Beautiful setting and good to great wine. Truly enjoyed our time here. Pinot noir rose might be…read morethe my favorite anywhere. The big reds were nice too. Beautiful booths with infinity views down the grape rows.

Great wine in awesome location. Fun place for sipping wine and enjoying a tasty charcuterie board.read more

We had such a relaxing yet informative barrel tasting experience led by Sue last week. They let us…read moreknow ahead of time the barrel tasting room is kept cool, so be sure to bring a sweater or jacket. Glad we did, but they also had blankets available just in case. The room is cozy, and Sue guided us through the tasting at a great pace. She kept us both engaged while making it fun as she shared history of the winery and the vineyards. I especially loved the tip about freezing grapes and using it in wine to keep chilled. We tasted several wines that were still maturing which I wasn't sure I would enjoy, but was pleasantly surprised about how much I like them. A good reminder to keep an open mind! Love the pinots of course and my husband loved the bolder reds. We enjoyed the entire experience! My sister-in-law is a wine club member and bought three bottles to add to their collection. There's also a beautiful outdoor area with chairs and tables, perfect for relaxing. If you're visiting and not doing the barrel tasting, which we highly recommend, definitely take some time to sit outside, enjoy the surroundings, and of course, a glass of wine.. or two +!! Thank you to Sue for a wonderful tasting experience from beginning to end!! Cheers!!

Excellent white wine, very good reds and a lovely atmosphere. Very hospitable place.. we'll visit…read morethere again when I am in Hood River

Gorgeous setting. Good wine. The roasted beets are amazing; we might come back just for those. The…read moreseating is cute, but very uncomfortable: all-metal tall chairs, with a glass-topped wine barrel "table" that you can't put your legs under. If you have sore feet and don't want to stand, you won't be comfortable. But the service is great and helpful, and in nice weather, the patio seating looks like it would be nice.

Always great service but check out the FOOD menu! Whoever they got in for a chef, KEEP THEM!!!!…read more Salmon cakes w tartar sauce? Not your ordinary tartar sauce! Clearly some secret recipe. And the salmon cakes were loaded w salmon! Could have licked the plate clean...but we tried to show some self control. Have I mentioned the hummus ? I mean, HUMMUS, right? Nope. This is from scratch. Best I have ever had. And we eat a LOT of hummus. This was light, flavorful, and purely divine. Brussels sprouts were another sweet surprise. Can't wait to come back!! Thursday live jazz night. Complete package!!

I booked a mid-week King with River View in late October 2025 on the recommendation of a greater…read morePortland visitors guide. On the one hand, the grounds are lovely, with some nice views of a waterfall cascading down to the Columbia River. The hotel has nice "bones" and the interior incorporates a lot of Art Deco touches, although we didn't agree with every design choice. There's a cool, old-fashioned hand-operated elevator that needs a staff member to operate. My biggest issue had to do with the cost of the room in late October given that the view of the river was very limited by small-ish windows and trees. Overall, just not worth the $325/night rate. The hotel appears to be a prime destination for weddings, which could be fantastic if the weather cooperates. It is located just west of small Hood River, which appears to lack much in the way of fine dining, but does have a number of boutiques, a great brewpub (Pfriem), and a great coffee/breakfast place (Kickstand). For us, given all of the other waterfalls along the Gorge, I think we would have been just fine with a less expensive, less notable hotel for the night.

A Beautiful, Historic Venue --But Serious Issues with On-Site Coordinator…read more The Good: The Columbia Gorge Hotel is absolutely breathtaking. My partner and I both grew up in Hood River and have cherished memories at this hotel, so getting married here was incredibly special. The grounds are STUNNING--barely requiring any decor--and our guests were in awe. Nearly every member of the hotel staff went above and beyond to support us: *The bartenders were friendly, welcoming, and even got to know us the night before after our rehearsal during drinks. *The cleaning team went through linens that had already gone to laundry to help us retrieve hand-embroidered handkerchiefs that were left behind. *The front desk staff helped locate a lost item misplaced by the hotel coordinator the night before and took initiative to solve it. *The food & chef was phenomenal--our guests couldn't stop talking raving. The Bad: Our experience with the venue's on-site coordinator, Cheyanna, was the only major flaw in an otherwise perfect wedding. She regularly gave us improvised answers about policies and logistics that later turned out to be incorrect--often reversing her decisions only after we followed up or asked additional questions. It was clear she hadn't taken notes during our planning meetings, as she was unfamiliar with basic details of our timeline. She dismissed previously approved items (like candles or bar setup with sparkling water) and contradicted herself without explanation. This inconsistency caused confusion and added stress. Her demeanor also changed drastically after final payments were made--she became disengaged, appeared uninterested in coordinating the actual event, and showed little regard for us or our guests. Key issues like outdoor bathrooms not being unlocked for cocktail hour, wet chairs left for guest to arrive to after a morning drizzle, and a nonfunctional sound system during our ceremony went unaddressed. Thankfully, we had hired a personal coordinator (at the hotel's suggestion), who managed the situation and ensured the day stayed on track. Even she commented on how difficult it was to work with Cheyanna and said she would be hesitant to recommend the venue as long as she remains in the role. Final Thoughts: The Columbia Gorge Hotel is a rare and beautiful place to get married. The food, location, and most of the staff are truly exceptional, and we're so grateful to those who treated our day with such care. However, we feel it's important to share our honest experience: the issues with the on-site coordinator were serious. We also received a very unprofessional email from her after posting an initial review on another platform, which only reinforced our concerns. We wholeheartedly recommend this venue--but strongly encourage couples to bring their own coordinator. With proper support, this location has the potential to deliver a flawless and unforgettable wedding day.

Hood Crest is a "must-do" for both residents and visitors alike. The wines are excellent, and…read moreoffer tremendous value. The menu is sparse, but of very high quality. However, it's the ambiance that really sets this place apart. James is the maitre d' and traffic coordinator. A solid and steady presence who belies the hijinks to come; he is one of the main reasons that I keep coming back. He always remembers my name, and seems to shrug off the peccadilloes of the past. And those would include a wild time (afternoon--evening-- good thing we had a designated driver) with some of the best live music this side of anywhere. There were first rate musicians at the top of their game. Tess, Patrick (sp?) and Moe, thanks for the awesome time you showed my girlfriend's family.

Oh boy, the moment my party of 6 walked in, we thought it was beautiful! The man working behind the…read morebar rather than greeting us said "just letting you know I will get to you but it's going to be a LONG while", then gave us 2 menus. Bad start but we decided to go for it (I planned this stop because they had good looking food and cocktails for the non wine drinkers). There were maybe 4 tables occupied, so I was surprised it would take "a long while". One person from my party went directly to the restroom so didn't hear what was said, when he came out he went to the bar and asked if he could order a flight which he received a strict "no it's going to be a long while" Lol I understand being overwhelmed or whatever, we're human, but to have the attitude was unnecessary. We left after a few minutes and spent $400 at another winery down the road. Which by the way was much busier but because they were kind we stuck it out, our server made a good chunk on tips too. Too bad

Five of us, in the area for a family wedding, came for a visit and to say we enjoyed it is an…read moreunderstatement. The setting is spectacular, competing only with the wine! Cody guided us through our tasting with an amazing knowledge of the region and how the soil conditions, weather variations, and grape varietals all combine to create your delicious wines. Bravo Hawkins Cellars and a big thank you!

Beautiful scenery but was completely ignored by the staff and ended up leaving after waiting 20…read moreminutes.

I had an exceptional experience tasting here with my mother and partner. I will definitely be back…read more The winery itself has an absolutely amazing location. There was plenty of parking, though the road up is very steep, so make sure your E-brake is working! There are two outdoor seating areas, one just outside the main entrance, and one overlooking the river. The area overlooking the river is not open to people just tasting, but it looked like the perfect place to sit and enjoy a glass of wine. The interior tasting room (where we sat) is luxurious while still being comfortable. The ambiance of the entire place is lovely, and there is beautiful art and charming knick-knacks everywhere. I was pleased to see all of the pride flags-- it's cool to know you're drinking in a safe place. The woman pouring also let us know that the winery has a literary/witchy theme, which I thought was fun and an excellent conversation-starter. The wine was good. I like German varietals, and this place clearly knows how to do them well! The Gruner was my favorite, and we ended up getting an extra taste of the early harvest to compare to the mid-season, which was lovely. We also got an extra pour of some bubbles because someone else had ordered a glass. The woman pouring was incredibly friendly, very knowledgeable, and even had the winemaker herself come and chat with us for a moment. Tastings were $25 for a decent pour of 5 wines (though we ended up tasting 7) and they come with a little cheese/olive plate to boot! I was very impressed by the experience offered here. It seems this winery also does a number of events, which I am looking forward to attending. This was an amazing find, and I highly recommend you drive the extra 15 minutes out of Hood River/White Salmon if you are visiting to taste.

What a magical place! I don't even want to write a review because I don't want it all for myself!…read moreThis is such a female owned place and you can tell it is run by smart, talented, hard working women. They put so much care into their service and their wines are delicious!!! The view is INCREDIBLE

Impromptu trip of 6, and it was glorious! The woman working was attentive, sweet, kind, and made…read morethe experience all the more better! The property is absolutely gorgeous. We had plenty of seating. Service was quick food truck out front although we didn't eat at looked amazing when I looked at other people's plates lol I was sad the fruit shop wasn't open, but it probably is not in season?! This is the second time I've been there and I will be back!!

Lovely grounds - full of wildflowers and hills in the backdrop! We got their cider flight which was…read moreso delicious - my favorites were the Peach, Honey Lavender as well as the Passionfruit, Orange and Guava. This one was particularly popular amongst families with kids - probably because they had a lot of different food options and large open grounds for the kids to play.

This winery is a MUST! The views are amazing!!!! The service is amazing!!!! The wine is amazing!!!!…read more We went on a Sunday around 3 and it wasn't busy at all - there's outside and inside seating if you're wanting ac. The view of Mt. Hood was breathtaking and so beautiful to see. They offer binoculars to see the mountain and the city below. The staff was very knowledgeable and so friendly.

The service from Trish was amazing! I adore wild fermentation. I liked all the wines but my fave…read morewas Pinot noir & Cabernet. I didn't try the whites. And the view!!! Too windy this day to sit outside but if it wasn't you should

I visited the Viento Winery while doing the Fruit Loop in Hood River. It's right next to the Gorge…read moreWhite House. It's a tiny little place. I tried the tasting, and found a sweet dessert wine that I really enjoyed! The Viento 2007 Riesling Select Harvest was truly delightful! Taken off the bottle: " 'Viento' means the wind and - like the winemaker comes from Hood River. this exceptional Riesling is from our own Columbia Gorge vineyards - planted in 1981. An incredibly low crop level and select picking give us a wonderfully ripe, late-harvest style wine. The aromas are of honied apples with sweet, rich flavors balanced with good acidity. Enjoy this wine, happiness and good health. Peace." I bought a bottle, and really wish I had bought more!

This place has a dynamite Pinot Noir and many other fantastic choices. Friendly owner, staff and…read morewonderful tasting room.