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

Decided to check out this spot after a day of hiking. There was parking behind the restaurant which was convenient. We were told it was a 30 min wait for a table for 2, which was fine because we spent the time sitting outside on the tables. Once we got the text to know that our table was ready, we had to wait another 45 minutes for our burgers to come out. We had to flag down the waiter to ask about the delay, and we disappointed that we were not updated during our wait time, and felt very ignored. We understand that they were busy, but would have appreciated check ups for drink refills or if we needed anything during our wait. Once we got our food the burgers were delicious, and did not disappoint. read more

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Our first visit here! Food: Many choices that would satisfy vegetarians and meat lovers! The taste is like an Asian fusion with some entrees. Very well done that will make you want more. Try their salmon bowl or their pork sandwich. Or anything on the menu! Even the pickles were top notch. Portions are large. Parking: There's a lot, so no worries or you can park on the street. Service: Friendly and welcoming. We felt very comfortable. Ambiance: A bit louder than some restaurants because the space is large. Seating is upstairs. No worries if you want to skip the hike up the stairs because they have an elevator. Wish we lived in this area, because we would frequent this restaurant weekly! read more

Thunder Island Brewing - Salmon bowl with ginger soy dressing. Fresh and delectable! - Breweries Near Me - Cascade Locks, Oregon

OMGOSH it is amazingly good. Get the Rueben whatever you do it was phenomenal!! Several year round beers, and great atmosphere.

Love this place for the views of the Bridge of the Gods and the Columbia River Gorge. Probably the best views in Cascade Locks as far as bars/restaurants go. They do have a couple wines for non beer drinkers. Ginger tofu bowl was tasty as well read more

A great spot to have lunch after hiking any of the beautiful trails by Multnomah Falls. The servers are all friendly, the place is super welcoming to families with young children and a huge plus with all the beer and wine selection. Lots of customers including myself ordered the salmon bowl. Waffle cut sweet potato fries to share with the table. Come and visit this spot. Parking is easy with their lot in the back and plenty of street parking. read more

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

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Unique menu items such as Avocado Hummus which was quite tasty even if the pairings were some vegetables that were a bit underripe and completely uneatable due to unable to even put my teeth through it. The small bread pieces was fine enough and with some tortilla chips from another plate that a person i was with had, I was able to eat the delicious hummus. We were there on Saturday Sept 6, 2025 around 7:45P. We would have talked to our male server about it, but boy he was a pretentious and arrogant guy. From the moment we entered, the bartender was snippy when asking where it would be appropriate to enter and sit with a small dog and then when we found our own table near the back stairs, so the dog could come up, then the pretentious server who finally visited us nearly 15 minutes after waiting. There was hardly anyone in the inside dining and a couple occupied tables on the patio. We had to go find menus on our own. When the server finally came about we asked about certain drinks on the menu whether they were more fruity or more dry or whatever, the server was so put out to answer any of it. The food came via a food runner timely enough and we again had to go find silverware and condiment's on our own from a table in the inside dining. The male server came back by about 8:408 ish, asked if we were done, not how the food or service was and another young lady came a bit later and cleaned the table. Now another 15 minutes past after the cleaner came before still yet another female server came by and said they were closing asked if we were alright and was wanting something. We said the check as no one else came back. She whipped out a machine right then and we settled and left. They closed at 9 and there were still a number of other customers there, so its not like we just came in and had sat down. We honestly tried to engage and simply it was cold feeling and neglectful service. To sum up. food seemed fine but I would not go back due to the extreme lindifferent service and that pretentious male server, get a life and cut the snob attitude. It seemed overall there was just a big snippy vibe-through the whole place with employees. Maybe I would try again, simply because they seem to have a good menu and a good selection of drink drinks which we did enjoy. read more

Amazing food, great beers, and the view was beyond incredible. I'd go here a hundred nights in a row read more

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Food was amazing!!! I had best burger I think I've ever had!! Service was very good everyone was very polite and we got our food fast!! I was so happy that my furbaby was invited and welcome. read more

Beer is pretty good and the setting is lovely. The food is ok. The staff though are miserable, no smiles, no chit chat. Maybe head somewhere else. read more

Absolutely. What a great place. This particular day they had music inside. They have a wonderful deck overlooking the water and beautiful trees. The service was exemplary. Friendly, efficient and well informed of what was available at the brewery. There were three of us and we all ate something different. Delicious delicious delicious. My husband has been a homebrewer for years, and the beer that he drank Syd was top-notch. Delicious as well. We live in Hillsboro... We will make the drive to do this again. TV read more

Nice experience out on their deck. Their menu is a little limited but the food they do have (burgers etc) was pretty good. Good beer. Friendly service especially for a tourist type place. I will definitely return next time I'm in the area! read more

Thunder Island has a perfect view for a burger on the gorge. Getting a drink at the bar is super quick and great service, the food took a little bit to come out since it was super busy and the food was really good. read more

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Beautiful location. The waitstaff wasn't overly attentive or friendly - the bartenders were more welcoming. The food was phenomenal! We had a burger and a tofu bowl. The crispness of the air fried tofu over micro greens and rice - made it light but still filling . The ginger soy sauce was wonderful - and not over powering. I enjoyed it so much/ that I went back the next day on our way out of town / just to get another one to go! I would eat this weekly ! Highly recommend! read more

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A couple of us and our dogs came on a Saturday afternoon after hiking nearby. Parking was a little difficult to find, and we still had to wait 20 minutes for a table on the patio. Another option had been to order and bring things out to the picnic area! I got the (seasonal) hibiscus lime cider and loved it. The chips and salsa + guac was huuuge and filled us up before we got our meals. I ordered the kimchi Reuben. The sweet potato waffle fries are amazing, but the sandwich felt a little dry. The kimchi not as spicy as I'd expected! My partner got the garlic aioli dip with his fries and it is a must. We really liked the friendly atmosphere and the views all around! read more

Thunder Island Brewing - Kimchi Reuben, garlic mushroom herb burger - Breweries Near Me - Cascade Locks, Oregon

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The new Thunder Island Brewing space is beautiful! Plenty of space downstairs in the parking lot where you can enjoy the scene there but it's all about the upstairs area for the view you get. Fortunately we came at opening so we had the pick of spots and had the perfect spot overlooking the water under a shaded area. As for food be sure to get their fries (standard or their loaded fries). They seem to have a coating so they are incredibly crispy while being so fluffy on the inside. Great to hold the sauce without getting soggy too quickly. I would also recommend the blackened chicken sando on the menu. The chicken portion was huge and the toppings of the bacon, avocado, greens, etc comes out to be a balanced meal - especially after a hike. There was nice spice with the chicken as well and the bread was able to hold everything together with each bite. I ate the whole thing on my own but you can probably save half for later if you wanted. I just went with a kolsh to wash it down but try their sampler if you want to try a bit of everything. read more

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After long day after going to the Multnomah Falls, we were pretty hungry and see what's around the area. Decided to try out this place. Upon our arrival, restaurant is upstairs and they brew their own beer on the first floor. I decided to go with the garlic herb mushroom burger and made so adjustments which our server gladly accommodated. Hands down one of the best and juicy burger I've had and those sweet potato fries are just as good too! Although one thing I didn't like and could opt it out next time is the thyme, rosemary, oregano flavor. It's a tiny bit overpowering but other than that still a good decent burger. The pork schnitzel was good and was afraid it was dry given how thin it was but nope. Both were very good and flavorful!! So glad we decided to try this joint! If it wasn't windy we would've def did the outdoor dining and enjoy the beautiful view while we had our late lunch. Def a must try place!!! Delish! read more

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When you're in the Columbia River Gorge near Cascade Locks - thirsty and hungry from a day of playing. This is one of my favorite places. This is the new building and location. It's a very contemporary two-story brewery with a bar and kitchen delivering some really good grub. Wrap around outdoor patio with views of the columbia River. Great for a meet-up of fodies and hop heads. Beer is cold cold cold on a hot hot hot day 90º plus yesterday. IPA is great. We had the vegan chili with lots of delish beans and a scrumptious wild salmon with micron greens over jasmine rice and cabbage. Plenty of menu options for meat eaters and vegans. read more

Very great selections of beers, taste fusion foods and excellent views. Customer service is on and off; a little slow last time even not busy. Highly recommended if anyone go by that area read more

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I've been wanting to checkout Thunder Island Brewing for sometime now, but every time I drive by they were packed. Good for them but not so good for me when you are out on a day trip with limited time. We decided to try again and stopped by in late afternoon and were able to get right in. We order our drinks - beer and cider and both were great! They have a ton of options on the drink menu so everyone should be able to find something to drink. For dinner we ordered the cauliflower bites and Kimchi Reuben with sweet potato waffle fries. All three items were fantastic and I loved the Reuben sandwich. It was full of flavor and yummy kimchi. The service was great and the views of the trees and scenic area were amazing on a beautiful fall day day. I can't wait to go back and try more beers and other food options. read more

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We tried TIB on a Saturday right before noon and sat inside as there was a 20 minute+ wait for the outdoor area. It looked very nice out there but the inside was just fine with us, post-hiking. Though the AC almost seemed too high. We receive prompt and friendly service, not over the top or underwhelming. I ordered the blackened chicken sandwich and my husband had their house burger but asked to get the double patty smashed burger version. My chicken sandwich was great! It was just right in all the ways it needed to be and the fries were quite good as well. There wasn't an excessive amount of fries either, which was refreshing. My husband's burger was huge and they definitely weren't smashed. That was about the most disappointing part of the experience. Otherwise it was great! Glad we got there when we did because when we were leaving, there was a line going down the stairs! read more

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Came here with my parents after the lake, and it was a great ambience! The outdoor patio was relatively quiet and had a nice fan/mist to keep cool. We also brought our small dog. The service was good as well! The chicken bowl was good, but not amazing. The fries, on the other hand, were fantastic! Would definitely return. read more

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

Lunch was had here whilst on the road to Stevenson. I and my lady were well greeted and promptly seated. The Mexican lager is light and refreshing. The buffalo chicken wrap is ok. Perhaps a touch too much sour. The ginger tofu bowl is really good I am also a fan of the sweet potato waffle fries. They're not really prepared there other than deep fried, but they're good. It's a great place to stop in after a hike or on the way somewhere. I'll be back. read more

Way busy Sunday Menu is not interesting. Salad Burgers 16 bucks. Went to the fish place up the street. read more

Good food, great service and the view is amazing! I highly recommend stopping in cascade locks read more

We had two excellent brews I had the brown ale and my sis had the octoberfest beer special. Both were tasty less hoppy than the ipa selections They have a nice view and deck for outside eating Service was friendly but slower than some resturants They allow you to split a meal and get an extra plate for free. The house salad of mixed greens was tasty but mostly croutons and cheese Parking was at a premium and we had to park on the street and it was October. Can't imagine what it was like in the summer read more

Very much enjoyed our stop here for a bite to eat and drink after a hike in the gorge. The service was friendly and attentive and the food quality was exceptional. read more

What a great place! Good food & beverages! Awesome views of the Columbia River! Pleasant and friendly waitstaff! What could be better than all that?! For my 70th birthday, a couple of friends took me on a road trip to Eastern Oregon (thank goodness for friends, right?) and our first night's dinner was right here at Thunder Island. We were pretty hungry after our drive and Thunder Island did not disappoint. Between the three of us, we ordered a salad, a bowl and a burger, along with a glass of beer, a flight of beers and a glass of cider. The salad was the Poached Pear & Beet Salad, the bowl was the Ginger Tofu Bowl and the burger was the Bacon Jam Burger - all super tasty and filling! We sat in the outside patio area because we had a couple of dogs with us but even without the dogs, if you can sit outside, do. Our window for good weather in the PNW is fairly short so we should never miss a chance to sit outside whenever we can. The view of the river is probably more spectacular from inside upstairs, but man, sitting outdoors when we can is the best thing ever, right? read more

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Stopped in after a 22 mile bike ride to grab a beer and some fries. Basically just wanted snacks. Did see someone order the kimchi rueben which looked good. If I was hungrier, I would have ordered that. Was immediately seated out in the 2nd story deck with a nice view of the Bridge of the Gods. Fast, friendly, good service. Beer was good, but I'll be honest I've had better. Dog friendly and you can bring you dog onto the deck to be next to you. Would definitely recommend and go back. read more

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This was the cherry on top of an already amazing day of an amazing day of doing the rail bikes in Hood River. We stopped by here to have some snacks. We were hoping there might be a happy hour, but no such luck. However, the prices are reasonable so it's all good. We had buffalo cauliflower, chili caesar salad, and a beer tasting. All was good, and the staff was friendly and efficient. It was a little hot the day we went so we opted for an inside table, but on a cooler day, the patio would be a great option, as it offers beautiful views of the Columbia. read more

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

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Love the vibes here, just off the street and by the river and Bridge of Gods. We sat outside, and was the perfect weather. Service was great as well, and beer was tasty. We got the chips with guacamole and salsa, which were nice corn tortilla chips with a good crunch. Great place to hangout, also have TVs inside showing sports with bar seating. read more

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

Their food is really tasty! Sweet potato fries is sweet, chicken in the canju chicken sando is not dried. Salad is very good too. Beets taste fresh, walnut coated with sugar, yellow raisin is special, red wine vinaigrette dressing tastes great! Kumchi sandwich is uniq, as a Asian I prove it waiting time is not bad. They have a play room so easy to kill the time. Waitress is very sweet serve on time! Indoor and outdoor have plenty seating with Great Lake view! 5 out of 5. read more

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

Stopped by after a hike to grab some grub on our way back to Portland. It was such a nice day out and we noticed outdoor patio seating on the upper floor and it reeled us in. Great friendly energy and they seem to be dog friendly which is always nice We started off with a flight. My boyfriend had never been to the Pacific Northwest before so he was excited to try out the breweries. The server did a great job of giving her recommendations and was overall a real sweetheart. We ordered a Caesar Salad to share. I had the Blackened Chicken Sando & he had the Kimchi Reuben. Both were delicious and we took the rest home because of how filling they were. Would definitely recommend to try the sweet potato fries with garlic aioli dipping sauce. The only thing missing was I wish they had more appetizer choices. Pretzel with cheese would've definitely hit the spot ;) read more

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Wow can't wait to go back! Highly recommend: poutine, bacon jam burger with sweet potato fries, Caesar salad, all the IPAs! Great little kid corner with toys. Staff was knowledgeable and friendly. read more

Hopefully it's an outlier staff member but the service our group received at this brewery was the worst experience I've had dining out. I brought 4 friends from back home who were visiting Oregon for the first time and was so excited to take them here. Our experience is disappointing because the food we all had was outstanding, the patio views are great and it's dog friendly. It was Labor Day and not much was open in Cascade Locks so the long wait time is not a big deal. However, the server we had on the outdoor patio was extremely rude and disinterested in being there. After waiting 45 minutes for a table and another 40 minutes for our food to arrive, the food runner dropped off our food and a meal for one member of our group was missing. After sharing that with the runner, she disappeared and almost 10 minutes later we were still waiting for anyone to come back. We watched staff walk by us, including our waiter without checking in. We had to stop him as he walked by to ask about the status of the meal. We asked if maybe they forgot our friend's meal and his response was "oh, well I didn't forget it". He looked at the little scanner thing and said "well we don't have any more of your meal". It was busy and understandable if certain items ran out, but if that was the case no one offered her to order something different and he didn't even apologize for any confusion or that we apparently waited 40 minutes to learn she couldn't have that meal while the rest of us had ours. He walked away and another 5 minutes later returned with the meal she had ordered (after telling us it was out of stock) and without a word or any eye contact dropped the plate and walked away. No one ever checked in after that, no apology for the delay or situation. No one ever came by again so we didn't get a chance to try more of the delicious beer. We tried not to be rude to anyone and understanding of the busy day but inquiring about a missing meal you ordered shouldn't be treated as an annoyance. The patio view is amazing and the food was amazing, so thank you to the kitchen staff. Not sure if I would risk going back with the next group of visitors. read more

Loved the patio overlooking the gorge. Everyone was incredibly friendly. The food was delicious! Many vegetarian options for me and a GIANT juicy burger for my husband. He said it was one of the best he's had. Great spot for sure! read more

Excellent service (training some new people), excellent food (kimchi Reuben, c'mon!! ), excellent view (sunset)!! Plus dog friendly. 5s! I even enjoyed the beer. Kids loved the foosball table! read more

Thunder Island Brewing - Sunset about to happen!! - Breweries Near Me - Cascade Locks, Oregon

Came here early afternoon on a Sunday after visiting Multonomah Falls and there was a 15 minute wait to get seated. The Blackened Chicken Sandwich was seasoned well and pretty flavorful. However, it took almost an hour for the food to come out which was a bit disappointing. I would come again if the wait wasn't so long. read more

Thunder Island Brewing - Blackened Chicken Sandwich - Breweries Near Me - Cascade Locks, Oregon

Update. Food was better this time around. It was pretty busy which might be the golden ticket. I ordered a blackened chicken sandwich. It was super tasty. Everything was hot. The rest of my table enjoyed their food. Last time it was slow and my food was pretty meager. Today. Very good. read more

It's been a while since we've been out to the cascades, we found out Thunder Island has moved to it's current new location and couldn't wait to try. We arrived just after 1pm on a beautiful Saturday, Sun's out and patio is full, but plenty of tables inside which we were happy with. The window side facing the mountain is also a nice view. My young one (6 yo) has been into chili a lot lately, we added cheese to the dish, and she was very satisfied with her food, it had a lot of flavor and you can tell it's most likely made from scratch. I've been having a bit too much burgers lately and decided to switch it up with the blackened chicken sando, I was warned it gets spicy, which def had a kick to it but I wouldn't say it was flaming hot by any means. It was nice to be able to get sweet potato waffle fries as a side without extra charge, and their Ya Ya Ee Juicy IPA is super tasty and as the name says "juicy". Our server was friendly, one of our kids knocked over the water glass and they were also very attentive and got us cleaned up quickly. We did try to finish up a quicker as we saw the line build up all the way front the second floor out to the door on the first, so we were probably lucky to avoid the wait. We'll be back again! read more

Thunder Island Brewing - Blacken Chicken Sando - Breweries Near Me - Cascade Locks, Oregon

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