Matthew Lightner is a highly acclaimed chef known for his innovative and progressive approach to cuisine, earning two Michelin stars and multiple James Beard Award nominations. His culinary philosophy often...
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Good farm to table experience. Unique flavors put together beautifully. We almost had all courses as we were 3 of us: beet salad was great, enjoyed all three main courses rabbit, chops and salmon we upgraded for the chicken option. Great gazpacho as an appetizer and also enjoyed the rockfish.
Impeccable fixed price five course farm to table. Professionally run, amazing food and excellent wine list. May not be for everyone but we thoroughly enjoyed the experience and meal. Open kitchen concept with limited tables.
Okta’s Sunday Supper #3 (9/28/25) was phenomenal! The tender pot roast, fresh field salad, homie cornbread with seasoned butter, and divine cheesecake burst with flavor, every bite tasting so fresh and dreamy! Tina’s warm service felt like family, and the roasted hazelnut gift was a lovely touch. Booking via OpenTable was a breeze. Modern and elegant, Okta’s farm-to-table vibe is a must-try. 5/5 stars!
We drove from Seattle and made overnight reservations at a hotel half an hour away to make this very special occasion happen.
Many, many thanks to Clara who understood the significance and made it possible for the three of us to be seated that weekend. Girlfriend’s birthday and the other girlfriend facing major health issue.
We made the six hour road trip with a pescatarian and someone who doesn’t eat any seafood in our group. 😅
They begin our experience with a viewing of the fresh versions of ingredients that would go into our dishes. Much appreciation for the team of chefs, who made sure that, despite the dietary restrictions in our group, the dishes echoed each other — considerable thoughtfulness was expressed in how they kept all our dishes the same with only the smallest adjustments to ingredients.
Loved the use of flowers and the unique presentations. It was an impressive tasting menu with a uniquely utilized array of ingredients. For my taste, the dishes felt like they represented a bias on the savory side. In one or two cases, the savory simply overpowered particular bites. Still all in all, beginning with the very first bowl of fresh corn prepared with silken tofu-like base, each dish offered a revelation. (Will list the menu a bit later.)
The cocktails were bright and attractive. We decided to forgo the wine pairings, but had the enjoyment of listening to the descriptions offered by the bar manager for each of the wines delivered to the neighbors dining next to us. We listened and appreciated the wines vicariously. Truly an excellent sommelier he was. Think his name was Eric.
The menu placed at our table had a narrative about this season that had inspired the dishes.
Our servers were outstanding. 20% gratuity was included in the tab. The full tasting in the restaurant came out to $342 a person. There is a tasting menu with fewer dishes downstairs in the wine cellar that is under $200. Worth experiencing with the right company on the right occasion.
Wow, wow, wow. We came here for my birthday dinner and it did not disappoint. Each course was so thoughtful and delicious. Plus we got the wine pairing and each wine was so complex and yummy on its own, but then when paired with the food it was taken to a whole different level of delicious. Ambiance was lovely. They had a nice playlist going. Staff was so nice and helpful, especially loved our sommelier Alexandra - she was so knowledgeable and helpful with the wines. Loved that the wine pairing included such a variety from both the Willamette valley and all over the world + newer releases and more library selections. Can really not emphasize enough how well the wine paired with the food. Although the plates are small, we left very full! Would definitely come back to celebrate another special occasion.
