Conservatory Bar — Restaurant in McMinnville

Alright, I gave this a 2, because the staff was friendly enough etc, no issue there. Other than I think the bartender was new and didn't make the normal Mosscow Mule correctly, their Mulberry was amazing though per usual. HOWEVER if you like paying out the keester for the most bland food you've ever had (didn't even have salt and pepper shakers at the tables at the very least to have some sort of flavor) or a brisket that is soaked in whatever sugary concoction, or a Cuban sandwich that uses sweet pickles? Let's just make it all sugar on the plate right? A soaked bun that the brisket came on that falls apart as soon as you pick it up (maybe toast it?) I would have tried harder to pick it up and make it work if i didn't think I'd need an insulin shot after. A balsamic vinegertte that tastes of nothing but oil (yes i mixed it up before using) and a poutine that would make a Canadian cry, and apologize to the chef who made it. Then this is 100% the place for you.

I've been here several times, what happened? The staff looked 12 years old in the kitchen, so maybe they lost their kitchen staff they had? Not sure, 100% won't be back though, its too overpriced for us blue collar people who received glares from all the hipsters. I can go so many other places in the area if I wanted to hear rich pretentious people complain about having too much money, and just not enough time to spend it, and I wouldn't go hungry and have a bill for $75 (including the tip because we aren't monsters)For two meals and 2 drinks. Back to my lower class hole I crawled out from....

We invited my brother-in-law and his girlfriend to cocktails so we could get to know her better. Girlfriend-in-law paid the bill! suh-WEET! Even when I tried to pay the second round, she told the bartender not to accept my payment. haha

Even if I had paid, I would still like this place and their cocktails.

It is a nice atmosphere, not too loud, comfortable seating, warm whimsical decorations, friendly service, and clean bathrooms.

They have a large list of cocktails, mocktails and other non-alcoholic beverages, as well as beer and wine.

They can make all the traditional cocktails. A regular told me the manhattan is top notch, but the cherries aren’t the best he’s seen. Cherry seemed alright to me. They also have several house cocktails and a few specials to choose from.

Between us 4, we tried several different cocktails. We even tried the house cocktail designed for the bitterest of liqueurs, Jeppson’s Malört. All were deemed tasty by all!

They offer several food items from a full kitchen, including appetizers, sandwiches, salads, breakfast, and dinner. They even have veggie burger, gluten free crackers, and gluten free (GF) fried chicken! ! !

Free parking on the street. No minors allowed, bummer… l’d like it better if kids were allowed, but it’s so good it’s gets the 5th star.

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The ambiance had me excited the moment I first walked in the door of this place, especially as a plant and nature lover.

I've been taking photos of their drinks for years, and raving about their food on social media, but hadn't left a review yet!

I'll be back to add more pictures to this review. The drinks are alchemical masterpieces, garnished with garden treasures like nasturtium or Rosemary, slivers of coconut, glasses rimmed with creative mixes such as chili and strawberry powder (I'd have never thought of it, but it works!)

The fried portabello mushrooms and smoked salmon and goat cheese salad are items we order on repeat. They've recently added some new menu items and I was ecstatic to see duck.

Let me tell you, they work the same magic with that duck as they do with everything else they make. Flavor combinations one might not have thought of, but work so well you could never go back to the mundane and be satisfied again.

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