Woodsman Dining — Restaurant in Oregon

I give this a two overall due to the fact we didn't stick around for the entrée and because our waitress was very sweet.

The place is woefully dark outside with nearly no lighting to identify it at night.

Inside it was a jarring mishmash of 80% southwestern decoration with 20% traditional Thai imagery which isn't a bad thing, however it seemed like it was trying to do both too much and ended up doing neither. The place smelled clean, albeit clean like disinfectant and didn't have a smell like you'd expect a half Thai restaurant to have.

It is also important to note that the website prices are off by about +2 USD, give or take. At the front of the restaurant is a laminated sign citing increased cost for supplies and wages (among other things) as the culprit of the price increase.

I ordered the jalapeno poppers to start and about 15 minutes later they arrived. Taking a bite, I found they were frozen in the center and looking closer at them I found they bore a shocking resemblance to the jalapeno poppers you can buy from the frozen section of WinCo for 2.50 USD a box. These poppers were 10 USD.

For the entrée I ordered a burger for 15.00+ USD and requested the patty cooked medium rare. I was told by our lovely waitress that the patties are all frozen and they don't cook them to order, just until they're fully done.

When I told my waitress about the poppers, she was very apologetic and took them at once, saying they'd bring me a fresh plate. After mulling it over, we decided to pass on the entrée and leave. I told my waitress who understood my decision and wished my partner and I a good night.

In summary, this place has heart and has decent bones, but it desperately needs some upgrades to remain relevant and acceptable with growing standards.

The entire exterior needs to be re-done as, in my personal opinion, it's very rough. The interior would do well with a professional consultation and, at least the appetizers and kitchen need to be more strictly managed and curated.

At this time, I cannot recommend visiting Woodsman Dining. I may have missed out on the entree's but I had a total lack of confidence once I got the appetizer and I don't walk out of a restaurant after ordering very often. Truth be told, this is the very first time I have ever done so.

Small businesses are important to the culture of our towns and cities and while it's important to support them, it's equally important to maintain a baseline acceptability where quality and atmosphere are concerned.

This review is based entirely upon my honest experience in the short time I was in...

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