Dining and Drinking
Joel Palmer House
Offering fine dining in a beautifully restored 1857 Victorian in downtown Dayton, the Joel Palmer House is a nationally acclaimed restaurant. Chef/owner Christopher Czarnecki, a 4th generation restaurateur, features wild mushroom and truffle themed regional cuisine combined with an extensive wine list of Oregon vintages. 600 Ferry St. (503) 864-2995.
Juanita’s Tacos y Helados
Juanita’s taqueria offers everything from chile verde tacos to quesadillas and burritos, plus espresso and ice cream. Located right across from the playground in Courthouse Square Park, the taqueria has indoor and comfortable outdoor seating on wide sidewalks where you can watch the park activities as you enjoy their handmade corn tortilla tacos or a taco bowl, specials, and sides of cilantro rice, beans, and guacamole. 401 Ferry St. (503) 864-3000.
Lone Star BBQ
Lone Star is a BBQ Catering establishment offering slow smoked southern style cooking, burgers, and Tex-Mex, as well as Bartending. They make delicious BBQ, homemade soups and super stuffed potatoes. They cater events of all sizes.
312 Ferry St. (503) 864-4176.
Matthews Ristorante
Chef and owner Matthew Holeman invites you to wine country to savor authentic Italian recipes in this family-style restaurant located mid-block on Ferry Street across from the park. Bistro tables, an exposed brick interior walls, and a classic old wooden bar create a warm and beautiful interior.
306 Ferry St. (503) 864-4100.
The By-pass Bar and Grill
The By-pass is your local hometown bar, with weekly karaoke and live music. They invite you to join them for a great time of singing and dancing. Enjoy a game of pool at their two tables and weekday specials. Are you looking for food? Then try their great burgers or sandwiches. They use only Kobe Beef on all their burgers. Be sure to keep up on their events as they have Paint Nights, Naughty Ladies Bingo, Tap Take Overs, and much, much more! They have a very experienced and friendly staff who will make your experience one to remember. Come join their little piece of backroads Americana!
400 Ferry St. (503) 86402224
Shopping
Tienda Zukaza
This general store offers groceries, baked goods and other supplies, specializing in authentic Mexican grocery products.
308 Ferry Street, 503-864-4077.
Hair and Beauty
Alacrity Salon & Spa
Dawnette Bowlin, a stylist in business since 2006 in the valley and in Portland, now offers cuts, color, treatments, nails, waxing, makeup and more in a historic building on Ferry Street. With a pedigree in Paul Mitchell, Dawnette’s slogan is “Big city style, small town feel” – and that is what she delivers. Dawnette wants every person that comes into her salon walking out feeling and looking their best. She puts her heart into her craft, and takes on every client, every project with Alacrity.
216 Ferry St. (503) 687-3043
