Celilo Restaurant & Bar

Name: Celilo Restaurant & Bar
Address: 16 Oak St, Hood River, OR, United States, 97031
Telephone: (541) 386-5710
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

671 Reviews

$31 to $50

Northwest

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Celilo Restaurant and Bar is located in the heart of downtown Hood River, Oregon and our doors open to the town's center on Oak Street, which is lined with boutiques, galleries, sports shops and hotels. At Celilo, we are committed to a healthy and sustainable future. In all that we do, our focus is on the local community, and that hasn't changed in the 25 years we have been in the restaurant business in Hood River. We source high quality, fresh food grown miles from our doorstep. Our menus are built in response to what is in season and at its peak at any given day in the Gorge. Therefore, they are always changing. Our guests have come to expect something new and surprising at every visit. Our long-held partnerships with local farmers, foragers, ranchers, wine growers...is unmatched and our menus show off the bounty they bring to the Gorge. Dine in casual elegance in a room built by local artisans. Come see for yourself what the Hood River Valley has to offer!

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jan 29, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Northwest
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(541) 386-5710
Website
http://www.celilorestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Ben Stenn
Catering
Celilo Restaurant catering focuses on local, fresh and healthy foods, and we count ourselves the luckiest caterers in the world to be located in this incredible food and wine producing region. We offer wedding packages exclusively at The Orchard in Hood River.

Location
16 Oak St, Hood River, OR 97031
Neighborhood
Hood River
Cross street
1st St
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Kale, Squash, and Sundried Tomato Pasta$31.00
Artisan pasta with roasted Flower to Flour Farm squash, marinated lacinato kale, and house made, sundried Roma tomatoes. Baked with Gruyere cheese.
Lentil Cakes$28.00
Pan fried green lentil cakes, served over house made hummus, Saur Farm sunchoke purée and roasted sunchokes with Hood River Organic spicy greens. Finished with fresh herb yogurt.
Spaetzle$29.00
House made rye flour and beet spaetzle over herb goat cheese, with roasted honeynut squash, sautéed ruby chard, roasted beets, micro greens and crispy beet chips.
Tomato and Meatball Fettucine$31.00
House made fettuccine pasta in a rustic, heirloom tomato sauce with pork and beef meatballs. Finished with and Grana Padano cheese and extra virgin olive oil.
Black Cod$38.00
Pan roasted Pacific Black Cod with Brussels sprout leaves, miso poached daikon, carrot pickles and pickled shiitake mushrooms. Served over mushroom dashi broth with shaved watermelon radish.
New York Steak$39.00
Painted Hills strip steak, grilled to temperature and served with Prairie Creek Farm potato puree, sautéed rapini, Ramanesco, Fourme d'Ambert bleu cheese and red wine sauce.
Pork$36.00
Carlton Farm milk poached pork loin and house made bratwurst over Saur Farm cabbage choucroute and Idiot's Grace rosti potatoes. Finished with pork jus and pickled mustard seed.
Chicken$36.00
Pitman Family Farm brined and chicken leg and thigh, served with jalapeno corn bread, preserved lemon collard greens and pickled tomato slaw.

What 671 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Portland / Oregon
Innovative
Portland / Oregon
Great for fine wines
Portland / Oregon
Romantic
Portland / Oregon
Northwest

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CoralH
Portland
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food5service4ambience4
Enjoyed a remarkable meal for my husband’s birthday celebration. Cannot recommend the squash soup enough, it was absolutely fabulous. A wonderful wine selection and innovative cocktails. Celilo is easily one of our favorite places for special occasions and date nights.
EL
EricL
Portland
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience4
Our server, Liz, was outstanding. She was friendly, efficient, and professional in her demeanor. The ravioli was average, but the pork loin was not good. Maybe it was an off night?
Celilo Restaurant & BarResponded on January 16, 2023We agree, Liz is an exceptional server! Obviously our goal is to match great service with great food, and we're sorry to hear we fell short on your meal. We hope you join us again so we can improve on your experience. Thank you.
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veggiepdx
New York Area
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience4
Celilo has been a go-to restaurant in Hood River for years. However, after not having been there for 3 years, we were extremely disappointed when we returned. The food was fine, (not not inventive nor particularly thoughtfully prepared), and overpriced for what it was. A dinner for 4 of us cost $250, and none of us were very impressed with our dinner. It would be a great stop for a cocktail and appetizer.
JH
JonH
Portland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great evening for a romantic dinner with the wife.
Celilo Restaurant & BarResponded on January 16, 2023Glad to hear - thanks for joining us at Celilo!
J
Juris
Portland
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice to have a few more choices on the menu than most places, great wine list at low markup, just a great place for a really good meal
Celilo Restaurant & BarResponded on January 16, 2023Thank you Juris!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charleston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was quick and amazing. We just drove in four hours with three kids and the service was spectacular. The food was phenomenal and the atmosphere was very calming and beautiful.
AB
AbrahamB
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious and fresh. This is our favorite restaurant in Hood River.
Celilo Restaurant & BarResponded on January 16, 2023Thank you! We appreciate the positive feedback!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food and great service!
Celilo Restaurant & BarResponded on January 16, 2023Thank you!
G
Grace
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We love Celilo and make a reservation whenever we are in Hood River. We had dinner in the bar on a Tuesday evening. Everything was delicious, service is always impeccable, and the bar small plates are a great value for the quality of the food. Nice wine list too. I highly recommend.
JG
JesseG
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Friendly staff, super good food, and an incredible ambiance.
CA
CARP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Celilo we know and love is baaaaack! Summer is over so most folks from away have returned there. Now you can get a table and have a civilized dinner or three before the holidays. You will see all those people you have not realized you have been missing. Celilo is wonderful, tasty, and makes for a very good time.
Celilo Restaurant & BarResponded on January 16, 2023It's great to be baaaack!! Thanks so much for the uplifting review!
C
Chickadee
Portland
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is our special place to dine and we've never been disappointed.When they see our name on the reservations list we always get a window table in a special place. Staff alwsys remember us and call us by name. Most of the staff has been there for years. They even held on through the pandemic. It shows how well they are treated by the ownership (it is locally owned and operated by local people). Service is great amd staff well informed. The food is wonderful and creative and house made. The fresh pasta is perfect. Their wine list is well thought out and includes many wines from the Gorge. They have wines at all price points so everyone can enjoy it.
VP
VincentP
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 27, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Excellent experience. Celilo is fine dining at its best.
FC
FrancisC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is a special place. Attentive staff, thoughtfully prepared food.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very nice place. Very nice servers
BK
BirdKam
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing service and delicious food. Such a great surprise and will for sure come back again!
RC
RachelC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I made reservations a few weeks beforehand and was glad! Very popular restaurant with long wait times without a reservation. We tried the cheese appetizer which was good, and we had the pork and the steak. Both were excellent dishes. We also ordered dessert which was delish. Highly recommend! Worth the price.
JR
JohnR
Houston
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience5
The cocktails and appetizers were good, but the two pasta main courses were disappointing - chanterelle & corn and lamb & pork sausage.
DK
DuaneK
Yosemite
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very nice, we eat here every time we get to Hood River.
R
Reedrum
Atlanta
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Food had amazing flavors, very very good coming from a foodie, the only thing that was a bit off was the pasta was a bit over done, although I think many people prefer pasta to be soft, my preference is al dente or just past al dente but no further. People were great and fun. It was a delightful evening
PS
PaulS
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent experience yet again. Food was fantastic. My pasta was 10/10 but somehow her pork dish dwarfed it? And the help choosing the perfect vino was wonderful as well. Always a terrific experience from the food to the wait staff, host staff, everything.
KH
KoichiroH
New England
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 30, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
夫婦で訪問しましたが、店の雰囲気も良く、お料理もとても美味しかったです。コストパフォーマンスも良いと思います。大変、満足しました！
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OpenTable Diner
St. Louis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing and the service outstanding!
WT
WearyTraveler
Portland
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on September 30, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
The restaurant is beautiful, the food delicious, the staff attentive. We’d return in a heartbeat.
C
Cherylh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible service and food was delicious. The menu was definitely thought out to appeal to a broad spectrum of taste pallets.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
460 reviews
vip
4.0
460 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Always a nice place for a good dinner. We are never disappointed when we have dinner at Celilo. Food is excellent, nice choice of wines and good service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Both of our dishes were some of the best we’ve ever had. The clam and pasta dish that I had was perfect. Clams were great. Green beans were slightly crunchy and had both the green bean flavor and the scent of fresh snapped beans. Pasta was perfectly cooked, corn and broth had a mix of delicate flavors. Wonderful. We’ve met the waiter before and he was great as usual.
JS
JoanS
New England
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
There are a number of places for fine dining in Hood River, but Celilo is at the top of the list. The room is spacious and comfortable --- we noticed that the restaurant is lively sounding, but not loud -- and the wait staff and bartenders are skilled, knowledgeable and attentive. On our visit, we enjoyed the special, curried mussels, and a riff on chicken and mole that was out of this world. The entrees were preceded by a well-prepared selection of Middle Eastern spreads, and we ended with a seasonal dessert that featured the local fruit at peak ripeness. Our visit was for a special occasion, but I imagine that every dining experience at Celilo becomes a special occasion!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good food. Good service
D
Dennis
Portland
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always the folks at Celilo made our evening exceptional. Thanks again
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Attentive staff, tasty cocktails, excellent flavor for entrees. Our regular special occasion place to go.
LB
LibbyB
Austin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely space, excellent menu, locally sourced food that was delicious. Nice cocktail and wine list. Very enjoyable menu.
LB
LynnB
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Enjoyed our delicious very fresh food. Afterwards discovered the fun First Friday HOOD RIVER downtown event to walk along
MJ
MJH1954
Portland
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Celilo is the only place to visit in Hood River for elegance, exquisite cuisine, romantic ambience, professional accommodation, and warmth. Can you get any more perfect thank that? ~MJH
SM
SabrinaM
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a Hood River favorite. Went for our 20th wedding anniversary and it did not disappoint.
IM
IssacM
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We celebrated a Birthday and everything was perfect! Loved the place, food and service was great. Highly recommend this place for a romantic dinner.
AW
AllysonW
Anchorage
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Enjoyable dinner. Food was great and our waiter was very helpful.
PT
PatT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always excellent, consistent as can be on food quality, presentation, service, beer and wine list...peeps here know what they are doing!
HM
HeidiM
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 25, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience3
I had the Tuna Nicoise. Tuna didn't taste fresh and basically arrived on a bed of greens with a few potatoes and olives. Not something I'd return for. Staff was super friendly and helpful.
KB
KarenB
Dallas
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and cocktails. Had the pork dish and fish. Finished off with the chocolate mousse dessert.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

Celilo Restaurant & Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 671 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jan 29, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

16 Oak St, Hood River, OR 97031

Additional information

Cross street
1st St
Neighborhood
Hood River
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Cuisines
Northwest
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Ben Stenn
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.celilorestaurant.com/
Phone number
(541) 386-5710
Catering
Celilo Restaurant catering focuses on local, fresh and healthy foods, and we count ourselves the luckiest caterers in the world to be located in this incredible food and wine producing region. We offer wedding packages exclusively at The Orchard in Hood River.

Celilo Restaurant & Bar

Make a reservation

Additional information

Popular dishes

Beet Salad

Pork

Steak Frites

Menu

Dinner

Kale, Squash, and Sundried Tomato Pasta$31.00

Lentil Cakes$28.00

Spaetzle$29.00

Tomato and Meatball Fettucine$31.00

Black Cod$38.00

New York Steak$39.00

Pork$36.00

Chicken$36.00

What 671 people are saying

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