Domaine Serene

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Bread, charcuterie, cheese
Bread, charcuterie, cheese

***** (5 stars)

What an amazing setting, overlooking the vineyards from the veranda of a stunning facility. It's more like a Four Seasons resort than a winery!

The wines are just as stunning, certainly the best pinots I've had from Oregon. That makes sense, since they also have their own Burgundy wineries. In fact they have two separate clubs, one for Oregon wine and the other for Burgundy, and we joined both.

This is also a great place for a light lunch, with excellent charcuterie, cheese, and bread service, making it perfect for a relaxing experience.

Great hospitality!

Domaine Serene
6555 NE Hilltop Ln
Dayton, OR 97114

https://www.yelp.com/biz/domaine-serene-dayton

Copperleaf Restaurant

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Bar
Bar
Chicken
Chicken
Salmon appetizer
Salmon appetizer
Smoked Halibut Salad
Smoked Halibut Salad
Brisket Appetizer
Brisket Appetizer
Tenderloin
Tenderloin
Steak
Steak
Creme Brûlée
Creme Brûlée

**** (4 stars)

Really nice restaurant conveniently located near SEATAC in a lovely resort. Hard to believe you're right next to the airport in this bucolic location!

Highlights were the appetizers, especially the brisket.

Excellent wine list. The bartender in the adjacent bar is a cocktail wizard, focusing on local spirits. Try the Letterpress Reserve Amaro.

Great service!

Copperleaf Restaurant
18525 36th Ave S
SeaTac, WA 98188

https://www.yelp.com/biz/copperleaf-restaurant-seatac-3

Republica

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Quesadilla
Quesadilla
Frijoles
Frijoles
Tacos
Tacos

**** (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

https://www.yelp.com/biz/republica-portland-2

Wildberry Restaurant

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Channa Thali
Channa Thali
Patio
Patio
Caesar salad
Caesar salad
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Chicken Strips
Chicken Strips
Papadums
Papadums
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Interior

***** (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

https://www.yelp.com/biz/wildberry-restaurant-ashford

Joel Palmer House

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Lobster and caviar
Lobster and caviar
Escargot
Escargot
Mushroom trio
Mushroom trio
Filet mignon tartare
Filet mignon tartare
Dueling gazpacho
Dueling gazpacho
Angel hair pasta with Dungeness Crab
Angel hair pasta with Dungeness Crab
Sturgeon
Sturgeon
Duck
Duck
A5 Wagyu
A5 Wagyu
Dessert!
Dessert!
Dessert
Dessert

***** (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

https://www.yelp.com/biz/joel-palmer-house-dayton-2

Honey Pie Pizza

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Here it is, in the alley!
Here it is, in the alley!
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
It's actually not here, it's around the back!
It's actually not here, it's around the back!
The Fungus Amongus
The Fungus Amongus

**** (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

https://www.yelp.com/biz/honey-pie-pizza-newberg

Tina’s

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Prawns
Prawns
Pan Fried Willapa Bay Oysters
Pan Fried Willapa Bay Oysters
Mushrooms
Mushrooms
Salad
Salad
Corn soup
Corn soup
Rack of lamb
Rack of lamb
Cheese soufflé
Cheese soufflé
Halibut
Halibut

***** (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

https://www.yelp.com/biz/tinas-dundee