter was awesome and the food was good but not so great that it deserved a 5-star rating. read more

The only problem is deciding which beer to drink. The bartender at Les Caves will give you advice, will explain the varieties, and give you samples to try. I am a wine drinker--who would have thought beer could be so subtle, so diverse, and, even, delicious. Oh, and the food: local, organic, and luscious. Are we really in Corvallis? I love this place. It's as good as it gets. read more

I suggested Les Caves for a dinner night out with my friends (four big guys with healthy appetites and a thirst for European beers). First, the pluses: a nice, quiet, casual, atmosphere without the noisy college-crowd atmosphere. Service was excellent and attentive (with one exception described below). Food selection and taste great (more below). Now for the Minuses: All of our servings were on the small size. We had three pasta dishes and a chicken dish. It is fair to say that all of us left wishing we'd had a little more to eat. The tiny slice of bread served on top of my lamb ragu could barely be described as a garnish. Why not serve a big plate of warm bread with butter or olive oil as an appetizer to start things off (instead of teasing with the ridiculously small slice on my entree)?! My ding for their service concerned the Belgian Tripel, which was listed as 0.5 liters on the beer menu. At $5, I thought the half liter beer was a fair value. When my beer came, I was surprised to find it in a bulbous 1/4 liter glass. I specifically asked the waiter about the discrepancy. He said he'd find out and either credit me or bring a second glass. He later reported that the beer menu had a typo, and that the 1/4 liter was correct. He must have forgotten this because he never adjusted my bill or brought the promised 2nd beer. Not a big deal, but small things like this do make a difference. The guy was very nice and I assume he just spaced it out. I'll be interested to see if they read my review and respond. I'm not sure if we'll go again. My first rule when going out to eat is that I need to leave without feeling hungry. read more

I gave this place five stars for several reasons: First, considering that this is a small town, it's nice to have choices in dining that aren't always run-of-the-mill, small-townish (granted, I love small-town living and we do have quite a handful of good places to eat). Secondly, I've been looking for a place with a good brunch. Third, they use local products whenever possible, which is 5-star of itself, and they make a lot of their own sauces, stokes, and so on. Fourth, the prices weren't insane, especially for it being a local spot and serving local products. And the portions are good sized, not too small and, thankfully, not too big. All right, outside of that. The food was really good, I had the Benedict for brunch, which was very tasty. The good thing was that I was hungover, so I could make use of a Bloody Mary...it was really good and of course, as it should, made me feel better. I will say, they're not super family-friendly if that's something you're looking for. I took my 7-year-old and there was no kids menu at that time, or an offer of smaller portions. But then again, it's not meant to be Chuck E Cheese (which I wouldn't take my kids to anyway) and the kids will feel super special. I really enjoyed this place and so did my daughter. Hopefully they'll stay open for a good long time, at least long enough for me to enjoy Happy Hour there sometime soon. read more

Excellent brunch experiences over and over again on the weekend. We love the staff, bar tender. The food is wonderful, local and seasonal. Highly recommended. Cheers! read more

The food was good as super expensive though. But oh my God d that have a TON of beer sooo much it's kinda out of control lol but good very good. read more

A quieter little brother to block 15 next door Caves has a wider variety and more interesting assortment of food and beer for only fractionally more. Also a surprise breakfast hit. read more

What a find this was. Stopped in here because Block15 was packed. Wanted to try a local GastroPub while we were here searching for a new place to call home. We made the right choice on both! The food and service here are amazing and Corvallis is our new home! read more

We went here last week because the restaurant next door was closed. It was not our first choice but should have been. Fantastic food and great service even though the restaurant was totally packed. We will be coming back whenever in Corvallis. read more

Thank you for a lovely evening. The potato soup was to die for. I appreciate the excellent service. The wait staff is kind and considerate. I am gluten free and I appreciate that our waiter brought gluten free bread with my meal without me even having to make a special request. Considerate. The chefs obviously appreciate excellence and send out food that meets a very high standard. The food brought to table near us was obviously appreciated. The steak and deserts appreciated by a table near us clearly helped to make a wonderful evening for other customers. Excellent cocktails and beer list. Keep up the good work. read more

This was my first time eating here, the quality of food was awesome especially the pomme frites. I had also ordered their tacos for the set price on their menu. Upon receiving the check, I found out that it was way over what I had estimated. It turns out the price on the menu by the tacos was the price for each taco separately! Although it wasn't that expensive, i checked the menu again and there were no indication or warning of this. I could of enjoyed something better other than the micro tacos they served. Considering that they were busy, I brought this up to the waiter, all he did was take off $1 from the check..moral of the story be careful yelpers if this is the same with other items on their menu. read more

Ate brunch here a year ago & would love to return. Everyone enjoyed their meal. GET THE PRETZEL!

I very much want this place to improve and stick around for a while, because it does have an excellent beer selection, and it fits a good niche here in Corvallis. With this in mind, I'm sad to say that the brunch last weekend was over priced and underwhelming. Potatoes were flavorless and undercooked, basic seasonings and condiments were not provided, eggs were overcooked, and portions were small. On the plus side, the hollandaise sauce was adequate. I'd overlook the lack of seasonings, high prices and small portions if the food was excellent, but it was below average. I'll go back for happy hour snacks, but they'll need to make some improvements before I'd want to head back for brunch. Additionally, it's hard for me to feel like their dinner menu will be amazing given the quality of brunch, but you never know. read more

+ They have a broad selection of beers, although they had run out of our first choice. + Some of what they serve is locally produced. + They had a table open when the pub next door had a line. - Premium prices - Run-of-the mill food: The sandwich just had the patty and a leaf of lettuce - no option for tomato, onion, pickle, or whatever, and the fries were soggy. - The plates were too large for the tiny table, and the waiter did little to help manage the situation. - Water (in a wine bottle) was not refilled. - I had to hunt down the waiter to get more bread because the cheese plate did not come with enough to finish the cheese. read more

Looked forward to this place because friends said it was great. Ordered fish and chips and they came out soggy. Complained to the server and she was very rude about the situation. She huffed and puffed and took the plate back but i just ended up leaving. If a "high class" restaurant cant fry fish right and then not take accountability for it...i would hate to see what else they are serving as "edible food" read more

For those of you who have never been to the state of Oregon you might be wondering what life is all about here. Well in the cool towns it's about healthy farm-to-table food, microbrews, bikes and beards. If you take a trip to Les Caves you are guaranteed to get all of these. Les Caves is conveniently located in downtown bicycle-friendly Corvallis Oregon. During the week they are a dinner only restaurant but if you wait till the weekend you are in for a lucky surprise: their brunch menu!! I am a frequent visitor of Les Caves and I must say that my first love is their fresh made bier pretzel and ground mustard with a fresh cider from another local establishment; Two Towns Cider house. Yum! The pretzels are always served warm with a side of bier cheese & mustard. It is intended as an appetizer but it is pretty filling. However, this hasn't stopped me from eating their food too. On my most recent visit we had the lamb-bacon sandwich and fries which were ah-mazing! The sandwich contained locally raised and cured bacon and fresh grown vegetables between two freshly baked buns. There was also a side of fresh fries that were perfectly crisp. My five year old also had an awesome experience. He was wearing his soccer jersey, rosy cheeks, and sweat styled hair to which the waitress met with "can I fill your water bottle?" He was delighted by that and the age-appropriate book that she offered. The book contains the menu inside the cover. He ordered the French toast which was perfectly cooked to a fluffy yet crunchy state. On other occasions I have been there during evening hours and have had a very pleasant adult experience with a well stocked bar full of local brews, plenty of space to sit and chat, great food, and friendly staff. If you have the opportunity I highly recommend trying Les Caves and I am sure that you will not be disappointed. read more

I have been very disappointed with the service that I have received from Les Caves on multiple occasions. One particular experience that happened recently had to do with a waitress charging me for another table's bill. I noticed right away without adding the tip or signing that receipt, and she said she would credit back my card while charging me the actual amount I owed. However after a week both my table and the other table's bill (including the tip!) had been taken out of my account. This was particularly frustrating as the bill was almost $100! After many attempts to contact the restaurant and them denying that it happened, I finally went in to the restaurant and talked to a manager. He was unable to do anything and had to have his boss call me the next day. When I received the call the next day, he was extremely rude, argued with me about the amount that they owed me, and did not even offer me any compensation for their mistake and my time I had to waste trying to get my money back. As a graduate student, both my money and time are very important to me, and the whole experience left a bad taste in my mouth. I have been a frequent customer at this restaurant, and have always been happy with the food, but the service has made me think twice about returning here. read more

One of my favorite restaurants in town to treat yourself. They have a solid menu that changes here and there with a monthly special of a few seasonal dishes. Their burgers are awesome as well. The beer tap selection is always varied with everything from local brews and ciders, to international classics and rarities. Not to mention their extensive bottle list. Their happy hour is pretty good too and the fact that they're open later is a plus. read more