We’ve hand-picked some of our favorite restaurants that consistently provide exceptional food, good service, and a fun atmosphere. We hope these suggestions help; there’s something here for every palate.
Carson
Eric’s Place: right up the street from us, you will find a real character of a place that serves unique pizza you won’t find anywhere else. Sandwiches, burgers and salads are also on the menu. Great to take out and eat on the deck of your cabin.
Stevenson (5 minute drive)
Joe’s El Rio: inspired by the cuisine of Texas, New Mexico, and Northern Mexico. Rich sauces, house-smoked meats, everything made from scratch. They also have a full bar and their margaritas are a must!
Bingen (20 minute drive)
The Solstice Wood Fire Café: Gourmet pizza cooked in a wood fire – need we say more? The rest of their menu is wonderful also, and local, seasonal ingredients are used.
Hood River (20 minute drive)
Nora’s Fish Table: celebrate the bounty of Oregon’s farms, fields and fisheries
North Oak Brasserie: offers authentic Italian cuisine and an extensive wine list
Cornerstone Cuisine: try their unique tasting experiences as well as traditional seasonal favorites.
Micro Breweries
The Columbia River Gorge is known for its wines, but why stop there? There are many excellent micro breweries right at our doorstep to sample as well!
Stevenson (5 minute drive)
Walking Man Brewery – a fine list of beers for just about any palate with pizza, salads, and appetizers to boot. On the receiving end of dozens of international awards, this small brew-pub is a local favorite.
White Salmon – 20 minute drive from us
Everybody’s Brewing: an urban chic pub with a large menu and stellar views facing Mt. Hood
Hood River (20 minute drive)
Full Sail Tasting Room & Pub: English-style pub featuring handcrafted ales and a pub menu with items such as nachos and beer sausage
Double Mountain Brewery and Taproom: a variety of darks to lights, as well as many seasonal beers, such as the Devil’s Kriek (a Belgian-style ale with cherries)
Horse Feathers Brew Pub: excellent brews, extensive menu, and fantabulous views of the Gorge
Wineries
There is certainly no shortage of vineyards in the Columbia River Gorge. With 27 within 40 miles of each other you’re destined to find a wine you absolutely love. And, we’ve even arranged a guilt-free wine tour with our local tour guide, Martin, from Martin’s Gorge Tours (www.martinsgorgetours.com). Martin will pick you up and return you to your cabin after a 4+ tasting tour, allowing you to fully enjoy your tasting experience.
However, if you prefer to do your own driving tour, we’ve included the Must-See-Vineyards and a wine tour route.
Our Favorite Vineyards
Maryhill: 2009 Washington Winery of the Year! Great wine. Great views. Great music.
Goldendale, WA
Marshal’s: the tasting room is always a memorable event with many wines and ports to chose from.
Lyle, WA
Mt. Hood: a gorgeous new tasting room and award-winning wines, including Estate Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Noir Saignee; Riesling, Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, and a port-styled Pinot Noir.
Hood River, OR
Illusion: the winery in the hills above the Columbia Gorge offers sweeping views of nearby canyons and distant mountains.
Lyle, WA
Pheasant Valley: Hood River’s first and only Estate Organic Winery. Sample a variety of 15 different wines.
Hood River, OR
Wind River Cellars: the oldest winery in the Columbia Gorge Wine Grower’s Association. Try one of their dozen award-winning wines.
Hood River, OR
Waving Tree Vineyards & Winery
Goldendale, WA
Cathedral Ridge Winery: Wine Press Northwest’s 2007 Oregon Winery of the Year. Wine tasting daily.
Hood River, OR
Marchesi Vineyards: boutique winery specializing in Italian varietals; very personable and friendly hosts.
Hood River, OR
Naked Winery: the world’s sexiest winery produces vintage Oregon and Washington wines with exotic brands and provocative back labels that are just a bit risqué.
Hood River, OR
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