6 Best Farm-to-Table Restaurants in Oregon
Oregon’s farm-to-table restaurants celebrate the state’s rich agricultural heritage by serving fresh, locally sourced dishes that capture the essence of the Pacific Northwest.
- Alyana Aguja
- 3 min read
Oregon farm-to-table restaurants provide the genuine flavor of the Pacific Northwest, with fresh, local ingredients showcasing the state’s bountiful harvest. From exclusive tasting menus to historic dining rooms, these restaurants build strong relationships with local farmers, foragers, and artisans. From foraged mushrooms, grass-fed meats, to seasonal fruits and vegetables, patrons get to taste the flavors of the region at their finest, while promoting sustainable and ethical food sourcing.
1. MÄS
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Located in Ashland, MÄS provides a small 16-seat tasting menu with a focus on the Pacific Northwest abundance. Chef Josh Dorcak prepares meals such as duck breast with acorn miso and maple blossoms, and his goal is to use local ingredients. In 2022, MÄS was named one of the U.S.’s top 50 restaurants by The New York Times.
2. Pasture PDX
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Based in Portland’s Alberta Arts District, Pasture PDX is both a delicatessen and butcher shop committed to whole-animal butchery. Owners Kei Ohdera and HJ Schaible partner with Oregon farmers and ranchers to provide the meats, providing seasonal sandwiches such as roast beef and cheddar or pastrami Reubens. Pasture was listed as one of Portland’s finest new restaurants in 2022 by The Oregonian.
3. Meriwether’s Restaurant & Skyline Farm
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As Portland’s first farm-to-table restaurant, Meriwether’s has been offering seasonally changing dishes made from ingredients directly from its own Skyline Farm since 2004. Customers can have a menu that shifts seasonally, with daily-harvested produce. The restaurant’s dedication to hyper-local food guarantees a fresh and genuine dining experience.
4. JORY at The Allison Inn & Spa
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Located in Newberg, JORY presents the Willamette Valley’s flavors through a menu that highlights fresh, seasonal ingredients. The restaurant collaborates with local farmers and artisans to craft dishes that represent the area’s culinary heritage. Diners can enjoy their meals while taking in the views of the scenic vineyards and rolling hills.
5. The Joel Palmer House
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In Dayton, The Joel Palmer House is well known for mushroom-based dishes reflecting the Pacific Northwest’s rich bounty of foraged mushrooms. Locally sourced truffles and locally grown mushrooms feature in the dishes under Chef Christopher Czarnecki, continuing his family legacy. Housed in a restored 1857 home, this restaurant is unique in combining history and cuisine.
6. Thistle
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In McMinnville, Thistle is renowned for being hyper-local in its approach, creating menus in accordance with day-to-day market availability. The restaurant has a close relationship with local farmers so that the best ingredients are included in their preparations. This emphasis on locality has made Thistle one of the top farm-to-table restaurants in the nation.