Tributary Hotel + ōkta restaurant and farm

Tributary Hotel and ōkta, located in McMinnville, Oregon, debuted in summer 2022 as a boutique luxury hotel and destination restaurant. Nestled in the heart of Oregon’s Willamette Valley, the property offers an immersive experience inspired by the region's seasonal rhythms and local producers.

Highlights:

• Tributary Hotel: Luxury accommodations that highlight the beauty and culture of the Willamette Valley.
• Ōkta Restaurant: Led by Executive Chef/Partner Matthew Lightner, offering a hyper-focused seasonal culinary experience. The menu evolves with the seasons, utilizing produce from their regenerative farm.

Key Features:

• Culinary Excellence: Chef Lightner, formerly of Michelin-starred Atera, crafts a 10-course tasting menu that reflects the local terroir and seasonal bounty.
• Regenerative Agriculture: Ōkta’s farm focuses on long-term soil health and vitality, producing unique, high-quality ingredients. The farm includes a wood-fire oven for daily bread baking and a larder for preservation and fermentation.
• Wine Program: Curated by Wine & Beverage Director Ron Acierto, featuring 100-200 wine producers with a focus on the Willamette Valley and exclusive selections.
• Cellar Bar: An intimate lounge serving cocktails with ingredients from the farm, offering a derivative six-course tasting menu.

Achievements:

• Accolades: Named TIME’s 2023 World’s Greatest Places, Oregon’s first Relais & Châteaux property in 2023. Ōkta received recognition as one of Esquire’s Best New Restaurants in 2022, New York Times Best Restaurants in America in 2023, and a 2023 James Beard Award semi-finalist for Best New Restaurant.

Vision: Founders Katie Jackson and Shaun Kajiwara, with Chef Lightner, aim to showcase the Willamette Valley's beauty and sustainability, inspiring guests to explore and appreciate the region's offerings.