I saw a post on our town's community page from the restaurant asking for patron's to come in and…read moreenjoy their food and that they'd recently only had 2 customers come in. With 4.6 stars/reviews, we were excited to try it out and support a local businesses, so we gathered up our family and headed there for dinner. There were 6 in our party (3 adults, 3 kids). Unfortunately, our experience was one for the books, and not in a good way. Let's get straight to it. SERVICE: Both the person who answered the phone and the person who greeted us when we walked in were very friendly and welcoming. Unfortunately, they told us that it was their last day and that they were moving to Portland, so she was training a new person. The new person who took our order didn't know much about the menu items, but since we knew that she was in training, we asked for help and she got someone who could answer our questions about gluten free options and pasta sauce options. We waited a a good 15 minutes or so for ginger ale and 2 cokes. We waited easily over 50 minutes for our food. MENU: The menu is very limited, meaning there are not many options to choose from. They didn't have any juice or any "kids menu" items to choose from. Limited appetizers. FOOD: Probably the worst food I've ever had at a sit down restaurant in Monmouth/Independence. We ordered few things to eat family style since it was our first time and we wanted to try a few items. Every pasta dish was undercooked and flavorless. Every single thing we ordered tasted either old, microwaved or way too salty. Nothing looked or tasted fresh BESIDES the salad, which took longer to get than the actual food. I only gave one star for the nice person who greeted us and kept checking on us throughout the long wait. Otherwise, I'd give zero stars. It was a hefty price to pay for really BAD food. It was so bad that we went to get something else for dinner after we left there. I'm not sure if we went on an off day, or if we ordered some items that aren't usually made, but I was surprised by the quality of food, especially with such good ratings. Will not be returning.

Our first night in Monmouth and we were starving as it was almost 8 pm by the time we were ready…read morefor dinner, fortunately we found a great spot to dine at Hazel's on Main. We walked in, there were only two other parties dining there on a Wednesday evening, our party of five were seated right away and provided with water and menus. On this evening the menu was slanted towards Louisiana cuisine and we took advantage as we rarely have the opportunity to enjoy cajun cuisine. The Great: Lots of great local brews and wines. My wife enjoyed a wine flight all featuring wines made in the area. I enjoyed a couple local brews that were excellent. I ordered the Jambalaya while the wife went with a Charcuterie Plate, both dishes were solid. Finished off dinner with an order of beignets for a sweet ending. The Good: Service was solid, food did take a while as they only had one person in the kitchen preparing the food. We took the opportunity to relax after a long day of travel and enjoy our libations. The Okay: Some of the items featured on the online menu was not available but our little group all found suitable menu replacements with no complaints. Overall: Great spot, fun decor, nice staff, and convenient location to our AirBnb made this a great first night in town!

This was just a quick stop where we got appetizers and drinks. But I was super impressed and happy…read morewith the service, food, and drinks. Their lemon drop is made with fresh lemon and was the tits! Their spinach and artichoke dip was bomb.com. Go!!!!

Have been in Lincoln City twice in last month. Wanted to go try this wine, as reviews were pretty…read moredecent. BOTH TIMES, website says they were open, BOTH TIMES they were closed. If you can't keep your website up to date with your hours and open/closed dates, then you must not care about your business or your customers. Needless to say, we will not be back.

Stopped here as we were walking along Depoe Bay after the cool factor of seeing a wine tasting room…read morecaught our eyes. Joey was quite accommodating to us and we have a fun time conversing about his wine selections, and his opening of this great location. I'm into jammy zins and his Merlot selection was off the hook! What we liked about Joey was his approach to picking fine wines, and his space setup was really nice inside (cool bar as well as tables!). We'll definitely be back!

We were trying to kill some time before our dinner reservation. We weren't given much information…read moreon "what to do" in Albany, except the park, but hey, in addition the park, there is a carousel museum and some antique stores, and then this lovely wine shop. Good value and pleasant service. I found some international wines as well as local oregon wines to try. I ended up buying a wine from Israel. I'd definitely recommed this as a place to stop when in Albany.

Great selection of nice wines with very competitive prices. My wife and I love going there for a…read moredate night for a nice bottle of wine and one of their great pizzas

We were happy we choose this place to have a light evening meal and a cocktail. Their menu looks…read moreinteresting but we were not very hungry so we opted for the mushroom skewer (2 skewers, each about 5 mushrooms) which had a nice texture but not really much flavor. But the beet salad with ricotta and quinoa was delicious and well presented. We also shared the meat/cheese platter (3 choices for $18): mole salami was really good, Myril lavender goat cheese was excellent and my favorite because of the forward but still subtle lavender flavor, with honey drizzle. And the finocchiona which was tasty because of the fennel flavoring. It was presented with cranberry compote (blah) and a sherry spicy mustard (super yum). And some crostini and crackers. I personally would serve more crackers/crostini with it, we ran out quickly. I had the cocktail Lady on the Flamingo (Jameson, amaretto, orange bitter and ?) and my mother had the Classy Rita. We both really liked the flavors of our cocktail! The restaurant was not busy on a Weekday night. Service was impeccable. And plenty of parking. Cute views to the harbor, but unfortunately it was pretty foggy so we did not see the bridge or very far across the water. Overall, a solid choice when in Newport. Portions are on the lighter side when doing the shared tapas, can't comment on the bigger menu options.

I have withheld a review after several visits to Myril. The view and ambiance are stellar…read moreunfortunately three out of the last four visits have resulted in me sending my food back. My friends and I have been several times for Wednesday burger night with very disappointing results. I have asked for my burger medium rare and each time it came out beyond well done and so over salted it was impossible to eat. I promise you I am not "that" customer who is difficult, it truly was awful. The staff were kind although a bit dismissive of my concerns. I'll take a Mad Dog burger every time

Rainy Day, Great Bar Seat, and One Memorable Meal…read more It was a cold, rainy Oregon afternoon when I stumbled into Castor, and I'm glad I did. There happened to be one open seat at the bar, which is my favorite place to dine when traveling. Sitting at the bar lets you talk story with the bartender, learn the menu, and watch the cocktails come together. If you're eating alone, I highly recommend grabbing a seat here. The bartender was friendly, easy to talk with, and clearly knew both the menu and the craft behind the bar. One thing that stood out right away was their use of fresh local ingredients, which really shows up in the flavor of the dishes and drinks. I started with the Golden Manhattan, made with a pecan-infused bourbon that was fantastic. It had a rich, slightly nutty flavor with warm vanilla notes and just the right touch of sweetness. Smooth, balanced, and a great way to kick off the meal. Alongside that I ordered the chorizo clam chowder, which brought a creamy base with just the right amount of spice from the chorizo. Comfort food with a little personality. For dinner I switched gears and ordered the Creole Sour. This one really stood out. Bright citrus up front, a smooth bourbon backbone, and a subtle spice note that tied perfectly into the Creole theme. It had that classic sour balance, tart, slightly sweet, and refreshing without overpowering the drink. Dinner was the gumbo with hot bread and butter, and it delivered. Deep flavor, a nice slow warmth from the spice, and hearty enough to make the rainy Oregon weather feel like part of the experience. To finish things off I kept it simple with a neat pour of Ben Holladay, which made for the perfect nightcap. The staff were welcoming and relaxed, which made the whole experience feel easy and comfortable. This is the kind of place that works whether you're dining solo, meeting friends, out with someone special, or grabbing dinner with a group. The price point landed right where it should be for the quality of food, cocktails, and service. If you're in Corvallis and can grab a seat at the bar at Castor, take it. Order a cocktail, settle in, and enjoy the ride. It turned a rainy afternoon into one heck of a meal.

Wonderful, incredible service. Our waitress was super awesome, we brought a bottle of wine and she…read moreoffered to decanter it for us. I got the filet (5 oz) and it came with super yummy mashed potatoes and asparagus, perfect portion for a small 22 year old. The restaurant itself was quiet enough so u could easily hear people across the table from you and it is super pretty inside, very nice ambiance.

We had a wonderful tour and tasting. The property is beautiful with sweeping views of the valley…read moreand beyond. We enjoyed one of the flatbread pizzas and it was really good. Our service was a+. Our host Natalie was great. Full of really good information and open to any questions we had. She helped us select some great wines to take home. She is an all around lovely person. Thanks!

Great place, had a tour and tasting with Bradley, it was fantastic…read more His knowledge of the every process was impressive. The only thing that would've made it better was some googly eyes on the concrete cask! Or maybe paint it as the Time Machine from the fly.

What a find! We were looking for a dog friendly place to eat after we had been wine tasting in the…read morearea. Yelp led us here and it did not dissapoint. The staff were so welcoming and hospitible and went out of their way to make our dog feel welcome and comfortable. The food was fantastic. And the beer and wine menu was amazing. Plus, it did not break the bank. Best burger I've had in a long time. We will be back for sure.

I was fortunate enough to be shown the West Valley Taphouse on Friday evening. The staff were all…read moreamazing. Denise and Mary were very attentive to all our needs and have wonderful personalities. Especially Denise what an amazing person. Thank you!! The burgers were delicious as were the beer battered fries and the coleslaw is to die for. The home made fry sauce was just as wonderful as the other food. I will be trying the ribs next time I am there. The wide variety of beers and ciders were so extensive everyone will be able to find something they will enjoy. Thank you to all the staff at the West Valley Taphouse. I look forward to seeing you and all your other wonderful patrons very soon. Eric

I appreciate Twist hours in advance of Christmas. All stocked now in bubbly and my favorite Shy…read moreChenin. Sean and Chenin are always nice to visit with and I love supporting this small business with deep roots in the wine and beer business. Merry Christmas!

Cute little spot on the coast and great owners. They were kind and passionate about their wines…read more Great beer selection too!

Friendly service from the bar staff and both food trucks have great customer service too…read more Nice warm spot out of the weather to enjoy your food with tv, music, games. Giant connect four, darts and corn hole outside 20 taps and some non alcoholic options. Definitely worth checking out this spot again that is right here downtown by the park!

Once I set foot into the place, Kenny and Lindsay made me feel like I belonged there. The tap list…read moreis tasty, and Oregon-centric. Kenny is very knowledgeable on his beers, and I actively see him thinking about how to make the old filling station a better place, operations, renovations, etc. Lindsay was making some excellent small food for the current coronavirus situation, and slinging those beers as well. I hope to see more good stuff from the place in the future! Go and visit! It's hella laid back, but that means no pressure. A very good addition to Independence.