This is a nice spot in White Salmon good seating area. We had never been and so turned up a little…read moretoo early (they don't open until 3:00) but made it back after visiting a few other wineries. The seating room is cozy, and I loved the antique typewriters and little wine games on the tables. I was hoping there might be a view of the river given the building location, but apparently the balconies/roof are owned by a hotel in the same building. That said, this was a very cute and cozy spot to sit and taste. The woman pouring was very friendly and she knew a lot about the wines. The pours were pretty light but it's hard to complain when you're paying $15. None of the wines stood out to me, but I liked the Cab Franc best. Both red wines were served colder than I expected, which I didn't mind but I know some people really do. This honestly would have gotten five stars, but there were fruit flies everywhere! They were swarming us the whole time, and several got into our wine :( I think this is largely unavoidable because the entire front wall is open to air, but it did mean we were having to swat flies the whole time we were there.

White Salmon is an unsung gem - shhhhhhh - don't tell anybody! Across the river from the burgeoning…read morecommunity of Hood River, White Salmon is the MUCH smaller, quiet, charming town. CLYZM is a great little winery that was open until 9:00 PM - it becomes a locals' place, for the most part, after about 7:00 PM, when the stories begin! Fine wine, wonderful host, what's not to like!

Visiting from California...looking for wine and beer. Cute…read moreplace , good music, great selection of wine and beer!

One of my favorite spots in Hood River for a great selection of beer, wine and bubbles. We went on…read morea Tuesday and had Common Kebab and it was some of the most flavorful and delicious food I have had in town. They the meat kebabs and dips were fresh and unique.

Awesome place to try wine from around the world. If you are in Hood River I definitely recommend…read morethat you stop in.

If you like to sample wines from around the globe and learn about the various regions, Porron is…read moreyour wine bar! Whike it's always great to drink local wines and visit the vineyards in the Gorge, the world of wine expands beyond and around the globe. Danielle, the owner, curates wines from various regions to create flights that delight and educate. Located in the heart of downtown Hood River, on 2nd just a few steps from Oak Street, and sharing space with Blaine & Bethany Photography, you are surrounded by breathtaking images of the Columbia Gorge as you imbibe. Danielle is passionate about wine and her enthusiasm in infectious! If you are seeking recommendations for what wine to serve or gift, she can expertly guide you. I'm so happy she has opened up this wine bar and tasting room, a fantastic addition to Hood River. Flights, glasses, bottles available. Ask about the wine club!

We've been in the Gorge for 2 weeks now, this was our best meal so far. We were going to sit…read moreoutside, but too noisy with all the traffic. Interior is nicely decorated, we sat in a booth. I didn't get photos of our starters, but they were great - try the fermented vegetables. The goat cheese and chutney with focaccia was excellent, the cheese wasn't overly "goaty". We had the rockfish (pictured), and I really liked the light crispy outside of the fish and the nice tapenade. Not sure I remember the name of the desert, but whatever it was...we thought it was going to be too much for 2 people, but we ended up licking the plate clean. Wow. Service was very friendly and helpful - they had good recommendations too. A delightful evening was had by all. We'll be back for an encore.

wow seriously the best service i have gotten in months. the vegan options were incredible & i felt…read moreso satisfied. sat outside and the city cat came up to us and gave us some loves too. 100/10 experience. you've gotta try the cauliflower!!

Upside down, inside out, right side up - any way you turn it, this wine is fantastic!!!…read more A friend who is a wine club member has been raving about their wine for years, and I finally stopped in for a tasting flight. Every single wine in the flight was good, which is rare. My absolute favorite was the Mourvèdre, a serious red with dark fruit and notes of spice. Complex, yet easily drinkable. Their Mourvèdre blend was also a standout. Upside down Wine is located right on Oak, the main street in Hood River and located right next to the clothing store, Parts and Labour. The name is very subtle over the door so if you aren't intending to go here, you most likely will walk right by. Don't! The very stark, modern interior, which feels a bit sterile, comes alive with warmth from the friendly service and the chatter and laughter of other patrons. You can stand along the long bar, European style, or sit at a high top for two or in comfy chairs in the back. Now that I've had the opportunity to visit the wineries in Hood River and the Gorge multiple times, previous faves no longer hold a candle to some of my new favorites. Could be that my palette has become more refined, who knows? I just know that my top 5 list contains none of my original choices and Upside Down wine is now in the list!

Allison was wonderful, friendly, & knowledgeable about her wines. We did a tasting & had a nice,…read morerelaxing time in the shop.

Located in downtown Hood River along Oak St, is the Pines 1852 tasting room. Tastings are $20 for…read more5 wines that are already selected from a Pinot Gris to a Merlot and ending with a Cab Sauvignon. The tasting is waived if you buy two bottles. They offer plenty of seating and other non-wine options such as cider, beer, and non alcoholic options. The hostess was very nice and explained how things worked and answered any questions. Most of the tastes could also be bought as a glass for $13. Loved the artwork displayed and it was generally a causal and chill place.

What a cool spot to start off a birthday celebration for friends! Several friends did wine tasting…read morehere. I ended up getting a glass of raspberry cider and it was tasty! A great spot for mingling with friends!

Went here for the first time last night and am highly impressed! Chef Ben Stenn has created a true…read morefine dining experience with Celilo. The atmosphere is casual and inviting but the food, both quality and presentation, steals the show. We tried a gin cocktail that was as beautiful as it was inventive. We followed this with the brussel sprouts salad which was lightly roasted but still tasted and looked green in the most delightful way, with some kind of light dressing that celebrates the vegetables in the salad medley without overpowering them. We took Calvin's recommendation and ordered the special which was a three mushroom fettuccine: it was perfection. The pasta was served al dente, the mushrooms included shitake, hedgehog, and one other and all had a unique flavor that stood out with each bite. The pasta sauce was buttery but somehow almost effervescent, embracing but not suffocating, with just enough cheese to know it's there but not enough to have it overpower the dish. At this point we didn't think the meal could get any better but then we ordered the pear, huckleberry, and pluot sorbet made at Celilo and we're now committed to coming back. The sorbet featured locally sourced Bosc pears and that flavor may have been my favorite as it was unlike any other sorbet I have ever tasted. All were sweet but complex. Simply an amazing dining experience that I recommend to anyone fortunate enough to get a table here!

First time in Hood River and at this restaurant. We sat at the bar. Bartender was not very…read morefriendly or welcoming. Poor attitude and kind of snippy. Ordered cheese plate and uncharged for gluten free crackers. My husbands burger was dry and tasteless and very small. The fries were delicious though. I ordered Italian sausage pasta with gluten free pasta. The gluten free pasta was decent but it came with cooked radishes, who cooks radishes?? And a baby boy choy on top very strange combination. We had rhubarb ice cream for dessert very tasty but again the rude bartender was only going to give us one scoop to share until he informed us that it was served in a tiny espresso cup so luckily we ordered our own. Will not go back.

This place is AMAZING!…read more I brought my dog here and they were super excited to have her and super welcoming. Love a dog friendly spot! I did a wine flight and my boyfriend did one of the wine and soft serve sundaes. This was such a cool and unique offering and the flavors actually paired so well together! The space is really vibey- lots of photo opps and cool art. We were tucked away in our own little couch area and it felt like we were at a cool club or something. Very hip, trendy, but still classic and lovely wines. The staff was top notch, super friendly and helpful. I felt like me and the servers were all besties by the time I left and they were so kind and accommodating. I can't wait to come back!

Evoke is so much worse than it was. Spent $30 on two glasses of wine while sitting in a cold space…read morethat looks like someone's garage. The new location is way more ghetto than their last three. Overpriced, small pours, and a cold warehouse vibe. If you want a glass they only offer 3 choices. There are better places in HR.

Not a friendly place for large groups…read more We were really the only group of people in there and I thought we'd get good service because of that. Our group came in two chunks and the host seemed annoyed by that. They pushed together another table and sat us together. It was kinda stuffy in the place so I opened up a window as it needed some fresh air. I was told it would possibly mess up the airflow of their kitchen? Some of us decided to split from the main group and sit out on the patio because of the stuffiness. The menu is for carnivores with a veggie burger and grill cheese for vegetarians but not really anything but chips and salsa for vegans. We also found out they only take 1 credit card and cash and no split bills. We were a large group of 14 people. It was a huge pain in the rear to figure out the mess. Honestly some of our party left and went elsewhere when they find that out. Not everyone had enough cash to cover them. When my burger came out they served it to the wrong person and we didn't figure it out for at least 10 minutes. So I got an already eaten plate. It was ok but they should be able to know who ordered what. Our waitress seemed annoyed by us and honestly not that friendly. My burger was overcooked and tasted like cardboard. There were no condiments like mustard, ketchup, mayonnaise on the table. We had to go get some. Just not a good experience here. I won't be back. I ordered my burger and fries and asked for it cooked medium.

I've never had a bad meal at this delicious restaurant! The service is always friendly too.read more

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.