Cascade Dining Room
27500 E Timberline Rd, Timberline Lodge, OR, 97028
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Address :
27500 E Timberline Rd
Timberline Lodge, OR, 97028 - Phone (503) 272-3104
- Website https://www.timberlinelodge.com/dining/cascade-dining-room/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :7:30 am - 8:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : No
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
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Vivek V.
Kind of a mixed bag. I was expecting a lodge like one of hte big National Park lodges (yosemite or Grand Canyon), but the lodge is much less grand. It's like hte little cousin of those lodges with low ceilings, kind of primitive furnishings (very, very uncomfortable chairs in the dining room), and nothing particularly grand in the decor. Yes, if you can get a window seat, you can see the mountain and that is spectacular, but the dining room is small and somewhat crowded. So, the atmosphere disappointed us. Then we saw the prices--felt like we were in San Fran or chicago, not Mount Hood and while the other great lodges tend to have high prices, they also have great atmospheres, so that seems a bit disjointed. Having said all of that, however, we had a good experience probably because of our waiter (who was accomodating, easy going and informed without being remotely snobby or ingratiating. It seemed like he really enjoyed his job) and because some of the food (once we got them to cook it right) really stood out. Start with drinks: we were hoping for a tasty cocktail but they have no cocktail menu (they do upstairs in the bar but the two establishments don't seem particularly in sync--when we asked for one vodka, the waiter said we could get it upstairs but not downstairs) and we couldn't think of an easy one of the top of our heads. We settled for two gin martinis and a schramsberger (sp) half bottle of blanc de blanc champagne which we were familiar with and were fond of. We then perused the wine list for a bottle of red for dinner. It's almost entirely Washington and Oregon wines with a heavy emphasis on pinot noir and washington Cabs. We don't know much about these areas and our waiter wasn't really up on the wines either. So, we took a stab and got a meritage from oregon which ended up being quite good, a mix of cab, cab franc, merlot and malbac. For our starter we had three of the cheeses. They have five cheese choices (but they were out of one). These are good sized pieces and are served with honey, hazelnuts and four tiny pieces of bread that seemed to have been sitting around getting stale for the day. Again, the disjointed nature of the high quality (rogue valley, etc) cheese with this crappy bread seemed to be a common theme. The meal started out pretty badly. We had two salmon entries which were served with a large scallop on chickpeas and peppers. The salmon and scallop was so overcooked, it was hard to believe the chef let it out of the kitchen. We noticed the same horribly overcooked salmon on other tables. We did return this and the waiter was immediately and appropriately responsive. The new salmon and scallop came out beautifully. Clearly, the chef knows how to cook it right, so why not do so the first time? the brisket was served in a rootbeer sauce. It was bad. The taste was good but the briskey was not well cooked. It was tough and dried out. The hamburger was beautiful. I ordered it medium rare but it came out medium. But still, that worked. It was served with a large sun dried tomato (I mean large) and that was also very tasty. It came with thin, french style fries which were so tasty we ordered a second batch. Dessert included a salted (very salted) caramel icecream that also came out very melted--again, someone, waiter or chef, should be returning that and getting a fresh bowl. We also had a chocolate hazelnut ice cream which was not metled, and a lavender creme brulee which had no indication whatsoever that lavender had ever come near it. On the other hand, it was rich and creamy with a lovely bruleed crust. This seems like a place that could put out some really good meals but the schizophrenic quality and lack of quality control really drag down the overall experience. You can't park near the hotel (it's saved for hotel guests) so you have to park down the hill. This is fine, but can be quite cold by the time dinner ends.
(4)Quynh P.
Sitting in this historical lodge gets 1 star..views 2 of the parking lot to valley forests is amazing. The staff is really attentive, passing by frequently to refill coffee cups and remove dishware. The chairs are hardwood..no cushions and reminds me child proof anti-tip chairs. I only had their breakfast and was not impressed with the warm and cold breakfast combination for $13 with coffee and OJ included. The OJ is freshly squeezed and super naturally sweet. Continental breakfast consists of tiny dry bite size pastries, custom made granolas with lots of cinnamon sugar, yogplait brand yogurt, and seasonal fruits (melon, cantalope and watermelon). I think the convenience of the location is why people eat at this place. Otherwise, driving to town ?30-40minutes away, will allow you to have much better quality and modern setting with equally pretty views of Mount Hood. I find most things look better from a distance; Mt Hood is no exception. Bottom line, if you must, then eat here; otherwise, I would save the gastronomical experience for Mt Hood cities near Columbia Gorge.
(3)Susan C.
Last night was magical. A real Oregon Sunset Magazine moment! We drove up to Timberline from Portland with our visiting cousins to enjoy the end of a beautiful warm day. This took 52 minutes according to Waze. The views were fantastic. We had reservations at 6:30 and were seated right away at a great table facing a southern view of the Cascade range. The room was full. We immediately ordered drinks and our very friendly staff brought us a tasty appetizer on the house. We ordered salads, butter lettuce with all the goodies you would expect. It was large and we could have shared. Very good. My hubby ordered the curry pineapple soup. Very good except for the pineapple:). Our dinners were excellent. Salmon, steak salad, pork chops and the burger. All cooked perfectly. Desserts were scrumptious. We ordered the skillet chocolate chips cookie. On the menu it said we needed to wait 15 minutes for it to bake fresh. No problem. I will do this again. And stay at the lodge next time. Lovely dining experience. Reservation highly recommended.
(4)Holly K.
I had taken my sister, who was here for a short visit, to Timberline and ate at the Ram's Head back in the Fall and she asked why we never just come to Timberline and eat since it is closer to us than Gresham is. Which living out here on the mountain, had just never occurred to me to add Timberline to our regular stops. While there I saw that Cascade Dining offers a breakfast and lunch buffet. The breakfast starts at 7:30 and lunch runs from 11:30-2pm. The price is $19.50 per person and includes drinks. I can't explain why when I go to a casino and see that price I have to soap box my opinion on how that is a rip off, yet at Timberline, I see it to be reasonable. Maybe reasonable, after seeing the dinner menu items at Cascade can run you close to $40 a plate. My son had worked there for a while a few years back and ate there all the time, and had said, well if you want, in that tone that sort of says, good luck with that. However, things have changed for the dining there for the good. We did take him back on our second trip a week ago and he said it was not like when he had eaten there. According to the menu the meat comes from local farms, and the produce is local as well. The first time we went, which was just about two weeks ago the lunch buffet had beef stew, meat loaf, Dijon maple pork loin, and more fresh sides than we ever expected. It leans towards Mediterranean, with the lentils, couscous and Farro based salads. They had plenty of vegetable selections, as well as potato salad and mashed baby red potatoes. Hot fresh bread is brought to the table, as well. They have a very good dessert selection and what I really like is nothing is buffet portioned so you can try a little bit of everything, think cake bite sized, which they do have on the buffet. When we went back with my son and DIL, they had changed the selections, which we wondered since both times were on a friday. This time they had the best tri tip I have ever eaten in my life, and another pork choice. They also have a hand crank meat slicer that you can slice your own meat, first time it was prosciutto and this time it was salami. My son made a really nice cheese tray with that, from the giant selection of cubed cheeses they offer with grapes, and various fruit slices. They also keep the waffle batter available for lunch as well. I would go back again without a doubt. The quality of food there is far above what we had expected, The view is worth it too. I was surprised when we got there at 12:15 they weren't crowded, so we got the pick of the window tables, however on the both days at around 1pm or so they filled nearly every table. This isn't a big place at all, but the atmosphere is one you won't get anywhere else. I have to say the beef stew was the best I have ever had, as well. It was full of chunky vegetables that weren't cooked to mush and the meat or sauce had just a hint of a wine in it, that helped step it up. If you have a lift ticket or season pass you get $5 off the buffet.
(4)Matthew K.
I have been here twice and I love it and I hope to return again . each time was On a Hike of the Pacific Crest trail . The breakfast buffet is where it is at YUM YUM YUM . The people are friendly and the Beer and wine Selection is also great . The bar lounge is very nice and the architecture of the Building is quite Interesting . Just go there . I'm not gonna spoil it beyond this review . Just check out jacks Review : youtube.com/watch?v=rfpK…
(5)Rose D.
Dining at 6000 feet suits me just fine! ;D I've dined here a couple of times over the years and each time has been delicious. The service has always been very good as well - friendly and not snooty at all like you can get at some high-end places. Their dinner menu is pricey, but it is worth it. And of course, the view of Mount Hood is stunning. On our most recent visit we shared the bay scallops appetizer (so tender and the sauce with crumbled bacon was perfect!) and the Northwest Artisan Cheese Platter. The Cheese Platter has 5 kinds of local cheeses (see the photo I posted with the July 2014 selections), toasted hazelnuts and marionberry compote. Yum! My only disappointment is the platter didn't come with any kind of cracker which would have been nice to spread the softer cheese selections on. Instead we just used the sourdough bread that they put on your table. We had the Frozen Lemon Thyme Souffle for dessert which is coated in white chocolate and is garnished with fresh raspberries & a raspberry sauce. When they placed it on the table it wasn't what we were expecting (it's more like a lemon ice cream in a hard white chocolate shell) but it was still very good. We didn't notice much thyme flavor, either, so I think it could have used a bit more in the filling.
(4)holland h.
The dinner here was incredible. Breakfast buffet not so much, but the dinner was such a perfect representation of pacific northwest freshness. It was perfect.
(5)Kimberly C.
My family and I ate here for Lunch and took advantage of the buffet. They had lots of delicious food (mostly meat dishes though...boo) and lots of sweets. We had a nice view of the snow and fog, but the dining room is large and has the feel of being in a cabin. Service was prompt and our waitress was helpful and friendly. I would make a reservation during the winter since the lodge is bound to have more visitors.
(3)Ellie B.
We visited the lodge and Cascade restaurant for their special Valentine's Day brunch. It's a lovely dining room and the buffet was great. There were lots of lunch and breakfast items for meat eaters and vegetarians alike. They also had a waffle station. My chai spiced cider was heavenly. We were stuffed after our meal, so we walked around the lodge to learn about its history and checked out the grounds as well.
(4)Carolyn P.
Sorry to say that we were not overly impressed with our dinner. While the service was ok, the meal itself fell short. The amuse was lovely as was the sorbet palate cleanser. We split a good salad with ripe tomatoes and a wedge with ranch. The salt in the table did add to the enjoyment. I had the scallop app for an entree: pretty tasty but the tiny scallops got lost in the heavy crumbs on top. DH had the hanger steak, the only beef option. Poorly executed: uneven butchering led to uneven doneness and instead of carving, the hunk of meat was cut into three huge pieces that required an attack to actually eat. He almost sent it back but was hungry. One last thing: we passed on the bread and mentioned we avoid gluten. We were offered an alternative which ended up being Mary's Crackers.
(3)Cheryl H.
The dinner we had here was absolutely fabulous. My boyfriend ordered the white bean soup for an appetizer and it was very good. For entrees we ordered the Columbia River salmon and that night's special, which was mahi mahi served over risotto. Both dishes were delicious! For breakfast the next morning we thoroughly enjoyed the breakfast buffet. I couldn't believe how much food was available in the buffet for just $15 a person. The biscuits and gravy were great, as were the roasted potatoes. There was tons of fresh fruit and some delicious artisan cheese. The service was great, the food was great, and the ambience was great. I'd eat here again.
(5)James H.
based on other reviews, our experience sounds like an off night. But it really was off. the setting is beautiful and the menu while extensive is incredibly expensive -- $46 for a 10 oz steak! so we decided to split the $100 -- 50 ounce steak 3 ways. Yeah 50 ounces seems like an awful lot, but with the bone, it really wasn't that big. The steak took a really long time to arrive. Several people around us, who got seated after we did, were served and were done in the time that we waited for our food to arrive. When it arrived, it came with a Kale salad, carrots, mashed potatoes and a mushroom sauce that was too salty and rich. The Kale salad was drenched in the sauce as were the potatoes -- making both almost inedible. The meat was average -- gristly and fatty -- not expected at this price. I left feeling both stuffed and not satisfied. The service was also disapointing. Our waiter was initially very nice, but become less and less attentive as the evening progressed. Once we finished our main course, the wait staff didn't take our plates -- they just sat there as the staff walked by again and again, I pushed mine to the side and finally had to ask one of them to take them away. He apologized -- half heartedly. While the restaurant wasn't that busy, we rarely saw our waiter - except when he was having a leisurely chat with people at other tables. The waiter waited too long to pour my wife's glass of wine so it didn't have the chance to open up until after it was too late -- now based upon my meal, the price and the service, this would have been lower than 2 stars, but our daughter, who doesn't eat red meat really enjoyed her pasta dish and the skillet baked chocolate chip cookie that we shared, while taking a long time to come, was excellent. all in all, apart from the beautiful setting it was a disappointing meal -- especially given how much it cost. We regretted our decision to eat there and probably won't again . IN hindsight, we should have gone for drinks and perhaps a meal in the bar. Next time, that is likely what we'll do.
(2)D C.
Breakfast buffet was good.....many choices. We enjoyed it. The coffee and tea were excellent! Lots of good food - at a great price! We loved it.
(4)Cam H.
We were staying at Skamania Lodge for one night, on our way towards southern Oregon, and ate dinner at their restaurant, the Cascade Dining Room. Reservations didn't seem necessary, as it wasn't very crowded when we got there. The waiter, Jesse, was extremely friendly, and knew a lot about the area. The atmosphere was nice, it was quiet, and has a great view over the Columbia River. Fresh bread was served first, which was still hot from the oven and hit the spot. Then our dinners came out in a timely fashion. I got the Short Stack- a crab cake, filet mignon, and a scallop. It was hands down the best crab cake I've had. The fillet was also great, cooked to perfection, and the scallop, although small, was also good. The restaurant has an impressive wine selection, but my dad and I split a small flight of beer. For $7 we got 4 four ounce beers, not the best deal, but ok. The have a good selection of beers from the area. All in all a great restaurant!
(5)Missy H.
Love, love, love this historic place. When I was a teenager my mom would treat me to dinner here. And now many years later it is still amazing. The food is delicious. My husband and I started with a luscious cheese plate with all locally sourced cheeses. This came with a crunchy, crusted white bread and smooth butter. We both decided to get starters instead of a full meal. But before that we each received an amuse bouche of pastry with duck confit and fig jam. I had a scallop dish that tasted lush and my husband a bowl of Dungeness crab on top of a creamy risotto surrounded with chicharrons. We ended the meal with the best creme brûlée I have ever had. Add to this the ambiance of old world craftsmanship in the dining room and you have an experience to remember.
(5)Doug J.
Ergh... I should first note that I'm only giving 2 stars because of the environment itself as the setting is divine. Otherwise, honestly, I'd give it one if it was within any other setting. Chosen wine was a Riesling , meh, not particularly good especially considering the price. Cheese plate, nothing special and no bread... try spreading it on your finger or fork out an additional $3 for 3 slices of "artisanal" white loaf bread (and thats after asking for bread and waiting on it 15 additional minutes). Same story with the Charcuterie, nothing special, no bread and limited size/price ratio. The salad our friend had noted asiago cheese, yet this was not present and had to be requested/reminded. Clam chowder was considered fine and warm. Service - slow and forgetful/without any knowledge of the menu. --- anyhow, this was our Christmas dinner with friends, kinda disappointing for what should have been paid attention to as a special occasion dinner.
(2)alicia k.
We came here with our family of 12 for Christmas Day dinner. Timberline Lodge is just jaw dropping, filled with history and the most beautiful hardwoods you've ever seen. The decor is what you would expect for a presidential, rustic ski lodge. The happy families celebrating Christmas, sitting around the massive, live Christmas tree decorated with baked gingerbread man ornaments really gives you that warm, fuzzy feeling. The Cascade dining room is equally breath-talking, full of very old wooden planks. The service is excellent and the menu is filled with local items. We sampled every item on the evening's menu. Everything is good, not great or memorable; but definitely worth the $75/pp. Children is $18/pp with the option of a buffet full of junk foods (Mac and cheese, chicken fingers, or pizza) or they can opt for the smaller versions of the adult meal. Our kids, of course, choose the adult meals. The kids portions were ample and equally beautifully presented. Overall, this is a great place for a family celebration. Just be aware that the cost of the very extensive and expensive wine list can set you back more than the food itself.
(4)Cassy H.
I try not to write negative reviews but because of the prices and lack of quality I have to post. Super friendly host, very down to earth. Menu was varied, the wine list acceptable, and the server knowledgeable. Those are the good points. The food was subpar. No other way to say it. I had the smoked pork pasta and my husband had the filet. Very little seasoning in the pasta, very bland. The steak was also bland and way overcooked. The potatoes that came with the steak were completely undercooked and crunchy. For these prices, the quality should be a little better.
(2)Mario S.
Best lunch on & around Mt Hood - hands down. The buffet is not only tasty with lots of choices but also contains a large selection of healthy salads. We spent Spring Break in a cabin and once we found the lunch at the lodge, we came back every day ... :-) PS There is a little special for skiers/season pass holders which makes the bill even sweeter.
(5)Curtis C.
Servers are friendly and efficient. The breakfast buffet wasn't as exciting as the lunch buffet, in my opinion but there were still lots of choices for meat eaters and vegetarians. I haven't eaten dinner here, and the limited menu coupled with high prices will probably keep that unchanged. Great views of the Cascade Range from the dining room.
(3)Scott U.
This is a fantastic restaurant located in one of my favorite places on the planet. The Cascade Dining Room is exactly what I look for in a dining experience. The setting couldn't be better. If you're driving up just for a meal, the dramatic drive up Mt. Hood is just the thing to create the mood. This is a fine restaurant located in a WPA ski lodge so there's a tricky balance to achieve between a relaxed environment and providing amazing service. In short, it works. The food is a great example of a restaurant that is completely comfortable with local ingredients. I've eaten here several times over the last 5 years and have never been disappointed with the food or service. My wife and I also love the Ram's Head Bar upstairs from the dining room. We'll often go up the mountain just to take a break from driving and have dessert in the bar. It goes without saying that the lodge itself is a fantastic place to stay and the skiing at Timberline is some of the best in the Pacific Northwest.
(5)Park S.
Expensive, expensive, expensive. Food is mediocore from the regular menu. don't know about buffet lunch other than it was $17. Service was TERRIBLE!!! Waited 45 minutes for food, after complaining to manager. Then had to get the manager in passing to ring up our tab, since the waitress was busy chit-chatting with another table. Pretzel appetizer you would think are soft pretzels? Wrong...small pretzel sticks and a strange dipping sauce for several dollars. There with a date, go for drinks. Hungry from skiing and playing in the snow?? Go to restaurant or pack your own food before going.
(1)Robert W.
This place is so great. Location. Presentation. Inventive combinations. Local foods and beers and wines. Get a seat by the window for a great view as well. I recently went there for dinner and ordered from the menu although they have a buffet at lunch. I really admire Chef Jason Stoller Smith. With an artist's approach to presentation and a not-by-the-book approach to assembling flavors, he puts some serious effort into what he is doing and I thank him. Great service as well when I've been there. This time, I tried the Frisee Salad and Cowboy Steak. The salad was unique with prosciutto, compressed melon, kalamata olives, artichoke relish and lettuce over a mustard-tarragon (I think) vinaigrette. The cowboy steak was enough for two cowboys (maybe they should call it the Brokeback Steak ????) with a coffee rub and local cherries. The cauliflower puree was good but not my favorite. I like a little more cheese with my cauliflower, partner. All in all, an excellent experience.
(5)Jill B.
Took friends to the lunch buffet on a recommendation of someone who had been at the Lodge. Wow, what a delightful, tasty, varied menu. After we got our plates filled with all of the wonderful meat/salad/side dishes, the server brought a basket of warm bread. And the array of desserts was just perfect. Little servings meant you could have a number of treats and not feel guilty. I would highly recommend the buffet.
(4)Ian Y.
Our visit here was massively underwhelming. Yes, we showed up for lunch with a group of 10 and no reservation, and I understand that's not ideal. But the restaurant was *in no way* busy at the time, and given that it's a lodge, surely they are not unequipped to serve large groups. Our server was brusque and inattentive. My standards for good service are quite modest, I promise, but she clearly did not want to be there. She sloshed beer all over the table (and kids' coloring pages) when serving us and didn't even acknowledge her mistake or offer to clean it up. She followed up by sloshing soup when serving that. The food was good, but not great. The prices they charge would be understandable for truly exceptional food, but turn out a bit overpriced when it's no more impressive than a local brewpub. One member of our party found tin foil in her soup, and another had to send back his fondue because they got the order wrong. I tried the clam chowder and the chili, and I've had better of each. The only redeeming point was the excellent beer on tap from Mt. Hood Brewing. Maybe next time I'll skip the lodge and go right to the source.
(2)Amy P.
One of the BEST palces I've ever had lamb chops in the NorthWest. The food here is as wonderful as the surroundings. A plethra of beautiful dark wood from the forests that are long gone. The menu is varied with something for everyone, well, maybe not Vegan. But I wasn't really looking for that option. The salad had the most wonderful bleu cheese vinegarette, beet greens and other summer greens. The lamb was served along side a mushroom risotto that made you want to melt. Dessert was a speciality white chocolate creme brulee. I've not seen that offered before, so it was a must. Wow, this was definitely as great as anything I have gotten in Europe. A drive to the lodge for dinner is a wonderful way to spend a weekend evening. Go up in the afternoon, enjoy some appetizers and wine, then move onto dinner then Brandy. Ahh...
(5)Willie S.
1988, 1989 = yes that is when I had the pleasure to eat at one of the coolest beautiful and tasty places in the world. As a Midwesterner who visited Timberline Lodge first in1963 - I wish I could be there now or any other time - it is a special place. My review is dated but I love this place. Throw back - great wine - the wood - the view - I can imagine few places I would rather dine. Enjoy.
(5)E E.
For those with peanut allergies, you should know that this place cooks their potato chips in peanut oil and uses peanut oil in their baked goods. I hope they will someday put a note on their menu about this. They also don't seem to understand the severity of peanut allergies, so if you have a severe allergy to peanuts, I would skip this place (even if they say they can accommodate you). Note that this review really isn't commenting on the quality of the food (it looked quite tasty), just an allergy-sufferer's ability to eat it.
(1)Stephanie W.
My husband and I stayed at Timberline Lodge, and ate here for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner (Valentine's Day) during our weekend stay. It's basically the main restaurant at the Lodge. Good views from the tables by the window. The food, I would give 4 stars, but the lack of attentive and trained staff significantly lowered the overall experience. Breakfast ($13) & Lunch ($16) were both buffets, drinks such as ice tea were extra ($2.50) and didn't include refills (or the staff couldn't be bothered to refill it). We were told when we were seated, your server is "Jamie" but we NEVER even saw our server. We frequently had to ask random staff walking around for additional water or more coffee. We tipped a normal 15% but kicked ourselves for doing so since we got our own food (buffet), and the staff did nothing but walk around and ignore us. That is until they wanted us to pay our check... then they came back every minute to check on us. Dinner for Valentine's Day was a price fix menu ($75) and the wine parring was an additional ($30). The food was pretty good, some dishes better than others. The seven courses was a lot, so while it was expensive, it was equal to other nice places we might go. Our waitress was overworked with too many tables and basically told us to keep the menu so we can refer back to what we are eating since she won't have time to explain it to us later. The two or three support staff walking around should have bothered to help her out since we frequently got our dishes and didn't have silverware or our finished dishes weren't cleared. And then they added 18.5% tip to our bill. It's not the money, I'm sure we would have tipped at least that much (or more) but it's the principal of adding it to our bill (without notification) and for a table of 2 (not a big group). Good: Variety of unique and gourmet items Buffets had plenty of variety and hot/cold foods Great location and good views for tables by a window Bad: Wait staff was slow and unorganized Poor management and training of wait staff adding 18.5% to our bill for a table of 2
(3)Kevin D.
Outstanding service. Very good food. Excellent location and ambiance in this old, awesome lodge. Started with Smoked Duckling Enchiladas with Chipotle-Plum Sauce and Queso Fresco. They were excellent and the sauce was perfect balance of sweet and spicy. I had Apple and Blue Cheese Stuffed Pork Chop with Sweet Potato Hash and Asparagus, and Cider Glaze. It was very good. Great preparation and presentation. Again, a nice balance of savory and sweet flavors. I liked everything on the plate. Wife had Huckleberry Glazed Half Chicken Slow Roasted with New Potatoes and Hominy Salad. Her entree was good but not outstanding. Just "Acceptable" for the price in her words. For dessert we had Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler. I LOVED it. Just like the strawberry rhubarb pie my grandmother used to make. Took me back to happy childhood memories and it was really well done. Many people do this too sweet but the Cascade Dining Room had just the right level of tart from the rhubarb. Good stuff. I recommend eating here at Mt. Hood. The location is amazing, the service is excellent, and the food is very good. You could definitely get better for the price in Portland but you wouldn't have the wonderful mountain side location or the ambiance of the historic lodge which were both impressive.
(4)Rebecca W.
Seriously!!! How the heck does this place manage to make every single thing on their menu taste so damn good!!!??? I suspect some spooky witchcraft here! It is just unnatural for me to not have a single grip what-so-ever. Okay, Cascade Dining Room, what is your secret? I suspect the secret is in the Chef. Oh boy, would I like to take him home with me for a week or two. Shhhh....don't tell my husband. We have dined here a few times now. One memorable occasion was on Thanksgiving a few years ago. The food was so amazing, but I was bummed because there was a lack of traditional Thanksgiving food like plain old pumpkin pie or candied yams....you know what I mean. It was fancy froo-froo type food. Tasty, but not really the embodiment of Thanksgiving style. I hate to sound negative, because it really was very good, I just decided Thanksgiving is likely not the best time to dine away from home anyway...for us at least. The last time we dined here, about a week ago, we came early enough for their brunch buffet. Oh good golly miss molly, talk about some incredibly amazing buffet items! Every single darn thing tasted amazing. Salad, dressing, rice, chicken, turkey, baked beans, I mean even the cotton pickin' corn was delicious! Outstanding, in fact! How the heck do they do it? Pure perfection! Then comes dessert! And I mean DESSERT!!!!! I can't even put it into words. There were several to choose from, but what the heck, leave room in your belly and just get one of each! The desserts were all mini-ish. I tried a brownie with cheesecake frosting, a teacup with a raspberry mouse-like cream and dark chocolate ganache-like bottom and a little raspberry on top, and a parfait looking dessert with a fruity creamy mixture inside. Really, I don't know how to describe these items and my apologies to the chef for completely botching the description. Let me just summarize by saying they were incredible! It was pure heaven! The only complaint I had was a very slow and inattentive waiter. I almost had to get up to get my own water at one point. Geesh. The Cascade Dining Room is a little on the pricey side, but not overly. You are paying for some amazing food and one of a kind scenery! I love this place! Oh, and this was by far the best lunch I had ever had....ever!
(5)Eric C.
Location, Location, Location! Timberline is certainly a beautiful place to spend an afternoon and I would recommend any 'local' to drive up someday just to enjoy the view and the wonderful architecture of the lodge. If you are there and hungry you might as well spring for the dining room, the food is not stellar but you only save a few dollars going for the fast food options downstairs. I order a salmon sandwich and it was ok, the fries were good but overall nothing to write home about. I wanted to order a non-alcoholic beer to go with my meal (I was driving) but they did not have any, just the real stuff - ah well I hear it is good to drink lots of water when you are at a high elevation.
(3)Shelli G.
We had gone up to the lodge for the day and we were pleasantly surprised to find that there was a buffett featuring local fare
(5)Katrina B.
I stayed at Timberline lodge and had a chance to try both the breakfast buffet and dinner. Both meals were lovely. The waitstaff is attentive and helpful, although not super-fast. I understand that the dinner menu changes seasonally. We tried bone-in lamb chop, greek style shrimp scampi, and a crab-cheese fondue dip for appetizers. All were great, the shrimp was the best though. We had a fish and a venison entree. Both were good, but the venison was a little overpowered by the accompanying sauce. A lemon tart and a strawberry-rhubarb pie were both very good, not phenomenal. The restaurant prices are a little high, but in line when considering the quality and other nearby restaurants. The brunch is a buffet and has two price levels, depending on if you want fruit, cereal, and pastries or also want eggs, waffles, meats and that sort of stuff in addition. Everything was quite good and the fruit was fresh and flavorful.
(4)Carola B.
After another fantastic theatre experience at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival - 7 shows in four days - my husband and I toured for a few days around Oregon. We spent one night at Timberline Lodge and had a really outstanding meal in their Cascade Room. We had been doing a lot of eating the previous few days and so limited ourselves to just a main course and dessert. My husband had Huckleberry Glazed Chicken slow roasted with new potatoes and homminy salad. I had Wild Salmon and Shrimp Capellini tossed with crimini mushrooms, asparagus tips and a dill Havarti cream. Both dishes were excellent. One of us had a glass of the house Cabernet Sauvignon and one had a glass of their Chardonay. We then shared a really awsome Strawberry/Rhubarb Crisp. With tea/coffee the total came to $95.50. Not cheap but VERY YUMMY! There is a good children's menu and children eat dinner free with their parents between 5:30 and 6:30pm. There are two options for breakfast - Continental ($8.95) and Full Buffet ($12.95). We had the Continental which included cheeses, fruit, cereal, danish, toast and yogurt.
(5)Rebecca H.
Seasonal cuisine in a lovely setting. It is in the Timberline Lodge, although it overlooks the parking lot and the front of the lodge, rather than Mt. Hood. The fries are delicious. Three of us went; I had the salmon BLT which was tasty and generous with the salmon and bacon. The fish in the fish and chips was fresh and the batter was good. The hamburger was good, although not spectacular. The service is attentive and professional. I don't understand why they get their rosemary bread from Van Nuys, CA; surely there must be a local bakery that can supply it. It wasn't crowded but the day was overcast and rainy. It probably is crowded during the winter ski season or nice days. The lodge is wonderful for wandering and admiring the beautiful artisan work in stone and wood. To get five stars the restaurant needs to have more vegetarian options; other than the soup of the day and a salad, there was nothing else on the menu for vegetarians. The prices are a little higher than comparable meals, but that's understood for a tourist location. I would return while taking out of town guests or for a nice day trip.
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