Overpriced and anything but Oregonian. Californians and tourists will like this pretentious setting but I sure miss the Mustard Seed.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 3
Taylor Marie
I went for a date night with my boyfriend and we loved it. Quant yet luxurious little spot nestled in Jacksonville, Oregon. So happy to have this spot so close to where we live! It used to be a breakfast spot before and they did a fantastic job with the remodel. So luxurious. Their wait staff was accommodating and professional finding the perfect wine for me off their extensive list. I loved their Jazzy Juice. He got their burger which he loved and I got their house-made tagliatelle. It was delicious. I have heard incredible things about their chef from all over the valley. So glad we got a chance to try it. We will definitely be back! Can’t wait to take the gals. 10/10 highly recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bret Champion
Intimate restaurant experience. Very unique for Jacksonville. Outstanding food, from the gochujang carrot appetizer to the local mushroom pasta to the butterscotch caramel dessert. And, of course, their delicious wines. And excellent service, as well! Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garganelli Pasta with Black Truffle
AI
It's hard to decide where to start this review because the entire experience from beginning to end was extremely underwhelming and disappointing.Being fans of Cowhorn Winery we decided to celebrate our anniversary here and treat our friends to dinner at the same time. The derailment began before we had even arrived at the restaurant. One hour prior to our reservation we received a phone call to firmly remind us that we had a two hour time limit and we would be expected to clear the table in said time. This was extremely poor etiquette and took a bit of enthusiasm out of our mood. Upon arriving at the restaurant we were promptly seated and just as quickly reminded once again that there was a two hour time limit. At this point this was outright rude and in poor taste. Things only got worse from here. First the dining room was cramped and freezing. As you looked around you could not help notice all the guest sitting with their coats and sweaters on, huddled over their plates like a Siberian soup kitchen. It was a 28 degree evening and the front door was like a subway entrance. There was a steady stream of people coming in and going out to use the restroom, and we were constantly blasted with freezing air. Yes, you have to go out to the shed to use the restroom. By the time we received our first bottle of wine and multiple appetizers, nearly one hour had passed. The anxiety of the time limit was building rapidly and it was hard to focus and enjoy ourselves. The house made bread was not warmed through and the butter it was served with was a salt bomb. The butter may in fact been pulled from the Dead Sea. The rest of the appetizers were your standard bar food fare. Once the entrees arrived we were left grossly underwhelmed. The salmon was MIA and thus I got the halibut. The rest of the party ordered the tartine and two different pasta dishes, and all the entrees were dead on arrival. The halibut was Luke warm, under seasoned, and sitting atop drowning spinach that was not properly trimmed; the whole bowl was a cold, soggy mess. The tartine was basically an appetizer claiming to be an entree, and both the pasta dishes were under seasoned as well and a gummy clump. At this point we were all suspiciously looking at the butter and realized where all the seasoning had gone. If things were not bad enough, about 15 minutes into the disappointing entrees we were kindly provided with a 20 minute warning and asked if we would like to order dessert. We actually had more than 20 minutes, and had to uncomfortably do some basic math with our server to confirm our remaining time.Now, I completely understand the need to turn tables, but if you tout yourself as fine dinning and charge on the upper scale for this area, then you better ensure your guests are comfortable, not rushed, and may actually want to return.Four entrees, two bottles of wine, and the unfinished appetizer all staring at us, and the pressure of ordering dessert so we could quickly vacate was enough discomfort. I asked for the check. There was not one clean dish on the table. We dragged our beaten souls out, and as we drove home dazed, confused, and hungry it dawned on me that I had paid $325 for a very poorly executed concept and presentation. We have always been more than happy to spend on good food and service. But frankly, this whole experience let us feeling scammed.There are a lot of things that can be said about such an experience and restaurant, but I will kindly just say that this is a bad restaurant. I can not implore upon you enough to avoid making the same mistake.P.S. The numerous five star submissions without a single comment should not be trusted.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 3
Brandon Charles
I decided to treat my 87 year old mother to lunch experience I understood to be a nice restaurant. We parked a couple of blocks away because she wanted to walk a bit. My mother walks with a cane and is very slow. It took 15 minutes to walk the distance and we arrived at 2:41. They were all but filled with two tables available. The hostess took a minute to get to us, by then my mother was in pain from her walk and standing to wait for the hostess wasn’t easy for her. The hostess informed us that they stopped servicing lunch at 2:30 as the kitchen needed three hours to set up for dinner. We turned around and walked back to the car in pouring down rain, (I hadn’t grabbed the umbrella when we parked) bad me. By the time we got back to the car my mother was soaking and exhausted from her outing. All she wanted to do was go home. Though we were 11 minutes past there lunch cut off time, (we had never been and I was unaware of there lunch hours) it was profoundly unkind for her to turn us away. We won’t be returning.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Ali I.
It's hard to decide where to start this review because the entire experience from beginning to end was extremely underwhelming and disappointing. Being fans of Cowhorn Winery we decided to celebrate our anniversary here and treat our friends to dinner at the same time. The derailment began before we had even arrived at the restaurant. One hour prior to our reservation we received a phone call to firmly remind us that we had a two hour time limit and we would be expected to clear the table in said time. This was extremely poor etiquette and took a bit of enthusiasm out of our mood. Upon arriving at the restaurant we were promptly seated and just as quickly reminded once again that there was a two hour time limit. At this point this was outright rude and in poor taste. Things only got worse from here. First the dinning room was cramped and freezing. As you looked around you could not help notice all the guest sitting with their coats and sweaters on, huddled over their plates like a Siberian soup kitchen. It was a 28 degree evening and the front door was like a subway entrance. There was a steady stream of people coming in and going out to use the restroom, and we were constantly blasted with freezing air. Yes, you have to go out to the shed to use the restroom. By the time we received our first bottle of wine and multiple appetizers, nearly one hour had passed. The anxiety of the time limit was building rapidly and it was hard to focus and enjoy ourselves. The house made bread was not warmed through and the butter it was served with was a salt bomb. The butter may in fact been pulled from the Dead Sea. The rest of the appetizers were your standard bar food fare. Once the entrees arrived we were left grossly underwhelmed. The salmon was MIA and thus I got the halibut. The rest of the party ordered the tartine and two different pasta dishes, and all the entrees were dead on arrival. The halibut was Luke warm, under seasoned, and sitting atop drowning spinach that was not properly trimmed; the whole bowl was a cold, soggy mess. The tartine was basically an appetizer claiming to be an entree, and both the pasta dishes were under seasoned as well and a gummy clump. At this point we were all suspiciously looking at the butter and realized where all the seasoning had gone. If things were not bad enough, about 15 minutes into the disappointing entrees we were kindly provided with a 20 minute warning and asked if we would like to order dessert. We actually had more than 20 minutes, and had to uncomfortably do some basic math with our server to confirm our remaining time. Now I completely understand the need to turn tables, but if you tout yourself as fine dinning and charge on the upper scale for this area, then you better ensure your guests are comfortable, not rushed, and may actually want to return. Four entrees, two bottles of wine, and the unfinished appetizer all staring at us, and the pressure of ordering dessert so we could quickly vacate was enough discomfort. I asked for the check. There was not one clean dish on the table. We dragged our beaten souls out, and as we drove home dazed, confused, and hungry it dawned on me that I had paid $325 for a very poorly executed concept and presentation. We have always been more than happy to spend on good food and service. But frankly, this whole experience let us feeling scammed. There are a lot of things that can be said about such an experience and restaurant, but I will kindly just say that this is a bad restaurant. I can not implore upon you enough to avoid making the same mistake.
Don J.
A great addition to the Jacksonville food scene. Friendly service with a broad selection of wine.Food quality a notch above.
Casey Z.
Lovely menu, intimate and comfortable dining room and the wine list comprised of Johan and Cowhorn offerings is EXTENSIVE and so fun to pair with dishes. Excellent food, service and wine!
Amy S.
Amazing food and atmosphere. The wine was all biodynamic and delicious. The service was really great, the servers who helped us were very friendly and knowledgeable. Glad we could get a reservation!
Molly G.
What a lovely place! Great wine, delicious food and a very sweet ambiance. Our server was knowledgeable about the kitchen and wine collection. When they didn't know they were willing to ask the chef directly.We had a great romantic evening, thank you!
Today was the first day they opened for a wine club members diner. We made a reservation for 7:15. We were seated once we walked in. The place is tiny and there is seating for maybe 20 guests. Every table was full, seating is tight and it reminded me of a restaurant in New York City. The restaurant design is very nice. The waitresses are super friendly and wonderful. We ordered a flat bread, arugula salad, salmon and the mushroom pasta. We ate family style and shared everything between the two of us. It was delicious. The wine because it is Cowhorn was incredible. We got the Johan pinot noir. The waitress said it was a special bottle. We had an amazing experience and definitely will be back. They have really raised the bar for Jacksonville restaurants.
leslie lundin
Went to the soft opening tonight and I think this will be the best restaurant in Jacksonville. The food was fresh and creative. Everything was fabulous along with the reasonably priced Cowhorn and Johan wines. Imo it's a hit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What to do in Southern Oregon
We are so happy to see this space transformed into a beautiful and intimate restaurant serving farm to fork dishes alongside their fantastic wines. They source their ingredients from their own gardens as well as local farms and purveyors creating stunning and flavorful dishes.We started our meal with their BLT Salad topped with Rogue Creamery Blue Cheese. For our entrees Gary chose their Steak with Chimichurri and Pickled Onions and I had their Garganelli Pasta topped with fresh shaved Black Truffles. Both dishes were divine! The steak was so tender and my pasta was well balanced with hand rolled pasta and packed full of mushrooms. We also couldn't resist their Carrots Gochujang heirloom carrots with carrot butter, carrot latkes and paneer cheese. I will be craving this dish!Dessert we had their Pear and Almond Tart, and Butterscotch pot de creme. Both were wonderful but the Butterscotch stole the show with its buttery caramel creaminess.Reservations are highly recommended.Kid-friendliness: No kids menu. Kids that aren't picky would enjoy the food. Eclectic menu with unique flavors.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dee E.
This is a great new place to go to enjoy excellent food and wine! The restaurant is very small and very cozy., which provides a nice local-feeling ambience. The fried chicken salad was so good / the dressing was fresh and creamy with a hint of heat and the house-made pasta with Lamb Ragu was complex and delicious as well. They have a nice wine list and an option for Italian style sodas mixed to order. We're looking forward to a return visit!
Larry E.
I always enjoy going to a restaurant's official grand opening and putting the new business on Yelp for others to consider. There's a certain fresh energy I find captivating from the front of house staff as well as in the kitchen. Sure, there is usually a bit of confusion as everyone begins to settle into their tasks, but it's really nice to see it in action. This new establishment is a great mix of culinary variety paired with a wine bar vibe. Lots of wonderful food options that are crafted by a seasoned chef (Tim Payne) who utilizes local ingredients including those grown in their own garden. Their wine list includes locally grown varietals from both Cowhorn and Johan vineyards. The selection of entrees I tried for their first lunch service was fried chicken chopped salad and tagliatelle pasta with a lamb merguez (Ragu). Both were prepared beautifully and tasted great.Trust...
Overpriced and anything but Oregonian. Californians and tourists will like this pretentious setting but I sure miss the Mustard Seed.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 3
I went for a date night with my boyfriend and we loved it. Quant yet luxurious little spot nestled in Jacksonville, Oregon. So happy to have this spot so close to where we live! It used to be a breakfast spot before and they did a fantastic job with the remodel. So luxurious. Their wait staff was accommodating and professional finding the perfect wine for me off their extensive list. I loved their Jazzy Juice. He got their burger which he loved and I got their house-made tagliatelle. It was delicious. I have heard incredible things about their chef from all over the valley. So glad we got a chance to try it. We will definitely be back! Can’t wait to take the gals. 10/10 highly recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Intimate restaurant experience. Very unique for Jacksonville. Outstanding food, from the gochujang carrot appetizer to the local mushroom pasta to the butterscotch caramel dessert. And, of course, their delicious wines. And excellent service, as well! Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garganelli Pasta with Black Truffle
It's hard to decide where to start this review because the entire experience from beginning to end was extremely underwhelming and disappointing.Being fans of Cowhorn Winery we decided to celebrate our anniversary here and treat our friends to dinner at the same time. The derailment began before we had even arrived at the restaurant. One hour prior to our reservation we received a phone call to firmly remind us that we had a two hour time limit and we would be expected to clear the table in said time. This was extremely poor etiquette and took a bit of enthusiasm out of our mood. Upon arriving at the restaurant we were promptly seated and just as quickly reminded once again that there was a two hour time limit. At this point this was outright rude and in poor taste. Things only got worse from here. First the dining room was cramped and freezing. As you looked around you could not help notice all the guest sitting with their coats and sweaters on, huddled over their plates like a Siberian soup kitchen. It was a 28 degree evening and the front door was like a subway entrance. There was a steady stream of people coming in and going out to use the restroom, and we were constantly blasted with freezing air. Yes, you have to go out to the shed to use the restroom. By the time we received our first bottle of wine and multiple appetizers, nearly one hour had passed. The anxiety of the time limit was building rapidly and it was hard to focus and enjoy ourselves. The house made bread was not warmed through and the butter it was served with was a salt bomb. The butter may in fact been pulled from the Dead Sea. The rest of the appetizers were your standard bar food fare. Once the entrees arrived we were left grossly underwhelmed. The salmon was MIA and thus I got the halibut. The rest of the party ordered the tartine and two different pasta dishes, and all the entrees were dead on arrival. The halibut was Luke warm, under seasoned, and sitting atop drowning spinach that was not properly trimmed; the whole bowl was a cold, soggy mess. The tartine was basically an appetizer claiming to be an entree, and both the pasta dishes were under seasoned as well and a gummy clump. At this point we were all suspiciously looking at the butter and realized where all the seasoning had gone. If things were not bad enough, about 15 minutes into the disappointing entrees we were kindly provided with a 20 minute warning and asked if we would like to order dessert. We actually had more than 20 minutes, and had to uncomfortably do some basic math with our server to confirm our remaining time.Now, I completely understand the need to turn tables, but if you tout yourself as fine dinning and charge on the upper scale for this area, then you better ensure your guests are comfortable, not rushed, and may actually want to return.Four entrees, two bottles of wine, and the unfinished appetizer all staring at us, and the pressure of ordering dessert so we could quickly vacate was enough discomfort. I asked for the check. There was not one clean dish on the table. We dragged our beaten souls out, and as we drove home dazed, confused, and hungry it dawned on me that I had paid $325 for a very poorly executed concept and presentation. We have always been more than happy to spend on good food and service. But frankly, this whole experience let us feeling scammed.There are a lot of things that can be said about such an experience and restaurant, but I will kindly just say that this is a bad restaurant. I can not implore upon you enough to avoid making the same mistake.P.S. The numerous five star submissions without a single comment should not be trusted.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 3
I decided to treat my 87 year old mother to lunch experience I understood to be a nice restaurant. We parked a couple of blocks away because she wanted to walk a bit. My mother walks with a cane and is very slow. It took 15 minutes to walk the distance and we arrived at 2:41. They were all but filled with two tables available. The hostess took a minute to get to us, by then my mother was in pain from her walk and standing to wait for the hostess wasn’t easy for her. The hostess informed us that they stopped servicing lunch at 2:30 as the kitchen needed three hours to set up for dinner. We turned around and walked back to the car in pouring down rain, (I hadn’t grabbed the umbrella when we parked) bad me. By the time we got back to the car my mother was soaking and exhausted from her outing. All she wanted to do was go home. Though we were 11 minutes past there lunch cut off time, (we had never been and I was unaware of there lunch hours) it was profoundly unkind for her to turn us away. We won’t be returning.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
It's hard to decide where to start this review because the entire experience from beginning to end was extremely underwhelming and disappointing. Being fans of Cowhorn Winery we decided to celebrate our anniversary here and treat our friends to dinner at the same time. The derailment began before we had even arrived at the restaurant. One hour prior to our reservation we received a phone call to firmly remind us that we had a two hour time limit and we would be expected to clear the table in said time. This was extremely poor etiquette and took a bit of enthusiasm out of our mood. Upon arriving at the restaurant we were promptly seated and just as quickly reminded once again that there was a two hour time limit. At this point this was outright rude and in poor taste. Things only got worse from here. First the dinning room was cramped and freezing. As you looked around you could not help notice all the guest sitting with their coats and sweaters on, huddled over their plates like a Siberian soup kitchen. It was a 28 degree evening and the front door was like a subway entrance. There was a steady stream of people coming in and going out to use the restroom, and we were constantly blasted with freezing air. Yes, you have to go out to the shed to use the restroom. By the time we received our first bottle of wine and multiple appetizers, nearly one hour had passed. The anxiety of the time limit was building rapidly and it was hard to focus and enjoy ourselves. The house made bread was not warmed through and the butter it was served with was a salt bomb. The butter may in fact been pulled from the Dead Sea. The rest of the appetizers were your standard bar food fare. Once the entrees arrived we were left grossly underwhelmed. The salmon was MIA and thus I got the halibut. The rest of the party ordered the tartine and two different pasta dishes, and all the entrees were dead on arrival. The halibut was Luke warm, under seasoned, and sitting atop drowning spinach that was not properly trimmed; the whole bowl was a cold, soggy mess. The tartine was basically an appetizer claiming to be an entree, and both the pasta dishes were under seasoned as well and a gummy clump. At this point we were all suspiciously looking at the butter and realized where all the seasoning had gone. If things were not bad enough, about 15 minutes into the disappointing entrees we were kindly provided with a 20 minute warning and asked if we would like to order dessert. We actually had more than 20 minutes, and had to uncomfortably do some basic math with our server to confirm our remaining time. Now I completely understand the need to turn tables, but if you tout yourself as fine dinning and charge on the upper scale for this area, then you better ensure your guests are comfortable, not rushed, and may actually want to return. Four entrees, two bottles of wine, and the unfinished appetizer all staring at us, and the pressure of ordering dessert so we could quickly vacate was enough discomfort. I asked for the check. There was not one clean dish on the table. We dragged our beaten souls out, and as we drove home dazed, confused, and hungry it dawned on me that I had paid $325 for a very poorly executed concept and presentation. We have always been more than happy to spend on good food and service. But frankly, this whole experience let us feeling scammed. There are a lot of things that can be said about such an experience and restaurant, but I will kindly just say that this is a bad restaurant. I can not implore upon you enough to avoid making the same mistake.
A great addition to the Jacksonville food scene. Friendly service with a broad selection of wine.Food quality a notch above.
Lovely menu, intimate and comfortable dining room and the wine list comprised of Johan and Cowhorn offerings is EXTENSIVE and so fun to pair with dishes. Excellent food, service and wine!
Amazing food and atmosphere. The wine was all biodynamic and delicious. The service was really great, the servers who helped us were very friendly and knowledgeable. Glad we could get a reservation!
What a lovely place! Great wine, delicious food and a very sweet ambiance. Our server was knowledgeable about the kitchen and wine collection. When they didn't know they were willing to ask the chef directly.We had a great romantic evening, thank you!
Restaurantji Recommends
Today was the first day they opened for a wine club members diner. We made a reservation for 7:15. We were seated once we walked in. The place is tiny and there is seating for maybe 20 guests. Every table was full, seating is tight and it reminded me of a restaurant in New York City. The restaurant design is very nice. The waitresses are super friendly and wonderful. We ordered a flat bread, arugula salad, salmon and the mushroom pasta. We ate family style and shared everything between the two of us. It was delicious. The wine because it is Cowhorn was incredible. We got the Johan pinot noir. The waitress said it was a special bottle. We had an amazing experience and definitely will be back. They have really raised the bar for Jacksonville restaurants.
Went to the soft opening tonight and I think this will be the best restaurant in Jacksonville. The food was fresh and creative. Everything was fabulous along with the reasonably priced Cowhorn and Johan wines. Imo it's a hit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We are so happy to see this space transformed into a beautiful and intimate restaurant serving farm to fork dishes alongside their fantastic wines. They source their ingredients from their own gardens as well as local farms and purveyors creating stunning and flavorful dishes.We started our meal with their BLT Salad topped with Rogue Creamery Blue Cheese. For our entrees Gary chose their Steak with Chimichurri and Pickled Onions and I had their Garganelli Pasta topped with fresh shaved Black Truffles. Both dishes were divine! The steak was so tender and my pasta was well balanced with hand rolled pasta and packed full of mushrooms. We also couldn't resist their Carrots Gochujang heirloom carrots with carrot butter, carrot latkes and paneer cheese. I will be craving this dish!Dessert we had their Pear and Almond Tart, and Butterscotch pot de creme. Both were wonderful but the Butterscotch stole the show with its buttery caramel creaminess.Reservations are highly recommended.Kid-friendliness: No kids menu. Kids that aren't picky would enjoy the food. Eclectic menu with unique flavors.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is a great new place to go to enjoy excellent food and wine! The restaurant is very small and very cozy., which provides a nice local-feeling ambience. The fried chicken salad was so good / the dressing was fresh and creamy with a hint of heat and the house-made pasta with Lamb Ragu was complex and delicious as well. They have a nice wine list and an option for Italian style sodas mixed to order. We're looking forward to a return visit!
I always enjoy going to a restaurant's official grand opening and putting the new business on Yelp for others to consider. There's a certain fresh energy I find captivating from the front of house staff as well as in the kitchen. Sure, there is usually a bit of confusion as everyone begins to settle into their tasks, but it's really nice to see it in action. This new establishment is a great mix of culinary variety paired with a wine bar vibe. Lots of wonderful food options that are crafted by a seasoned chef (Tim Payne) who utilizes local ingredients including those grown in their own garden. Their wine list includes locally grown varietals from both Cowhorn and Johan vineyards. The selection of entrees I tried for their first lunch service was fried chicken chopped salad and tagliatelle pasta with a lamb merguez (Ragu). Both were prepared beautifully and tasted great.Trust...