I have passed by John Barlycorn's earlier this year and was instantly taken with the quirky and…read morehistoric building I passed run by McMenamins. It was a few months later when I managed an actual visit here and it wasnin the full heated bliss of summer. I enjoyed the atmosphere in here very much! The fried chicken salad was very tasty and just what I wanted for a lighter kind of meal. I also got a very fine mocktail from their list as well. Service was just a little bit slower than a typical McMenamins experience but not too bad. It was a good, solid experience and I got a stamp for my McMenamins passport! I have two passports for myself and so I will be paying another visit for sure for a meal, a drink and another stamp!

My brother-in-law broke his tooth on burnt french fries. When we told the server, she took the…read morefries off the bill. Keep up the good work, McMenamins.

Made a trip to Hillsboro with a couple pals for a day of fun that was capped off with a dinner at…read morethe Cornelius Pass location. One of my friends is an avid McMenamin's follower, finishing stamp books and visiting every one. Thankfully he was with us, because I had no clue from the parking lot where exactly we were supposed to go. There are paved paths into the trees, but no real indication of where the restaurant is supposed to be vs. the various other things (like outdoor event seating, the area for weddings, etc.) they have there. He led us to the sitdown restaurant. The restaurant was not supremely busy - at least on the inside. I believe a lot of people were outside because it was a nice day. My buddy got a beer and a shot and we ordered our food. I went with the BBQ Brisket Sandwich. Normally, I get a burger or sliders, but it was on the seasonal menu and sounded good. I got it with a side of cajun tots. Then we waited. And waited. And waited some more. It took over an hour before we got our food. To be fair, an older couple that was seated outside right before we were seated inside got their food and about 7-8 minutes later we got ours, so they were making and delivering the food in the correct order. The large table next to our booth had 9 people and they got their appetizers early and then got the rest of their food after we did (they ordered after us, too). I will say the food was very good. I've read some reviews about the lack of meat on the BBQ Brisket sandwich - which is a whopping $25 -- but mine had enough. It does come on a large piece of sandwich, so the bread will fill you up. I couldn't eat everything and left a handful of tots on the plate, so I'm not complaining. From what I heard, the burger one of my friends got was very good and the beer and shot was tasty (aged whisky, I believe he said). Overall, it is a beautiful place. Fortunately for me, I had an experienced guide, otherwise I would have been lost upon getting out of my car. Lots of side areas for smoking cigars or tequila bars and I wouldn't have known where I needed to go to eat. The food was very good, but it took FOREVER. The waiter we had was excellent as well - he checked on us a few times and he recognized the food was taking a long time, but there's nothing he can do about that. The food came out around the order it appears they were placed, which is as fair as you can get. I would definitely come back now that I know where I'm going. I don't make it a point to visit McMenamin's locations like he does, but this is a nice location, the staff is great, the food is very good, and if you like other McMenamin's locations, I bet you will like this one as well.

Confusing signage had us wandering the lush grounds trying to find the roadhouse, when the…read morerestaurant doesn't actually show that name on the signs. We were meeting a local friend, and found the parking lot and signage for the event venue out front to be confusing. Maps said we needed to walk half a mile around the property. So not a great start. We took a picnic table outside, since it wasn't yet 90 degrees that day. The patio is lovely, except for the bird and tree droppings all over the picnic tables. We tidied up and then ordered a round of drinks. I couldn't resist the blackberry cider, and husband had a dark beer while friend ordered diet coke. All good. She had a French dip sandwich which I didn't photograph, husband had a burger and tots, and I ordered a Cobb salad no bacon. The salad had a good portion of grilled chicken and hard boiled egg, with crumbles of blue cheese. I got ranch dressing which was homemade and fresh and let them toss it in the salad. It was a fine salad but not special. Same with the burger, it was ordinary but fine, although the seasoning on the tater tots was a nice surprise. What shocks me is how popular this chain of restaurants is, yet their prices are very high even for the area. Our friendly server came around pretty often even though we were the only ones in that section of the patio. We didn't order a second round, didn't need boxes and eventually she brought the payment kiosk to our table and closed the tab. I guess if we were looking for an event venue, this might be a great place. But given that the menu is the same at every McMenamins, I don't see a reason to check out any of the other locations. I love that they restore historical places and contribute to the local economy, but gastropubs with big prices are not really my jam.

The food was delicious. Sandwich size was a little small, but the flavor was excellent…read more We had the Rueben and French Connection. Both were very good. The pastrami was great! We also tried the pretzel sticks. They were very delicious as well. Had a beer and it was very good. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Atmosphere was very casual. Felt no rush to eat and run. We hit at an odd hour, between major meal times, so there was plenty of seating and clearly people just enjoying being there. If in the area again, will definitely recommend stopping in to try other sandwiches.

Beers on tap. check Basic pub food. Check…read moreBoard games. Check Roll up garage doors. Check-mate. this was designed very well! how cool to have the doors open and enjoying the outside tables. This is in a vintage downtown area, that feels like mayberry. The bill selections are great, you will find something to call your new favorite here. the food is so-so- not bad, not great. but serviceable. Its a great place to meet friends and share stories over beer in a great setting.

Joined some friends for Tuesday night bingo and the place was hopping! The energy was great and the…read morecrowd had such friendly, fun vibes. We ordered some classic bar fare for dinner and everything was solid -- plus they offer a ton of sauce options, which kept things interesting. We had a bit of trouble tracking down silverware and napkins at first, but eventually got sorted out. Soda comes with refills, which I appreciated as the designated driver, and my companions were very happy with the beer and cider selections. All in all, a really fun night. I'll definitely be back.

Three Mugs has officially expanded from their Hillsboro spot into Beaverton, and it's such a…read morefantastic addition to the area--just a quick 4-5 miles from the original location but with a noticeably better layout and more room to relax. We stopped by on a free bingo night and had an absolute blast. The service was great, the staff was genuinely friendly, and the whole place had an easygoing, welcoming vibe. Their beer lineup is solid with plenty of Three Mugs brews, and they also offer kombucha, cider, and at least one wine option, so there's something for everyone. The food menu is classic bar fare--sandwiches, burgers, and other comfort bites--but everything we tried was delicious. There's plenty of seating, tons of parking, and since it's in a strip mall, there are other shops nearby as well. I especially love that they showcase local artists' work throughout the space, and the outdoor seating area is perfect on warm, sunny days. Three Mugs has long been my go-to brewery after work, and this Beaverton expansion is a welcome upgrade. With more space, a relaxed atmosphere, TVs for catching a game, and fun events like trivia, it's quickly becoming a new favorite. Whether you want to grab a table or sit right up at the bar, it's an all-around great place to hang out. Cheers to the new location!

Decided to check out backwoods brewing company Hillsboro downtown. Very nice location, fun place,…read moregood service. We ordered a burger, a sandwich, and a Reuben. All were very good to excellent. Our server was terrific. Answered all of our questions, took our order quickly, and delivered our food in a timely manner. Also refilled our drinks and did it all with a smile! I would happily return to backwoods brewing in Hillsboro.

Sadly they have gone a little down hill... tiny burgers and the meat is smaller than the burger…read more It's a meatball Ugh Sucks cause we really loved them. For the price not worth it. Charge you for everything extra now. Ranch . Cajun fries.

Golden Valley Brewery has been a bit lower on the priority list as far as it goes for breweries to…read moretry in the Portland metro area. Part of it is Steve and I hardly ever go to Beaverton and we were a little bit concerned with the Yelp score average. But we decided to give it a try a little while back as it was it's time and we want to check out and be as completeist as possible with breweries in this area. The beer that Steve and I had was the Muddy Valley Oatmeal Stout. Now, I also tried their beer a lighter beer type at their McMinnville location and it was just okay... but this Oatmeal Stout I liked quite a bit more. So I suggest focusing in their dark beers. The flavor highlights in this beer are sweetness and Oatmeal. It is also smooth and creamy in body. For a Stout it isn't a very heavy beer and is on the light bodied side which sometimes you come across a Stout that is like that but it isn't something I'd call commonplace.

Went for dinner on a Friday evening. Had no issue getting a seat and was treated super well despite…read morebeing a solo diner. I had an order of their pickled vegetables and their rib eye. The rib eye was cooked perfectly and the mashed potatoes were wonderful. The mustard greens weren't my favorite but that's personal preference. The cherry on top was their special: a lemon blueberry skillet cookie with ice cream. I could have eaten 100 of them. A delightful evening and I wish I remembered my servers name because they were fantastic too!

From the moment I called to place my to-go order to the quick and peaceful pickup experience,…read moreeverything was fantastic. This was my first time trying Cornerstone, and let me tell you, it did not disappoint! I ordered the Lumberjack Burger with a side of fries, while my partner got the A-Rok Burger with a side of tater tots. The second they handed me the bag, it smelled absolutely incredible. We couldn't wait to dig in. The fries and tater tots were immaculate, perfectly crispy, well-seasoned, and full of flavor. As for the burgers... oh my goodness. They were juicy with the perfect amount of grease, had an amazing char-grilled flavor, and were topped with fresh lettuce and tomato that tied everything together perfectly. This is definitely going to be one of my go-to spots whenever I'm craving a really good burger. For around $40 for two meals, I honestly can't complain. Great service, great food, and an all-around wonderful first experience. I can't wait to come back!

Small pub and grill across from the Pacific University Campus with excellent menu, food and…read moreservice!! Their Rueben on marbled rye is scrumptious!!

My 8 year old son wanted me to leave this review…read more The grilled cheese was amazing. The cheese pull was amazing. It was really stretchable and flexible. I give it 5 stars. I think it's better than the one I eat at Sonic.

Nothing fancy, just an old time type comfy spot. Fun finding these family run businesses compared…read moreto the typical Elmer's type places. I judge a breakfast place by their hashbrowns and this place made them perfectly golden, crisp and buttery. They have video poker and a pretty decent priced breakfast compared to other spots. I got the chicken fried steak and a bloody mary and both were great.