Squirrels Tavern — Restaurant in Corvallis

"Squirrel"...aka Greg Little and Squirrels....ranks up there in the King And Queens of business owners and buisiness....he puts his customers 1st,oh he does...and his employees soon after and it shows from his continued success....since 1974....he is a devote owner....doing things behind the scenes...that support his help,his business and least we forget his Community.....at 65 pluss hes hard to follow!!!he just smiles,has a kind word and goes with the flow....no Djs here he is a local supporter of live and i mean lIve music....and i might say really Live everything...catch the Running of the Roses....Kentucky Derby Party....get there early...its more the the 2 mins....ask about the Derby Pie...and BBQ....How bout the annual "Community"Thanksgiving....where every one is invited!!!....its a pot luck..be sure to bring your best recipe....Greg and crew prepare for days...10 plus turkeys and rest assured fixins....how bout the daily dinner specials..... Most restaurants would plate these up for 18 to 25 dollars..not Greg barely has raised these....they are still 8 to 9. bucks...get there early they usually sell out!! Dont like the specials...the menu is rocking!!!The Kichen makes everything!!The soups....sauces. Dressings....no potato pearls here!!....last and not least one hell of selection of beers,ciders,meads,oh and along list of wines for everyones palate....goes with the dinners...and lunch....live a little enjoy the heart of Corvallis downtown learning center....treat all the help nice....and remember they Love Tips!!!! Tell them Bob sent you....theyll. Know!!!!check out the hot sauce too!!!Now go get...

I have been going to squirrels off and on for many a year now. I've always loved the squirrel Burger basket, absolutely delicious! Yesterday decided to go with my husband and my young son, I assumed that we would be okay to take our small child and sit outside since usually a lot of bars that serve food will allow minors up until a certain hour. I sat outside with my son while my husband went inside and ordered. The bartender came out and very loudly told me in front of the other patrons that "we do not allow children here, this is a bar." My bad. I even googled OLCC regarding rules concerning children in bars that serve food before we went. What I didn't appreciate was the bartender basically acting like my husband and I were stupid for trying to eat in their outside area with a child. A couple of the other patrons that were outside when this happened had told me that they also had assumed that it would be okay for kids to eat and they're outside sitting area during certain hours. If the bartender would have come out and talk to me in a halfway decent tone I wouldn't be as heated. Absolutely no reason to act like I'm stupid especially in front of that many people. I love going to squirrels, but that interaction is definitely enough to make me never want to go back. I know my patronage is just a splash in the bucket since there are so many people that absolutely love going to squirrels but I I hope somebody sees this and doesn't make the same...

David at the bar and off duty greets me with the warmth that Corvallis is flooded with. I am concerned about the food options because I came in late.

The kitchen staff, Hawkins and Drew made an exception for me and are whipping up some Chili. It arrived in a fry boat, with a Cascade 🥒 that I devoured! It was accompanied by many chips that looked kettle cooked. I fed my friend, they are happy, and I enjoyed the briney and salty snap of the pickle very much.

The barback Jeanine went through the dining area and cleaned the tables. I notice the kitchen staff cleaning the back. The upper floor had pool players, and a great many friendly faces that shared a smile with us.

I spoke with Brady the Bar Manager. He is not working, and indulges the questions I pepper him with. I am introduced to Agnes and a mysterious new friend with pink to purple gradient hair that flashed against their yellow and black sweater.

Jeremy is Kind to me, smiles and introduces me all around.

I am asked to recite a bit of alliterative poetry.

I do.

Kerry recommended an Airlie Marechel Foch. It is raspberries in the start of spring. It dazzles with an effusive cherry note. It refreshed

I snatch a bottle of Habanero salsa and lick it off my paw like a Lion.

I am happy. The night is young.

My friend relays the quality of the chili to me.

Hearty, warm, and cheesy. 🌞

Like me!

Dave told me to try the Garden Burger and the Squirrel Burger. I look forward to...