Cozy, intimate wine country bistro & cocktail bar serving seasonal, locally sourced plates, craft cocktails, and Willamette Valley wines set in a historic 1886 building.

Electric lights shine on Evans Street in McMinnville in front of Thistle Restaurant

Looking through the window on Evans Street in McMinnville into the bar at Thistle Restaurant

Executive Chef John Thomas deglazes a pan of roasted vegetables

Owner Patrick presents the menu in a dimly lit dining room at Thistle Restaurant. Western decor is visible.

A dark wood sideboard with plates, glasses, and kitchen utensils on it, decorated with candles, a large vase of dried branches, and small decorative items. Mounted on the white wall above is a pair of antlers.

Execute Chef John Thomas prepares a dish

Executive Chef John Thomas prepares a dish in a darkened kitchen at Thistle Restaurant

A dining room with a wooden table set for four, with water bottles and glasses. There are black chairs, one gray chair, a large mirror on the wall, hanging light bulbs, and wallpaper with a black and white botanical pattern on one wall.

A glass of a cocktail with ice and a cherry on top on a wooden bar counter, with two metallic jiggers in front and a blurred background of a cozy kitchen or bar area.

Chef John cooking in a restaurant kitchen, wearing glasses, a backward cap, and a black t-shirt, stirring a skillet with food on a stove.

Plan Your Visit

Join us for cocktails and dinner!