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Canyon River Grill, Ellensburg, WA

Canyon River Grill

4.8 (671)
$31 to $50
American
14706 State Route 821, Ellensburg, WA 98926

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 25 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
The Canyon River Grill is the only restaurant in the Yakima Canyon offering local cuisine and beautiful views. Located inside Red's Fly Shop and just feet from the Yakima River, The Canyon River Grill serves gourmet food and wine and a feeling of intimacy and adventure. Whether you're coming for lunch after fishing the Yakima or celebrating a special occasion, your experience with us will be unforgettable.

Reservations are ALWAYS preferred.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Cajun, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Fri–Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon, Thu 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri–Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (509) 933-2309
  • Website
    https://www.canyonrivergrill.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Kevin Davis
  • Catering
    Please inquire about catering to Events@CanyonRiver.net
  • Private party facilities
    Please inquire about private Dinners to Events@CanyonRiver.net
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    14706 State Route 821, Ellensburg, WA 98926
  • Neighborhood
    Ellensburg
  • Cross street
    State Route 821 (aka Canyon Road)
  • Parking details
    Please park in front of Red's Fly Shop.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 671 people are saying

Canyon River Grill reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Great for scenic views

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    American

  • East of Seattle

    Best Overall

  • East of Seattle

    Best Food

  • East of Seattle

    Best Service

  • East of Seattle

    Best Ambiance

  • East of Seattle

    Best Value

  • East of Seattle

    Innovative

  • East of Seattle

    Healthy

  • East of Seattle

    Great for outdoor dining

  • East of Seattle

    Great for scenic views

  • East of Seattle

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Canyon River Grill is an exquisite dining destination nestled by the Yakima River, offering "amazing" food and "exceptional" service in a stunning setting. Guests rave about the "perfectly cooked" halibut and "heavenly" appetizers, while the outdoor-indoor dining enhances the experience. It's a "special place" for memorable meals and scenic views.
671 Reviews

  1. Woody

    Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our table was next to the patio door. Everytime some one walked through it slammed shut. Annoying

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  2. Tim

    Phoenix / Arizona3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Food Great Service this place always comes through with a perfect dining experience!

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  3. Saralyn

    Seattle / Eastern Washington7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing and our waitress was the best! Thank you for always being 5 star quality every time!

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  4. Cheri

    Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the halibut and my husband had the Kobe beef steak salad. Both were outstanding.

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  5. Linda

    Seattle / Eastern Washington12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A perfect place to stop for lunch if you are traveling from west of the mountains through the Yakima Canyon to Yakima or beyond or east to west. Make reservations online. Staff and wait people are friendly and efficient. Fish and chips are excellent.

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  6. Karen VIP

    Seattle / Eastern Washington19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    New Best Ever: Paper Drift Boat Cocktail - you have to try it! Salad De Printemps -English peas, asparagus, frisée, shaved fennel -so delicious and fresh Crispy Yakima Valley Asparagus - tempura-style with salsa romesco…heavenly Miso Marinated Neah Bay Black Cod -OMG! Warm Strawberry Rhubarb Crostata - beautiful, delicious and amazing ….all surpassed only by the surrounding spectacular views of the Yakima Canyon from Canyon River Grill.

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  7. David

    Seattle / Eastern Washington6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dining at The Canyon River Grill is always a treat and tonight was no exception

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  8. Paul

    Philadelphia County7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a wonderful meal. Always perfectly done. Casual, but all super well made food with high quality ingredients

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  9. Brenda VIP

    Seattle / Eastern Washington15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful! The salmon with cherries is AMAZING! 5+/5

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  10. Gina

    Seattle / Eastern Washington2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    chef kevin does not dissapoint we come for special occassions bday, anniversary, any excuse we love staying at the lodge, conveinant and nice for the pups we LOVE the canyon

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FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Canyon River Grill using the Order Direct button in Additional Information section.

Canyon River Grill is rated 4.8 stars by 671 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 25 times today
Google Map for Canyon River Grill

14706 State Route 821, Ellensburg, WA 98926

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    State Route 821 (aka Canyon Road)
  • Neighborhood
    Ellensburg
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Fri–Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon, Thu 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri–Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Cajun, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Please park in front of Red's Fly Shop.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Kevin Davis
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
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