Food & Drink_

Fresh produce from local farms, orchards, and rivers defines the Gorge’s cuisine. Breweries, cider houses, cafés, and bakeries highlight craft and comfort, while farm stands, food trucks, and drive-ins add spontaneity and nostalgia. Lodge restaurants offer timeless Northwest hospitality, making dining here as memorable as the views.

The Columbia River Gorge has quietly developed into one of Oregon's most rewarding food and drink destinations, with a growing concentration of breweries, cideries, distilleries, and farm-to-table restaurants that rivals regions many times its size. The same fertile valleys and orchards that define the landscape also supply local kitchens and taprooms—expect menus built around seasonal produce, Columbia River salmon, and fruit-forward ciders pressed from nearby harvests. Many establishments take full advantage of their setting, with outdoor patios overlooking the river or cozy spots tucked into historic downtown blocks. Because the Gorge stretches across two states and nearly 80 miles of highway, you'll find everything from polished destination restaurants to low-key brewpubs where muddy hiking boots fit right in.

Note: The regions shown are not officially designated; they are provided for reference and defined using highway milepost ranges. Washington mileposts appear above each region name, and Oregon mileposts appear below. In this section of the Gorge, the Columbia River forms the boundary between Washington and Oregon. Milepost numbers shown in the chart represent the closest highway mile marker and are approximate; used only to help indicate general location. In some cases, the nearest milepost may be past the actual destination and/or be a short distance away from the highway or milepost.

W = West (OR mileposts 19-34, WA mileposts 16-32)
CW = Central West (OR mileposts 34-50, WA mileposts 32-50)
C = Central (OR mileposts 50-65, WA mileposts 50-65)
CE = Central East (OR mileposts 65-84, WA mileposts 65-81)
E = East (OR mileposts 84-100, WA mileposts 81-96)

Note: Information subject to change. Please contact restaurants directly to confirm hours, reservations, and availability.