**** (4 stars)
It sounds like the evening tasting menu here would be really interesting. We stopped for lunch on our way through town, and the offerings were somewhat limited. The most interesting item was the plate of two tacos, one pibil, and one chicken, which were both excellent. Their take on a Margarita is interesting.
Access is off the parking lot. You order at the counter. Plenty of outdoor seating, but only a couple of tables inside.
Republica
721 NW 9th Ave
Portland, OR 97209
***** (5 stars)
Incredibly charming theme park for families. Really sparks the imagination. Well maintained and very clean. Even on a hot day almost the entire park is shady and comfortable. We loved it!
Enchanted Forest
8462 Enchanted Way SE
Turner, OR 97392
***** (5 stars)
Despite its looks, this place is a real gem. All the food was excellent, and the outdoors area is a lovely setting. Himalayan food seems to be quite similar to Indian food, so we went with that. But my wife's chicken strips and fries were also great.
Surprisingly good wines and a terrific porter are very reasonably priced.
I'd describe the service as "frenetic", but it was certainly efficient!
Wildberry Restaurant
37718 State Rte 706 E
Ashford, WA 98304
**** (4 stars)
Yes, it really is a hardware store and a restaurant! Also known as "Screw and Brew"!
Counter service with outdoor seating. Excellent fish and chips and onion rings.
Cannon Beach Hardware and Public House
1235 S Hemlock St
Cannon Beach, OR 97110
https://www.yelp.com/biz/cannon-beach-hardware-and-public-house-cannon-beach-2
***** (5 stars)
This beautiful old house is the setting for a terrific dining experience, and also Oregon's largest pinot noir collection.
We opted for the tasting menu, which consisted of more than a dozen different items, many emphasizing mushrooms. Our favorite courses included the mushroom trio (especially the soup and the tart), the A5 Wagyu, the dual gazpacho intermezzo, and the spectacular dessert plate.
Service was very professional and welcoming, and the wine list is certainly spectacular.
Joel Palmer House
600 Ferry St
Dayton, OR 97114
**** (4 stars)
Very good pizza, New York style, with a thin crust and just the right amount of chew and char. Spicy pepperoni.
Note: It's located in a garage off the alley!
Honey Pie Pizza
112 1/2 S College St
Newberg, OR 97132
***** (5 stars)
Charming atmosphere, great service, and some stellar dishes. We particularly enjoyed the mushroom appetizer, with its rich, creamy sauce, perfect for dipping the accompanying toast, and also the bread. Not a drop was left!
Excellent wine list, and very helpful advice from the sommelier.
A great spot for a relaxing evening of excellent food and drink in cozy ambiance.
Tina’s
760 N Hwy 99W
Dundee, OR 97115
***** (5 stars)
First off, a shout out to Caleb. Of the thousands of restaurants we've been to, he's possibly the best server we have ever encountered. What a delight he made our visit, acting as the perfect host. Kudos!
TMACS was our best meal during our days in Walla Walla. The food and ambiance were both just what we look for when dining out.
There is ample outdoor seating, but we chose to dine inside and enjoy the dramatic interior. The bar and tables surrounding it can be a bit lively, but the upstairs mezzanine is an intimate respite from the activity below. We loved the low lighting levels upstairs, and wish more restaurants were like this.
All of the food we had was excellent, with complex flavors and deft plating. Particularly noteworthy were the Local Melon Gazpacho, the Pear Salad, and the Lamp Chops.
The wine list focuses on local wines, and the prices are reasonable.
I highly recommend this restaurant. If you have only one dinner in Walla Walla, this is the place to go.
TMACS
80 N Colville St
Walla Walla, WA 99362
**** (4 stars)
Traditional German food, done well. We shared the Bavarian Sampler (three sausages with mustards) and the Chicken Schnitzel. Both were very good, and came with good accompaniments.
Although there was a special art fair going on in the streets and everything was bustling, this upstairs space provided a peaceful oasis overlooking the commotion.
Service was excellent.
Colchuck’s
801 Front St
Leavenworth, WA 98826
**** (4 stars)
Good Americanized Mexican food in a beautifully decorated space with unfortunately bright lighting that makes it seem like a Home Depot's lighting department! Half the customers were wearing baseball caps, and I wishe dI had one, too!
The food was exactly as you would expect form a small chain sit-down Mexican restaurant, with nothing standing out, but all certainly fine.
The Cadillac Margarita was excellent, especially with an added sqeeze of lime to cut the sweetness.
Service was just okay.
El Sombrero
4 W Oak St
Walla Walla, WA 99362