2 Best Restaurants in The Columbia River Gorge, Oregon

Set in tiny Mosier, between The Dalles and Hood River, this contemporary roadhouse with vaulted ceilings, big windows, and a sprawling patio is an ideal go-to after hiking at Rowena Crest or wine touring at one of several nearby vineyards. Count on well-crafted tavern fare using top-quality local ingredients, including prodigious burgers and fried-chicken sandwiches, pizzas, and poutine slathered in mushroom gravy and melted cheese curds.

With an angular, contemporary taproom on the Columbia River, pFriem (pronounced "freem") is all about the marriage of Belgium's brewing traditions and Oregon's distinctive, often hoppy, styles. But the kitchen serves stellar pub fare, too, including mussels and fries, veggie burgers with apple-onion chutney, and homemade bratwurst—it's a legit dining option even if you're not a big fan of craft beer. The brewery has quickly vaulted to the top echelon of Northwest craft beer makers, earning accolades for its heady Belgian Strong Blonde and one of the best IPAs in the state.