Restaurants in Hood River

“Ok so we had quite possibly one of the best meals ever! The apricot salad was perfect, paparadelle with shiitake mouth watering, steak with potatoes in horseradish over the top. Michelin needs to get in here and check this out! Thanks for a great food experience!”

“The BBQ was excellent! Sides were creative and not heavy. I wish I could just move to Hood River! If you try this place and give it anything less than 5 stars you might want to check your BBQ card.”

“Great food, great beer, great service. Highly recommend.”

“Friendly space with good beer and cider”

“The promise of an exceptional dining experience. We're exploring the NW from Phoenix, always looking for new restaurant experiences. The chef's tasting menu at Votum did not disappoint. Incredibly unique courses, like barnacles and outstanding service!”

“Pricy but quality food and so many drink options! I had the Quinoa Bowl with Chicken and it was yummy. The fries are so crispy and tasted fresh. My brother said the Mac and Cheese is the best he’s ever had! Beers are great, and the Blue Bus Kombucha is okay! Recommend if you’re in the area.”

“Beautiful setting, wonderful people!!”

“We brought family in from Texas who were visiting for the first time in 10+ years. They remembered The Pines and old vine zin from a decade ago and wanted to make sure they returned. Geoffrey made it a great experience for them.. loved everything they tasted. Some old vine Zin will make its way on Alaska airlines back to Texas!!”

“The waitress was helpful and friendly. The food was good. We both had steaks which were properly cooked. (We had to wait about 15 minutes for 2 of us to be seated.) They had run out of cheesecake before we ordered dessert,
We had plenty to eat without dessert and we both liked our meals.”

“Amazing Pizza and People! Awesome Live Music venue!”

“Great burgers. Friendly service. Live music! We love this place.”

“This is where you want to be. Cider is top notch this side of the pond (and the in comparison to the otherside). Flavor is perfect. I prefer semi to not sweet cider and this place hits the spot. Flavor is amazing. The apples shine through and the accompanying flavors only add to the experience. Now for the food. Cornbread… get it. It’s amazing. Pretzels are perfect bar fare. The tostada… yes it’s delicious and the verde with it. It’s saved and we’ll be back.”

“I ordered the sweet & spicy pizza… HOLY MOLY! Best pizza I’ve ever had. No BS. It was melty cheese and crispy crust I can’t even explain it. Absolute 5 ⭐️.”

“Went here a couple days ago with family, and shared a plate of the jalapeño cheese bread. You get the same access to food options as the Mesquitery, which is nice if you don't want to sit on the restaurant side of the business.

The staff are really nice and friendly and we had a great time chatting with our bartender. Would highly recommend for a fun night out drinking with friends.

They also have a pool table set up in back for those who wish to play.

Parking: As it's the heights, it can be hard to find parking on the main roads depending on the day, but there is some good side street parking near by.”

“We went to u-pick the end of June for the first time and it is so beautiful there. There u-pick farm is very reasonably priced and the fruit taste amazing. We are headed back very soon. Highly recommend this place!!”

“Best food in Hood River! And right up there with the top restaurants in Portland, as well. Tasty seafood options, steaks, pasta. Good variety, focusing on quality over quantity. Beautiful presentation. Desserts are top notch and in appropriate proportions. Having been here many times over the years, we drove an hour from Portland just for dinner on a beautiful day. The views from the deck are wonderful!”

“I quite liked this place. The music venue was small but worked just fine. The 4 stars denotes a great beverage variety but no food. Small snacks would be dandy.... Even just chips.
I'll be back!”

“Their wine is fantastic, and we’ve enjoyed coming here for a long time. Make sure you call the day you want to come in - they were not open during regular hours on Saturday even after we called earlier in the week to plan our trip.That said, we love their wine - it’s consistently great, and the tasting room is cute and cozy.”

“Thank you Boda's Kitchen for everything you do. You make everyday special and special days extraordinary. From the cookies, hot and cold sandwiches, fantastic salads (actually more than fantastic), roast chicken and potatoes, to your cheese and salum selections and all the tasty treats to go with. Then the special days, wow, your catering is absolutely the best. We all know that if it comes from Boda's, it will be incredible. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you”

“The pizza!!!! Simple, fresh ingredients make all the difference! Don't forget about the people though! Kira was super personable and sweet! And Haley was also phenomenal and will spin those records that make you wanna stay! Can't wait to get back ?”

“Really great sushi place here. Fresh, tasty, generous portions, you name it. It's a pretty small but cozy venue that doesn't seat too many people but it makes it more intimate. The vibe is on point and the customer service is really quite great here. The best sushi in Hood River by far. Will definitely return again, and again.”

“Been a wine club member since 2019, but just went on a vineyard tour and it was AMAZING! So cool to see the behind the scenes and hear the story of the land, the grapes, and the winery from the owner herself. So much rich history in the Hood River valley, and the vineyard is a microcosm of it in so many ways. Plus, the wine and food pairings—each in a different, miraculous view around the grounds—were delicious.”

“wow this place honestly blew me away!! its not often that I obsess over every aspect of a dish, but I had the mediterranean chicken and it was the best meal i've ever had. would recommend this place!!”

“Always love this place. Everytime we visit uts always a peaceful time. Go sit in the grass :) Make sure you get a Pizza. Just recently my friend and I shared the Orchard Pie Pizza! You guys nailed it with that one! Paired with the Pinot Gris was amazing! Perfect wine for a hot day! Shows well with food or alone! If you are a Chardonnay drinker they do have one of the best! They also have a great bartender (I believe James) anyways he's great! ? keep up the great work here!”

“We enjoyed this restaurant when we came for my aunts 90th birthday. We sat outside and enjoyed the beautiful view of the golf course and mountain hood. The service and food were incredible, an absolute delight

Parking: Lots of parking and easy to get around

Wheelchair accessibility: All on one level. Very accessible from the parking lot”

“We love Ferment for its social flare, great beer, tasty food and the best view of the Columba River Gorge!”

“Love Kobe! Great place to eat and enjoy some sushi. Great service, and delicious food.”

“Love the waterfall right out front of the hotel!”

“Went here for lunch and got the green veggies sandwich, side potato salad, and chocolate chunk cookie. Everything was fresh and they use local ingredients. Service was friendly. The menu said they had watermelon agua fresca but the server said they had run out. They only had one cookie left at lunch.”

“Absolutely amazing mouth watering italian cuisine. Chef Elizabeth is truly a master at her craft and I highly recommend checking out her delicious food!”

“Delicious. So fast and great food”

“the food and service are always great. been eating there for years… they all know me!!”

“The food was great. The casual atmosphere was terrific. We love supporting small, local businesses, especially when they are doing everything right.”

“We had heard good things so my friends and I came in for dinner. It’s a popular spot. Dinner was busy and I can understand why. I had the chicken karaage and got to try a broth less ramen dish. Both were super good. I would recommend giving them a try.”

“Love, Love, Love this place! The best, creative, delicious tacos, beautiful scenery, & yummy frose’! I miss them so much over the winter!”

“I have moved away from my home town hoodriver some time ago and this place still doing a great job on making the best food in hoodriver thank you stuff of el rincon taqueria for the best burrito I ever have”

“This spot is so super cool! Danielle is one of the most genuinely kind business owners I've met, and as soon as you walk in you'll feel welcome. The wines she chooses to feature are delicious, and accessibly priced. Stop by when you're in town. :)”

“Gracie’s is always our stop for lunch when traveling to Portland. The restaurant is clean, the staff is always friendly and the food is fabulous! I love the sweet and sour chicken. Go see Gracie…you won’t be disappointed!”

“Your average, run-of-the-mill drive through coffee stand with kind service.

I thought $14 was a bit steep for a red bull drink and a bagel sandwich.

I did appreciate the kind baristas allowing me to modify the bagel sandwich without meat, as I’m a vegetarian, but it was a bit bland. I ended up taking my bagel sandwich home to add condiments and green vegetables!

Vegetarian options: I ordered a bagel sandwich and modified it to have no meat.”

“This spot is the roastery of Hood River Coffee Roasters, as well as a place where peripheral products and coffee beans are sold. Honma Coffee Roastery has been here for a long time and is considered a time-honored brand. Its sales points are also in the Gorge area, and it has only recently begun to sell to the Portland area.There are so many choices, especially the single-origin beans section. It’s a pity that there is no coffee bar where you can drink and watch beans while choosing what to buy, so I bought their signature Columbia Ribver Blend beans first. The description says medium to dark roast, but it tastes like a full dark roast. When the beans were purchased, they were still very oily on the surface and had a fishy smell. However, the fishy smell did not come out after brewing. It's a dark roasted coffee that I like. Although it is quite bitter, it does not have any sharp and prominent flavor.If you buy it here, not only will the beans be very fresh, but the price of 16oz is the same as the price of 12oz outside. It can be regarded as a discount on the on-site price.”

“Wow!! I ordered tacos (adobada and chicken) and they were SO FLAVORFUL! The chicken was not dry like it often is in tacos. Instead it was juicy and amazing. Generous portions for reasonable prices. Can't wait to come back!”

“I don’t usually rate something after one visit, but these baked goods were phenomenal. Coffee was delicious and the service was great despite it being crazy busy. Everyone was friendly! The bakers deserve applause because the whole grain bread and raspberry, strawberry muffin we got to enjoy we perfectly done.”

“The ball and chain dragged me over here. Hit I have to say I am glad she did. It is a cash only business, just a heads up. We had the Oreo mint ice cream in a waffle cone. Very enjoyable. Staff and nice and quick. Would recommend.”

“I love that they have an impossible burger option! It is so, so good! I wish they had vegan cheese but honestly it's still great without it. They also have the best crispy tater tots. We love coming here when we visit Hood River!”

“I was charged more than I was told when I gave the barista my card. I tipped cash so I don’t believe the additional charge came from a tip.
My beverage was excellent and the service was fine other than that.
I was very impressed with the baristas walking out to the cars waiting in line to take their orders and ring them up right there in order to speed the process along.

Edit 8/23/24:
The Dutch Bros customer service team reimbursed me in the form of two free drinks and said they’d pass on my feedback to their management team. I’ll amend my review to four stars!”

“Egg River Cafe ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ On 5/18/22, I had breakfast at Egg River Cafe in Hood River, Oregon. They serve breakfast and lunch. It is my favorite Hood River spot for breakfast. I think it’s much better than Bette’s Place, which is another local favorite. In addition to having great Eggs Benedict ($13.95), I appreciated that they gave me cream for my coffee ($3.50) at no extra charge. And the service is always excellent. My server, Laura, was very warm and friendly. So was the nice young woman who accommodated my request for a booth with a window. I can’t say enough good things about this restaurant, the food, and the people who work there. Highly Recommended!!!”

“My husband and I always stop here when in town. Im vegan and my favorite is the breakfast bowl with salsa verde. Hands down in my top three favorite places to eat. The service is always outstanding! Thanks so much!”

“My family found the perfect way to beat the heat today after visiting the local farmers market. Handshaken lemonade in strawberry, mango, and blackberry. All where perfect and we can not wait to try some of your other items real soon.”

“I ordered the greek salad. It was really good!! It may be my favorite salad in the Gorge. Their portions are generous! I ordered a large and I could not eat it all. My 6 year old had their cheese pizza and he loved it! He wanted to go back the next evening. It's safe to say that it's kiddo approved! It was clean in there and the staff was very friendly and amazing customer aervice! We will be returning soon! I highly recommend them! ?”

“Stopped in today on our way to Mt Hood. absolutely great food. service was impeccable. I was so excited to have the Burger, but everything looked amazing. plus they even had some Mt.Valley water (I'm an Arkansas guy so it was like being at home.) good job.”

“Loved the brews, great setting, they play music on vinyl with lights that respond. Very pleasant stop for a beer. They make their own beer and we met the brew master.”

“Came here to get the fish tacos and the veggie tacos. Fish tacos were really good, veggie tacos were kind of meh. I would definitely recommend the fish tacos for anybody who is passing through here. The french fries were pretty good as well. The people who work here were very nice, the only downside of the restaurant really is that it's kind of not kept very clean in the dining area. When I was there all of the tables were dirty. Very busy place though. I would definitely recommend stopping here and having some food.”

“What an amazing wrap!! It was huge and absolutely delicious. Can’t wait to go back.”

“Great coffee shop for working! As other reviews have said, the staff is super friendly, it's spacious inside with fast internet, and there are lots of tables/outlets. Loved working here during my stay in ”

“I have been waiting for Indian food to come to Hood River for a long time, and Kirpa’s does not disappoint! I ordered take out online which was easy and convenient. The food was ready quickly, and friendly staff helped me with a question about my order. Most importantly to me, the food was absolutely amazing! I will be back soon to dine in and try more dishes.”

“It seems like a few years ago they put more fruit, especially peaches in their milkshakes. I had one today that pretty much tasted like vanilla. It was disappointing. The employees are always friendly, helpful and quick though and it's a fun little for stand. It has more baked goods than fruit though. Many types of jumbo cookies, pies, cinnamon rolls etc.. not quite as good as home made, but close.”

“Wanted to eat local and not in a restaurant, looked on Google and read the reviews for this food truck. Quality ingredients, made with love and so, so delicious. Yay!

Vegetarian options: I ordered veggie burrito. Large flour tortilla, filled to the brim and direct off grill stayed temperature hot for ride to nearby hotel. I asked for minimal jalapenos. So flavorful and filling. Came with sample size salsa.”

“We visited 5/31/24. The wonderful human behind the bar was friendly, knowledgeable,polite and seemed to enjoy her job.
We enjoyed 2 different rose” wines, and took in the lovely sunny day.
If we were lucky enough to live here, it would be our “ spot “. Planning a return visit today.
Thank you!”

“Workers seemed nice, but they were so focused on their work I felt a little out of place. Tried to make small talk but their responses were quite cold. Would be 5 stars if the atmosphere was better. Coffee was fantastic though

Kid-friendliness: So kid friendly! Other than the accent wall with the naked ladies ?”

“Beautiful place with lovely people!!”

“Food is good, however drinks come by "SLOW" or ya have to flag them down to get more drinks...... used to be 3 stars!

Update! They have since gotten really good! Service is way better now, way to go??”

“Absolutely phenomenal! We stayed right across the street from this excellent coffee cart and stopped by every morning for delicious and quick coffee, paired with great advice for our adventures from the very friendly and helpful barista. Highly recommend! Cute outdoor seating too!”

“Best coffee spot "on the hill"! Appreciate the coffee quality. Outstanding service and cutest staff. Breakfast and pastry options hit the spot.
Read your book, have a conversation or get some work done. Great upstairs if you need some focus time.”

“I went here with my ex wife and we enjoyed it so much. The Adobada meat was amazing. by far the best pork tacos I've ever had. The cutest place and wonderful staff. you genuinely won't have better tacos at such a great price. come here before they have enough reason to up their prices.”

“Cute little tacos, truck on the side of the road with the most beautiful hilltop views you’ve ever seen. The staff was super friendly and this is the best El Paso burrito I’ve ever had. If I live closer, I’d come here every day.”

“Ivory was tending the bar when I waltzed in and offered some insightful suggestions for what to drink and where to eat. Along with some engaged conversation she made the Common House a worthwhile stop. Stop in for some worthwhile beer and wine options. The regulars seemed willing to engage with newbies as well.”

“Great food, great beer, great service. Highly recommend.”

“Wonderful food and amazing owners! The best authentic Thai Food in The Gorge!”

“Great little drive thru coffee place with a friendly owner!”

“The tacos dorado are unbelievable. They do a special on Tuesday for buy 4, get one free. You will eat them all, and you will be happy. Tamale masa is soooo flavorful. The cheese and pepper is spicy and awesome. Get the Jamaica juice, too.”

“Cappuccino was on point, good steaming. Number 4 breakfast sandwich was a bit underwhelming, but it was fresh and still satisfying. A small amount of savory spread would have really set it off.

Staff was very calm in spite of the long line. They worked through it well and no one was rushing around. Not a lot of smiles, I saw that in other reviews. As a bakery and coffee shop owner I like to not see the overly friendly fake attitude pawning for tips pressuring you “And you’ll get asked a few questions here”.

Good, professional, calm, clean and open environment. Will come again.”

“Paula made our wedding cake and it was better than what we could have asked for. Her cakes are delicious and the flavors are so wonderful. We had so many compliments on it, and many of our guests are normally not cake people. I would hire her again in a heartbeat. She has so many wonderful designs to choose from and will ensure your cake is everything you want.”

“I tried the Cuban torta and it was really good. Pretty big size too. Not greasy at all like one I tried elsewhere. I've tried many tortas and it was definitely one of the best.”

“Wonderful unique drinks. Best nachos ever!!!!! The staff were so nice!!!”

“Nice environment, good service and prices. Food was very good.”

“Great environment, open and spacious, with wonderful natural light! Everything’s delicious!”

“Food was amazing! Best burger I've had in a long time. Sushi was the bomb!! Staff is awesome with fast service”

“Everything on the menu is Awesome!”

“If you want a country bar with a wheelbarrow of peanuts and 3 dollar well shots, this is your stop. Karaoke is more oldies and country, but still fun to put your best performance and make some friends.”

“So good!! Chris the owner is a wonderful lady! Highly recommend! :)”

“As a comedian, you can imagine my hectic schedule trying to balance everything but going here I was at this location in HOOD RIVER around lunchtime and people were amazing. in This situation. It was just the boss there but he took on the customers like professional very courteous and I highly recommend this place. and as always, the food was prepared perfectly and I can expect deliciousness of the pizza too. Keep my mouth very happy and I need a happy mouth because without a happy mouth I don’t have a funny gig seriousness the courtesy that he exemplified with my visit was just beyond anything that I could ever explain, this has been an exaggeration of the real life situation but that’s how happy I was going here. I do highly recommend this place. You can be assured that you’re gonna have clean environment and you’re gonna have top-notch customer service that’s it Papa Murphy pizza in HOOD RIVER right next to Walgreens pharmacy

Dietary restrictions: you can tell them and they’ll recommend what would help you out on the top means they have a large variety of toppings and then they also have a delicious Caesar salad mix that should please everybody”

“I love their food! Their food is very familiar to me as it's the aromas and same style of cooking as my madres. Everything they make is delicious! I love when they have enchildas on their menu as it's spot on to what my mom makes! You cannot go wrong with anything on their menu! Very friendly and kind staff. Come support them!”

“Love this place .. the fruit is always ripe and delicious and they have something for everyone”

“Excellent quality coffee, fantastic location across from the park”

“I've only been here twice so far but I'm sure I'll be a regular there. First visit blew my mind. Second visit so-so. The nacho plate was the best I'd ever had in a restaurant. I usually avoid nacho plates due to lacking substantial toppings but there was plenty to please.”

“Greatest bar in Hood River. One of the bartenders, CK, even let's me know on a regular basis when I have a booger in my nose so I can pick it out and not be embarrassed. They are amazing and the atmosphere is pure delight.”

“Pulled off the 84 for something to eat. Really wanted a sandwich and this place delivered. Fast friendly service. Bread was bomb. Got the Manhattan and the Bronx. Killed both in record time. Cookies are A+. You can’t go wrong trying this place out.”

“Stopped in today and shared a flight of all 10 of the ciders on tap. Loved trying out their fun summer flavors like Briar Berry, Razzonade and Fuzzy Haven. We even left with a few bottles to enjoy later with dinner.”

“The. Best pizza our waitress was the best. Courteous staff.”

“Food is consistent and cooked to order. A special shout out of appreciation to Tilly Jane’s as they will often get young teens in to grab a bite after school/before a game. The entire staff has always been gracious to the kids. Thank you for being welcoming to all ages (and for having a menu that even picky teens love).”

“Delicious outstanding Mexican food and the restaurant is beautiful and clean service is awesome I wish we had a location in our town”

“El menudo de lo mejor, muy amables y un ambiente cómodo y amigable”

“4 stars because the wine was delicious and the grounds are absolutely beautiful. What I didn’t appreciate was being made to feel unwelcome. I work in hospitality, so it was quite shocking (when we walked in at 4:10 and they close at 5pm) to zero greeting, yet they were quick to say “just so you know, last pour is at 4:30” Ok fine, I understand this. How about, engage with your guests and provide hospitality instead.

We ended up purchasing 2 glasses of wine and a bottle. At 4:50, a very rude woman came out to the patio reminding us that they are closing. She also reminded us that they would need to take our glasses. I was with my mom….we weren’t going to steal the glasses. Then she asked me twice if I paid my tab…when I said yes. No goodbye, or no thank you. Work on this….quite unfortunate.”

“Great food in a hole in the wall bar. The server was too pre occupied talking with co -worker so was not that attentive. Loved the Wild Things mural on the wall.”

“Hood River Taqueria offers fast, friendly service. It has a great patio to relax during summer months. Food is always fresh. Their chicken chile verde is unbeatable. We have been visiting this restaurant the last 20ish years and we always leave happy.”

“It was the classic DQ experience. Friendly kids serving and taking orders. Burgers were good. Glad to see nastalga remains in tact. The lead was very friendly and asked us alot of questions while we were waiting for our food. We were the only ones inside ordering, so she kept us occupied while waiting.”