Bistro Maison

This European eatery is one of McMinnville's, and the region's, best restaurants, serving up exceptional French dishes like duck confit, cassoulet (casserole with meat and white beans) and coq au vin (chicken braised in red wine). Try the croque monsieur or madame for lunch (mains $14 to $19). The lovely garden patio is mandatory on warm summer nights.