Best food experience so far on my week trip to OR. Pizza will mo shame a good Napoli restaurant. Assume service, beer, deserts, and the rest.. read more

Hiking and drinking beer after hiking, premised on the idea that you've somehow 'earned' a few hoppy carb bombs, is a way of life here in the Pacific Northwest. And you'd be hard pressed to find a finer place to do it than in the magnificent Columbia Gorge National Scenic Area. Trouble is, while there are plenty of good watering holes in Portland, and plenty of good watering holes in Hood River, in between these locations the pickin's is a bit slim. If you find yourself crossing the Bridge of the Gods perchance, however, say to climb the perennially popular Dog Mountain, or Table Mountain, or to rock climb at Beacon Rock, you'll find yourself in striking distance of the town of Stevenson, Washington. And if you find yourself in stricking distance of Stevenson, Washington, you simply must go to Walking Man Brewing's local brew pub. The beers are good--especially the homoerectus Imperial IPA. They have good stouts and reds and porters and such as well if that's to your liking. They once brewed a dark malty hybrid version of their imperial IPA and called it "Big Black Homo" (-erectus, not -sexual; don't be a bigot!). I bet they did so just for the titillating joke name. You should go there just because of that--because that happened, and it was goddamn funny, and the beer was good too. This is one of my favorite places to stop for post-hike beer and late lunch. I say late lunch because an unfortunate downside of this pub (and my only real gripe) is that it doesn't open until 3 PM on weekends and 4PM on weekdays, so if you go on your hike too early, you'll finish that hike too early, and dang it, Walking Man won't be open yet. And there you'll stand, slack-jawed, incredulous, with a mighty beer thirst, wondering where the hell else you can go. You'll be sad. I know I have been on several occasions. This isn't a typical "pub grub" joint with burgers and such. The menu is rather limited to a few sandwiches, fries and tots, and pizza. The pizzas are really good though. And on nice days there is a patio. You can sit in the sun, sippin' suds, which is pretty glorious. I should also note that they are enlightened enough here not to have their restrooms all gender-divided into menfolk and womenfolk like some places. Oh no. At Walking Man Brewery pissers are divided into Readers and Dreamers. And depending on the day I count myself in both categories, although I tend to prefer the Readers restroom because of the awesome Frank Zappa quote painted on the wall. Go there. You'll see what I mean. Oh yeah, they have growlers (Grrrrrrr!). Why not take some homo homo? read more

We made a wrong turn and ended up in Stevenson and so glad we did! We loved the look of the place and the atmosphere was just what we were looking to find. Sweet staff and good food. I loved the decor! read more

Walking Man Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Stevenson, Washington

Really great laid back place, wonderful craft beer that they brew there and craft pizza that is very tasty. I had the cherry Porter, a dark beer with a lot of flavor, and a pizza with gorgonzola cheese, garlic oil, arugula and more. Loved our time there. read more

I told you I would be back to try the food here one day. I'm not sure who "you" are, but I guess I was really talking to myself. It says so in the last sentence of my previous review if you'd like to step back in time. A hike on Dog Mountain called for a stop in Stevenson on the way back to Portland to get some tasty beers and (hopefully) tasty food from Walking Man Brewing. The sun was out and we were hoping we could secure a table outside. Sure enough there was one table with our names (not literally) on it. The place was packed. How could it not be? The sun was shining. The temps were in the upper 60's or low 70's. It was just about perfect. For starters we ordered the beer tasting. 4 oz glasses of all 10 of the beers they had on tap. From wheat to stout and IPA to imperial IPA. All the major beer groups were represented. After a hike beer tastes oh so much better. Who am I kidding? Beer tastes good all the time. I'm just saying. For food I had the Cuban sandwich because I'm a sucker for a Cuban sandwich. It came with a side of really good fries. The menu here consists mostly of sandwiches and pizzas. Food that generally pairs well with beer. Along with that I ordered a wheat beer of my own. I like the lighter bodied beers once the sun comes out. Very refreshing. This place is a bit on the expensive side. One friend noted he thought it would be a bit cheaper because we were in Stevenson. I figured they get a lot of tourists here because it is in the gorge and therefore can jack up their prices a bit. Sandwiches will run you close to $10. They are good, but that is what keeps me from giving that 5th star. read more

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I like this brewery and especially enjoy the outside seating because it is very family friendly. We have always had a good experience and the staff has been friendly. I like the blue cheese pizza read more

Finally had the chance to stop by and have a beer. I was surprised with the delicious food. We had a calzone which was delicious and huge, you could easily share between two people, and the biggest pulled pork sandwich ever. The beer was amazing, try the brown ale on nitro if you get the chance....YUMmmmmmm! read more

Walking Man Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Stevenson, Washington

And the last brewery on our trip through the gorge, to Spokane, and back. On the Washington side of the river not far from the Bridge of the Gods. Got a sampler tray of all ten of the beers they had on tap, and they are GENEROUS with their samplers, full 5 ounce pours versus the usual 3 or 4 ounce at most places. Was glad my partner was the one driving the rest of the way home and doesn't drink beer. All were decent but nothing phenomenal, though I did really like the Barefoot Brown. Have a great outdoor patio and the menu looked really good though we had already eaten so giving it an extra half-star to bump them to 4 though beer wise they are probably a 3-1/2, better than just o.k. but not quite to Yay. read more

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Great burger, great beer! We hiked to the top of Beacon Rock then drove to Walking Man for burgers and brews, definitely a great choice for hungry hikers. Service was fast, fries were hot with delicious sauce for dipping, and I recommend the Happy Hiker burger. We sat outside (no inside seating currently, due to COVID) and it was lovely. read more

Staying at Skamania Lodge, I had heard lots about this brewery. In fact, the local grocery store clerk said the food was amazing too. Had the Walking Man Cross Walk bier-awesomely mild, no bitter hops or after taste. One of my favorite brews. The cubano sandwich was pretty damn good, not like Bunk's with the pork belly, but served on Focaccia bread with pork, ham, cheese and an awesome not sweet raspberry vinagrette salad. Damn good for the price! Growlers of beer to be taken home on tables everywhere. Small place! read more

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If there is a single reason to go to Walking Man Brewing, it's the Black Cherry Stout, which is easily one of the best beers being poured in the Columbia River Gorge. If there is a single reason to avoid Walking Man Brewing, it's the food, which is reliably mediocre, save for the mustard they serve with the soft pretzel (expertly crafted with their own Barefoot Brown Ale). In winter months, the atmosphere is cozy and welcoming here; it feels familial and snug and small town-y. Getting a seat is easy and the staff is always warmly friendly. In the summer the patio opens and getting a beer with the dog is the perfect way to spend a few hours after a hike. In sum, go for the beer anytime of the year but go someplace else to get your grub on. read more

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Great beers! The food is really mediocre though... I had the cherry stout and loved it. For food, we had a couple of sandwiches and the cheese pizza and they were all fine, but nothing to write home about. I do think it's worth coming here just for the beers though! read more

Walking Man Brewing is always a favorite spot to stop after a long day exploring the gorge. This place has great atmosphere - adorable dog-friendly patio seating, live music on select summer days, and a cozy indoor seating for those colder PNW days. Food is simple American style with appropriate pricing and quick service. read more

Walking Man Brewing - Ceasar salad with fresh parmesan and wild Alaskan smoked salmon - Breweries Near Me - Stevenson, Washington

I felt at home the moment I stepped into this bar. The loud chatter,clanging pint glasses, and hoppy air wafting about. Little did I realize that my hometown brewery graced the walls. Yukon Brewing (Cheechako/Chilkoot). On my stool I settled into a fresh pour of their Ramblin' Raspberry. Where's the red? SIP... Mmmmmm just a hint of raspberries. Perfect. read more

Walking Man Brewing - My hometown brewery representing above the bar! The now Yukon Brewing has found its hoppy way to the Gorge. - Breweries Near Me - Stevenson, Washington

There's a limited food menu but honestly... we were there for the beer! Waitresses wandered from table-to-table but frankly it was faster to order at the bar. We decided on a sampler tray and started sipping. I liked the yummy "Walking Stick Stout" and good "Barefoot Brown". "He" enjoyed the "Pale Strider" Ale. Neither of us thought highly of the "Ramblin' Raspberry" or the "Lightfoot Lager". All of the others were good! read more

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The patio was opened! Great fast service. Nice cold brews. Plenty of space outside to social distance.

Great find when dine-in was closed since they have lots of outdoor seating. We got the Cubano which pretty good - a little heavy on the yellow mustard. Also got kids chicken strips and corn dog and both were great. Ordered a side of fries which was plenty for all of us. I had the cherry stout which was tasty. read more

The patio seating was nicely spaced out. The beers are fantastic and the food was really good. We will definitely come back!

Growing fan base. Coworkers find this to be a great destination for dates, special event and just because!!! Can't wait for my next trip to Stevenson just to stop in. read more

Walking man is a non-negotiable stop whenever we are on this side of the river! (I actually remembered to check in this time!) Great food, friendly service, and even better beer! We shared the farmers market pizza and a kale Caesar salad. The pizza was cooked perfectly with a thin crunchy crust. The salad was a bit heavy on the dressing so if I order it again I will ask for it light or on the side. The Littlefoot ISA was hoppy yet smooth with a clean finish. The Black Cherry Stout is one of my all time favs but due to the heat today I went with a local cider by Jester and Judge. Crisp and thirst quenching. Will definitely be back! read more

Walking Man Brewing - Farmers market pizza and kale Caesar :-) - Breweries Near Me - Stevenson, Washington

My friend and I came here after a hike. She brought her dog and we were able to sit outside with the dog and our waitress even brought her a bone! The food was great, being a vegan I was expecting to order a plain old basket of fries but I was pleasantly surprised that they had vegan options on their menu. I decided to go with the bahn mi burger which was labeled vegetarian. I asked to have it made vegan with no sauce and they even brought it out with a side of veganise! Very impressed with this place and would highly recommend. read more

Top 3rd best pizza I've ever had. Amazing flavors and perfect Great atmosphere. Great music. Knowledgeable employees. Great service.

Came here for my friends' pre-wedding festivities on a Thursday night. The live music was great, the ambiance was awesome and the staff was friendly. However, the food and beer were mediocre, and the food took an hour to come out. I ordered a 3 tasters (Homo Erectus, Thai My Shoes and the Walking Man IPA). The Homo Erectus was nice and hoppy and the Walking Man IPA was good, but the Thai My Shoes was way too gingery/lemongrassy for my taste. I ordered a pint of the Aruku Hito and that was probably my favorite since it was refreshing. We also ordered the Spicy Hawaiian Pizza but the "teriyaki drizzle" was not teriyaki. It tasted more like a balsamic ginger sauce, which I thought didn't go with the Hawaiian style at all. I'm a huge critic when it comes to Asian flavors and maybe I shouldn't have expected much from a small town brewery, but I was a bit disappointed since I was hungry and waited a long time for my food. read more

Great food and amazing beer. Staff were friendly and customer service was great. Will be sure to make a trip there again in the future!

One of my favorite breweries. Love the humans plate! My husband loves the cherry stout. He loves the combo pizza, too. Great ambiance. We love to sit on the outside patio. Casual dining. Great service. I highly recommend this place. In a very picturesque part of Washington. read more

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Super good food. My group had a big of everything with no complains. Great options for vegetarians too. Plus obviously killer beers. read more

Walking Man Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Stevenson, Washington

Fantastic food and friendly service. I got the locally caught wild trout sand and it was amazing. I also had the arugula and pear salad which was good too. I decided to go with the beer sampler tray to try out all the obscure ale I could get my hands on. Aside from the pale ale and couple of IPA's the rest of the beers were not up to snuff. But overall I can see them having potential down the road. All in all you can't pass this place up if you are in the area for a hike or whatevs. read more

Decent food, chill atmosphere, good beer, but I can do without their politics. I go out to eat to fill my belly - not listen to folks virtue signal.... read more

Beer is great. Pizza and salad were good. Staff was very nice. They have outdoor dining with a cover and heaters. We will go back. read more

Decided to stop in here on our way back to Hood River after hiking Multnomah Falls. Plus we wanted to say we drove across the "Bridge of the Gods".... Nice stop. Very unassuming pub. Fairly simple. Decent beer menu. My favorites were the Walking Man IPA and the Walking Stick Stout. We also ordered the wings which were braised in beer and then finished off by frying. It came with ranch dressing with blue cheese chunks. Very good!!!!! We then drove back to Hood River on the Washington side and crossed over at White Salmon. Great views of Hood River and Mt Hood. read more

Walking Man Brewing - The evolution of man and beer.... - Breweries Near Me - Stevenson, Washington

A bit difficult to find. It's located next to a vacant lot and is a small building located behind a garden and patio. Parking on the rural street. Love the logo for the restaurant. Outdoor dining the patio next to the restaurant. The interior of the restaurant is small. We started with the chicken wings and corn dogs. We never got the hot BBQ sauce with our wings, so I can't tell you if they were hot or not, but the wings were delicious. The corn dogs were over-fried, but I still ate them because even overdone corn dogs are good. Stayed with the pub burger which was also good. Good service. Fun place. read more

First off, this is a small friendly brewpub with great beer and a good pub food. The pub was full when we arrived and while we were waiting the bartender came over and offered us a beer. After we found seats at the bar we tried the taster tray for beers and a plate of clam strips. The clam strips were great, lightly battered and tender. After the sampler I had the Homo Erectus Imperial IPA, ask for a homo, it's easier. We also had a fresh salad and the black and bleu pizza--black olives and blue cheese. The staff are very friendly and attentive, this is just a fun place to hang out. I wish that they had been open on Monday and Tuesday, we definitely would have gone back for a few more beers. read more

Walking Man Brewing - Walking Man Brewing--around the porch and down the stairs to the brewpub. - Breweries Near Me - Stevenson, Washington

This place rocks! The food, beer, and cider were fantastic. The staff were all very friendly and super accommodating to our dietary restrictions. In particular, the fish tacos were some of the best we have ever had and came with amazing pineapple salsa and the hummus plate was huge and had all the perfect elements. Will definitely make stopping here a priority on our next trip through the gorge! read more

Walking Man Brewing - One of the three amazing fish tacos that come with an order, all done up with guac and pineapple salsa. - Breweries Near Me - Stevenson, Washington

Stopped here w/my wife for an apres hike beer and burger. The patio is tranquil, shady, and dog friendly. Burgers were very good, fries were excellent, and the beer (Homo Erectus & 6 Feet Apart Hazy Pale) was super tasty. read more

We stopped here after a hike to grab something to eat. I tried the ramblin raspberry wheat beer which was very refreshing. Our table started with the hummus platter and pretzel. Both were great options as starters and we would get them again. For the main dishes we got a pepperoni pizza and a three mushroom pizza. The pepperoni pizza was quite greasy and too much cheese. The mushroom pizza was made by the truffle oil base. Next time I would try something else or go with only the mushroom pizza. The outdoor patio was really nice and the staff was friendly. There are definitely better pizza places, but the beer and starters were great. read more

Enjoyed sitting outside, nice break during a long motorcycle ride through the gorge. Wife thought her veggie burger was amazeballs until it turns out she was given the regular cheeseburger by mistake... and the bill still reflected the more-expensive veggie version. read more

This place should be called the walking dead brewery. I found this place about three years ago. At that time, they had a bigger and better menu including calzone. I gave it a good review. I went back a second time and found the menu was smaller and not as good. Went back a third time, practically no menu, and when I did order a burger, it came out burnt and not what I wanted. I was up in that area again today and thought I would give them another chance. My wife and I waited for over an hour having only ordered two burgers and small fry. We finally walked up and got our money back and left. When we were getting ready to leave the food came out of the kitchen, they insulted us more by wanting to know if we wanted to take it to go. Since I had to drive 40 miles to get home, I didn't think I would want it then. I will never go back. read more

The atmosphere was awesome. Quaint, local, rustic, comfortable. The food was AMAZING. Had truffle fries, salmon cakes and hummus plate with Pilsner beer. All paired perfectly. Husband had blackberry cider and juicy GF burger. Appreciate having gluten free on menu! Staff was mysteriously impressive. Did flawless group serving and never seemed to have to communicate. The patio with sun or cozy at bar. Would come here time and again if I were a local. read more

Stopped in for dinner on a Friday night and had a great time! The service was TOP NOTCH! I didn't catch her name, but the waitress with long brunette hair and glasses was amazing. I work in sales and service and it was some of the best customer service I've ever experienced. She deserves a raise - so friendly, attentive, proactive with great suggestions and knowledge about the menu. We had calzones and the beer sampler - also great choices! Biggest sampler I've ever seen with all 10 of their beers for $16. read more

Great food and perfect stop after walking around in the rain at Multnomah Falls. Very friendly service and nice atmosphere. read more

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