Thistle offers an intimate, cozy, and romantic atmosphere in a historic 1886 building. With only 22 seats in the dining room and additional seating at the bar, the experience feels personal and welcoming. The bar provides a more casual setting while maintaining the same warm ambiance. You can see more of our space and atmosphere on our Vibe page.

We are closed on Sundays and Mondays and open Tuesday through Saturday from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. We sometimes stay open past 9:00pm, depending on how busy the evening is. If you're planning to arrive near closing time, we recommend calling ahead to confirm we're still seating guests. (503) 472-9623

No, we're fairly casual overall. Wear what makes you comfortable.

We strongly recommend making a reservation. With only 22 seats in the main dining room, we book up quickly. Walk-ins are welcome at the bar on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to availability. To make reservations, please use our online reservation system.

We recommend booking 1-2 weeks ahead for weekend dining. Weeknight reservations can often be made with shorter notice. For special occasions or larger parties, booking further in advance is advised. To make reservations, please use our online reservation system.

Our menu changes daily based on what's available from our Willamette Valley farmers and local ranchers and what's in season. You might find dishes featuring local vegetables, pasture-raised meats, fresh seafood, and house-made pastas. Because we source hyper-locally and work with seasonal ingredients, no two visits are quite the same.

Yes, you may order from the full menu at the bar. However, the bar operates on a first-come, first-served basis and offers a more casual, relaxed experience with less formal service compared to our main dining room.

Our current menu features dishes made without gluten-containing ingredients, including our house-made gnocchi prepared with Bob's Red Mill Gluten-Free Flour. However, our menu changes daily based on seasonal availability, and gluten-containing ingredients may be used at times.

Our kitchen is not a dedicated gluten-free facility, and cross-contact is possible. If you have celiac disease or a severe gluten allergy, please inform us when making your reservation and remind your server upon arrival. We will work with you to identify safe options based on that evening's menu, but we cannot guarantee a completely gluten-free environment.

Our menu celebrates pasture-raised animal products and seasonal produce from local farms and ranches. Alliums (garlic and onions) are fundamental to our cooking, and we cannot accommodate strict plant-based diets. Our daily-changing menu is designed for guests who enjoy exploring the full range of offerings from our farm partners.

If you have food allergies or other dietary restrictions, please let us know when making your reservation and remind your server upon arrival. We will work with you to identify options based on that evening's menu, though modifications may be limited by our sourcing and preparation methods.

Because our menu is based on daily deliveries from local farms, we finalize dishes on the day of service. We cannot provide advance menus, but you can expect seasonal, locally sourced dishes that change regularly. You can see an example of our chef-driven offerings here.

Our corkage fee is $30 per 750ml bottle. If you also purchase a bottle of wine from our list, we will waive the corkage fee for one bottle.

Free street parking is available near the restaurant. There is also a public parking lot directly across the street from Thistle at 455 NE 2nd St, McMinnville, OR 97128. Additionally, free parking is available at Trinity Lutheran Church (307 NE 3rd St, McMinnville, OR 97128), just one block away.

We don't have outdoor seating. Thistle is entirely indoors, reservations are recommended. We also have seating at the bar, where you can order from the full dinner menu, and those seats are first come, first served, no reservation needed.