A really classy place in Monmouth to enjoy some nice wine. They have a good selection of wines and…read morelocal wine is always such a treat.

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.

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!!!!

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!

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.

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

Wow wow wow! Soooo good! The service and the food were phenomenal! We went in late due to another…read morebad experience at an alternate location. And everything we ordered was just a dream. The crab hush puppies were perfect, even the mushroom skewers were delicious, but the bruschetta was out of this world. We all just wanted a full sandwich of that. The seafood linguini was good (though I say use the local shrimp and it would have been even more perfect). The salmon special was good! And they were great with accommodating a shellfish allergy for their steak option with fries. And the view over the Marina was just amazing. Good food, good drinks, great service and the best experience of our trip with foo

It was ok. Cute and ambient but the food was just average and the service was slow. Nice viewread more

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.

We've had good meals here in the past but this evening it was quite underwhelming for a not…read moreinexpensive meal. The chicken dish was overdone and dry. The shrimp and grits was bland and not very appealing. The frites were what seemed like a lot of small pieces and bits you'd find in the bottom leftovers of a big bag of pre-cut frozen French fries and, frankly, were overcooked. The French onion soup tasted almost burned, not rich and deeply flavored as would be expected of such an item. There was nothing about the meal that screamed or even whispered "fine dining" except for the price. We won't be back.

Jacky was an amazing server! such a beautiful place and a great time with family celebrating a…read morebirthday!

5 stars   Sydney and…read moreKammy made our visit and tasting extra special. Both went the extra mile for us , allowing us to taste and procure some very exciting Pinot Noirs. Thank you WVV for hosting us with the mostest

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.