4 Best Restaurants in The Willamette Valley and Wine Country, Oregon

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We've compiled the best of the best in The Willamette Valley and Wine Country - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

Jubilee Champagne and Dessert Bar

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Though Champagne, prosecco, and mimosas are the star attraction at this bright, feminine dessert bar, it also offers espresso drinks, tea, and beer. Beautifully presented desserts, from glittery red velvet cake to pastel-hued cupcakes, and macarons, round out the menu, and there are a few savory snacks for those wanting something more substantial. Come on a weekend and you might even see a local musician belting out tunes in the back room event space.

296 S. Main St., OR, 97351, USA
837–0888
Known For
  • Kind and welcoming owners
  • Amazingly good Oreo cheesecake
  • Popular dill pickle soup
Restaurant Details
Closed Mon. and Tues.

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Nick's Italian Cafe

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One of the oldest spots in town, this upscale venue is a popular destination for a special evening. Modestly furnished but with a voluminous wine cellar, Nick's serves spirited and simple food, reflecting the owner's northern Italian heritage—in fact, many of Nick's dishes are made from old family recipes. Along with wood-fired pizzas, you'll find pasta dishes, meats, salads, and a wide variety of desserts. 

521 N.E. 3rd St., McMinnville, OR, 97128, USA
503-434–4471
Known For
  • Handmade pastas
  • Family-owned since 1977
  • Signature profiteroles filled with anise gelato
Restaurant Details
Closed Sun.–Wed.
Reservations recommended

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Serendipity Ice Cream

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Historic Cook's Hotel, built in 1886, is the setting for a true, old-fashioned ice-cream-parlor experience. Try a sundae, and take home cookies made from scratch. If you don't feel like ice cream, the homemade soup is a great choice on a rainy day.

502 N.E. 3rd St., McMinnville, OR, 97128, USA
503-474–9189
Known For
  • Locally made ice cream (dairy- and sugar-free varieties)
  • Old-school self-playing piano
  • The shop provides workplace experience and job training for adults with developmental disabilities

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Sugar J's Ice Cream Workshop

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Creative interpretations of classic ice cream flavors reign at this popular student hangout. All the ice cream is made from scratch. 

134 S.W. 1st St., Corvallis, OR, 97333, USA
541-243–8953
Known For
  • Open well into the evening
  • Vegan and dairy-free options
  • Inventive flavors like umami bomb and lemon and poppyseed cake
Restaurant Details
Closed Mon.

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