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Gem Creole Saloon & Restaurant

4.4 (191)
$30 and under
Creole / Cajun / Southern
236 NE Third St., McMinnville, OR 97128

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Gem Creole Saloon & Restaurant

4.4
$30 and under
Creole / Cajun / Southern
McMinnville

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
Creole Soul, historic spirit. We serve up Southern classics like broasted chicken, jambalaya, gumbos, po-boys, fresh baked biscuits and corn bread, crawfish étouffée, hush puppies and fresh local oysters. Indulge in southern soul food while listening to the cool sounds of New Orleans blues. Laissez les bons temps roulez! Let the good times roll!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Creole / Cajun / Southern, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Soul food
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon, Thu, Fri 16:00–21:00 Sat 12:00–21:00 Sun 12:00–20:00 Happy Hour Mon, Thu, Fri 16:00–18:00
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Wesley Green
  • Area
    McMinnville
  • Cross street
    Cowls St
  • Parking Details
    Street parking and public lot in the rear
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Gem Creole Saloon & Restaurant.

4.4

4.4
(191)
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Willamette Valley

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gem Creole Saloon & Restaurant offers "absolutely incredible" Creole/Cajun cuisine with standout dishes like shrimp creole, hush puppies, and beignets. Diners appreciate the "universally excellent" service and vibrant atmosphere, featuring jazzy tunes. While some experience service inconsistencies and menu item shortages, many plan to return for more flavorful delights.
191 Reviews
  1. Rodney

    Portland / Oregon2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 27 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was very good and the service was efficient and fast. The jazz duo was quite entertaining but the volume made conversation almost impossible. Turn it down by a third and the music will still be enjoyed and the guests will be able to visit with each other.

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  2. Janell Gold

    Nebraska19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service were really good. We love New Orleans type food and shrimp creole dish Hush puppies. Beignets. Gin fizz didn’t disappoint.

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  3. Claire Gold

    Portland / Oregon70 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 10 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Pimm’s cup was delicious and refreshing. Service was universally excellent. The food was quite good. We were disappointed as we were not able to order the broasted chicken, it’s what made us choose this restaurant. But the place is good enough we will come back to try it next time.

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  4. dana Gold

    Shreveport5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food somewhat noisy Would eat there again

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  5. Jessica

    Portland / Oregon9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 August 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my new favorite restaurant! I really missed Creole/Cajun style food so we came here for my birthday. Set up a reservation (this option is always a plus in my book!) and arrived a little early. We were seated promptly anyways. Our server was very nice and attentive. Drinks were brought and refilled quickly. I got the hurricane, my son got a gin fizz - looked and tasted great! The food is absolutely incredible, fresh hot and DELICIOUS. We got hush puppies and voodoo fries, my son got the mac n cheese + bacon & sausage, my husband got the chicken po boy and I got the red beans & rice. They were out of cobbler sadly but the beignets were stellar! We will DEFINITELY be back.

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  6. Ron Gold

    San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 31 July 2026

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great and the service was equally terrible. Short staff and inexperienced led to a horrible experience

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  7. Judy Gold

    Chicago / Illinois5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 July 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best fish tacos ever. Crab cakes were amazing. Best service.

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  8. Libby

    Portland / Oregon84 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 July 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Maque choux with rockfish was our favorite of the dishes we tried. The oyster po' boy was good, but the fries were disappointing (the seasoning was dry and not very flavorful).

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  9. Katie Gold

    Los Angeles1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 12 July 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Very slow and bad service. Some food items are good while others are pretty bland.

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  10. Jeff Gold

    Portland / Oregon152 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 4 July 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They have a great, happy hour menu at the bar with $10 drinks and a variety of their small plates. Oyster shooters, the oysters were too large and made it chewy, but the pulled pork sliders were awesome. Next time I will get their jambalaya. Friendly and efficient staff.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Creole / Cajun / Southern, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Soul food
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon, Thu, Fri 16:00–21:00 Sat 12:00–21:00 Sun 12:00–20:00 Happy Hour Mon, Thu, Fri 16:00–18:00
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Wesley Green
  • Area
    McMinnville
  • Cross street
    Cowls St
  • Parking Details
    Street parking and public lot in the rear
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Some sandwiches are generously sized, one guest called the fried chicken sandwich "so huge we were glad we shared, " and another noted a half‑pound burger, suggesting hearty portions for those items.

Yes, the menu includes rotating items, for example the Sweets section lists "The Daily Cream" as a rotating house ice cream special.

Yes, Gem is frequently chosen for special evenings: guests celebrating anniversaries praise the atmosphere, attentive service, and flavorful Creole dishes.

Dinner service, around 6:00 pm, can be a busy time when guests report waits and slower service, while visits just after lunch tend to feel calmer and more relaxed.

Gem Creole Saloon & Restaurant has a warm New Orleans–style saloon vibe, think cool blues, fun decor, and a lively bar where guests say the music and atmosphere feel authentically groovy and comforting.

Casual dress, comfortable, nothing formal expected; many guests note you can dress up or go more relaxed and still feel right at home.

Gem’s weekday happy hour is a great time to visit, Happy Hour is posted Mon–Fri 4:00–6:00 pm and guests praise the bar’s $10 drinks and small plates.

Yes, Gem runs a posted Happy Hour Monday through Friday (4:00–6:00 pm), and guests report a bar menu with $10 drinks and a variety of small plates during that time.

Yes, families are welcome: reviewers describe staff warmly accommodating a 2‑year‑old with paper, markers and a paper airplane, and multiple guests celebrating with children.

Gem Creole Saloon & Restaurant is open for dinner Monday–Thursday 4:00 pm–9:00 pm, Friday 4:00 pm–10:00 pm, Saturday 12:00 pm–10:00 pm, and Sunday 12:00 pm–8:00 pm; happy hour runs Monday–Friday 4:00 pm–6:00 pm.

Weekdays during happy hour are a standout, Gem’s happy hour runs Monday–Friday 4:00 pm–6:00 pm and guests praise the $10 drinks and small-plate bar menu.

Private dining isn't part of Gem's offering, the restaurant's information lists that private parties are not allowed, and the focus is on the open dining room and convivial saloon atmosphere.

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Gem Creole Saloon & Restaurant

4.4
$30 and under
Creole / Cajun / Southern
McMinnville

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 2 times today
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