Wine and Dine at the Columbia River Gorge

The Columbia River Gorge is one of the most beautiful places in the Pacific Northwest. It is a great place to hike, bike, fish, and camp, with its many waterfalls and other natural attractions. On top of all that, the place offers a vast selection of wines and hand-crafted beers. Travelers can expect farm-fresh dining, too, when trying the local cuisines at the restaurants and hotels. 

Learn the current Philippine travel guidelines and your destination’s travel information. Moreover, don’t forget to prepare your Philippine travel insurance. 

At the Columbia River Gorge, here are a few places where you can wine and dine. 

The Skamania Lodge

Stay overnight at the Skamania Lodge to be able to make reservations for their holiday buffets. You can make reservations at the Cascade Dining Room if you want to enjoy a hearty breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The River Rock Lounge is another option, with its regular and weekend menus offering a variety of delectable dishes. 

The Skamania Lodge offers weekly specials such as their slow-roasted prime rib and freshly caught Columbia River steelhead in their signature tacos. Enjoy your meals with a spectacular view of the mountains as you enjoy the local wines by glass or bottle. 

Maryhill Winery

Featuring world-class wines, this tasting room, and bistro is a popular destination for travelers. Sit outside on the terrace and enjoy breathtaking views of the Columbia River and the mountains. You can also head straight for the tasting room to sample the best wines you will ever taste. 

The winery’s bistro menu offers boards, salads, and sandwiches that are carefully selected and prepared to enhance your wine-tasting experience. These dishes often include fresh ingredients from their garden.

The Gorge White House

Built-in 1910, the Gorge White House refers to the family-owned farms and cellars that offer hard ciders, wines, fruits, flowers, and a farm-fresh food cart. 

Taste the wines and cider for a small fee or order by the glass or pint. Treat yourself to fresh and healthy meals from the food cart, which offers a selection of burgers, sandwiches, and flatbreads, among others. Don’t forget to buy fresh fruits and flowers to make the most of your visit. 

Enjoy the best food and wine this place has to offer while surrounded by the beauty of nature. Make your trip trouble-free by ensuring you follow travel guidelines as a Philippine traveler and getting good travel insurance.