Did a quick trip to Grants pass just to get out of nor cal for my bday. I usually like a birthday ribeye and The Twisted Cork did not disappoint. I've lived in many major cities and have been cooking for almost 40 years. I didn't arrive with high expectations but the steak was perfect as was our app (The Kahlua Shrimp.) The husband enjoyed his polenta lasagna as well. He's extremely picky so I was surprised to hear it hahaha. The server was super friendly and fun and the chef also checked in on us and was equally as cool. A lot of Yelp reviews seem to just be people with unrealistic expectations so I take it with a grain of salt. I don't typically leave reviews on account of that but I like to give credit where credit is due. I definitely plan to come back next time we are in town! Thanks to everyone for a great 43rd bday!! :) read more

The Twisted Cork - 16oz Ribeye with blue cheese butter and cheesy potato mash/veg. - Wine Bars Near Me - Grants Pass, Oregon

Cute restaurant and wine bar located in downtown Grants Pass. Great atmosphere with amazing service! The star here is the WONDERFUL food! Each dish is carefully crafted, and amazingly prepared! The Twisted Cork is a MUST when in Grants Pass!! read more

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We did a meet up in Grants Pass. Loads of fun. We needed to get some food and stopped at the twisted cork. Very cute inside, It was relaxed it has a bistro feel. Our server was terrific. Very personable and engaging and also give us enough time to visit with each other. The menu is really nice lots of depending on your appetite And of course it goes without saying they have a terrific wine selection. I was very pleased with my food. I had the Cod sandwich with poblano soup. The soup was delicious, the sandwiches very good too. We had a flatbread as an appetizer and everyone seems to really enjoy that. One person at our table wasn't real thrilled with their selection, but they never said anything to the server I looked at the other foods as they were being served, and they all looked really tasty I would come back 4.26 read more

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We had dinner at The Twisted Cork. I always check Yelp before going to a new place to make sure reviews are in line with my likes. The place is in what I think is the downtown area and has a sign outside with a couple small tables & chairs. The only thing I saw I was interested in was the cioppino. I was concerned and asked how strong the fennel was in the fennel tomato broth. The server said not strong so I ordered it. We also got a Caesar salad which was good-though more dressing than I would like. The soup was in a good sized bowl and had a good amount of seafood. The broth, I felt, was so different than the norm that maybe it should be called Tomato Fennel Seafood Stew. I didn't care for the broth but ate some of the seafood. It was not my favorite. Ambiance is nice. Service was good. Just like any restaurant, you may not like everything they do and have to find your fav. It was just not to my taste this time. read more

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Perhaps the best meal I have had in GP in the 6 years I have been here. The ambiance is nice and they have done a lot to change an ordinary commercial space into a comfy dining areas that serves both general and those more romantically inclined. There were five of us and we all ordered different dishes. The brisket crepinette was amazing as was my wife's Chicken Normandy. All in all it was a super experience in a town that has few true options for a foodie. read more

Here I am writing about this place again almost ten years later! The food is still wonderful and the wait staff still very knowledgeable and helpful. Yes, the prices have gone up, but what restaurant hasn't raised their prices. The ambiance is still great for conversation and no, they don't hurry you along. Take your time, eat your fill from the delicious menu and drink the wonder wines they have on hand. They still have it going on! read more

Food is incredible. The ribeye was cooked to perfection! Just wow! And the encrusted halibut- so good! read more

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Had the absolutely best dinner at The Twisted Cork. Service was impeccable and the food was heavenly. Our waitress was all over it. Not one single mistake and everything was exactly as ordered. She even had a great sense of humor and absolutely take their recommendation for dessert of the sticky toffee pudding. We started with 2 orders of crab cakes for 4 people. Each order only comes with 2, size is 2-3 inches in diameter. Could have eaten both by myself. The buerre blanc sauce was mouth watering. Entrees included a chicken and shrimp Alfredo, the scallops and a PERFECTLY cooked rare NY steak with chili butter that you'll want to put on everything. The dinner side portions of house salad and caesar are just the right size to start your night with as well. Very good dressings. We ended the night we the apple pie cheesecake, vanilla bean creme brulee and the sticky toffee pudding. We ate EVERY bite. Go here and support. While yes previous comments are accurate in the age of most patrons, I was very happy here with food and ambiance in my mid 30s. I would recommend this place for all birthdays or anniversaries or special events. read more

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The best entree I had while on a 9 day trip down the Oregon/Northern California coast(s). Macadamia Nut Crusted Halibut was out of this world. Must stop if you are staying near Grants Pass. read more

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This review is long over due! We came to this restaurant while on a road trip through Oregon, and I can say without a doubt this was the place we ate at on the trip! Our friend who is a local brought us and had only great things to say about it, and she was absolutely right! We ordered the crab cakes, poblano soup, burger, and the macadamia crusted fish. (Sorry we were too excited and ate everything without pictures!) Everything was fresh and well seasoned. My fish was cooked to perfection and was in a lovely sauce that I ate as if it was a soup! Non left behind. We also ordered the seasonal dessert which was a peach cheesecake. I was obsessed with it! It was like a peach cobbler pie and a New York cheesecake had a baby! The warm sticky toffee pudding was highly recommend by our friend she said it's the best! So I guess we'll just have to come back to try it! The owner stopped by our table and had a lovely conversation with us. He was extremely kind and charismatic. You can see why he has so many regulars! If you're visiting grants pass I highly recommend stopping by, the staff were extremely friendly, the restaurant was clean and cute, and the food was fresh and delicious. read more

The Twisted Cork - Peach cheesecake - Wine Bars Near Me - Grants Pass, Oregon

We went to lunch after reading all the great reviews. Big mistake!! We ordered a glass of wine (white) it was served very warm. We ordered the crab cakes they were about the size of a 50 cent piece. We had also ordered the soup which was severed the same time as our meal. Now for the food, I had the cod sandwich the fish was so small it was all bun. My husband had the coco von (excuse spelling) it was all broth one small piece of potato two small carrots as for the chicken it was more like a Cornish Game hen the leg and thigh were so small. All of this for an 80 price tag. Our first and last time read more

We were looking forward to a nice dinner out tonight. My wife ordered the beet salad and the soup de jour. She said it was fine. I had the truffle scallop's capellini, the sauce was delicious but unfortunately the scallops were only seared on one side and were on the edge of under (I prefer that to over though) our waitress was great and I felt she was also the manager, the rest of the staff that we observed seemed to have an attitude and didn't really want to be there. The main concern I have is cleanliness. There were lots of fruit flies in the restaurant that is a given tell that there is an issue with something rotting or being very dirty. With some cleaning and some small tweaking this could be an amazing place. If we're back in the area I would poke my head in to see if it's cleaned up and try it again. read more

My new favorite place to eat in Grants Pass... 2024 Update: I'm visiting Grants Pass again, and this is my third day in a row eating here. The dates with bacon and blue cheese, omg! Everything's delicious! read more

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You gotta eat here!!! You will not be disappointed. We had the following : Appetizer - Kahlua with prawns, Blue cheese chips and blue cheese dates Just because - poblano soup Entree - Beet salad and Prawns with linguine Everything was delicious and I mean delicious. BUT.....the absolute best was our server, Heather. She made the entire experience so great. Helped us decide what when we couldn't. We live in Sacramento and are on our way to Washington state. We will definitely come back here and if you live close enough GO HERE! read more

The clams didn't come with bread and the bread that came out when I asked for it was stale and not toasted. Nothing was high end at all. Do not recommend especially for the price. read more

Absolutely wonderful service and nice ambiance. The location is great too, was able to walk over before a show at the rogue theatre. Food was excellent, I'm still thinking about their poblano cheddar soup! Highly recommend, I'll be back! read more

Wow! We just ate here today and we are so thoroughly impressed with the food. The vegetable polenta is amazing!! So tasty and a very good amount of vegetables. My husband's salmon was also delicious and we got 2 Alfredo's to try tonight for dinner. Everything is seasoned so well. I hope we can go again this week while we are on vacation. I'm impressed when a restaurant can make kale delicious! read more

The beet salad was really good. My friend said her Salmon was good but a bit on dry side. The apple cinnamon cheese cake very good. The chardonnay 2023 was good Service was good. read more

Everything about this place is wonderful! The food is really special and the wait staff was warm, knowledgeable and welcoming.

The Twisted Cork used to be my favorite date night place for over 10 years...the last time I visited, they must have run out of salt, the food was completely lacking of all seasoning. It was disappointing to have to eat my scallops bland. Haven't been back since, I would rather pay $35 a plate to have good food elsewhere. No plans to return. read more

Always a great experience and the food is some of the best in this area. Their salmon with beurre blanc is a must!

Consistently good every time I go there. Good service and prices are fair. One of my go to places

I have never been disappointed. Fantastic menu items and staff. My favorite item however is the polenta lasagna.

Great place to stop in for a meal. The staff was just excellent, friendly & outgoing. Kudos to them. Food was delicious & we sat next to the front window which gave us a great view while we ate. read more

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Great food - Top dishes I have tried are the brisket, macadamia crusted halibut, linguine, prawns, and pomegranate beet salad and all are amazing. I never have any leftovers because the food is just that good! Owner has a great palette to think up the flavor profiles of these dishes. I normally sit outside due to having a toddler - she loves the food too! Always great service and the owner is down to earth and clearly takes pride in his restaurant. read more

The food isn't the same since it changed hands. We stopped going. I miss the old crew.

A friend and I were walking around downtown on a Saturday and decided we wanted a few cocktails with lunch. Twisted Cork looked very inviting from the street. We went in, were seated by the window, waters promptly brought out. Our server was super friendly and helpful. Atmosphere was wonderful and relaxing. We had few delicious cocktails, appetizers and finished it off with a dark chocolate cake. Portions of appetizers were a little small for the price, if they were a bit larger I would have given them a 5. I feel they have a really large menu with awesome sounding dishes, we will be back for another fun afternoon for sure. read more

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Great food and cocktails! Everyone enjoyed their meals and drinks. Would stop back again.

1/2! One of our favorite spots in Grants Pass, the Twisted Cork never disappoints. The blue cheese kettle chips are always amazing. This trip I wanted something light and chose the chicken salad. Service was quick, friendly and efficient read more

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My food was so good! I can't wait to come back! Everything was perfect. Even got food to go.

Good downtown location.Good wine section,limited menu, but well priced. Friendly staff and excellent service. read more

The Twisted Cork - Prepared to taste and priced right. Wine is German Reisling. Full favor and crisp for a hot summer evening. - Wine Bars Near Me - Grants Pass, Oregon

Absolutely exquisite food, wine, service, and decor. I would give this lovely restaurant far more than five stars. It's the best burger I've ever tasted in the Rogue Valley and I only got one bite because my girlfriend ordered it, not me. With it she had their amazing potato chips with melted blue cheese on top. OMG. I had the delicious Dungeness crab appetizer with a champagne buerre blanc sauce that was delectable. We both had the red of the day and it was exquisite. All in all, this is a wonderful place to come and eat for a ladies' lunch or for a dinner. We will be back! read more

This is such a lovely little spot. Great for celebrations or a nice meal. The location is perfect and plenty of parking when we went. Plus, shipping downtown. The atmosphere is quaint with twinkle lights and a nice dining area. We had fantastic service. Everyone was lovely. Now, the food!!!! There was not one thing I would change in our food. Everything was done really well and we tried several items from appetizers, soup, salad, and entrees. Oh, and the desserts are amazing. Would highly recommend and looking forward to going back. read more

Our first time eating here and we left very full and satisfied. Service was great and they were very attentive to our needs. I ordered the scallop truffle pasta and added grilled shrimp, but would've been fine without the shrimp overall. I think mine was the tastiest of the 3 dishes ordered, but fiancé had the flat bread and he ate the entire thing! Parents ordered and shared the ribeye, but weren't fond of the brussel sprouts as they were still pretty bitter after being sautéed. Overall, we had leftovers for later and they were just as tasty as when we ate them at the restaurant read more

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Really enjoyed our dinner here... great drinks, unusual but delicious (rich) roasted dates, macadamia halibut with bok choy was perfectly cooked delicious, polenta lasagna was creative and tasty. read more

We came to this restaurant while we stayed in Grants Pass Oregon. It was one of the only sit down restaurants open close to where our hotel was. I looked at their Yelp page ahead of time and thought this looks good. The wait was a little intense!!! We waited 45 minutes and I normally don't care for waiting but mind you we've been driving hours and we're hungry, sweaty do to the heat and fires happening and all we wanted was to enjoy a good meal and not fast food. Nonetheless, we got seated our hostesses was nice as well as our waitress. It was a full house inside and I believe they were short staffed. There was definitely a vibe in the establishment that I must admit I don't think I fit in.... I didn't care much since again I was HANGRY! You can tell since i don't have pictures to post. But anyways I got the steak, the bf got a bigger steak and his sister ordered a burger. The food was good, we did have to wait a bit.... But being the good patient folks that we are we just appreciated the A/C and cold water. I don't think we'd come back if we drove through this small town... but it was a good one time experience. read more

This restaurant and food is amazing! Delicious fantastic amazing seared halibut and fingerling potatoes and asparagus spears. Poblano soup thick and delicious. The sticky toffee pudding cake was absolutely the best dessert we have ever had in our life! The wait staff was great friendly and accommodating. I'm happy they had outdoor seating so we could have our dogs with us on a very hot August evening when it was too hot to leave them in the car or back at our trailer in the RV park. Would most definitely come back if we ever pass through again. Thank you. read more

This was such a lovely restaurant right in downtown. Service was spot-on. The food was delicious and was presented in such an appealing way. The ambiance was upbeat but in a way that was not intrusive. We sat inside but the big windows allowed us to watch the goings-on of out front. Prices were reasonable. Great little place that's always busy. read more

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Lovely setting a wine place if you are into wine. I had hot tea the bacon cheese, stuffed dates, and the linguine Alfredo service was excellent and quick overall great experience! read more

The Twisted Cork - Linguine Alfredo - Wine Bars Near Me - Grants Pass, Oregon

Food was just ok. Service was not that great. Very expensive for what we had. Table was dirty when seated.