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I have been going here for years, but it's my first time for a concert. Heck I didn't even know they could do a concert. This is more or less on their front lawn off to the side. It actually works out great and scones the stage isn't that big it's big enough. The seating is all GA but they have a VIP section if that's your thing. With the GA seating getting there and securing a spot early is important if you are going to rent their $14 low-back chairs. If you bring your beach towel, then showing up later is fine because you can just slip In anywhere there is a small spot. I showed up one hour after gates opened with my beach towel and was like 30 feet from the stage. Pro tip: Don't bother renting a chair if you are going to sit up close to the stage. Once the concert begins everyone stands up for the entire concert anyways. If you are sitting further back then chair rental makes sense, especially because the ground is not soft and uneven in several places. The other thing I noticed is that they did allow those bleacher seats that are cushioned and have a back to them. I dislike their policy on no blankets or bringing your own lowback chairs but I think I I can understand why. People were abusing the policy. I can personally tell you I use to see people use their chairs as a place in line that they drop off in the morning and come back to just before gates open. Kinda unfair, but also people that brought huge blankets to hold off large spaces in front of the stage for their friends and family that showed up later. I was surprised at the sound quality which was pretty good for an outdoor venue. But then I was 30 ft back from the stage. Not sure how it is further back. The other thing is if it's a cold night, bundle up as you can't bring any blankets anyways. They do make you measure your towel to make sure it doesn't exceed the size limit and if it does your only choice is to check it in at the gate or return it back to your car. About the rest of the property. It is a unique like several mcnenamins properties in that they rehab'ed and restored historic buildings into a cool venue for eating and drinking and even lodging. I love that about mcmenamins. Grand Lodge is no exception. A beautiful property way out in Forest Grove. They offer lodging, dining, a movie theater, and music. There is a little spa area too. Parking is usually not an issue and I have stayed overnight before and it's been a great experience. However, the food and beers are honestly good but not great. It's the same way across most of the Mcmenamins. Sure there is better food and better beer but you don't get a cool setting like this. Yes, you come for the setting and that's what makes it worthwhile.
Wow. We had a thrilling time here. We came in early November and the vibes were incredible! This is definitely a good place if you drink and don't have kids. There were a lot of couples when we went- not an issue, just worth noting! The main features are bar hopping across the campus, eating at fancy restaurants, and soaking in the small hot tub. If you're there during better weather I imagine the garden would be amazing. Getting the passport makes things more exciting, and there are a ton of cool hidden features. (I won't spoil too much!)
Good service and fun location! We ordered the Poke Nachos and BBQ Chicken Pizza, both were pretty good. The Poke Nachos were an interesting concept. Overall unique and tasty but the sauce was pretty wasabi heavy and I think I would have preferred either less sauce or for it to be served on the side so I could dip the nachos. But overall I like this McMenamins location!
Grand Lodge was a fun stop. We explored the grounds and found some hidden corners! A few of the rooms weren't open yet, so check the hours in what you hope to visit before you go. The bar that was open when we were there was a little crowded so we headed to the outdoor option. It was surrounded by families with a lot of kids and that's not my idea of relaxing, so we headed out. The staff were friendly, and there was a cool thing going where you could meet the people who tended to the trees and plants on the property. Fun location, check the hours before you head there!
Came to my 2nd McMenamins of my trip to Portland with family and it was so cool! We ended up grabbing drinks in their downstairs bar and bringing them upstairs to their small lounge with a fireplace. Being by the fireplace was incredibly cozy, Riesling is my favorite type of wine so sitting by the fireplace and talking with my family was very enjoyable. We ended up ordering a few appetizers including truffle fries and the fried Brussel sprouts. I was so hungry that I forgot to take a picture. Then I also ended up ordering the brownie sundae for dessert. Down the hallway was their theater which is so cool, they were playing the new tron movie. After we enjoy some time by the fire we went upstairs and discovered a cool hidden hallway and explored it until it took us back down a level. Overall this place was so cool and can't wait to discover other McMenamins!
This is the coolest McMenamins I've been to yet. $10 to soak in their heated salt spa. We grabbed lunch for their birthday special and spent an afternoon having a girls date. The crispy chicken sandwich special was delish!
My wife always tells me that, "we go to Mcmenamins for the experience". Well, sometimes it's a good experience and sometimes not. The food is always fine. The service is always nice, but LITERALLY the slowest I've ever had. Every time. Took 20 minutes for us to get our beer and Arnold Palmer. I ordered the Captain Neon with the Hammerhead patty and no bacon, they of course left the bacon on there. Why would someone order a veggie patty but still want bacon? It's really frustrating almost every time. I really wish they were consistently better rather than worse. Go here if you a couple hours, don't mind waiting and don't mind your food coming out wrong.
Awesome chill atmosphere after running around getting our passport stamps. Loved the library atmosphere, old chairs and delicious food and drink. McMenamin's has upped their game recently with improving their food menu. It's not just burgers and tots anymore. I got the Imperial dragon crispy chicken salad and husband got the prime rib! The staff at the bar was great and super attentive.
Fabulous service! A wonderful change from previous visits. Received my hamburger quickly and it was cooked perfectly. ($17.50). A blackberry cider was sweet and refreshing. The restaurant was also full; great visit!
Went to a concert brought the low profile chairs then they said no bags or chairs with legs. Get inside and their chairs they rent are huge with legs and blocks everyone's view. Stupid as hell restricting everyone and then renting something totally different hypocritical a@@ holes. Do better
My favorite McMenamins I've visited! Always good customer service! My wife and I love coming for our date nights here esp when there's live music. I have yet to stay in a room so I'll update my review then.
Awesome place to come and relax. A number of bars and restaurants with a variety of food. I have always been a fan of the McMenamins hotels and bars and this place is one of my favorites. Plenty to explore and keep you busy while relaxing or chasing your passport stamps. PS. There are a few hidden places here too! Enjoy!
2 months ago
We had an excellent history presentation on the Philippines and the slaughter of so many people in 1941. I did not know many of the details so that was very good. The food was not though. Our friends invited us, and I was okay with it, but I made it clear I would not order a burger. I WILL NOT pay $20 for a so-so cheeseburger or $25 for a Reuben. I selected the Azteca Salad, (18) but was told if I remove the Jalapenos they would need to remove many of the ingredients as they are mixed together. Huh? Really?? I then chose the sliders and they were okay, but very over-done. The side of tots were excellent, but they appeared to be under portioned. My wife had lousy cheese pizza, that she only had two pieces of. I will only return for the excellent concerts that are outdoors as the setting is perfect. Earlier this summer we were wowed by Maren Morris. The food is over priced and just not that good. read more
What an amazing place! We stopped by as an alternative to outdoor activities because of rainy conditions outside and we were not disappointed. As described on their website, "the stately manor is filled with one-of-a-kind rooms, a beguiling ghost, spa, soaking pool, theater, games and restaurants serving handcrafted goodness." You were provided a map and wandered from the attic to the basement. Each floor was an exciting new adventure with pictures, paintings of/by previous guests, and fascinating historical commentary. We ate lunch there and it was delicious. Their menu is quite varied with specials each day and even vegan offerings. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and purchase several things from the on-site gift shop. Parking was easy, employees were friendly and helpful, and the hours we spend wandering the mansion were a fantastic way to spend a rainy afternoon. I would even return when we're next in the area because I know there's probably much that we missed. read more
I have been going here for years, but it's my first time for a concert. Heck I didn't even know they could do a concert. This is more or less on their front lawn off to the side. It actually works out great and scones the stage isn't that big it's big enough. The seating is all GA but they have a VIP section if that's your thing. With the GA seating getting there and securing a spot early is important if you are going to rent their $14 low-back chairs. If you bring your beach towel, then showing up later is fine because you can just slip In anywhere there is a small spot. I showed up one hour after gates opened with my beach towel and was like 30 feet from the stage. Pro tip: Don't bother renting a chair if you are going to sit up close to the stage. Once the concert begins everyone stands up for the entire concert anyways. If you are sitting further back then chair rental makes sense, especially because the ground is not soft and uneven in several places. The other thing I noticed is that they did allow those bleacher seats that are cushioned and have a back to them. I dislike their policy on no blankets or bringing your own lowback chairs but I think I I can understand why. People were abusing the policy. I can personally tell you I use to see people use their chairs as a place in line that they drop off in the morning and come back to just before gates open. Kinda unfair, but also people that brought huge blankets to hold off large spaces in front of the stage for their friends and family that showed up later. I was surprised at the sound quality which was pretty good for an outdoor venue. But then I was 30 ft back from the stage. Not sure how it is further back. The other thing is if it's a cold night, bundle up as you can't bring any blankets anyways. They do make you measure your towel to make sure it doesn't exceed the size limit and if it does your only choice is to check it in at the gate or return it back to your car. About the rest of the property. It is a unique like several mcnenamins properties in that they rehab'ed and restored historic buildings into a cool venue for eating and drinking and even lodging. I love that about mcmenamins. Grand Lodge is no exception. A beautiful property way out in Forest Grove. They offer lodging, dining, a movie theater, and music. There is a little spa area too. Parking is usually not an issue and I have stayed overnight before and it's been a great experience. However, the food and beers are honestly good but not great. It's the same way across most of the Mcmenamins. Sure there is better food and better beer but you don't get a cool setting like this. Yes, you come for the setting and that's what makes it worthwhile. read more
3 months ago
Wow. We had a thrilling time here. We came in early November and the vibes were incredible! This is definitely a good place if you drink and don't have kids. There were a lot of couples when we went- not an issue, just worth noting! The main features are bar hopping across the campus, eating at fancy restaurants, and soaking in the small hot tub. If you're there during better weather I imagine the garden would be amazing. Getting the passport makes things more exciting, and there are a ton of cool hidden features. (I won't spoil too much!) read more
Good service and fun location! We ordered the Poke Nachos and BBQ Chicken Pizza, both were pretty good. The Poke Nachos were an interesting concept. Overall unique and tasty but the sauce was pretty wasabi heavy and I think I would have preferred either less sauce or for it to be served on the side so I could dip the nachos. But overall I like this McMenamins location! read more
Grand Lodge was a fun stop. We explored the grounds and found some hidden corners! A few of the rooms weren't open yet, so check the hours in what you hope to visit before you go. The bar that was open when we were there was a little crowded so we headed to the outdoor option. It was surrounded by families with a lot of kids and that's not my idea of relaxing, so we headed out. The staff were friendly, and there was a cool thing going where you could meet the people who tended to the trees and plants on the property. Fun location, check the hours before you head there! read more
Came to my 2nd McMenamins of my trip to Portland with family and it was so cool! We ended up grabbing drinks in their downstairs bar and bringing them upstairs to their small lounge with a fireplace. Being by the fireplace was incredibly cozy, Riesling is my favorite type of wine so sitting by the fireplace and talking with my family was very enjoyable. We ended up ordering a few appetizers including truffle fries and the fried Brussel sprouts. I was so hungry that I forgot to take a picture. Then I also ended up ordering the brownie sundae for dessert. Down the hallway was their theater which is so cool, they were playing the new tron movie. After we enjoy some time by the fire we went upstairs and discovered a cool hidden hallway and explored it until it took us back down a level. Overall this place was so cool and can't wait to discover other McMenamins! read more
This is the coolest McMenamins I've been to yet. $10 to soak in their heated salt spa. We grabbed lunch for their birthday special and spent an afternoon having a girls date. The crispy chicken sandwich special was delish! read more
My wife always tells me that, "we go to Mcmenamins for the experience". Well, sometimes it's a good experience and sometimes not. The food is always fine. The service is always nice, but LITERALLY the slowest I've ever had. Every time. Took 20 minutes for us to get our beer and Arnold Palmer. I ordered the Captain Neon with the Hammerhead patty and no bacon, they of course left the bacon on there. Why would someone order a veggie patty but still want bacon? It's really frustrating almost every time. I really wish they were consistently better rather than worse. Go here if you a couple hours, don't mind waiting and don't mind your food coming out wrong. read more
5 months ago
5 months ago
Awesome chill atmosphere after running around getting our passport stamps. Loved the library atmosphere, old chairs and delicious food and drink. McMenamin's has upped their game recently with improving their food menu. It's not just burgers and tots anymore. I got the Imperial dragon crispy chicken salad and husband got the prime rib! The staff at the bar was great and super attentive. read more
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Went to a concert brought the low profile chairs then they said no bags or chairs with legs. Get inside and their chairs they rent are huge with legs and blocks everyone's view. Stupid as hell restricting everyone and then renting something totally different hypocritical a@@ holes. Do better read more
2 years ago
My favorite McMenamins I've visited! Always good customer service! My wife and I love coming for our date nights here esp when there's live music. I have yet to stay in a room so I'll update my review then. read more
Awesome place to come and relax. A number of bars and restaurants with a variety of food. I have always been a fan of the McMenamins hotels and bars and this place is one of my favorites. Plenty to explore and keep you busy while relaxing or chasing your passport stamps. PS. There are a few hidden places here too! Enjoy! read more
1 year ago
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What a absolutely beautiful place. Amazing ambiance has so many small nooks and crannies where they have places like a fireplace or a bar. Would love to stay here one day Staff was incredible, so friendly, and professional read more
5 years ago
My review is of "The Garage Door", a tiny music venue in the bottom level of McMenamin's Grand Lodge. For a music venue, this is about as good as one could imagine a music venue in a hotel could be. It is definitely as quirky as one would expect for McMenamins, with bathrobe-clad hotel patrons wandering through on their way to the spa. With that said, the venue is tiny, intimate, cozy, and had a great-sounding PA system. There are few tables, and food can be ordered from Bob's Basement Bar. Service is friendly and the food is average. read more
1 year ago
We stayed here last weekend and really enjoyed our overall experience and stay! Food was good, drinks amazing, and the service is always outstanding! The rooms are so cute! read more
This review is on the hotel. We stayed in one of the attic rooms and I have to say that I love these rooms. All of them come with a bathroom in the room versus having to share like some of the original rooms. They each have a special design. We got one of the larger rooms that had a full size sofa in it. It was a great room and made the visit so much more enjoyable. Whether or not you are a McMenamins regular, you should check out this hotel. The prices are very reasonable and there are so many options for dining. They also have indoor and outdoor seating. I will continue coming back. ... .. .. .. . read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
Attended a concert at this location for the first time, GA was ok. It's a smaller place for a concert than Edgefield, where I've been numerous times. The employees were helpful & pleasant. The band was great! The food was just ok: I had the Sunset bowl, which included hulihuli chicken, a scoop of rice, a serving of Mac salad & a Hawaiian bread roll. For the price of $17, mmmm- just ok. Long lines for everything except water & porta-potties. read more
2 years ago
Tired of the stale chain hotels? Looking for something different from the small local motel with no scenery? Sure both have their place when nothing else is around, but if traveling in OR or WA and possibly near a McMenamins hotel property that's the choice. Before leaving on a roadtrip from Los Angeles to OR we booked a night at the Grand Lodge in Forest Grove west of Portland and WOW was this place fun. Check in, drop the bags, set out exploring and never left the property. Room had a very comfy bed which was great because of my many joint pains; spacious private bathroom too. Key word, private because communal is available. Our room was on the second floor where the ghost (the Lavender Lady) roams. I'd say I didn't experience the ghost directly but was still touched indirectly. Not sure how many bars the property has but we visited 4, which I think wasn't half. We had too much fun exploring during the day and night that we visited the Soaking pool in the morning. A welcome visit too after I suffered severe quad strains 2 days prior and still couldn't walk downhill or down stairs without great pain. Hidden rooms were so fun to find. Staff was incredibly nice and very helpful. Food wise though, sadly the menu for the restaurants we visited is the same; general pub food is how I'd describe it so that's the only thing I wished would have had better. We're not foodies so not a deal breaker. This place rocked! read more
2 years ago
Soaking pools were very calming. Maple bacon Brussels sprouts were filling and Oh! So delicious! read more
6 years ago
We did a Day Pass, from 10-3, for my mom and my two kids and I. We booked our hour at The Soaking Pool and reserved a table at The Ironworks Grill ahead of time, as the staff informed me that they fill up very quick. We arrived a bit late at 10:20 and checked in very easily. We had a queen room with a private bathroom and got changed and grabbed a mimosa (for the adults,) and headed to the pool. Since it's still cold out (I think it was 40 maybe yesterday morning around 11,) there was snow ON the grounds around the pool, it was a chilly walk out. BUT it was amazing in the pool. There was one other family there so we stayed at one end while they stayed at the other. It was a perfect pool time for my kids. They swam, stayed warm and played. The only negative was that we didn't have enough towels. The front desk only had one to give me and told me to come back in 5 minutes (why would I want to do that and lose out on pool time?) I thought that was pretty poor planning on their part as they knew we had the time reserved and how many people. So that was their bad for the level of service. Our lunch at Ironworks was so nice. It was quiet at the restaurant and there were 3 other parties all spaced very far apart from one another. It felt safe and clean. We had two vegan burgers, an appetizer of Cajun tots, a vegan pizza with chao cheese and a hummus plate without feta. The kids also got Shirley Temples to drink. Our drinks took a LONG time to come out but we had water and our tots came pretty quickly after the drinks. Everything was very good and so was our server. After lunch we went in search of finding the riddle and the kids loved that. It was a great day and well worth it! Highly suggest a day pass! Going on a Girls Night for a night pass next week! read more
2 years ago
As much as I love McMenamins and what they have done to revitalize old buildings, I cannot recommend the Grand Lodge. They put us in a basement room that was wedged between two bars, one in the hallway just outside our door and the other, across the hall. The band played until about 10:30 p.m. the first night but the yakking went on until 1 a.m. At various times, the bar patrons sat on the sofa outside our door talking loudly (to be heard over the band). Another time, someone tried to get in our room. Apparently, seeing a door marking the "Jerry Garcia" room was too intriguing to pass by without trying. The room itself was dark and cold. The window was dirty and what little view there might have been was obscured by debris and foliage. While we knew the bathroom was shared, (it had never been a problem at other places we've stayed), we didn't expect we'd have to walk through the bar in our pajamas to use it. Of the five bathrooms serving a large number of rooms, two were out of order for the entire three days we were there. The bathrooms lacked surface areas for us to put clothing on while showering. Before we left we looked over some of the upstairs rooms and they were vastly better than ours. No comparison. If you have any interest in staying here, I suggest you speak to someone while you are making your reservation and pick out your room in advance. I had no inkling when I made our reservation that we would be staying in the building's armpit. These rooms should be reserved for drunks who can't drive home and wouldn't mind the noise and lack of privacy. (BTW, we are not new to the funky fun of McMenamins. We stayed in the Elks Temple in Tacoma and had a blast. It was a much different experience.) read more
Friend and I booked a room for a weekend get away from the hustle and bustle. We truly had a great time. Checking in was a breeze, every staff member we interacted with was gracious. I wish we hadn't had to leave. We stayed in a king room with its own bathroom, worth the upgrade lol. read more
What an incredible place! Without knowing all of the history of the venue, seems to be a combination of some sort of hospital and Masonic Lodge. The colossal building and its sprawling grounds include myriad hidden treasures, from a garden and a chicken coop, to several hidden patios and picnic areas. You can have a drink on one of many balconies on several floors, the restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating, there's a movie theater (currently closed due to COVID), a soaking pool (suffering a similar fate, but with occasional limited access to hotel guests) and a full service spa. Not to mention free bars, and if you look carefully in the attic, at least two hidden rooms of which I am aware. My wife and I stopped in on the way back from a nearby sake brewery, are we ended up spending most of the day exploring and enjoying the food, the drinks and the venue. We even made a few casual friends while we were here. I think we are going to come back and spend a birthday or holiday here overnight. Also, is it haunted? Some people seem to think so. Check out the Ghost Log at the front desk. Whatever you may think about chain restaurants and the like, McMenamins knows what the heck they are doing. They pour love and quality into all of their venues. This is among their best. Huge bonus: dog-friendly! read more
My wife and I love coming here at least annually to celebrate birthdays. The grounds are wonderful and the outdoor hot soaking pool is great for relaxing. Also the breakfast room service is great, literally 15 minutes from order to your room door every time! read more
1 year ago
Historical landmark, friendly and cozy,Super dog friendly is a plus ,Utopia to a Grateful Dead cult following l!Definitely a resort style place. There's more than 1 restaurant on the property plenty of bars with massage and music, soaking pool. none of the rooms are the same. All the rooms are different from each other and have a different theme based around historical figures of the people that were in this building a long time ago in Forest Grove, last but not least there are many locations throughout Oregon and the Pacific Northwest, none are the same. Food is great and the best part is they have their own distillery and brewery on the premises. If you haven't been, I definitely recommend this place and you must get a passport inquire about it. read more
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Most all up stairs and down and even outside. Big table areas everywhere
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