Cebu Lounge - HOOD RIVER

We were here for superbawl and had an amazing time. Bartender was great. Good food, drinks and the view

I try this restaurant every time I stay at Best Western. This visit was for dinner. I think they’re still trying to iron out their menu/recipes. There’s still something not clicking palate wise but, they’re getting closer. I sat at the bar and was delighted by the professionalism by Matt, the bartender whose impressive wit, charm, memory, timing and client familiarity brought me back to a time where dining out was an exception and spot on service an art form. Thank you for that. And now for the meal: First was bread (which was presented as, “You want bread? uh, yeah! It arrived quickly with olive oil and balsamic. I love that. Kudos for bread service at an Italian-inspired menu restaurant. Starter: Manila clam appetizer was written well, but did not deliver the flavor I expected from the addition of saffron. Not terrible, just not as advertised. Salad: mixed greens were mostly baby beet greens which have a tough stem (yes, even the baby greens and should be used sparingly. Toasted walnuts and Gorgonzola were mixed together and quite indistinguishable. Would have tasted better with candied walnuts and a fruitier dressing. I didn’t really care for the overly-Earthy flavor profile here. Main: Arrabiatta ok, this is the one I’ll warn you about. It does list garlic as the 1st ingredient. Boy is it ever! Not as a part of the simmered sauce but, wok-fried hot as the base of the dish. Well, it exuded roasted garlic odor and was quite uncomfortable to eat. I was starving and I managed to pick out most of the visual cloves. Really overpowering. I would recommend the dish, it had potential. Just order it without garlic. I’m positive there was plenty in the sauce without the weird roasted addition. I took leftovers to room (honestly couldn’t keep pasta in room due to the garlic odour….. . Took a slice of olive oil cake to enjoy after a bit of digestion. Cake was pleasant and needed the balsamic-soaked strawberry sauce (wish there was more, like a strawberry shortcake. Chantilly cream would have knocked it out of the park . Wished the berries were sliced. They were visually and texturally unappealing macerated whole. Sigh. I will keep trying. Hoping. It’s a fantastic space right on the Columbia riverfront reminiscent of 5 star steakhouses of yore with dynamite views of the Columbia river and Hood River White Salmon interstate bridge with a glorious outdoor dining space. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served here. They will prepare your food to go and to enjoy in your room with attention to detail including all the paraphernalia you’ll need. This is soooooo close to being 5 stars. I’m confident they’ll get there.

Love this place. A perfect place to spend an evening with your loved ones. What a magnificent view... I liked the vegetarian-friendly menu. It has a huge variety of selections. I tried the veggie burger, tofu taco, tomato soup etc.

The burgers, sandwiches and tacks were really good and so was the service! The prices were pretty great too and we definitely felt full with one entree each. I would definitely recommend visiting this place.

Nice place to have all three meals. Although, limited vegeterian options, it definitely has the best view of the river. The service is fast and the staff is really friendly. Best option if you stay at Best Western Plus. We stayed at the hotel and had breakfast every three morning and it was wonderful experience. Must try baked oats and pancakes. Fresh to order and fruits are really directly from the farm near the area. Outdoor seating is available. Enjoy the meal and a walk near Riverfront.