"Welcome to the cabin," exclaims Jeremy, as we enter = we always feel welcomed. Service is always…read morespot on and the food always delivers! Views cannot be beat! (See pics.) Interesting update for Ahles Point Cabin = the musical genre has changed - It is no longer *100% Grateful Dead, but an eclectic mix of fabulous vibes, from The Police to Wilco, Impossible Germany - to everything in between- (Wilco is worth looking up). So yes, we do recommend spending time here. ** I wish they had lounge chairs.

After stopping at McMenamins Kalama Harbor Lodge and hearing about this spot, we knew we had to…read morecheck it out. Unfortunately, it's closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, so we planned to visit later in the afternoon on Wednesday. When we arrived, the parking area was empty. I walked up to the front door and stepped inside. I immediately noticed the fire crackling in the fireplace. I told the staff member I'd be right back after getting my wife. At the time, the only person inside was the McMenamins employee. The space itself is small and cozy, with two booths, about four tables, and seating for around five at the bar. There's also outdoor seating with a fireplace, though it wasn't lit during our visit. When my wife came in, she was absolutely delighted. She walked straight over and stood in front of the fire, soaking it in. We took seats at the bar near the fireplace and asked about their offerings. The bartender provided menus, which feature a small but appealing selection of appetizers, pizzas, subs, and desserts, along with a modest drink list. We'd already eaten, but I ordered a pint of their Hammerhead. As we sat by the fire, we chatted with the bartender/server, who shared a bit about the place and the nearby Kalama Harbor Lodge. A few other groups came in while we were there, but after I finished my beer, we decided to head out. Overall, we both thought this was a really charming little spot, warm, welcoming, and well worth checking out. Highly recommend!

Best Mac n Cheese I have ever had anywhere ever! It's a Cajun Mac and it's so ooey gooey. They also…read morehave a wonderful wine selection. They have a Bordeaux that is to die for. My husband gets the Reuben or the charcuterie and both are perfection. The charcuterie always has so many different things on it. It's impressive. I've never been disappointed with the food or service!

Small. But don't let that fool you. The couple that own the place will make you feel welcome…read more They have a rotating selection of beers, draught AND bottled. You might be surprised to get legit New Orleans gumbo from an Irish chef. :) The place is comfortable and friendly without being overbearing. Simple but good menu with everything made fresh.

This place is a fun spot on the river! Great food great service great drinks! They have fire pits…read morein cornhole!

Great owner! Good beer! and decent bar food. Comfy high tops inside, as well as a beautiful view of…read morethe Cowlitz river.

Delicious pizza that I'll be craving until I can return. The Cubano sandwich was tasty too…read more Welcoming atmosphere and a great place to watch a game on their big screens. Kids loved the root beer floats for dessert.

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.

It was another great visit to the Cloud Bar. The staff here is always so friendly! We got some hard…read moreciders, and watched the sun set over the river. We tried the burgers and they were delicious. We both had the gluten free buns, one was soft and fresh, the other was dense and crumbled away. The server fixed it for us (service here is always good for us, thank you!) and we really enjoyed the whole meal and experience! Great service, great food, great location!

Very comfortable place for lunch on a very hot afternoon. The breeze off the river was amazing!…read moreOur server was very helpful and we were pleased with the variety of options from the menu. I had fish and chips which normally comes with tots, but I requested fries and they were very happy to exchange them. Three good size pieces of cod came with this and plenty of thin perfectly fried french fries. The tartar sauce was delicious. It also came with a small side of coleslaw, which was rather tasteless. My companion had the chicken bahn mi sandwich and thought it was delicious, even though she did remove most of the generous amount of jalapeño slices. They have a decent kids meal menu. Plus, crayons and a coloring sheet, which helped to pass the way of our three-year-old companion.

Great place and environment! Service was excellent, helpful and friendly. We ordered the chicken…read morewings and they were large pieces, tasty, and juicy. Garlic fries were also excellent!

Food is so good! Service -- Wait person was so cool and…read moresweet! Ambiance -- Fun place, good people.

The McMenamins Kalama Cove Bar is a relatively new addition to the Kalama Lodge area and with what…read moreis along the riverwalk area. It's separate from the main lodge, completely in it's own building but it is a short stroll from the main lodge. They also have their own parking as well. This is a pretty cool location as you can get a good view of the river where you can sit and chill and admire the Columbia River, any boat traffic there and potential people watching if that's your thing. The Cove is kind of "Tiki Bar Light" as there are elements of a Tiki Bar presence and the lighting as the bar dims and thunder rumbles through the speakers is just like the Old Hangout at the Elks Temple location in Tacoma only there the Tiki vibes pretty heavy. In addition to the Tiki aspect the other blending kind of a fancier fisherman's joint where one can unwind after a day of river fishing. There is outdoor seating and more inside seating from the main bar where you can play pool. There is no secret rooms here but there is a secret door by the main bar to open and experience. The food here is solid as it usually is with most of my McMenamins experiences. I had a Khalua Pork Bowl which was very good and was a nice change of pace from a hamburger or a sandwich so that was good!

What a cool location for a bar! Right on the water, nice shady outside seating area, friendly and…read morecharming staff, what more could you ask for? We had just come from the Ahles Point Cabin (where we had Rosemary Nuts and a doppio espresso, complete with lemon peel & rock sugar) so we didn't order anything at the Cove Bar but we'll be back!

Always a great place for bar food and service. The ambiance is great. The staff always friendly.read more

Stopped in for lunch with the family, there is plenty of space inside and we are seated pretty…read morequickly. Generally speaking, the food is good and we order a whole lot for our table(s) of 6 including drinks and desserts. The kids meals are a solid value - big portions of chicken strips and fries, and another with a grilled cheese and lots of tater tots. The bougie chicken bacon alfredo mac came on a big ole plate and kid #1 who ordered it, says it is very good. Myself and a friend split a Forester burger -- it comes a side, we chose onion rings, and while the burger is great (caramelized onion and gorgonzola are a fire combination), the onion rings were way overcooked to the point there was almost no onion left in the batter lol (saaaad). Kids # 2 and 3 order happy hour mozzarella sticks, soft pretzels, and panko shrimp. Everything is good according to the children and their limited taste buds. Adults order cocktails which are light on alcohol (sad face) but heavy on delicious flavors! Desserts for 3 kids, everyone says everything is great. Beyond the hollow onion rings, our service was a bit sub-par this time around. Kid #2 spilled his entire drink and while we got some help from the server in the form of bringing more napkins to the table, server girl did nothing about the lake of dr pepper on the floor below it. It was disappointing, not gonna lie. Kids are annoying, I get it, but we had to sit with our shoes in this mess. It dried enough in some spots that our shoes were literally sticking to the ground. Server girl also forgot to put the order in for the panko shrimp sooo kid #2 thought he was being punished because he got his shrimp after everyone else practically finished their meals lol. Our tab was close to 200 bucks. I cringe super hard at the thought of paying half that bill, and tipping fairly, if only because my shoe almost came off my foot when I finally stood up to leave. Dr Pepper almost got me.