24 Best American Restaurants in Hood River

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

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

“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!“

“Amazing vegan food!! Visiting Hood River. Love this place!“

“Excellent service and great food!“

“I don’t want this review to be taken lightly. My wife, her parents and myself dined here in May. I may not speak for them, but I will shout it from the rooftops- This restaurant is something truly special. The combination of Nathan and Chef Sarah’s talents are truly remarkable. I will not dare tote my expertise here, because Sarah is light years ahead of anyone in a hundred mile (plus??) radius when it comes to a culinary education, but each item wether it is a-la-cart or prefix is so filling and the flavors intelligently thought out. Down to the temperature they reach at the arrival of the table. Fresh baked bread, bouillabaisse, oostera caviar, and wagyu steaks? Don’t second guess the notches in your belt, get the caviar. Chef Sarah’s multitude of talents truly shine brightest in the pastry department. I have full confidence in saying every dessert that will ever be consumed here will be taken bite by bite with gratitude, fond memories with your loved ones and flavor-induced euphoria. Nathan is also a mastermind behind the operation, and has a wealth of knowledge about the area and more importantly, local and foreign wines. I can’t wait to see how he and Sarah continue to grow this business in the years to come. To top it off, the signed card from the owners with a list of each guests ordered items, thoughtfully thanking their guests? Super class act.

If I had anything, ANYTHING at all to say…Hood River is full of so much beautiful multi-cultural art, and niche charm. I would love to see Chef Sarah and Nathan’s take on incorporating more art inside the restaurant. The tall ceiling and barren white walls are just a touch intimidating for new guests. (I recommend checking out Bellingham local Chef James Zamory’s collection). Just a thought.

With that, dear reader, you have every reason to pack those dress shoes you haven’t worn since your brother’s wedding and she has every reason to break out that gorgeous dress she’s been dying to wear out on the town- make a stop here and have a glorious memory to hold near and dear to your heart for years to come.

Thank you, see you soon.“

“This place is just top notch all-around. Crazy good brews, super high quality ingredients for all of their food-- some of these dishes are next level. Every time wifey and I visit HR we swing through. Then we talk about how we can't wait to come back when we're back home in Dallas. The real deal here. Nice work, Pfriem team. Curated this place like a boss. See you again soon!“

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

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

“We love this place, we have been staying here for over 20yrs. Just recently stayed there in December but unfortunately there was a ice storm. We still enjoyed our stay and the staff as always was AWESOME. We are heading down this weekend for our 37yr anniversary so looking forward to it.“

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

“Made special trip down to get some good eats while they’re in town. The Mac n cheese with Pulled Pork and Brisket over coleslaw is our favorite!“

“Super cool spot. Outstanding food. The burgers are some of the best in the entire gorge.“

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

“Been coming here for years during commutes through the Gorge and it has been consistently awesome. The New Yorker and Cascade Lox bagels are fresh and the bagels are the perfect size. They’re soft with a crispy exterior and you can actually eat it without it falling apart. Favorite bagel spot ever.“

“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!“

“Great staff. Amazing fresh food.“

“One of those delightful finds! Old School, cold beer, Kelly was an incredible bartender - lots of locals, good music on the juke. I had to work - high speed internet - quiet table - Kelly even turned on the lights for me lol. I look forward to coming back and shooting some pool!“

“We were there on a recent bus trip. Food was so flavorful, and scene was gorgeous. Wish we could have stayed longer.“

“What a great little dive bar/cafe in the middle of downtown Hood River. This is an old establishment so it looks a little rough. We had their specialty fish and chips which was very tasty, or was I really hungry after of day of hiking and sightseeing around Mt Hood? Washed it down with a Rainier beer (Walt Longmire's favorite)! Bartender/waitress was very attentive to our needs. All in all, it was a good experience.“

“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!“

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

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

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