LaRambla Restaurant & Bar is proud to have Executive Chef Timothy Lee Hodges at their popular Third Street, McMinnville Restaurant. Chef Hodges began cooking professionally at the age of 16 and in 2004 enrolled in the culinary program at the Art Institute of Charlotte in North Carolina. While attending school, he was hired as banquet cook at a well respected French Restaurant, Bistro 100, which later became Taverna 100 after being purchased by the Sonoma Restaurant Group. He considered it a “wonderful experience, but not exactly what he was looking for.” Before graduating culinary school, Chef Hodges was offered a position as sous chef by fellow Institute grad Eric Ferguson of the venerable Nick’s Italian Cafe. Chef Hodges moved to Oregon and fell in love with the Willamette Valley and the bounty of culinary products available. After two years learning to prepare Northern Italian inspired cuisine at Nick’s, Chef Hodges was ready to delve into the  wonders of Spanish cuisine at the helm of La Rambla’s Kitchen. Chef Hodges is planning a two month trip to major regions in Spain to study first hand and in depth the Spanish lifestyle and is eager to continue learning about Spanish culture and cuisine. Chef Hodges looks forward to applying Spanish cooking techniques and principles of Spanish cuisine to the superior products the northwest has to offer and creating a night in Spain for all of our guests.

Experience luxury accommodations in Oregon’s gorgeous wine country. The historic La Rambla Loft, beautifully restored, offers you a unique overnight experience within walking distance to all that Downtown McMinnville has to offer.

ACCOMMODATIONS:

•  $300-$350 per night
•  Sleeps 4-6
•  Two Bedrooms:
- King Suite with Tub, Shower & Bidet
- Queen Bedroom
• Luxury Linens with Latex Mattresses
•  Additional Bathroom with Walk-in Tiled Shower
• Gourmet Kitchen
- Tableware
- Cutlery
- Cookware
•  Dining & Great Room
• Two Fireplaces
• Laundry
• Desk & Computer
• WiFi
• Flatscreen HDTVs
• DVD Players
• Within Walking Distance of  Grocery, Pharmacy, Library, Shopping, Park, Dining & Wineries

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- 1st COURSE -
Fois Gras Empenada with Black Mission Fig and Port Reduction
- or -
Dungeness Crab Cake with Meyer Lemon Aioli, Grilled Hedge Hog Mushrooms and Arugula Oil

- 2nd COURSE -
Arugula Salad with Golden Raisins, Toasted Pine Nuts, Blood Orange, Roasted Golden Beets and Cava Vinaigrette
- or -
Pomegranate and Valdeon Salad with Butter Lettuce, Bacon Lardon, Fresh Basil, Pomegranate and Sherry Vinaigrette

- 3rd COURSE -
Smoked Pork Belly Conserva with Corona Bean and Bacon, Roasted Baby Carrots, Herb Butter
- or -
Butter Poached Lobster Tail with Lemon Couscous Risotto, Basil Oil, and Pickled Tomato
- or -
Whole Roasted New York Strip Loin Rubbed in Porcini and Sage and Carved to Order, Brown Butter and Herb Fried Yukon Potato, Valdeon and Spinach Cream
- or-
Cantabrian Lamb Stew- Slow Roasted Lamb Shank, Moroccan Lamb Meatballs, Morcilla, Piquillo and Christmas Lima Bean

- 4th COURSE -
Raspberry Dusted Beignet with Chocolate and Cara Cara Orange Ice Cream and Pistachio Tuille
- or -
Clear Creek Brandy Pear Gazpacho, Tangerine Crema, Pear Chip and Fresh Berries

Please click here to download our latest menu update.

with Heater Allen

September 15th at 7pm

Five courses     $60/person

gratuity not included

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La Rambla is the ideal destination for anyone looking to enjoy a culinary gem nestled in the heart of Oregon’s gorgeous wine country. 

Deftly blending Spanish influences and classics with the freshest ingredients the Northwest has to offer, La Rambla offers a welcoming vibe to everyone from couples seeking an intimate meal to groups ready to top off a day of wine tasting with good food and good company.

Warm Bittersweet Chocolate Cake Infused with Tangerine and Cinnamon

We rarely drive through McMinnville without stopping by La Rambla. It’s a surprise to find desserts this good off the beaten track. What distinguishes this molten chocolate cake is the infusion of bright fruit flavor and a hint of cinnamon in the batter. The textual play between the ethereal mousse, dense cake, and creamy ice cream is nirvana.

“It was AMAZING! I’ve actually lived right off La Ramblas in Barcelona and I am very impressed!”
-Jessie Tyler 

“We LOVE La Rambla! We came down from Portland just for your Bodegas platter!”
- Emily & Eric 

“Superb meal & service! Congrats on getting into Wine Spectator.”
- Richard Crone 

“Food was excellent – great variety of ingredients & flavors.”
- Unknown

“We have been coming here for several years & always find the food service & attention to detail excellent.”
-Brandon & Pamela Filbert

“First time – not the last”
- Ed Ventham