We went for the first time recently. They have really good pub food. My husband had a great burger with jalapeños and onion rings. It was cooked exactly as requested and reasonably priced. I had a Cobb salad that was very, very good. We will be stopping by again next time we're up at the mountain. They were short wait staff when we arrived. They still managed to take our order in a reasonable time and the food came out quickly. read more

I'm surprised that this restaurant in little town can produce such a wonderful burger(Whistle burger), well the burger is so huge since it has two burger meat in there. Franch Toast was okay and above average. I also surprised that they execute "serve yourself" policy. Outdoor is pretty during Summer hour and sunny. Many locals come and sit and chat. Indoor is a very local bar. I'll say overall it was a wonderful experience dine in here. read more

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Great food, beautiful back patio and nice efficient staff. Nice place to take our dog after a hike. We have been going there for years and will return again. read more

Don't snooze on this place. The food is outstanding! The service is great and the vibe is great. I don't know why it doesn't have 5 stars. It's a local hangout. Burgers and green beans are amazing. Everything we had was phenomenal (and we ate here 3 days in a row). Beers cold. People warm. Oh and the ranch I will dream of. What else do you want. read more

Absolutely a mountain breakfast staple. The food is incredible and the staff is super friendly! 10/10 Hood's Top Breakfast spot. The biscuits are a must have. The inside is local bar vibes with lottery to keep you busy! read more

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Wouldn't serve me 3 minutes before closing... What could improve: honor your hours That's all! read more

we had stopped at this great historic little place a couple of years ago for breakfast... terrific! Today on our way up to Mt. Hood we stopped again for a late breakfast/lunch. So absolutely great! The food was great and bloody mary's were also great! Our server... adorable gal named Jamie added a ton to our stop... five stars from us! read more

Great place for food in Welches, particularly the breakfast. The staff is great and it's a cozy spot to eat before and after you go up to mt Hood. read more

One of the best places on the mountain! GREAT food, GREAT service... I come here at least twice a week. And it's better & better since Tekla took over. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! read more

Great people, great breakfast! Everyone is so friendly! Comfortable and clean with a beautiful outside patio

I just had the best Patty Melt ever. We stop every time we go to Portland and have never been disappointed. And the staff is amazing. read more

Stopped by after going on a hike near Mt Hood because their "Beer Garden" sign drew us in. Staff were friendly, beer was $6.25. Beer garden was pretty empty, which was nice for us. Super beautiful day and area. I'd revisit! read more

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Our visit at the Whistle Stop was spontaneous; we'd seen it from the road while headed up to the Skyway for dinner, thought it looked quaint, and decided to pull in and check it out, on the way home. It's a little on the dive-y side, but has touches of charm throughout. Our server was a little timid, yet very friendly, attentive, and efficient. My wife ordered an off-menu cocktail (something akin to a hot toddy), which they were able to assemble to reasonable accuracy; most other dive bars we've visited are missing one or more vital ingredients to make this happen, so kudos for them! The outdoor patio was cute, and heated, but we'd had enough of the cold and wet, so we remained inside. We weren't hungry, but I glanced at the orders of nearby patrons, and noted that the food seemed decent, with hearty portions and very reasonable prices. Seems like most of the Sunday night guests were locals, unsurprisingly, and they seemed to be enjoying themselves, so I imagine this pub is a local favorite. The Whistle Stop does enough things correctly, that they've earned the right to toot their own horn...err...whistle. read more

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I had a Reuben sandwich and my husband had the Hawaiian special. Both of us really enjoyed our meals. My sandwich was very good. The problem is the ambiance, cleanliness and overall appearance of both inside and out. Not impressed at all with the lack of the appearance of the building, landscaping, unkempt paint, flower pots, junk in the patio. read more

We LOVED this place. Checked out reviews of multiple restaurants in the area and this one got lots of good ones so we called to ask if they require reservations. The lady who answered just laughed, saying "We're a dive bar. Just walk in!" Got the Cobb salad and prime rib. Both were delicious. Liked the casual ambiance, great food and entertaining service so much that we came back today for a delicious breakfast of omelettes. Also, read a review about the homemade biscuits and they were sooooo yummmmy. Five stars! read more

I walked in this little place of respite for trivia. I come back for same, 7pm tues. ALSO... epic shade from the bar staff about what a noob I am here on the mountain, the great dinner specials ( REALLY-good chicken and dumplings on trivia night), their cheeseburger and NA Heineken but mostly because of the welcoming vibe. AND... They're open till midnight. read more

Food is good sometimes great but staff can be poor on service especially the big grandma lady Kay and owner. Glad we quit dining here as there are lots of better options and we can afford any of them. Owner thinks she is " presidential like " ha ha nothing close. Have fun running a restaurant into the ground. read more

Clearly for regulars and locals only. Some of the worst service I've ever experienced in my life. Don't go here unless you have patience to wait for 15 minutes before you asked if you want anything and then scoffed at for asking a question. I've been in the service industry for 12 years and I know how easy it is to be nice to people. I was appalled by the way I was treated and left without having anything. Definitely will not be back. But I'm sure it's great for locals! read more

Definite bar vibe complete with old timers at the bar. Friendly staff and really amazing chicken fried steak breakfast- butter grilled biscuit is just genius, can never have a regular dry old again. read more

Is this place FOR REAL?!?! Are you kidding me?! Quick back story: I live in the area and I've honestly only been here for karaoke when out of town guests visit and feel like scratching that American Idol Tryouts itch. I've only experienced heavily poured drinks & shots here....until tonight. Tonight was an experience that literally shocked me. Been driving by this place for a while, and once a week or so, I see their billboard out front illuminating their dinner special for the night; short ribs. Folks, I LOVE short ribs. Whistle Stop's rendition of one of my favorite dinner items is pretty dang fabulous. Pot roast tenderness, resting on a nice bed of mashed potatoes. Texas toast on the side, with a salad. It's truly excellent comfort food and I'll surely be back again to try other menu items. **Their mushroom beef soup is also luxuriously creamy and divine** This mountain never ceases to amaze me with all these beautiful hidden gems! Thanks for the fabulous meal! See y'all soon. Bravo! read more

Whistle Stop Bar & Grill - a plate of food - Pubs Near Me - Welches, Oregon

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I frequent this place at least once a month and have for the last 4 years. The service is always extremely friendly and the food is great. I'm always made to feel very welcome amongst the bar full of regular patrons. read more

Great local dive! Got the patty melt with tots and was really happy with my choice! The Reuben and chili were also a hit! Breakfast is offered until 2pm so there's something for everyone. read more

Jeanne was an amazing server. She informed us instantly that she has only been here a few weeks. So I said " what's yours favorite dinner?". She said "I'm eating the Fish and chips for dinner right now". The wife was sold. She gets that every time we go out anyway. I asked "What's the biggest dinner?". The Whistle Stop extreme burger...... BRING IT ON! It was huge. It was for filling. It was extreme! We are coming back in the morning for breakfast and BLOODY MARYS........ I love this place already. DO IT! read more

Whistle Stop Bar & Grill - Beauty and the Beast - Pubs Near Me - Welches, Oregon

The service was good and the Hawaiian chicken was absolutely amazing! I will be back for brunch!

This place gives off a dive-vibe because it kind of is. Or used to be. But don't be deceived. There's a really creative and talented person running the kitchen, and they come up with some amazing specials that you should never miss. The food can be really outstanding, ranging from a meatloaf night to a mushroom soup with locally sourced chanterelles and an Oso Bucco that will melt in your mouth. There's always one good special or another. They do a pretty passable breakfast, too. Service is really friendly and good. Love this place. I only wish they would put the lottery machines back into their own little space so we can go and dine there as a family again. read more

Better as a bar, not so much as a restaurant. I was trying all of the breakfast joints in the 5 mile radius of my rental cabin and happened upon this bar, surprised that it served breakfast. So I came in here thinking it was set up and staffed as a restaurant, but realizing the one bartender and one cook didn't usually expect many people. Six people sat before us and were a bit high maintenance, which isn't conductive to a half a row of bar patrons and us who just want some hot eggs. We were patient as usual, seeing this guy run around trying to please. He brought us coffee, no cream. We finally ordered, typical egg bacon hash browns and a breakfast burrito. We had no silverware. The food came actually hot, but nothing special. I really felt sorry for the guy. I suggest this establishment gets rid of breakfast and just serves lunch and/or pub type food. That and to expect to have extra staff over the holidays. Would not come here again for food. read more

Whistle Stop Bar & Grill - Inside - Pubs Near Me - Welches, Oregon

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We are local and I will say that we always experience excellent food and very friendly service from the wait staff and the bar. Even the chef has come to check on our approval of the diner and say hello. You will be surrounded by a very outdated 70's 80's decor vibe, but that's what you get. Usually there's a real fire to warm up by on a rainy nite and a bunch of real people to hang with. read more

Was in town to visit family and friends. Had an Amazing night with Great apps and Burgers! Next time in area Will be stopping again!

My go to place to get a good burger for lunch. Food is always good, never been disappointed. My favorite is a Bloody Mary and a cheeseburger. read more

Excellent diner food with lots of stuff made in-house, and great service. We came down the mountain in a snow storm, and our previous go-to, The Barlow Trail Roadhouse, was closed, so we gave the WS. HUGE portions of well made breakfast food. I had the two egg breakfast with links, hashbrowns, and a biscuit. Take my advice... GET THE BISCUIT! It's homemade, and they half it and the griddle it with butter. It's freaking delcious, and the perfect vessel to scoop up your eggs and stuff. Server was fun to talk with and gave us some tips to explore in the area. Bonus, Mono vodka is only a fifty cent upcharge from their well, so go ahead and splurge! read more

Only gave 4 stars due to a mistake, added green peppers to my breakfast burrito. The server made it right and expedited another one. Not a bad taste, just not a 5 star. I will go back someday... read more

The service by bartender/waiter is good. Food ok. Also, open on Monday/Tuesday on Mt Hood. But....I seriously can't get over how this restaurant is allowed to operate. The dirtiest, run down and just simply disgusting place you will eat at. Pull up in parking lot, look at building and your mouth will fall open on how neglected it is. Walk inside, shut door and turn around and look at cleanliness of front door. If owners/employees are ok walking by that front door every day without cleaning it, imagine what goes on in kitchen behind closed doors. read more

The hash brown were extremely smooshy. And the biscuits and gravy had almost no flavor I smothered it in salt. Compared to our last visit it's awful and I probably won't be back... The first time we were very satisfied. The menu is confusing as biscuits and gravy was listed under egg breakfast and directly under it says egg breakfasts include country potatoes or hash browns & toast or pancakes. Although biscuits and gravy is listed under the egg breakfast it doesn't include eggs and toast or choice of hash browns. Everything was like a giant pile of smoosh. And the biscuits were literally the WORST I have ever had. Not even the waitress was nice or pleasant. In fact she laid over our table to take the order. The music also skipped during every song while we were there. read more

Whistle Stop Bar & Grill - Pile of tasteless food - Pubs Near Me - Welches, Oregon

Friends dropped into this lovely bar & grill while in the area. It has quite the character with the flavor of a Scottish Pub. Great food, fun people, attentive staff made for a great visit. Had a nice mix of locals and tourist with everyone having a great time. The beer garden gave it a nice feel with music, horseshoes, and plenty of outside tables for everyone. The best part was the local bar dog, Charlie hanging out with the rest of us making sure everyone who came in was welcome. If you are in the Portland/Mt. Hood area stop in, have a beer or drink and enjoy. The new owners are welcoming and making this a great local place for good food and some laughter. read more

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Rarely see the owner and always grumpy. Kitchen looks dirty, and burger not great. Missing Mis K on Sundays and her bloody marries!

After passing this place many times on our way from Carson City, NV to Poulsbo, WA, we finally decided to stop here for a late lunch. I'd call it Divey-Chic... Lots to love in here, if you like old style eatery-bars. As another reviewer mentioned, the ciggy machine looks a bit out of place. I liked it though because it reminds me of my youth - before the advent of political correctness and it's negative effect on our country. So, on to the food. I ordered some HUGE burger (wish I could remember the name of it) that took all I had to stuff it down. It was damned good, and so were the fries that came with it. Wifey got a BLT which she said was excellent. The lady who waited on us was good old fashioned friendly. Quick with a joke and a laugh, she was perfect for this place. And there was constant banter going on between her and the locals at the bar. I took this to be a friendly place. I'm sure we'll stop in again sometime. read more

I had the Vegetarian Omelet Breakfast yesterday, it was hot and OK but DO NOT upgrade (PAY EXTRA) for a biscuit...horrible wad of dough soggy-soaked in grease, it had no resemblance to a biscuit, more like some pancake dough dipped in a skillet, not brown or fluffy, but gummy and greasy. Our waitress Roxy was adorable and trying hard, but details were missed as far as service, drink requests and/or refills. Table of four family members. Was hard to get something to drink (never did get glass of water as requested) We were ready to get up and try and get our own coffee. We will avoid for breakfast again. (Husband wanted a steak, but that is not an option) read more

The food was great! Club sandwich, chef salad, country fried steak and eggs, even the grilled cheese was great! Friendly service. Now a favorite stop. read more

Whistle Stop Bar & Grill - Pubs Near Me - Welches, Oregon

I love this place. Great food and service. I travel full time, and have the opportunity to eat at many local restaurants. Ive eaten there probably 10 times over the last 6 weeks, and have never been disappointed. Their veggie omelet is to die for. Everything is good! read more

My dad and step mom flew over from Michigan for vacation, I am from Washington. We went to 2 other restaurants in the area that were really horrible. Our last night here we came to the whistle stop bar and grill. What an amazing choice! The bartender wait staff and cook were amazing! Incredible food and amazing sense of humor! We probably would have eaten here every day had we known how perfect everything was! I highly recommend! read more