Restaurants in Forest Grove

As The Sandwich Shop's grill masters tend to the flames, swirls of smoke fill the outdoor air with the rich aromas of pork, briskets, and racks of ribs. When the time is right, they pass on their carefully smoked meats to the sandwich makers stationed inside the shop. These aficionados of the handheld then slather the tender morsels with barbecue sauce and enough coleslaw to stuff a midsize teddy bear. Though smoked meats remain the menu's foundation, the staff continuously experiments with new creations such as meatloaf sandwiches or biscuits and gravy made from their stash of juicy pork. They don't just work lunch and dinner shifts, possessing any unwavering eagerness to surprise morning diners with twists to the traditional egg sandwich.

What started as a refreshment stand during a 1924 Pioneer Day celebration has since grown into Arctic Circle, an eatery that transcends typical fast-food standards by building its menu items from high-quality ingredients. Black Angus patties support burgers stacked with mushrooms or bacon, and 100% Alaskan halibut keeps the fish sandwiches filler-free. Over more than 60 years of business, Arctic Circle has handcrafted original eats, such as a fry sauce blended from tomato and lemon, and the Brown Topper, an ice-cream cone dunked in chocolate and placed atop the heads of nearby gentlepersons. The dessert menu also includes milkshakes, whose creamy contents harvest flavor from real fruit or hunks of candy.

Sports stream from a fleet of televisions that line almost every wall inside The Spot Sports Bar & Grill. As diners root on their favorite teams and shoot pool, the wait staff hustles between high-top tables and stools with pulled-pork sandwiches and pizzas. The eclectic menu also includes deep-fried peanut-butter-and-jelly sandwiches and super nachos that pack a hearty mix of cheese, beans, vegetables, and choice of meat. Chefs draw from Asian recipes to sprinkle honey-roasted walnuts and a creamy honey-lemon glaze over deep-fried tiger prawns. A DJ busts out the latest tunes on Friday and Saturday nights, and families gather around the giant projector screen for Tuesday karaoke, singing favorite hits or reciting the Latin phrase woven into their family crest.