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Located along the Willamette River, Oregon City is a former lumber town full of parks and historic buildings. Historically, Oregon City has not been known for great food, but these 10 restaurants are changing the game and giving the city something to brag about.

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Ranee’s On Main

Bar, Restaurant, Pub Grub, American, Wine, Beer, Cocktails, Fast Food

Red Pork Pot Roast
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Ranee’s On Main is a neighborhood bar and grill with friendly, fun, and helpful service. With the community feel of a dive bar and the upscale dining of a restaurant, Ranee’s is loved for its great breakfast offering, and especially its superb Bloody Mary selections. The simple bar and grill has a diverse menu, and prices are great during happy hour. Grab a beer and something delicious such as the prime rib or bacon and blue burger, and hunker down in Ranee’s to watch a sports game.

Weinhard Grill

Restaurant, American, Steakhouse, Beer, Pub Grub, Fast Food

Fish and Chips
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Weinhard Grill serves fine American cuisine for lunch and dinner. The restaurant is closed Sunday and Monday, but there are special offers every other day, along with the range of dishes on the everyday menu. Try ‘Mom’s Pot Roast,’ slow-roasted meat served with mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables. The homemade artichoke heart ravioli is another great dish prepared with made-from-scratch lemon beurre blanc. The décor at Weinhard Grill is classy and fun, and the food makes the restaurant a hit.

The Highland Stillhouse

Pub, Restaurant, Pub Grub, Wine, Beer, Cocktails, American

The Highland Stillhouse, Oregon City
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Enjoy a genuine pub atmosphere at The Highland Stillhouse. Modeled after a Scottish pub, the interior of the restaurant is dark and cozy, inviting you to stay a while with one of the menu’s classic British dishes. Try a pub favorite like cottage pie, fish and chips, pasties, or haggis. The pub also has a great selection of British beers and a full wall of single malt scotch; claimed to be the largest selection in the Portland area. With a patio overlooking the Willamette River, The Highland Stillhouse has a relaxing outdoor eating area as well.

Yvonne’s

Restaurant, American, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Coffee, Tea , Fast Food

Visit Yvonne’s for a home-cooked breakfast or brunch. The hearty dishes and friendly staff will help you start your day right. Try a comfort food classic such as buttermilk biscuits served with either sausage or mushroom gravy, or sample one of Yvonne’s more creative dishes like the salted caramel pancake. The rosemary hash browns, a side dish that comes with many entrées, is a customer favorite. All meals are made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, hormone-free meat, and cage-free eggs.

Singer Hill Café

Cafe, Restaurant, American, Vegan, Vegetarian, Coffee, Tea , Pastries, Fast Food

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This family-owned restaurant serves sandwiches, salads, pastries and more, using the best ingredients possible. The atmosphere is perfect for a casual lunch, and it is especially great for those who appreciate sustainable dining. Singer Hill Café uses sustainable practices like vermiculture, recycling, local and organic products, and also provides vegetarian and vegan options. Attached to the café, an art gallery and gift shop are full of locally made goodies, and there is an art garden for outdoor dining, where plant life is creatively weaved into an everyday setting. A vertical garden grows inside and out on the walls of the café, giving patrons the feeling of being surrounded by nature.

Nebbiolo Wine Bar and Market

Bar, Restaurant, Wine Bar, American, Wine, Beer

Brick Oven
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Located in a historic building on Oregon City’s Main Street, Nebbiolo is a fine restaurant and wine bar, featuring globally inspired food and drinks. Choose from one of the 20-plus wines available by the glass, or order a cocktail from the fully-stocked bar. The dinner menu has larger portion entrées, and the tapas menu allows customers to choose small dishes to share. The tapas selections include salmon tacos, mushroom confit, and fresh Manila clams, while the entrée menu features pan-roasted chicken, T-bone lamb chops, mushroom ravioli, and more. Come in to enjoy good food, good wine, and live music.

Mi Famiglia

Fill up on pizza, panini, calzones and more at Mi Famiglia, a family-owned restaurant where chefs use fresh produce and high-quality meats to craft delicious Italian cuisine. Try the Holy Trinity pizza, prepared with pepperoni, Italian sausage, cremini mushrooms, mozzarella, marinara, and fresh oregano. The wood-fired thin-crust pizzas are perfectly crisp and smoky, and the dough and sauce and made from scratch every day. Enjoy the comfortable ambience indoors or on the patio.

Mi Famiglia, 701 Main St, Oregon City, OR, USA, +1 503 594 0601

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Super Torta

Customers are continuously impressed with the no-frills dining experience and authentic Mexican cuisine at Super Torta. The chefs serve huge portions of tortas, burritos, tamales, tacos, and more, and if your favorite dish is not on the menu, they will do their best to make whatever you request. Although it’s not much to look at, go to Super Torta for the friendly service and the delicious food.

El Papalote

El Papalote is a real Mexican find in Oregon City, with reasonable prices and friendly and welcoming staff who take care of customers with quick efficiency. Food is served fresh and piping hot, including tortilla chips and house-made salsa. Try the carne asada or carnitas, both of which are full of spicy flavor. The fish tacos are another good choice, combining the sweet and the spicy of pineapple salsa and chipotle sauce.

Mike’s Drive-In Restaurant

Restaurant, American, Fast Food

Todd Freeman has owned and operated Mike’s Drive-In since 1984, but the restaurant has been open since 1971. Freeman has added some variation to the menu of the small chain, but the favorite is still Mike’s Special, a deluxe burger prepared with pepper-bacon, Tillamook cheddar cheese, an egg, and home-made thousand island dressing. All food is cooked fresh to order, so it’ll take a bit longer than your typical fast food restaurant. The drive-in is known for its dozens of milkshake flavors made with fresh ingredients. Dine inside or on one of the picnic tables outside the restaurant.
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