Thread: Columbia River Gorge restaurant?

We ended up at Solstice in Bingen. http://www.solsticewoodfirecafe.com/ Pretty decent. I would recommend it for a casual lunch or dinner. Very nice pizza with thin, stretchy crust. Caesar salad needs a little help. The boys liked the portabella panini with added bacon but not the meatloaf panini. Great local wine and nice microbrews. Nice drive over all even with the pouring rain. Beautiful and sunny back here in Portland. Go figure. Had to...

PDX, have you ever eaten at the restaurant at Multnomah Falls? I always think those places will be overpriced for the food you get, but a few years back I went in with a friend and was pleasantly surprised by the meal. Or are you thinking further out?

I agree, Multnomah Falls restaurant would be good. Plus you can do a bit of hiking if you want. Another place to look at would be the Edgefield. You mention late afternoon, so what about doing a loop and coming around the back side of hood and stopping at Timberline? I have been to all of these places and like them each for what they are. Oh, another option...if you decide against Timberline but are over that way, Huckleberry Inn in Govt Camp...

Another vote for the Edgefield. It's a big place, not just a restaurant. Spend some time walking around the hallways of the main building, looking at all the interesting murals and photographs. The place was originally a "poor farm" and later and retirement center; the pictures and murals on the wall tell stories about a lot of the former residents and workers as well as some of those involved in the restoration. If...

My favorite restaurant is Celilo in Hood River but I agree that Edgefield is the right place for your family. The place is very interesting; the food not so much, but it will appeal to the kids.