After reading great reviews online, we had super high expectations for this Spanish spot, and it did not disappoint! We first tried to drop by on Day 1, but the place was so crowded that we couldn't get a table. We made sure to book a reservation and returned for lunch the next day. The ambience here is amazing, and the service was top-notch. Our server was great and took the time to explain the menu details to us. We ordered a bunch of different items, and everything tasted pretty good. The paella was definitely the absolute highlight of the meal! While I wish the vegetables had been roasted just a bit more, the rice itself was extremely flavorful. The sautéed mushrooms and Brussels sprouts were another massive highlight--they are an absolute must-try from the menu. We loved them so much that we actually placed a repeat order for them during our meal! Overall, we had a fantastic time here. Definitely visit this spot when you are in the city! read more

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I've eaten here 3 times over the last couple of years when I'm in town for work and I can't say I was ever really happy for what I had. The restaurant is very inviting. There's plenty of tables and a long bar with ample seats. The service has been mostly good. The wine list is ample and the cocktail selection is massive. I haven't had a bad drink here. This most recent time, I ordered the 45 minute paella. I don't mind waiting with a glass of wine or cocktail for something that's a treat like paella. Sadly, when it came out it was disappointing. The seafood was cooked well but a little underseasoned. The rice was very bland. I'd chalk it up to someone having a bad night, but this is the second time I ordered the paella and was disappointed. Sad to say, there are enough better restaurants in Mac that I don't think I'll rush back here on my next trip to the area. read more

I love tapas so my brother brought me to one of his favorite restaurants: La Rambla. We shared five tapas and a dessert. (Oink! Oink!) Oh my. So good. Our favorite was the Coffee Dusted Grass-Fed Flat Iron Steak (Just ordering it was a mouthful!) Loved the calamari, as well; so many restaurants overcook them, which ruins them. These were perfect: they were tender with a nice crunch & the onions were a nice, flavorful touch. Don't overlook the Sautéed Green Beans. Blue cheesed and hazelnutted! Wow. (No photo, sorry. We gobbled them up!) read more

La Rambla Restaurant & Bar - Calamari - Spanish Near Me - McMinnville, Oregon

Wow, great find in McMinnville, a wonderful tapas restaurant. We enjoyed everything from the cocktails to dessert. Reservations are definitely needed. read more

La Rambla Restaurant & Bar - Loved the vanilla ice cream with the delicious Pedro Ximénez liqueur on top. - Spanish Near Me - McMinnville, Oregon

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Everything!! Food, Service and Ambiance were outstanding!! Our first time dining in McMinnville and won't be our last. Our waitress was so sweet and helpful with specials and the menu overall. She guided us to the perfect portions to order. We had Tapas and these are small plates to share. We ordered 4 with a glass of Spanish Wine. Wish this dining experience was an everyday. We ordered Crispy Pork Belly, it served on roasted pepper purée and arugula, delicious; Steak with Feta Empanadas, Grilled Octopus, to die for and sauted Mushrooms in a Cheese sauce. We also had sourdough bread with olive oil. A place we stumbled upon and will definitely return. Sorry no room for dessert . But, go try, it's worth the drive!! read more

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Was hoping for an open table and lucked out while we were visiting the art fair. They never disappoint. Lovely day, great tasting food, friendly staff. Thanks to art fair, we had good music going on too. read more

La Rambla Restaurant & Bar - Sautéed mushrooms - Spanish Near Me - McMinnville, Oregon

Oh my goodness, where do I begin the ambience the variety of three pages of Pinot Noirs to select from. We were taken back and definitely felt out of our element with the many options we had. Where do I start with? The tapas were incredibly delicious mouthwatering from the mushroom top to the paella incredible presentation quick service. This staff is incredibly kind and thoughtful, and took the time to share their favorites which became ours as well. We will definitely return to La Rambla and the heartbeat. We highly recommend it. read more

La Rambla Restaurant & Bar - Seafood paella delish!! - Spanish Near Me - McMinnville, Oregon

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Why do I seem to locate the most delicious foods in Oregon? Not only did everything taste delicious and fresh cooked perfectly but across the street is the cutest grocery store that sells organic delicious food, drinks, and snack. But we will review them later *=* Back to the restaurant. Service was nice, for point price of food here, it would have been great if the server had asked if we wanted a refill on any of our drinks or if we needed anything else besides cleaning up our plates every chance they got when we were all still eating but resting between bites. I could loudly overheard the bartender and our server make a comment about my drink order. One other thing that was strange for us was how long it took someone to come over to get a drink order, while we looked over the menu. There were two servers and only two tables being occupied in the entire restaurant when we arrived since they had just opened. Towards the end of our dinner, the restaurant front manager came out. His name is Justin. Very nice person, asked how are meals and of everything was satisfactory for us. Now I could have mentioned the small little weird things but what mattered to me the most was spending time with my family. So maybe I might return or maybe not. Either way the restaurant itself was great! Food excellent but voicing your opinions regarding how people want their drinks or food when it is coming out of their own wallet should not be a topic for open discussion when the ordering person can hear the whole conversation. Justin please speak with your staff regarding timing. What is an appropriate length of time to allow guests to sit at a table. After watching two out of three servers walk past us so often I looked over at my spouse and wondered if we should find a different restaurant. So many layers, but thank you reader for sticking it out with me. Not sure why the little hiccup's happened but either way for a $217 bill and $30 tip service should have been better. This is just my own personal experience and opinion. Please check them out for yourself because everything we ate and drank was delicious. Mainly the front house issues. I too also use to be a server so I come from a different culture when dining. read more

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When in the area for work I stopped in one of my favorite restaurants in the NW. I made the happy hour which had many favorites including the fried artichoke hearts with aoili. They have been recognized by Food and Wine for their wine selection which includes some local favorites and beyond. I ate at the bar next to some locals and the tapas service was not rushed. Not only is the restaurant and bar done well, but there is also a loft you can rent upstairs for your wine country tour. read more

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It has been a long time since the last time I was here. If anything it has gotten better with age. More vegetarian tapas, great cocktails, lovely dining area. We did not have a reservation so we sat at the bar and decided this was the best seat in the house - Kiya was wonderful! read more

It was extremely expensive. The food was so so. You do not get much for all that money, either.

Great service! We loved the pork belly, potatoes bravas, asparagus and kale. The Sangria was great too! read more

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Happy to be back here after a few years hiatus. Tapas are delicious and the wine list is good. Taking our out-of-town guests here to enjoy! Also great service and delicious desserts. read more

Atmosphere was great. Food was very tasty. Slightly high priced and small portions. We made a decision to stop ordering more plates of Tapas when we hit 100 dollars with tip. No drinks . We left slightly still hungry. Def get selections. Even gluten free. Maybe HH will hit our budget better. read more

There were three of us on a Thursday early evening, and we sat at the bar. The gal who waited on us was kind and attentive. We enjoyed some of the happy hour options, including the house red Granache wine. All of the tapas we shared were very tasty. My friend's favorite were the fried oysters. It is right downtown on the main drag. If you're in the area, it is worthy of a visit. read more

Another reason not to eat out. Food great, but service bad bad. Not our servers fault. Just too many for her to handle.

Very delicious tapas place! The drinks were all so good, with an extensive menu. The tapas are true to its name and on the smaller side - which we expected - so we got to try a number of things. Highly recommend the croquetas - they were definitely the star. I'm not sure I'd get the lamb kebabs again but they weren't bad. The Brussel sprouts were my second favorite. read more

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Amazingly conceived and executed small plates. The scallops we tried recently were a standout. Lovely browned edges and just cooked inside, with a sauce that allowed them to shine. Excellent wine list with comprehensive Spanish options and the best of the local region. We've gone here for years and it never disappoints. Quiet, attentive service. A convivial dining room or limited cafe sidewalk seating in season. read more

My sister and I went here for dinner and it was the best dinner ever! We had a wonderful table by the front window and our service was impeccable! The food was wonderful! Our server was Miya and she was wonderful. So pleasant and welcoming. read more

La Rambla was a great stop for lunch on a day of wine tasting. Their portions are tapas friendly, so the idea is to order a lot of dishes so everyone can try them. As a local to the area, I always heard about how amazing la rambla was and it's good- but nothing really stood out to me that other places don't have. The ambiance was fine- everyone pretty much kept to themselves and the flow of workers was very hustle bustle. Their selections are interesting and everyone can definitely find something they will enjoy - the wine list is great! And the service was good as well - I am sure I will go back eventually to eat, but there is nothing making me want to visit again immediately. read more

Food was great but portions were quite small for the price. Service was 10/10. Go here but not on a budget.

We ate here on a Tuesday night. We were able to walk in without a reservation but the place was pretty full. The space feels lively. There's a good selection of drinks and tapas. Everything we ate was great. Some favorites were the bacon wrapped dates, sauteed garlic chili shrimp, and sauteed mushrooms. The staff were friendly but service did seem a little slow. This may have been because of a few larger tables on the night that we visited. The pacing of the food felt a little drawn out. Other than that we had a wonderful experience. read more

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Friendly staff, great service, excellent food. Lively environment full of couples, friends & family gathering. This was our first visit but I did my Yelp research and checked the online menu to make a game plan. We also asked our server for her recommendations. Then we ordered many things and there isn't anything that we didn't like! Food highlights were the pork belly with romesco sauce and the garlic shrimp, but honestly everything we had was incredible. The order of the dishes and the pace of each course was on point. We didn't feel overly stuffed at any point. The wine was excellent and wow, dessert was incredible - we had the churros and the strawberry cheesecake ice cream. Obsessed. Honestly, we might be returning tomorrow! read more

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Had a great evening at La Rambla! The food was amazing and our server was so attentive to our table of six. This is a great place to go with friends as the food is portioned to share. We had a bunch of Tapas and the paella which was amazing! The ambience is lively and fun. We all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Be sure to make a reservation - it is hard to get in. read more

This place was great. Server was super friendly and attentive. I had reservations about what the food would be like since I have traveled to Spain on many occasions. But I was pleasantly surprised. They didn't try serve copy cat versions of something claiming to be authentic Spanish foods. They did things with their own interpretations, but they did it well. The croquetas were super crispy, creamy on the inside and piping hot. I liked the aioli on the plate as well. Patatas bravas were not served traditionally with a red paprika sauce and aioli. It had a fried egg on them (I thought didn't need, but the hubby loved and gobbled up). The potatoes were tossed in smoked paprika (not sauce) but it was surprisingly really good like this. You could taste the smoke in the paprika and it was super complimentary to the dish. The garlic shrimp (which I thought would be like gambas al ajillo) were not served in oil with gobs of garlic. When it came out I was disappointed to see it the way they served it. But boy was I wrong. The shrimp were cooked absolutely perfect and the garlic was just amazing. I have to say, kudos. It was really good. I ended up actually appreciating that it wasn't swimming in olive oil because it meant far less calories, lol. The sangria was good, the basque cheesecake was the only thing that was a bit of a let down. It was way over cooked that it ended up being American cheesecake without crust. And I feel like it had a hint of some spice in it (not quite sure what it was. Maybe cinnamon or allspice or something). It was faint that I couldn't place it, but basque cheesecake should have zero spices in it. Anyway it wasn't bad, but missed the mark for me. Overall we truly enjoyed everything we ordered and really loved this place. We will definitely be back next time we are in town for more tapas and pintxos! read more

Great dinner spot in McMinnville! They were fully booked for tables, but we cozied up to the bar and had a great experience. Bartender was super friendly. Get the Hoochie Mama cocktail if you like a little spice! The paella was very good. Takes 45 minutes, so get that ordered first and then enjoy some tapas. Tortilla Espanola was tasty with a yummy sauce on the side. Save room for some churros for dessert! We left happy and stuffed and had paella leftovers. read more

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This is a nice place! We ordered the paella for two, and it was tasty. Also, the price was reasonable. The atmosphere and location are good. I'll be back! read more

best restaurant in mcminnville, or!! it's been our favorite place for 13 years. delicious varied cuisine, great staff and top-flight service. congrats!! read more

Popped in there impromptu over this past weekend when my husband and I were out doing wine tasting in the valley. We were greeted and seated promptly. The wine list is extensive and plentiful. The service was great. Reliable, friendly and with great recommendations. Everything we had was delightful. -tempura green beans -pork croquettes -lamb skewers -patatas bravas Will definitely return again! read more

Maybe a 4 1/2. A really cool spot with excellent tapas. We sat at the bar, which we prefer, and got excellent service from the server. We tried an assortment and enjoyed all of the offerings. Great vibe and very good food. Anyone visiting the area should put La Rambla on the list. read more

Great food, attentive service - receptive to changes, great drinks. Can be loud especially with large parties. Loved the vibe. Steak great, dates, on point, empanadas strong, pastas braves a must get, kale was different being braised but was good. Overall food 5, service 5, ambiance 4.5 (Flowers at the bar a great add). read more

Some friends and I popped in here one night after a new exhibit debuted at the Air and Space Museum. I'd never been before but my friends could not stop talking about it. We arrived between 7pm and 8pm on a Saturday night, and had reservations that we'd secured a few hours before. We were seated immediately. I have to admit, I wasn't really sure what to expect. I'd glanced through the menu a little bit online while we were in the car just to try to reduce surprises, and my friends warned me that it would likely be on the expensive side, but that it would be worth it. They were right on both counts. We started off with a round of drinks. I had an old fashioned that was devine to sip through most of our meal. I wanted to also try " The Bull" but I'll have to wait for our next visit. The food was unbelievable. We had pork belly that was cut thick like a steak, brussel sprouts with such an incredible sauce, my friends got some kind of seafood thing that I didn't try... but the absolute standout was the steak empanadas! So good, we got a second plate as our "dessert"! The service was overall very quick and attentive, and while the place is rather small/narrow, cleverly placed mirrors make the restaurant feel incredibly open. LIghting is on the dim side to make things feel intimate/cozy. Overall it's an upscale/posh vibe. There's also bar seating available. read more

La Rambla Restaurant & Bar - Steak empanadas (front) and pork belly (back) - Spanish Near Me - McMinnville, Oregon

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Came here for the first time during my birthday weekend this past Saturday because a friend really wanted me to try it. She made a 7:30 pm Saturday reservation and were seated right away in the spot she requested near the entrance overlooking the street. Credit where it's due: the hostess was lovely and welcoming. Unfortunately, that's where the positives ended. Our waiter (the one with the female sounding name) came over almost immediately, brought menus, and asked if we knew what we wanted to drink yet. It felt rushed, so I asked for a sparkling water and said he could check back in a bit for the rest of the order and drinks. And then... nothing. We waited. And waited. And waited. By 8:00 pm, no one had come back to check on us -- no drink order, no acknowledgment. What made it worse was watching the waiter actively take orders from three other nearby tables, some of which we weren't even sure were seated before us. The real kicker came around 8:05 pm, when a table of three women who were seated at least 20 minutes after we were, and after we made very obvious eye contact (the kind you make when you're clearly being ignored), the waiter walked right past us and took their order instead. At that point, we still had: No drinks- but waters No food order taken No check-in since 7:30ish pm On a Saturday night, I understand things get busy -- but completely ignoring a table for 45 minutes, especially one there for a special occasion, is unacceptable. We didn't feel rushed... we felt forgotten. Disappointing experience, and not how you want to start a birthday weekend. My friend tried to tell the hostess as we decided to get up and leave but she was busy - so she told a female bartender. I had tears in my eyes and waited for her outside. read more

Bland Mexican food, server was a bit stand off ish, they were out of sour cream and no hot sauce/salsa.

One of the most amazing and flavorful paellas I've ever had @ La Rambla Restaurant in McMinville! It's about an hour south of Portland and worth the drive! We got the seafood paella and it can be easily shared with 2-4 people. The other tapas we got tasted so authentic too! You have to get the sangria pitcher while you're here also! We sat outside during the summer and it was absolutely perfect. Inside the restaurant looked more traditional. read more

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Probably my best meal visiting Oregon. This place is in downtown McMinnville. It gets busy, so making reservations is a good idea and you can do that online. It feels like a real Spanish restaurant inside. I really like the croquettes and patatas bravas. Salad was good too and had a lot of cheese. My least favorite part was the jamon Serrano. It was very little meat and pricey. The churros dessert is excellent I recommend that. Definitely try this place if you're in town. read more

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Cheap Wild Turkey shots. Great food, big servings, I loved the refried beans and rice.

Highly recommend this place was amazing! We came to celebrate our 13th anniversary. I saw all the reviews and people were not lying this place is 10 stars. The food was delicious. Mya was our waitress and she was very helpful and really nice. The environment was romantic and had a great vibe. I can't wait to go back. read more

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Very disappointing experience. My husband and I went here for my birthday, first when making a reservation they ask if we are celebrating anything special and I indicated birthday, however that was not acknowledged the entire night, so why ask? Our server never touched our table while actively touching the tables around us 3-4 times. We had to track him down for drinks after clearly finishing our first round and placing them at the end of the table, while walking past our table several times and looking at us. Our food took 40ish minutes, it was decent. My husband got the steak and I got flatbread. We asked for our check right away and it took our server 15 minutes to bring my husband's card back .. after walking past our table several times. The overall atmosphere is cool, but the service was overall very disappointing. read more

We had amazing service! Which is not unusual. The fact that the service is always excellent and the food is always amazing makes this restaurant our number one "go to" place to eat for lunch or dinner! My husband and I agree, La Rambla and all the wait staff, and the amazing cooks are the best in our town of McMinnville. Everything on the menu is cooked to perfection. We always are amazed at the great quality and service. We love the all the tapas, especially the lamb nachos with Gorgonzola cheese, and the fresh spinach salad. All the dishes are freshly prepared to each order. You won't be disappointed! We love the hand blown glass fixtures, and beautiful carved wood and mirrored glass bar, all of which adds to the beautiful atmosphere and pleasant ambiance. read more