If you follow my reviews, it's not secret that I generally despise bars. What, then, is so different about Covlins that it warrants a 5-star review? Lots of things... * Staff is REMARKABLY friendly and personable * They are equally attentive and professional * The patrons were awesome, seriously. I came here alone, and no fewer than three people, each in completely different parties, approached and engaged me in conversation. This seemed like a bunch of regulars who welcome newcomers as family. The menu is much larger than expected for a bar. I opted for the pulled pork sliders, and they were FAR better than expected. The rolls were the most surprising part, they were fantastic! I don't know if they're baked on-site, but they're definitely not typical "get the job done" fare, they were superb. "Slider" also seemed to be a bit misleading because they're so generously stuffed with pork and cole slaw that they're closer to a full-sized sandwich. Prices belie the quality and portion sizes (much lower prices than I'd expect). The only minor gripe is that there are not a lot of good seats for seeing bands perform. The bar area is narrow and long, which doesn't lend itself well to seeing performances, but I was still able to do so, and the friendliness of the staff and other patrons (again, AMAZING surprise) really seemed to make up for this. read more

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We ordered the Lundy loaf "meatloaf" and we were not pleased. The meatloaf was hard as a rock. The potatoes were instant fake potatoes and the gravy comes from a package. We also ordered the Texas brisket burger, this was also disappointing. The brisket was mainly fat. The BBQ sauce was good as well as the fries. Ordered a cup of chili and that was decent. For desert we tried the tiramisu cake. This was the highlight. Drinks were good. read more

So fun - great food and drinks! Great tacos and the dessert! Strawberry rhubarb pie with ice cream!!! read more

Best chicken fried steak we have ever had!! Absolutely wonderful . Staff were attentive and though it was breakfast we will be back to try their dinner and desserts read more

The best food around! Hands down and live music every Saturday night. The salads are great and the burgers and pasta even better. Jennifer read more

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What a lunch from Hell! I understand that accidents happen. But for the fire alarm to go off for 15 minutes while you're sitting there, trying to enjoy your lunch. The burger was so salty and big chunks of pepper. Yuck read more

A hidden gem in the town! The service was good, the drinks were tasty and the food was delicious! My only critique would be the prime rib was not very seasoned/cooked medium rare. But overall, one of my favorite places! read more

I could say that this place is like a hidden gem. Was browsing around places and got hungry. So, me and my friend was looking around town for brunch or late lunch. Turn out they were a few that are open for indoor dining! We stopped there and we sat at the bar. The menu looks simple and good. I got one of their burger to try. Forgot what is it call but it was one hell of a delicious burger they made. It got everything I needed. Of course the tats too! Overall, great place to stop by for breakfast or lunch! Not to mention, the server are friendly and attentive! read more

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Had the GIANT burger. Was delicious. Usually go in for breakfast. Had the fried chicken a couple of times too. Great service and atmosphere. Will be back for sure. read more

We often go to Colvin's for a meal. The food is always good for breakfast, lunch and dinner. We appreciate the friendly customer service.

Great service and food--my fav is the brisket Mac and cheese-- so good!! The banana bread cheesecake is amazing too!!

My husband and I drove here from Vancouver, trying to compare to Mcmen. In Kalama. We like that we had a choice of table, there was very little traffic, it was nice and quiet enough we could hear each other, the food was generous in portion and well cooked. I like we had a bucket of condiments to choose from to accent our meal according to our individual tastes. The service was ok, but the young girl didn't know how to hostess or anticipate our needs. I had to go get silverware myself, ask for the condiment bucket from a neighboring table (only 3/9 tables had the bucket), and paying was awkward. But it is a small town, and we expected more of a country vibe (country music was the musak). But we felt very comforted by our visit and happy with the prices for what we got. I could even afford 2 drinks! I think we will come here instead of Kalama, even though it's an extra 20 minute drive, it's more intimate, and we don't have to wait for a table or listen to condescension you sometimes feel at Mcmen. Remember to bring a sweater, as it is drafty in the restaurant side. I recommend! read more

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Went to breakfast this morning (8/27/2022) and the food was amazing! And whoever the young gal that served us in the restaurant- you go girl!! Most kids her age are playing on their phones or chit-chatting. She was extremely attentive to us and our needs, got the order right the first time, waited on us quickly and was very pleasant! I wish I would have gotten her name - but she was awesome!! read more

Love the chicken fried prime rib. Need to show case that more often. I think it's the town's best sit down restaurant for traditional family food. Too many paper makers in the bar. read more

Good food and drinks! Love the Cajun eggs Benedict and the Mac n cheese and Alfredo!

Small but so good!!! They have amazing house smoked brisket that they incorporate into sandwiches, chili, Mac & cheese!! Great drinks and friendly staff read more

We were passing through town on a family road trip and my 7 year old son said he was hungry for steak. We decided on Colvins and it was the best! The little dining room next to the bar was so cute and welcoming, and the menu had a ton to offer. My son and I shared the BBQ combo and it came on two giant plates. The brisket, ribs and pulled pork were all top notch -- as good as the best BBQ places in Seattle and half the price. Wifey has the foil cooked halibut, which was also delicious. Everything from the starter salads on down was a cut above. Don't miss the historical photos on the wall down the hall. Highly recommend! read more

It pains me to write this, as when we first started eating here the food was spectacular. Over the last month or two, though, something has happened. The last two times we've ordered the smoked chicken tacos, the chicken hasn't been smoked and was primarily cabbage (I assume to cover up the fact that the chicken wasn't smoked?) We ordered the fish in foil once - the cod - and there was maybe a bite or two total of fish. Another time we ordered this, no sides were given - just the fish. Beer battered shrimp was inedible - completely drenched in grease. I really hope whatever happens gets straightened out soon - we'd much prefer to support a local business rather than drive to another town. read more

An awesome litte place we fell in love with on our way to Astoria. Drinks: My girlfriend had the Bloody Mary, which was good. I had an orange juice, which was good. Food: The food was so good and was presented very nicely. The kid had pancakes and bacon, which came with whipped cream, sprinkles and a little umbrella. My girlfriend ordered the Pulled Pork Benedict and loved it. I had the special, which was smoked brisket benedict omelet. The hollandaise sauce was excellent and really went well with the delicious smoked brisket. Service: Our server was super nice and attentive and the food came out quickly. read more

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Breakfast is always amazing , I love the Cobb salad at dinner time and they are so friendly!

Great breakfast options and lots of items made from scratch. Yummy! In a town without a lot of options this clean quaint spot was a treasure to find read more

I had been craving a burger all weekend, and this place had exactly what I needed. Service was fast and friendly. Food was perfect! They have a bacon-stuffed burger that is as good as that sounds. Hubby got the Inferno brisket sandwich and it was spicy and delicious! We are so glad we stopped here on our way through. Thank you! read more

Colvins Pub & Grill - Bacon-stuffed burger with tots - Pubs Near Me - Clatskanie, Oregon

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We stopped by on our way to the beach for a camping trip. I must say that the smoked chicken in both of our meals was to die for. The service was perfect. Can't say enough good about this place. It was so fabulous that we stopped again on our way back home a week later. Highly recommend Colvins! PS, we had first entered the Conestoga bar/grill next door, but we couldn't get anyone to wait on us, or even greet or acknowledge that we were there. After 10 minutes we walked out and went into Colvins. So glad that we did! read more

Got into town early, not much open, came across this place and it was good, nice waitress, good food, had a omelette and hash browns, the surprise was I got a biscuit in stead of toast, it must have been home made, probably the best biscuit I have ever had. Well worth the visit. read more

Excellent brisket & burgers! Great bb sauce. Tater tots, fries, and onion rings (battered) were awesome. Reasonable pricing. Only negative was seeing the chef in the back had his mask down around his chin/neck. Other staff were in compliance. read more

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Oh the memories. I will never forget coming here. Not for the delightful food or the drinks but for the people. The sad at the bar was awesome! Super friendly and inviting. Big thanks to chick for the Bloody Mary! Was just as we asked. read more

Colvins Pub & Grill - Bloody Mary's made by Chuck. - Pubs Near Me - Clatskanie, Oregon

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If you want well prepared comfort food and friendly service, this is the place to go. Their coffee-rubbed steak is awesome and you'd better get there early for their smoked prime rib on Fridays. I even like their meatloaf, steamed fish, and fried chicken, which is crisp and not greasy, but moist inside. Their salads are crisp and fresh, and they have tasty sandwiches, bbq sliders and burgers. My husband says their Mac n cheese is amazing and loves the fried green beans. The only thing we wish is that they served breakfast later and had more vegetarian options for my husband. read more

Great food, quick service, good vibes. Ordered the special- was excellent. Will stop here again.

Love this place! Well taken care of and owned and run by a local family. Clean and friendly. New floor today! I've stopped here for after work beer many times and I've come for sports, as well as dinner with family. Two sides, with restaurant on one half. Especially happy tonight, because my bartender went the extra mile and chopped up some carrots and celery to go with my excellent buffalo wings! read more

Colvins Pub & Grill - The leftovers from my wings! Mahalo, cute little Colvins bartender! - Pubs Near Me - Clatskanie, Oregon

Great food! Excellent huge breakfasts, amazing burgers, and great barbecue! Highly recommend.

Colvins is a godsend for travelers, such as myself, who are famished and in need of a quick bite. We stopped in for brunch and was greeted with cordial salutation. There was plenty of tables for a decent crowd as well as a lounge on the opposite side of a curtained divider. The food was good as best I can remember, but, unfortunately will soon be a distant memory. There was naught about this encounter that impressed me enough to leave a lasting impression. I wanted to write a review, despite my superficial details, for if there was a longer cunctation it would have been an evanescent check-in. read more

This place could be sooooo much better with so little effort. I have been here three times now and each time my expectations have been met, but only because they were not that high to begin with. Colvin's is in two parts each with it's own entrance. The bar is on the right and the dining room is to the left. I like the bar. It's a step up from the other options in town. The beer selection is interesting even if the prices are higher than their competition. It is a very comfortable place to stop and have a few. Every time I have visited the bartender has been easy to talk to and I have felt well taken care of. The dining room is a basic spartan affair with no thought to atmosphere. The food is not much different. Not that there is anything wrong with that. Just be prepared. My last meal was the Homemade Meatloaf. Highly recommended by the staff. It started out with a salad.....I'm sorry....I don't know why they went to the trouble. This was one of those salads that places serve only because they feel they have to.There was no social redeeming value to my little bowl of lettuce. Unfortunately is was a harbinger of what was to follow. The meatloaf came to me as a huge double portion stacked high with a healthy plop of mashed potatoes with the aforementioned covered with a generous flood of brown gravy and believe it or not the star of the show, a freshly made roll. The meatloaf was indeed meaty. But that is as far as i would go. It wasn't bad by any means....just not in the least bit interesting. The potatoes were again basic with no character. And then there was the gravy. My server had assured me that everything on the menu was hand made in house. I have no reason to disbelieve him however, if the gravy was hand made then it was made by the same person who makes the gravy that comes in a can. It was terrible. What I would come back for is...the roll. I have no idea what they did but it was a light, fresh bread tasting of yeast. I held the roll up to my nose and I was transported back into the bakery from which it was born. It was delightful. It pulled apart with perfect resistance, the inside was flaky and warm. It was almost a crime to taint it with butter. Colvin's has a varied menu with lots of promise they just need someone competent in the kitchen to fulfill that promise. I will come back to Colvin's for a beverage and a roll. For food, I'll go elsewhere. read more

Colvins Pub & Grill - Meatloaf from scratch. Gravy from Food Service - Pubs Near Me - Clatskanie, Oregon

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I'd give it zero stars but it wouldn't let me.... friends and I ordered lunch from there yesterday ... I had just a cheeseburger with tots... nothing extra or fancy... when I got first it was cold... greasy as hell...(tots to) it also had ZERO flavor ... tasted like it was boiled in water.. the texture made me gag.... my friend also took a bite and had to spit it out it was so bad.... so I returned it , I was willing to give them another shot at food so I asked for nachos... and the MANAGER said " you wish.. that ain't gonna happen... your not going to get nachos for a cheeseburger price.. and snorts out a laugh at me..... I told him I woulda been happy to pay the difference.. but now with that snotty attitude ... F.U. Give me My money back....NEVER again will I go there and if you want a good meal.. you wouldn't go there either... you'll be greatly disappointed.!!!!!! read more

Stopped in here for breakfast had the corn beef hash it was most excellent. Really nice place with a great vibe and excellent service. I will be back !!!!!!!! read more

Colvins Pub & Grill - Pubs Near Me - Clatskanie, Oregon

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I came in to eat at Colvins last week and had an extremely enjoyable time. My food was the perfect temperature and was made to my desire. I stand firm on my belief that Colvins also has the best fries in the area! My server Lilly was also top notch. She was extremely pleasant, respectful and tentative to my order/visit. Colvins got a steal by hiring her! read more

The first few meals for my friends came out great (salmon, chicken fried chicken and chicken fried steak) until the fried chicken order came out cold for one of their meals. We sent that back to receive a burger that was extremely dry and overcooked. Beyond that it also took an hour to get a chef salad and our nachos which by then we were already full. Beer was good though lol. read more

Kim and i were on our way to clam festival in Long beach wa We found this amazing breakfast stop here in town. Kim had the stuff hash browns which were awesome .. THE BEST BREAKFAST IN TOWN read more

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Clearly favors the locals more. Uncomfortable vibe once we sat down. Food took too long to come out and on top of that cold and over cooked. I'll never go here again , I'd rather eat gas station food. read more

We never pass through town without stopping here. I dream of the brisket tacos! Husband likes a burger with tots. Great stop on the way to and from the coast. Try it at least once. read more

We are very happy about the pork tenderloin! It's lovely, nicely pounded, breaded and fried. Like a schnitzel, but this one is more like what we are used to seeing in Ohio than any other we have found in the Columbia river valley, I mean you, Portland and Vancouver. It came out tender and crispy hot, served with mashed potatoes. If the stars are aligned, they say they serve it as a special as a sandwich (the correct way), but that's not on the menu. If you want a good pork-T sammy, the way they should be, order this lovely thing served on a fluffy hamburger bun, with onion, mayo, tomato OR onion, tomato and horseradish. It's ok that the pork tenderloin overhangs the bun, it's supposed to. read more

Colvins Pub & Grill - Here is Colvin's "Tenderized Pork Loin" dinner ordered as a sandwich, with horseradish mayo, lettuce, tomato and onion. MMmm good - Pubs Near Me - Clatskanie, Oregon