Must-see restaurants in Columbia River Gorge

  • SweetHeart Bake Shop

    Columbia River Gorge

    It seems like you've walked into the most adorable living room ever, because in fact, you have – the friendly owners live upstairs and lovingly bake all…

  • pFriem Tasting Room

    Columbia River Gorge

    The highly regarded beers at this brewery are matched by a hearty menu that is definitely not run-of-the-mill: think mussels and frites, beef tongue, pork…

  • Celilo Restaurant & Bar

    Columbia River Gorge

    For upscale dining with an emphasis on locally sourced ingredients, this modern and beautiful restaurant has walls that open to the sidewalk on warm…

  • Egg River Cafe

    Columbia River Gorge

    Fuel up before or after a Columbia River Gorge hike at this adorable local breakfast joint. Try large portions of everything from basic eggs and hotcakes…

  • Trillium Cafe

    Columbia River Gorge

    Chow down on pub-food basics – mac ’n’ cheese, burgers and the highly recommended meatloaf sandwich – at this cozy, wood-lined cafe-bar on the main drag,…

  • Native Caught Fish

    Columbia River Gorge

    Nearly every day, you'll find one to several Native American vendors under the Bridge of the Gods (Oregon side) selling smoked and sometimes fresh salmon…

  • Baldwin Saloon

    Columbia River Gorge

    This 1876 building, with the remnants of a rare cast-iron facade, has been a bar, a brothel and a coffin-storage warehouse. Today it's a casual, popular…

  • Solstice Woodfire Cafe

    Columbia River Gorge

    Beloved for wood-fired pizzas (including vegan and gluten-free) plus amazing dishes like Dungeness crab housemade pasta or Moroccan beef stew. There's an…

  • Double Mountain Brewery

    Columbia River Gorge

    For a casual bite, step into this popular brewpub-restaurant for a tasty sandwich or excellent brick-oven pizza (try the Truffle Shuffle). The menu is…

  • Cousins' Restaurant & Saloon

    Columbia River Gorge

    'Hello cousin!' might be the first thing you hear after coming through the mooing and baaing sounds the front doors make. Specializing in home-style…

  • Petite Provence

    Columbia River Gorge

    It's a little taste of Paris in The Dalles. One of a few branches in the region, this attractive cafe-bistro serves up luscious pastries, along with tasty…

  • Multnomah Falls Lodge

    Columbia River Gorge

    The Multnomah Falls Lodge offers a fine Northwest-style dining option right at the base of the falls, with dishes like sesame-miso baked coho salmon and a…

  • Doppio Coffee

    Columbia River Gorge

    Very popular and trendy coffeehouse serving up egg sandwiches for breakfast and panini and salads for lunch. Especially pleasant on warm days, when the…

  • Boda's Kitchen

    Columbia River Gorge

    This low-key deli offers delicious, healthy sandwiches, wraps, daily soups and specials, and a locally beloved rotisserie chicken. You can also pick up…

  • Solera Brewery

    Columbia River Gorge

    In the orchard-covered hamlet of Parkdale, this brewpub has an awesome patio out back that – especially in spring and summer – gives you a picture-perfect…

  • Apple Valley BBQ

    Columbia River Gorge

    Fill up on barbecue ribs, pulled pork, burgers, salads and homemade pie in a lively 1950s flashback setting. Tables out front make for excellent street…

  • Eastwind Drive-in

    Columbia River Gorge

    This diner draws big crowds for its hamburgers and – mostly – its enormous, towering soft-serve ice-cream cones.