My husband is from castle rock, but I'm not so everytime we're in town we stop. They have a great…read moreselection of cider on tap and the menu is expansive. The halibut fish and chips are good, the burgers are great, and the sandwiches too. You can't go wrong with what you order it's all good. The staff is always friendly and accommodating.

We had absolutely wonderful experience at The Oasis Bar and highly recommend it to anyone! We…read morespent the better part of a Friday afternoon down at the Cowlitz River - sitting on the beach and walking through the water. We had planned to hit a local pizza joint before coming home as we traditionally have pizza on Friday nights. Planning ahead, I found The Oasis and looking at reviews and pics, decided to try it. Boy ... are certainly glad we did! Looking at it from the outside, it looks more like a regular bar than a family-friendly bar/grill/restaurant. However, there is a sign that says children are welcome. We've got two boys under the age of six and our waitress was wonderful with them. She was friendly to us all, made sure we all had what we needed throughout the night, and was understanding of the "immediate" needs of the kids. Ha! The food was amazing! The pizza was straight out a real Midwestern style of pizza --- with the toppings underneath the cheese! Living most of our lives in IL and MN, we know what's what. The crust was crimped and just perfect - crispy on the outer edges and chewy on the inside. It was also crisp enough on the bottom that the pieces didn't sag or fall apart with picking it up. We ordered two pizzas, one sausage and one just cheese. They both were great. The sausage tasted amazingly fresh and I wondered if they got it from a local butcher, it was so tender and flavorful. With the cheese being spread out all over the top of the pizza (remember, on top of the toppings), it was deliciously golden brown and not overly greasy. We also ordered a side of Mini Corn Dogs for the boys and they both liked them. Which, for those of you with kids, if both give it a thumbs up then you're in business. =) As for tasty beverages, they've got a selection of about 20 or so beers to choose from. We had the Scottish Red Ale and the African Amber. Oh my! They were soooo good. If I didn't have to drive 30 minutes home, I would've definitely gotten a third! We saw on their menu that they offer "take and bake" pizzas as well. After getting just a few slices through our meal, we flagged the waitress down and ordered two pizzas to go. We threw them in the freezer when we got home and have had both since then. They last just fine in the two weeks since we got them (baked at 425 degrees from frozen for about 20-ish minutes). All in all, we had a perfect time at The Oasis Bar. They are, hands-down, the BEST pizza we've had while living in Lewis and Thurston Counties! It's about a 35 minutes drive from home ... but well worth it. We will absolutely be back!

We went in Sunday night with my brother & sis-in-law for dinner. It's an old place, rustic but…read moreinteresting. I ordered a patty melt that was delicious and the other 3 peeps had the Sunday special,cheeseburger with fries. They said they were good, a little salty, but enjoyed them. I had a dirty martini w/ gin,simply perfect I thought and they had a beer and soft drinks. The bartender/ waitress was very nice,friendly & quick with our drink orders. The menu was full of sandwiches, burgers and salads. Along with lots of appetizers it was hard to decide what to have! Overall we were happy and will definitely be back for more!

Worst experience and food I've ever had. Dogs in there everywhere and you get your food and you get…read morehair in your food. Gross. Dirty. Owner was so unprofessional.

An absolute amazing meal and experience here at The Oasis! Had the family here with both kids and…read morewere very happy with the service and accommodation of having g two boys under the age of six. We had a big craving for pizza all day long and were in the Castle Rock area, and found The Oasis ... and boy are we glad we did. We ordered two 14" inch pizzas - one sausage and one just cheese. They were delicious! They were straight out the Midwest style of pizza - crispy, crimped crust ... ingredients under the cheese ... and the cheese itself golden browned. Perfect! We loved it and the boys loved it. The Oasis for the Win! We also ordered a side of Mini Corn Dogs and they were good too. Nice flavor of dog with tasty breading. They've got about 20+ beers on tap, so the adults stayed happy. :-) We had the African Amber and the Scottish Red. They were both great. We live in Centralia, and will totally make the drive to Castle Rock again for the pizza here at The Oasis. It is completely worth it.

We stopped in on our way to Oregon for a quick bite! It was busy so it didn't end up being very…read morequick but not a long wait at all if you're not in a rush. Nice and chill spot with a huge menu. Kid friendly in the restaurant area! We ordered the crispy onion chicken sandwich, chicken bacon ranch wrap, the pulled pork sandwich, and mandarin ginger chicken rice bowl. The chicken sandwich had a little bit of buffalo sauce and we agreed it was super good! 4.8/5! The chicken bacon ranch wrap was pretty good, not the best I've ever had but still a solid wrap! Lots of food and was able to take half of it home. 3.5/5. The pulled pork was pretty solid, 4/5. The least favorite was the rice bowl, not bad but also wasn't all that great, 2.5/5. We tried the huckleberry and raspberry lemonades. Both were decent but nothing to write home about. If I had to guess I would say it was Minute Maid lemonade with bar syrups. 3.5/5 Overall, definitely a sold spot for classic bar food! The people were nice and there was a decent amount of seating with lots of tables for more than 4 people. The menu was huge so I would be interested in stopping by again to try something else out!

Okay, so my husband and I are old - BUT - we're not going to act old because we visit fabulous…read moreplaces like this! We were greeted by the Steviest of Steves - who is a font of brewmaster information! We learned of this brewery while attending the Squirrel Festival (which featured a beer garden.) We made it to the actual brick and mortar - today - and could kick ourselves for not visiting a few years ago! Great beer, great service & ambiance. The environment is awesome! If you like beer (really GOOD) beer, do NOT pass this spot up! Enjoy cool murals? There is one here - but look *closely. Friendly patrons too. Kudos to Explorer Brewing! You're a gem, truly of what this community needs more of!

What a great brewery! Great atmosphere, taproom, and tender. Love the selection of swag and got…read morestickers! Best small town brewery around. Will be back!

We had Brussel sprouts, bruschetta and the fig pizza and everything was AMAZING. All the flavor…read morecombinations were spot on and everything cooked perfectly. The cocktails were well crafted and the service was great. Loved the low lighting inside also. We were really impressed, definitely will be coming back.

Tried J Squared for the first time and I was pleasantly surprised. Definitely worth a visit. The…read moreatmosphere is warm cozy casual. The staff were very attentive and friendly. Food came out fast, hot and fresh. Lots of options for drinks. There was a list of about 15 beers on tap, fun cocktails, nice wine list and a full bar. Space is limited, and you may have to share the long table with others, but it still feels comfortable. Looking forward to visiting again.

If you're into dive bars then you'll love this place. So Winlock is not that big, and this bar is…read moregreat, the food is very good & the service is great. They have pull tabs, draft beer bottles & cans. The only thing is that the bar can get very busy, & they only have one person who tends bar, cooks the food & sells the pull tabs. That said with one person working doing everything the service could be slow depending upon if you want to order food & the bartender is busy with cooking or tending bar you'll have to wait, but Joyce is awesome & there is another bartender who is great as well. They try their best to do everything that needs to be done. I went yesterday (Friday) they had a band singing country music & different types of music it was a nice surprise. There's ample parking, and it's a reasonably safe place to walk around or park your car. When I'm in the area next time I visit I'd definitely come back & belly up to the bar.

Sunday was my first time at Franks. I was about to walk in the door when I noticed two men trying…read moreto help a woman into a car. I thought the woman was older and that she might have fallen or gotten hurt so I hustled over to go help. Once I'd gotten ahold of her I realized this woman was much younger than I had thought and that she is blasted. Absolutely blitzed! It's only then that I realized that her pants are dripping and that there's a little yellow pool in the gutter. She finally slumps into the seat and I discover a little souvenir. A wet spot on my right knee. Thanks a lot darling. Your lack of self control means that I'm flying back to LA with your dried pee on my clothes. And Frank's a special thanks to you for continuing to serve this woman until she was literally piss drunk.

Definitely recommend the food here! Tots, totchos, wings, and pizza are all spectacular! Fresh and…read moremade to order, so not super quick but worth it. Great beer selections on tap so grab a beer and some grub. The only real downside is no NA options for beer. Water and root beer, but with so many local craft NA beers around the PNW, one or two on tap would serve so many folks who are recovering, reducing alcohol for health reasons, or out solo who don't want to drink and then drive or ride (motorcycle). Love the outdoor seating in the shade or sun. Definitely a place built for our PNW weather as outdoor seating has some covered areas. Friendly service at this local spot, so go check it out.

My favorite place to have a beer. They always have a great selection of beers. My favorite are…read moreStouts and they always have at least 3-4 Stouts on tap. They rotate their large selection of beers. Use the Digital Pour app to see what's available. Service is always great. Prompt, friendly and willing to chit chat for a few minutes. Great for Dogs and they have a heated patio that is spacious. Inside seating is cozy and they usually have a game on the many TVs they have. Good food. Pizzas are their specialty however they have a lot of other options like wings, tots, nachos. For tavern food l rate their food high. Highly recommend coming here many times.

I haven't eaten here a number of times, but today I came to eat a cheeseburger as part of my…read morecheeseburger reviews project. Talking Cedars really does have a classy set up. Walking in we were greeted with friendliness and seated in an area that we liked. The hostess steered us to a talk that wasn't cold - since that was the one thing I mentioned. I hate being cold. :) I was lucky enough to order their cheeseburger from the happy hour menu. I think it is the same as the one on the regular menu. I had expected just a burger and was pleased to see it came with fries. Our server was prompt, helpful, and nice... the whole team was. The burger was a smash tyupe burger and I found the texture of the meat pleasing and tasty, just a bit of crust as some many people love on a smash burger. The condiments we fresh enough and had good flavor. When I say fresh enough I mean that the lettuce and onions didn't have a crunch to them, but they weren't mushy. Overall one of the better burgers so far. This venue would be good for anything from a family meal to some afterwork laughs or even a romantic dinner. The only reason it didn't get the fifth star is because of the condiments not being nice and crunchy. Solid place to eat and I would recommend.

We always enjoy the staff in the food here talking cedar. It's a part of history by being the…read more first tribally-owned brewery and distillery in America. The drinks are affordable and the meals are never a let down especially the Prime rib!

Saw this place on Yelp, started in 1920. Don't be deceived by the exterior of the building, walk…read moreinside and you see a clean old tavern. Great ambiance inside. Friendly staff and prompt service. Menu has a large selection of food items. We got two side salads, very large portions, sweet chili wings(excellent), and the special, steak, fresh vegetables and rice. All were delicious. We will absolutely return when we come back into the area.

Robin was awesome! Wings and Mexican Egg rolls were great! Thursday- happy hour all day!read more

The ambiance is inviting and creative. Allison was awesome…read moreand knowledgeable helped me to make decisions on what to order. She was easy to talk with and her suggestions were perfect. Their selection of beer is good with a variety of local Washington and Oregon beer and cider. I always prefer beer on tap. I believe they have 18 on tap. The menu was inviting making it difficult to choose. I chose the brisket. The flavors were spot on. I look forward to returning and trying another item in the menu and having a beer on tap.

Updated 2023 Review - Great place to grab a beer and a bite to eat. Often they have music on…read moreFridays or Saturdays. Music isn't loud you can still have a conversation with your party. Food is always good seriously no complaints. Beer has rotating taps and there's always something you can find. Definitely a great place to visit.