We have always been fans of the McMenamins family of restaurants, hotels, and bars. After living in…read morethe Pacific Northwest for many years, we had the chance to visit quite a few of their locations and have always admired their unique approach to hospitality. One of the things we appreciate most is how McMenamins thoughtfully rehabilitates historic properties, preserving their character while giving them new life as welcoming places to gather. Each location seems to have its own personality and story, which makes visiting them feel special. Today, we had the opportunity to stop by this location, which we had not visited before. We were only planning to grab a quick lunch/dinner and get back on the road, so we didn't explore the property or dive into its history on this visit, but it's clearly a place worth spending more time at in the future. For our meal, my wife ordered a salad, I ordered a pizza, and we shared a side of Cajun tots with their housemade Ranch. Everything was enjoyable and hit the spot for a casual, satisfying stop. We'd happily return when we have more time to take in the full experience. A few things we've noticed over the years from our experiences with McMenamins: Many of their establishments introduce you to pieces of history you never really knew existed. There's often a surprising depth to the stories behind the properties, and even a quick visit can leave you wanting to learn more. Their beer can be very tasty and original, with a variety of offerings that feel thoughtfully crafted and true to their brand. As for the food, it generally lands in the realm of upscale bar fare, or perhaps bar food that wants to be upscale. Most menus are fairly similar from location to location. Don't get me wrong, the food is good and enjoyable; it just sometimes feels like it's presenting itself as something a bit more elevated than it actually is. The pricing tends to follow that same pattern, occasionally feeling a bit ambitious for what's being served. Service can be great, but it can also be hit or miss, and it's wise to be prepared to wait a little longer than expected at times. That said, the atmosphere and grounds at many of their locations are truly outstanding. You can wander the properties for quite a while at many of their locations and still not see everything. The level of detail throughout, both inside and out, is often absolutely amazing and is what really sets McMenamins apart.

Had dinner here on St. Patrick's Day. Sat in the bar area and enjoyed the live Irish music. They…read morehad multiple Irish meals on special; I enjoyed the traditional corn beef and cabbage. The corn beef was very tender and the veggies were tasty. Due to the holiday they were really busy, but the servers remained cheery!

It's been a long time ago that our family visited, but we had a good time--something for nearly all…read moreages.

Winston Fleming was very helpful in getting us our card back! Food was great and the ambiance was…read moreamazing with great WiFi but overall service was best!

The Moroccan vibe definitely comes alive as soon as you walk into the building. All of the tables,…read morechairs, decor and art on the walls really takes you somewhere else. The food was excellent. The portions are perfect and do not overpack their plates with unnecessary calories. I feel like they gave me just enough to experience everything fully without overdoing it. For reference I am a 200lb man who can eat and felt satiated with everything I got. The seasoning was unique and not overly saturated so that you did not feel like they were trying to hide the main parts of the dish, but trying to accentuate them. Service was great as well. Attentive and kind and very welcoming to the restaurant. I will absolutely come back and bring people.

Place is simply amazing. Food was incredible service was beyond excellent. Mint tea is a must…read more Can't recommend highly enough.

My coworker who grew up in Redding CA recommended Black Bear Diner as it was a place he grew up…read moreeating at. So my wife and I stopped in so I could finally tell him I went and it turned out to actually be a pretty good experience lol. The server was friendly, the food came out fast, the portions were massive, and the atmosphere was welcoming. Definitely like lumberjack meets Cracker Barrel vibes. The food was definitely on the blander, made for boomer diners side of things, but in a world where everything is trying to be the next viral hit, sometimes it's nice to appreciate just some old school cooking.

Great food great service here.!! Unlike Red Robin. The "YUMM" logo is NOT even close to that it's…read moremore "BARF"!!!

What a mess...staff is clueless... Absolutely, no hospitality.\nTo expensive for what it is\nJust…read morean unpleasant experience all the way around

I came with a group, and while we all had our own drinks, we shared sips and tried each other's…read morefood. We had the olive tapenade on bread, the meatballs with both sauces (Pinot BBQ and marinara), the mac and cheese, and the Big D pizza. Everything was so good! They host events almost every day, which makes it one of the best places in Sherwood if you're looking for something fun to do. Great food, great drinks, and super friendly service. The owners are awesome and put a lot into making it a fun community spot. Such a solid local, family-owned place to support! We came for a fun night before Thanksgiving for Sparkle Night, and they had tons of sparkling wine and even edible glitter in their cocktails -- such a cute touch and a great time. Can't wait to come back.

Great food and great service. The menu has something for everyone and the outside seating is great.read more

We were in downtown Canby for dinner on a lovely Saturday evening, and decided to try the…read moreBackstop's outdoor seating. The tables were clean and well kept, and the use of "half umbrellas" against the side of a building was a thoughtful touch. We were seated right away, and our drink orders taken right away. Our server did an excellent job, although he apologized for not coming back in time to bring me another Black Butte Porter (which I didn't plan to refill, anyway; even though it was excellent on tap). We placed an order for the "Bavarian Pretzel" appetizer, which was advertised to have a "mustard sauce" with it, and we also paid extra for their "Queso Cheese Dip". The bread itself was quite delicious, but the mustard sauce was just honey mustard salad dressing (disappointing), and the cheese appeared to be melted processed pepper jack cheese. The cheese dip was good with the bread, but we had a lot of dip leftover after the 3 pieces of bread. For a main course, I went with the Spicy Jalapeno Burger, but opted for Crispy Chicken, instead of a hamburger patty. The burger was massive, and consisted of multiple crispy chicken tenders, instead of one large chicken patty -- which is all good, but did make it tricky to eat, as the multiple pieces wanted to slide around. It was very good, but I think I would try the actual burger next time. I chose French fries for my side, and was disappointed that they were "battered" fries, which are not my favorite. The portion was also a little on the skimpy side. I would definitely come back again, even if there are a few small things that keep me from giving top marks.

The pizza had potential--super thin crust with that charred, wood-fired flavor--but parts of it…read morewere a little too burned for my taste. Still good, just not quite balanced. It also got really busy fast, and the whole place started to feel pretty hectic and noisy, which took away from the experience. Service felt a bit stretched because of it. Not a bad spot, but probably better to go during off-peak times if you're looking for a more relaxed vibe.

Rating each pizza we ordered. Diavola 9/10 - good balance…read moreof sauce, spicy, meaty -- great flavor Varese 8/10 - great combo gorgonzola and arugula Reuben 7/10 - great flavor, although the thousand island dressing is a bit overpowering. Meat Lovers 7/10 - meaty and tasty Affumicata 4/10- the belly did not make sense, looks fatty and unpleasant. Good sauce.

Overall good. We got the super nachos, but for the price there's not much to them. We added the…read morechicken so it cost extra. I will say that the salsa has a good spice to it, which isn't normal when you go to Mexican food places. They're generally pretty bland, but this one actually had spice. We would definitely come here again.

Back again! Tried something completely different…read more Wanted to reduce carbs for dinner and found the meat choice on the new menu. Service always friendly. Cozy booth always a favorite for seating.