22 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!“

“A great tasting menu experience with exceptional food quality and service. Hood River has been in need of a true fine dining experience and Votum delivers. My partner and I share a birthday and celebrated at Votum. I loved that they have tasting menu reservations as late as 9 pm.

We had to tasting menu with wine pairing and added the caviar. Every dish was excellent, and the wine well-paired. The caviar was some of the best I’ve had. The sable fish and beef tongue/ravioli were standouts, and we loved the multiple dessert courses. Even dishes I don’t traditionally love (steelhead, lamb) were so high-quality and executed so well that I enjoyed every bite.

Nathan provided excellent and perfectly attentive service the likes of which I haven’t had in recent memory. He’s clearly a fine dining pro with deep experience who balances storytelling and service without being intrusive.

Small points of feedback… I understand the aesthetic they are going for, but something feels a bit missing in their current layout and decor. It’s a beautiful building, and they’re going for a minimalist aesthetic, But I would love to see them solicit some design help to bring the atmosphere on par with the food and service in the long-term. It feels a bit more like a big hotel conference room than an intimate dining experience. These things are expensive, and as small business owners I think they focused first on what matters most.

I would recommend they invest in getting their fruit fly situation under control. Totally understand that it is common struggle at this time of year, but other fine dining establishment seem to be able to sort it.

Do prepare for the price tag, as it is substantial, but for us having these types of experiences is worth it. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to my foodie friends and anyone who truly appreciates fine food and service. We had a great time and will be back“

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

“Divots Restaurant at Indian Creek is exceptional. The Szechuan salad with salmon was incredible, featuring perfectly crisp greens topped with tender, flavorful salmon that had just the right amount of spice, making me want to return for more. The onion rings were crispy and golden, exactly what I was craving.

The staff is truly wonderful. I can’t remember the name of our waiter (he was a tall guy with curly dark hair), but his recommendations and attentive service made our visit even more enjoyable. The patio offers stunning views of the Columbia Gorge and Mt. Hood, providing a beautiful backdrop for every bite.

Even if you don’t golf, I highly recommend stopping by for a fantastic meal, amazing service, and breathtaking scenery. You won’t regret it!“

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

“We are in hood river 3 nights have been following recommendations by tourist guide. This restaurant is the best by far. Food taste, price, draft beer. We order sear salmon cooked perfectly, chicken mochiko is really unique soft tender n crispy, and tasty. Crispy cabbage is ok. Overall my husband said we should come hete two nights in a row. Restaurant is water front, nice view. Highly recommend to book or come early or prepare to have a walk on waterfront which we do and cant complian.“

“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 staff. Amazing fresh food.“

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

“Freshies is a banger! Def recommend the salmon bagel. Similar to how I’d recommend the film, ‘O brother, where art thou?’

I miss when the cohen brothers made movies together. Similar to how I’ll miss freshies bc I live a few hours drive away.

Similar to george Clooneys character, Ulysses Everett McGill, I too might need to go on an odyssey adjacent adventure to reclaim family, self and bagels.

Tomatoes were super fresh as well which was nice.“

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

“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!“

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

“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!“

“We stopped for lunch on our way back from hood river and were delighted with the service and flavor of the food. My wife got the bbq nachos and I got the Mac and cheese plate with brisket & pulled pork. We are definitely returning for more.“

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

“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.“

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

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