14 Best American Restaurants near Cascade Locks

“A busy, well-liked place! The soft-serve is delicious! There's lots of fast food choices as well. Limited parking because of location... We parked a block away and ordered at the walk-up window. There are a few benches to choose from. There was a long line of vehicles in the single drive-thru lane. No one seemed to mind waiting their turn! ???“

“We thoroughly enjoyed everything about our visit to Bridgeside restaurant from the gorgeous view to the delicious sourdough bread & jam. 10 of 10!!“

“We celebrated our 49th wedding anniversary by taking a cruise on the sternwheeler on the 24th of June. We greatly enjoyed our time aboard the ship! When we got in our car to leave our car would not start. But a young man came by who worked on the sternwheeler (Steven) helped us get it going!! Thank you, Steven!“

“We had our 65 person wedding at Gorges last month. When we were looking for a wedding venue, we wanted something easy and open that didn’t lock us into a super traditional wedding day. Gorges is, pun intended, gorgeous, and fully supported our vision for a relaxed, easy wedding day. 90% of our guests were traveling in, so the close proximity to Portland and the airport was ideal. It certainly didn’t feel like we were close to the city, though — our guests were blown away by the mountain and river views on the patio. We’re big foodies and love craft beer, and were pleased with both the quality of the food and bev and the all-inclusive packages they put together.

The star of Gorges, both as a brewery and as a wedding venue, is the owner, Travis. His kindness and transparency is a much-needed balm to the stress and confusion of wedding planning. He’s an excellent communicator and problem-solver — the issues we ran into would be resolved by the end of a conversation with him.

If you’re also looking for a beautiful, relaxed wedding venue with incredible food, in a great location, Gorges Beer Co is the venue for you.“

“10/10 recommend!! Thanks for the birthday drink.“

“great food and service!“

“Excellent course! Very nice holes! Well-maintained! Beautiful views in every direction!“

“I have been seeing their lunch specials on Facebook for quite some time. Today when I went to get the mail, I decided I’d sneak across the river and pick up lunch for everyone. Today’s special is Tina’s favorite sandwich. Tony and I are having the full Beacon Burger with onion rings.“

“Excellent beers, excellent staff, incredible food!! 5 stars!!“

“The food here is amazing. The lemon pepper wings and smoked nachos are delicious. But you can't go wrong with the burgers and pizza either...some of the best in town! A little pricey, but there are definitely ways to eat here without spending an arm and a leg because of the variety. Did I mention the view of the Columbia River?! Breathtaking.“

“Love this little place! If you're a regular it will become your Cheers!“

“Fantastic food great service highly recommend!“

“Xavier and his staff are amazing! Thank you Xavier for delivering my dinner to me tonight due to an injury. Don't know of any other businesses that would go that extra mile for a community member. 🥰“

“I stayed at Skamania Lodge several days over the weekend for a conference. I ate dinner in the Cascade Dining room for convenience sake, yet I still found the food and service to be top quality.
I haven't stayed or dined here before, and I had no expectations whatsoever. The dining room is spacious and has a nice, elegant, yet rustic feel to it. I dined at 530 each night and had no need for reservations. I was seated promptly by the windows on the east side with a great view of the mountains in the background.
The servers were knowledgeable and attentive, checking in frequently to make sure I was happy. I ordered roasted chicken first night, halibut the second and a pork chop the third. All meals were excellent, though my favorite turned out to be the chop. It was very flavorful, cooked exquisitely, and was very lean yet juicy and succulent. ?
I tried a different cocktail each night and found them all great in their own right. The Boulevardier, the Lodge Lounger, and the Old Fashioned were each well-balanced and alcohol forward pours. A flavorful accent to the meals.
I enjoyed my stay very much and would recommend the Cascade Dining room to weary travelers who do not want to search for a decent meal off property. Relax and fear not. The meal you want is right there around the corner. ?“