Restaurants

Good, old-fashioned American cuisine. Nothing fancy-schmancy, but they really do a good job. We are never disappointed by eating here. The quiche is particularly well done, but the selections are many and delish.

A small restaurant, it only seats 22 patrons. It is pricey but has some remarkable food. We haven't sampled it much because it doesn't cater broadly to vegetarians, but we hear it is worth trying.

We love this place. It remains the best Thai restaurant we have visited outside of Thailand itself. Fast, friendly service and a relaxed atmosphere.

Third One of the newest restaurants on Third Street. A classy, upscale place with food that meets expectations. Upstairs in the same building, you'll find the more laid back 1882 Grill, which features outdoor dining on the third floor.

True French cuisine, served with the polish and savoir-faire that you would expect from a French restaurant. The presentation is elegant, the food delicious, and the environment is quiet and inviting. In the summer, the outdoor patio is a good choice.

McMinnville has maybe five Chinese restaurants (why?) but only two Italian restaurants, and Nick's is the one to go to unless you're just grabbing a bite at Geraldi's. Nick has gotten awards since way back. This is where Nicholas Cage and the other movie stars go when they drop into Mac (not very often). Upscale, great food, price is surprisingly reasonable.

If you weren't eating your breakfast at Bella Collina, this would be the place to go. Lucky for you, they serve lunch! With a 1950s motif, it is very, very relaxed, but very, very enjoyable. And oh, the food. The Wild Wood is packed every morning on any weekend of the year from 8 am to 11. Lunch is easier to find a seat, thank goodness.

Outstanding renovation of an old hotel in downtown McMinnville. They have a rooftop bar and restaurant that has the best views available downtown. The service is sometimes a bit slow, sometimes fine. The food is good, but not mind-blowing.

Want Mexican? This is the place. Lots of food, fast service, a fun place to hang out, and it really tastes great.

A Costa Rican delight. Highly regarded and certified as authentic by friends of ours who know these things.

There is a restaurant in Dayton? Yes, and baby, it is uptown. Feel free to dress up if you like, because this little spot leans toward the swanky. We hope you like mushrooms, because the chef and owner, Chris Czarnecki, is a mushroom freak. Chris once found a cluster of Chanterelle mushrooms on some property of one of our friends and was nearly apoplectic with excitement. He is top-notch. It's worth a visit just to meet him.

A delightful and delicious little restaurant in downtown Amity. Only two miles away from us and definitely worth your consideration. For now, the Blue Goat is only one restaurant of note in Amity.