Great meals have long been synonymous with trips to wine country, and there’s perhaps never been more true than today, with the fabulous ōkta Restaurant bursting onto the dining scene in downtown McMinnville. When paired with fantastic wine-tasting experiences at the best wineries in Oregon, you will easily have one of the most memorable and delightful experiences at your fingertips. Your tastebuds will most certainly thank you.
McMinnville isn’t the only great place to wine and dine your way through the Willamette Valley, either. There’s the buzzing city of Newberg and the exquisite wine-tasting region of the Dundee Hills, just to name a couple. With places like ōkta Restaurant bursting onto the scene, along with other fantastic McMinnville restaurants, we’re quickly earning the reputation as the best place for great food in Oregon. One of the best parts about these acclaimed spots in downtown McMinnville is that they’re just minutes from our Bed and Breakfast!
Our McMinnville Bed and Breakfast is in a quiet residential area a short walk from McMinnville’s bustling, historic downtown. We offer upscale accommodations, exquisite hospitality, and a refined lodging experience that will pair perfectly with your wine country getaway. There’s truly no better place to stay in McMinnville. Book a room today!
Dine Out at ōkta Restaurant in McMinnville
Standing at the helm of this fantastic restaurant in McMinnville is Chef Matthew Lightner, who gained much of his culinary acumen at Portland’s Castagna and two-Michelin-starred New York restaurant, Altera. ōkta Restaurant opened in McMinnville in the middle of 2022 and almost instantly garnered press and a dedicated following.
ōkta Restaurant offers a unique and highly progressive dining experience that beautifully reflects the regional diversity and agricultural bounty of the Willamette Valley. Standing behind the restaurant is the ōkta Restaurant Farm, just seven miles away from the restaurant. The menu changes frequently with the seasonality of food, and everything is grown intentionally and sustainably.
Inside ōkta Restaurant, diners will enjoy the minimalist vibe that perfectly reflects its home in the middle of Oregon’s Willamette Valley. Like the food that is locally sourced, many of the materials used within the space have also been sourced from or inspired by the region. It’s not pretentious, as is so often the case when you visit high-end restaurants. That’s one of the many things to love about it. But really, the chance to dine here is all about the incredible, inventive food that will make its way to your table.
ōkta Restaurants serves a ten-course tasting menu – it’s the only tasting menu of its kind in the Willamette Valley. It’s impossible to describe what you’ll find on the menu because it changes with whatever is available in the kitchen. But whatever is served to you at ōkta Restaurant, you can expect it to be a delicious representation of the continuously evolving region in which it resides.
Dining at ōkta Restaurant is reason enough to come to Willamette Valley for a getaway – it’s that good. But you’ll enjoy far more than a meal at this stunning restaurant – you’ll enjoy a symphony of flavors and a display of alchemy that few restaurants in the Northwest – and perhaps even few in the country – have achieved.
ōkta Restaurant definitely helps to put McMinnville even more on the map as a destination for wine and food lovers. We hope you’ll come to enjoy the delicious bounty of the Willamette Valley with us and stay for a bit of wine tasting and enjoyment while you’re here. Our McMinnville Bed and Breakfast is a short 8-minute walk from this acclaimed restaurant!
Other Fantastic McMinnville Restaurants to Try
While you could probably dine every night at ōkta Restaurant and leave the area happy, there are plenty of other delicious McMinnville Restaurants to try. From upscale restaurants to casual spots to grab a bite to eat, it’s not hard to find a great meal here. Like ōkta, many McMinnville restaurants do a great job of sourcing local and fresh ingredients, producing a range of delicious menus across the city.
So, whatever you’re looking for in a great meal, from casual bites to industry-leading menus, these McMinnville restaurants certainly won’t disappoint. Below, you’ll find eight more fantastic McMinnville restaurants to try while you’re in town.
- Many McMinnville restaurants are considered farm-to-table, but one of the best of them is Humble Spirit.
- Though the Joel Palmer House Restaurant isn’t technically in McMinnville, it’s a short drive from our McMinnville Bed and Breakfast and, as another fantastic spot for a high-end meal, certainly deserves a place on this list.
- Enjoy a delicious menu of Spanish Tapas at La Rambla Restaurant, a mainstay among McMinnville restaurants.
- A popular mainstay in downtown McMinnville is Bistro Maison. This charming spot offers delicious and authentic French cuisine and a fantastic wine list.
- If you’re looking for a quick and casual bite to eat, head to Pizza Capo and enjoy their wood-fired pizzas along with burrata and arancini.
- Switch it up and enjoy shareable small plates and fantastic cocktails at Conservatory Bar.
- New to McMinnville and popular with the locals is Taste Of India.
- Finally, try something different. There are options for McMinnville restaurants located inside the Mac Market, a must-see food destination. One of our favorites inside the market is Hayward. James Beard nominated Chef Kari Kihara’s restaurant serves local sourced, global inspired “new NW fare”.
We hope your mouth is watering just as much as ours. From ōkta Restaurant to the Mac Market, you’ll find exquisite dining in the heart of downtown McMinnville. Enjoy the best of it with us this year. Book your room at our McMinnville Bed and Breakfast today!
