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 Mr and I, along with another couple stopped here for a quick dinner. We were staying nearby…read moreand our Airbnb host recommended it. It was early so seating wasn't a problem. The Mr and I opted for the burger special which included a cheeseburger, fries, and a beer for $18.95 (I think) and S had a French dip, while M had a BBQ sandwich. Our burgers were excellent and the fries were salty and crisp - just the way I like them. I was only able to eat half of my burger. The next morning I regretted not bringing the leftovers with me. I'd have eaten them for breakfast. Haha M seemed to enjoy his sandwich, but S was disappointed in hers. It didn't come with any sides. She felt like she should have gotten fries or cole slaw. Service was friendly. The location is a little strange. It was actually tucked into an industrial area. If we didn't know it was there and have a GPS, we'd never have found it. However there was live music outside and it appears to be a favorite with the locals.

Love their food! But the location on the narrow part of the Columbia River is pretty amazing too…read more Come for the food and stay for the views.

For lunch, I ordered the veggie wrap in a tortilla. I did taste the "ancient grains," the mixed…read moregreens and the mostly mayo "aioli," but I didn't taste any of the advertised pears, avocados and hazelnuts. The coffee was also so light, it seemed as if they had no idea how to make good coffee. My son ordered their "French Dip," which looked like overcooked and burnt roast beef on a "sub" roll that he dipped into a small bowl of au jus to make it edible. At least his french fries were decent. This to me is more of a bar than a restaurant. Its most obvious strong point was atmosphere. We ate outside on a beautiful sunny seventies day. A stained glass window was behind us with hanging potted flowers on both sides. There were trees and grass. Our two servers were nice and attentive. We were tourists on our way to Mount Hood and our GPS misled us here.

Beautiful little place, located at Cooper Spur! We were greeted warmly and sat close to a wood…read moreburning fireplace, so far so good! Sadly, that's where the praises end. The food was inedible. Ordered a fried chicken sandwich with a 2.00 upgrade for onion rings. What I received was undercooked onion rings with NO seasoning at ALL (not even salt). On the flip side the fried chicken sandwich was overcooked, hard to eat, and NO seasoning whatsoever! (again, not even salt). My spouse got the French dip with fries. Guess where all the salt from my meal wound up? yep... her Au Jus was super salty!!! The beef was so chewy we wound up spitting it out (embarrassing, but discreetly). We could not eat any of it, so we left, 60.00 poorer and unhappy. Hope it was an off day, because the location was lovely.

Very cute and cozy place…read more The staff is incredibly friendly and makes great recommendations The food was very delicious as well Looking forward to coming back

The food was delicious! And the service was great! Everything tasted fresh (w/ love)…read more I would recommend this place to anyone! Ambiance was okay :) nothing special. I give this place a 4.5/5

We LOVED this place. While in hood river, we stopped in 3x, 1x for breakfast and 2x for dinner…read more Their donuts are so fresh and sooooo good! Breakfast plates were great with many options to choose from. I had the burger one night for dinner and it was well prepared and very tasty. The second night I had the hcicken tacos and those were really good. So many good flavors combined. Their kids meals were great too. Best food in HR, in our opinion!

This is one of our go-to spots on Hood River. We've been here for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and…read moresomehow they manage to nail it every single time. Today's mission? Split the St. Helens Burger, an order of fries, and a side salad with the recommended goat cheese (trust them--it was the right call). The burger was everything you want it to be. A fresh poppy seed bun, a perfectly cooked patty, sweet caramelized onions... and then came the poblano pepper. That little bit of smoky heat tied the whole thing together. Now let's talk about the fries because they deserve their own paragraph. These are, without question, my favorite fries. They arrived hot, crispy, perfectly golden, and had that satisfying crunch that makes it impossible to stop at just one. If you're a fry person, these alone are worth the visit. The side salad was fresh and flavorful, and the creamy goat cheese took it from "just a side salad" to something I'd happily order again. It was the perfect balance to all those delicious fries. If you're looking for a place that consistently delivers great food in a welcoming atmosphere, Kickstand Coffee should absolutely be on your list. We've yet to have a bad meal here, and it's one of those places we recommend without hesitation to friends, family, and anyone who asks where to eat. I now wish I didn't let my husband eat more of the fries. Gotta head back up there soon! Service was great and love that the girl at the counter asked me if I was doing anything fun today - extra friendliness goes a long way!

Great local spot. American pub food. Good vibes and a full bar. They will customize your orderread more

Comfortable community restaurant. It is no longer open for breakfast, but we had a good lunch. I…read morehad crispy chicken salad which was fresh and crispy chicken was very lightly battered. My husband had the Big Foot sandwich (lightly breaded chicken fried steak, Swiss cheese, and bacon) which he said was very good. Service was also really good. Restaurant is attached to a bar but minors are allowed in the restaurant portion.

When the lifts stop or your fingers get really cold, here to take a break. Live music on Friday and…read morethey have some special menus from 3p till close through Wednesday- Friday. I am night pass ski person, that works for me. The service is a bit slow, and regular menus are a little bit more than you normally pay at the restaurant in town, but... as long as you can warm your fIngers up and have a sip of wine (or beer), that does the job. Note: please clean glasses well, water glass and wine glass, both had lipsticks on them...

I went to alpenstube with family, and we found a table pretty easily. We all got hamburgers, and we…read morefelt satisfied at the end of the lunch. Service was not that fast, but hamburgers were good with a lot of fries. However, we were not all served at the same time. Very nice of the ski area! I will definitely come back here.

Great cocktails and great food! This place has a wonderful vibe and quick service. Years ago, they…read morehad this amazing dahlia salad that I wish would return though. Please bring it back!

Had an awesome time at The Observatory the other weekend. Unlike a lot of places, they run their…read moreHappy Hour on the weekend, which is what drew my partner and I in. You can absolutely smell the fish and vinegar as soon as you walk through the door, which I think gives the place a very homey pub feel. I ordered a spiked peach Arnold Palmer, which I enjoyed (and it was pleasantly strong) and a glass of the house white, which was good for the price. Our server was very fast and attentive. To eat I got the tomato soup with a grilled cheese, which was absolutely fantastic. The soup was so creamy and flavorful, and I cannot imagine a better meal after spending all day walking outside in the rain. The fries were super crispy and I liked the batter. My partner and I shared some of their breadsticks, which were deliciously baked (fresh!) and came with a super refreshing basil crema and a nice tomato-y dip. Wonderful all. My partner ordered fish and chips, and was surprised to find that it is one large fillet of fish, not multiple pieces like you would typically expect. He said the fish was fine, but a little tough. Overall, a wonderful experience. I definitely hope to return. I highly recommend this place as a refuge during the cold winter months!