I loved Caves pre-pandemic- cozy and a little quirky, not super cheap but still affordable. Beer selection was so good! Now upon reopening 2 years later, it looks the same as every other "new" place, has priced out students completely for tiny, salty portions of fried apps and somewhat bland mains. What happened to that giant wooden door and all the cozy nooks? The beer list and ugly sweater holiday bingo? All the best parts of Caves are completely gone and now it's just like every forgettable below-average-almost-fancy joint that pops up on every street. So, so sad that this happened to one of my favorite places in town. RIP Caves. read more

Wow, what a wonderful brunch! Our server was incredibly nice and super knowledgeable about the menu. We started off with some freshly brewed coffee, and were convinced to get the seasonal donut on the side (only $1, not a hard sell) and it was super tasty! Nice and chewy, lightly yeasty, raised donut with the seasonal glaze of eggnog. Fantastic! I got the Country Benedict-Biscuits with Fried Chicken, Poached Eggs, and Sausage Gravy on top. The Biscuits were tasty, the chicken moist, flavorful, and crispy. The eggs were cooked beautifully and the gravy was nice and peppery and generously ladled on. The home fries on the side were fantastic-expertly fried and still a little sweet. My fellow "Bruncher" let me try the Stuffed French Toast and it was really delicious. I must add that Caves passes the "beverage factor" in that they regularly refill coffee and water cups. A rare yet highly appreciated touch that is usually taken for granted. It is something that adds a level of satisfaction and respect to a place for me. I will highly recommend Caves to friends and cannot wait until my next visit and to try their other meals they serve. read more

Caves Corvallis - Country Benedict and Stuffed French Toast. Delicious! - Beer Bar Near Me - Corvallis, Oregon

Pretty restaurant but food was not good. The green salad was just lettuce with flavorless pasty dressing. Endive salad had wilted lettuce and brown on the tips. Lingcod was fried fish with no flavor and steak had no flavor or seasoning. The wine also had significant sediments at the bottom of our glasses. read more

We went for a Mother's Day dinner. The server was abrupt and not friendly. However the worst part was the food. My son ordered a medium rare steak and received a well done steak and it was missing seasoning. The mushroom stroganoff had a watery sauce. It was quite disappointing. read more

I didn't come to this place expecting it to feel like a pilgrimage, but I have a sneaking suspicion that my next visit might feel that way. They've really put together a great specialty beer bar in a town where you could be forgiven for not expecting to find a specialty beer bar, and they have a great kitchen behind it as well. I came down here after snagging a winning ticket in the bottle release lottery; in addition to a guaranteed haul of bottles I got to sit down in the taproom for brunch. I promptly took the day before off of work so I could come down for dinner the night before as well. Dinner was packed, since they were pouring a bunch of special release beers. They're not technically a part of Block 15 Brewing here, but they share a common owner--they pour a lot of B15 beers, and B15 holds events here regularly (in addition to at the original B15 taproom, which is still next door, and the B15 production facility/taproom, which is on the south side of town). So for the weekend when three flavors of Turbulent Consequence came out, here was Les Caves, pouring all of them, plus 17 other interesting PNW beers, some of them B15. The space is nice enough; it's a long narrow bar space covered in dark wood, with a few more tables in the long narrow next room. The staff are super nice, and the tap and bottle lists are spectacular. They bring out a food menu in a little manila dossier, and the cellar book is a big chunky directory covered in pebbled leather. Everything here feels substantive and official, but they maintain a nice informality on top of that, mostly because the kids working here are so nice. We checked out the meat and cheese plate, beef cheeks, and Caves Burger. The meat plate was pretty feeble, to be honest. Nice choices, and tasty bread, but just a couple bites of actual meat and cheese; even in Portland you get 5x the cargo for about the same price. (Seattle prices are much higher). This was not a huge deal, but it was kinda funny after hearing the waiter go on and on about how it was a meal unto itself. Can't fault the guy for enthusiasm, but it's safe to say he's really scrupulous about watching his weight if this is his idea of a hearty meal. The beef cheeks were cooked perfectly, with wonderfully flavor asparagus on top. The burger was fantastic, as were the fries. Next morning, I had the pork pancakes. So rad. Spicy smoked pulled pork scattered over four buttermilk pancakes. Such a strange idea, but so good. Very filling, to say the least. They have waffles with bacon and chocolate syrup--those evidently were not on the menu, but since this was a bottle release with assigned seating, we had locals at our table who had heard to order it. Looked awesome. The polenta eggs benedict were tasty (the one bite I had), but the goose eggs benedict sounded even more interesting. Prices here are fantastic, and bottles are all available to go. I will definitely be back many times. read more

OK spot for a beer or wine, didn't eat here. Went for HH based on previous reviews but HH is nothing to note here... $.75 off drinks...yes that isn't a typo 75 cents off & food items are the same prices on the menu. Guys, why even have a hh menu? what a waste of your server's time. Cocktails were nothing special so didn't even try one. read more

Caves Corvallis - HH menu - .75 off drinks...yes that isn't a typo 75 cents off & food items are the same prices on the menu. - Beer Bar Near Me - Corvallis, Oregon

Great location in downtown Corvallis, lots of shops and restaurants in walking distance. Loved the unique menu and drink options. Not only unique but delicious! Everyone loved their orders. Chicken and waffles, order the half size, trust me. Chicken was scrumptious, tender and crispy. Served with crispy sweet potato shavings. Both friends ordered Benedict's. Seems like the hollandaise sauce was homemade! Love when that happens. The shrimp hush puppy Benedict was to die for! Drinks: I ordered the manmosa which was delish but did not compare to the bloody mary (the middle one on the menu?) which was perfectly seasoned and not too spicy. read more

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Fabulous place for breakfast! Food was incredible. Friendly, attentive waitstaff. Classy decor with lots of wood and deep colors. The beer menu looks great too, but it's a bit early to taste test! read more

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I am a Huge fan of this place. The tap list kicks ass, the beertenders are frickin' Awesome and the food is legit! Bier Bread Pretzel with cheese and mustard is Ridiculously Good! The Oysters were really good quality, which I wasn't expecting. The HH menu has a really good selection of food. We also stopped in for Brunch on Saturday. We ordered the Benedict and the Chicken & Waffle. Both dishes were good, not great. The gravy for the chicken & waffle was really bland, if it had some flavor the chicken & waffle would've been Awesome! The Man-mosa (half liter of mimosa with Odwalla OJ and Mandarin Vodka will set you straight for the day. The Spicy McLane Bloody Mary + fresh shucked oyster was killer! At the end of the day, this place rocks! read more

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I miss the good old tavern... the new place has good food and is clean but it didn't need an update.

We had a great late dinner with friends. Atmosphere was great, food was fantastic, and the waiter (Aidan) was super friendly and awesome. You have to try the Serrano brussel sprouts, it was amazing! Almost like eating brussel sprouts that were candied but delicious and not too sweet. Our party had the moules frites, elk ragout, and the Serrano brussel sprouts. All were very very good. Also the Belgian chocolate torte was fantastic, super rich and chocolatey and the cherries/whipped cream tied it all together well. read more

Heard this was a relatively new place in town, so I came here to try it out with some friends. Would have been 3 stars, got bumped up to 3.5 stars- THIS RESTAURANT SUPPORTS LOCAL AND REGIONAL FARMS AND GROWERS. [+] I came to order the Les Caves burger. I mean come on now, it's a burger with the restaurant's name on it. How can you NOT order it? It's got to be "THE" burger. I did not read up or hear any information on this restaurant before coming in, so I was expecting: a burger w/ lettuce tomato, cheese, onion- you know, your topical items that makes up your burger. Boy, was I wrong! I got a yummy bun, patty, 1 leaf, and cheese. I was a bit confused and questioned the burger. Based on the ONE leaf, I quickly realized that this place features local produces! Ahh, it all makes sense now! Hence, the unique bun, conservative amount of fries and homemade sauces! When I asked for tomatoes, they said they didn't have any- might be because they're not in season? *scratch head* [-] The burger has good flavoring and put me at a good stop, however it does need a little bit of work as I believe it was missing some of the essentials. Also, the ketchup is a no-go. It was too watery to be called ketchup; it actually just taste like spaghetti sauce that came out of a can. The service was alright, we were actually in need of our water filled. We got the initial bottle of water, but that was it. It never got filled or anything. Given we sat there for a long time, and when I say "long", it was 2-3 hours. Nope, nothing. No water. Sad day. [?] I don't mind coming back here, mainly because they support local farms and growers. I highly support that, however, they need to step up their service a bit and please, oh please fix the ketchup so I don't have to add my own salt and pepper in there to add flavoring. Thanks. OH - I almost forgot... they charge you $0.25 for extra sauce (beware, it's not listed any where and they don't tell you until it shows up on your bill.) read more

Holy crap, if there is anything that made my car breaking down mid road trip and leaving me stranded in Corvallis worth it, it's brunch at Caves. Best brunch I've had in a while and the best fried oysters I've had in years. (Last time I had oysters that well-prepared was in NOLA. Get them. Just do it.) For my entree I had the chanterelle fricassee, which was amazing, and my partner had the chicken and waffles, which he raved about (and I consider him to be quite a chicken-and-waffle connossieur). If you're just passing through Corvallis and want a rec for where to eat, I'd easily say this is the one restaurant to go to. If this place was in Portland, there would prob be a 45-min wait. Very happy that we were able to roll up around 11am and there was no wait at all. Extra high five for that. read more

We heard about this place from a friend of ours. Since we were passing through, well traveling south from Portland, we decided to stop in. We were cheerfully greeted and very happy to find the menu quite pleasing and good service. We were thrilled to learn that they had Block 15's Super Nebula on NITRO! Doesn't get much better that this! We enjoyed the Charcuterie with the Elk and Chicken Parfait served with Balsamic Onion Jam. WOW! We also chose the Duck Rillette with Apricots and pistachios. Excellent! We will have to come back again, this time have dinner! read more

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Only been for weekend brunch but the Flank Steak Benedict was over the top AWESOME. Thanks to our server for making that reco so I didn't leave with a very real FOMO. Shared donuts with the table and they were good but did not stand out like the main event. read more

Caves Corvallis - Flank Steak Benedict - bomb noms - only on the brunch menu - Beer Bar Near Me - Corvallis, Oregon

Came in on a Sunday, after the Beavers had a football game the night before. Other places in town had long waits several people deep, so we were pleasantly surprised to find no wait whatsoever for a delicious brunch!! Our very friendly waitress offered us some house special mini donuts for $1/each, which we loved as a snack to tide us over while we waited for our food. I ordered the Southern Benedict, which was a biscuit, breaded chicken breast, egg, and gravy all smothered together Benedict style! Chicken was very tasty, biscuit was delicious, egg had a nice consistency. Breading on the chicken tasted a little odd, but was ok. The gravy was average, but not amazing because it seemed a little bland. While I might try something else on the menu for brunch next time, I cannot over - emphasize the ease with which we were seated and got served reasonable food. Highly recommend this place for brunch when you are in Corvallis!! They just might have the best/easiest brunch in town!! read more

Caves Corvallis - Southern Benedict - Beer Bar Near Me - Corvallis, Oregon

ATMOSPHERE: Classy bar and dining area, dark wood, low lights. solid selection of beers (same owners as Block 15 Brewery). SERVICE: Servers are curious, knowledgeable, and know how to handle a crisis - the power went out in the whole downtown area once and we still laughed and closed tabs. Aside from that rather rare occasion, service normally moves without a hitch and if anything is slightly off, they make sure to right it. FOOD: You cannot go wrong with anything on the menu. I like trying the seasonal specials, but the burgers and sandwiches are guaranteed to hit the spot. The fries are stupid-good, I can't stop eating them. OVERALL: This is where I go to celebrate something awesome or take visitors to lunch. Love it. read more

Walked in because the menu on Yelp sounded fabulous. They were busy, was told by the hostess there was open seating at the bar, so I found myself a seat at waited patiently.. And waited. And waited. The bartender finally came over and dropped coasters in front of the couple to my right and did not so much as make eye contact, or acknowledge my presence in an "I see you, but they got here first, I'll be with you in a minute" sort of way. So I waited. And waited. Then I left. Maybe next trip, looks really good, but the bartender needs to learn some manners. read more

Went here for a birthday brunch on Saturday. Tried the bourbon doughnut- pretty gooey in a good way. They offer a variety of options for brunch from traditional bacon and eggs, to exotic dishes (I had a Turkish dish), to burgers. Coffee was super good and the staff was sweet and helpful. If you sit at the window, you'll be able watch the street scene and weather rolling by. read more

Really tasty food, friendly staff and overall chill vibe. Came here for dinner on a Thursday night with some conference colleagues and things were pretty low key. Colleague went for the steak (phenomenal!) and I opted for the pulled pork Sammie (highly recommended and totally tasty). We also imbibed on a Moorpark hear and stout/coffee beer, both of which came in cans and were delicious. Highly recommend for the casual diner, fun date or even group gathering. read more

A group of us arrived a few minutes after a friend put his name in for our group. We waited a few minutes to be seated at a table that had been ready since we walked in. After sitting at the table for a few more minutes we asked for menus, after the hostess put menus on the empty table next to ours and walked away. We order led drinks, which were sitting on the bar for a bit before being delivered to our table. The table next to us was then sat and their order was taken and submitted to the kitchen before ours. The drinks were consumed and the empty glasses sat on the table long enough for a second round to not be ordered. The food finally came, and was nothing special. The server was short with answers to questions through our time there and did not seem like he wanted to be helpful. We went to Burgerville in Albany the next morning for breakfast and had better food and service. read more

Amazing food, atmosphere and service. Had the Pesto portobello melt and fries. Also enjoyed a "Manmosa" which was made with vodka instead of champagne. Super yummy. My daughter has the Spanish egg and smoked chicken dish I don't remember what it was called but again, amazing! Prices are equal to quality and you don't leave hungry still. $50 bill for the two of us, food and 1 drink each. I'll definitely go back and take my husband because the menu was his and hers friendly. It's a brew house but they also serve the better end spirits. Definitely going to be a regular stop when visiting my daughter in college. read more

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I wanna kick off 2019 on yelp with a review of a place I really like. I'll start by saying that I'm not a big fan of Block 15 next door, and of the way it's set up as a pub. For me, there's no comparison, Caves is ten times better. Now, I know that Caves is owned by the same people. It might look a bit pretentious from outside, or maybe because of the French name (?), but it's actually not pretentious at all. The food menu is great, the happy hour menu is even better, with great sliders, great fries, creative pickles (love their cauliflower), and great dinner specials. I love how dark the place is, and it's just great on a lazy Sunday afternoon. I actually think that this might be my favorite place in the area for an afternoon beer... Service has always been very attentive and fast for both food and drinks, and they have a large list of bottle beers from all over the world, various if a little expensive, which is why I normally just opt for one of their rotating taps, which never disappoint. I know that they do a fried chicken Sunday dinner, but I haven't had the pleasure to try it (yet!) read more

This is embarrassing. There have been times where we'd come here 3+ times a week and all the employees know us and what table we like. Definitely the best happy hour and brunch in town - I know, cliche, but the kale salad is great, as are their sliders. They use local ingredients (the eggs! ok I get the eggs from the farmstand as well but they taste better when someone else makes them), they have monthly rotating specials that are often trendy / out of their normal range, and if you are not happy about the food they will fix it without asking. But, honestly, all that could be irrelevant if you want amazing beer selection, on tap and in bottles, beer events, beer crowler fills, and are a fan of saisons and sours (we are! this place is shangri la. *wipes tears of joy away*). Just a few complaints. Larger menu for the people that come here three times a week :S And maybe add chicken & waffles to the permanent, non brunch menu too. And I dislike how it's stopping us from trying other places in town... read more

Thank you Yelp for existing so that I could find this gem. I feel great in this style of restaurant/pub. Dark rich woods, small but accommodating, casual but with honest decor that sets high standards and a fabulous ale selection. The doors are open and people can seat themselves outside with their dogs. One note is that this establishment is not kiddo friendly. Enjoy some much needed adult time away from the kids here. We decided to sit at the gorgeous bar (which is simply beautifully constructed). Amy the bartender took care of us, she was friendly and personable. We tried the Pulled Pork Pancakes, the Breakfast Sandwich and the Shrimp Hushpuppies. This menu is exciting. I love hushpuppies but can never seem to find them prepared correctly. These were almost like my southern grandmother's puppies. Almost. They beat out all of the hushpuppies I have found in the surrounding areas. They have that dry, rich cornmeal color and texture on the inside with a seriously crispy crust on the outside. They were cooked but a few seconds too long yet they held their integrity. The small bay shrimp in the puppies smelled and tasted fresh. They salted the puppies batter perfectly which is with a heavy hand of salt to bring out the flavor of the cornmeal itself. The habanero remoulade was creamy with just a tinge of gentle heat that lingered. I am not done yet. Les Caves Bier and Kitchen is bringing out the best in me so far. Pulled Pork covered Pancakes. Wow. How do I start describing these? The pancakes themselves were not too sweet. They were a fluffy only slightly sweet compliment to this pulled pork. Served with maple syrup and their housemate ale syrup. Now, when you taste this pulled pork you may become confused if you are a home smoker of meats and use sauce. If you buy pulled pork from a bag or can and enjoy it, you probably will not like this pulled pork. It's different. It's rustic. It is locally raised Carlton Farms pork (a good company with high standards based here in Oregon). This pork tasted like forest wood on fire. I mean that in the best possible way. We were informed that they use the empty barrels from the brewery to stoke the fires that smoke this pork. I can sincerely say that I have never tasted this style of pulled pork and most likely will not find it anywhere else again. This pork will be etched in my mind forever and the dry woody smoke that went into it with little compliment of spice is one of the most unique and intriguing pulled porks I have ever tasted. It was delicious and unforgettable. The Breakfast Sandwich was a thick patty of rich sausage not overly seasoned. I could taste the pig. It was gently salted and delicious. There was a fold of overcooked scrambled egg which I could have lived without on a large flaky biscuit with some rosemary aioli to compliment it. I loved the aioli and sausage, but not the egg. The biscuit could stand up in a race and win a place. It was good. There was no cheese as printed on the menu which actually excited me. I wanted to see a breakfast sandwich from a place that was confident enough to not throw cheese on it. There was no need to add cheese and they didn't. I think it would have ruined the sandwich and the effect they were looking for with the sandwich. The biscuit, the hand formed sausage patty and the lite spread of rosemary aioli worked. It worked. Everything about Les Caves Bier worked for me. I walked into a establishment on the whim of Yelp. I regret nothing. The people that are running this place and the people who maintain it (great staff) are doing something very right. I would go out of my way to get there. Again and again. read more

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So, I am from the PDX metro area, which means that I am both a coffee and beer snob...well, not too much, but I can be one. What differentiates me is that I am a bit sick of the hop-centric beers that most of the microbreweries are producing. In fact, I now go out of my way to avoid IPAs. Sorry, but it is just being overdone. The alternative? Belgian beers. Specifically, I tend to like the Trappist and trappist-style beers (dubbels, tripels, and quads). Not a big fan of lambics, but I enjoy Rochefort, Achel, Westmalle, and some of the trappist-style, such as the St. Bernardus ABT 12. I also love wit beers and belgian ales (such as Duvel). So, when I saw that there was a pub that focused on the Belgian style while I was in Corvallis on business, I had to try it out. And am I glad that I did. First off, the food is really good. I mean REALLY good. The cheese plate, the burger, the breads, and the desserts. All of it was fantastic and well executed. But to top it off, I got to enjoy it with a Westmalle dubbel (one of my top 5 beers) and a Rochefort 10 (another top 5). I was going to have the St. Bernardus, but they were out. So, I had a Wit that was made here in the NW, and it was fantastic as well (wit biers are not for everyone...one friend of mine thought that they taste like aspirin). As we were getting to leave, the waiter (who was really knowledgeable and friendly), said that he was wrong...there was one bottle left. Yeah, a 6 liter bottle in the center of the beer fridge! Hmmm...don't think I could do that before work the next day...it will have to wait. The staff was laid back and willing to talk to anyone about beer. What a great oasis in Corvallis...never expected this at all, and I am going to make a point to visit each time I go down there on business. If you are even close to being in the area and want to try something that is not the typical IPA microbrew, you need...no MUST stop by and pay them a visit. read more

After many meals at this place, I have not had anything that I did not like. I usually go in a group and everyone finds something they want and really enjoy it. The food is delicious and a good value. The menu is limited a bit, but very interesting. They have a good beer list and also serve a variety of wines. The service is attentive and right on the spot when you need them. read more

We arrived before the dinner rush. By the time we left, the place was full on a Wednesday night. We came during happy hour. Their prices are only a little cheaper. Not really worth going out of your way to try to make it for happy hour. Seems like the most you really got off was $1. Beer was only .75 off. But all the prices were on point. So it didn't really matter that it was only a slight difference. The pretzel appetizer was really good. I would get it again. Great soft pretzel with a creamy white dipping sauce. Perfect size for my fiancé and me to split. My fiancé got the fish and frites. The fish was tender and flakey. The tarter sauce was not your run of the mill and seemed house made. It was very good. All in all, I've had better for about the same price. But not in Corvallis. I definitely would not shy away from ordering it if I was in the mood. I had the Pig Press. It was a really unique sandwich to me. The apples were sliced thin and were very tender. The pork was also very tender and the flavor was pretty good. The whole thing was very well constructed. The only thing I was missing was maybe a bit more sauce. I found myself dipping the sandwich in the habanero sauce they have for the frites. I think I would order again. Portions were good. The beer selection is one of the largest I've ever seen. There is something for everyone. The decor was cozy and the music was ok. They played mostly Killers/Cold Play type music. It felt wrong for the decor. Perhaps not the crowd though. The bad: The service was slow. All in all, we were there about an hour and a half. They were great about making sure we had beer. I think our waiter forgot about my beer at first. But it was fine. Our app came out at a decent time. Our main course took awhile though. And then we were struggling a bit at the end to get the check and leave. The bathrooms are unisex. As a lady, it was pretty gross to look down and see I'm standing in a puddle of urine. Bleh. Luckily that was at the end of our visit. I would say that they need to have the bathrooms cleaned more often. It seemed to me that they probably were not cleaned since they opened for the day. It being mostly a bar, it creates a lot of trips to the bathroom. As far as options in Corvallis for dinner, this one ranks in my top 5. I'll be back. read more

Amazing little bistro style place with amazing ambiance and delicious food. Quiet and the service is outstanding. Highly recommend! read more

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Wow! What a stunning disappointment. I've been looking forward to my meal at Les Caves all the way from California. All I can say is, UGH! Note to management: your kitchen is in serious trouble! A grilled Caesar salad is NOT a small handful of romaine ribbons wilted to a fare-thee-well on whatever hot thing you've got around. This mess was slapped into a soup bowl, accompanied by exactly 3 square inches of shaved parm, an ice cold beet-stained hard boiled egg, and a hunk of under baked bread that has been in the oven just enough to thaw it but not long enough to brown it, so it comes hot but color of a cadaver, plopped right on top of the mess in the bowl. Next course: please tell your chef that Pork Belly is a cut of meat, not a paper thin slice of any old pork, grilled to sawdust, and then shoved into a roll with corn kernels that drop out of the sandwich while you're trying to eat it. And it's great that the fries look browned, but really, they are supposed to be crispy not soggy and droopy, sans the salt. A cup of so-called tortilla soup was so undisguised it might better have been called LEFTOVER MANAGEMENT soup as it contained the same corn and what looked like pulled pork for another menu item, all topped off with glorified tortilla chips...oh, and served with yet another hunk of par-baked bread. The people behind us were there when we arrived, and when their food came, just as we were leaving, it was not prepared as stated on the menu. The woman behind them stared at her plate in distaste, took a bite, salted the food, took another bite, salted the food again, and then took a third bite and salted her food AGAIN. Our waitress did okay service wise, but we actually had to "ahem" our way through two chatting waitstaff blocking the door as we were trying to leave. I sincerely hope this place was having a bad day, but I won't be back to find out. read more

Local. Epic. Personal. The Caves is the bar that attracts the bartenders, servers, and brewers from all the cool craft beer businesses. Food is exceptionally satisfying, servers are friendly, barkeep is knowledgable, beer and whiskey selection is off the charts. Best of all, for me, is the scale of the place. This is a wonderfully comfortable place to be. Not too big, not too small. Even with a crowd there is plenty of room to settle in and explore the bottle selection. Can't wait for the next visit. Great for date night, celebrations, brunch or just grabbing a pint after a long day at work. read more

At first I was worried that Les Caves would be too posh for my blood. But I'm glad to report that it's really quite down-to-earth, especially when happy hours roll around (4-6 and 9:30-midnight). Then they have discounts on house beers and a cheap food menu. The food genre is like classy pub food, but a little farm-to-tabley. The beer list rotates rapidly and always has a few I want to try. They mostly feature West Coast brews, but always have a few European options, and occasionally something else. I've never felt the need to dig into the deep bottle list. The house Saison is a specialty, because they keep fermenting the same colony of yeast through successive batches. It'll be fun to see how it changes over time. The food is excellent. Good soups (I've had a Parsnip and lamb sausage) for instance, but the highlight for me so far has been the soft pretzel (Only $2.75 at happy hours). Their house beer cheese dip is amazing, and the pretzels are hot, and soft, and perfect. Keep in mind they're closed Monday and Tuesday. Open all day on the weekends for brunch, which I was happy to try. I had a nice waffle. The fries come in little galvanized buckets but are served with a strangely spiced ketchup. More of the mustard and beer cheese that came with the pretzel would be better. read more

I was in Corvallis on business, and decided to try Les Caves. They had a nice selection of hard ciders. The Pickled Plate was delicious. The pickled vegetables were cucumber, zucchini, and shallots. A generous portion of warm, fresh made artisan bread, and fresh mozzarella were included as well. I had The Reuben for an entree. It was very good - but I have to highlight the "pommes frites"...french fries! They were absolutely fabulous! Perfectly fried, with just the right amount of salt and vinegar. I'd definitely recommend giving Les Caves a try. read more

Hands down best breakfast in town. They only have brunch on the weekend, we go almost every week. The staff is genuinely nice. I'm a creature of habit and get the eggs Benedict every time. I love how they use a thick piece of ham. Their potatoes never disappoint. They change how they season them every now and then and I've loved them every time. Bloody Mary's and Irish coffees are delicious, great beer selection! read more

Caves is where to go if you want to have a beer and a conversation in Corvallis. The food is solid, and a good value. Plan to spend $20 - $30 per person (after tip) for a drink and meal. Good for groups of 1-6. Best for groups of 2-4. They have a great happy hour; the h.h. burger might be the best deal in town; the pickle plate and pretzel are recommended. Their brunch is my favorite in Corvallis. After the food and drink, the thing about Caves is the volume level. The music is just loud enough to fill the room during slow times, and easily "goes away" as conversations pick up, bringing the focus to your friends and the good time you're having. The service is knowledgeable and respectful. In spite of the silly name on the sign, "Les Caves: Bier and Kitchen," everyone just calls it "Caves," and the vibe is just right for Corvallis citizens looking for a smart, down-to-earth bar. -- Not much going on for vegans or if you have a gluten allergy. It's still worth going to for the atmosphere and a cider (usually on tap; always in a bottle), just know this place is pretty much all meat, cheese and bread. read more

Call to make a reservation. Told they aren't taking reservations. Got there, 10-15 minute wait. Waited almost an hour first in line entire time but passed up by groups with reservations. I grabbed the reservation book and saw how they are keeping track and it's a joke. After sat down the water tasted nasty. Waited ten minutes to order and when a group sat after me ordered first I left. Never coming back read more

It's a little confusing at first to see Les Caves and Block 15 right next to each other serving pretty much the same type of food. Honestly, I'm not sure if they are sister companies or what but Les Caves was a wonderful experience. They have some very nice beer selection and apparently a very large whiskey menu too (did not try). The food here is more on the expensive side compared to Block 15 but it is very tasty. My burger buns were too small for the ingredients though so things were falling out with every bite. I had read mixed reviews on the fries but I thought they were pretty decent. They are more on the darker side than what I am used to but still taste good. Overall, staff is very nice and helpful so I would definitely recommend this place for everyone in the area. read more

A wonderful beer list. A comfortable little pub with great atmosphere. And wonderful food. My lady and I went here with two friends the Sunday before Christmas and really enjoyed ourselves despite our colds. I had their friend chicken dinner. It was big, crispy, and tasty. The mac & cheese that had an "expensive" cheesy flavor was definitely a bonus. (why do so many places serve me mac & cheese flavored of cardboard?) They had an excellent coffee nitro on tap that went well with dessert. read more

Stopped in for dinner service. Right off the bat I noticed the good atmosphere, and some card games in the corner for us nerds which was a pleasant surprise. The beer/liquor/cider was excellent and they have a wide variety from around the globe. Unfortunatly, our service was really lacking. Our waiter seemed really frazzled. We managed to make it halfway through our meal with out napkins. Which would have been fine, but we had all ordered bugers. The burgers were good, very meaty but a little on the dry side. I think the biggest disappointment was the fries. The fries are presented in a small cute little bucket and the top layer of them are alright. However, the vast majority of the fries had were soaked in oil and burnt to a crisp. My advice, stick to the bar. read more

Caves Corvallis - Beer Bar Near Me - Corvallis, Oregon

Les Caves is a nice place to eat in Corvallis when you feel like something a little nicer than Block 15, but not anything too fancy either. One huge plus is it's not quite as crowded as Block 15, although on a Friday night you can end up waiting a little while for a table. They have a HUGE selection of bottled beers from around the world, and a hefty selection of beers on tap (the varieties rotate frequently). They also have wine, a nice selection of hard ciders, and wiskey. The food is always pretty good. I especially love their fries with the homemade aioli. One down side is they used to change their menu almost daily, but now they're changing it seasonally. It used be if I was considering going there I'd look online and see what they have that day then make my decision. But now, I know what's on the menu and I honestly don't love any of their current choices and now I have to wait until winter for them to change it. The desert is always great. AND their brunch on the weekends (complete with LARGE mimosas) is a great bet. Waffles are excellent. read more