Looking for a place along the Columbia with the atmosphere and provenance to match the incredible history of the area? Baldwin Saloon was already here 150 years ago. It's cast iron facade and brick kept it from burning down... and its captivating story saved it from getting torn down. The food options vary with the kitchen staffing. There is a classic bar with a pool table, booth seating, and a patio. Music might be coming. The pizza is good and the cocktails superb... sipping a "Lost in Mexico" while checking out the dozens of almost as old western oils covering the walls is something special. Baldwin's is a direct link to the past depicted in those paintings. The atmosphere here is original. read more

Baldwin Saloon - Iron facade, custom design, cast in San Francisco - American Near Me - The Dalles, Oregon

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My husband and I LOVED the food here! The poppy seed salad dressing was delicious, his Chicken Parmesan was excellent, and my Seafood Fettucine was superb with lots of mussels, jumbo shrimp, and fish in an exceptionally good sauce. Even the after-dinner Coffee Baldwin (with bailey's and Irish whiskey) was particularly fine. Though they were very busy, we were seated quickly and the servers were surprisingly attentive and helpful. If we lived anywhere nearby we'd certainly go again. (Sadly, we do not.) read more

Great service And prices. The place has fantastic pizza by the slice. Style of the joint is outstanding

We went there last night. The new owners are very nice! We did not eat food however we did get cocktails and they were great! We are from Seattle and they gave us good quality for a lower than Washington state price! This building is beautiful as are the paintings! What a gem of a bar! read more

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It starts with a lovely room. World class bartender, mixing up craft cocktails. Recently upgraded menu. I loved the food, the booze, the incredible room and our hosts. I cannot recommend this place highly enough. read more

Absolutely amazing! My partner and I are from Seattle and we are foodies. We had the Korean BBQ sandwich and the Cubano sandwich and holy moly!! It is was amazing! Service was quick and very nice. Wish we lived closer! read more

This Yelp website is bogus. It reflects the business that no longer exists. It is now just a bar with a limited pizza menu. The venue with spectacular art warrants a full service, quality restaurant. read more

The historic building and art collection are beautiful. The night we visited, the menu was very limited - only pizza by the slice (though it looked like another couple had been able to order a whole pie). Pizza was delicious, service was a disaster. We were served before another party who had been waiting for their food since before we got there. We were given our check without being asked if we wanted anything else. We had planned to stay longer but felt felt more unwelcome than we've ever experienced. Unless the person waiting in us was having an exceptionally bad day, they shouldn't be in the service industry. I rarely yelp but want to call this rude, uneven service out. Also? Cash only seems odd and adds additional work for patrons . Raise prices and let folks pay with cards. We went to The Dalles specifically to visit the Baldwin Saloon. Charmed by the town but shocked by the service. 5 + stars ambience 4 stars food 0 stars service read more

The atmosphere is amazing. The building is historic... but it's a cash only business and the bartender is more interested in playing pool than taking care of his patrons. Won't be back. read more

Excellent choice on my part!! I was looking for something other than burgers or pizza (both of which seem to be the main options in The Dalles). Talked to some locals and they suggested the Baldwin Saloon. I didn't even look at the reviews until I sat down. I was dining alone while in town for business. I was promptly seated at a nice two person booth. Excellent service all the way around, I told my waiter I was torn between the Chicken Cordon Blue or the Salmon Rockafeller on the specials menu. He informed me that while they always offer the chicken the Salmon was a limited offering dependent upon the salmon season. That decided me, I do pass through the area from time to time so I could have the chicken another time. I started with a pork green curry soup it had a mild curry flavor and was quite good, I didn't finish it in order to save room for my meal. As any good waiter he inquired making sure I enjoyed the soup if not he was ready to switch it out. My meal came and it was delicious. I was surprised how large the salmon portion was. My only complaint was that I wished there was a bit more of the Alfredo sauce on the salmon it was so good and I dipped my broccoli in it. The dish was rich but not overly so. I was checked on throughout the meal but not annoyingly so and my iced tea was consistently refilled without having to make a request. Great service great food, I'll definitely be back. read more

Baldwin Saloon - Green curry pork soup - American Near Me - The Dalles, Oregon

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First time here and had the best time! We sat at the bar and had the greatest bartender, Garrison! He was so attentive and friendly. Talked to us about history regarding the town and the saloon. Great drinks! We had the best time! We will come back! read more

Waited and watched a long time waiting for the Baldwin Saloon to reopen following 'covid,' however found the menu wanting - nothing exciting or juicy and of course, prices have gone way up. Haven't gone back. read more

Fresh and delicious! This local spot highlights a nice variety of unique entrees, tasty starters and fun cocktails! read more

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I am writing this review for a visit in April 2020. Staff was friendly, but the service was slow.... Food was okay- but in my opinion was way overpriced (even more expensive than previous ownership had been). If the quality had been at the previous ownership level then it would have been an easier pill to swallow. It was not. If I hear good things I will go back (the building is beautiful and historic). Until then- there are other options in The Dalles. read more

Stopped in for a glass of wine and was dazzled and amazed by the staff and interior. The menu is well rounded and I can not wait to come eat dinner here. The vibe is mysterious and classy. Great date night spot! Will be back! read more

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Visited the Baldwin Saloon for the first time on Friday August 12th 2022 and was excited based on the reviews. Can't say I will go back. Maybe they were having an off day? We arrived about 1:30 pm and only 8 other dinners at the time. The large group of 6 had just left, a couple was leaving so that left approximately 6 other people to serve beyond us with 2 visible staff. We were asked to wait to be seated, not a problem. But then handed a menu and jestered towards a booth near the front door... Ok. We decide on 3 appetizers since we only wanted something light. The Burrata, Stuffed mushrooms and garlic fries. She took our order and brought us each a glass of water and an ice tea for my partner. The food arrives, yeah! Looks great! Oops no silverware or napkins. I look around and staff (both) are at the bar. I walk past the host stand and notice no flatware in the basket so I go up to the bar to ask for the cutlery. Oh no! she forgot. brings utensils. Water is gone. Trying to catch her eye for a refill. No new customers come in. It was like this game if I don't look your way they don't have to respond. The bread for the Burrata (this cheese is the bomb) was so dry and over toasted it just crumbled and could break a tooth. Mushrooms were good, and fries....never received any condiments for dipping and nothing out of the ordinary. Finally catch her eye for water and she again says Oh no she forgot and she really meant to bring more water. Ah and the bread....well that is how it is suppose to be, that dry according to the waitstaff. I ask for a substitute. After a pause to think about it she comes up with a piece of garlic bread. Literally 13 min later (in dinning time that is long for a slice of bread) She presents me with 1 slice of warm bread that she 'comped' for me otherwise it would have been $4.00 charge. Will I go back for a $40.00 no alcohol lunch? I don't think so. read more

Baldwin Saloon - Burrata, Stuffed Mushrooms, Garlic Fries - American Near Me - The Dalles, Oregon

We visited the Baldwin Saloon in June of 2022. Loved the food and the ambiance. Great old saloon and the service was great. Went back in July of 2023.........sadly it was Closed! I understand it MAY reopen.....will have to see if it does. read more

We were thankful this place was opened until 9:00. We checked their online menu and reviews and got pretty excited. The host was great. Unfortunately, the food left a lot to be desired (it looked gourmet on the menu but I could have gotten the same thing at a diner for 5-7 bucks cheaper). The service was awkward. We felt pressured to get appetizers and desserts. Drinks didn't come quickly, it seemed our server was too busy talking with his coworkers in the back to pay attention to us (except when convenient for him). He mentioned they were under new ownership, maybe that's why the reviews in the past were good, but our experience didn't match? Also, if you are concerned about COVID-19, about 80% of the staff were wearing the masks under their nose or their chin. read more

We were staying near Mt. Hood and took a drive over to The Dalles one day. It was so strange to go from constant rainy weather on one side of Mt. Hood to the other where it's practically dry year-round! Anyway, after checking out Yelp, it didn't look like there were a whole lot of options in the quaint little town of The Dalles for non-chain restaurants that sounded appealing. The Baldwin Saloon did, though, and it was an excellent choice. It's in an historic building with wooden floors, high ceilings, tall booths, and lots of windows. For lunch, I tried the Bleu Bird sandwich (sliced turkey breast and melted tillamook cheddar cheese on grilled bleu cheese bread). Yum! I then had multiple side item options (which I love). One of them was a Caesar salad; it was HUGE. We definitely got our money's worth, and loved our meals. The atmosphere was fantastic, too, and our server was super-friendly, speedy, and efficient. There wasn't a heck of a lot to see in The Dalles for tourists, but Baldwin Saloon made for a nice pitstop. It felt like a warm, friendly diner. read more

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I'm not sure what to say about this place. The interior is a little antique (on purpose) and it gives you a old time saloon feel with nude women paintings. (That's one down) There was an old lady playing piano upstairs. That's lovely and warm. Foods were not particularly delicious. Heavy on sauce and salt. Not finely crafted. Not sure why so many reviewers insisted that their entrees are good. In general, the staff do not feel very comfortable with serving Asians. They just gave me the impression that they are uncomfortable, aloof and not warm. read more

Were recommended this establishment by our Airbnb local referrals list and so glad we took advantage! What a beautiful place! It was a mixture of beautiful refinish and nostalgia. If you're an art lover, you will absolutely love it. Service was top-notch and food/libation selections were aplenty and you had your choice to dining inside or out. If you're looking for a local venue with flavor this is a must! Will be back. A definite two thumbs up! read more

This place is a joke. Overpriced, long waits and very little food for your money. And what food you do get is not good quality. $18 dollars for a shrimp melt with hardly any shrimp on it and $28 for the special shrimp kabobs that were unedible.....had to send them back and fortunately she took them off of our bill. The hostess, Brook, however, was incredibly accommodating and helpful. read more

The atmosphere in the historic building in the Dalles is cozy and charming, and the food is great. They were a bit short staffed, which is understandable these days, but the manager made an extra effort to please. read more

Me and my friend came in for dinner during our stay in The Dalles. This was about the only decent restaurant with good reviews near the place we were staying at. They have a massive selection of food on their menu and the population of this town is very small, so the quality of freshness is questionable. We ordered a few things to try. We got their pasta dish of the day which was their fettuccine alfredo and it was really good. They make their pasta in-house and you can definitely taste the freshness of their noodles. We also ordered the seafood bouillabaisse which was extremely salty and the mussels were a bit gritty. The last plate we ordered was the filet mignon w/ green peppercorn sauce and they totally messed that steak up. We asked for medium rare and when we got the steak it was fully cooked, not even a spot of pink left. read more

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I wish there were just a few more stars to give Baldwin Saloon but since that isn't a option here's my review... I pass through The Dalles on a pretty regular basis (nearly once a month) but only the last few months had I actually decided to "layover" in this little historic town. After my dinner tonight, I'm SO glad I did!! We showed up to BS nestled into the heart of quaint downtown. The historic building is something near and dear to my tastes. Vaulted high ceilings. Crown molding everywhere I look. Dark wood wall to wall. The saloon bar boasted a large ornate, rich wood with stained glass and a beautiful antique, in working order cash register. I order a cocktail and we receive our mini-gobbleted ice water. I got the raspberry truffle which was a dessert drink, because I'm sweet like that. It was delicious and I savored every drop. Our server, Harley, was amazingly attentive and knew a lot of the history of the decor and building he so graciously shared with us. Our booth was cozy and private. Just the right amount of space and light. Perfect view of the bar. I got my side salad and fresh bread. I order the prime rib which came perfectly cooked. With broccoli, couscous (which was actually one of my favorite parts of the meal...and that says a lot, because the rest was fantastic) horseradish cream, au jus, and a small slice of pineapple. Bae ordered the chicken strip salad...which he said was flawless. After finishing very generous meals we ordered dessert to go. Everything from the esthetics of this beautiful restaurant, the vibrant history behind the huge oil paintings canvassing the walls, the stellar food, the excellent service...the only thing that I regret about this place is that I don't live closer and didn't wear bigger pants...both my bad!!!...hahahah I think Sir Harley needs a raise and that I will return ASAP. Thank you soooo much Baldwin Saloon!!! read more

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I'd only eaten in The Dalles once before, and this was the place Dalles native Sam chose to meet me. Saloon's the right word. Wait staff in red vests, has that old timey feel, and gave excellent service. Place full of antiques and walls full of paintings of nearby mountains and scenes. Very good service. While i thought the house made bun was a bit too fluffy, the burger was quality meat and cooked medium rare as requested. French fries didn't taste as dark as they looked. Good portions and prices. They have quite a large menu, much moreso than you're average saloon. read more

Baldwin Saloon is well-reviewed and I have little offer beyond what others have said. It's a busy place. We stopped in on the way to Portland around noonish on a weekday to find it nearly filled. A small line gathered shortly after we were seated. The booths to the right of the door seem to be preferred but we settled for one in the far left corner, over by the old bar and the paintings of nude women. Food: - Reuben: fairly tasty with a big portion. I found the bread to be a little boring. - Cole slaw side: I like cole slaw and found Baldwin's traditional mayo-based version quite good, if that's what you like. - Fish tacos: Solid. Recommended. - Pepsi instead of Coke. Boo. Service was fine - efficient and friendly. We were traveling and weren't looking for a long, lazy lunch so getting the check promptly was appreciated. Not cheap. read more

We stopped in for a late lunch and enjoyed their happy hour. We shared the garlic fries (shoe) and the pork mac and cheese. They were both delicious! Add extra jalapeño to your mac, it's worth the heat! My husband had an IPA and I got a Bee Kind "mocktail". They were wonderfully refreshing on this 110 degree day! read more

Very good food. We tried a few things and although everything wasn't amazing there was a ton of delicious food . The salad dressing used on our side salad was delicious. Fresh made bread and butter pickles are good on the side. The meat used in the burger is top notch delicious . Clam chowder was probably the best I've ever eaten. I liked the stuffed mushrooms, stuffed dates, and calamari, but probably won't order them again. They were solidly good, don't get me wrong, there's just better stuff on the menu. The garlic fries are good but the Parmesan truffle fries are incredible. The bench seats are hard to get in and out of and hurt to sit in. Service was great too! When I'm in town this is the place for sure! read more

I was in town on a whim for an overnight getaway and had a hankering for filet mignon, so I headed over here. I called ahead to check availability and the person on the phone was sweet and polite. Upon walking in, I was greeted and asked if I was the one after the steak. Indeed I was! The restaurant smelled AMAZING. I was promptly seated on the enchanting patio. The music was quiet French bistro jazz. My waiter, Zack, was sweet, efficient and SUPER on top of their game. Just the best. Also sang another table the sweetest and funniest happy anniversary song I've ever heard. Zack you are an absolute star.. The filet was delicious and perfectly prepared and the milk bun served before it may have finally convinced me that I like bread. The service was attentive without being intrusive and I had a fantastic meal. I will definitely be back next time I'm in the Dalles. read more

Baldwin Saloon - Adorable decor. - American Near Me - The Dalles, Oregon

The Dalles isn't famous for food so you have to lower your bar when coming to town. My observations were that it is understaffed and overpriced for mediocre food that definitely won't go over well with kids and teens. I'd stick with burgers if you come here or go get sandwiches from a famous chain. Not recommended read more

One of my best meals and experiences ever! I went with a burger, cooked to perfection. The housemade ranch dressing wa fantastic. Our server (Fernando) was very knowledgeable and exceptional. For dessert I had the creme brulee it had the perfect crunch and tasted absolutely amazing. Not only do I recommend this establishment, I will stop here whenever I travel through. Atmosphere is very inviting. You can feel the history as you sit here. A wide menu variety to include Vegan ( if you're into that). I want to come back for the night scene. I think it would also be incredible!!! read more

Baldwin Saloon - Creme Brulee - American Near Me - The Dalles, Oregon

Great home made food. The rolls were freshly baked. The salad was made with fresh, local produce. The steak was made from local beef. It was cooked to perfection. The atmosphere was exceptional. Good service, good food and great art work to admire while waiting. I would have liked to try more menu items, but maybe next time we are in town we will. My only concern is by the time we return to the Dallas they will have been "discovered ". Oh well. They deserve the praise. read more

It was fine, not as good as the last time we came. The salad was very small and overpriced. The salad dressing was way too thick for a vinigarette. The server was nice and the homemade bread was delicious. read more

This is the best place I've found to stop for lunch on a roadtrip out I-84. The atmosphere is comfortable, with lots of booths. The service is friendly and attentive. I enjoyed a massive seafood Louie salad and my partner said the clam chowder was excellent. Some of the bottled drinks are large, so ask about the size if you're driving. read more

Having this only been the second time "dining in" since the beginning of the pandemic, my expectations were set pretty high. Executive Chef Joe Kosarek and the incredible staff of the "new" Historic Baldwin Saloon did not disappoint. The menu has been paired way-way back, since the previous ownership, but the dishes are incredibly thoughtful and are executed beautifully. Some of the Baldwin "signature" dishes remained on the menu so as to not disappoint long time patrons of the establishment. We opted for something new and since Chef Joe gets his inspiration from New Orleans...when in Rome. Vermouth Mussels and the Creole Seafood Dip as an appetizer were prepared perfectly. The dip was rich and creamy and the mussels were delicate and savory. We chose to go Creole again with Duck Confit and Bouillabaisse. The Duck Confit was on point! "Falling off the bone" tender with a crispy skin and the honey demi glace was stunning. The Bouillabaisse was epic. The acidity of the broth was kept in check as it bathed the light flakey cod and its assorted accoutrement. All of the dishes were beautifully plated and delivered with confidence. We wrapped it up with a "Dirty Martini" and the Baldwin Saloons signature "Lemon Drop" on the deck outside. Thanks again to the Martin family and their incredible staff for making our 20th anniversary night out unforgettable. Next time....dessert!! read more

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I love Baldwin Saloon! I travel to The Dalles often for work and always stop here. Their staff is fantastic and their food is delicious. I highly recommend! read more

Was super good and a fun little place My only complaint is that the bread was super thick so ... trying to watch my bread intake I had to set some aside but outside that it was perfect. read more

Love love love the ambience of this place!!! Service was excellent, food was good. Would come back when we are in the area again. Thanks!! read more

Baldwin Saloon - Fresh Green Beans and Potatoes Julienne - American Near Me - The Dalles, Oregon

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I am pretty new to The Dalles and have been told that this is THE place to go eat. I have been twice and...... I don't get it. Both times have been very disappointing. The food has not been good. Not even close in my opinion. On both occasions we ordered the calamari. The first time I just didn't like it, the most recent time it was inedible. The garlic was so overpowering that one bite was all I could handle. My boyfriend refuses to waste food and will eat just about anything..... and he even couldn't handle it. We didn't send it back, but we certainly should have. I had the Bleu Bird sandwich. It was okay once I scrapped off about 3 tablespoons of mayo. My boyfriend had the seafood linguine. The seafood tasted old. Not like it had gone bad..... just not at all fresh. They do not skimp on the seafood though. There was A LOT of it in the pasta. However, I would rather have less fresher seafood than lots of low quality (maybe prior frozen?) seafood. It just wasn't good. Maybe I have just had bad luck and I'm just missing the mark because people really seem to like this place. We had to wait about 15 minutes to get a table on Friday night. The place was packed! I'll try it again, because my options in TD are pretty limited and I feel like by my third visit..... something should go right, right?? It is only fair to note that the service has always been great. No complaints in that department. That's a job well done. read more

Baldwin Saloon - There is an actual person playing piano in this saloon! - American Near Me - The Dalles, Oregon