Update. My wife and I went there a few weeks back and the service had improved tremendously. The place is still nothing to write home about, but for bar snacks and drinks it gets the job done. read more

This place looks awesome, and its mcmenimins so its nice, however in mcmenimins fashion the service is SUPER SLOW ask anyone who has ever eaten at one. A buddy and I set bets on how long it would take. Official clock says 24 minutes for a beer. I get a big pay out if tater tots comes before a half hour, oops, I lost 33 minutes. WTF! read more

Terrible service but it's made up with a few good pool tables and shuffle board accompanied by lots of "beverages" to give the servers time to process your order. You may even leave tipsy without a chance to eat any of their cuisine. read more

McMenamins on Monroe is one of my favorite places to go for good beer, food and entertainment. They have a great happy hour menu, pool, shuffle board and an opportunity to purchase a beer passport for all McMenamins locations. Beer: The unique seasonal ciders and ales are almost never disappointing if you are into trying new things, or if you would rather indulge in a cocktail, they have house specialty drinks such as a "Hot Apple Pear" (Edgefield Pear Brandy, Tuaca and hot cider) plus your usual go to, like my favorite, Moscow Mule. They also offer "Brewery Flights" which is six 4 oz. samples of their brews on tap for only $8. I tried their seasonal blackberry hard cider. Usually ciders are too sweet for me, so the waiter suggested I try the seasonal cider mixed with half of their Edgefield hard ciders to balance out the flavors. My boyfriend got the "Ruby" and did not like it because it was a lot sweeter than the description expressed. When the waiter came by and asked our opinions about the drinks, she immediately offered him something different. He then ordered a "Hammerhead" and was very satisfied with the smooth slightly bitter choice. Food: The happy hour menu is one of the best ones in town. The prices start at $3.25 for their infamous Cajun tots, up to $7.25 for a larger dish. Happy hour is from 2pm-6pm and again 10pm-close. My boyfriend and I arrived for a late dinner around 8, and to catch the last few innings of the Dodgers game, but didn't stay long enough to enjoy happy hour. As a vegetarian, the menu choices are very important to me. There were a variety of vegetarian options but I went with the "Hammerhead Garden Burger". This came with lettuce, tomato, onion and their secret sauce. I requested the sauce on the side because I was unsure if I would like it, but it turned out to be really good and one of the best garden burgers I've ever had. It was a great substitute for a beef patty and gave me all the satisfaction of a normal burger. My boyfriend got the Ale-Battered Fish & Chips. The fish was served at the perfect temperature and the fries were perfectly crisp. The fish was battered evenly and made it perfectly crispy and paired well with the side of fries. Entertainment: When we arrived, we asked to be seated upstairs somewhere we could see the LA Dodgers game. They sat us in a booth where we could see both the baseball game, and the big screen downstairs which had football playing. Although we were seated in a loud and busy location, downstairs offers much quieter and private dining experience. The atmosphere in the Monroe location is dark and artsy while still maintaining a sports bar feel. Downstairs, they have large televisions with a variety of sports on at all times of the day, and on game day in Corvallis it is a prime location for Beaver fans to drink beer and get rowdy with fellow Beaver believers. Upstairs, they have two pool tables that you can rent pool balls for and play and a shuffle board table. McMenamins also offers a "Passport". This is a booklet that encourages you to visit all of the McMenamins locations as you earn rewards along the way. The passport costs $25 to start, and you can earn up to $500 worth of prizes. These prizes include free tots, growlers, and tickets to a concert or movie at Mcmenamins Edgefield. At the end of our dining experience we received the bill but it did not look accurate. When we questioned the waiter on the total, he quickly took a second look and realized that he had added three extra items onto our tab, making the bill $20 more than it should have been. Without question, he went back and corrected it. One thing that would urge me to give McMenamins less than a five-star review is the service. Although I have never had a bad experience with any of the staff, and they are always extremely kind and great with recommendations, the service is extremely slow. They will seat you fairly quickly but it will take them a while to come back to ask for your drink order and then again for a food order. I would recommend knowing what food you would like before they come to take your drink order if you are trying to make it a quick meal. Also, I would recommend you order a second drink before you are done with your first one if you plan on having seconds. Overall, McMenamins is a great place to go hang out, shoot some pool and watch a Beaver game, as long as you are in no rush. read more

For some reason my husband and I have been here twice... Service was terrible and slow both times. Food was cold and not good. This is the worst McMenamin's I have ever been to. read more

Really really friendly staff. The service may not always be too quick, but they have great happy hour deals that are SO worth the wait :) This is one of my favorite places to hang out in Corvallis because of the fun atmosphere. read more

Amazing food and drinks!!! Cajun tots are to die for. Also the bartenders are super cool! I was just in for a quick bite and so glad I chose this place read more

We love McMenamins and this location is our favorite!! Wonderful food, beer, atmosphere, and service.

Shannon and Kat give some of the best customer service I have ever had at any restaurant. They are friendly and courteous and make you feel like you are a regular even though it's your first time at the joint. The food is okay but I'm coming back for the service. read more

Service is horrible. The restaurant is way understaffed so you should expect a long wait for your microwaved totes and beer as well as to be seated. read more

Awful. I went here for my birthday. Terrible service. Nasty food. Would not recommend to my worst enemy.

As a 5 time passport holder and 4 time cosmic tripster, I have been to every mcmenamins restaurant numerous time and the Corvallis locations are by far the worst. The customer service is horrible. You will wait several minutes to be seated even when there are hardly any people. We waited over 20 minutes each time for 2 appetizers...that's all, just appetizers. Once we made the mistake of sitting upstairs by the pool table and had to go downstairs to get our own water and food. If you have to go to one in Corvallis go to the one on 3rd so you'll get a bit better service. read more

I have been here several times, and I will probably try it again, but only if I am not on a timetable. I love the sink wall and the general surroundings; the McMenamins approach to decor is one I have always liked. The food is fine. The service I have received ranged from barely adequate to horrible. In short, if I return it will be if I want to sit by the big windows on a nice day, admire the sink thing, and eat a burger (once it arrives) with cash in hand so I can throw it on the table without waiting for change. read more

UPDATE (from 10/11/2017 visit): The day of the week and the bartender made a huge difference. Wednesday was much less hectic - it felt like staff weren't as stressed as my Thursday visit (Thursday is "Thirsty Thursday" in most college towns, after all, and I'm sure they get sick of drunk frat guys invading every Thursday). Also, the bartender, Allison, was great. She was friendly, and attentive (without asking me what I needed every few minutes), and I watched her really hustle to make sure all her customers (which includes tables as well, not just the bar) got everything they needed. She provided really great service, FAR better than my last visit (10/5/2017). I added TWO extra stars, because of her. The food is still just basic pub fare. This particular McMenamins location is the definition of "Meh. I've experienced better," especially with regards to service. I stopped by after work last Thursday, and sat at the bar. I typically choose the bar if there are seats open, and it was clearly before the Thursday night rush, as I was one of the only customers on the ground floor. The young woman working the bar was polite enough, but she went off-shift just a few minutes after I arrived. I clearly sat at the wrong corner of the bar as well, because all the off duty servers - and several of the on-duty ones as well - sat and crabbed about their co-workers and customers the entire time I was there. I completely understand that; it's a major part of how you stay sane when you work in the service industry. But it did mean that the new bartender on shift paid me very little attention. I honestly would have preferred poor service to indifferent service. It left me feeling ignored and unhappy. The food, as with every McMenamins was fine/serviceable - nothing to write home about, just basic pub fare. I've had much, much better service at other locations, but I'll likely give this one a second go, as it's so convenient. But I'll choose my seating, and day, more carefully next time. read more

Great service, great vibe - looking to the heavens for another star because 5 just ain't enough! Thanks Tyler!

This is probably one of the worst places I've eaten at. Each time I've come here I've been so disappointed in my food. The taste is is confused and overpowered with multiple favors in most of their food. The lighting is terrible and makes you sleepy. The only positive about this place is its stays open a bit later than other food places around here so its a last resort kind of place. read more

Overpriced drinks, the food is skimpy. They should at least serve the tater tots in a small bowl to make them appear abundant, instead of sparsely spread on a large plate. So disappointing. Also expect your beer to be warmed to room temp before receiving food, it takes forever. They dont care because its a college campus and they make their money anyway. read more

Tonight at about 9:45pm, my two friends and I went to this location to meet two other friends, one of whom was a mother with her two-month old sitting on her lap. When we sat down, our waitress brought us water and said nothing. I mentioned to my friends that Happy Hour started at 10, so maybe she was waiting til then to take our order. 10pm arrives and no sign of our waitress. At 10:20 our waitress arrives and asks if we would like anything to drink. Before we can answer, she says to my friend, "And I'm sorry, but we don't allow minors after 10pm." My friend holding her sleeping two-month old says, "Wait... are you joking right now or are you serious?" The waitress says, "It's Oregon law, I'm sorry. But if you guys would like to stay a bit longer and have some drinks, that's fine." At this point, I can't hold it in. "We've been here for half an hour," I say. The waitress says, "I'm sorry, but I asked when you guys came in if you wanted anything to drink." "Did you," I said. "I'm sorry, I guess I didn't hear that." I genuinely thought I was mistaken. Later I asked my friends to remind me if she had asked us for our order. They said, no she definitely didn't. To be fair, the waitress said, "I'm sorry. I feel bad. How about a free round?" We agreed and she brought us three free pints. This was a very uncomfortable situation, but I have to say, I've enjoyed going to this McMenamins for years. Great atmosphere, the food is decent and while many have complained about the service, this was the first time I've experienced it in a bad way. I have my suspicions that the reputation for bad service can be attributed more to the management than the waiting staff. For such a big space, they seem to be really understaffed. As much as I was frustrated with our waitress, she was the only one I could see in the place, which meant that she was serving tables downstairs as well as on the second floor. If I were her, I would feel overworked and frustrated. And if she did feel that way, I'd say her oversight this evening was forgivable. read more

the decor is great (sink waterfountain on a wall!) and the atmosphere is enjoyable but the service is unimpressive (slow and slow. did i mention slow?) and the food is greasy. of the two locations in town this is definitely inferior. read more

I must have been to this place a MILLION times! Everyone always comes here for birthdays, dates, hang outs, etc. The service is always SOOOOOOO slow!! And they're usually not very friendly. I've had to wait over an hour just to get food before. Ridiculous. One time I came here for a birthday party and when we told the hostess that we had about 10 people in our group they looked at us like we were crazy. How rude. Then, it took about 20 minutes to get a table (they weren't even busy) and the waiters and waitresses kept pawning off our group to one another because they didn't feel like serving 10 people. We heard the whole thing. Please don't waste your time here. read more

Just like every college student, a staple of my week is spending time with friends somewhere that serves alcohol. After a long week of dealing with school, work, and extracurricular activities, all we want to do is go somewhere where we can get a nice drink and eat something that we don't have to make ourselves. If you prefer to go somewhere with deafening music and college students who are three sheets to the wind, McMenamins is definitely not the place for you. But if you're feeling like going somewhere close to campus that has a chill and relaxed atmosphere, I would definitely make time to stop by. Overall, McMenamins is a little pricey- yet I find myself coming back more than I can probably afford. Why you might ask? Two reasons- Cajun tots and the Monkey Punch cocktail. The first time I had Cajun tots was during the summer of 2013. I had had a long day working in the sun, parched from the scorching heat and hungering for something other than espresso. I wanted nothing more than to have a juicy Captain Neon burger (the best burger EVER) from McMenamins. When my coworkers and I arrived and were settled in their welcoming and calm atmosphere, someone had ordered Cajun tots for the table. I was apprehensive- I assumed that anything Cajun would be spicy, and I was not one to handle anything of the sort. My palms and forehead began to sweat as I anticipated the Cajun tots setting my mouth ablaze with its fiery torture. Once they arrived, I took one dipped in ranch and prayed to mother Mary that my taste buds would be saved. I ate the first tot. My world was transformed. Where I had anticipated spice, there was a seasoning so rich and exotic it could only have been sent by the gods themselves. The blend of spices was absolute perfection, coating my mouth with the flavor of what must have been a thousand years in the making. The crunch was just enough- not crispy enough to be a burnt tater tot, not soft enough to be a soggy one. After this first tot, I knew I was hooked. I eagerly looked back at the plate, desperate for more of the delicious tater tots I wished to consume. Expecting to see only a few tots left, I was delighted to see that McMenamins gave us a HUGE plate of tots so we could stuff ourselves to the brim with their glorious Cajun perfection. After spending all my money on Cajun tots for the next several months, I thought I would get sick of them. I have yet to be sick of the blissful witchcraft that I order literally every single time I go there. If you are looking for a double fix of Cajun tots, make sure to order them with your burger too. Even though they charge you a dollar more, every dollar is worth the magnificence that is Cajun tots. I thought there was no way I could increase my love of McMenamins after I discovered their tots. I was proven wrong. After I turned 21, I was determined to try a neato mixed drink they had on their menu. While everything looked good, the Monkey Punch caught my eye. At that point I had a few drinks, and ended up ordering a "drunky monkey" (thank God the staff was nice and knew I meant the Monkey Punch). The Monkey Punch was the perfect blend of lemon juice, orange juice, pomegranate liquer, and Monkey Puzzle whiskey. Although I'm typically not much of a whiskey girl, the "drunky monkey" was so smooth and fresh that I almost chugged my drink. Although it was more on the expensive side (around $10), it was more than worth it. They also offer an assortment of excellent micro brews if mixed drinks aren't your thing. I would recommend trying the beer sampler (they give you a mix of dark and light beers as well as a seasonal one). They also make a smashing long island if you're in the mood to get a little tipsy. Thank you McMenamins for continuing to provide excellent service, world renown Cajun tots, and the best drunky monkey I've ever had in my life! read more