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Canyon River Grill, Ellensburg, WA

Canyon River Grill

4.8 (678)
$31 to $50
American
14706 State Route 821, Ellensburg, WA 98926

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 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
  • 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

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What 678 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
  • 4.6Value

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 offers "delicious food" and a "spectacular view" of the Yakima Canyon. Guests rave about the "amazing service" and "exceptional dining experience" with standout dishes like halibut, salmon, and the "New Best Ever" cocktails. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, perfect for "special occasions" or a casual meal.
678 Reviews

  1. Tim

    Seattle / Eastern Washington12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A great experience worth finding. Not on a main thoroughfare, it takes some driving to find. The first impression of walking in, with a fly fishing shop to the left, is one of a resort coffee shop. Most tables are along the windows. The staff is attentive and friendly. The view is very nice, overlooking the river. It is too bad they didnt push the building back when constructing as there is a dirt parking lot to overlook. But beyond it is the bluffs and water. The menu is wonderful. A selection of fish, beef and pork. Everything looked amazing. The Halibut was served with a corn and andouille sausage mix. Incredible flavor. We also had the salmon. The complex flavors of soy and ginger along with crushed hazelnuts was one of the best I have ever had. A slice of key lime pie to finish was perfect. Prices are not cheap. Wine runs 48.00 on up to 100.00+ a bottle. Entres were 30 to 50.00. Not hard to spend 100.00 a person here. A memorable place for a special occasion.

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  2. Nathan VIP

    Hawaii1 review

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My NY steak was quite over cooked. I ordered medium rare, and it was more like medium well We will be back for sure, always enjoy the meal, just won’t order steak anymore

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  3. Dan

    Hawaii6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great sockeye and halibut..enoyed our meal very much..........

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  4. Claire

    Seattle / Eastern Washington4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an incredible experience at Canyon River Grill! The food was absolutely delicious, and the atmosphere was perfect for a relaxing evening. A special shoutout to our server, TayVon—he was attentive, had great recommendations, and made the whole night even more enjoyable. We’ll definitely be back!

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  5. Jennifer

    Seattle / Eastern Washington4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Location is lovely and the food is always exceptional!

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  6. Deborah

    Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time dining at Canyon River Grill. The service was great as was the food. Hubby had Southern Fried Chicken…he was thrilled… I had a delicious Halibut dish ..it was “Peas & Carrots”. We will definitely be going back. The drive was beautiful along the Yakima River.

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  7. Jamie

    Idaho1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every thing we ordered was absolutely delicious. It was a beautiful afternoon and enjoyed the seating on the deck. Service was great too, helpful with the menu and the waitstaff helped each other out too. Highly recommend

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  8. Woody

    Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    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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  9. Tim

    Phoenix / Arizona3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 10, 2025

    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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  10. Saralyn

    Seattle / Eastern Washington7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    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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Canyon River Grill is rated 4.8 stars by 678 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United States
  3. Seattle / Eastern Washington
  4. East of Seattle
  5. Ellensburg

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 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
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