The Valley Inn
Reviews
My scoring is based on what I have ordered which is burgers and fries. I don't know about anything else on the menu. The fries were outstanding, some of the best I have had. The people I was with did enjoy what they had as well. We ate in the bar area which has a hunting theme. The waitress was friendly and did a good job. I haven't eaten in the dining area so I can't comment on that.
Inn management craves recognition by a youth market - Evidence? The music delivered by their PA system is loud and undistinguished - Service was attentive and gets a full B - Food? C- their mashed potatoes were lumpy, their meat loaf too salty - Prices seemed reasonable. Options for seating can be iffy - Be sure to ASK for dining room location, otherwise you may get shunted into a noise chamber otherwise known as the Bar Area - OpenTable wasn't working that night so we chanced showing up at 5pm without reservation. We were grudgingly admitted but were told we had to be out of dining room by 7pm (which we were able to do). Heaven forbid that our lingering would cost the managers a table turnover. It's not a terrible location and best enjoyed with some liquor (two minimum) and a chatty congenial group. Although the dining room was otherwise empty we were seated beside a table of 12 chatty diners. while there were many open tables some distance away when we left, obediently observing the imposed 7pm curfew I'd thought that parent Oregon Grille had exhausted the "horsey" motif so dear to the hearts of some county residents, but no. Décor is an uninspired knockoff of the Grille. (Decorating leftovers?) It's not intrusive, but some departure from equine celebration would be nice for those of us who don't sport live horses as lawn ornaments..
had lunch with my best girls today -- wonderful experience -- good food -- good time -- and they didn't rush us out! !!!
Amazing staff & great food!
