Vineyard Bar and Grill — Restaurant in Newberg

Note: this is a new establishment so any reviews earlier than March 2023 are for the old spot. This review is for the current one.

TL;DR: This place is awesome and you should definitely try it out. It has a little something for everyone.

We stopped in here with the family expecting Korean BBQ but it's under new ownership. So we jumped in feet first anyway because that's what we do. From eating Wolfgang's steak in Beverly Hills to burgers in the middle of nowhere I review them all.

Atmosphere: Fantastic. Great design, sharp and clean, and fits well into the "wine country" vibe of this downtown area.

Food: Phenomenal. What we ordered fits into the "bar food" category. However none of this is something you'd find at a dive. Everything was crafted from high quality ingredients, well prepared, and everything had a "twist" to it. It's clear the chef has put an intense focus on everything here to make it exceptional. It was unique in a subtle way that really brought out the flavor.

My wife loved the "special recipe" clam chowder and she could easily be one of the most picky clam chowder critics in the country. If clam chowder is your thing, you should try it.

Service: The service was incredible. Once walking in we felt like we might be under dressed, because the place looks "fancy". We spontaneously popped in. But the server quickly put as at ease and chatted us up. Very friendly and attentive and made us feel welcome.

She wasted no time making sure everything was perfect, and explained our options and the intentions of this new restaurant.

Price: The price was in line with what I would expect. It's not as cheap as a greasy dive, but you're not getting low quality dive food or service. It's not so high that you're shocked at the bill. Worth every penny.

This restaurant strikes me as a "passion project". The owner is the chef, and he's trying to make a name in a trendy little downtown area with lots of wine tourism. I'm not a wine person so I can't speak to that. However, this restaurant fits the "vibe" perfectly and the attention to detail really pays off for you. I would absolutely recommend this establishment and...

Been meaning to check out Vineyard Grill since the new owners and finally made it in to the bar to have a beer and get some take out. Pleasantly surprised to see Michelle tending bar. Ordered clam chowder, mac & cheese, and the Reuben. By far the best pastrami Reuben I've tasted. Clam chowder and mac and cheese were both 10's. (Better than two fives!) Planning on hitting the restaurant with the wife soon to try the entrees. As far as the dive bar comment, it's definitely NOT a dive bar. Nice atmosphere and they even have two nice pool tables. Chef James definitely pays attention to...

We went here for lunch with my son and daughter-in-law. My wife and I had already had a light lunch a while before we went so we only had a cup of clam chowder and some lattes. I was very disappointed that we had already eaten because the clam chowder was the best I have ever had (I was raised on Ivar’s so I know good chowder). It was served with a half slice of bacon that they had candied and finished with just a perfect touch of spice. The waiter was very friendly and good humored even when the bad puns began flowing. Service was quick and efficient. We will definitely...