This place is owned and operated by a US Marine veteran. He's apparently the chief cook and bottle…read morewasher. He takes the orders, cooks the food, brings it out and cleans up after. Lot of get up and go here! The do have other items on the menu but come here for the burgers which are outstanding! Everything from a basic burger which is pretty filling to a four 1/4 pound patty burger with all the trimming that will send your bp into orbit. They also serve craft beer here of course. It is Mount Angel after all. Not a huge seating area but it was empty when our group of six showed up. Plenty of street parking unless Oktoberfest is going on. Good comfort food, generous portions at decent prices. Definitely worth a visit to check it out.

Simply the BEST! Dre is amazing! Once he took over this place from my dear friend, he has taken it…read moreto the next level! The food is incredible and the pricing is even better!

German beer; German town; best Oktoberfest in Oregon. I'm sold, Mt. Angel…read more Several German beers on tap and German decor. Seems to be the only bar in town with so many German varieties year round. I'm a fan. Do they have food? Yes, but I didn't try any this time. I'm here for beer and that they have. The menu lists sausage and kraut as well as the Mt. Angel Berliner sandwich. Really? Is this the same one sold during OFest? I hope so. I may be back solely for this.. No that's not true. I'll be back, but it'll be for the bier.

Has great beer selection over 40! Yikes hard to choose.. great daily specials! Patio! Great hole in…read morethe wall!

This was a return visit that was much overdue. If you don't know about the Benedictine Brewery and…read moreyou love artfully hand crafted beer? You need to become acquainted. The monks of the Mount Angel Benedictine Abbey are practicing a centuries old tradition... As part of their daily observation of life, they brew beer. Let me tell you it is absolutely outstanding. The grounds are breathtaking, on a little hillside outside of Mount Angel, just under an hour south Portland. I highly recommend that you take one of the more scenic drives instead of just blasting down I-5, but you do you. It's not a restaurant per se. But there are snacks. And there is a large selection of beer. My partner and I already knew that we had no idea what we wanted because we want everything and that would make driving home extremely difficult. So we opted for the only logical choice: the sampler Their sampler boards come with either four or five slots, and they provide a 4 ounce pour into the sampler glass. We each got a five spot board, and two additional drinking glasses so that we could pour splits, and were thus able to sample 10 of the brews on tap. We also decided that snacks were in order so we got the spinach, artichoke dip, times two. You order at the counter and when your order is prepared, you are called and can pick it up. It's a very simple set up, harkening back to a simpler time in many ways. Some of the taps vary seasonally. Some of them are occasionally just out. I can't tell you what you're going to find. But I can tell you if the Hairshirt, the Half Cloak, and the Little Tyrant are on tap? You definitely want to sample those. This is not typical mid-grade Portland IPA... These are exceptional brews across a variety of styles Highly recommended! I go down every time I get a chance and suggest that you might want to consider that as well

I'll preface my review with this: I'm a NERDY NERD, especially when it comes to breweries! So, to…read moremy total joy, stumbling across this brewery on our Oregon trip was a TREAT! We went first to the abbey, just to walk (gorgeous view), where we were informed of the attached brewery. As a beer girly, a Jesus freak, and a traveler who's been to other monk-run breweries around the world, I knew that we had to check this place out! The beer was good. It's not the best you'll ever have, but definitely pretty good! The service was great two - the bartenders were working hard to serve people and close up shop once it hit the time. They have to-go cold and non-cold options, as well as other merch available for sale. The space is gorgeous, and I love that it utilized community-raising initiatives to build out the frame. Definitely take time to read the posters, the documents on the site, and watch the video about the community raising!

I always love marking a brewery off of my "to try" list. But as the craft brewing industry…read morecontinues to shrink that factor is also contributing to my shrinking brewery list. But it feels much more satisfying, rewarding and accomplishing as it obviously would by trying a beer from a brewery that I have been wanting to try... which leads us to one of my latest brewery experiences which is Silver Falls Brewery. Steve and I had one beer from this brewery and we liked it pretty well. We got the Oregon Sunshine Hazy IPA which was a better IPA drinking session than on previous occasions. In short it was a nice, refreshing one that hit the spot nicely. The elements in the flavors to look for are citrus, a juicy quality and a hoppiness presence. This IPA despite being a hazy also was bright in flavor as well as hue. A very refreshing IPA and I am so very glad I got to try a beer from Silver Falls Brewery!

Although Silver Falls Brewery is primarily and burger, fries and salad type of establishment, it…read moredoes have a few surprises rolled up its sleeves. For example, there aren't many places in Silverton where diners can order étouffée, gumbo or jambalaya. Well, look no further as one of SFB's "bowl" dishes rotates between these three Cajun favorites. In addition, the menu also offers a number of vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options for guests looking for something to suit their dietary needs. What I love most about Silver Falls Brewery is the many seating options. The restuarant has balcony seating, as well as an outdoor courtyard with a fair number of tables. In addition, the interior dining room has several large family-style tables that can accomodate large groups. This establishment does a fair amount of business during the spring and summer months when tourist activity is heavy, yet they somehow manage to swiftly seat, serve, and care for guests without compromising on service. The drinks are great, service comes with a smile, and I'm here for supporting local businesses that always shine brightly.

Here on a Saturday morning for Breakfast talked to the new Chef ask him if can cook a Spanish…read moreOlmlett he said he would try it is very delicious Thank You

Order a ribeye steak at $55 medium rare. 2/3 of the steak was overcooked other third was medium…read morerare. Service was unattentive, rather stand by the bar chatting with each other. Never asked how was the meal. All I got was a note written on the nerchant's copy of the receipt "sorry about the steak" with 2 frown faces. Steak had a fake smoke flavor to it. Everything was way over priced. My mistake was not returning the steak and order something else.

We stopped in here for breakfast on a road trip. Our server and chef Melissa was great! Our food…read morewas delicious. I never eat eggs and I ate every bite of my breakfast. You can tell some work went into remodeling this place. The light fixtures and steam punk feature behind the bar really add to the vibe. We enjoyed our visit here and would definitely recommend if you're in the area!

The good: Mel, Tatina (sp). Good food . The service. It seems like the bartenders also cook which…read moreimpacts service. The bad: the chairs in the restaurant. They are horrible. Why don't they at least put cushions on the chairs ?Horrible!

Fireside Lounge seems like a typical hotel restaurant / bar in that the food is passable, and no…read morefurther effort is made because they have a captive audience. There are not a lot of other dining options in the area, so Fireside is a pretty easy choice. The food is just OK. Definitely stuff that is mass-produced and heated on-site. Prices are mercifully low, so one doesn't feel as though they've been ripped off. There is a big selection of non-alcoholic beverages, which I appreciated. The real standout here was the friendliness of the staff. Everybody I interacted with was very friendly and helpful. There was a band playing during my visit, and they seemed to be as "bar band" as bar bands get. I was the only person who applauded after each song, which was weird to me. I'd have hoped that staff, at least, would have applauded as well.

Over the last few months, I've stopped in for a beverage and sometimes an appetizer. The fireplace…read moreis cozy and the atmosphere comfortable and live music nightly. In the last couple of visits, though, it's different. My past history here prevents me from giving it a 2-star review. I know there has been a management change, and it shows. Some of my favorite staff have departed, seeking greener pastures. The reason for this review now is my most recent purchase ... a $17 glass of Pudding River Pinot Gris. When I found out the price as I cashed out, I felt robbed. I can drive less than 9 miles away and buy a whole bottle for $25. My previous glass of wine that evening was an $8 chardonnay from another local winery. I figured the Pinot Gris couldn't be much more than the Chard, especially one from Pudding River, which I've personally visited so I know their bottle prices. So, before you buy anything at the Fireside Lounge, ask the price. Don't be surprised (aka robbed) as I was.

We love the blonde bartender who works most nights. Shiela, I think. She's terrific. Don't come any…read moreother night. We went Monday and all the rude bartender did was complain about everything and everyone who works there. So embarrassing for her and for the business.

Just poor service completely. Saying it nicely. Self absorbed loud mouth bartender. Old gal…read morelooking like a rude leather hand basket I couldn't finish my beer fast enough and was willing to walk out because I couldn't wait for her to stop talking about herself. Please hurry up and take my money on the counter for my single beer so I can leave

I finally made it in here. I came here one time to meet a group and everyone decided to change the…read moredate without telling me. Needless to say I don't hang with that crowd anymore. We got here a bit early on the weekday at 2:50p. They open at three so we waited until they opened. They had some great lunch specials. I had the turkey club with a salad. It was good. I'd never seen tomatoes on a club before but it was good. They had a variety of drinks but we stuck to tea and soda as it was a work day. This looks like a great place for cocktails. Now that I got the bad taste in my mouth from former friends I will definitely be back.

We invited my brother-in-law and his girlfriend to cocktails so we could get to know her better…read more Girlfriend-in-law paid the bill! suh-WEET! Even when I tried to pay the second round, she told the bartender not to accept my payment. haha Even if I had paid, I would still like this place and their cocktails. It is a nice atmosphere, not too loud, comfortable seating, warm whimsical decorations, friendly service, and clean bathrooms. They have a large list of cocktails, mocktails and other non-alcoholic beverages, as well as beer and wine. They can make all the traditional cocktails. A regular told me the manhattan is top notch, but the cherries aren't the best he's seen. Cherry seemed alright to me. They also have several house cocktails and a few specials to choose from. Between us 4, we tried several different cocktails. We even tried the house cocktail designed for the bitterest of liqueurs, Jeppson's Malört. All were deemed tasty by all! They offer several food items from a full kitchen, including appetizers, sandwiches, salads, breakfast, and dinner. They even have veggie burger, gluten free crackers, and gluten free (GF) fried chicken! ! ! Free parking on the street. No minors allowed, bummer...l'd like it better if kids were allowed, but it's so good it's gets the 5th star. If you choose to give a thumbs-up or not, I hope you found my review helpful!