More than a 5-star experience! Last Thursday (09/10/11) We had one of the best anniversary dinners ever at the Rendezvous Grill in Welches! From start to finish, everything was absolute perfection. We started with the amazing authentic Caesar salad (we try Ceasar from Hawaii to Vegas to NY to Paris and this is right up there) and Spinach salad (with warm pear slices and hazel nuts--incredible) followed by the most incredible New York steak with Gorgonzola butter and a mouthwatering Ribeye steak. Oh, and the strawberry lemonade? What did they out in that--Delicious! even the potatoes were rich with flavor. Plus, generous serving sizes But wow... shout out to the desserts! The bourbon cobbler crisp and key lime pie completely stole the show. (And no, there are no pictures of the desserts because they were just too good to wait--we ate them instantly! ‍) To top it all off, the chef/owner came right to our table to share the inside scoop on their locally sourced produce and meats, and even personally recommended our desserts. The atmosphere was comfortable but it was five star. Our server knew her stuff and was so warm and responsive. Talk about world-class hospitality! ‍Happy Anniversary to us! read more

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The food was bland and not for the first time. It seems that the food is of poor quality. The appetizer of oysters was disappointing, they were over cooked and chopped up, no whole oysters in the small serving. The service was okay. I have been coming here for over 20 years and the restaurant was always my favorite, this was the place to bring visitors and family. It's not that place anymore. read more

I have been coming up to Mt. Hood for... 20 years? And every time, we zipped right past Government Camp thinking there was nothing much to see. My fiance planned a wonderful mountain getaway for us, and lucky for me- we had dinner reservations here. It was so chilly in December, We had a cold mountain day, and we bundled up to go to our dinner reservations and I have to say- I wasn't expecting much when I heard the name "Grill". I was thinking- burgers, fries, your typical post-ski grub. I was wrooong! We strolled into the coziest little restaurant and were greeted by the two lovely people working there. Felt like I very sweet family vibe. They steered us in the directions of the pasta dishes we ordered, and we had the Soup of the Day to start- I believe it was some kind of Tomato bisque and that hit the spot. The Hazelnut pasta was a hit for my fiance, and I loved that he got to try such a classic Oregon flavor in a pasta- how fun. My chanterelle ravioli filled me up so fast, I also loved being able to try chanterelles in this format. Both dishes felt very creative and full of so much Oregon pride! Delicious! read more

The Rendezvous Grill - Rigatoni with hazelnuts cranberries and chicken - New American Near Me - Welches, Oregon

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This place has has always been pretty good. It's arguably the best restaurant in the Welches zigzag red in area. Little on the pricey side that they have a great chef read more

Stopped in for our annual dinner while on the mountain. The restaurant wasn't even half full on a Friday night. Prices are pretty high but we've found that the quality is consistently good, though this year felt a bit less. I enjoyed a patty melt with sweet potato fries. Kids grilled cheeses also were enjoyed. Hamburger was good, though I liked the patty melt more. The alfredo and cod were just average. For desert, I got the chocolate torte, which was a big letdown (especially since it cost $15!). I may decide to try a new place next year. read more

We went twice. The ravioli were yummy! The Cesear salad was great! Kids loved the lunch we got there too! There are not many good choices in Welches but this is a keeper. read more

Came to take someone for a special dinner as a reward for very hard work - he wanted a steak. Great! Was seated promptly and we were pretty hungry and ordered within about 5 minutes of sitting down. 30 minutes went by - no appetizer. No drink refill. Finally wait staff noticed and promised to go check. Apparently they "lost" our order ... but would fix it right away! (Still no refills ... no appetizer ... saw the same appetizer quickly delivered to other tables ...) another 45 minutes went by before food appeared. An hour and 15 minutes ... and I had to ask for refills. The appetizer came out another 5-10 minutes after the entrees. They gave us free dessert but several dessert items were sold out. So, not super helpful. Unfortunately the food was not worth the wait, either. The steak was mostly a huge fat cap with a lot of gristle. Not a $40 cut of meat at all. The menu looked so promising and the staff was really nice, but that was just too much of a wait / mess for food that was just ok. I will say the seafood pasta was really good! But again, not enough for the hassle. So bummed, we spend a lot of time around here. read more

10000/10 I'm so glad I stopped here! Beautiful restaurant/area, friendly staff, and amazing food. What more could you ask for? I got the Alder Smoked Chicken Rigatoni and it was amazing! Very unique and tasty, I'll definitely be stopping here again if I'm in the area. read more

The food and service was excellent. We sat outside under the lights and grape vines. Everything we ordered was excellent including the fried oysters. Highly recommend. read more

The Rendezvous Grill - Spicy shrimp dish - New American Near Me - Welches, Oregon

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Steak bites, 10/10 - service, 10/10! This place is nice, but still feels cozy & friendly.

Just dined here tonight and it was a lovely experience. The wine selection and cocktail program was great. I had the clam chowder, steak bites, wildcaught hot honey salmon, and the chocolate peanut butter. Everything was fresh, delicious and well-prepared. The staff was such a delight. The maitre d, Karl, greeted us warmly and kept checking in. Our server Mandy was absolutely on-point and super personable. The owner even stopped by to make sure we had a great experience. The dining room was very clean and we loved the outside patio. We will definitely be back the next time we're in town. read more

Visited Mt. Hood Resort overnight. Booked a table for two and in all ways this restaurant m, from front to back of the house, goes above and beyond. Really great food. Had the honey-crusted salmon, with a cup of clam chowder. Karl the Maitre'd was so friendly. Mandy our server was funny and attentive. The owner and chef came out and introduced himself. He and his wife took over this past December. This restaurant deserves only success. You can feel the passion from everyone here. read more

Date Night in Welches, OR! Overall great experience. The staff were welcoming and efficient. Alley, our waitress, was very personable. We both had the New York Steak with Gorgonzola Cheese, Yukon Mashed Potatoes, & In Season Vegetables. Was delicious. Portions were generous, even the wine pour. We will go back! read more

We were in a pinch for NYE and they graciously accommodated our group of 10 LAST MINUTE!!! The Staff was friendly and food was excellent! Loved the diversity of dishes from Asian inspired Shanghai Shrimp, Swiss delicacy of Melted Raclette Cheese, Italian inspired Rigatoni with smoked chicken, and Middle Eastern nod with their Baklava Frangipane Tart. I also had their speciality cosmopolitan which had an excellent twist of cranberry flavor. Do yourself a favor and support this local DIAMOND read more

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I asked if they had the salmon fish & chips that others recommended (did not see it on menu) and she said I could get it. It was very good even though the breading didn't look like my favorite, lots of good fries too. Only the bar was open As only one was working , but many opted for outside. Pleasant service. read more

We love stopping here on the way home from a day of skiing or hiking on Mount Hood. The atmosphere is relaxed but a little upscale (cloth napkins!), and the staff is always friendly. The setting is cozy but not stuffy. There is a more formal dining room along with a good-sized bar. The dining room has nice booths for quiet dining, and the bar has plenty of tables, bar seating, and two quiet TV's if you want to watch sports. The food is reliably delicious. We especially like the salmon salad and fish and chips. Well-stocked bar. You can't go wrong here! read more

Haven't been in for while Wife tried patty melt with fries. She liked the flavor, fries OK. $20 I tried the chicken wing special app. Not good. Tiny wings, rubbery, way oversauced and $16. Not worth the money Mixed greens salad was fine, hard to mess up a salad $14 $5 fries were fine, looks like we got the bottom of the bag as most fries were too little to eat easily Service was fine read more

The Rendezvous Grill - Nettle chimichurri chicken. - New American Near Me - Welches, Oregon

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First time here with my wife and the food, service, and just the overall experience here was AMAZING!! We were greeted AT the door before we were all the way inside. Staff all had smiles and wonderful attitudes. We also got dessert to go....haven't tried either of them yet but a review may come for those as well If you're ever in this area, this is a MUST stop and try establishment. My burger was heavenly btw! read more

The Rendezvous Grill - New American Near Me - Welches, Oregon

We were looking for a place to eat while up here and ended up at Rendezvous. This is such a great place. I didn't see too much of the inside, we just walked through on our way to a patio table. The outside dining area was really cute, a lot of plants and flowers. Apps, entrees, dessert, we did the whole deal. Everything was great. I had Halibut piccata (not a permanent menu item) and it was better than anything I've had in the city in years. We also had crème brûlée for dessert which was delightful. My daughter loved her cheeseburger too. Our server Mandy was very nice and took great care of us. read more

They make a strong case as the best restaurant between Gresham and Bend! First, the venue is very charming. The servers were patient and kind, and both the owner and head chef visited tables. Our large party ordered too many dishes to remember, most were excellent. Be careful not to fill-up on the warm scrumptious bread. Wish I took more photos. The only slight let down was the Swiss Raclette. The cheese just didn't have enough pop. And while the Bourbon Molasses Glazed Pork Chop was delicious, the price point is just too high. However, prices for other menu items were fair. Worth your visit, especially for a special occasion. read more

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The new owners have done the impossible: made their mark while preserving the vibe and high food standards that Tom & Co. worked so hard to establish. Being longtime diners who fell in love with the 'Vous two decades ago, we were nervous about the sale. All doubt is gone. If you want a perfectly cooked piece of fish, an innovative soup, a fabulous steak, or just to be surprised, this is the place. I would rather make the 30-minute drive up the mountain from home to dine here than a 30-minute drive to any restaurant in downtown Portland. End of story, and it's a happy ending! read more

We live just north of Salem but had occasion to be in Welches to make a purchase. Since we had to go after my wife got off work we were there during dinner time and decided to follow a recommendation and try The Rendezvous Grill. The host greeting was a little awkward, but the food smelled good and the menu online was promising so we took our seat. After a few minutes we'd made our choices and waited for the waitress who finally brought us water, pointed out a couple things on the menu and said she'd be back. She wasn't "back" for 30 minutes. We'd watched as a larger party was seated, watered and their order taken. We tried to catch her attention to no avail. Had there been other options in town we would have left, but finally she came to us and was very apologetic, saying she had forgotten all about us and that she'd give us a free dessert to make up for it. She returned shortly to bring us bread then about 10 minutes or so later with our appetizers. Then at least another half an hour elapsed before our entrees arrived. The bread was outstanding. The crust was a good consistency and flavorful and the center was the perfectly soft, chewy texture I love. The Caesar salad had good fresh Romaine and a perfectly tangy, garlicky dressing. We had the fried artichoke hearts that were lightly breaded and fried to a crisp but not greasy texture. The garlic aioli had my favorite flavor of anything we had there. The appetizers gave us hope for a delectable meal, but when the Sous Vide Duck arrived (the main reason we endured the wait) it had a nice cherry wine reduction but it was rubbery chewy. I've had a lot of duck and I know it's dense and can be chewy, but not like this. This was a rather unpleasant texture, like you had just bitten into a kid's squish toy. The skin was supposed to be seared, but it wasn't as crispy as I was hoping. The flavor of the duck was good but with a $36 entree I expect amazing. The mashed potatoes didn't have a lot of flavor and needed salt and pepper for me to eat them. The squash and asparagus were nice, but had some textural issues and not a ton of flavor. We also had the New York Steak bites which were overdone and under seasoned. I can forgive a waitress for forgetting we were there, even though the wait time got extremely frustrating. But when the bread, salad and fried artichokes far outshine the high end entree and any kind of steak, I can't give it any more than 3 stars. Especially considering the price. The waitress made good on her promise to comp us with a free dessert, a key lime pie my wife had been craving and thoroughly enjoyed. But if we're ever up that way again, we'll make our dining plans for elsewhere. I don't normally like to give reviews like this, but this cost us valuable time, 1.5 hrs, as well as money and for that we expect much more. read more

We love the Shanghai Shrimp and the steak with gorgonzola cheese. New owners are very nice and they always have great specials.

We ordered our food to go but it was absolutely delicious. Would go back for happy hour and the chocolate pistachio bread pudding. read more

The Rendezvous Grill - Chocolate pistachio bread pudding- dense but not dry, absolutely delicious. - New American Near Me - Welches, Oregon

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Everything about this restaurant is perfect. The service is great and personable. The property is very nice and the food is well prepared and delicious. read more

The Rendezvous Grill - Beef fillet large scallop and three large shrimp with mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables. - New American Near Me - Welches, Oregon

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Enjoyed a lovely dinner here during a Labor Day weekend trip to Welches. I had the salmon with mango salsa while my husband enjoyed a New York steak. Meals were fresh, well prepared with generous sides of vegetables, and promptly served. The staff was kind and gave honest feedback when we asked about certain menu items. The sourdough bread served before our dinners came out was excellent, as was the lemon cheesecake we had for dessert. Ambiance was that of a casual country club. I would absolutely return on a future trip. A slightly wider wine list would round out the whole experience for me. read more

After a hiatus from the mountain cuisine scene, I ventured out last week for a dinner at the Rendezvous, yes, by myself. I chose to sit at the bar as it was after the dinner rush, and I heard friendly voices! Glad I made the choice. The dinner was superb! Ordered the Calamari and it was as fresh and delicious as if it came right from Monterey Bay! The New York Steak was delicious, but the potatoes were creamy and oh so yummy! Vegetables done just the way I like them, crisp but cooked! But the best part? Getting to know Tim, Alex, Karl (with a K!) and their incredible staff! Will I be back? Wild horses couldn't keep me away! Afterall, I live here too! read more

This is a very nice place. I had the roasted pork loin sandwich and substituted a side salad for fries. I also had a draft beer - a local Kolsch. The food quality was excellent, the pork was flavorful and the sandwich bread was fantastic. It really hit the spot. You can always tell a good place if the servers have been there awhile, and most of the servers and bartender were mid-adult age and seemed quite personable. There's a nice mix of both indoor and outdoor seating. Overall a top quality restaurant! read more

Food was good, we ordered fried calamari, fried oysters, salad, burger, and crème brûlée. The staff were pleasant and the service was fast.

The food here is delicious! Have only had takeout , ambiance seems good. Highly recommend the salmon and chips and the sweet potato Fries! Delicious! Service for take out was good. read more

We really adore The Rendezvous Grill. The atmosphere has two sides. The Tap Room for quiet conversation (my favorite) or the bar side for a more lively experience. All their food is fabulous, and beautifully plated. My Husband LOVES their salmon fish & chips. I love their burgers, ravioli, steaks, luxurious soups and generous salads. Their menu is seasonal and rotates often so check online before heading out to see what exciting gems they are offering that day. I HIGHLY recommend reservations on the weekend. The owner is gracious & kind, the staff attentive and friendly. ....Oh! Their desserts!! Ridiculously tasty. Try your best to save room! read more

The Rendezvous Grill - Their Tillamook Cheeseburger. Perfectly Cooked & Tasty! - New American Near Me - Welches, Oregon

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Friendly and professional wait staff, good food, and lovely desserts. Yelp won't post this unless I add more text, so here it is.

Excellent food! Really extraordinary considering it is in a small town on Mt Hood. Even the side salad was outstanding. I had the Kobe beef burger on a gf bun. I don't know how they make the gf bun so good but it might be the best I've ever had. Also had the sweet potato fries. Omg, it was beyond good. read more

The food was awesome and the staff was so polite. We went for my wife's 60th birthday and everything was perfect

Food was delicious. Wine was great! Service was also great. I don't remember what dish this was but it was so good. The sweet potato fries were also delicious! read more

The Rendezvous Grill - New American Near Me - Welches, Oregon

Our experience at this restaurant was very pleasant. We were able to meet the owner , Tim , who is extremely friendly and was warm and inviting to us. We were visitors to the area and he made us feel very welcome. The ambience was very nice and the food was delicious. The waitress was very attentive and friendly.I highly recommend !!!!! read more

Rendezvous was an amazing restaurant pre-COVID. And they have adapted to be an amazing restaurant during COVID. The rigatoni pasta was delicious. Burger and fries (skinny) were also delicious, both traveled ~7mins. The desserts are next-level and there is a special place in my heart for the peanut butter pie. read more

The service was great, and food was excellent. My daughter's kids meal were actually real food, I had some and it was really tasty. Not to mention the bathrooms were so clean, and so were the tables. I would give it six stars if I could! read more

This is amazing!! We haven't eat out for about 3 month and this place opened up. First restaurant post quarantine. I know on google it still says delivery only but we did sit at the restaurant table! The waiters and waitresses all wear face mask and they have definitely redesign the table so that every table is quite apart. Also, they said they dispose their menu after customers use it. Quite convenient. We came here after a hike so we are super hungry and had ordered way more food. For appetizer we ordered fried jalapeño calamari and side of string fries. The calamari is really good, and they do fry their lemon as well. First time I tried fried lemon, not sour at all but just refreshing! It actually becomes my personal favorite. It also coming with a light white dipping sauce. Not sure what exactly it is but never had anything like that before. And the fried are quite good, shoe string fries can never go wrong. For the main dishes, we ordered their burger and chicken piccata. The burger is great a bit over cooked. We swapped fries to sweet potato fries. It's quite tender inside and crispy out. Definitely worth it! The best part is the chicken Piccata! I can't tell you how good it is. I think that's one of their special so if you see it on the menu make sure you order it. Their chicken is so juicy and the sauce with capers is so thick and flavored. The vegetable come with the dish is a bit picked than normal boiled ones, which add on another layer of complexity. Overall, definitely a great place and worth to try! Also, if you don't want the food, it's a nice place to grab a beer post hiking as well! read more

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I really love the food here. The service is friendly and the drinks are usually pretty good. The desserts are usually really good too. I would recommend trying it :) I come back often. read more