Urban Decanter

4.9

78 Reviews

$30 and under

Bistro

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2 people

16 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Good for groups

In the heart of downtown Forest Grove, Urban Decanter is warm and inviting with its wood fired oven, open kitchen and unique wine selection all in the historic Anderson Building. Chef Jeremy is inspired by seasonal produce from our local farmers, and our wines are all hand selected with care and attention to small producers from around the globe. Fresh fish, delicious pastas and our signature short ribs and housemade desserts make Urban Decanter a terrific atmosphere for any event. Special occasions, after a day of wine tasting in the Valley or just a quick, casual bite, Urban Decanter delivers excellent service and food to your table.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Bistro, Wine Bar, Contemporary American
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 15:00–21:00
Phone number
(503) 359-7678
Website
http://www.urbandecanter.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Would you like to use our space for a private event? Please let us know! Our kitchen will curate a hand-crafted meal special to the occasion with ingredients sourced from local farmers, while our in house selection offers the perfect pairing for any celebration.

Location
2001 Main St, Forest Grove, OR 97116-2334
Area
Forest Grove
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Wine with Andy! Oak Influence
US$35.00 - US$40.00 per person
Prepaid
12 Apr 2025 only
15:00
This low key, informal and fun series will be taught by dipWSET Andy McVay. DipWSET is the highest level of wine education through the Wine & Spirits Education Trust! After nearly 20 years in the production side of the wine industry, Andy has joined the client-facing game. He’s taking his love of wine, education, and sustainability and crafting some incredible hands-on classes for you. Each class begins at 3:00pm and is 1 hour long (15 minute grace period for the technical class). Classes are "educational" or "technical". The educational classes are full of basic and intermediate information. They include a glass of wine and notes. Technical classes include the specific wines pertaining to the lesson.
Wine with Andy! Bubbles Part 1
US$25.00 - US$30.00 per person
Prepaid
24 May 2025 only
15:00
This low key, informal and fun series will be taught by dipWSET Andy McVay. DipWSET is the highest level of wine education through the Wine & Spirits Education Trust! After nearly 20 years in the production side of the wine industry, Andy has joined the client-facing game. He’s taking his love of wine, education, and sustainability and crafting some incredible hands-on classes for you. Each class begins at 3:00pm and is 1 hour long (15 minute grace period for the technical class). Classes are "educational" or "technical". The educational classes are full of basic and intermediate information. They include a glass of wine and notes. Technical classes include the specific wines pertaining to the lesson.
Wine with Andy! Bubbles Part 2
US$35.00 - US$40.00 per person
Prepaid
21 Jun 2025 only
15:00
This low key, informal and fun series will be taught by dipWSET Andy McVay. DipWSET is the highest level of wine education through the Wine & Spirits Education Trust! After nearly 20 years in the production side of the wine industry, Andy has joined the client-facing game. He’s taking his love of wine, education, and sustainability and crafting some incredible hands-on classes for you. Each class begins at 3:00pm and is 1 hour long (15 minute grace period for the technical class). Classes are "educational" or "technical". The educational classes are full of basic and intermediate information. They include a glass of wine and notes. Technical classes include the specific wines pertaining to the lesson.

BurrataUS$16.00
Served with olive & artichoke tapenade, housemade pesto & warm baguette
MeatballsUS$14.00
Served with red sauce, melted cheese & fresh baguette
Artichoke DipUS$10.00
The perfect mix of artichokes & cheese make this a UD favorite
Crab CakeUS$15.00
housemade red crab cake, arugula remoulade
Cheese BreadUS$9.00
housemade focaccia, mozzarella, pesto
Stuffed Portobello US$13.00
roasted mushroom, ricotta, spinach
Side of Roasted VegetablesUS$7.00
seasonally selected fresh veggies
Caesar SaladUS$7.00
crispy romaine, lemon anchovy dressing, parmesan, crouton
Seasonal SaladUS$15.00
ask about the current selection!

Pasta

Short Rib RaguUS$29.00
fresh pappardelle pasta, our beef short rib red sauce, parmesan
Pesto GnocchiUS$16.00
fresh potato dumpling, pesto, spinach, mozzarella
Creamy PappardelleUS$16.00
fresh pasta, porcini cream sauce, spinach
Bucatini and Red SauceUS$16.00
fresh pasta, signature red sauce, basil, parmesan

Woodfired Specialties

Prime Grade Strip LoinUS$44.00
8oz, garlic mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, crispy shallot, garlic rosemary butter
Ovevn Braised Short RibsUS$30.00
garlic mashed potatoes, mushrooms, au jus
Half Cornish Game HenUS$25.00
small chicken, au gratin potato , roasted veg

What 78 people are saying

Urban Decanter reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Portland / Oregon
Good for special occasions
Westside
Best Overall
Westside
Best Food
Westside
Best Ambience
Westside
Best Value
Westside
Good for groups
Westside
Neighbourhood gem
Westside
Great for fine wines
Westside
Romantic
Westside
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Urban Decanter in Forest Grove is a delightful culinary gem that offers "fabulous" dishes like Lemongrass Halibut and Black Cod, a "great wine selection," and a "warm, inviting" atmosphere. The staff is consistently praised for being "amazing" and "knowledgeable," enhancing the overall dining experience. Highly recommended!

78 Reviews

D
Dave
Portland1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I think I just had the best Tenderloin and Mashed Potatoes that I've ever eaten.
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Michael VIP
Portland5 reviews
4.0
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
This is a cute restaurant in a newly revitalized portion of downtown Forest Grove. It was very busy when we arrived for our reservation with two large parties sat nearby. We were sat promptly and then seen by the wait staff in an appropriate amount of time. The drinks were well balanced and good, the appetizers (burrata and meatballs) were delicious. The two large parties left and then our server simply did not check on us again. We could see her doing cleaning and talking with other staff but she only reappeared for the check. The entrees were good, but took far too long to come out and we had to prompt the staff for another round of drinks. Overall, very decent food somewhat ruined by a less than stellar service.
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Jeff
Portland3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Go to a for a close, predictable dinner experience.
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Tim
Portland3 reviews
4.0
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Upon checking in, the hostess (alway waitress) said they had just given our table away, but they were working on clearing another. This statement left us feeling less than adequate. Cocktails were ordered and the waitress tried to change up an iconic limoncello by adding club soda, we declined the offer and enjoyed it as intended, it was a delicious treat. The beet salad was great!! The short rib ragu pasta was delicious, even though it needed a bit more sauce. And the braised short ribs were also great!! They have the makings of a wonderful eatery and I hope they succeed.
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Janet
Portland1 review
5.0
Dined on 22 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The warm beet salad was worth the trip. I truly wish that the chefs would use just a pinch or two of salt in the pasta water or the sauce so that the delicate flavors would be enhanced. There’s a very one-note, flour forward flavor in my opinion. I can always ask for salt at the table — have and will continue to do so if necessary.
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Alabama4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love this place!
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Phillip
Portland5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a great place with great food! Service is exceptional and they have such an amazing selection of wines. Best place in Forest Grove and one of the best in the state.
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David VIP
Portland1 review
5.0
Dined on 5 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love the staff, the food, and the experience. Perfect for any occasion. Staff is so knowledgeable about wine and the local scene.
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Phillip
Portland5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great place to have great food and great wine. Service is superb!
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marcus VIP
Houston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
They are always absolutely amazing here!! Love the cocktails and food options!! This is best restaurant in Forest grove!!
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FAQs

Urban Decanter is rated 4.9 stars by 78 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

16 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

2001 Main St, Forest Grove, OR 97116-2334

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Forest Grove
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 15:00–21:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Bistro, Wine Bar, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.urbandecanter.com/
Phone number
(503) 359-7678
Private party facilities
Would you like to use our space for a private event? Please let us know! Our kitchen will curate a hand-crafted meal special to the occasion with ingredients sourced from local farmers, while our in house selection offers the perfect pairing for any celebration.

Urban Decanter

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Wine with Andy! Oak Influence

Wine with Andy! Bubbles Part 1

Wine with Andy! Bubbles Part 2

Light Snacks

Warm Marinated Olives with orange and chileUS$8.00

Meat & Cheese BoardUS$20.00

Appetizers

BurrataUS$16.00

MeatballsUS$14.00

Artichoke DipUS$10.00

Crab CakeUS$15.00

Cheese BreadUS$9.00

Stuffed Portobello US$13.00

Side of Roasted VegetablesUS$7.00

Caesar SaladUS$7.00

Seasonal SaladUS$15.00

Pasta

Short Rib RaguUS$29.00

Pesto GnocchiUS$16.00

Creamy PappardelleUS$16.00

Bucatini and Red SauceUS$16.00

Woodfired Specialties

Prime Grade Strip LoinUS$44.00

Ovevn Braised Short RibsUS$30.00

Half Cornish Game HenUS$25.00

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