Chicken fried steak excellent. Lots of fluffy mashed potatoes with gravy-yum-wish I was back there…read moreagain. We ate in the bar area. We were able to walk there from our hotel. This restaurant was actually recommended by the receptionist at our hotel. The service was very good. The waitress was friendly, even though she was very busy. There was not a long way to get either drink or food. We will definitely be back.

Amazing food so welcoming definitely going back! It's quite…read moreclean and employees are so awesome

All the food is absolutely amazing I absolutely love the different daily specials they offer and…read moretheir barbecue food is barbecued under the smoked barbecue not the sauce which is so important I absolutely love this place

Baked beans, green beans, tri tip was exceptional. The sauce wasn't too sweet, meat was not dry…read morebut flavorful. Thanks smoke ring folks!

I'm in The Dalles for work and I was hungry for something besides the usual. I pulled up door dash…read moreand saw Lilo's Hawaiian BBQ. When I was young, I had the opportunity to live on Oahu with my dad when he was called up for active duty at MCB Kaneohe Bay in 2002 and have had many plate lunches while I was there. I got the Big Kahuna; from the first bite I was instantly transported back in time and across the pacific to Oahu to Hawai'i. Mac Salad was amazing, proteins were perfect, and the rice is better than my own sticky rice. Cole slaw was phenomenal, tangy, zesty, crisp and crunchy and those Hawaiian chips were absolutely delicious. Mahalo.

We were heading to Spokane from the Oregon coast and was figuring out where to eat. Our daughter…read morewas following us and told us that we had to stop at Lilo's for a late lunch. She said when she takes this drive she always stops here. I love Hawaiian food so we agreed. It is street parking but we were able to find 2 close spots. The place was clean. There was 7 of us so a little hectic especially with 2 young kids. You walk up and place your order. The young man there was very friendly and patient with us. We ordered 3 meals to split. We got the salmon, chicken and combo plate and my daughter said to request extra macaroni salad. Very generous portions. The food was delicious and the teriyaki sauce was real good. I'm not much into the macaroni salad but this was good. I definitely would recommend this place!

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!

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

Looking for a place along the Columbia with the atmosphere and provenance to match the incredible…read morehistory of the area? Baldwin Saloon was already here 150 years ago. It's cast iron facade and brick kept it from burning down... and its captivating story saved it from getting torn down. The food options vary with the kitchen staffing. There is a classic bar with a pool table, booth seating, and a patio. Music might be coming. The pizza is good and the cocktails superb... sipping a "Lost in Mexico" while checking out the dozens of almost as old western oils covering the walls is something special. Baldwin's is a direct link to the past depicted in those paintings. The atmosphere here is original.

My husband and I LOVED the food here! The poppy seed salad dressing was delicious, his Chicken…read moreParmesan was excellent, and my Seafood Fettucine was superb with lots of mussels, jumbo shrimp, and fish in an exceptionally good sauce. Even the after-dinner Coffee Baldwin (with bailey's and Irish whiskey) was particularly fine. Though they were very busy, we were seated quickly and the servers were surprisingly attentive and helpful. If we lived anywhere nearby we'd certainly go again. (Sadly, we do not.)

I had driven past this place many times and always thought it would serve BBQ food (imagine that)…read more I decided to give it a try a few months ago only to discover they don't really BBQ food at all. It's more of a cafe style menu. It was OK food, but definitely not BBQ as the name just might imply. The atmosphere was pretty bad. Old, outdated booths and decor. Service was good and our server was super nice. I'll come back if I'm in the mood for burgers, sandwich or breakfast items.

Excellent place to eat and drink, spots up front for families and nice area in the rear for adults…read more Food is super with a varied menu and great cooks and wait staff. Bartenders are knowledgeable and practice their art and make super B-52's and Mai Tai's. Wednesday night is Dollar Beer night, and the place is jumping. My favorite waitress is super pretty and the rest are okay too.

After a long day of driving my wife found Hot Point Chinese Restaurant on Yelp and based on the…read morereviews we tried it. My family of five enjoyed their soups, their appetizers and the entrees. We eat very good Chinese food on a nearly weekly basis. My kids (19, 15, 10) stated that if this restaurant was local to us it would be our new favorite. The meats and vegetables were all fresh and tasty. Always a great sign. Exceptional service and attention to the customer by each member of their staff, my family felt welcomed, nourished and relaxed. After so many mediocre experiences over a 16 day, nearly 5 thousand mile road trip these folks really hit a home run with our family. If you find yourself anywhere near The Dalles do yourself a favor and enjoy their great food and hospitality. Food portions were great (and leftovers travelled home and were promptly consumed). Price is right. Highly recommend.

Highly recommend this wonderful restaurant! Staff was friendly and provided personalized service…read moreand food preparation. How hot would you like that Mongolian beef? Nuclear? You got it! And it was as ordered. Hard time deciding between egg flower and hot and sour soup? How about we mix them. We were a party of four and everyone love their meals. The leftovers were enough for two more equally tasty meals. We'll we back the next time we're passing through.

The desk clerk at a nearby hotel recommended Columbia Portage Cafe. As we walked through the front…read moredoor we were met by a diva with lots of negative things to say about the cafe. Our experience contradicted everything she said. We were greeted as we entered and shown to a table with an excellent view of the river. Wish that I had caught the name of our waitress because she was very good. Ordered an appetizer to share. While enjoying our meal the waitress delivered a brownie sundae to the next table. We ordered one too. Maybe we can get back to Columbia Portage Cafe and actually try the food on the menu.

First review, but second meal! Both times we've been greeted…read moreby very friendly staff & were seated right away- usually by one of the ginormous picture windows overlooking the Columbia River! For an appetizer, we ordered the Chicken Cordon Bleu Bites. These very well could be a meal in & of themselves! They were amazing, little, round balls of heaven! Translated- this means perfectly crunchy-coated, tender chicken, ham, & melty cheese balls that we dipped in a luscious honey mustard sauce! Our entrees were the Mac & Cheese & Cajun Fried Chicken, both served with side salads & fresh, warm bread. The Mac & Cheese had just the perfect amount of jalapeño spice & smoky bacon bits with perfectly-cooked pasta, and a rich, velvety cheese sauce! The Cajun Chicken also had the right amount of heat, delicious cream sauce, and perfectly tender chicken with the most amazing crunchy coating! And, the sausage dressing gave the dish a fantastic comfort-food feel! We will return!

Cute diner & Saloon located right next door to the check in office for Cousins Inn. They have…read morebooths and tables available for your individual or family needs. Ideally located right downstairs if you are staying at the Inn or if you are just passing through and need a bite to eat. We checked in to the hotel and went down for dessert & a drink. I had a vanilla milkshake & shared with my toddler! My teenager had vanilla ice cream sundae with chocolate fudge. The family shared and order if fresh crisp fries. We returned in the morning for breakfast & because we stayed at the Inn we had a 20% off discount. Coffee for the adults, hot chocolate for the kids. Portions were big, decent food. Server was very kind. We got a complimentary cinnamon roll for the table. Overall good place!

It's honestly declining each day. The remodel isn't great. Inflation hit. And the foods only decent.read more