'Wandering' where to eat?

Vista 222 A tasting room and celebration venue that hosts special events. Take in the incredible view, and enjoy experiences curated with care.

Apple Outlaw: This cidery is opening a tap room and restaurant in “downtown” Applegate in Spring of 2025. Nice outdoor seating area and live music slated throughout the summer. Stay tuned!

Cowhorn Biodynamic Vineyard & Garden Supper Club:  This reservations-only supper club is available on Saturdays at 6:30 p.m. It is a highly-curated 5-course culinary experience designed in collaboration with Chef Tim Payne. Courses are paired with Cowhorn wines and guests have access to Cowhorn’s Private Cellar. Confirm reservations 48-hours in advance.

Provolt Country Store & Deli: In addition to their usual offerings of paninis, soups, creative sandwiches and baked goods, this historic store will be hosting regular pop-up Korean BBQ dinners on-site. Check their Facebook page for dates, specials and upcoming events.

Watch a video about this historic store here.

Rascals Bar & Grill: This locals hang-out has a regular menu, but also mixes things up with special dinner nights. The news seems to spread word-of-mouth, but you can call them direct at 541-846-9303. (Cash only with ATM on site)

Lindsay Lodge:  Soak up the very essence of the Valley while dining with a view of the iconic green bridge spanning the Applegate River. Menu features locally-sourced wine and ingredients. A true Applegate gem. Check out their food blog for a behind-the-apron look at how their dishes are created!

Applegate Outlaw: This cider tap room plans to feature a food menu serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay tuned!

Pennington Farms: Pennington Farms serves turnovers and pies both savory and sweet—as well as cakes, cookies, brownies and berries grown on-site.  All these delights are housed in a charming red barn brightened inside by surfboards, sandals and beach art. Watch a video about Pennington Farms here.

The Applegate Station Market & Cafe: Serves the local community and visitors alike in downtown Applegate. Come by to find organic local Noble coffee, tea, and local baked goods. You can find high quality everyday necessities along with an array of quality goods and provisions.

Code 3 Coffee & Snacks: Colorful flags and an inflatable sky dancer might command your attention toward this drive-thru coffee kiosk, but the affordable and delicious eats will keep it. An astonishing variety of food comes out of this small structure—croissants, pulled pork sandwiches, breakfast burritos and so much more! If you prefer to stay put, enjoy the covered seating area nearby. Located in the Sunshine Plaza parking lot in Ruch.

Rascals Bar & Grill: This casual hangout with pool tables offers burgers made with local, grass-fed beef from nearby Plaisance Ranch. (cash only with ATM on-site)

Locals BBQ An open-air food stand offering grilled goodies. Located in Williams. Outdoor seating.

Sweets-N-Eats A family-run café, bakery, and deli serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Nice outdoor seating area and cozy, country vibes.

Creekside Diner: You’ll find pizzas, burgers and sandwiches at this tucked-in-the-woods café in Wilderville.

Whistling Duck Farm Store The go-to shop for regional products. Local farm bounty, and value-added products like salad dressings, dips and ferments. Check the freezer case for local meats and the occasional surprise: Octopus from the Oregon coast, prawns from Alaska—even Yak meat!

Williams General Store: This heart-of-the-community store dates back to 1897. One reviewer describes the shelves as “multiverses of flavorfully packed items.” Another says, “These general stores are a dying breed. This one is TOP notch.” Features wine, organic produce, local breads, coffee and other groceries.

Williams Country Store: Groceries plus the popular “Local’s BBQ” –an open-air food stand offering grilled goodies and beloved jalepeño poppers. Their small hot bar and fridge features meals-to-go.  Outdoor seating.

Takubeh Natural Market & Agricultural Supply Based in Williams, this store offers hot coffee, hot breakfast, sandwiches and groceries—in addition to an array of merchandise.

Ruch Country Store: Located in Ruch’s Sunshine Plaza, this is fairly complete grocery store with a produce section. They especially excel in beverages–fill your cooler with everything from kombucha to Coors.

Wilderville Store & Gas: A one-stop shopping experience right in the heart of Wilderville. Get gas, diesel and propane, along with a good selection of food items. Visit their website for summer events, including live music.

Hidden Valley Market The largest grocer in the Applegate, this family-run market features farm fresh produce, hand-cut meats, a deli and locally produced beverages.

Wineries: Most wineries allow visitors to bring their own food and enjoy picnics on-site, but check ahead. Valley View Vineyards is a prime picnic spot with a big, grassy lawn and spectacular Applegate View.

Cantrall Buckley Park: Enjoy 1.75 miles of Applegate River frontage, complete with built-in BBQs and waterfront picnic benches. Playground equipment, hiking trails and botanical sculptures add to the delight.

Provolt Recreation Site: Once a seed orchard for Doug Fir timber operations, the area is now being restored as a precious bit of public access river front. Picnic benches are nooked throughout the park. The flat “River Walk Trail” parallels the riparian zone and is one mile end-to-end. Chinook salmon spawn here in October.