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

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, Oregon, 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

Syun Izakaya

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A large assortment of sushi and sashimi, soups, and salads are served in quiet surroundings in the basement of the old Hillsboro Library. Wonderful grilled and fried meats and vegetables are also available, accompanied by a vast sake selection.

209 N.E. Lincoln St., Hillsboro, Oregon, 97124, USA
503-640–3131
Known For
  • unique daily specials
  • tasty volcano sushi
  • happy hour 5–6 pm and from 9 pm to closing

Takoda's Restaurant

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A popular roadside café serves burgers, sandwiches, great soups, salads, pizza, and daily specials. The burger selection includes not only beef, but seafood, chicken, turkey, and veggie options. If the weather is nice, sit outside in their beautiful garden area out back. A video game room keeps kids happy.

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