We had family visiting last November so we took them to Hood River and stopped by this spot for lunch. The best thing we ordered was the steak sandwich, literally so delicious. The clam chowder was the next best, super loaded with seafood and potato. The chicken pasta was good, slightly on the heavy side. The least favorite item was the Cioppiano, seafood was good, but overall was just ok, not sure if we will get again. Views were nice from this restaurant. Would be great to come during the spring! Service was a bit slow to start as we waited ~15 mins before our server came to us. This spot is located in a hotel so there was plenty of parking. read more

Riverside - Clam Chowder, Steak Sandwich, Chicken Pasta, and Cioppiano; Follow me @RimyEats on Instagram - New American Near Me - Hood River, Oregon

This is a great restaurant that good calamari, a great piece of sand very well cooked.I highly recommend, would definitely eat there again.

I frequent Riverside Grill often and have had the best service, delicious meals, friendly, knowledgeable servers and professional management. The view is exceptional and staff goes out of their way to make sure you have an enjoyable experience. read more

Awful service and when I say awful I mean it just horrendous and rude. The manager, or supposedly manager, Aurora is so rude, racist and abrupt. read more

This is an incredible restaurant! Such beautiful views, friendly staff, and the food melts in your mouth! Also, the environment is very clean and you feel so spoiled when you eat there read more

Decided to give Riverside another try & lunch was delicious! Plus they got their yummy fries back! I was so disappointed when they changed brands. Regina was very sweet & attentive. My next visit will be for dinner! Yayyyy Riverside read more

Great view and wonderful fish That's where it stops The soup was a can of tomatoes The fries were cold The wine was so much sediment it was disgusting. I gently pointed it out and the waitress shrugged - for a cruddy glass of wine for $15! The service was ridiculously slow - and it was lunch and NOT busy Will never come back. Don't bother going read more

Ordered the fried calamari--was probably one of the best. Cooked perfectly, not chewy, very flavorful. Entrees were very good. Great view of the river, too. Would highly recommend. read more

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Excellent service in the lounge on July 4th; food was fantastic. It was a great experience, as usual! It's very consistent and has a great atmosphere, inside or out. read more

Horrible experience. Either the place was understaffed or the employees didn't care. Took 20 minutes to get a drink order in, another 20 minutes to get the drinks. Our wine had red chunks in it and the margarita was sloppily put together. Our food never came out the whole 40 minutes. The view was nice. read more

View of the river is amazing! Service is top shelf. The NY Steak is very good. Very good selection of local wines. We had the mussels for an appetizer. Mon dieu! read more

Riverside - New American Near Me - Hood River, Oregon

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Enjoyed a lovely 4 course meal here for my birthday and it was truly a 5 star restaurant experience! Every staff member we encountered was extremely friendly and very accommodating; from the kind gentleman who helped us arrange to be able to move to the other area and that brought us bread to the servers we had taking care of us. The place itself has a lowkey upscale vibe to it, very moody lighting and great views if you're by the window before the sun goes down - perfect for a date night!! We had bread and salad while we waiting to move to the other dining area. The bread was ridiculously good (and they just kept bringing it!!) also the strawberry lemonade was one of the best i've had in a long time. We both enjoyed a salad as well until we moved and had pastas - both of which were delicious, I had the gorgonzola pasta and he had the pork pasta. We even got dessert to-go; tiramisu and strawberry shortcake. Loved both, especially want to note that the biscuits they use for the shortcake are exactly what I want when I order a strawberry shortcake. Not sure how to explain it but trust me that both deserts were worth overeating for hahahh read more

Corned beef hash is amazing, the best I've ever had! Bacon is large and so good. My wife had the steak and eggs which she loved too. Service was great and the views are amazing. read more

Riverside - New American Near Me - Hood River, Oregon

My parents and I enjoyed dinner here the other day while visiting around downtown Hood River and it was lovely! The restaurant is located inside the Best Western hotel and has such a cozy and welcoming atmosphere! The views from the dining area are right on the water and each of the tables has little tea lights to further cozy up the ambiance, we loved it! Our server was friendly, helpful, and attentive. We ordered a few items to share but also loved the complimentary focaccia they bring to the table before the appetizers and entrees come out. Our main dishes were flavorful and enjoyable - we look forward to coming back with more of our family soon! read more

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This restaurant is lucky to have good food and nice views. The service at this place is B-A-D. We waited 30 minutes and looked for a waiter. There were plenty of them walking around, but nobody acknowledged our table. It was as if we sat under the invisible cloak. Finally, someone said that she would be with us when she had time. We didn't know if that meant a minute or an hour. The actual waitress who took our order turned out to be someone else. When we asked for what type of pasta was used for the kids meal, the waitress answered, "noodles". What? Thanks for the translation? Again, good food and beautiful location, but this is a place that will test your patience. read more

Great location to sit back and watch the gorge while have a meal. Located in the Best Western hotel it is open for anyone. There is a bar as well if you need to kill time while waiting. We had a 45 min wait on Sunday afternoon. They looked a little short staffed so just be ready. If you can make a reservation that might be better. The patio is where it's at but they have plenty of inside seating. The wait staff were extremely friendly and paid attention to our table. We were a party of 5 including a child. We had water and drink refills. We ordered a corned beef Rueben sandwich which I split with my partner along with a side of fries. The waiter brought out an extra plate without us asking. The sandwich was good but a little too cheesy and the cabbage was not kraut which would have been a nice touch. Fries were perfect. The waiter even gave us togo cups for our sodas. Overall, I would recommend this place and in will be back again. read more

Riverside - Corned Beef Reuben Sandwich - New American Near Me - Hood River, Oregon

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Dinner with a view. The terrace was lovely tonight with a slight breeze and great ambiance lighting. They don't take reservations but we were seated in about 40 minutes, just had a drink at the inside bar to wait for our table. The sage peach cocktail was delicious. The beer was unfortunately flat, so we will skip beer next visit. Once we were seated outside, we had a delicious dinner of pasta with local squash, tomato, smoked pork cheek, butter and chili flakes. Astoundingly delicious!!! My husband had a pork shank which was fall-off-the bone tender with pickled beets and beans. Wow, amazing too! We finished with a tiramisu and left satiated, satisfied and smiling! Yes, definitely will go back!!! read more

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Great dining establishment connected to the hotel, Best Western. We ventured here for drinks one night, lunch the next day, and dinner the following evening. It was super convenient to have within walking distance of our room. The dinner experience was by far my favorite. We sat in the lounge area while watching the Olympics. My husband and I shared a flatbread for our appetizer. My entree was the bacon burger and it is by far one of the best burgers I've ever had. On tap they had our local favorite, double mountain IPA. The food is super good here and the drinks are great. The views are pretty spectacular, too. read more

Beautiful view of the river and a nice spot for dessert with a nightcap cocktail. Food unfortunately did not hit the mark. Pasta was bland, asked for grilled chicken and was served boiled maybe baked. Hubby's pasta was more of grain bowl and absolutely no flavor! Servers seemed a little over the place and took a long time for our check when there was not a lot of people in the restaurant. read more

We were staying at the Best Western and this restaurant is part of the Hotel, it was our twin boys 9th birthday and this was a good close option. The restaurant itself is somewhat dated but the service and food make up for that, our hostess seated us at a table by the window which was perfect and great view of the Columbia River. Our server Kristine was very personable and helpful, she gave us some opinions on the food and was happy with what we had. They bring fresh sliced French breach with balsamic and a delicious olive oil for dipping, we also had the Calamari appetizer which was delicious, even our kids liked it. My wife and I had wine, I had the Pinot Noir and my wife had the sparkling Rose. Our daughter ordered the penne pasta with chicken and sausage, I ordered the Cioppino, my wife the fish & chips and our boys had a hamburger and grilled cheese. The food was definitely hot and large portions, my cioppino was definitely delicious, done a little different than I was used too, but extremely flavorful, my wife's fish and chips were giant and delicious, our daughter liked her pasta. Our boys food was large enough for adults, everything was delicious and service was excellent. Nice place and great views of the river. We also had desserts the chocolate mousse, lemon cheese cake and the s'mores. Prices are a little steep, but if you are staying at the Hotel they give you discount coupons. Great place if you want dinner with a view and good service. read more

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We tried this place on a weekend late evening for dinner. Honestly, this place is exactly resembles it's name Riverside. It's beautiful. The ambiance is perfect. On a hot sunny day, it was very relaxing to sit beside water and have dinner. The service was really good. We wanted to order some ciders, unfortunately they were out of ciders for that day, so we just took some mocktails and then went ahead with dinner. We ordered: Beet Salad: One of the best salad I had. It was very refreshing. Flatbread: Apart from the one ordered, they usually give an extra flatbread for the table. Stuffed piquillo peppers: This was very interesting with quinoa stuffing but the sauce was very delicious. Funghi & Salsiccia: Both the pasta's were good but were on the creamier end. I'm not a fan of too much sauce in the pasta although we mentioned very clearly to reduce the sauce. The price point of this place is a little bit on the expensive side. Overall, a decent place to try if you are in and around hood river. read more

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We were here 2 times and both times were a good experience. Tuesday( was half price) bottles of wine. Our server the first night(Luis) made us aware of that. So, we went back the second time for that very reason. Our server the 2nd night (Beth)did not inform us of the wine special. The food was very good. The service was adequate. read more

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Wonderful dinning experience. Great view along the river matched with excellent dining. Truly delicious food! We were on vacation so we splurged and didn't regret it at all. Definitely more food than we needed for the two of us but like I said, on vacation and we just can't get seafood like this back home. Best: calamari and clam appetizer Best of the two entrees: salmon with gnocchi My entree was a tad bland but obviously I was just all about the clams. read more

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My family and I have been going to The Riverside for 30+ years -- it's always been a place we look forward to. In fact, I'm rating this as 5 stars overall because of the decades of amazing food and service. However, this past visit, especially on Father's Day, was disappointing in a way we weren't prepared for. When we arrived, we were told there'd be about a 25‑minute wait for outside seating. That was fine -- we were there for a special occasion and willing to wait. But despite seeing many empty tables, the three hostesses at the desk weren't seating anyone. Time kept passing with very little communication. Two parties ahead of us actually gave up and walked out after waiting well past their estimated wait times. After 45 minutes, we checked back in and were told, quite meekly, that all the servers were on a break and "needed their rest." That response was enough for us to find another spot in town. As someone who's worked as a hostess -- including several years at this very restaurant -- I know a busy holiday can be unpredictable. But this level of mismanagement at the front desk, especially with three employees just standing around, was unacceptable. It felt like they weren't making any real effort to move things along or make guests feel welcome. For a restaurant that has always been a favorite, this kind of experience was especially disappointing. An enjoyable dining experience is about more than just the food; it's about making people feel valued and cared for from the moment they walk in. I truly hope they can refocus on that going forward. read more

After a day of sight seeing we didn't want to go out to dinner so we tried the restaurant at the Best Western we were staying at. The view of the river from the deck can't be beat! Service was fast and friendly. My shrimp scampi was very flavorful. The shrimp was cooked perfect and had lots of peppers and tomatoes. His fish was fall apart fresh- unfortunately the French fries were ice cold and tasted like they had been made earlier in the day. read more

Riverside - Fish and chips - New American Near Me - Hood River, Oregon

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We really like this restaurant, it's one of our favorite restaurants in the country. Everything we ordered tastes great, every time we eat here. The salad is super fresh and they already mixed for you. Calamari is crispy and delicious. Sandwich is one of the best sandwiches I have ever had - crunch bread with fresh ingredients, tasty meat and good flavors. Service is great! The environment is comfortable, and it has a beautiful view of the river and bridge. read more

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Best dinner I've had in a very long time. Great setting on the river...it was a beautiful evening. If you're lucky, you'll get "Chris" as your server! read more

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It was a 35 mins. wait. We decided to go in the bar and have a seat. They were very busy! Servers were slow! They do not have to-go meals. (I don't know why, they have take-outs for our leftovers!) We could have eaten them inside our room, with the river view (that I wanted), instead we ate in the restaurant/bar without the view (that we paid for). Husband's potatoes, weren't cooked. They instead substituted it with a dessert. Otherwise, the meal was pretty good (including his fruit bowl). My Manila Clams & linguine, was very good, I was starving. I left just a few bites (for another meal, I had it for breakfast). read more

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Gorgeous day on the river. Don't be put off by eating dinner at a Best Western. The food was gorgeous, service was good, and the view can't be beat! read more

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Go here for the river view not the food We have eaten here over 7 times firing the years and this time the food was mediocre and the service lacking We were seated outside with a very nice view of the river and then for 15 minutes, no menus no water no nothing finally a waitress who was assigned the tables beyond us stopped and asked if we've been helped and she took over. Got our orders and about 25 minutes later, the food came out . Lasagna was poor and wife dish wasn't much better. Something certainly has changed over the years and not for the best we won't be back. read more

Located in the Best Western. Superb river views and excellent food. Waitstaff and hostess were super friendly. Food is always top notch here. We enjoyed the two for one pasta dinner and then a nice relaxing breakfast the next day. If you stay the night they always give you a $10 per person voucher to use in the restaurant. read more

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Who knew such a gem would be found in a Best Western?? The food was amazing - great attention to gluten allergies. Their gluten free pasta was actually GOOD, I had the carbonara and it was just the right balance of cream and acid with enough pasta that I was full but not so much that I had to take some home. The pork loin with polenta and squash was succulent, perfectly seasoned and delicious. Wish I'd have had room for dessert! I had the hot to trot mule, which was a great mixed drink to kick things off. Service was quick, friendly and attentive; we were greeted and seated quickly and our server checked on us regularly. It was a Saturday night during a holiday weekend, so it was busy and a bit noisy, but the ambiance was really nice. I will definitely return! read more

Seriously. The slowest service ever! We got here and ordered drinks while we waited for our tables. The bar tender took FOREVER to give us the bill after he served our drinks. Helped several people... went to the other bar - not sure where Ross went but We waited for a quite a while before we could join our friends. Then the $15 drink was half full. Dinner was another adventure. The item I ordered was not available but I wasn't told until after my menu was taken away. Finally got the lasagna. It was super salty. One person at our table ordered the cod. It was less than desirable. Overall- food was not worth the time we wasted at this place. We had other plans for the evening but because it took over 2 hours to get food we had to cancel our plans. Trying to get the bill was another challenge.... read more

Oh my lordy, if you want a 5 star, 5 course meal for an affordable price, then order the chicken cacciatorre, tomato soup, and a salad. Then get the pair puff pastry for desert. They serve fresh foccacia bread to all dinner guests. My husband and I couldn't believe how deliciously balanced our meal was. Thank you to John, our waiter, for his amazing service. He gave us excellent recommendations which lead us to trying these unique and flavorful dishes. The chicken was moist, yet crispy. The tomato soup was robust and herby, with extra virgin olive oil. The pair was soft and mildly sweet all the way through. We had a wonderful time while dining out on the patio. It will be a meal to remember. read more

What a delightful breakfast! We dined outside, overlooking the beautiful Columbia River. Birds and ducks entertained us with their flight and bird calls. I had the pancakes and bacon (OMG, THE PEPPERED BACON) and Jim had the baked oatmeal (which is just like bread pudding) and a lemon scone. Andrea, our charming server, offered multiple suggestions for our dining pleasure. Just fabulous. read more

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Good burgers, beautiful river view. Pretty & clean restaurant. Nice service. Shout out to Samantha & Sierra.

The food was a miss. First, the "focaccia" they bring to the table to start wasn't focaccia at all and honestly was barely bread. It was so under proved/under baked that it was clearly raw. The minestrone also wasn't minestrone, as you can see the broth wasn't tomato based (which is crazy since that defines a minestrone soup) and was instead a heavy cream based soup. It wasn't refreshing and tasted like straight sausage. The gnocchi was really good, but the clams/Ciopinno were very bland and not worth the price tag at all. The restaurant itself is beautiful and our server was great. She clearly had a lot of tables at once and handled it very well. We waited only 5 minutes to be seated on a Saturday night. That's the only redeeming quality about the dinner here read more

Riverside - Minestrone - New American Near Me - Hood River, Oregon

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They use to be our favorite restaurant. It seems they are under new management. We went there for my wife's birthday last night and we mentioned it was her birthday and the waitress didn't even wish her a happy birthday. Her meal was not pleasant and certainly not with the charge. Mine was ok. My daughter's salad was good. We were not impressed. They view was great. The waitress started out ok but did not check on us until we were obviously done. So, we were disappointed and will not go out of our way to go there again. We use to dine there at least once or twice a week, but when they changed chefs and perhaps even management it went downhill. It's really too bad. I have given it several tries since all ending in disappointment. The last time my wife's meal was gross. I was surprised when she wanted to give it one last try on her birthday. Just remember that each meal of dinner service could be your last chance to impress a customer. I give them credit for the view and ambiance. read more

Great food, wonderful atmosphere and good service. Enjoy this place in the summertime.

Food was fantastic. Service 100% Ambiance wonderful. Fantastic view. I would highly recommend this restaurant. read more