At the Joel Palmer House, we offer an Oregon dining experience like no other. We blend tradition and innovation in our seasonally changing prix-fixe menus, forest-to-table wild mushroom dishes, and unmatched cellar of Willamette Valley Wine. Chef/Owner Christopher Czarnecki's four generations of family restaurant experience guides a dynamic team in ensuring every guest comes away with the glow of warm hospitality and a true taste of place.
Our Cuisine
Our cuisine revolves around Oregon's superb wild mushrooms, local ingredients, and Willamette Valley Pinot Noir. We invite you to explore our menu, featuring dishes such as Heidi's Three Mushroom Tart and Joe's Wild Mushroom Soup. Each dish is crafted with the finest ingredients, showcasing the incredible flavors of Oregon.
Willamette Valley Wine
The Joel Palmer House has the largest collection of Willamette Valley wines of any restaurant on earth. Our Pinot Noir selections invite guests to explore the incredible diversity of the place our family has called home for almost three decades. We do not publish our wine list as individual selections are regularly arriving and selling out. We feature over 600 wines and our entire list is a selection of wines exclusively from Oregon dating back to 1994.
About Our Wine Program
Chef/Owner Christopher Czarnecki, along with our Director of Hospitality/Lead Sommelier Levi Seed, Sous Chef Ian Griffith, Pastry Chef Marcus Lucht, Sommeliers Gregory Edmunson & Josh Engelman, Mixologist Alex Wilson, Servers Annie Sackett, Mark Irving, and Maureen Ott, Gardener Cloe Rice, and Landscaping by Ken Beyhan, work together to create an exceptional dining experience for our guests.
Our Hours and Location
The Joel Palmer House is open Tuesday to Saturday from 4:30 P.M. - Close. You can find us at 600 Ferry St. Dayton, Oregon 97114. For reservations, please call us at (503) 864-2995 or email chris@joelpalmerhouse.com.
Our History
Our family business took shape in 1916 when Joseph Czarnecki, the great-grandfather of our current chef-proprietor Christopher Czarnecki, opened Joe's Tavern in Reading, Pennsylvania. The simple menu catered primarily to Joseph's fellow Polish immigrants and featured bowls of wild mushroom soup for 20 cents. In 1945, Joseph's son, Joseph Jr., carried on the tradition but transformed the original tavern into a restaurant. His wife, Marie, added her own touch with homemade pierogies and other traditional Polish dishes. This family tradition continued with Joseph Jr.'s son, Stephen, who expanded the restaurant and introduced a wider variety of dishes, including steak and seafood. In 1996, Christopher Czarnecki took over the family business and brought it to Oregon, where he opened the Joel Palmer House in Dayton.
Our Mission
At the Joel Palmer House, we strive to provide our guests with an authentic Oregon dining experience. We believe in supporting local farmers and showcasing the incredible flavors of Oregon through our cuisine and extensive wine list. We look forward to serving you and sharing our passion for Oregon's food and wine culture.
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