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    Urban Bliss Life » Restaurant Reviews » Oregon Restaurant Reviews » Tina's Restaurant: An Original Oregon Wine Country Dining Experience

    Published: February 2, 2017 / Updated: May 5, 2022 by Marlynn Jayme Schotland · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Tina's Restaurant: An Original Oregon Wine Country Dining Experience

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    When it comes to Dundee, Oregon restaurants, Tina's is legendary. Located in the heart of Oregon's Willamette Valley, Tina's Restaurant serves fresh wine country flavors in a warm, intimate setting.

    Dundee Oregon Restaurants: Tina's Restaurant review on UrbanBlissLife.com

    In late 1999, my then-boyfriend whisked me away for a romantic wine country weekend in Oregon's relatively new, blossoming wine country. Back then, there were just a few wineries in the Willamette Valley that had tasting rooms regularly open to the public. There were only a handful of restaurants in the area.

    He proposed to me that weekend. Of course, I said yes!

    With glittery new engagement ring on, we went wine tasting at Rex Hill Vineyards and Erath Winery - two of our original favorite Willamette Valley wineries. We also dined at three of the OG Dundee, Oregon restaurants: Red Hills Dining, Dundee Bistro, and Tina's.

    Tina's Bistro in Dundee, Oregon. Restaurant review on UrbanBlissLife.com

    Recently, I had the opportunity to revisit Tina's during a media day with Angela Estate. I had only been back a few times since that blissful, fateful weekend. It was just as wonderful as I remembered.

    Tina's Restaurant in Dundee, Oregon

    Tina's restaurant in dundee, oregon

    Tina's restaurant opened in 1991, establishing itself as one of the very first fine dining restaurants in Oregon's Willamette Valley wine country.

    Located right on Highway 99, it's a wonderful destination dinner if you are in the area wine tasting at nearby wineries.

    bar
    fireplace at tina's restaurant

    The interior is cozy, with warm tones and a casual, Oregon wine country vibe.

    As expected, the wine list at Tina's is outstanding. The food is just as well matched for the area's fine wines.

    Food at Tina's

    Tina's is open for dinner each night from 5 to 9 pm. You'll find a small, nicely curated menu full of Pacific Northwest flavors.

    Tina's Bistro in Dundee, Oregon. Restaurant review on UrbanBlissLife.com
    Pan Fried Willapa Bay Oysters ($14) are fried to a perfect crispness here. They are served with sorrel aioli, with sprinkled Oregon flaky sea salt and lemon. This dish can be made gluten free - just be sure to tell your server when ordering.
    You might also want to try the Tina's Crispy Salmon Rolls ($14), which have ginger-soy marinated Scuna Bay salmon, served with a rich peanut-ginger dipping sauce. Or, get your veggies on with the Fried Brussels Sprouts ($10), which are offered with crispy capers, parsley & a jalapeño-honey vinaigrette.
    tenderloin at Tina's restaurant

    For our main entree during our media day, we enjoyed an amazingly tender and flavorful pork tenderloin with broccoli rabe.

    While the entree pictured above is not on the current menu, you might want to try the Duck Breast ($34), which is seared & roasted, served with a pomegranate-pinot noir demi-glace, caramelized onions risotto. Or try the Seared Scuna Bay Salmon ($33), served with a kaffir lime-chili marinade, purple potato hash with oyster mushrooms, and baby spinach.

    Dundee Oregon Restaurants: Tina's Restaurant review on UrbanBlissLife.com


    For dessert, we enjoyed a seasonal ginger cake. In addition to the creme brulee, Tina's also offers daily specials of fruit, sorbet, and a chocolate dessert of the day. All desserts currently go for $10 each.

    Wrap up

    In a wine region that is bursting at the seams with growth and spinning in popularity with each global award or article of recognition, it's nice to dine somewhere that reminds you about Oregon wine country's roots.

    Tina's casual, cozy, friendly atmosphere is intimate enough for a romantic date night but also a great place to dine with friends and dissect your day of wine tasting. Older children might feel comfortable here, and some younger kids too, but personally, I'd save this restaurant for an adults-only dining experience.

    You can dress up or dress down here, although I personally would change out of daytime casual t-shirts and shorts into at least nicer jeans and a blouse.

    Definitely make reservations in advance for weekends, and I recommend them for weeknights.

    Visit

    760 HIGHWAY 99W
    Dundee, Oregon 97115
    503.538.8880
    TinasInDundee@gmail.com
    TinasDundee.com

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    Do you enjoy going wine tasting? Have you been to a more established wine country restaurant like Tina's where you live? 


    The meal shown here was part of a complimentary meal during our Angela Estate media day. I have dined at Tina's on my own dime in the past and can definitely recommend it! As always, all opinions and photos are my own.  

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      1. Heather says

        June 05, 2017 at 3:50 pm

        What a wonderful place to dine after being newly engaged! Congratulations!

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      2. Amanda says

        February 05, 2017 at 9:10 pm

        Those fried oysters look amazing! And sorrel aioli? What a great pairing. Will have to put this restaurant on my list of places to visit!

        Reply
        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          February 06, 2017 at 7:04 pm

          They really were amazing! Thanks, Amanda!

      3. Erin @ Platings and Pairings says

        February 03, 2017 at 11:56 am

        We finally had a chance to make it to Tina's this past summer and the food was absolutely amazing - I would love to go back soon and check out some of their other dishes!!!

        Reply
      4. Kimberly @ Berly's Kitchen says

        February 03, 2017 at 11:44 am

        Tina's looks like a cozy place to eat and enjoy a great glass of wine. I can definitely see myself relaxing with a great plate of food and good conversation.

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      5. Chelsea says

        February 03, 2017 at 1:00 am

        I grew up in Central Oregon, but moved away before I enjoyed wine. Will have to check it out next visit!

        Chelsea || binkiesandbaubles.com

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      6. Jessica Bradshaw (@loveyoumoretoo) says

        February 02, 2017 at 9:45 pm

        All of this looks so yummy! I can't wait to go back and explore more of Oregon. We loved it when we visited in 2015.

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        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          February 03, 2017 at 12:40 am

          Hope you get the chance to come back to Oregon for a visit again, Jessica!

      7. Mary says

        February 02, 2017 at 9:10 pm

        I am now adding Oregon's wine country to my must travel places. The food looks delicious. I'm a sucher for any restaurant that has a fireplace in it!

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        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          February 03, 2017 at 1:00 am

          You would love it here, Mary!

      8. Melissa Chee says

        February 02, 2017 at 9:05 pm

        Wow! That looks like such a cute place!

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        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          February 03, 2017 at 1:04 am

          It's awesome! You would love it, Melissa!

      9. Julie Wendell says

        February 02, 2017 at 11:05 am

        So many great finds! I love Oregon wine country, and I'm excited to get back down there and give these places a try.

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        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          February 03, 2017 at 1:04 am

          It just continues to grow too. Hope you get to visit again, Julie!

      10. carmen says

        February 02, 2017 at 11:01 am

        I'm always down for some food bliss! I've never visited Dundee, but Tina's sounds delicious. :]

        // itsCarmen.com

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        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          February 03, 2017 at 1:05 am

          It is delicious. Thanks, Carmen!

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