The food is always great and the service is always friendly and fast. Had to beat eating next to a creek. The ambiance is wonderful, old, knotty pine. read more

I went here with a party of four after our rafting trip because it was one of the only places around and we were hungry. Unfortunately, our first impression was uncomfortable. After we were seated, I asked our waitress, Bella, where the restroom was. She pointed me in the right direction, which required walking through an adjacent room where an older woman was selling horse-related items. When I tried to pass through to the restroom, the woman seemed hesitant to let me access it until Bella explained that I was a customer having lunch. While I was in the restroom, my daughter and her boyfriend encountered the same thing. I actually heard Bella assure the woman that they were also there having lunch. It was a strange and unwelcoming way to start our visit. Food-wise, I ordered the chili burger, which is advertised as having homemade chili and, if I remember correctly, "the best chili north of the border." Unfortunately, the chili tasted canned to me and was honestly lower quality than something like Hormel. I definitely wouldn't order it again. The rest of my party had a French dip and fries, a salmon patty burger and fries, and a "works" burger with fries, and they all enjoyed their meals. We did get a seat overlooking the river, which was by far my favorite part of the experience. It was a beautiful view. Bella was also friendly and attentive throughout most of our meal, refilling our coffee and water several times. What bothered me most happened toward the end. Before we had even finished eating, Bella came over asking if we were done and whether she could clear our plates. My daughter had only eaten half of her French dip and was literally still eating her fries. It gave me the distinct impression that we were being rushed out. My daughter clearly felt awkward and agreed to have her food boxed while looking at me as though she wasn't sure how she was supposed to respond. When I paid with Apple Pay, the woman handling the transaction also asked me to come back after completing the payment, which I assume was to verify that it had gone through. By itself, I probably wouldn't have thought much of it. Combined with the restroom encounters and feeling rushed from our table while we were still eating, though, the overall experience left me uncomfortable. Half of our group are Pacific Islander/Asian, and I don't casually attribute poor service to racism. I rarely feel that I've experienced racial discrimination, especially living in the diverse Seattle area. But I would be dishonest if I said the thought didn't cross my mind here. I can't know anyone's intentions, and I'm not going to claim with certainty that race was the reason we were treated this way. I can only say that the combination of interactions made us feel unwelcome and left me wondering whether we would have been treated differently if we looked different. I sincerely hope this was a one-off experience, especially since I understand this establishment has been around for more than 35 years. The river view was wonderful, most of my party enjoyed their food, and Bella was attentive in other respects, but unfortunately the way we felt welcomed--and then seemingly rushed out--overshadowed the positives for me. read more

This is a hidden gem for breakfast. Probably all meals. East side of White Pass. Walk in: a Lovely older waitress, smiles and seats you. At a table with a serene river view. Wonderful nice attitude!! My breakfast was excellent. Almost every customer that walked in was so surprised. Very clean cute lodge atmosphere & good food. I will be back. read more

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Great place to stop for lunch while driving back from Rimrock Lake. We got a burger, the salmon patty, & a blackberry cobbler + ice cream. Cozy atmosphere nestled above the river, with a very welcoming crew. We are from Arizona and are adding this to our list of "musts" when we travel back. read more

Good service and food just had the chili and some appetizers the young lady was cordial and helpful

My coworkers and I stopped by here for dinner after work, and I am so glad we did! It is a homey log hunting cabin with a gorgeous view of a small garden and the river. The food was delicious and comforting, and the service was so fast. The staff there are so nice and made us seem like we are a part of their family. The blackberry cobbler is an absolute must. I highly suggest coming! read more

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I sent my teenagers to eat here and to bring me back a bacon cheeseburger. They all said the food was good, service was nice and noted nothing to complain about. My food was good and packed up well. I'm glad they are nearby! read more

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If you are crossing Highway 12 stop here. I always do and again today. We ordered.... Wait for it..... TROUT!!! Owners are so wonderful and accommodating when they can be. Remember that this place is pretty remote so there's times they might run out of something and if they do you just have to be patient but our visit today everything was available and fantastic. What I really like about this place is they make their dressings homemade not just Italian, which anyone can make homemade that one they don't make homemade, but they make their own French, ranch, blue cheese, honey, mustard, and thousand island dressing. The salad was lovely. They also have hot cider on the menu. Some thing I was surprised to see as well as various hot teas. I did notice they have beer and wine on the menu if that is your preference. Ambiance so peaceful (see all photos) read more

Love this place, though I don't get by there often enough. Good food and good people. Desserts are "homemade" and worth saving room for.

I have found in past visits that the menu is very good the cook does an awesome job especially the first Sunday weekend of each month with his smoked cheddar salmon chowder it is unbelievably delicious. The staff are always pleasant helpful and gracious. The atmosphere is awesome to be able to sit next to the river and relax is great such a beautiful view. If you don't stop by you're either crazy or not hungry. read more

Just love this place! Been stopping here for years. Great food and you have to have the pie or berry cobbler with ice cream for dessert! Check out the gift shop and be sure to tell Larry hello! read more

Amazing food! One of the few places that knows how to cook eggs "over-medium!" Bacon was delicious, eggs perfect and yummy sourdough bread. The OJ was a bit sweet but served in a frosty mug. Carolyn was the perfect server, friendly, attentive and had a great sense of humor. And the view!!!! Highly recommend! read more

Trout Lodge - Oj - American Near Me - Naches, Washington

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Last month, before the fire broke out at Schneider Springs and closed the forest around this area, I stopped in here for something to eat after an afternoon hike in the Clear Lake area. This place is a throwback to mid 20th-century hospitality. Wooden floors, antlers and forest paintings on the walls, and a gorgeous view of the Tieton River complete with a garden that was tended to by the owners. The classic country music on the intercom also added to the rural feel of yesteryear. My burger was great, plump tomato, the fries were decent, and it felt good to have cold water after getting some exercise. The people working there are extremely friendly and (if they aren't busy) don't mind having conversations with you. May this place stay around for many more years to come. read more

Stopped in for a burger after a rafting trip and couldn't have been happier with it. The place was quaint, friendly, and had an awesome view of the river from the dining room where we could watch rafts and kayaks whiz by. The food was good and looked like food does in commercials; my burger could have gotten itself a modeling contract had it lasted long enough. Great spot, awesome for a family or groups, and will definitely be a spot I go back to in the future. read more

Trout Lodge - I saw the sign! And it opened up my eyes, I saw the sign. - American Near Me - Naches, Washington

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What a Gem!!! We had headed up the mountains to see what the frozen lake looked like and this was a great place to stop for a late lunch early dinner. I had the famous trout dinner plate which was perfect and the French Dip my partner got was also delicious. Earl grey tea also was presented in a cute tea pot and sup! Ambiance is really cozy! Great view of a river by the windows which makes for a romantic dinner date! read more

Kayaking Tieton and eating at this place for 25 years . Our kayak was stolen and had no phone reception. We are close to trout lodge so we went to eat breakfast and see if we could call police. Owner said phone was only for emergency use and we were the only people in the place. We had a group of 22 who ended up eating at Bron yr yar brewery multiple times and another restaurant for breakfast from now on and get items elsewhere. Talk about rude. Inconsiderate and went there for years. read more

I left today feeling deeply insulted and disrespected. We have enjoyed this restaurant for the past several years. It has become a family tradition to stop for hot chocolate and cobbler when we come back from sledding, snowshoeing, and hiking, and would stop for dinner after our yearly mt rainier trip. It was always a place we looked forward to visiting. This morning I would have given it a 5 star review. After the hostility I received I wouldn't give it one star. Me and my family were on our way to white pass to go sledding. We had already made plans to stop there afterwards. On the way my wife had to desperately use the bathroom. We decided to stop there, and asked to use the bathroom. They asked us to buy something which I get. I told them I would. My wife started walking towards the bathroom, and they snapped at her "where are you going." I explained that she had to desperately use the bathroom, and I would buy something while she was using it. They proceeded to yell at us and kick us out of the restaurant. We have lost a family tradition, and they have lost a customer. We felt so betrayed that my wife was in tears when we left. I am incredibly saddened to see a different part of the place we loved. read more

I spent a lot of summers at a family cabin right next door. I spent time fishing and goofing around with Larry whose parents owned the place. Now he and his wife own it. It's quaint and the food was good. The view of the river was great. read more

Trout lodge is definitely a family favorite whenever we visit the Cascades. It is conveniently located on US-12 on the banks of the Tieton River. There is a small convenience store, gift shop area and lots of pictures of successful outdoors-people with their game and fish. Classic American fare with some mountain offerings. The berry cobbler dessert with ice cream is always a crowd pleaser! Call ahead if you plan on staying over night as accommodations have been reduced over the years so getting a reservation can be difficult. You usually do not need a reservation if you are stopping to eat. Take some time to venture out along the river before or after your visit. read more

Probably gonna be THE place we stop on our way to eastern Washington. Great service, great food. I didn't realize that we walked in right before closing and they still served us professionally. No hints that they were closed until after we drove away. Must stop place. read more

My husband and I had an early dinner with a beautiful view of the river. The restaurant was just like a cozy cabin inside. The dinner was excellent! We had the boneless pan fried trout pork chops, mashed potatoes, clam chowder and salad. This was a true supper club, an atmosphere which is rare these days. C.J., Lawrence and the server were great people. Very down to earth and friendly. We took pumpkin and blueberry pie to take home because we were stuffed. Also, they had one of our favorite beers on hand, Irish Death. That was a definite bonus! We look forward to returning to this hidden gem! Thank you all for the wonderful dinner, atmosphere and your conversation. Karen and Eric read more

Love this place! Been coming here for over 20 years. The owners are gracious friendly people. My children, who are grown now, have wonderful memories from stopping here in all seasons. Food is great, atmosphere is warm and cozy. Love the the view of the river and wildlife from the tables. The gift shop is sweet. Definitely a destination spot! read more

Previously I had great meals and service. My last visit left me feeling I was more an intruder than a paying customer! When I questioned the waitress about the idd read more

Not exceptional but good food and great service. The view of the river from or table provided great ambiance. read more

Trout Lodge - View from the restaurant. - American Near Me - Naches, Washington

Stopped here after summiting Mount Rainier last week, and it was exactly what we needed! Great food and excellent service! The staff made us feel right at home even though we looked and probably smelled horrible. We each had a burger and fries which were excellent and we also tried the homemade home smoked, smoked salmon cheddar chowder it was truly incredible. And to top it off we had a great view of the river right out the window. I would highly recommend for anyone looking for a great meal after spending some time in the back country or park! read more

The Trout Lodge has a large, menu of delicious, mostly homemade meals. My father had, I think, a chili burger and the chili was homemade. I had whole breaded rainbow trout that was absolutely delicious. With a side of homemade mashed potatoes & gravy. The waitstaff was very friendly and definitely knew their menu in and out. The decor is charming & clean, lots of wood, as one would expect from a "lodge". The view from the restaurant is lovely. You can see the river flowing beyond their hummingbird-friendly garden. Great place! Stop there for some grub on your to or from Rimrock. read more

My favorite little spot. Everything about this place is awesome; the food, the decor, the fireplace, the service. I highly recommend it!

Always a great place to get a bite while hunting the Rimrock area! Does anyone know the business hours though? I would like to stop in there on Saturday. read more

It's so so. It is a cute little place with a nice atmosphere and the view of the river is nice, but we waited almost 15 mins in the lobby waiting to be seated before we were helped. The food was good, not exceptional. read more

Very nice place and all that Yelp said it was going to be. Very clean, a diverse menu for a small, part time, operation (FSSM closed TWT), but the food and staff were great! I had the burger and my wife had the trout dinner. Both were very good. We will make it a point to stop again on our next trip over the pass. read more

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Ambiance & atmosphere this place is a 5 star. Food it's a one star. It's like they shopped at Costco and just warmed up the frozen food for you. I don't think a single one of our 4 meals was made on-site. It's a beautiful eclectic place. Waitress was friendly, owner/manager was cranky. I really wish the food had been better! read more

I have eaten at the trout lodge about 4 or 5 times over the last year and a half, the last time I went I said I would not go back because the food is not bad, but the portions are small and the prices are BIG not to mention the poor poor service I always get. I got talked into going back yesterday and boy did I regret it! My water glass was empty for a long time so when I finally got the waitresses attn., I asked for either a larger glass or a pitcher of water so she didn't have worry about our water, ( I tend to drink a lot, especially on a 95 degree day) I was told they have no larger glasses and no extra pitchers but that she would make sure my water stayed full.. Well it didn't.. That was not what bothered me, it was the attitude she had, she did not want to be there at all! The next thing which makes me remember why NOT to go back is that they charge for EVERYTHING! A friend wanted BBQ sauce for his sandwich and that was 75 cents, We got an extra plate because my wife and I split something and when we received the bill, that was a dollar more!!! who charges a dollar for another plate?! needless to say, I will never be going back to that place.. Oh yeah, I didn't have it, but my friend said the soup was as bland as could possibly be, but we were too afraid to ask for salt or crackers because that would have been another charge or they may have put us in the pit of despair! I know the previous two posts are all five star, perfect place to eat, but I really find it hard to believe that these are actual customers, Im guessing paid reviews or owner reviews.. No one in their right mind would be so giddy about his place read more