Restaurants in Hood River

“Stopped here on a whim and had the BEST experience! The food was phenomenal, we tried the Birria taco special and I will dream about them - the flavors were all perfect. We also got the side salad and it was loaded with fresh fruit and veggies and left the kids very happy. Cider was great, everyone was so friendly and welcoming, can’t wait to come back and try more. What a gem!”

“This was the perfect place for our anniversary dinner. Every detail and aspect of the restaurant was on point. Nathan is amazingly perceptive and chef Sarah Doyle’s food was exquisite. We loved every minute of our experience.”

“This was delicious bbq! Our group tried the brisket, pulled pork, burnt ends, Mac and cheese, and picnic potatoes. The burnt ends were the crowd favorite but it was all fantastic.”

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

“Solstice pizza has some of the best pizza I have ever tasted. I will be back.”

“Amazing food and service. Everything was of the highest quality. Can’t recommend enough”

“Beautiful setting, wonderful people!!”

“Friendly space with good beer and cider”

“Pub/brewery/tasting room/ whatever you want to call it can be Disney commercial esque. NOT here! Wow. So good. Delightful. Thoughtful options. Tells one that they actually care. Mac and Cheese easily elevates to my top five on earth. Aioli was dynamite. Had to order an extra to slip the fries. Cabbage was simple elegance. Beer salad was the only disappointment. Greens, a few beets and and an orange or two to disguise the overabundance of lettuce. So impressed. Perfection doesn’t exist. But this was better than expected and exceeded expectations.”

“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!!”

“What a great experience! Great drinks, Great food , and amazing staff”

“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!”

“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.”

“What a rad little shop! Nice collection of taps and bottles/cans. Amanda and Ika were a treat to hang out with. Will definitely be back.”

“great place Sunshine makes my day !”

“Fabulous Chardonnay! Will definitely be back.”

“Lindsey served our rambunctious post-wedding party during her third day on the job and was an absolute gem. She was kind, patient, and attentive to our group. She went above and beyond to cater to us (especially 1 hour prior to closing). She did not make us feel rushed or burdensome, despite our sporadic entrance with a large group. She deserves an abundance of praise from ALL of us (I let the crew know I would write a review). Thank you, Lindsey!”

“We loved our meal sitting outside at Romuls. The appetizer bacon wrapped dates were amazing as was the meat and cheese platter. Our server was very polite and helpful. We will be back!”

“A Hood River pillar! Them and Pfriem.”

“Arrived about lunch time; seated promptly, water and menus were brought promptly, ordered and food came less than a half hour after being seated. Food was incredible, sesame crusted tuna was one of the best meals my wife ever had, the seared tuna was perfect, my fish and chips were also excellent; well cooked and moist.”

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

“A great find! We’ll be back!”

“Highly recommend for a great atmosphere and great drinks. We enjoyed our evening on the patio next to the propane fireplace, drinking the special of the day, sharing a pizza (perfectly cooked) and listening to the live band”

“As a professional wedding planner, I had the great joy of working a wedding here in July and I was BLOWN AWAY by this venue, not only for it's views and architecture but also by it's company culture, customer service and love for clients. I have added this venue to our VIP Venue list for 2024+2025 which grants their clients a $200 discount on all wedding planning packages simply because we can't wait to work at this venue again!”

“Excellent sushi, soba, honey walnut prawns, cocktails!!!”

“Great Djs Friday Saturday nights”

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

“I stopped by after seeing the amazing reviews and I now understand the 5 star rating! The girls at the counter were very nice, the space is sooo cute and the overall vibe is positive and easy going. I ordered their monthly special - chipotle wrap - to go, and WOW… I know it’s just a wrap but it was one of the best wraps I’ve had in a while! Definitely my new go-to spot in HR! Check it out!!”

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

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

“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!”

“Not disappointed. Fast, friendly, great tasting and very reasonably priced.”

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

“Beer is carefully selected, atmosphere is bright and inviting, when they have food, it is special. Besides that, it is just a chill space to meet friends and hang out, without feeling like your in a local dive. Although, it is locally owned and represents the community.”

“This last weekend was our first time. What a wonderful, clean environment. Friendly staff, and both my husband and I feel some of the best Chinese food we have ever had! The General Tao’s chicken and it was so tender and incredible! I highly recommend this place, and we plan on making a trip to the gorge more often to enjoy it. Another positive, they have parking!”

“I've been here a few times now. This is my favorite bakery I've found on the Fruit Loop so far. I love their strawberry and huckleberry cinnamon rolls, and 2/3 of the cookies I've tried have been great. The third (tart cherry) had way too much baking powder, but honestly, that kind of error once in a while just helps prove they're homemade. They have over a dozen creative flavors of cookies, three or four kinds of cinnamon rolls, and a few varieties of empanadas. The cinnamon rolls and empanadas are currently mix and match 3/$15, or $6 each. If you're camping and happen to have a cast iron pie press, I highly recommend reheating the cinnamon rolls this way. I also tried their non alcoholic honeycrisp cider, and was so happy with it. It's at least as good as my favorite cider from my favorite farm at Apple Hill back home. Aside from having great pastries and cider, Packer Orchards also sells all kinds of local jams and homemade ice creams. They always have a plethora of local dips, sauces, and condiments out to sample. They also have some custom made Instagram photo ops out in their orchards. The girls who work here are all super friendly. Love this place.”

“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”

“Not my first time here. In fact, I have been coming since 2020, and have made trips from Damascus just to come here.

They devote time and attention to developing the broths for each ramen. Try the duck curry! You are welcome.

Seating is comfortable and overlooks the hills and river.

Staff is always helpful and welcoming.”

“Loved it. Had chicken vindaloo, lamb biryani (wow!) and malai kofta. All excellent!”

“I’ve been going to el Rincon for many years, the food is consistently delicious every time I eat here. Service is unmatched, every time I get a burrito they always ask how I’m doing, what I’m up to and truly care for their customers. This family works 5-10am delivering food in the dalles then drive to hood river and then open from 11-6, 6 days a week! This family owned and operated restaurant along with being one of most affordable restaurants in the gorge. Any time anyone asks me where they should eat, without hesitation I always recommend here. Thank you for always putting 100 percent into your craft. Truly amazing. 11/10 would recommend”

“We found another Papa Murphys location in Hood River, OR, that has pizza pie making down to a science. Generally, we order our favorite, customized pizzas from the 192nd Vancouver WA store, but happened to be in Hood River today. Awesome pizza pie, exactly what we ordered and prepared in amazing time. We ordered through the app and expected at least a 30 minute to an hour wait. This is 3/4/25, PIDAY25 and as busy as this team was, we got our pie in very short order and it rivals pizza from our go to Papa's location. I'll attach the image from just before the bake and another taken after we were quite satisfied, (yes this entire pizza nearly disappeared in minutes.) Thank you Hood River team. Awesome work including the smiles!!!”

“Today, we drove down taco alley of Hood River to try 4 different taco trucks. We were blown away by the tacos here. The fish taco, birria taco, and quesabirria were really phenomenal. Highly recommend!

Parking: Plenty of parking everywhere”

“HIDDEN GEM! We stopped by to get some gas in Hood River and I was pleasantly surprised to learn they had a coffee shop inside! Taylor helped me. She was so friendly and fast! She really lived up to the saying on your cup, "coffee made with heart and served with a smile " Thanks for the great service! I had an iced horseshoe latte with white mocha and drizzle. It was delicious! Sweet as desired, but with a good balance of milk and coffee. I will definitely keep this place in mind when passing through this area again!”

“Best Cheeseburger in the Gorge, or ....Portland as a matter of fact!”

“That roaster smell hits you immediately. Owner operator is friendly and knows àll coffee. Interesting to peek in the back at the goings on and ask questions about the big bags of beans. I happened in on Sunday which is when they clean the machine. That means on Sunday you can't choose to grind the beans in house. The dog actually runs the place and would appreciate a treat just for you walking In the door. Respectfully.”

“Super cute little place with good beer and nice folks. Might be somebody’s basement? But the vibes are solid and the back garden is really nice. Definitely worth a stop”

“Pine Street Bakery ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ On 9/15/22, I stopped in Hood River, Oregon to check out Pine Street Bakery. Owner Megan Davis’s mother started Grand Central Bakery in Seattle, Washington in 1972. Today, there are 11 locations between Portland and Seattle. If you ever have an opportunity to visit a Grand Central Bakery/Café, I recommend it. I wanted to try one of their famous Cardamom Knots, which are Challah dough slathered in Vanilla Butter, covered in Cardamom Sugar and tied in a Knot. Unfortunately, they were out. I got a Carrot Cake cupcake ($5), which is one of their best sellers, as well as a Maddie Cake cupcake ($5). The Maddie Cake cupcake is a seasonal cupcake that changes with some regularity. The current Maddie Cake cupcake is Peaches & Cream. It is Vanilla cake filled with Peach compote made from local peaches, topped with a Vanilla Swiss Meringue Butter cream frosting. I enjoyed both cupcakes but my favorite of the two was the Maddie Cupcake because it was so unique. There was a generous amount of peach compote in the center of the cupcake, as well as on top. The compote had great flavor. Both cupcakes were fairly dense but moist. In addition to the baked goods and breads, Pine Street Bakery has Breakfast, Lunch, and Coffee menus, as well as specials. They also sell a lot of other products and fresh flowers. Highly Recommended!!!”

“The Scandinavians know how to do breakfast.”

“Friendly and effecicient servers also very patient. This is my personal prefered location. I have been to dutch bros all the way from The Dalles to Portland. The coffee at this location never disappoints me as it's mixed well, made fast and presented beautifully. Great drinks, great people, great location!”

“Beautiful Family-frienly shop. It is Hood River's Living room.”

“Everything on the menu is Awesome!”

“We were on our way home to LaGrande. Not sure if it was worth a ten mile trip off of 84 for a dinner stop. It is fabulous and now I wish I lived so much closer. Will definitely make the trip again!”

“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. :)”

“I highly recommend Marchesi Vineyards! Their wine was exquisite, great service, amazing views and ambiance. I felt like i was in Italy!”

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

“The perfect coffee shop! The barista is super friendly and helpful! The hand-crafted drinks taste like they are made with care, not just churned out of an assembly line. The breakfast burritos are fresh and delicious. The outdoor seating is lovely, but if you are in a hurry, it's easy to get in and out fast. Prices are very reasonable. Great place!”

“Cute place with great food and great Margaritas!!!”

“roadside burger and chicken sandwich joint with a beautiful view of Mt Adams, Mt Hood and the local airport with hang gliders taking off. everything is freshly handmade and takes about 20 minutes but totally worth the wait.”

“Some of the best authentic Mexican food in the area. I’ve always had great service coming here and my food always comes out pretty fast! I come here regularly and definitely recommend giving it a try if this is something that you’re looking for!”

“yes, yes, yes !!! We were road trippin' in hopes of finding great food and good people! Pelinti fits the bill!!! They made an amazing gluten meal for the hubby and Italian club for me. If I ever find my way there again, it's a must stop!”

“Great staff. Amazing fresh food.”

“excelente 👍 muy rico todo”

“I have been coming to the taphouse for years. The owners have done a fantastic job with the space they have created! The beer is always consistant along with the service! Next time you are in Hood River I highly recommend you check them out!”

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

“deliciious turkey,amazing coffee”

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

“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.”

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

“Definitely stop in for a coffee! This is on my way to work and has become a regular stop for me as the conversations, food, and coffee are next to none. Plus it’s locally owned what is better…”

“Always a favorite while living in Hood River. Still a favorite when we go back to visit.”

“Paula is very professional and made us a beautiful wedding cake. The cake was absolutely delicious and all of the guests were raving about how it was the best cake they had ever had.”

“I had a great experience here. It's a nice place and just a bit on the quirky side.”

“So wonderful to find a shop that knows how to make a great matcha!! They had tasty vegan options for food as well and everyone was super friendly. Had to go every morning of my stay in Hood River!”

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

“Wow!! Surprised by the awesomeness of this taco truck. Fresh. Great flavor. Great locale. Great price point. Definitely will be back.
I’m a local to the area, and this will be the go to for street tacos! Tried pollo, chorizo, carnitas, al pastor, and asada! Flavor was absolutely fantastic.

Location is on a bend in the road. Be prepared to turn.”

“Great little spot that most would drive right by. The one staff person was amazing. We had a big party of 8 and she handled everything from seating us, to drinks to cooking the food, and serving some of the best food we have had on our trip. An overall A+ experience with something for everyone from burgers and fries to fajitas and other authentic Hispanic dishes.”

“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.”

“So much fun great people 💕💕💕”

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

“BEST SUBS IN THE WORLD 🌍 super 😋”

“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).”

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

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

“Good food with a wholesome family vibe.

Seems like a family run establishment. Teenager taking orders and mom and dad and grandma making food in the kitchen. The occasional younger kid running in.

The food is good. Their sopes and burritos are delicious and filling. Prices are reasonable. Service is prompt and friendly. I can see myself being a regular customer”

“This has been the best Mexican food restaurant in Hood River since I have been here and I am a 30 year local. I bet many locals would tell you the same. Just your lil colorful Mexican corner restaurant with the bomb meals!”

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

“Awesome owners! Awesome environment, love this place and all the choices of cider and beer!”

“Why pay $20 for a burrito up the road when you can pay $18 for a burrito and a horchata here and sit outside in the cool shade of their café garden eating (excellent) complimentary tortilla chips as you wait on your order.”

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

“I actually haven't a clue if they have good food. But this was the first bar I ever went to in Hood River (not going to EVEN say how long ago).
For a while I was having an affair with Hood River. I would escape there as often as I could (we eventually broke it off), and to this day it's still the first place I go!”

“It is what it is.. and it's good at it's job..
But Mrs Kendell makes this place all the better and worth the trip..
Nothing like a red hot firecracker to keep shit from blowing up..
Ill be back sooner than later.. !!
Cheers..
Mike..”

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

“Usually no complaints about this location. However last 3 times I’ve ordered via app, I’ve waited more than 10 min for simple items. Yesterday I finally said something because I saw the drive thru moving along. I personally waited 14 min for an iced tea. Rest of my order was getting cold. And I was not the only one. Just 5 other customers inside. Employee said they were short staffed even though I saw 2 who were stocking and leisurely chatting w each other. Employee said there “was nothing” they could do. There is. If you’re SO understaffed, turn off app ordering. I’ll see the long drive up line and make an informed decision that you’re backed up. But allowing app order, you force me to wait when I don’t have 14 min to spare. No one in the drive up waited as long as those of us inside. Do better.”

“I do like the desserts but I ordered a chicken strip basket tonight and it came with honey mustard and no gravy. We called DQ Hood River to inquire why there was no gravy included with our two 6 piece chicken strip baskets. The female who answered didn’t identify herself but said gravy is optional effective recently. If gravy was optional why was honey mustard dipping sauce stuck in my meal and BBQ in other one? If this change to chicken strip baskets just started, why weren’t we notified of this change when we ordered the two chicken strip baskets in drive thru. Our meal came to $35.60 which seems very expensive to just stick in 1 dipping sauce for 6 pieces of chicken and no ketchup for fries. Also, the toast in out meals was dry; no butter. I am just getting over being sick, and chose DQ since it sounded good. I am very disappointed and didn’t eat it.”