Great service, great drinks, and the best pizza I've had in decades!…read more The beers Backwoods makes are all delicious and smooth-drinking. The service staff was all exceptional. But the pizza! Off the charts!, FULL REVIEW of all Services: If anyone who enjoys hiking, river fishing, or just a general outdoor-focused vacation wants a good, simple getaway with their spouse/loved one, check out the Backwoods brand in Carson, Washington (just north-northeast of Bridge of the Gods/Cascades Locks). Backwoods Cabins offers a really great overnight stay option. The 8 cabins there are all basic "two-room" designs (bedroom and attached bathroom, and a living room / mini-kitchen room). The cabins sport king-sized beds, a gas fireplace and outdoor fire, a mini kitchen with refrigerator/freezer and microwave (no stove/range). I think 3 of the 8 cabins welcome dogs. The Backwoods brand also owns Backwoods Brewery, which is just across the road from the cabin property. They have great microbrew beers (from light lagers to GREAT stouts!). The brewery also has a smokehouse, with fantastic smoked brisket, pulled pork, and house-made sausage/brats. But even better, the Backwoods Brewery offers the BEST PIZZA I've had in decades. The pizza dough is a perfect balance of flavor and texture. It's not too thin and not too thick. The crust is chewy in the middle, with a great crusty edge and base. The red sauce (they also have a white sauce we didn't try) is thick and rich, with a few tomato chunks. It's got a slight spicy bite with a sweet finish. They also have some unique house pizzas. We tried the Whistle Punk - Red sauce, bacon, smoked brisket, peppadew peppers, sweet onions, fresh mozzarella rounds - and the Pepperoni Express - Red sauce, pepperoni, mushrooms, tomatoes, banana peppers, smoked mozzarella. Both were outstanding. I'd go so far as to say both Donna and I deemed these the best pizzas we've had in 35+ years (noting that our first date was at a pizza joint in Fife we both thought was the best-ever pizza). If you stay in the Backwoods Cabins, you get two coupons for free drinks at the brewery (beer/wine/cider/cocktails) as well as an assortment of snacks for your hiking adventures, and a full S'mores kit to use over the gas fire pit. And if you are in a dog-friendly cabin, you get complimentary treats, and water/food bowls for your canines.

Gluten free review:…read more Came here after a hike because I believe in balance, climb a hill, eat a pizza. Thrilled they had gluten-free options. Tried the Tree Hugger 10" GF pizza and it was genuinely tasty. The crust? So good. The staff? Kind. The price? About $20, which felt a little "ouch," but the pizza did not, and that's what matters. The place was fun and great ambiance. Take a fun trip and go try this place out.

Delicious food! Delicious drinks! Amazing service! Open & inviting location. Great place to watch…read moresports, rodeos, etc. All out in the middle of nowhere. We look forward to eating there every time we visit the area.

Great food. I had the seared tuna sandwich. If you like sushi you will love it!…read more My hubby got their burger and said it was one of the best he's had. Sidewinders were great.

Came here to grab some beers and food after white water rafting. Was a beautiful day to sit on the…read morepatio and enjoy the weather. A nice refreshing beer was exactly what was needed after all the work rafting. For a starter we got the artichoke dip. This was some of the best dip I've ever had. I could have eaten this as my whole meal and ate too much that I wasn't super hungry when my burger came. I wasn't too upset about that though because the dip was a lot better than the burger. The bacon jam and onions on the burger were great, but the burger itself was slightly dry.

I've been here twice. The first time was 3 years ago and it was so good that I had to come back…read morewhen I was recently in the PNW. I love sitting on the large patio and service has always been excellent. They have several beers. But I really enjoy their food. Previously I had the Nashville chicken sandwich. This time, I enjoyed the lamb gyro: Lamb, cucumber, pepperoncini, tomato, red onion, romaine lettuce, feta, and tzatziki, wrapped in grilled pita. I subbed a Caesar salad for the side. The salad was fresh and the dressing was good. The side was pretty large. But I enjoyed it and would opt for it again. I LOVED the lamb gyro. The meat was tender and flavorful. Everything went well together and it was good sized as well. I highly recommend if you're in the area!

Wow. Best fish and chips I've ever had. Cod and halibut. Moist, flaky fish. Perfectly seasoned and…read morebreaded. Not greasy. The grilled halibut was equally perfect. Onion rings were also exceptional and not greasy. The ceviche was mid and served with bland tortilla chips. But omg that fish - would def make the hour drive from PDX to have it again!!

Beautiful views of the river, plenty of outdoor seating options and fresh fish. Overall, it's a…read morerestaurant that is much better than it needs to be. Friendly service, if maybe a little weary of tourists. Tasty chowders and poor boys, good options for the whole family and it should be on your list of places to check out if you're in the area.

We had a great experience! The burger was absolutely delicious--the meat was flavorful, juicy, and…read morecooked perfectly. Every food item we tried was fresh and tasted amazing. The ice cream was just as impressive. Their sundaes are made with a homemade fruit purée that isn't overly sweet, which lets the natural fruit flavor shine through. The Marionberry Sundae is an absolute must-try. It's the perfect balance of tart and sweet and was one of the highlights of our visit. Our only suggestion would be to consider using plastic cups instead of the paper-style cups, as we think they would work better for our drinks We'll definitely be back!

Great service even though they were busy they had wonderful customer service. Ice cream was…read moredelicious

One of the worst restaurant experiences of my life. The tables are so close together my 2 year old…read morehad to squeeze into our table. We sat down and got drinks after 15 mins of waiting. Never had a refill offered the entire time there nor did anyone around us. We got up to pay for drinks and leave that's food when our food came out and hour later. So, it was thrown in To-go boxes, no bag, no utensils, no paper towels, the pulled pork sandwiches were burnt on the bottom bun and cold and stale on the top bun. The meat was dry and cold, the sandwich had mayo even though the waitress told us it did not also the menu didn't show mayo in the ingredient list. The Mac and cheese was old mush looked like it was a week old. The waitress was on her phone and the cook just looked like he had nothing to do. Won't ever go back there.

While visiting family in the area, we decided to try Murphy's for dinner. Upon entering, we stood…read morearound for a few minutes before a server eventually came up and confirmed it was seat yourself. Not a big deal at all, but a simple sign to indicate that would be helpful. That being said, our server was very attentive and friendly the entire time. We ordered a variety of burgers, including a the Impossible Burger as I'm a vegetarian. It was great to see a vegetarian option on the menu as you never know in smaller towns. The food was well received, with the brisket and smoked mac n cheese being the major highlights. My family could not stop raving about how tender and flavorful the brisket was. My Impossible Burger was really good and although I try to avoid the processed meat alternatives, it was a good cheat meal. They have a few TVs inside, included a big screen TV that was playing the Sunday Night Football game. This would be a great spot to watch a sports game while grabbing a bite to eat or a beer/cider. The price point was reasonable as well. Definitely a spot to checkout if you are in the area.

This brewery/pub was recommended by employees at a nearby hotel I was staying at. They did well by…read moretelling me about it. It has an odd entrance that takes you through the brewhouse floor before entering the dining area. They of course have several beers on tap and a pretty nice menu. The hotel folks raved about their pizza, but I went for a burger. It was excellent along with a very fresh side salad. I also opted for a cocktail, the Porch Swing. It was made to perfection had just a hint of a spicy kick to it. Amber was my server and also made the drink. She was awesome, friendly, helpful, and made a seriously good drink. Thankfully I was walking back to the hotel. This was just one of many fantastic stops on my trip and certainly would come here again if in town.

Don't let their unassuming location fool you! This brewery…read moreserved up THE BEST "chopped" salad of my life! It's called the Wasco Chopped Salad & the fresh lettuce is rather difficult to find under the plethora of amazing & delicious toppings: bacon, egg slices, diced tomato, and the most tender & perfectly-seasoned chicken breast! Every single bite was more yummy stuff than filler lettuce! And the blue cheese dressing was THE BEST- super thick & creamy & didn't overpower the salad. The only complaint we have is we needed more dressing;) This salad was SO good I had for leftovers the next day & it was just as amazing as the night before! We also ordered the Fried Pickles with our choices of ranch & garlic aoli dipping sauces. The pickles were huge spears coated in a crunchy batter! The only complaint about these guys were we couldn't wait for them to cool & almost burnt our mouths;) We also ordered the Pretzel Bites with our choices of mustard & beer cheese sauce. The server gave us a sample of the Dill Pickle Gose beer & wow! We were nervous about drinking dill pickle beer, but this had a refreshing pickle taste! So much so that we took a 4-pack home!

This is a great diner restaurant. When you come in find a seat and they will be with you shortly…read more The staff is friendly and the coffee is flowing. I love their patriotic decor and their country ham. It reminds me of when I was growing up. We ordered crepes, waffles, and eggs & ham plate which comes with hash browns and toast. All so good. Portions are large. Stop in and enjoy!

Perhaps we made a mistake in not ordering pancakes and breakfast foods but found our lunch orders…read morefairly disappointing. The Reuben sandwich was very heavy on cheese, light on sauerkraut and meat - a variation we were not quite used to. The chef's salad was a bit bland (iceberg lettuce, shredded cheese) although very generous in size. The burger was the favorite and pretty good. The french fries were impressive in their size (length of a potato) but so so dry. Service was very fast and friendly.

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.

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!

Awesome place to stop for a meal after a river rafting trip. This was the only place recommended by…read moreour river guides for the town and we were delighted to say the meal was great. We had the beet salad which was fantastic - perfectly seasoned with a generous amount of red and yellow beets, fried goat cheese and kale - so tasty. The mac and cheese was also solid, shareable with lots of great (5 different) cheese. We also had the fried chicken sandwich which was just well balanced with pickles, bread, and bleu cheese. The meal just hit the spot for us and it was nice to have such a variety of seating options (very air conditioned bar, sunny riverside patio, shaded pet friendly patio, and a cute lounge chair area around a stage. )

Came here for lunch and sat at on the nice patio. Staff were really friendly. I got a beer and…read morewife got a really tasty cider. We were really hungry so tried a few things. The pulled pork sandwich was great. Macaroni salad was good. Fried chicken salad was huge and looked great, but didn't think the flavor was anything special (the bleu cheese overpowered too). Potatoes were kind of boring. Hamburger was fine.