My first visit and I was impressed. The service was excellent with regular water fills. The menu was huge . I had the chicken fried steak. I was not a fan of the pepper gravy but the side salad was the best ever. My husband was very happy with his omelet. We will be back. read more

Arrived at 9:50 am on Tuesday. There were 5 tables with customers. Waitresses were talking with customers, one had pulled up a chair & was talking to the customers at a booth. The other was standing talking to the customers sitting at the corner booth and at times would sit at the edge of the next table. My husband & I stood for about 20 minutes waiting to be seated. We left without being acknowledged. A customer closer to our location mouthed "I'm sorry", to me. When I took a last look at the waitresses. The waitresses had to have seen us as we walked by the large windows facing the street. We will never stop by the restaurant again. Too bad we were looking forward to eating breakfast at the restaurant. Since we recently moved from out of state. NO SERVICE OR ACKNOWLEDGMENT. ONE STAR RATING IS TOO MUCH! read more

Nice restaurant in a cute little town. Easy on/off the highway if you are just passing through. This seems to be a popular spot with the locals. There is a bar on the back left and outdoor seating by the rest rooms at the back. The menu here is quite large with a kids and a senior menu. Breakfast served until two o'clock if I remember correctly. Burgers, entrees, sandwiches, salad, apps. Wait to be seated. Our waitress was very good; friendly and attentive. Food was good as were the prices. The burger was a pre-formed patty and quite large over all with plenty of fresh toppings on a big roll. The oil used to cook the tater tots is used for other menu items so be aware if you have cross-contamination issues. Seating is a mix of booths and tables. It's a bit dated, but clean and family friendly. I would not be surprised to learn the scrubbed, pink counter top in the ladies room is original. Plenty of parking. read more

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I had been here before for karaoke, but had never tried the food until last night. The karaoke spot is nice with an awesome outdoor area. I would come back to sing, probably won't come back to eat. I ordered a cheese steak sandwich. The menu description sounded like a basic cheesesteak I've had 100 times. But this one came with au jus, which seemed really weird. The sandwich also had zero cheese...even weirder. Neither one of these things would have been deal breakers for me if they had tasted good. The meat on the sandwich was bland and so so so dry. And the amount of grisly totally inedible pieces was gross. The au jus was flavorless. My fries were under cooked. The strawberry lemonade was amazing though. Service was mixed. The main waitress who took the order and brought the food was great and so sweet. The young boy who brought the ticket was beyond awkward. He didn't even say anything or look at us, just walked to the table and set it on the far corner and walked off. It was honestly just rude. read more

A fabled diner - 70 years old- and a fabulous place to stop when traveling along the !-5 corridor. As we did today on our trip home from Eugene. It has a history that includes hosting Elvis during the 1962 World's Fair. Retro diner vibe with attentive staff and classic diner fair. In a world that's rapidly changing, it's comforting to see that the Columbia Inn Restaurant does not. I remember stopping here with friends some 15 years ago on the way to Garibaldi. It feels the same... read more

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Stop here before heading back home from a trip . It was good . Diner style I had been craving an open faced turkey sandwich. It was huge . Not bad the potatoes smooth had garlicky flavor. Husband liked his breakfast. Decor was cute . Service was really good . Probably a one time stop just because not in that area but glad we popped in . Thank you read more

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The food is good. Not great, but good. In fact, I think many people would say it's very good. But, still not great. It's good American cuisine done competently. The problem I have with the restaurant is the issue of value for money. Every entree seems quite expensive for what shows up on your plate. And this is not a chic downtown hotspot in Portland or Seattle, it's a little country diner on the service road next to I-5 North. It's not like they can justify customers paying extra for the location and the sophisticated ambiance. I wish to be kind, and yes, it was a good meal. But the fact remains that the prices seem out of sync with what is coming out of the kitchen and the type of restaurant and where it's located. read more

Service was great, food was tasty and interior was clean. I enjoyed seeing the table game that is the same one my grandfather used to have and we would play at our beach house. I got the beef stew with garlic bread. Flavorful and large portion that filled me up and appeared to be freshly made from scratch. A nice stop for food on the road to Tacoma from Portland. The signage is pretty awesome too! read more

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Inside is old diner, but the food is eh. The burgers are insanely expensive but they do have a lot of options which i like. Service was okay. read more

Great service and food. Enjoyed burgers, mashed potatoes with gravy, and chicken sandwich. The service was great and really attentive! Give them a try you will not be disappointed read more

Columbia Inn Restaurant - Teriyaki chicken sandwich with crinkle cut fries - American Near Me - Kalama, Washington

I LOVE traditional roadside diners. I will go out of my way to eat at places like this because it is always so much better than chains like Denny's or Ihop. This one has Elvis eat here once and proudly display a Jumbo Elvis burger. I had to get it . This burger was massive! Over a pound of meat and melty cheese, and all the fixings. It's important to note they never buy premade patties, instead choosing fresh hamburgers made into patties in the restaurant. This burger was enormous, and was easily the best burger I have ever had in my life. My wife had a buffalo burger which was also wonderful. I took 1 star off for a couple reasons, but none of them are really a big deal. 1) the soda was a little watered down tasting 2) they don't take AMEX and 3)the fry options are crinkle cut and tots, I hate crinkle cut so I got tots, but I would kill for this burger to come with some home cut fries or a big ol steak fry. It was a little expensive but nothing crazy, and I would honestly pay more for food this good. OH, lastly, they got the good ranch. read more

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I had been wanting to try this place for decades. Many times I'd pass Kalama on my way someplace else, but this time I was determined to slow down and check it out. I'm so glad we did! Going North, you'll need to get off I-5 at the exit after Todd, make a right at the stop, a left at the next stop, and you are in downtown Kalama. There are lots of shops, but the Columbia Inn is at the end of the line of them on the left. You cannot miss their sign. Pull in and park, and allow yourself enough time for a good meal in a relaxed atmosphere. My daughter got a Bonka burger and I got fish and chips; large helpings and fresh ingredients cooked to perfection by someone who knows what they're doing. The service was great and welcoming, the ambiance casual. I will absolutely be back next time I drive up that way. Take some time out of your frantic drive North and check out the Columbia Inn, as well as the rest of the town. Kalama is a little gem. read more

We were on our way from Portland to Seattle and gotten hungry in the middle of nowhere. Then the Port of Kalama shows up and we stopped at this restaurant. Granted there is not much of a choice here. We were greeted happily and shown to our table. The menu was classic American diner so I had my go to, hot turkey sandwich. My wife had the freshly dipped fish and chips. Both dishes were well prepared and delicious. read more

Columbia Inn Restaurant - American Near Me - Kalama, Washington

Long wait for our food to come out, and a mixup with one of the orders was this restaurant's downfall. They were quick to correct. The food was decent. Do not sleep on that Onion Ring Tower. They make a stiff Bloody Mary too. Some quality people-watching happened as well. read more

When I was little, this was the place that we always stopped at either on our way or back from Portland. Good old school diner food. My parents loved this place. Fast forward 30 years / every time we drive by (several times a year) I always tell my kids we should stop because it's sooo good. Well we finally did. It was the worst food that we had had in a long long time (we only ate a few bites). The dining was covered in flies and we were doing everything we could to keep the flies away. It's definitely been remodeled since the "good ol days" and it's cute but it was dirty. Service was horrific - took 20 minutes to place our order a day there were only two other tables occupied. Definitely will not be stopping here ever again. read more

Dropped into Columbia Inn Bar & Grill while in town doing a little business next door regarding the new hotel going in. The bar is a small area and 99% of the clientele is local; which is to be expected. There was karaoke happening... kind of. The KJ was mostly out on the patio--which, by the way, was lit brighter than the surface of the sun--sucking on her pacifier... I mean, vape. With her gone half the time, there was zero flow to the show and folks were getting noticeably frustrated waiting their turn at the mic. To top it off, a group of guys rolled in like they were auditioning for a WWE event, yelling over everyone and completely crushing the vibe. The bartender was sweet and clearly doing her best, but did not have control over her crowd. With a new hotel coming in next door, this place is about to get more foot traffic from out-of-towners. Here's hoping they get things a bit more dialed in--because with a little polish, it could be a great spot for locals and visitors alike. Perhaps my next visit will warrant an increase in stars. read more

Always excellent service. French Dip is best anywhere. Breakfasts are wonderful. We enjoy the senior menu.

The service is top notch! I love the nostalgia of it all. Will keep coming back! And there is a smoke patio outside of the bar area that is covered. Also they have chocolate chip pancakes! She'll bring out a side of chocolate syrup too read more

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Spent more on a simple breakfast than I have ever spent in my 62 years. My pancakes were fried very strange. Got there at 8 thirty AM not one person there or came in, we should have known. read more

Long trip from Eugene to Bellingham and needed some dinner. So glad we found this place. Easy off the highway and adorable inside. The menu was huge, portions perfect and food was delicious. Staff was friendly, service was fast and restaurant was very clean. I would definitely recommend and would stop here again for sure. read more

Columbia Inn Restaurant - Great food and even better company - American Near Me - Kalama, Washington

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Friendly service, clean, newly updated interior, the Monte Cristo St Pattys Special was great, as was my giant strawberry Belgian waffle! A bit pricey but comparable to other local places read more

Columbia Inn Restaurant - Monte Cristo - American Near Me - Kalama, Washington

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The food was shockingly good for a modest looking establishment. We both had egg dishes that had a ton of what my mother would call "goodies" including bacon and vegetables - there as a HUGE amount of food for the prices. The potato pancakes were truly delightful and the regular pancakes are supremely fluffy and as big as your head. They are precisely what pancakes are meant to be. Consider splitting the breakfast - it's that big, just make sure to tip the waitress for the super fast & mostly attentive service. Way better than an iHop or Dennys. Does that make it 5-stars? Not sure, but exceeding the standard of its competitors by a mile. read more

The Food was salty and the lasagna top pasta was hard and almost burnt, bean soup it was salty could not eat it. Overpriced gross food and service was normal will never go back. read more

Great place to stop on your way to Portland from Seattle! I'm glad we found this cute restaurant - their portions are very generous. The spicy tots and the cinnamon bun were just what the doctor ordered for a breakfast pit stop. I also appreciate our waitress, who's apparently been with the restaurant since 1989. read more

Excellent service and delicious food. Best of all was the throwback style and amazing, cozy, and historically significant ambiance. Loved this place, and it is so convenient to get on and off I 5. A total winner that hopefully stays the same forever!!! Loved it. read more

Service 5 stars... couldn't get a friendlier waitress White bean chili 4 stars Farmer scramble 3.5 Western eggs Benedict Potato pancakes. 5 star Would be happy just ordering this Gravy and everything else. 3 star McKinley breakfast... 4 star... you better be hungry if you order this!!! Old country breakfast 4 stars... Every meal was quite plentiful!! We all definitely left with full tummies!!! read more

First time at this restaurant, our server Stephanie, was really nice, very busy for a Sunday early evening. The food is okay ,not really worth the cost. I'd guess it'd be okay for a lunch or a stop off place for happy hour drinks. Cute place. Nothing real special. The Cheesecake was good So dessert and coffee stop. Not bad for a home town spot read more

Food was good but the bartender was screaming at the cook and using the 'f' word repeatedly! The whole restaurant could hear the fight. Just what I needed after driving 15 hours! read more

I've been coming here off and on since the late 1950's (it opened in '55) when the family went to Portland or back from there. This was once on THE north/south highway before there was an I-5. A popular place back then, Jack Benny and Elvis both ate here. (who?). The food and service has always been good diner-style. The other day was no different from '57 to 2018: good, reliable menu, quality food prep and reliable service. It is worth your while to pull off of I-5 (avoid those quickie coffee stands) to slow down to enjoy a lunch, dinner or just a cuppa joe . read more

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We ended up here after striking out at another restaurant that couldn't sit a family of "4". We called to verify and they said come on over. We've driven by countless times - along the I-5 corridor between Kalama & Vancouver. The atmosphere is what you would expect for the age. The service was spot on - until the end when we couldn't find our waitress to pay. We have 3 adults and a pre-teen that could definitely make a dent in dent in the menu and we did just that. Everyone - but me - did breakfast (it was around 10:00 am) and I did lunch (their homemade potato salad was YUMMY). The sizes were plentiful and priced well. Flavor was good. Definitely would recommend stopping if you are traveling between Kalama & Vancouver. read more

Columbia Inn Restaurant - American Near Me - Kalama, Washington

Their breakfast was exactly what we were craving! Doesn't look like anything special from the outside, and the inside is like a cozy grandmother's home with nick knacks here and there among the tables and booths. Great breakfast menu with almost too many good choices! Egg's Benedict, scrambles, omelettes, Belgian waffles, pancakes, French toast, hashbrowns. My daughter ordered their Belgian waffle with strawberries and whip cream. I had their garden omelette with hashbrowns & toast, the hubs got a scramble with hashbrowns and English muffins. All delicious and hit the spot! Great friendly and fast service too. read more

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The bar on a Saturday night is SO FUN! The bartenders are sooo nice and cool and there's karaoke with an amazing host! Lots of locals but everyone is pretty kind. Drinks are good. The food though has gone DOWN hill. Wouldn't reccomend eating here. read more

Waitress was friendly, but the food is gross! Sorry guys but when you served me the dried up and over fried hash-browns that did it for me! You need to update and clean your restaurant. I would also suggest finding a new cook! I don't care who visited there! read more

Columbia Inn Restaurant - Their idea of hash-browns! - American Near Me - Kalama, Washington

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Had a great experience at the bar. Our server and bartender "Shelby" took amazing care of us. I lost count how many times she came over to our table to check on us. The drinks she made were perfect and fast! Great attitude and we could tell she enjoys her job and making people happy. The food was delicious and good sized helpings. I look forward to the next time I'm in town because I will be stopping by. read more

I've been coming here for years, and it's always been a satisfying time. The food has always been great, can't say much negative about it other than I feel like it's a little pricey with some dishes. But also has an overall relaxing ambiance, with very polite staff. read more

We ate breakfast twice and dinner once. Both of us had the NW Scramble ($16.99) the first breakfast. The food was great with too much food to finish. The second breakfast, I stuck with the NW Scr. and my wife had the two egg breakfast ($13.59) that came with two dinner size pancakes. For our dinner meal, my wife was very happy with her Turkey Cranberry sandwich with tots $17.09). They don't seem to have any gluten free items, but I ordered the Taco Salad ($17.39). A good sized salad, but only about a 3 out of 5 taste wise. We'll certainly go back for breakfast. read more

love this quaint place. service and food never disappoints. today we had the Country Platter , eggs, biscuits and gravy, 2 bacon and sausages and hash browns. taste buds satisfied. Full breakfast platter, 3 pancakes, eggs, hasbrowns, 2 bacon's & 2 sausage deliciousness in my belly. Happy birthday to our wonderful waitress she was amazing! read more

teach your cooks how to make scrambled eggs . mine were shitty .being a cook isn't about how much food you can push out the kitchen . you need to have some love for the job . read more

Casual place, great bar in the back and friendly people. Definitely a place to stop in kalama

I first spotted the Columbia Inn Restaurant as my Son and I were driving past Kalama on the way up to the Mount St. Helens Visitor Center near Castle Rock. It threw out a Retro "Dated and Divey" vibe, which meant that we were destined to stop in on our way back. It also didn't hurt that the Kid was "starving" by the time we came by on our return trip. We stopped by just before Lunch, as our Volcanic plans were cut short by a drizzly and overcast day. Access to and from I-5 was easy, as was finding a place to park. We immediately noticed the mural on the side of the building that mentioned that Elvis and Jack Benny had been here, and that the King of Rock and Roll had also spent the night at the adjacent motel back in 1962. 50 Years is long time to be milking ones 15 minutes of fame, but we were actually charmed by this form of small town pride. We were greeted promptly and immediately seated in a booth by the window. The front dining room clientele was fairly sparse, but very local and on a first name basis. We joined the "Family" straight away, starting with a conversation initiated by my Son with the next Table and continuing with a playful "slap" administered by the Waitress after he made a snide comment about my age as I ordered off the 55+ Menu. The Waitress was also taking a photography class, and we had the pleasure and privilege of admiring her work. My Son ordered a huge breakfast combination that even he couldn't finish, while I enjoyed a more modest omelet dish with hash browns done right. We were both very happy with our meals and within this most enjoyable atmosphere. Towards the end, I walked around and noticed the Chinook Lounge in the back, complete with flat screen TVs, a place for a band, and an outside deck. Heck, if were any later in the day, I could have hung out back here, watched the Ducks beat USC over a cold one, all while keeping the Kid within a safe range. That's what a good ole boy'll do.... read more

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