Carlton Restaurants

The Willamette Valley is known by many as a lush treasure trove of wineries and orchards, and Carlton, a small town affectionately termed "Pinot Paradise," lives up to the region's hype. Boasting more the 20 wine tasting rooms in less than three city blocks, the town is a gastronomic paradise. Dining options are varied, and venues serving hearty American classics, delicate chocolates and bountiful baked goods are always open. Quirky, pun-based names are the norm for many coffee and espresso houses in the community that can be gathering places as much as spots to savor a coffee drink or pastry choice. Dining establishments such as a market and deli combo or farm-to-fork place doubling as a farmer's pantry provide a focus on locally raised meats, vegetables and other produce, highlighting the freshest ingredients.