Pinch

My daughter and I enjoyed a wonderful evening at Pinch and it was a highlight to our trip to McMinnville! We were in town visiting family and called for day-of reservations and the staff were able to squeeze us in for a late table. We shared several items—there were too many appealing options on the menu. The focaccia is homemade and served with creamy whipped ricotta. It melts in your mouth! We also shared the wagyu carpaccio, which was a surprisingly ample portion of thinly sliced beef and pickled mushrooms. We also shared the “Pinch Salad” and the server was deliberate about addressing a mild walnut allergy, confirming that the kitchen knew and had prepared our salad without walnuts. For an entrée, we shared the Spanish octopus, which was tender and served with pearl couscous, fennel and a spicy sauce. Again, the portion was generous, and we ended up with a to-go box. My daughter had a rich chocolate cake for dessert (I think it may have been gluten free?) and polished off every crumb. The meal was fresh, and the food was stylishly plated. Despite it being a busy Saturday night, we had fantastic service! The restaurant has an elegant yet casual atmosphere, with a welcoming vibe from the servers who clearly took pride in the dishes they served. The owners each stopped by to check on us and ask about our food, and they even made my daughter a special passion fruit lemonade with tajin. They told us they had recently opened for lunch service on weekends, and they often host special themed events like a “shellabration” seafood. Pinch, we’ll be back!

The building looks fantastic as soon as you walked up to the door. The atmosphere is so lovely. The people are incredibly warm friendly. The chef always comes out to greet us. Ask us about our food and the food. My God the food is tremendous. I’ve had the focaccia Blue plate special. The fries are the best fries in the world steak. Diane, is what I get the most, but my spouse loves their seafood.

This is the BEST date night spot in Yamhill County. Every meal we have had we have thoroughly enjoyed and each time we visit there are always fresh and new items in addition to their excellent staples. Their hospitality from the entire team is excellent and the Chef himself has even popped by to check in with us before. Another huge perk - they have an extensive international and domestic wine by the bottle list with many interesting choices to pair with your dining experience. Their team was very knowledgeable. Excited to come back soon!

Visited on a “date day” to try their new lunch menu today and we chose their “lunch for two” option with bread, salad, and a trout dish and it was delicious & amazing value for the time of day! I also ordered the pasta dish a la carte and everything was so fresh tasting and each dish was so thoughtfully balanced. They have a great wine selection, cocktails & non-alcoholic options (which for lunch is great too!) I’ve been here many times for dinner & now I’m excited for their expanded summer hours to get my focaccia fix regularly.

Can we talk about there wine list though?! We’ve been wanting to try pinch for several months - we finally found a time where we could get a reservation. While we agree with all of the stellar reviews, we have to give a nod to this wine list. The team at pinch clearly knows what they’re doing and has a curious and thoughtful selection from all around the globe. From the moment we stepped foot inside to our last bite of dessert (get the almond cake!) we were blown away. We will definitely be back and can’t wait to attack this list!

The focaccia was probably the highlight, both of our pasta dishes were overly creamy and I just felt like the presentation was lacking for a dish over $20. Our cocktails were good. The busser seemed to be in a big rush, our app plates were taken before we’d started the second half of our bread and we were asked if we wanted a box for the bread before we’d received our meal. We sat at the bar in front of the beer tap which we’d heard them say was tapped when we first got there but all night we were being sprayed by it. Overall we had a good time we just felt like things were a little unorganized and the food overpriced.

We love Pinch! We seem to end up here every time we visit McMinnville. Friendly staff & deeeeeeelicious food + beverages. Our visit during the UFO Fest was my fav so far. We'll be back! ✨

What an amazing meal! We booked a table while on a wine tasting trip and were looking forward to trying some local wine from the wine list which you couldn’t get at a tasting. The chef, who also curates the wine list, came out to help us select a wine and meal to pair with it. Coming from the Midwest, I was skeptical when he recommended the Ribeye for two but he was right on. It was possibly the best steak I’ve ever eaten and went perfectly with the wine. The rest of the food was amazing and the chef came back multiple times to talk to us throughout the meal. Unknown to us, he even called ahead to the winery we were visiting to the next day and arranged for a special surprise. Definitely the highlight of our trip and good enough that we will definitely be making the 4,300 mile trip to eat there again.

Beautiful new restaurant in downtown McMinnville. We stopped by on a busy Friday night sat at the bar to try their fabulous craft cocktail menu. We didn't have dinner but we will be back! I had the Hold The Reins - Beefeater, allspice, cardamom, clove honey and lemon. This drink is light and well balanced with subtle hints of spice. This drink is not sweet and perfect for a person whom likes a low sugar drink. My husband had a Cale Entay ~ habanero infused tequila, lime grand marnier and cranberry. This drink is incredible spice and slightly sweet with a little bit of heat. Fun date night spot.

Last minute dinner at Pinch. Ate at the bar. Bartender was excellent and spent time answering questions for us. The food was fantastic. I had the rigatoni with a duck sugo (ragu?). I'm still thinking about the wonderful flavors. Husband had the tuna and loved it. We split a salad; it was delicious as well. We will return!!

Nope. Just nope - customer service is key for me! On a recent, mid-week (Wednesday), late afternoon (before 5PM), I entered asking to see the menu - as at this writing - there were neither hours nor menu posted either on or near the doorway. The menu looked yummy and well within my budget -however ... - when I asked about seating, I was told I "... could sit at the window" (mind you, full sun, in your eyes isn't necessarily conducive to a positive dining experience!); - so I asked about other seating arrangements - "Is there another space or table - it is quite bright there?" (pointing to the afternoon sun glaring through the window) and was politely told "No. There's nothing else available"; for the record, one booth and two tables each had two people in them (6 people total); - I inquired further, giving the hostess an opportunity - asking directly, if there were "... any immediately pending reservations?" and was succinctly and directly told "No." So ... I left. I didn't even say "Thank you". Here's the deal - if an establishment turns away a customer, without pending reservations (understanding potential impact to future income to the establishment), then your customer service capability is in question. Oh - my attire? Just in case that would come into question - it was "business casual"; pressed khaki chinos, and red blouse - I was in McMinnville on business. I cannot, in good conscience, recommend or refer a poor service location, especially as a business woman.

Had a great time here. Great food and really nice people working at pinch. Would recommend.

Great food good service Reasonable price entries $30& Nice special cocktails Will create dishes for kids

There were 4 of us and we were hungry, but didnt have a reservation. They said they could fit us in at 7:30. At 6:45 they called to say they could get us in eatly. Ive never had any restaurant do this. It was wonderful & only started the wonderful for our evening. The bartender got creative when we threw ideas at her... Tastey results. She plays well with others and came over to meet us. Our waitress never hesitated to go above & beyond. She steered the table to the fresh oysters for an appetizer (not my favorite) but everone else was raving over the oysters & thanking the waitress. The chef should be commended. The 4 of us all ordered something different so we could sample. While each of us was pleased with our choice, all of the dishes were deliciosly spiced & presented. The portions seemed small until you dug in. They were rich & filling. No one had room for more, but we all cleaned our plate. We sat in a comfortable booth. The space is beautifully appointed and not so loud we couldn't hear each other. The food - delicious! The service - magnificent! The ambiance - welcoming!