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.

The Kracked Crab has long been my go-to spot for seafood, especially for special occasions like…read moreanniversaries, birthdays, Mother's Day, and "push-present/s" -after birthing two of my babies. Their generous portions of crab boil--complete with potatoes, corn, sausage, and egg--have always made it feel like a great value, especially compared to other crab boil restaurants. Their Cajun butter sauce remains outstanding and is still one of my favorites. Previously located at the Happy Valley food carts, The Kracked Crab has since moved to a new location. Unfortunately, it's not immediately obvious they're in a food court setting, as the building signage only says "Sunny Sides," which made it a bit difficult to find. This was my first visit to their new location, and while I was genuinely excited to return with my daughter for a pre-movie dinner, the experience fell short of expectations. We already knew what we wanted to order--two #3 Legilicious meals--but upon arrival, there seemed to be confusion at the counter with the two groups ahead of us. The ordering process felt disorganized and lacked a sense of urgency. It appeared that the main staff member was working alone, possibly being trained by a manager or owner who was intermittently present. Our food took over 45 minutes to be prepared, which was surprising given the limited number of customers. This delay caused us to rush through our meal in order to make our movie on time. When the food finally arrived, the presentation and quality were noticeably different from past visits. The crab appeared less fresh, with some pieces looking freezer-burnt, and while the portion seemed large at first glance, much of it consisted of thinner crab legs, and a little watery. That said, the Cajun butter sauce was still excellent--rich, flavorful, and as memorable as always. A small bright spot was the care taken in packing our leftovers. The owner kindly ensured everything was sealed well so the buttery sauce wouldn't spill in the car. I especially appreciate this because I enjoy repurposing the potatoes and sausage the next morning for breakfast. Despite this less-than-stellar experience, The Kracked Crab is still my favorite seafood spot. I sincerely hope they're able to return to their previous standards in both crab quality and service speed. I'll definitely be giving them another chance.

We missed having the all you can eat crab, last year we went to one in Oregon City for fundraising…read more So, I was searching on YELP, where else can we go to get Crab Boil, and Kracked Crab came to my search, which is located in Happy Valley. We decided to try them out. We planned on having one to go, so we can enjoy them in the comfort of our home, and take our time. We were lucky we did that! We ordered one Full Catch (2 clusters, 12 shrimp, that includes potatoes, egg, sausage & corn on the cob). It was a perfect combo for two of us! We picked the Garlic Parmesan Drips. It was tasty, from beginning to end. A lot of work! It was messy! It was different and interesting. It was spendy! We've been eating the Oregon Dungeness Crab, but this was so much sweeter, you can really taste the difference! It was PERFECT!

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!

I dug right into the food. I apologize for not taking any pictures. This was a togo order. I did…read morenot call ahead. I showed up just after 5pm on a Sunday evening. They have a small and cozy dining hall that was full. I had all ready had an idea of what I would order but quickly looked at the menu just in case I wanted to take additional item home. I ordered papaya salad, pad see ew, and tom ka soup. I also got a thai tea to go. I might have waited 15-20 minutes for my order. There were also several call in orders that people came in to pick up. I am surprised at the speed they produced the food. The bench seat had a small view of the kitchen. I believe this is a very efficient full fledged family restaurant. Everyone was friendly and nice. The way they packaged the food was thoughtful. I had a 20 minute drive back home. It stayed warm /hot and no leakage even with the soup. Now the food: Papaya salad was delicious. Great flavor. My only issue is it was marked on the menu as spicy. *Morgan Freeman voice* -it was not in fact spicy. It was completely spice free. I know that SE asians are sweet to profile us pale people as no heat, but I was really looking forward to spice.... So for next time I will request heat added as I am a non-practicing alabaster person. To be fair, every fair complexion person with a togo order clarified that their food was "non spicy." I can't call them out for playing it safe. Yes queens. Pad see ew: shrimp was my protein. It was delicious. Regular broccoli was used. Chinese broc might be out of season. I don't care. It was great. Will eat again FR. Tom ka soup: the gem of this story. They made it without onions, be praised, as I have a horrible allergy and most of my one star food reviews are about food safety in relationship to ignoring food allergies. This was fresh, flavorful, bright. Great protein to both ratio. Probably one of the best versions I have ever had. Will be ordering again. Probably regularly. Thai tea: was great. Ice, tea, milk ratio good. I like less ice in my drinks... she somehow knew this. Now I know if I want Thai I have a place to call Thai Home (see what I did there), that I won't have to drive twice the distance to Portland to get fantastic Thai food. Honestly, I think this is way better than most of the thai restaurants in the greater portland area. Thank you for a wonderful dinner and subsequent left overs! 10/10.

Great Thai restaurant in Sandy. Small interior so limited seating when the patio isn't open!…read more Looks like they have a whole new patio being built which will be great for summer. The food is great, the medium spice is actually a solid medium level, highly recommend!

Have been here a couple times for breakfast. Chorizo burrito once and then the Kielbasa Hash. The…read morefood is good and a lot of it. The table also had the strawberry French toast reported as really good. Both times I have had friendly, accommodating servers. More creamer, more whipped cream... we got it! The place itself is a step back in time. Historical building where there used to be an actual toll to go up to Mount Hood! Be sure to go to the bakery afterward, or just stop by the bakery on your way through. Coffee, pastries, sandwiches, ect. They have a gift shop and places to sit.

I always love coming here. I was in the area today and took the opportunity to have lunch…read more Today I ordered chicken pot pie with a side of tots. Both were good. The chicken pot pie for me was missing vegetables. They were a little slivers and Bitz here and there, but for the most part, it was chicken soup in a crust. The tots were fresh and hot very very tasty. In fact, I threw some tots into my chicken pot pie and it was amazing. A whole new dimension. My server was great, so friendly and welcoming.

Every bit of this place is fantastic The prices may be a little high but so is the atmosphere and…read morethe location by the water on a wonderful blue sky day

We were out for a drive and stopped in…read more We grabbed a couple of Bloody Marys at the bar and headed outside. Service at the bar was very friendly! Outside had a set of cushioned seats by the river that were so comfy! Will return but not for the Mary! Tasted like pizza sauce!

I rate this place a 4.5 overall the combo #2 is our go-to but today I'm rating the gumbo soup on…read moreits own. The soup is lacking flavor it's doesn't give Louisiana flavor. And chunks of sausage and seafood where lil tiny pieces I could hardly tell it had any. It was basically all rice and broth for 6.95 I don't recommend it I know it's my first and last time getting the gumbo soup from here. Soup 2.5/10

Having spent considerable time on every American ocean coast, as well as others, I admit to a bit…read moreof seafood snobbery. That's partly why I can only honestly give this place a less than neutral rating, even with great generosity. The crabs are sub-par, not fresh, not well-seasoned - simply not good. Can't recommend! On a positive note, they had a robot serve us! ‍

Two of us shared the Original with two crab clusters. Flavor was pretty perfect ("Original" which…read moreis Old Bay) a little less than normal but he added garlic. So good! Complaints: potatoes were not cooked enough which was a bummer. Finally, be sure to bring your own cracker and picker. They do have a disposable "slicer" but it didn't work well for me.

We live in Eugene and will come back just to eat here. My husband is from Louisiana and loved this…read more I would 100% recommend trying this location!

We came in for the Social Hour and got a table by the windows in the bar. The view across the river…read morewas perfect to watch while we ate. The duo of bartenders covering the area did an awesome job (thank you guys!). I tried a draft cider and we got an order of coconut prawns to start. Not only were the prawns delicious, the slaw they came on was soooo tasty. We both tried the social hour burgers. We got them with double patties and fries. The burgers were cooked beautifully and the seasoning really worked well. The fries were a perfect crisp golden brown and they were salted well. I got some garlic aioli, so so so good! Great service, great venue, great food!

My husband and I had dinner reservations for the night. We arrived two minutes before our schedule…read moretime and were told that they're pushing some tables and they will seat us soon. We waited 10 minutes before we were taken to our seats. It seems as though there were enough tables to accommodate the long wait line, but not enough staffing. We understood. Our waitress gave us our menu and we looked through the menu. She came back shortly and took our order. We ordered the king pao calamari to share. My husband ordered the Parmesan encrusted halibut and I ordered the wood fire grilled rib eye steak. The kung pao calamari came with cauliflower. It was okay, the kung pao sauce was a bit too powerful for the sweetness of the calamari. I would lighten up the sauce lightly. The Parmesan encrusted halibut came with tomato paste, along with califlower, green beans and potatoes. I had a quick taste and it was okay. My dish came with smashed potatoes and asparagus which is a great pairing. The steak was cooked to perfection and I liked the smashed potatoes. The restaurant has a lot of searings, and nice decor. There are lots of views of the River which sets the ambiance for the night.

4.5 Stars ANOTHER GREAT EXPERIENCE! Went for…read moreValentines Day Dinner! ATMOSPHERE- was great they had a 3 piece band, Willy & Nelson and they were great the place was bustling people were laughing and chatting, overall great vibe! SERVICE-was great friendly and helpful and the special menu had great choices as well as the regular menu! Food- We had a glass of wine the Cesar salad the Parmesan crusted Halibut,and the Salmon. For Dessert we had the chocolate cake and coffee. Everything was great!! Our favorite was the Halibut and the cake!! The only very small gripe I had was the portion size on the salmon,the risotto,and the mash potatoes were small. The Halibut on the other hand was a nice big portion and I highly recommend trying it!!!! Total with tip around $120 not bad for the quality of the experience. This place is great we will definitely be back! If you are thinking of going to the Highway House skip it and go here this place kicks HHs butt!!!

Service was slow, and I mean slow. The place was nearly empty, so no excuse. The food, frankly,…read moresucked. Prices were ridiculous. Third time and there and will not be a fourth.