"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!

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.

We had a fantastic experience at Waterhouse Taphouse! Dinner was great, and everything came out…read moresmoothly despite our large group. A special shoutout to our server, Robin, who handled our party of 35 people incredibly well. She was organized, attentive, and kept everything running seamlessly. Managing a group that size isn't easy, and she made it look effortless. Highly recommend both the restaurant and asking for Robin if you're dining with a big group!

Beautiful atmosphere. For drinks, Ordered the butterfly's…read morerest and it was a must!!! Delicious. Had 5 total. Plenty beers on tap. We had a reservation for 2:15 on Valentine's day. Intentionally set earlier in the day understanding the significance of the day. (Been together over 20 years.) When we arrived my husband kindly requested a window table with view of the water. The woman taking the reservation info advised that she would try, but "so busy" etc. We were sat at a half circular booth that was facing water but set back from water. I just want to note there were 7 tables open at window seating. 3 of which were 2 tops. We did have 3, so essentially for us, 4 EMPTY tables could have accommodated our request. 2 remained empty the entirety of our meal. So I just can't understand why this request wouldn't be granted. Waitress we were assigned was amazing. On top of things, refills etc. We got the wing appetizer, cheese curds, and the wedge salad as appetizers. They were all good. The wings I would get with no sauce. The sauce on them was very ketchup reminiscent. For the entrees we both did the steak frites. Fries were amazing. The steak was sooooo tough. Medium rare didn't save them. Our child got the half pizza and demolished. For dessert we got the cookie with ice cream and the valentines special cheesecake. Both were delicious. Overall 3.5. Could use some help at front. If you don't realize you have that many free tables and could easily accommodate a paying customer the table they prefer, it just simply doesn't make sense. At the end, I did ask manager why we wouldn't be able to sit where we requested and there really was just no good reason. It was just a shrug like it was a busy day. Like I guess maybe saving for make believe guests?? LOL unreal. It's not often I would question things. But this was just absurd. Again, I need to say, our waitress was amazing. Food was fine. Just a very weird experience as far as seating. Like who are you saving those seats for?? Anywho. Enjoy!

Dropped in to this little brewery on a whim. I need to trust my whims because this is a good find…read more Looking out on the Columbia River while drinking bready Vienna Lagers and tasty Pale Ales is a great way to spend an evening in St. Helens, Oregon. Throw in a juicy beer bacon jam burger, and this place is hard to beat. An unanticipated treat for this beer/food/travel writer!

We stopped by for lunch with friends and pups. This place has good food and beers and friendly for…read morepups. Beautiful view outside seatings with fire pit, so we sat outside and enjoyed the view and company. I had a beer flight with their popular, tasty, and colorful beers. My favorite was "in the middle of nowhere" (juicy IPA). We ordered burgers and salads. I had pork belly soup and salmon shoulder grilled which were delicious. We ordered at the bar and they served to table. Great service, friendly and attentive. Our pups had a good walk around the area after meal. Nice time to all.

Emma our server very cordial and great personality…read more Answered many questions our group of eight had about beer and pizza. Ambience was good, not real noisy as we sat in main dining room.

Tried this place with a friend for the first time Sunday. Didn't realize until we sat down that the…read moremenu was limited mostly to pizzas, but I was more surprised to find that the only nonalcoholic drink you could get besides water was root beer and kombucha. No iced tea or other soft drinks available. The inside lacked warmth so we opted to sit outside because it was a nice day, but didn't realize how noisy it would be with cars accelerating so much right next to you at the corner, forcing us to stop our conversation a half a dozen times. That being said, the service was good and the pizza was delicious. I just think that they can expand their menu a bit at least with nonalcoholic drinks offered.

Okay, so my husband and I are old - BUT - we're not going to act old because we visit fabulous…read moreplaces like this! We were greeted by the Steviest of Steves - who is a font of brewmaster information! We learned of this brewery while attending the Squirrel Festival (which featured a beer garden.) We made it to the actual brick and mortar - today - and could kick ourselves for not visiting a few years ago! Great beer, great service & ambiance. The environment is awesome! If you like beer (really GOOD) beer, do NOT pass this spot up! Enjoy cool murals? There is one here - but look *closely. Friendly patrons too. Kudos to Explorer Brewing! You're a gem, truly of what this community needs more of!

What a great brewery! Great atmosphere, taproom, and tender. Love the selection of swag and got…read morestickers! Best small town brewery around. Will be back!

Food: 2 piece halibut fish and chips, $31 Best I have every had fish AND chips. Small coleslaw…read moreserved with it but I didn't trust eating that. $2 for a .79 cent bottled water as would NOT give me tap water?? Serivce: not great, nothing to rave about. Walk up order at window, pickup our order when they yell your name at window but ASKED for a tip. They didn't get one. Two of us shared the one meal (mostly because of price for us as we havee a limited budget and had never been there so didn't know what to expect. It was enough for both of us to be very satisfied!) Ambiance: this is a great place. My 2nd time there and lots to see. Indoor seating. Don't like "community bathrooms" but places have to make space for those who don't know which bathroom to use, I understand. Outdoor beer garden and had live music tonight! The fish market next door is a place to visit just to be overwhelmed!! I will be ordering all fish from here in the future.

I haven't been here in a while. When I heard it was Halibut season- I took the drive…read more So happy we do. Three big pieces of fresh halibut with the perfect crispy coating. Delicate flaky deliciousness inside. Fries are always good. Crispy not greasy. Good coleslaw. Very generous with their tartar sauce. My husband had a nonalcoholic beer and I had one Pilsner from Leavenworth. Delicious. Don't tell everybody because it's already very busy:)

The ambiance is inviting and creative. Allison was awesome…read moreand knowledgeable helped me to make decisions on what to order. She was easy to talk with and her suggestions were perfect. Their selection of beer is good with a variety of local Washington and Oregon beer and cider. I always prefer beer on tap. I believe they have 18 on tap. The menu was inviting making it difficult to choose. I chose the brisket. The flavors were spot on. I look forward to returning and trying another item in the menu and having a beer on tap.

Updated 2023 Review - Great place to grab a beer and a bite to eat. Often they have music on…read moreFridays or Saturdays. Music isn't loud you can still have a conversation with your party. Food is always good seriously no complaints. Beer has rotating taps and there's always something you can find. Definitely a great place to visit.