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The Joel Palmer House, Dayton, OR

The Joel Palmer House

4.4
4.4
2010 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
  • Fancy
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Northwest
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 4:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (503) 864-2995
  • Website
    http://www.joelpalmerhouse.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Christopher Czarnecki
  • Private party facilities
    The facility is perfect for special events such as birthdays or rehearsal dinners as well as business meetings. Multiple fixed menu options from which to choose.
  • Location
    600 Ferry St, Dayton, OR 97114
  • Neighborhood
    Dayton
  • Cross street
    6th
  • Parking details
    Private Parking Lot and Street Parking available <br />2 Electric Vehicle charging stations free for use in our parking lot
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 2,010 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Portland / Oregon

    Innovative

  • Portland / Oregon

    Great for fine wines

  • Willamette Valley

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Joel Palmer House offers an exceptional dining experience in a historic mansion in Oregon. Guests rave about the "outstanding food" and "fabulous service," highlighting the unique Omakase experience and seasonal Mushroom Tasting Menu. The knowledgeable staff and exquisite presentation create a "phenomenal dining experience" perfect for special occasions, making it "a memory of a lifetime."

2,010 Reviews

  1. Pamela

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best food we have ever had anywhere in the world. Prepare to spend more money than you expect. It was worth every penny.

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  2. Reid

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had the whole meal. Expensive but AWESOME! Everything was top notch!

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  3. Mark

    Portland

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Elevated dining experience with knowledgeable staff and a mushroom influenced menu that is eclectic and exceptional. The Oregon Pinot Noir wine cellar is unsurpassed and sommelier advice that listens and utilizes a deep knowledge of local vines and winemakers. Enjoy!

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  4. Carl

    VIP

    Portland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The team at Joel Palmer House overdelivers every time we eat there—attention to detail, authentic service commitment, and the food—yes, the food. We always leave wondering how they execute on all cylinders as a small family-run operation. Anyway, you can't go wrong unless you have this wine-country experience.

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  5. Karrie

    Jackson Hole

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The dining experience was amazing. You need to be food adventurous to truly enjoy the menu. Our server was attentive & friendly. We were there over 3 hours & it was a memorable evening!

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  6. Tina

    Portland

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything dish was perfection and the sevice was amazing as always. Worth every penny.

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  7. Malcolm

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once in a lifetime dinner. All beautifully presented. Not inexpensive.

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  8. Trish

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Don’t waste your money on this over priced dining experience. We chose the most expensive dining option the Omakase $325 per person experience (not including wine). According to the description the meal was to start with a glass of Oregon sparkling wine. The som immediately tried to up sell me to a half bottle of Krug that would cost $150. We wanted to pair wine with most courses . The som got the pairing wrong on nearly every course and repeatedly suggested an Oregon Pinot would pair with every course. That was not correct. Each course had too much going on with it, too many flavors that covered the core ingredient and masked the flavor. Also too many heavy courses and not enough variety of texture. We were extremely disappointed and felt like we wasted nearly $1000.

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  9. Brett

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Speechless, what a find out here in Oregon. We had the Total Omakase experience and every course was memorable. The staff were like no other in any NYC restaurant we have been to. Every one of them was very attentive. We were greeted by Alex, the mixologist at the door. He made us a cocktail, I believe was called Honeywood Incident, I maybe wrong, a smokey rye cocktail with honey that I sipped ever so slowly. Delicious and one to savor. A special shout out to Marcus, the pastry chef whose plate of four desserts was an absolute work of art. We were beyond full at that point but ate it all. Incredible, expensive, but worth every penny. We will be back.

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  10. Maureen

    Phoenix

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is s set menu with very heavy emphasis on mushrooms. It was pricey and several of the dishes came out warm not hot. Service was excellent though.

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The Joel Palmer House is rated 4.4 stars by 2010 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
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600 Ferry St, Dayton, OR 97114

Additional information

  • Cross street
    6th
  • Neighborhood
    Dayton
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 4:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Northwest
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Parking Lot and Street Parking available <br />2 Electric Vehicle charging stations free for use in our parking lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Christopher Czarnecki
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.joelpalmerhouse.com/
  • Phone number
    (503) 864-2995
  • Private party facilities
    The facility is perfect for special events such as birthdays or rehearsal dinners as well as business meetings. Multiple fixed menu options from which to choose.
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