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    Big River Grill

    4.2 (411 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials

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    garlic shrimp pasta
    Serena H.

    Seriously, when you order a slice of pie, have it served first. Alas, I made an adult decision to eat it last. It was really good. This place was busy for a Monday evening. The food is really good here. I had the garlic shrimp pasta dish. When I am in the area again, I am definitely having the pie to start my lunch or dinner. There are a lot of funny license plates on the walls. Overall, a very nice place to take a friend for his birthday.

    Friendly people, great food, great drinks. You'll be glad you sat down! Highly recommend

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    Atwater Villager G.

    Our party sat on the patio in the incredibly beautiful Columbia Gorge evening. Dog- friendly, human-friendly staff served up a memorable meal for our stay in Stevenson. Great entree choices. It was quiet on patio and lively inside (on a weeknight). DO eat here.

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    Annabelle R.

    We ordered dinner to go on a Saturday night. Service was sufficient, and the wait for our food to be ready was about 20 minutes. The wild sockeye salmon cakes were delightful, with a nice crunch and a tasty sauce on the side. The smoked salmon alfredo was so satisfying, creamy and flavorful and quite unique. My boyfriend enjoyed the smoky garlic shrimp, and even though it was a large serving size, he finished every last bite. We were hungry, no doubt, after a hike earlier in the day. But everything about our meal was impeccable, and we were very pleased with our experience.

    Beautiful Columbia River
    Heather L.

    Took a nice drive out to Stevenson, WA on a sunny spring weekend Saturday! We stopped here to get a bite to eat and cocktail before checking out the Carson Hot Springs. We shared a spinach salad with a delicious garlic dressing and a bacon burger! The fries were so crispy and yummy Topped the meal off with a slice of their Smores Cheesecake! Our server was great and kept our cocktails full!

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    Ricky S.

    Visited as a guest from American Cruise Lines. Convenient location, just a few blocks from docking. Per the pics, the quantity of the food was more than plenty. The burger was a two-hander and the bowl size of the tomato soup was enough to feed two. Food was hot and excellent taste/quality. Our water glasses were kept full and service was commendable. Highly recommend.

    Refreshing lemon cocktail. Was very sweet.
    Nishi B.

    The service was amazing, very friendly as soon as we walked in. The food tasted really good and was not too expensive. The grilled chicken Cesar salad was my favorite out of everything, the chicken tasted really good. The place had lots of cool posters on the wall to look at. If you sit in the outside, you get a nice view of the lake.

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    Ron B.

    Great service, ambience, eclectic menu. Full bar, good beers on tap, fish out of the big river. Excellent staff

    Cajun chicken sandwich
    Scott H.

    Moving up in the ranks. Had their Reuben. It's pretty legit. I get my dressing on the side. I'd recommend the same. It tastes weird. I guess it's traditional maybe. Anyway lots of good meat. Sauerkraut is good but not too cute. The bread is really tasty too and not soggy. Top five all time for me

    Driving in from PDX for lunch

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    Been here to have dinner twice on different stays. Great place with many food options and friendly staff. Reliably good.

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    I was in town and got the best dang Rubin sandwich I'd had in years. Will keep coming back as long as the doors are open. Love you guys.

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    This place was great I got a burger and a red clam chowder was off the hook would absolutely come back

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    The food was terrific. I had the burger and my friend/ the lasagna. So good we came back for breakfast

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    Brigham Fish Market

    Brigham Fish Market

    4.6
    (440 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$

    After going on a significant hike to see local water falls, we were starving! Yelp connected us…read morewith Brigham Fish Market and it was the BEST recommendation! First of all, the drive into the town was gorgeous and scenic. What a restaurant with a view! Easy parking and plenty of seating on the inside. Second, the staff were incredible. From the moment we walked in, the young lady taking our order was friendly, welcoming, and helpful with our questions as non-locals. Another co-worker was helpful in helping us to get seated and bringing out food/drinks. Wonderful service, thank you! Third, the food was AMAZING! Everything we ate was fresh, hearty, and so flavorful. We shared a cup of clam chowder and it was so creamy and delicious. My husband got the fish and chips with the Cajun seasoning and it was so scrumptious! And very filling! I got the smoked salmon po'boy and it was so decadent. I loved every bite and walked away stuffed! And, on top of it all, prices were so reasonable for such fresh fish and ingredients! If we are ever in the area again, we are going to be sure to stop by Brigham Fish Market. It is worth every minute of the drive, every dollar, and every bite! Thanks for an amazing lunch!

    Didn't eat here, but grabbed the smoked salmon dip and fresh baked bread. It was so good! I would…read morehighly recommend stopping as it was just the snack we needed on our way to Hood River. If we were hungrier we would've stayed here to eat because everything looked delicious!

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    Interior view
    Interior view
    Steamed clams, fried sturgeon, salmon chowder.
    Steamed clams, fried sturgeon, salmon chowder.
    Took a big bite out of my Smoked Salmon Po'Boy!

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    Took a big bite out of my Smoked Salmon Po'Boy!
    Clark and Lewie's

    Clark and Lewie's

    3.8
    (276 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    Had a solid lunch here with a big group. Sat in the area overlooking the river which was lovely…read more Service was fast and friendly. Place was quite busy on the weekend so we had a little wait. Food was good - bison burgers, smoked salmon soup, Caesar salad, all good. Fish tacos with cod were delicious!

    We're back! 2 weeks later than my last review because the Gorge, Brandy our gracious and loving…read moreserver, dining tent deck view/ambiance, FOOD and "gluttony memory" called us back! An epic Breakfast menu for foodies and standard fair breakfast/brunch lovers is new and ON at Clark & Lewie's - designed and prepared by Brandy's husband and chef Tony! A "first" review challenge for me: How to write in "groans and sighs." Because words just won't accurately communicate the sophisticated, savory flavors, texture and clear love of food like we experienced. Crepes. Yes crepes! They offer two varieties that I couldn't choose from, so they offered one of each! The first is bacon, cheese and egg, and the second with ham/cheese and raspberry jam? The first bite - oooooohhhh - the texture that hits your mouth says "do I have your FULL attention?". And the first auditory responses are moans, groans and a few unsavory expletives....for which you quickly apologize to your dining partner. And your eyes lock on your food and fork - and then partner - with some serious "affection." Holy crap! Then the biscuits and gravy...equally not your standard fair with ample extra creamy servings of love and satiation. We also had to try an extra side of their potatoes obrian which are also not you standard fair and clearly trying to hold its own as a lead entre vs side. Moist, savory and incredible dipped in the gravy:) And then the bloody Mary's! Please note in the pictures the massive thick piece of bacon, that they cook in the oven with cayanne and brown sugar! And ALL of this backed by a scenic Columbia riverside view with its sleepy, eerie and calming mountain peaks, clouds and shimmering light. I must again reference our (local) server Brandy, and her incredible multi-talented husband Tony- they are the heart behind your entire dining experience. Brandy's piercing blue eyes radiate her love of what she does and her life with her large family here in the gorge. Richness in every level that pleases all your senses and soul. Oh! And with a bag full of breakfast leftovers, we ordered a full serving of their famous beef and elk stroganoff to take home as well!:) We'll be back!

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    The back (north) side of the covered patio.
    The back (north) side of the covered patio.
    Clark and Lewie's
    The cozy bar area is fabulous as well - and great to catch your  Seahawks game!

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    The cozy bar area is fabulous as well - and great to catch your Seahawks game!
    Riverside

    Riverside

    3.9
    (508 reviews)
    18.6 mi
    $$$

    I ate at this restaurant twice while staying at the hotel in March and April, once for dinner and…read moreonce for breakfast. Both meals were great. Service was prompt, and the restaurant atmosphere is very pleasant. It's kind of funny because you'll have people in suits having a business meeting over dinner, and other regular hotel guests just dining casually in t-shirts and jeans. On both occasions, I was dining with another family member. When we were there for dinner, we were having a really hard time deciding what to order, and our server let us know that there was a 2-for deal going on for some of the pastas. Each of us had been considering a pasta, so that solved that problem! Both were delicious, and we had leftovers to take home. When we were there for breakfast, I was feeling adventurous and ordered the lox and bagel, which I've only had a very basic version of one other time. It was soooo good, and very filling. Several other options on the breakfast menu also sounded really good, but I'm glad I went with this for the experience. I'd definitely eat here again if/when I stay in the hotel again. Since there's no free breakfast offered by the hotel, they give you vouchers for the restaurant, so you can get a pretty good deal on a meal.

    I'd give Riverside Restaurant a solid 4.5 stars based on our breakfast visit…read more I ordered the chilaquiles, and they were excellent, flavorful, still pleasantly crunchy where they should be, and just a really strong version of the dish. Definitely the standout of the table for me. Service was friendly and expedient, which I always appreciate in the morning when everyone is trying to get caffeinated and out the door. My companions ordered the protein bowl, which was a hearty mix of grains and grilled vegetables with your choice of tofu or egg. It leaned a little bland flavor-wise, but it did exactly what it needed to do: provided a filling, healthy base for a full day of activity in Hood River. Not every dish was a knockout, but overall it was a very solid breakfast spot with fair pricing at about $18 per dish.

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    Riverside
    Peach salad with Salmon
    Peach salad with Salmon
    Caprese with Burrata

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    Caprese with Burrata
    Salty's on the Columbia River

    Salty's on the Columbia River

    4.0
    (1.9k reviews)
    36.4 mi
    $$$

    We had such a wonderful experience at Salty's on the Columbia River! From the moment we walked in,…read morethe views were absolutely stunning, you truly can't beat dining right on the river. It made the whole evening feel special and relaxing. The food was amazing fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Everything we ordered exceeded expectations. A huge shoutout to our waitress, Nancy! She was so kind, attentive, and incredibly knowledgeable about the menu. We can be a little picky with our food, and she went above and beyond to help customize our entrées so they were exactly how we like them. She made us feel completely taken care of without ever making us feel like we were being difficult. Between the beautiful view, exceptional service, and fantastic food, this place is a must-visit.

    Ok, a new restaurant for us. The airport is part of our routine so we have been driving by this…read moreplace for years but always in transit and we never stopped. Took our out of town friends with a short layover at PDX to make a reservation. And, especially on a hot day, just lovely to be in this place with big windows looking at the river. The staff was great- busy with dinner service but still providing plenty of attention. We had a table of six upstairs which I recommend for a nice view even if you aren't seated at a window table. Noise level is near perfect- buzzy but no one needed to shout for normal conversation and that's with a pretty much full house. We may have skipped this place for years but clearly many people don't- crowded and we used valet parking because their parking lot was full. They don't charge but as downtown city people we tip. And, of course the food- perfectly fine, ample menu with lots of choice, fish forward but a couple of meat choices for silly people who avoid fish, shell fish. Everyone cleaned their plates except me, the remains of my crab/ shrimp salad, under $40.00, loaded with crab and shrimp came home for in a box for a more than ample lunch. And, boy do I love a restaurant that boxes up the food rather than dumps a take-out container for me to do it. Really nice classy touch. I rate the food as well executed with a full range of standard choices, nothing ground breaking but good solid plates. This is certainly the place for entertaining a party- everyone will find a sweet spot on the menu in a casual but still feels like a treat meal out. So there is clearly a reason that people love this place.

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    Interior
    Interior
    1 lb. Dungeness Crab Legs
    1 lb. Dungeness Crab Legs
    Beet Salad

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    Beet Salad
    The Rendezvous Grill

    The Rendezvous Grill

    4.5
    (317 reviews)
    24.0 mi
    $$

    I have been coming up to Mt. Hood for... 20 years? And every time, we zipped right past Government…read moreCamp thinking there was nothing much to see. My fiance planned a wonderful mountain getaway for us, and lucky for me- we had dinner reservations here. It was so chilly in December, We had a cold mountain day, and we bundled up to go to our dinner reservations and I have to say- I wasn't expecting much when I heard the name "Grill". I was thinking- burgers, fries, your typical post-ski grub. I was wrooong! We strolled into the coziest little restaurant and were greeted by the two lovely people working there. Felt like I very sweet family vibe. They steered us in the directions of the pasta dishes we ordered, and we had the Soup of the Day to start- I believe it was some kind of Tomato bisque and that hit the spot. The Hazelnut pasta was a hit for my fiance, and I loved that he got to try such a classic Oregon flavor in a pasta- how fun. My chanterelle ravioli filled me up so fast, I also loved being able to try chanterelles in this format. Both dishes felt very creative and full of so much Oregon pride! Delicious!

    The food was bland and not for the first time. It seems that the food is of poor quality…read more The appetizer of oysters was disappointing, they were over cooked and chopped up, no whole oysters in the small serving. The service was okay. I have been coming here for over 20 years and the restaurant was always my favorite, this was the place to bring visitors and family. It's not that place anymore.

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    Chocolate pistachio bread pudding- dense but not dry, absolutely delicious.
    Chocolate pistachio bread pudding- dense but not dry, absolutely delicious.
    The Rendezvous Grill
    Rigatoni with hazelnuts cranberries and chicken

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    Rigatoni with hazelnuts cranberries and chicken

    Big River Grill - tradamerican - Updated July 2026

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