The Joel Palmer House

Name: The Joel Palmer House
Address: 600 Ferry St, Dayton, OR, United States, 97114
Telephone: (503) 864-2995
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.5

4.5

2011 Reviews

$50 and over

Contemporary American

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2 people

22 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 2 times today

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, Regional American (Northwest)
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 16:30–20:30
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
Area
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 2,011 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

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Portland / Oregon
Innovative
Portland / Oregon
Great for fine wines
Willamette Valley
Most Booked

Review summary

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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."

2,011 Reviews

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William
Portland
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience from start to finish! Go for the omakase menu and be sure to have one of the sommeliers choose one of their fantastic wines to pair with everything.
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Reid
Portland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 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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Pamela
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 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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Mark
Portland
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 12 December 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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Carl
VIP
Portland
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 6 December 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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Karrie
Jackson Hole
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 1 December 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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Tina
Portland
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 1 December 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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Malcolm
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 3 November 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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Trish
Baltimore
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on 30 October 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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Brett
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 27 October 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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The Joel Palmer House is rated 4.5 stars by 2011 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

22 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 2 times today

600 Ferry St, Dayton, OR 97114

Additional information

Cross Street
6th
Area
Dayton
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 16:30–20:30
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Regional 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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The Joel Palmer House

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What 2,011 people are saying

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