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.

Attention Yelp Eliters: The food at Twisted Cork is very bland, not worth the stop. Better to settle for In N Out instead. Service at this establishment is surprisingly top notch and staff is super friendly and attentive. Ambiance is nice and classy, what you would expect at a wine bar. The dishes were very disappointing. Most had ample portions and were plated beautifully but, not seasoned at all! I wanted to love the food but after one bland dish after another, I kindly notified the server and nothing was done to ensure the next dish had at least salt! We ordered the pablano soup, blue cheese chips, Kaluha shrimp, ceaser salad, and rib eye with fingerling potatoes, and peppercorn sauce. The blue cheese chips were underwhelming and plain, visibly cheap potato chips you could make at home. The soup my husband ordered had decent, noncomplex flavor (for those who like cheesy, chile pepper flavor). The shrimp app was actually delicious. Caesar salad had zero flavor, tasted like a plate of lettuce even though there was plenty of dressing, croutons (store bought not home made) and cheap Parmesan instead of freshly shaved parm. Ribeye dish looked beautiful but, again, steak, potatoes, and peppercorn sauce ALL lacked seasoning, ZERO salt, and very bland. Steak and sides were cooked to perfection and salad looked great but, everything was super bland. I could not eat it. My husband was starving and ate some with added table salt we requested. Most patrons coming in seemed to be senior citizens and the local that recommended this spot was a senior herself. I am guessing this is a beloved restaurant only for that demographic. Glad the server knocked the salad off our tab but wished the manager stopped by to chat with us. read more

The food, service and the ambience were all delightful. I had not been in Grants Pass for many years and I was very surprised to find such an upscale and cool restaurant. They had quite a large menu, especially in salad selections. Our service was amazingly great and I definitely would go back. I had a chicken Caesar and a soup of the day. Both were very, very good. read more

Decided to stop here on our way home from CA to WA as we were sick of fast food - and it was such a great choice! I ordered the steak with the chili butter and my husband got the cork burger - both of which were incredible. I also tried their sorbet spritzer which was so fun. Only bummer is they don't really have much vegan friendly options - but that's totally fine! Star meal was hands down the toffee pudding cake! You must order it! read more

Always have the best-tasting food!!! Highly recommend taking your girl out to this place. You will not regret it.‍ I haven't found a favorite dish yet, only because ALL of them are so delicious, and hard to choose a favorite! read more

Very disappointed. The food was subpar. Ordered stake med rare, got very rare. Ordered lobster mac n cheese, but no lobster. Looking for any sign of lobster, I found one shrimp tail. This is supposed to be a fine gourmet restaurant, but the food was not up to fine dining standards. We were seated at a small table against a made-up wall that was not as wide as the table. Both sides of the wall were paths that people traveled to enter or leave the dining area. We had people bumping into our chairs and servers knocking our coats and hats onto the floor throughout the meal. The wine was not presented and poured properly for a fine restaurant. No table cloths, just eating off bare Formica tables. More like a cafeteria table than a fine dining set up. VERY DISAPOINTING Valentine's Day date with my husband. read more

Food was good , relaxing atmosphere. Enjoyed my time there with friends and family. I would will be going back.. oh the drinks are great

Good food good service. I wouldn't say it's great. I would just say it's good. But I would eat there again.

We went tonight about 450 pm. Not to many people in there. ( it filled up 515). Anyway we had the most scrumptious crab cakes ( and we order them almost every place we go if they have them on the menu). The alcohol was really good, I don't like " weird named " beer especially but this beer was awesome!! My main entree was a fish that I had never had before with really, really delicious whipped mashed potatoes. The service was awesome!! Everyone working there were so friendly. And the food took like no time at all. The bathroom was very clean. We will be back. read more

Such a great restaurant food was delicious and the cocktails were even better. A nice romantic Valentine's Day this year can't wait to go back wonderful staff. read more

This restaurant is a bit odd. Food is usually good but not always cocktails wine served limited outdoor seating in the middle of sidewalk foot traffic. Slow slow slow service and not very interactive. read more

Everything about our meal was excellent. Starting with the two soups: the roasted mushroom & potato soup had savory mushroom flavor that balanced nicely with the potato; while the poblano soup with chicken had sufficient cheese to tame the heat, but not so much to hide the pepper flavors. Chef's note; we really appreciate hot food served hot, something too many restaurants fail at, but The Twisted Cork delivered our soups, as well as our appetizers and entrees, piping hot, straight from the kitchen. That's often the fault of the expediter and/or the wait staff, not the kitchen, but on this very busy evening, the staff was on fire with the timing. Amanda, our wait / bar person, was attentive, very pleasant, and thoroughly entertaining. Our dinners were: cioppino, with generous portions of scallops, shrimp, clams, mussels, and cod, in a fennel- and roasted-seashell flavored tomato broth with grilled baguette slices; and the perfectly sautéed scallops with angel hair pasta tossed with spinach. Both entrees were top-notch, and we traded them back and forth trying to determine which one was better - a tie was called, and with it, not enough room left for dessert. All-in-all, a most memorable dinner, our delayed Valentines Day splurge. While we haven't tried them all, The Twisted Cork is among the top four restaurants we've dined at, from Ashland to Jacksonville to Grants Pass in the year we've been in the area. We will be back. read more

Very cute and friendly restaurant with good food. Our server was thoughtful and kind, she gave us a time estimate on how long it would take to make each dish. This restaurant shows that they care about the customers experience by focusing on smaller details such as serving beer in frosted cold glasses and sparking juice in a wine glass, which elevated our experience. All the plates were yummy and filling. The creamy alfredo from here was one of the best I've had, very flavorful and tasty. So glad we stopped by here during our road trip! read more

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Went here on a double date. Drinks are good and they have a ton of wine choices. Dessert here is amazing. Don't leave without trying something on their dessert menu. Had a variety of things and everything was really good. This is a nice place for a date night or to celebrate something. read more

They have a nice menu with some great specials. Honestly, we always order salads here but I'm sure everything else is really good based on how great it smells. We have tried the blue cheese chips (sooo good if you like blue cheese) and my husband tried the fish but I can't remember which one, just that it was good. The prices are fair and the quality is great. We have a favorite server here so if you get her, you're sure to be well taken care of! read more

Excellent food and great service! Love their scallops and their wine selections. My favorite restaurant in Grants Pass.

Great service here, even though they appear to be short staffed. Great place for wine, food and ambiance. The poblano soup is amazing! The chicken salad sandwich is delicious and super popular item. Usually sell out before dinner. Flatbreads are good and the chorizo stuffed mushrooms as well. Inside is usually loud and I like seating outside. read more

Food was excellent! I had a Caesar salad and my husband had the cauliflower soup and half chicken salad sandwich. Wine was ok. I had a red flight and only likes one. They dont have their own wine but that was ok. Service was impeccable. I will go back for sure. Clean and friendly! read more

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

I found my meal to be simply horrible. The service was okay, not super but okay. I paid good of money to not eat bad food. You may feel different, but I can't recommend The Twisted Cork. read more

Kahlua prawns... DAMN good, for sure! I wish I lived a bit closer to Grants Pass so I could make this a regular place. Given that it was my first trip in, it really says a lot to get MY 5 Star on 1st time. But I'm confident it's well earned and deserved. The owner, Beth, is a sweetheart and just an all around great person who's easy to talk to and obviously enjoys giving an awesome experience to each and every one of her customers. She knows great food AND great customer service and gives it all up in an awesome environment (adults only, a wine bar and all). I'm a big fan of spending my scratch at locally owned gigs. The grants pass scene is definitely worth the short drive from Medford and the Twisted Cork is Must if youve never been. I saw tons of plates that I'll be trying in the future... cuz I Will be back! read more

The Twisted Cork - Kahlua Prawns oh my gawrd!!!! - Wine Bars Near Me - Grants Pass, Oregon

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Delicious food: I had the vegetable soup with roasted cauliflower. Delicious! Then we split the pasta with vegetables and cream sauce. It was plenty and I felt quite satiated. Very good service and parking right up front. There was no need for reservations. read more

Ate dinner with friends last Saturday night. Food was amazing as usual! I had the scallops, loved every bite ! Hubby got a pasta dish he loved and our friends both got the halibut. We were a bit worried because it changed hands recently But no worries here!! Service was impeccable ! read more

We tried this restaurant based on the Yelp rating and everything that was said was true. We ate the Cork BurgerGrilled Chicken Soup-and Artisan flatbread. A super little place with great atmosphere and a diverse flexible menu. Waiter was knowledgeable about both wine and food. Tasty and healthy vegan options available. I would eat there again. read more

Wow what a wonderful spot for lunch or dinner. The menu boasts excellent choices along with an awesome selection of wine. The service was friendly and attentive. This is a must for dining here in Grants Pass. Oh did I mention the large portions ? Well bring an appetite ! I had the penne pasta with andouille sausage. What a fantastic dish. Paired with a blend red wine. Outstanding ! read more

Absolutely love the blue cheese dates! The service was great and my waitress was kind! It can be busy in there but once your seated all you can focus on is your food! read more

We have been to the Twisted Cork a few times over the years, but we've been here twice in the past week. First of all the service by the entire staff is amazing. I don't think I've ever seen a group of people work so cohesively together, they all help each other out. Tonight we were served primarily by Jovi, who made my wife one of the best cosmos she has ever had. Again the service by Jovi, Lisa and Joy was incredible. The food, from the chips with blue cheese appetizer, the poblano soup, stuffed chicken breast and the Alfredo linguine was all perfect. This place does it right! This wasn't a fluke either, the food was exceptional tonight as well as last week. The wine selections are wonderful, the handmade cocktails are exceptional as well! We will be back before we leave Grants Pass. Thanks again ladies for another wonderful experience! read more

Super service, great atmosphere and very well prepared and presented delicious food! Will frequent this establishment many times in the future! We had the blue cheese kettle chips for an appetizer and the Stuffed Chicken and Seafood Cioppino for dinner. Both were very good. read more

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The food was just okay; the macadamia crusted Mahi crust tasted stale. I have eaten there before and it was terrific. Yesterday the service was slow and the staff were not caring. Looked annoyed when I asked for more water. The waiter was nice but it took at least a half an hour to get a glass of wine. Overall it was not a pleasant experience. Not sure we'll return. read more

Service and atmosphere were good. Food, frankly, is on the bland side. The shrimp appetizer was tasty. We had the pork loin special for an entree and it was ho-hum, as was the pumpkin spice cheesecake. read more

Cute little place, food was good! We had the butternut squash soup and macadamia crusted salmon and a cork burger with blue cheese chips. Service was good. read more

This little Jewel is the real deal! The appetizers are fantastic. The choices on the menus are outstanding. The specials of day to day are outstanding as well. Add several delicious salads and always the house soup and the special soup of the day. Next if you need more are the desserts, heaven on a plate. A lovely selection of wines and beer. This is a great place for date night for all ages. The perfect place for out of town guests. You won't be sorry. read more

Well what can I say as Tim who was our wait staff was amazing and the apps and the scallops were dedicant as the angle hair pasta - truffle spinach sauce was to die for... Their appitizers were tasty - get their crab cakes. Enjoy Bon appetit Ronn just ronn The hole in the wall food guy. read more

Really good! My wife and I agreed that the cioppino was the best we've ever witnessed, both visually and flavor-wise (is that a word?). They really came through for us on a 109 degree day and set us up with our dogs. Not many dog friendly places unfortunately, so sometimes you have to settle but this was definitely not settling. All the food and all the drinks were on point and felt like dining in a much larger city with far more dining options! read more

This was a big surprise. Did not expect such high end service in a location I would expect to be a dive spot. Food was equally high end. Loved everything we ordered. We're in town for jet boats. This will be our go to place when we come again. The warm carmel cake was unforgettable read more

Service was really great and so was the food. We loved going to the wine rack to pick our bottle.

The Twisted Cork is our favorite restaurant in Grants Pass hands down. Always delicious food, fresh ingredients & well prepared. Husband had the Macadamia Crusted Halibut & I had their Blue Cheese Crumbled Rib Eye Steak with Garlic mashed potatoes & fresh vegetables. It was our Anniversary so of course we ordered Chocolate Zinfandel Cake w/Blackberry sauce...OMG sooooo delicious! Jovenique was our server & what a delight she was - exceptional service ! If you haven't taken the time to try this restaurant-your missing out on a hidden jewel. Thank you for a wonderful experience! read more

This place is everything we hope for in a restaurant, everything was excellent! The staff were nice and knowledgeable, and even seemed like they wanted to be there! The Baked Bree was very tasty. We appreciated the lovely local wines. The roasted Poblano soup was completely excellent! Creamy alfredo linguini is everything I hope for in a pasta dish, and the veggie lasagna was one of the best I've ever had. The Creme Brule was lovely. read more

please eat here. it is delicious and the service is awesome. we ordered: rib eye with chili butter, garlic mashed potatoes clams with linguini fettuccini alfredo with chicken and shrimp toffee dessert everything was perfect! all the dishes came out piping hot. absolutely delicious!! read more

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What a great place for lunch. It is a nice bistro type restaurant that relies on fresh and local ingredients. For an appetizer, I ordered the blue cheese stuffed dates with bacon. What an intense and flavorful dish. The sweetness of the dates and the intensity of the blue cheese go well together. I then ordered the roasted poblano and chicken soup. It was amazing and creamy with big chunks of chicken. For dessert, I ordered the sticky toffee cake which came out hot covered in a toffee sauce which was great. This is a really awesome place in Grants Pass. read more

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