Willamette Valley Grill

06/22/09

I think I've died and gone to heaven!

by sassyirishgirl

I took my husband and kids here for an early Father's Day dinner and our experience was exceptional! I'll start by saying that this evening was all about the little things... first, it was very easy to find (just off I-5 at the Red Lion hotel on Market St), and once we arrived we were catered to by our waiter like we were the only customers he had. The atmosphere was very intimate and would be perfect for a date night alone (especially the booth in the back with the optional curtain : ), yet we felt very comfortable being there with our two young children as well. Now to the food... Amazing, flavorful, mouthwatering, deliciousness is just the tip of the iceberg. Everything we ordered from the fondue to the salads, the steak and shrimp... was impeccable! They brilliantly melded spices, herbs and sauces in combinations that I'm still trying to decipher as to what was used. Our kids said their food was "awesome" and are already asking when we can go back! We all left there with our pallets satisfied, full to our eyeballs and thrilled with the staff and our overall experience... and for the amount of food we ordered, they were very reasonable. Oh and did I mention... we drove from Battle Ground, WA to Salem, OR to have dinner here! (that's 74 miles one way) And we'll do it again, because it's absolutely worth the drive!

• Pros: Amazing food
• Cons: They don't have more than one location