This was hands down one of the best dining experiences I've had--period. We went to Dueling Spoons for my birthday, and from start to finish everything was spot on. The food was incredible--like the kind where you take a bite and just stop for a second because it's that good. You can tell there's real skill and intention behind every dish. The atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and comfortable without feeling overdone or pretentious. It felt like the kind of place you actually want to sit, relax, and actually enjoy your time. Chef Billy was a highlight--super personable, easy to talk to, and clearly passionate about what he does. That personal touch made the whole experience even better. And honestly, this place set the bar so high that when we went to another restaurant the following week and paid more for our meal, it didn't even come close. We literally left wishing we had just gone back here instead. That says everything. If you're considering trying Dueling Spoons--do it. This place is something special, and I'll absolutely be back. read more

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We have the equivalent of a high rated Michein Star restaurant/ market, near Eugene: Dueling Spoons, out in Fall Creek They only do 40 dinner services per night. And you only get to do it by sort of an invitation. You request nice, and maybe they will have you as their guest. Some say its an anti-restaurant. I would agree. But they do have to limit it to 40 people, parking is an issue. Yet the family are not your servants for this meal. You are Their Guests. And this flips the old dynamic. I had steaks the first few times, which were cooked to perfection, this time I tried the fish pot pie. OH GOD! was it good. Wife had the Shrimp Wellington,... looked at me after first bite and said, "This is Fantastic." And we have traveled the world. Eaten all over the world, and this little local place, exceeds most other places. read more

This was a great relaxing dinner experience. We enjoyed an excellent, fun filled leisurely night out filling up on a spectacular menu served with warmth and cheer by a wonderful staff. We were never rushed. A meal here is on the level of a luxury cruise - friendly, high quality and totally satisfying. Be sure to save room for dessert. Everything of the menu is a must to try. read more

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Let me start by saying that no one will stumble upon this place by accident....it is well off the beaten path. It is also well worth the drive. Don't be put off by the text you get when making the reservation (which is very highly recommended). It is a true family run restaurant. While the decor is nothing to write home about, the food truly is. Started with the golden onion soup. It's outstanding. Home made soda bread with fresh butter is very good. The seafood pie is out of this world. Loaded with scallops, salmon, shrimp and cod it is worth the wait! Chef Billy is an outstanding chef, and very personable. Definitely a 6 star experience read more

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I had such a great experience at Dueling Spoons. The vibe in there is absolutely amazing it's welcoming, relaxed, and just an all-around good atmosphere to enjoy a meal. The food is just as impressive. You can really tell that Chef Billy takes a lot of pride in his work. Everything tastes thoughtfully prepared and full of flavor. What really makes the place stand out though is Chef Billy himself. He's such a genuinely nice and friendly person, and I love that he always comes out to check on everyone and make sure they're enjoying their experience. That personal touch goes a long way. Highly recommend checking this place out! read more

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Great atmosphere and amazing food! We came across this restaurant randomly and loved our dinner so much we came back the next night! Everything was delicious! Service was great and we loved talking to Billy the owner and his family! Already making plans to come back next time we are camping eat Eugene. read more

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This unassuming little building in the countryside is a gourmet restaurant. This is a place to relax and enjoy a lengthy meal. It is an intimate environment with soft lights, overhead music and incredible service. A good place to impress a client or propose to a loved one. We are seated at our table and presented with an Irish Wheaten bread. This is a rustic artisan bread. The crust is very crispy to the bite, the bread is soft yet dense. The butter is in the shape of spoons and nicely softened, easy to spread. The Grilled Garlic Shrimp Rebecca has tomatoes that are fresh and delicious. These and the shrimp are grilled with garlic and drizzled with a balsamic glaze and served on toast points, outstanding. The shrimp are very large, meaty, and a perfect al dente. The Mushrooms Mark is a combination of various mushrooms sautéed with scallions, shallots and garlic in a white wine butter sauce. This is topped with a large puff pastry. The Filet Mignon with Shrimp comes on a bed of mash potatoes and has a creamy garlic sauce with a touch of Bleu Cheese. The filet mignon is seasoned perfectly, very tender and cooked to perfection. The shrimp is also prepared perfectly and the whole presentation is a hit. The mashed potatoes are very flavorful and handmade. The Sour Apple Walnut Pie was served with fresh whip cream, berries and a dollop of blackberry glaze. The pie itself is very fresh, thick and comes with a dusting of confectioners sugar. I'm not sure, but it seems like the walnuts are candied, they are tasty! The apple slices in the pie are cut very thin and the crust is a perfect flaky texture. Best of all is that the flavors are all there and this is not too sweet. This is the most flavorful and original gourmet meal we have ever had. The flavors, sauces, service and ambience puts this as our best ever. read more

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just now New I just wanted to say a huge hearty thank you to chef Billy and family for the great food and fine hospitality. You all made my wife's birthday so special and what you do here is nothing short of amazing. We will be celebrating future monumental events here!! Thank you!! read more

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Beyond the doors of Dueling Spoons! European ambience. Outstanding hospitality! Yes, the food and wine list is exceptional. I recommend the Pear salad and Pork Tenderloin (Shane). Thanks again Chef Billy and family. Kathleen, Shane and Shannon Boston, Melbourne and Springfield read more

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Had dinner at Dueling Spoons last night. The food was awesome! Prices are a bit steep, so be prepared. I had the Porterhouse steak with peppercorn gravy. The gravy is an extra charge but well worth it! After selecting said steak, I was escorted to a cooler to pick out my steak. We ordered the crab cakes, which are prepared like an open face sandwich...not encased in breading, and it was delicious!! The menu overall is pretty extensive. They only serve beer and wine and each has a large selection. The service was incredible. Chef Billy and his family run the whole establishment, and the ambiance was wonderful! We can't wait to go back! Thanks to Chef Billy and his family! read more

This was an incredible dining experience that you must try! Family run restaurant lead by Chef Billy, a vibrant Irish man who perfectly wears the hats of main room charmer, storyteller and master chef, with elegance and ease. His wife Kathleen is one attentive servers, along with their daughter and sons, keeping the restaurant flowing smoothly. The food is amazing from seafood, incredible lamb dishes and the steaks which you pick out and ring a bell to celebrate your selection. There is also Billy's Red Ale which is ombre of the best beers I've tasted. Located in an out of the way location, the food and superior service makes your drive well worth the drive. I can only say that you need to go there and enjoy one of the best dinners in PNW! read more

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My amazing wife surprised me by taking me to Dueling spoons for my 50th birthday and WOW, What an amazing experience. As we drove the 1.5 hours from Salem, she informed me of the policy's that were made abundantly clear from chef Billy and simply told me this is an experience not a quick dinner. Unfortunately most people think they should be able to sit down have dinner and drinks in less than an hour. Also, most restaurants want to turn tables as quickly as they can. Not here, and I applaud that. We were not rushed in any way and it was absolutely awesome spending the time with the woman I have been married to for 24 years, just being in the moment. The restaurant itself was so quaint and I loved that they repurposed old shipping pallets for the ceiling. When we did order, I ordered the filet surf and turf and my wife ordered the seafood pot pie. I ordered my steak "black and blue" and chef Billy came to our table to explain that because of his style of cooking it would be difficult to have make it black and "not blue". I asked him to prepare it the way he thinks would be best (after all he is a trained chef and knows a lot more about food than I do). The steak was absolutely perfect as was all the other dishes. The reviews that diss this establishment as too slow should really read the information that is front and center about the experience and not just getting your food quickly. I have already started planning to take my wife there for her 50 in a couple months. Chef Billy, you have an amazing establishment and an equally amazing family. I can't wait to come back!!! read more

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The service was amazing and the food was delicious. This was our last day in Oregon and it could not have been spent better! read more

Dueling Spoons - Salad Near Me - Fall Creek, Oregon

I want to say thank you to Chef Billy and the staff at Dueling Spoons for undoubtedly the best meal I have had in my life! First the crab cakes were delicious, the caprice salad was the perfect compliment to them and the clams were amazing. You have to try the Irish wheat bread. Next my husband had the surf and turf with a New York steak. Now I have never liked lobster but Chef Billy converted me. The tastes I had were excellent and my husband loved every bite. My filet and shrimp meal melted in my mouth. You don't need anything else because they season everything so well. If you have room you must try the Sour Apple Walnut pie. We are sure to go back when we can. The atmosphere is friendly and warm. Like everyone was a big family coming together and Chef Billy takes the time to greet and entertain everyone. Thank you again for the most amazing evening. read more

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I'm 67, I've eaten in a lot of restaurants. All over the world. Dueling Spoons in UNIQUE! Nothing about it is ordinary. It's WAY off the beaten path in what was once a gas station. Concrete slab floor, the refrigerator units that once held soda and other drinks are still there. The incredible and irresistible Chef Billy and his family run this place. Billy not only cooks, but entertains in the dinning room and he's hilarious. Everyone is his friend (almost everyone) and observing the goings on there is half the fun of eating there. The portions are huge and everything we had was exceptional and delicious! From the house salad to the Caprese salad to the home made bread to the wine list to the entrees. Everything was fantastic. If you order a steak you're taken into the meat locker where you select that steak and ring a bell that's heard throughout. We had the pork tenderloin, short ribs with a puff pastry and a porterhouse steak. As you can see...not small. Leftovers galore. The desserts are incredible too. I wish we lived nearby because I'd be back here all the time. It's the best restaurant experience we ever had. Oh, make sure to check out the one star reviews here. Billy ain't having any pushback. And he's right! read more

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Warning: This place is full MAGA. You're not welcome if you disagree with Trump. The chef is rude.

Where do I start.... We pulled up to the cutest little building nestled in the countryside of Fall Creek.... To be honest, at first glance you wouldn't know it was a restaurant but as soon as we walked in, we were greeted by smiling faces, an incredibly well thought out ambiance, and the smell of dinner prep lingering in the air. The Chef is hilarious. He came out and talked to most of the tables, introducing himself and cracking hilarious jokes. Our server (the chef's daughter I presumed) was the epitome of quality and sound service. The entire staff did an amazing job making us feel like we were regulars dining in their home. I ordered the porterhouse and let me tell you... each bite brought me closer to God. Only a divine creator could've created a cow so delicious and such an eccentric and insanely talented chef to cook it. He did a masterful job creating both. I kept thinking, "this meat is too good, I bet the potatoes aren't that great". But then I tried the potatoes and I actually said out loud, "you have GOT to be kidding me"... after destroying half the potatoes, I noticed these carrots in a dish and I thought, "nothing is this perfect. The carrots probably suck"... but then I tried them and I said, "are you f*cking kidding me?!?" My wife asked, "what?!?" To which I replied, "he could've served me a bowl of just these carrots and I would've walked out of here satisfied. Needless to say, I ate all 32 ounces of that ridiculously delicious cow and I am now sitting at home smiling, feeling a bit meat drunk (it's a thing, Google it) and telling myself, "I'm going to be talking about that meal for months". Well done, Chef. You and your crew have created something absolutely special in Dueling Spoons. I hope you will be feeding me and my family for years to come! read more

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The first thing my friend said this morning was "I can't wait to go to Dueling Spoons for dinner tonight." So disappointing... It was over an hour and a half for us to get our entrees. But even worse, the food was poorly prepared. We shared a Surf and Turf platter with a supposed 24 ounce porterhouse steak and a 1 lb lobster tail. The steak was grisly. The lobster tail was overcooked. The potatoes au gratin was a small portion and cold. The vegetable side dish was also cold. Our bill before gratuity was more than $160. It feels like the kitchen is run on ego, but without any pride in the food. This was not our first visit there but it will be our last... read more

We had heard all the local hype about this place. To be honest, we thought, sure, another attempt at "hoity toity" with this New York chef coming to our casual community. Well, we were wrong. Oh. My. Word. All of the "staff" (the Reid family) were personable, relaxed, friendly and VERY hospitable. We started with the famous Irish Wheaten bread, which is full-bodied and has a unique, wonderful taste. Then I had the Caesar salad, which was excellent and my wife tried the House salad, which was over the top good (she let me taste hers and I'm ordering that next time). I had the Chicken Kathleen, which was cooked to perfection and had a wonderful, rich flavor. My wife had the Salmon Sean and loved it. The roasted veggies with our meals were to die for. From the looks of the building on the outside, you might think, "really?" but the inside is casual, tastefully done and simple. It creates a very comfortable dining experience. Their website says this is not fast food and it isn't. But we were there a total of about an hour and a half, which we feel is about right for a nice dinner out. Definitely not rushed, but the service was not slow. The Reids are very attentive. Prices are comparable to most any nice dinner restaurant in our area. We will definitely go back. It is worth the drive to Fall Creek. But make reservations! They cap the number of people they serve each evening and there was a steady flow of diners throughout our evening there. read more

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Went there for date night & was treated to an incredible stuffed shrimp with crab meat Wellington. My partner ordered the salmon & it did not disappoint‼ Treat yourself to a fun, happy experience with Chef Billy & Company! read more

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We were seated promptly and even though they were short-staffed they kept us stocked with water and brought us soda bread, as well as keeping us stocked with the beers and other drinks we'd ordered. Appetizers came out first of course we had the crab cakes, then the entrées came. I had the Guinness pie We were the last table left at the end of the evening. Chef Billy came to our table and asked how we liked the food and let us know that they were going to begin cleaning up and making food for the staff. Wanted to assure us that we were to take our time eating and carrying on and that there was no rush. We even ordered the poached pear after that. One of our party members purchased a steak which he picked from the cooler the exact steak that was going to be his and rang a bell. The whole restaurant cheered, it was a fun experience. As the Guinness pie was a popular dish there was not enough to go around to the other members that had ordered it. I guess me and my gal are gonna have to go back again. read more

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Great food, amazing service, huge portions. We had enough for a meal the next day. When you order a salad, they give you a whole bottle of really good dressing. read more

Does this restaurant need another 5 star review? Who cares! It's getting another right now! The best steak my husband and I have ever had and the lobster with my surf and turf was outstanding. The staff are friendly and attentive and the chef makes fun and unexpected visits to the dinning room. The star though is the food. I have been to many "fine dinning" restaurants, restaurants that rate five stars in reviews only to be disappointed on my visit due to the food. You can be have all the bells and whistles with environment and ambience but still fall short with the flavors. That is not the case here. The flavors will blow your mind and make you hungry to come back to do it again. Bravo Chef! read more

The staff sets the mood in such a wonderful way. It's warm and welcoming almost like family. While waiting to be seated we enjoyed what I believe is the best tasting Irish Red Ale I've ever had. It was created by the restaurant and carries thier name on the label. We were seated in a short time and were helped with the menu choices. I chose the two pound lobster tail and the wife picked a chicken dish. Both were excellent and the sides complimented the dishes very well. The appatizer I picked was the white onion soup. Oh my god was it good. All in all I have found my new favorite place to dine. Be sure to make a reservation this place is going to be very busy. read more

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We love Dueling Spoons!! Every meal I have ever had has been top notch and delicious! Excellent service as well!

My husband surprised me for my birthday dinner. We are creatures of habit and usually go to resturants close by. Well, we had such a great time at Dueling Spoons! I got the Lobster and my husband had the Pork Shane and both were amazing! We had Shane as our waiter (of Pork Shane!) and he was awesome. They wished me happy birthday and I got a birthday hug from Chef Billy! Great night! Can't wait to get back again! read more

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We had an exceptional experience at Dueling Spoons. We were welcomed with smiles into a charmingly lit, tidy, subtlety decorated open room and shown to our table. The presented menus held more options than one could eat at one time. I skipped the Caesar salad for Mushrooms Mark. I ordered Chicken Joyce which did not disappoint. Three juicy chicken slabs with a creamy mushroom tarragon Madeira sauce accompanied by mashed potatoes and sautéed summer squash. More left overs since I had my eye on the flourless chocolate torte. Delicious perfection. Maybe the best meal I've ever had. We are not fancy people, but we went on a cruise last year and all of a sudden we felt like snobs getting used to amazing service and good food. Dueling Spoons elevates that for us to another level- in warm, personal service and exceptional flavor and quality. It was plate-licking good! They said they wouldn't judge! Thank you for a special birthday dinner. read more

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Not sure why anyone would give this place anything but 5 stars. Food is fantastic...wine is fantastic...service is fantastic! We loved everything! Cute place with great ambiance and super attentive wait staff! They went above and beyond to make our experience amazing! read more

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Nice little hole in the wall type restaurant way off the beaten path. I had the seafood pot pie & my wife had the surf & turf. Mine was ok, not great, & I would not order it again. She only ate about half of hers, so I got to finish it. The lobster tail was huge & delicious. the steak was ok, but I don't care much for steak so I can't really say if it was good or great. Desert was very good (brownie sundae) . I thought for the price ($265 for two) it definitely wasn't worth it, but I am not a foodie & don't need elegant food experiences to satisfy my tastes. read more

This is a great find..its out in country and the food is like a michigan star restraunt. I had the shrimp Newberg with lobster and crab, my other party members had a T-bone and Seafood pot pie. Food is fresh, made from scratch and is a great sit down and take your time for conversation and enjoy the evening event. Folks the food is made from scratch and made with love..you will have 2 to 3 hour time range for your meal and it is so worth it. The chief is awsome and entertaining and down to earth. His team and family work there and all of them are five star super people. Highly recommend this place you wont regret it. read more

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Not going to lie, not the best food. IT WAS THE GREATEST FOOD! I was so impressed with the quality and atmosphere. Servers were all friendly and made you feel so welcome. Don't expect to be rushed out here. You can relax, enjoy a meal that is stupendous, and leave feeling elated having a culinary experience like no other. Adult beverage selection is limited to beer and wine, but the selections are well rounded, enough choices for all palates. I had steamed mussels and clams for an appetizer. The broth was so good I wanted to tip back the plate and drink it. Perfectly prepared, soft and succulent. I chose Seafood Potpie for my entree. The portions served are enough for any cowboy to loosen his buckle. The pie is bursting with scallops, shrimp, salmon, and cod topped with the flakiest puff pastry. Dinner was finished enjoying a Pana Cotta Sundae with Sticky Toffee Walnuts. Overall, I feel 100% confident in giving this establishment a five star rating. Great job to Chef Billy and crew. I will be back. read more

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Delicious food, large portions, friendly staff, and the chef is amazing. Had my 60th birthday dinner with family at Dueling Spoons and will definitely dine there again. read more

What an incredible experience! From the moment my dad was able to get a reservation, to the moment we left; the entire experience was amazing. Chef Billy and his staff made my parent's 45th anniversary truly special. His son was our waiter, very kind, knowledgeable and attentive. I had the seafood pot pie and I highly recommend it! It's filled with lots of fish, scallops, veggies, and the sauce is very flavorful. The crab cakes were amazing, the yellow sauce that comes on it was absolutely delicious. My parents loved their meals. On top of how wonderful the food was, they surprised us by coming out singing happy anniversary with a signed card from the staff. They truly went above and beyond to make it such a memorable night for them. I love that the food is cooked fresh, prepared one by one as it comes in. Serving sizes are very decent, so make sure you GO HUNGRY! Thank you Chef Billy! read more

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We finally ended having dinner with some friends at this hidden gem. I have been seeing posts about this place all over social media, as well as hearing about it from word of mouth from others. I have been so excited to try the surf, and turf. I do not usually like steak any where except home. Once in a while I make an exception. In this case, I am glad I did. I generally go for the rib eye cut. I knew that one would be way too big for me. So I went with the filet mignon. Let me tell you, the meat was so tender, and so full of flavor. Also paired well with the special sauces Chef Billy prepares. Chimi churi, a special blue cheese melted into a dip, I think the other one is a gravy. All full of flavor. My favorite being the blue cheese. The home made bread was also a hit. I didn't eat much of it. I do not eat a lot of bread. The appetizers were delicious. Mussels, and clams. Also the shrimp. I believe the shrimp had a balsamic glaze on them. They also had roasted tomato's. They were so good, they made someone who doesn't like them enjoy them. (I love them.) I'm not sure what my friends main dish was called. It was shrimp baked in a pastry looking shell. He said it was delicious. Our other friend had the swordfish, and scallops. He said it had a hoisin type sauce, and ate every bite. Also said was delicious. I hear they do not have this one on their menu often. So if you see it, and it sounds good, get it. My guy ordered the rib eye. No surf. He also loved his meal. The service we had from start to finish was excellent. One of Chef Billy's Son's was our server. We were able to interact with two of them. Great family, and great service. I highly recommend going here, it doesn't matter if it is a celebration, or just want a great meal. Just go. One thing you SHOULD do is make a reservation. The place is pretty tiny, but I really love what they have done with the place. It is beautiful. read more

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There seem to be a lot of varying stories around Dueling Spoons so I was apprehensive coming here, I truly didn't know what to expect. We booked our reservation for six well in advance and received the instructions emails beforehand so that was almost intimidating, instructions for a restaurant?! But it makes sense now that we've been there. I really liked the setting and design that they did inside. It was very comfortable, low lighting and warm feeling (kind of a french winery country thing). Our table was in the back corner which was nice to feel "out of the way". We all ordered appetizers and drinks, entrees and desserts because, you know, "when in Rome"... I tried the mimosa flight, and shared the grilled garlic shrimp. The shrimp was good, had a bit of a bruschetta app thing going for it with the tomatoes, garlic and balsamic. All of the mimosa flavors were good but I think I liked pineapple best. For my main I ordered the Salmon Sean (and I ordered it from Sean!). It was great, I only encountered one bone but that's fine. Everything on my plate was delicious, lots of flavor and just the right size. For dessert, I got the brownie sundae and my husband ordered the poached pear. The sundae was great, it's hard to get that wrong. Loved the little spoon duo on top too. Husband said the pear tasted good but didn't love the creme part and was just a bit disappointed in it. Chef Billy came and talked to us a couple of times, even got a couple perks from the evening but I don't want to give anything away. It was a great experience, we had a really nice evening and it was worth it. Nothing felt forced from the evening, either from the staff or the company. A couple of the servers almost gave away news of the duck football game that was going on at the same time and when they realized we wanted to wait to know, they made sure not to share anything with our table. Thanks! read more

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The food was great. The service was excellent. We will definitely be back. I ordered the Seafood Pie, and my husband ordered the Guinness Pie. We had the Mussels appetizer. It was excellent, and the servings were huge. I wish I had room for dessert. read more

We went out to dueling spoons a few months ago for brunch. We got the tomahawk steak, which came atop of a full loaf of garlic bread and six perfectly poached eggs with the most amazing hollandaise sauce. We look forward to going back out for lunch and dinner This sit down restaurant only seat a certain number of tables at a time. Prepare to come in sip your drink and wait for an epic meal. We made reservations which required you to read an explanation of how the service would work. if you're looking for a quick meal is not the best spot. Seated by Kathleen, a darling and Chef Billy's wife, Served by his daughter and son, as well as Chef Billy himself. Definitely service with a smile family restaurant with an amazing ambiance. read more

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First class all the way!! Food, service and was amazing I love this place. It's tucked away on a country road, but don't let that fool you! I love the ambiance. Very charming!! I move the fact that the owner is involved with each table and it's a family operation. Can't wait to go back!! read more

Great food and service would definitely recoming if your looking for an upscale dinning experience

Surf and Turf for 10. 20 lb Tomahawk Prime Rib and 10 16 oz (+) Lobster tails with all the trimmings. Chef Billy you have done it again. Your hospitality and your culinary talents are second to none. No one in the group left hungry or disappointed. Not to mention sharing some laughs. A truly amazing experience. Gather 9 of your closest friends and prepare yourselves for a great night. read more

Dueling Spoons - My share of the Surf and turf for 10. Thats a 2 lb prime rib and 16 oz lobster tail. Also came with all the trimmings. - Salad Near Me - Fall Creek, Oregon