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The Joel Palmer House
Mushrooms are the heart of what we do at the Joel Palmer House. We have always endeavored to obtain seasonal and local ingredients and we use many locally produced greens, herbs, and vegetables, some of which come from our own culinary garden. We are frequently inspired by ingredients found in the cuisines of France, China, Thailand, Poland and India, so we call our cooking "freestyle." Our dishes pair well the celebrated wines of Oregon, especially Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay. Our extensive, Oregon-focused wine list has been awarded the Best of Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator. Of special note, The Joel Palmer House ranks as one of Oregon's finest historic homes and is on the National Register of Historic Places and the Oregon Historic Register. Built in 1857, the house is Dayton's oldest standing structure. When weather permits, guests can enjoy their dinner on our outdoor patio, soaking in the last rays of sunshine in the heart of Oregon Wine Country.
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Overall
(Outstanding)
4.7
/
5
Rating Breakdown 87 reviews
5 stars
(68)
4 stars
(17)
3 stars
(1)
2 stars
(0)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.7
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.7
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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The Joel Palmer House Reviews List
Review 1 for The Joel Palmer House
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Great food
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5
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5
Service
(Very Good)
4
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5
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(Very Good)
4
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"The food was fantastic and absolutely exquisite. Not being a huge mushroom fan, I was worried I wouldn't enjoy my experience as much as the rest of my family. I was wrong!"
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 2 for The Joel Palmer House
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Extremely Courteous Service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
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5
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"The Servers were professional, kind, and knowledgable. The Filet Mignon melted in my mouth. The bread that comes with the meal was soft and fresh...and we especially enjoyed the accompanying butter with it's cracked salt on top. We ate outside in the garden...it was pleasant, quiet, and the music in the background was just right (the genre and the volume). The food quality and the service was outstanding."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, romantic, scenic view, late-night find, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 3 for The Joel Palmer House
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wow
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
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(Outstanding)
5
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5
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"We were looking for a romantic restaurant to celebrate a special event. WOW, the Joel Palmer House sure filled the bill. We dined on wonderful food on their patio. Enjoyed excellent wine, a hard choice with all the great wines they feature. The meal was superb!"
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 4 for The Joel Palmer House
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"One of the most amazing meals I have had in a long time! The way the food was prepared brought out incredible flavors. Very peaceful setting outside and friendly/knowledgable service. A must if you have never been!"
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 5 for The Joel Palmer House
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Celebratory Dinner - Home Run
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
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Quiet
"We came out to Willamette to tour wine country with my sister as a graduation present and celebrated with dinner at the Joel Palmer House. Each course was exceptional, with my filet mignon with foie gras as the creme de la creme, in my humble opinion. We tried just about every course on the menu with our four-person table each ordering a different course as a part of the three course meal. The sommelier, Andrea, helped us find some great value in the wine list and was very in-tune with which Pinots were drinking beautifully. Everyone left with a full belly and a smile!"
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 6 for The Joel Palmer House
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Abandon all hope ye who enter My
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
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Quiet
"Abandon all hope ye who enter
My family has been going to "Joe's Mushroom House" since well before they moved it to Oregon from Pennsylvania. My dad has made several special trips from the Midwest to visit it again before he died. My wife and I decided make the trek from Seattle to see if it was still worthy of a trip. In short, it was not worthy of a trip from McDonalds.
The recipes were bad and cooked improperly. The service was annoying and amateurish (no doubt due to the automatic 18% tip included—very low class). The sommelier used the price of the wine as the guiding factor for its quality. . BTW the beef stroganoff was heavy cream with an under cooked filet served over rice—no flavor, no imagination, no skill. I would have en"
My family has been going to "Joe's Mushroom House" since well before they moved it to Oregon from Pennsylvania. My dad has made several special trips from the Midwest to visit it again before he died. My wife and I decided make the trek from Seattle to see if it was still worthy of a trip. In short, it was not worthy of a trip from McDonalds.
The recipes were bad and cooked improperly. The service was annoying and amateurish (no doubt due to the automatic 18% tip included—very low class). The sommelier used the price of the wine as the guiding factor for its quality. . BTW the beef stroganoff was heavy cream with an under cooked filet served over rice—no flavor, no imagination, no skill. I would have en"
Dined on 04/27/2013
2006
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Review 7 for The Joel Palmer House
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The service at the Joel Palmer
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The service at the Joel Palmer House is relaxed but attentive to your every need. The wine list is amazing and the staff knowledgeable to help with selection. The atmosphere is elegant and restful.There are gluten free choices and variety of meats and fish. This is a great place to dress up or wind down after a day of sightseeing or wine tasting in Yamhill County."
Dined on 04/24/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 8 for The Joel Palmer House
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Amazing Flavours!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The occasion for our dinner outing was our 25th Anniversary. Both my husband and I love to cook and eat good food, my standard for a good dining experience is if the meal I'm buying is better than what I could make at home, the Joel Palmer House was all this and much more!"
Dined on 04/16/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 9 for The Joel Palmer House
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great first time experience.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
"Great first time experience. Plan to come back couple times a year."
Dined on 04/16/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 10 for The Joel Palmer House
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Mushroom Haven
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"If you like mushrooms this is a must stop in Oregon wine country. If you don't like mushrooms it is difficult to eat around them. The soup and tart were amazing for the first course. The candy cap mushroom dessert is a must. Absolutely wonderful."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 11 for The Joel Palmer House
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wonderful food and friendly staff!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
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5
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"My husband and I loved this place. It was very romantic, the staff was so friendly. The food was so amazing. We will be back for sure!!!!!! All and all a great experience!!!! Loved it!"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 12 for The Joel Palmer House
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This was a great experience.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was a great experience. Service was attentive without being overbearing, and the food wasx outstanding. The mushroom soup wsa remarkable, and the stroganoff was absolutely amazing. Can't wait to return."
Dined on 04/04/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 13 for The Joel Palmer House
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Sister's Special Dinner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was out of this world, unfortunately one of our party wasn't feeling well and they did ask if the food was ok the person explain it was wonderful they boxed up her meal and we took it home. The ambiance was wonderful and we would go back."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2011
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 14 for The Joel Palmer House
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Mushroom Heaven
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"Great place for dinner for those who love mushrooms!"
Dined on 04/04/2013
2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 15 for The Joel Palmer House
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
friends we ate with were reason
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"friends we ate with were reason for good night. food always good. service was slow . we had to ask for menu etc."
Dined on 04/04/2013
2010
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 16 for The Joel Palmer House
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Our dinner at the Joel Palmer
Food
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5
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5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
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5
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"Our dinner at the Joel Palmer House was outstanding. The food was unbelievable and the service was amazing. I would highly recommend it."
Dined on 03/27/2013
2013
Special Features: notable wine list
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Review 17 for The Joel Palmer House
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Overall an excellent experience.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Overall an excellent experience. Started with taste of Carrot Tartare, followed with Mushroom soup, then a side order of Foie Gras and the main course of Beef Stroganoff. All these items, including their house Pinot Noir, were excellent. The cheesecake dessert was OK (not sweet enough for us). Definitely recommend it."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 18 for The Joel Palmer House
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Had a wonderful dinner, we
Food
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Had a wonderful dinner, we are looking forward to our next dinner at JPH"
Dined on 03/27/2013
2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 19 for The Joel Palmer House
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The Joel Palmer House is a
Food
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5
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5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
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"The Joel Palmer House is a MUST if you love excellent food that features mushrooms and mainly local ingredients. The food, service, ambiance and total experience was a delight that stayed with us for days. Each course was more unbelievable than the previous one - all the way through dessert."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 20 for The Joel Palmer House
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The new standard
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This place sets the standard against which all others should be judged.
The menu offered a nice variety of great dishes. I ordered the Elk, my wife ordered the beef stroganoff both were excellent. The prices were less than what similiar restaurants would charge and the quality of the food was greater. The amuse bouche of carrot tartare was simultaneously innovative and unforgetable -- but the chef not only shared how to make it with us, we heard him describing how to make it to others. The wild mushroom soup with the mushroom drawn with cream -- another hit!
The service was attentive without being smothering. We were covered by a team of people, Charles and Andrea were great beyond expectations."
Dined on 03/07/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, hot spot
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Review 21 for The Joel Palmer House
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wonderfully elegant restaurant.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Wonderfully elegant restaurant. Fine dining, as it is intended to be. Not pretentious, just "spot-on", with great food and service. Excellent wine list with an experienced sommelier."
Dined on 03/06/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 22 for The Joel Palmer House
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food here is amazing.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food here is amazing. If you want to splurge for a wine country dinner this is in my top 5 favorite places. You won't be disappointed. Unless you don't like mushrooms, then I'd skip it."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 23 for The Joel Palmer House
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food was great. The meal
Food
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
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"The food was great. The meal was well paced."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list
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Review 24 for The Joel Palmer House
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This was one of the top 5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
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"This was one of the top 5 in all restauranting my wife and I have experienced."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 25 for The Joel Palmer House
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was great! Drinks were
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was great! Drinks were fun but unusual with the fungi twist. We have been several times and would recommend it as a great place for NW cuisine."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 26 for The Joel Palmer House
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A beautiful meal, featuring
Food
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5
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5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A beautiful meal, featuring mushrooms of all kinds. Great for me (vegetarian) and great for him (loves steak). Very romantic, sweet experience, not to mention amazing food and cocktails! Wine list featuring local wineries, nice since we're from Sonoma and wanted to try Oregon wines. Cannot recommend enough!"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 27 for The Joel Palmer House
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food served in a unique and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
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5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food served in a unique and gourmet way.particularly mushroom cusine gave a impressive and innovative way of cooking and tasting."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, special occasion
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Review 28 for The Joel Palmer House
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Our meal was excellent. Highly
Food
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Service
(Very Good)
4
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5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
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Noise Level
Moderate
"Our meal was excellent. Highly recommend the mushroom tart appetizer, sturgeon entree, and flan dessert being served as a 3-course meal on 2/9/13. We both had the sturgeon and it was delicious and perfectly cooked to be moist and tender. My dining partner thought it was a little too spicy, though. The service was attentive, only glitch was my deciding to wait on ordering my dessert until after the meal, which apparently confused the wait staff and resulted in a slight delay, but once the issue was known it was resolved very quickly. We can't wait for the next special occasion to go back and enjoy the wonderful food and service."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 29 for The Joel Palmer House
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
the best restaurant in the
Food
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5
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5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
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5
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(Outstanding)
5
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"the best restaurant in the mid-valley; perhaps in all of Oregon."
Dined on 02/07/2013
2010
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Review 30 for The Joel Palmer House
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Lovely atmosphere, skillful cuisine
Food
(Very Good)
4
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5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
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Ambiance
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5
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"I and my husband had a lovely evening. The service impecable, just quick enough to not be left hungry and slow enough to have leisure time to enjoy the ambience and tastes.
My first bites of each: the mushroom tart, my husband's soup, the sturgeon entree and the cheesecake dessert, and an amuse bouche left me with a savoring "yum! reaction. The elk entree of my husband's was more mixed, the meat tender, flavorful in a light flavored sauce, oversalted lentils a single, minor flaw.
The setting is rural Oregon lovely, its quite a drive from Portland, and so in winter extremely quiet on our weekday evening, but the restaurant made it worth the drive with a Spring discount rate for prix fixe. Go!"
The setting is rural Oregon lovely, its quite a drive from Portland, and so in winter extremely quiet on our weekday evening, but the restaurant made it worth the drive with a Spring discount rate for prix fixe. Go!"
Dined on 02/05/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 31 for The Joel Palmer House
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Perfection on a Plate
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Everything was perfection. The food was out of this world. The mushroom soup was unlike anything I have ever tasted; rich, dark brown and flavorful. This is a high point to any visit to Oregon's wine country. The owner came out to visit everyone, and he was a delight!"
Dined on 02/02/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 32 for The Joel Palmer House
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Absolutely amazing!! Must
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Absolutely amazing!! Must get the tasting menu madness"
Dined on 02/02/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 33 for The Joel Palmer House
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Best and most inventive meal
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Best and most inventive meal you will ever have."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 34 for The Joel Palmer House
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wow....amazing!!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We had an amazing dinner on Saturday night with friends! First time there and we will be back! Food and service was EXCELLENT!! Can't wait to go back in the summer and eat on the patio, such a neat place! Mushroom soup.....Yummmm!!"
Dined on 01/26/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 35 for The Joel Palmer House
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Definitely a special occasion
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Definitely a special occasion destination. The food was amazing and the service was the perfect mix of attentive and friendly without being intrusive."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 36 for The Joel Palmer House
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
My husband, 19 year old daughter,
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"My husband, 19 year old daughter, and I all chose from the tasting menu. The fresh bread, still warm from the oven, was crusty and moist. We all ordered the mushroom soup and thought it was too salty, though we enjoyed the velvety consistency. We agreed the carrot "sashimi" was singularly delicious. That tiny morsel was probably the best thing I've eaten in the last year. My daughter loved her elk steak in pinot noir reduction. My sturgeon was overcooked and dry. My husband's beef stroganoff was delicious and garnished with Oregon truffles. The wine steward rose to the challenge presented by our entrees, recommending, a fruit-forward pinot noir that pleased us both. The large cups of pot du chocolate were delicious & extremely rich."
Dined on 01/22/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 37 for The Joel Palmer House
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This why kings got gout.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This why kings got gout. Memorable venue, service, food & wine. Traveled 200+ miles for this meal & didn't regret it. However, taxi service from hotel to restaurant and back to hotel is recommended."
Dined on 01/24/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 38 for The Joel Palmer House
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Amazing!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We had Chef Christopher's 7 Course Mushroom Madness dinner and a 1994 local pinot noir and it was amazing! We highly recommend it. A quiet week night with almost private dining as we were the only peeps in the entire restaurant for the last half of our dinner. It was our first time there and we'll definitely be back. Yum!"
Dined on 01/24/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 39 for The Joel Palmer House
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A Mushroom/Truffle Lover's Dream
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Their long experience with the family tradition of hunting and cooking wild mushrooms to perfection makes them a restaurant that is worth going out of the way to find. Winter is truffle season, and we had the exquisite pleasure of generous truffle embellishments to most of the dishes we chose. The prices are on the high side, but they are not unreasonable considering the cost of the ingredients and the expert treatment they receive in Chef Czarnecki's hands. Highly recommended to anyone who loves mushrooms/truffles/superb cuisine in general."
Dined on 01/22/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for The Joel Palmer House
Based on the average of (48) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.8
/
5
2 out of 2 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.8
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.7
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate