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Farm to Table

The fertile soil of Oregon's Willamette Valley supports an incredible variety of local farms that produce everything from organic fruits and vegetables to poultry, eggs, and honey. As a result, we also have some incredible eateries that serve locally-sourced fare. Our real estate agents recommend ordering farm-to-table dishes from these local restaurants!

  • Frankie's Farm to Table - 641 Hickory St NW #160, Albany, OR 97321
    Locally-grown meals are the sole focus at Frankie's Farm to Table, an excellent Albany eatery that serves imaginative New American cuisine. Almost everything on their menu, from the greens in their creative salads to the beef used for their signature braised short ribs, is locally sourced. Even most of the alcohol used in their craft cocktails is made here in Oregon. It's all served up in a warm, welcoming space!

  • The Depot Restaurant - 822 Lyon St S, Albany, OR 97321
    With a seafood-focused menu, The Depot Restaurant opened in a historic former Trailways bus station in Downtown Albany in 1976. Ever since, they've earned a reputation for serving the best fish n' chips in the Willamette Valley, and although their fish is Alaskan cod (sold by a company in Oregon), all the produce served at the Depot is locally sourced. It's also a family-owned business that's become a beloved staple of the Albany area for decades.

  • Sybaris Bistro - 442 1st Ave W, Albany, OR 97321
    The eclectic cuisine at Sybaris Bistro draws inspiration from French techniques, global flavors, and the unique local ingredients available here in the Pacific Northwest. Everything right down to the ketchup is made from scratch in-house, and almost everything is locally sourced. The folks at Sybaris get their vegetables from local farms, their meat from local ranches, and the wines they pair them with from wineries right here in the Willamette Valley. 

  • Castor Kitchen & Bar - 458 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis, OR 97333
    Southern-inspired and sourced from here in the Northwest, the food at Castor Kitchen & Bar is always full of surprises. That has a lot to do with their commitment to serving farm-to-table fare, resulting in a menu that constantly changes with the seasons. Castor Kitchen & Bar also serves a great selection of local wines in their charming space. 

  • Gathering Together Farm - 25159 Grange Hall Rd, Philomath, OR 97370
    The farm and the table have never been closer together than they are at Gathering Together Farm. This beloved Philomath farm has been growing fruits and vegetables in the Willamette Valley since 1987, on parcels of land totaling 67 acres. In 2003, they opened the Farmstand, which not only sells local produce, meat, dairy, and other goods but also serves homemade lunches Tuesday through Friday and dinners Thursday through Saturday.

  • Bellhop - 150 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis, OR 97333
    Nestled in the heart of Corvallis, a block away from the Willamette River, Bellhop is a fun, funky spot that serves globally-inspired comfort food and tasty craft cocktails. Much of what you'll find on their wide-ranging menu is locally sourced, and their ever-changing specials are closely tied to the turning of the seasons. 

Contact us today to learn more about life in the Willamette Valley! Fresh farm-to-table food is just one of many things that make our little corner of the world special, and our real estate agents are here to help you find your dream home in Benton County and the surrounding areas. 

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