I'd give Riverside Restaurant a solid 4.5 stars based on our breakfast visit…read more I ordered the chilaquiles, and they were excellent, flavorful, still pleasantly crunchy where they should be, and just a really strong version of the dish. Definitely the standout of the table for me. Service was friendly and expedient, which I always appreciate in the morning when everyone is trying to get caffeinated and out the door. My companions ordered the protein bowl, which was a hearty mix of grains and grilled vegetables with your choice of tofu or egg. It leaned a little bland flavor-wise, but it did exactly what it needed to do: provided a filling, healthy base for a full day of activity in Hood River. Not every dish was a knockout, but overall it was a very solid breakfast spot with fair pricing at about $18 per dish.

We arrived at about 4:40 pm. Their happy hour runs until 5:00 pm. We asked the server about…read moreordering off the happyhour menu and he said we couldn't. One of the members of our group told him that she was told that we could order until 5:00 pm. Server said OK and left. He didn't come back until after 5:00 and took the happy hour menus and said we couldn't order off of that menu. It was pretty much down hill from there on for me. The food was OK nothing to write home about. I had lemonade for dinner it was $6.00 a glass and if you wanted another glass it was 6.00 again. They also included the tip on your bill and it was 22%. The server did not earn that high of a tip.

We came here for dinner and were seated outside. It was sweltering outside and there was no…read moreumbrellas so it became super uncomfortable very quickly. They only have large picnic tables to sit at so that wasn't real comfortable either. There aren't a lot of choices in Maupin so we continued with our order. They were out of 3 menu items that I asked for, which was really a bummer. I finally settled on something I wasn't super excited about. Once our food came, flies swarmed us. We were sweating from the direct sun, blinded by how bright it was with no shade or respite from the sun, and now we were batting flies off of our food. It made for a pretty disappointing meal. We asked to be moved inside, which they were able to do eventually but it definitely made for a frustrating dining experience. Our drinks were not refilled without being asked and there was a decent delay in getting our food. Our food was decent. The star of the show was the desserts. The berry crumble and blueberry cheesecake was to die for. All told, we would not come back unless we were guaranteed a seat inside or they got umbrellas and some comfortable seating on their outdoor deck.

Hands down the best place in Maupin for anything food, vibes and service. The cute little spot…read moreright on the Deschutes River is a great cozy place to eat, enjoy the sun, and have the best meal. Everytime we stay at the Oasis we go here, it's tradition and mandatory. A day in the sun is well spent after some amazing food here-- the owner and her staff are the best. Eveything is delicious and a must stop when in Maupin. Thank you for the great service and food!

I've stayed here several times over that last 15 years and it keeps getting better. I can't believe…read morethey have such a delicious restaurant now too. Being able to open my door directly to the river is so luxurious, I could care less what kind of toiletries they provide or weave of the carpet. It's hard to add the details of the room into the review because the rooms are fine and well apportioned, but the location and access to the outdoors is some of the best in the state. My two small dogs may have had an even better time than I did. Perfect for an active getaway or a true hunker down like we did this month. Easy walk or bike to downtown and waterfront park. Don't forget your swim gear.

Amazing location! Definitely get a river room if you can. Ours had a patio that opened up to a…read moresimply gorgeous view of the Columbia. Very pet friendly! They gave us a bag of treats for our dog at check in, which she quickly devoured after we got to our room. I loved that they have hotel trolleys by the main entrance of the wing, makes it so easy to unload and load our luggages and things. The room itself is dated and the bathroom is on its last legs IMO, but the outdoor pool, hot tub and sauna more than makes up for it. No free breakfast but they'll give you a $10 voucher per adult for use at the restaurant Riverside.

Came back after our hike and we still love this place. View was beautiful today and food and drinks…read moredelicious. Happy to come back here. Service is friendly and they were busy and everything comes out so fast.

Thunder Island is a great stop. Parking is the biggest challenge you'll have here. The lot is…read moreawkward. Inside the place is HUGE! Tons of seating. We got a table by the window with a nice view of the river. Our server took our order fast and it was about 5 minutes until the food hit the table. My burger was tasty, cooked well and was loaded with fresh toppings. The fries were crisp and hot. The drink options were great, I had a nice pomegranate cider. All the food options were good. Great view, great service, good food!

It was a nice Saturday night and the place was pretty packed. Arrived at 5:50…read more Waiter came right over to take my drink order which came pretty quickly. He came right back but I hadn't had time to read the menu yet. He didn't return until 10 minutes later to take my order Although slow in getting what I ordered the food was great. I'll be back for sure

First time trying this place; I made a reservation for Easter. Nothing on their website suggested a…read morespecial menu, so I assumed normal menu. Arrived for my noon reservation for the very overpriced breakfast buffet and omelet menu as the only thing available. $45 buffet for an adult - I had the last serving of lukewarm eggs and bacon with dry biscuits. The coffee was hot and delicious at least! My in laws and husband had omelettes off the static menu for $25 and reports were "okay." Service was better than the food, and the ambiance was quite nice. Very disappointed. Wish we had left once we saw the menu.

Service, food, ambience it's great! The BEER QUALITY 100 %…read moremy favorite brewery. IPA lover. Please add your chicken and waffle to your daily menu, BEST I ever had!!!!

Start with the positives: the flight was incredibly reasonable. Only $2/taster is great as most…read morebreweries charge more to try 4 or 5 beers. Outside of that, this place was not it. Beer was okay but being brewery of the year in 2018, okay is a failure. Service was off. Apparently to go up to the bar when the bar is half empty without checking in is a cardinal sin at this establishment. The hostess was not pleased that me and someone else who deviated from a process we didn't know existed. Bartender seemed like they didn't want to be there and my presence was an inconvenience. Go check them out as everyone's taste buds are different but I've never been more disappointed in a brewery in quite sometime.

Amazing homemade pasta and the sauces are from scratch. Great flavor! Great wine list too.read more

Amazing food and amazing people. Every time I'm in Hood River I come here. From drinks to desserts…read moreyou will have an amazing experience. The owner makes amazing drinks and makes all his guests feel like they've been best friends for years. If you're anywhere remotely near Hood River, you need to treat yourself to this place.

Great food and service was exceptional. Highly recommend! We…read morewill be back!! Very pleasant view.

2.5 stars if I could. Large group. Sat upstairs and could…read morenot hear anything once a few people began talking. It's fine but just a heads up. Service was good. All staff did a great job. Salad was standard. Nothing over the top. I got steak. Actually not bad-needed salt/seasoning. Potatoes and gravy were great. Veggies. Bland. Cake was ok. Wine was "old" like bottle had been open for a week. Would not return.

Little Zigzag Falls, Welches, Oregon. Sept, 2024…read more What a great little hike! Located in the Mt. Hood National Forest, this is an easy-to-access trail a few paved miles off OR-26. The parking area, with space for maybe 20 or so cars, is at the end of the road. There are trail signs, as well as a porta-potty. You need a Northwest Forest Pass, or NPS pass, to park here but they are not sold on-site. (You can purchase at the Zigzag Ranger District @ 70220 E. Highway 26 in Zigzag). The Forest Service (FS) describes the trail as a "gentle uphill trail located in a narrow canyon next to the Little Zigzag River." The shaded and mostly smooth trail ends at the falls. There are some rocks and roots but overall it's quite smooth. Also, per the Forest Service, it's a great hike for kids, but supervision along the riverside is a must. We note that the stream was exceptionally fast-moving and the falls he a lot of water in mid-September The FS describes the trail as having a distance of 0.5 miles (one way), but All Trails lists it as 0.6 for BOTH ways and my watch recorded 0.7 for both. The trail is at an elevation of around 3,250 feet, and is snow-free from June to November. There's a nice shaded picnic table near the start of the trail. There's also a wooden bench near the falls. The trail is not wheelchair accessible.

Nice, easy hike with an awesome payoff at the end. The parking lot is pretty spacious. The hike is…read morevery short itself so perfect for families. Great views at the end.

The Oasis is a staple for Maupin. It's always clean, lovely, relaxing and has everything you need…read morefor a weekend getaway on the Deschutes. It's the best for a romantic getaway or a friends weekend or if you're flyfishing and white water rafting. The owners are incredible and very accommodating to everyone. You can come and go as you please. There's amazing hiking near by, the best sunsets and sauna with cold plunges for a night of relaxation. We absolutely love Oasis and Andy & Michelle. If you're ever around the area this place is a must! 10/10 energy & time. A must go in Oregon.

Fun little cabins, definitely a unique stay and experience, had a group fireplace and outdoor sauna…read moreand cold plunge. Not the ritz but unique