I can't say enough good things about the food and service here! We initially sat indoors because there weren't any tables available on the patio, but as soon as one opened up, we moved outside to enjoy the gorgeous view of the Columbia River. It was stunning and made the experience even better. I had the Jamaica hard cider, and it was so good that I had to buy a crowler to take home, i brought it back to California! The Blackened Chicken Sando was amazing!! It was perfectly seasoned and full of flavor. I paired it with a side salad, which was also great. My kids ordered burgers and fries, and husband Bacon Jam Burger. Between the breathtaking views, outstanding service, delicious drinks, and incredible food, this place exceeded all of our expectations. I highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area. read more

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This is our go-to spot in Cascade Locks. The space is huge and there's a patio upstairs with a killer view of the bridge. It's the perfect spot to enjoy the weather and grab a bite after a hike. The menu is mostly burgers with some salads and rice bowls. My daughter and I split a salad and the Deluxe Burger. The burger was good, pretty solid, nothing special to note. The fries were really good and it seems like their sweet potato waffle fries are really popular, we saw them on almost every table. The Caesar was a very large portion, but a little too heavily dressed. It was also not a super flavorful dressing. Overall, this is a solid option if you are in town! read more

Disappointing Experience at Thunder Island Brewing We stopped at Thunder Island Brewing in Cascade Locks for lunch on our way home, and unfortunately, the experience was one we won't be repeating. From the moment we arrived, our server seemed genuinely unhappy to be there. He was dismissive, condescending, and rude throughout the entire meal. When my husband asked for a beer recommendation, hoping for some guidance on what to try, our server simply said he didn't know and handed him the beer list. When I asked about the root beer, he responded, "I don't know, we just changed it today," without offering to find out. They have a self-service water station, which I would normally have no issue with, except the water was warm. When we asked for ice water, our server brought us a cup of ice rather than an actual glass of water. The food itself was decent--nothing exceptional, but satisfactory. Unfortunately, even there, we had issues. I ordered a side of sauce that never arrived, and my dad requested waffle fries but received traditional fries instead. This could have been remedied had our server checked on us at all during the meal. After our food was dropped off, our server walked by our table multiple times but never checked on us. He didn't come back to see how everything was until we had completely finished our meals. The experience became even more frustrating when we went to pay. We discovered we had been charged for the sauce I never received. When I brought it up afterward, our server initially told me, "I don't have a machine on me," rather than offering to find someone who could help. I requested a manager. After getting the machine, he asked me multiple times what I hadn't received and then asked, "Are you wanting me to reverse it?" Yes. Obviously. I was charged for something I never received. He then explained that there was no way for him to verify whether I had actually received the sauce or not. Eventually, after three employees became involved, the charge was reversed. What was most disappointing was that there was never an apology or even an acknowledgment from our server that the situation had been handled poorly. Then, when my dad went to pay, he asked to pay in cash and was told our server wasn't sure if they could accept it. My dad handed him a $100 bill, only to be told he couldn't provide change. At that point, we decided we had experienced enough. Before leaving, I spoke with what I believe was a manager and explained what had happened. He was apologetic and listened to our concerns, which I appreciated. Since we aren't local, there wasn't really anything he could offer to make the situation right and honestly, that wasn't what I was looking for. I simply wanted to share our experience because the issue wasn't one small mistake. It was the consistent lack of attentiveness, professionalism, and willingness to help throughout the entire meal. The food was fine, but good food doesn't make up for consistently poor service. Unfortunately, after this experience, Thunder Island Brewing would not be a place we would choose to return to. read more

Must try: Bacon Jam Burger and Beer Flight! Why: Awesome place to enjoy some beers and a burger with a nice view of Bridge of the Gods! I tried 6 different beers and ciders. Personal favs were Bridge of the Gods Lager, Open Water American Wheat, and Jamaica Hard Agua Fresca Cider! Also loved the Bacon Jam Burger with Sweet Potato Waffle Fries! I appreciate the large slices of tomato in the burger. The Garlic Aioli sauce was excellent with the waffle fries. Scrumptious meal with refreshing beer! Notes: All the workers were welcoming, friendly, and attentive. My waiter was also helpful and provided great suggestions. Loved the outdoor patio area with a view of the bridge. It was a breezy day and overcast so the sun was beating down on us yet, which made for an enjoyable lunch. Def worth a stop on my road trip to Mt Hood! read more

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When we arrived, we were nervous because all the seating looked like it was upstairs. I am disabled and using Chair so we almost left. I went inside and they had a big lovely elevator. I made it upstairs no problem. We were seated at a nice table with a good view, There were six of us and we all had different burgers and everybody was how good they were. I had fries and a burger, and the fries were done perfectly. The insides were hot and potato while the outside had a crisp snap to them. They were beautiful. My burger was done perfectly and was absolutely delicious. Everybody was pleased with what they had and I was so happy. The servers were also extremely nice and helpful. I will be sure to come back here again when I'm in town. read more

Thunder Island Brewing - A very delicious deluxe burger! - Breweries Near Me - Cascade Locks, Oregon

We stopped by for lunch after hiking in the area. There is seating both indoors and outdoors. I ordered the salmon bowl and was slightly disappointed. The salmon itself was a bit dry, and the bowl came with so much cabbage and not enough rice. I would also ask for the soy ginger glaze to be on the side because the bottom of my bowl was drowning in it, which made the last few bites undesirable. The fries, however, were delicious. Get the fries! Overall, I'd give this a 4.5/5, mainly due to the fries and the service being kind and friendly! read more

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The view and location is the highlight of this place. It's nearby many hikes and looks out onto the Columbia river. The menu is pretty standard brewery food, with a few more interesting options. I got the kimchi reuben with sweet potato fries. The fries were crispy and I really enjoyed the smokey chipotle aioli. The kimchi reuben had barely any kimchi sauerkraut and therefore lacked kimchi flavor. The corned beef was on the drier side and I wish there was more thousand island dressing. The service was not the best. Our server was dry and struggled to give drink and menu recommendations read more

Thunder Island Brewing - Kimchi Rueben with sweet potato fries - Breweries Near Me - Cascade Locks, Oregon

Thunder Island is a great stop. Parking is the biggest challenge you'll have here. The lot is awkward. Inside the place is HUGE! Tons of seating. We got a table by the window with a nice view of the river. Our server took our order fast and it was about 5 minutes until the food hit the table. My burger was tasty, cooked well and was loaded with fresh toppings. The fries were crisp and hot. The drink options were great, I had a nice pomegranate cider. All the food options were good. Great view, great service, good food! read more

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The food was good, but I just didn't really understand the vibes. It's like half American food (burgers and fries) and then random fusion Korean food (bibimbop bowls, kimchi reuben, etc). The server was nice, the views are cool. It's a fun sort of millennial hipster hangout that I can see the locals enjoying or in our case, travelers passing through. 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 jamaica cider on craft was delicious! Delightful dog-friendly patio with views of Bridge of the Gods. Tofu bowl was disappointing. The fried tofu was on a bed of shredded cabbage mixed with sparse rice. The meal was not filling and lacked substantial flavor. 4 stars are for the patio, view and cider! read more

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The Bacon Jam Burger was outstanding--juicy, flavorful, and perfectly balanced with the bacon jam and melted cheese. The sweet potato waffle fries were crispy and delicious. Great food, great atmosphere, and friendly service. Definitely worth the stop! read more

Thunder Island Brewing - Bacon Jam Burger - Breweries Near Me - Cascade Locks, Oregon

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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I have ate here 3-4 times. Great food and service each time! Last night I had the pulled pork sandwich & it was amazing! The BBQ sauce is so tastey. I want it again today! You need to try their mushroom soup! It was light and packed with so much flavor. I would definitely try it again! We shared the Bog Lag and we thought it was really good. A light summer beer. It was perfect on a warm night. I am sure we'll be back! Love eating in Cascade Locks. read more

Beers are good and great variety. We especially liked the YaYa Ee IPA, bridge of the gods larger and the rivers road and rails ipa. The service was great and the speed of the food from order to delivery to our table was really fast. The food was ok nothing overly fantastic, the thunder pork sandwich was very good though. Burgers are alright but not super. The location has beautiful view of the Columbia river. We will stop to try new beers in the future. read more

In the area at lunchtime...darn. The weather was nice so we sat in the patio. Beautiful view. Service was quick and very nice. Easy ordering and the food came out quick. Everything looked great and tasted just as good. No opportunity for drinks (it was the middle of the work day), but the offerings looked great. read more

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To start with great is really enjoyed the views and has a good selection of beers. The food was a little underwhelming though. The salmon was overcooked on the outside but luckily wasn't dry. There also wasn't much flavor to anything in the bowl besides the salmon so really needed the siracha and soy sauce I was putting on it. read more

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

Checked out this brewery after a hike in the gorge and was not disappointed! Super friendly staff and nice interior restaurant. We opted to sit outside in their beer garden (seat yourself area). Got a hard Agua Fresca (so refreshing and delicious) and a beer flight. Standouts were the Festbier and the Witibier. Also the "small" side of sweet potato fries was a great value, loved how thin and crispy they were and appreciated all the sauces you could choose to go with them. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area! read more

Thunder Island Brewing - Beer flight! (4 for $12) - Breweries Near Me - Cascade Locks, Oregon

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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

Stopped in with a large group. The restaurant was not busy and service was slow and inattentive. Food came with very large portions we couldn't possibly finish! Nice location right on the river - lots of seating inside and out. read more

It was a little chaotic coming in and realizing downstairs is to go and upstairs is seated/table ordering. Waiter was fast/direct - not too outgoing or friendly Food came out warm and fresh - order was slightly off with not adding bacon as requested. But was charged and they kindly took it off. After 15 minutes of not seeing ant staff finally got up and tracked down our own ketchup. Same with tab - after about 10+ minutes of being done had to find and flag down someone (not our waiter) to cash out. I would give a 3.5 out of 5 but doesn't give an option for 1/2 star and I don't think it was bad enough for 3 read more

We went for dinner with our puppy and sat on their patio that overlooks the Columbia River. It was mostly shaded. The food and beer were solid and came quickly. It did take a while to get our order in. They were really dog friendly with a dog menu and bowls. 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

Omg the best Chicken Sando Sandwich ever!!! A must stop place for a beer and delicious food, and great views. Service is most excellent too.

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

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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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

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

Everything/one was wonderful, views amazing. Salad was good, added blackened chicken but it was super dry. 1st time trying such dry chicken for an extra $6. Burger was delicious. My dress got ripped/snagged at the end of the table as it rubbed against when I pushed my chair out getting ready to leave so that was a bummer the tables weren't lacquered a bit more under the end / edge of the table. It's a minor thing but hope it doesn't happen to other people. read more

Thunder Island Brewing - Pinot Poached Pear & Beet Salad added blackened chicken ~ ask for not dry chicken though - Breweries Near Me - Cascade Locks, Oregon

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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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

Thunder Island Brewing - Kimchi Reuben | Instagram: @telephonesmoothie - Breweries Near Me - Cascade Locks, Oregon

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