Came back after our hike and we still love this place. View was beautiful today and food and drinks delicious. Happy to come back here. Service is friendly and they were busy and everything comes out so fast. read more

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Come for the view or the food, skip the beer. I've never been more disappointed in a brewery in quite some time. The Bridge of the Gods lager (BogLag) tasted similar to my disastrous attempt at home brewing. The other beers didn't have great flavor and were equally forgettable. We had the fries as we weren't terribly hungry. Very good- hot and delicious Views were stunning. Had a great view of the Bridge of the Gods and it would've been even better if the beer was halfway decent. read more

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The view here is great, and the place is dog‑friendly, but the service was honestly terrible. We stopped in during my husband's 50th birthday trip, excited for a nice lunch. Instead, we were ignored repeatedly. Our first server didn't greet us--she just pointed out the self‑serve water station. When I tried ordering a beer flight, she walked away mid‑order to ring up another table. The flight came out wrong, but I let it slide. After we moved to a better table and notified staff, my husband still didn't get his cider for 30 minutes. When I asked about it, the server just said "Ok" and walked off. I politely asked for a different server, who brought the cider and said she'd return to take our food order. She never came back. No one did. We sat for over an hour while other tables were served around us. It felt like we were being deliberately ignored. This experience ruined what should have been a special birthday lunch. We left without eating, and for only the second time in my life, I left no tip. I won't be returning. read more

Nice restaurant with lots of seating options. Outside seating has a nice view of the mountains and river. I got the pear and beet salad which was delicious. The service was quick and nice. Lots of trails around the area! read more

Thunder Island Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Cascade Locks, Oregon

Buffalo Cauliflower was amazing. Came for a beer and a quick appetizer. Service at the table was so so , It was a beautiful day . When we came In The bartender was amazing and friendly !!! Hadn't been there in awhile over all read more

We stopped in for lunch and a beer today and had a great time. View was excellent. Beer was outstanding. Food and service was excellent as well. I want to come back again when the weather is warmer to enjoy the outside area. Definitely recommend. read more

Thunder Island Brewing - Buffalo Cauliflower - Breweries Near Me - Cascade Locks, Oregon

Delicious food and drink, had and bacon jam burger which was fantastic but could of been made better with added bleu cheese. Also had the patty melt with onions and added grilled mushrooms yummy with added extra thousand island dressing. Worth the stop for beer or food or both. Know that the Jamaica Cider is sweet NOT tart. Good if you want sweet. Not what I expected but my husband liked it. read more

Thunder Island Brewing - Jamaica Cider is sweet NOT tart. - Breweries Near Me - Cascade Locks, Oregon

Good food. Not the usual bar food; loved the salmon bowl. Decent service, and awesome views. Will come back.

Solid stop to rest, eat, drink, and take in the beautiful views. They have a fantastic beer selection and highly recommend the Thunder Isand Lager. The food all looked good, reasonably priced, and they also serve what seems like a rotating soup. Today was a fresh caught Salmon Chowder, however, didnt get to taste it but sounded delish! The Bacon Jam Burger was pretty tasty, however, the star of the show believe it or not were the fries! We went during the week on a Wednesday and it also being in the off-season, we were able to get seated immediately. I can imagine this place gets packed during the summer months as the place is pretty big and they also have a tented area by the parking lot. read more

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Loved the buffalo cauliflower! Would 10000% order again. My friend had a Ruben which was great. Only problem was the tofu bowl. The tofu was oddly grilled and hard to chew, the bowl was dry at first because all the dressing was at the bottom. Tried to mix into the bowl but the dressing was also overly acidic for my taste. Great beers, great views, great atmosphere. Would go again! read more

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Great place to stop in, grab a flight of beers,some great food and enjoy the outdoors! Ample patio seating on the sun deck. Stunning views of the river and mountains. Perfect rest stop while on an afternoon car or bike adventure. Inside bar seats available too. Staff is welcoming and attentive. Delicious food options including vegan choices. Happy travels!! read more

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Busy nice location for an afternoon bite and beer with friends. Ample seating indoor and outdoor. Helpful staff. Got the Hazy (Rivers, Rails, and something?) and tasted the Boglag and a Blonde (Singing in the Rain?). All very tasty but for sure liked my hazy the best, flavorful but light and not overpowering. Also ordered the poutine and my group really loved it. Crispy fries, yummy savory gravy, could be even more cheese curds but what was there tasted good. read more

Thunder Island Brewing - Boglag, Hazy, Blonde - Breweries Near Me - Cascade Locks, Oregon

I was really surprised by how completely average this place was. We sat outside and the vibe with folks & their dogs seemed like a great place to be. However, the food was really average at best. Burger was standard, fries were not that great. The IPA I ordered was passable but nothing special. Finally, service was very slow though the place was not even half full. We eventually had to get up and find someone to check out when our waiter disappeared. I admit, I saw some negative reviews, but the logo looked cool & I wanted to snag some souvenir package goods on my road trip. Unfortunately, this wasn't' the place. read more

Thunder Island Brewing - Nice outdoor seating space, not such great food & beer. - Breweries Near Me - Cascade Locks, Oregon

We popped into this brewery after a weekend at the Skamania Lodge across the river. The food was so good and the views were even better. The bartenders were great and made a few other reccs on places to stop and see before leaving the area. They had outdoor and indoor seating and were kid and dog friendly with all the Sunday NFL football games going. Hell yeah! read more

My first visit to Thunder Island Brewing was both delicious and eventful. The Bacon Jam Burger was excellent, even if a little messy. The fries were perfect, including the sweet potato fries I stole from my friend. The strawberry cider was cold and hit the spot. As for the eventful part - I wish I knew our waitress's name, in order to give her proper credit. We saw a small child who was only partially dressed running down the side street towards the main road, in the rain. Without a second thought, our waitress ran outside, swooped him up, and brought him inside. She contacted the bar owner, who brought clean clothes and diapers for the child. No frantic parent/s came looking for this child, and by the time we left, a sheriff's deputy had arrived. Turns out our waitress is a superhero, and it's not every day you get a great meal served by a superhero. Head up to Cascade Locks to get yours! read more

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First trip to this location, we loved the old spot by the river. This is a very attractive venue, nice windows, great service and food. The beer is well crafted, the brown ale was excellent. The ciders are also quite good, interesting flavors, pomegranate was a nice choice. The apple cider was the real star though, do try it if you're a cider fan. Service was great, good team of staff. The food was nice and fresh, lots of healthy options as well as the naughty stuff one expects at a brew pub like poutine, yum. read more

Excuse the bad photo of the burger I forgot to take the picture before eating cuz i was so hungry. But the bacon jam wagyu burger was 10/10! I would definitely come back for their burgers!! The sweet potatoes were also fire, freshly made in house. Their jamaica cider is also very refreshing and better than any cider I've ever had since it's not sweet and brewed to perfection. They are dog friendly but the outdoor patio heater was broken but in the summer it won't be a problem. Bring a blanket or thick jacket if you are sitting outside to enjoy the view since it gets pretty windy. Everyone is also very nice here. read more

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This is a brewery in an area without many breweries nearby and close to trails filled with thirsty hikers. What I'm getting at, is that even if they were phoning-it-in and brewing passable beer, it would still be highly rated. This place doesn't NEED to brew amazing beer. But, dear reader, this place DOES brew amazing beer. Their West Coast Pilsner was one of the best beers I've had this year. Crisp, Clean, and Tropical. It's similar to a beer I brew that I call "Tropical Depression Pils". The food is good, but not great. It's typical brewpub fare. But if you've just hiked a ton of miles, it's the perfect treat. read more

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We got there En Route to the Cascade Locks. Since we relied on the Colombia Gorge express , this place was located very conveniently (for us) near the CAT bus stop. We got seating inside (as the patio view deck was full), enjoyed the ambiance and the wooden interiors. The beer was so refreshing, and the food was a decent size for sharing . Service was great even though place was really busy. There is a small play place for kids, and there's some merchandise available too. Must visit place, will definitely go back ! read more

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Nice second floor dining and outdoor deck. Pups welcome on the deck and they get their own bowl of water. Food was fresh and tasty. Views of the river, cliffs and mtn are best from the deck. read more

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The service was efficient and friendly! Their cheerful staff quickly readied a table for our family of six and two grandparents. The food was brought out quickly, and was really good. I am a foodie and loved this place. So thankful we found it! read more

Still a very nice place to visit. Service good, food good. The views are very nice. The place is nice. read more

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Wow this was amazing! I had the salmon bowl which was amazing and I ate 1/2. The next day my son ate the left overs and asked where I got it because it was so good! Saying a lot the day after. The fries were perfect! The ranch is made in house and was great. I air fried my left over fries and they were still great! Great portions and prices. I love the great food options! The staff are great, there is a kid area for the littles, games for all ages, and the must see is the view!!! That view is amazing while enjoying a local beer and amazing food. read more

Thunder Island Brewing - Salmon bowl - Breweries Near Me - Cascade Locks, Oregon

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Our group for 4 had two burgers, two Chili's. Burgers were ok, definitely not $20 worthy but edible. Chili was terrible. Probably the worst chili I ever had. It was a ton of tomatoes with a few beans and 6 tortilla chips for a bowl. To add insult the injury they also charge for sour cream lol. It was tasteless and I took two bites and even though we had just hiked, stopped eating. I used to like this place before it moved to a more trendy location. But whatever. The thing is, it feels like they are now driven by greed. If you are going to charge a decent amount, make it taste good and also don't nickel and dime n I took the leftover home and only after adding some more beans chicken sour cream and cheese it tastes something edible. Be better. You are going the wrong path by coasting on your location alone. Service was ok. They were a bit understaffed on a Saturday and you have to take care of your own water etc. read more

The food was delicious and the beers even better! Service and ambience did not disappoint. We hope to visit soon! read more

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I was pleasantly surprised to find a brewery with a menu like this in Cascade Locks. I tried the Kimchi Reuben and loved it! It was a unique twist on a classic sandwich and it was a great combination of flavors. I also appreciated how many non-beer options they had to drink. I loved the kombucha that I had. read more

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There are too many words, not enough attention. First, never expected this place based on on location. Did a hike around Multnomah Falls, seemed nearby. Please do not be fooled! Cascade Locks is a treasure trove for foodies. This is one of the few places that I literally went back to, to try the same dish twice! The dishes in question were the Kimchi Rueben, and the Ale Poached Pear and Beet Salad. The salad was ridiculous. I don't know how they can marry flavors so well, that pears and beets work. And how do you make a Reuben with kimchi? I will admit, the first time through, I was not convinced that this worked, but after the second time, I understood. Look, the deck is amazing, the service is amazing, the food is spectacular. This is a rare gem in an obscure place read more

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Had the schnitzel sandwich and the special wrap of the day. Both were delicious. Fries are crispy and good. Server asked if we wanted sauce and we said ketchup and ranch. They only brought one thing of ranch and charged $.75 for the other side. Which I find to be incredibly greedy. When we were waiting to be seated my husband cut his finger on a metal edge on the podium. We let the server know but she didn't care. read more

This has become an "always stop" when we're on the way to Hood River! There is usually a wait, especially during the summer, but we expect that and snag a beer and sit in the garden until it's our turn. We like all of their IPAs, both the seasonal and year round one. Bring back the Capri Sun IPA, please! Also like their food! Their bowls are the highlight, especially the salmon. I cannot recall the bowl they since removed but it had noodles and an egg in with a fantastic spicy sauce, I hope to see that again too. The restaurant is two storied with a bar downstairs and dining/another bar upstairs with outside seating. Service is always prompt and polite. read more

Really cool new building in Cascade Locks, OR. Dining room and bar are upstairs and it's a really cool space. For beer we did the 140 IPA and the Good Grief IPA. Both were excellent in their own way. Wife had the Kimchi Reuben which was spot on and I don't know why I would ever have a Reuben w anything but Kimchi from now on. I had the Kedai Pan Mee. Excellent noodle dish. Perfectly spicy. Overall, exactly the experience we were looking for after 3 hours in a car to get here. Well Done Thunder Island! read more

Thunder Island Brewing - Good Grief IPA (left) and 140 IPA - Breweries Near Me - Cascade Locks, Oregon

Tasty appetizers and brews. Nikki was a wonderful server--Friendly, quick, and accommodating. We highly recommend the buffalo cauliflower! read more

Thunder Island Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Cascade Locks, Oregon

Great food, great beers, wonderful scenery and location. Pork schnitzel sandwich was delicious. Loved the poutine. Fast, friendly service. read more

Thunder Island Brewing - Pork schnitzel - Breweries Near Me - Cascade Locks, Oregon

Real brewery on the ground floor, open, spacious dining area with stellar views on the 2nd floor. Very kid-friendly with kids menu and small play area. Great beer, tasty food but docked them 1 star for not-quite genuine Asian dishes. Five of us for beers and dinner yesterday including my 7 y.o. Grandson. Nice selection of beers, I ordered the saison which arrived promptly and was excellent. Grandson had chicken nuggets and fries which he judged were excellent, the fries are great! The rest of tried an assortment of bowls. I had the ginger tofu which had a delightful crisp coating on the tofu, but I missed a stronger ginger flavor. The salmon bowl is arguably the best of the bowls with a generous piece of fish. The somen pork noodle bowls was good, but disappointed that it came with rice noodles instead of wheat which somen should be. We ordered the mango sticky rice which I have had in numerous thai restaurants, but it was ordinary rice with a coconut cream sauce which made it almost a rice pudding texture. Tasty, but not truly sticky. Service was OK - our server was clearly a rookie, and once he took our order we didn't see him again until he brought the tab. We left fully and happy, but wishing for just a bit more. read more

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Cool place to hang out and have a beer or two, they have foosball table and friendly atmosphere.

Big airy place with outdoor seating & incredible views. Parking was limited but there is street parking. We talked with the host and sat inside because of course there was a waitlist for outside. We had to go to the bar for ordering, no biggie. Decent amount of things to choose from, had some buffalo cauliflower and salad that was delicious pear & beets, the beets were very cut small and not overpowering. All good and will be back. read more

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The four-star average seemed legit as we walked in (except for the pungent air of a brewery), but our rating went down steadily from there. We were seated at a table near a window in a tastefully decorated casual dining area. Several items were unavailable on the menu, including two of the items that contributed to our decision to visit. Tried a flight of four beer samples, leaving them all half-full because all of them were barely drinkable (despite ordering styles we usually enjoy). The Jamaica agua fresca was decent, though. Food looked good on the menu, but not so on the plate. We all ate half of our plates and asked for the check. Service was awkward and sporadic - I had to go to the bar to ask for help twice. The waiter didn't know what the rotating Taco Tuesday offer was, but came back to report: quesadillas (not... tacos?!?). We didn't get a bill; the waiter just ran our card for some untold total. No loss for us since we probably won't be in need of a meal in that town again, but had I known better I would have gone elsewhere. read more

Fun, popular and tasty Got lucky and grabbed 2 seats at the bar at 12:30pm on Saturday. When we left about an hour later there was quite the wait. I had the Amber and mom had the Golden. We aren't big beer drinkers but we enjoyed both and it quenched our palate. Plus it went great with the buffalo cauliflower and fried chicken sandwich we shared. They have indoor and outdoor seating. Parking is on the street. read more

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My friends and I stopped in here this past weekend, which was the weekend of a big 10k run in town. They were very busy so we had a lot more patience this time but I have been here 2 other times and they were almost as slow. So, if you don't have a lot of time, I would keep on looking for another place to eat. If you have time and patience and love good beer/cider, then this is the stop for you. From the time we were sat until we got our food, it took 55 minutes. Their pomegranate cider was OUT OF THIS WORLD. Crisp, delicious, tart with a tiny bit of sweet and oh so icy cold and refreshing. I wish they sold this where I live. The best cider I have ever tasted, tbh. My husband loved his juicy ipa and I took a taste and agreed it was also outstanding in flavor and body. The food was also very good. Every person in our party loved what they ordered. I had a pear and beet salad which was one of the best salads I have ever had. My husband raved about his burger. My friends had the reuben and they also loved it. I love a restaurant that knows how to make dips and sauces - it is pretty easy, so you know if they can do that, the food is also gonna be good. Their ranch dressing was absolutely delicious. AND the sweet potato waffles fries? YES, PLEASE. The prices are reasonable for the portion sizes. The only thing that would make this restaurant better would be to have more staff so the wait time wasn't so long to get your food but I imagine it can be tough retaining staff in the small town of Cascade Locks. read more

After a brief but amazing visit to Multnomah Falls, headed further east to Cascade Locks and the Thunder Island Brewing Company. Enjoyed the Grilled Chicken Bowl and a Toffee Trail English IPA. Good choices for sure and the views are amazing. read more

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Overpriced tasteless food with grim service. Don't go!!!! They don't do separate checks, no free WiFi. My salmon bowl was tasteless and overcooked. My friend's fries were obviously burned. And wait, automatic 20% tip added to the bill. I expected so much better. read more