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   Deborah

   Seattle

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall4food4service5ambience3

   Excellent service! Food was good The power had been off, dining room temp was cold and never heated up Wanted a more complex menu Miss formality of the beautiful hotel…sweat shirts galore

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   MeganP

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 27, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   We love the food there, the mussles are so good and the salmon was very good. We loved our waiter and the staff. It's very slow in Feb so it's a great time to go. I look forward to the menu for the more formal dinning, but I liked the relaxed fit that the dinning has right now.

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   OpenTable Diner

   Seattle

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 15, 2023

   overall1food1service1ambience2

   Worst meal I’ve ever had. Pretty sure they went to Safeway and bought everything premade from the deli and still managed to make it worse. Don’t know who’s been giving these guys 5 stars…total joke. You’ve been warned

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   KarlAbS

   Seattle

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 26, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   It was just the two of us for dinner and I do mean just 2 of us. With 175 reservations for Christmas, the ice highway caused me cancellations. We had our own chef, waitress (Brenda was fab), manager and piano player. Nobody else was there! It was a lovely dinner with an exceptional setting and view. Everything was excellent. We appreciated the staffs good humor too. A dinner to remember...

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 24, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We had a wonderful time. Unfortunately for the Resturant there was an ice storm so we pretty much had the place to ourselves. There was live piano music and the food was outstanding. Thanks to all the staff

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   JimR

   Portland

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 28, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Food was absolutely delicious and service was the best! Not too much and not too little.

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   BrianM

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 26, 2022

   overall5food4service5ambience5

   Took my granddaughter and daughter in law out for a special ladies lunch out, it was a great outing. Thanks

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   OpenTable Diner

   Portland

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on November 26, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The food was very good! It's a little spendy but no worse than other fine dining in our area. I love the fireplace in the lounge, very cozy!

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9. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 25, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Thanksging weekend

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    RoyS

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2022

    overall4food3service5ambience4

    My seafood pasta was tasty but over-sauced. Clams were great. Service was excellent.

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    GregoryD

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    The hotel and resturaunt are as beautiful as ever. The staff was very good and made us glad we celebrated our Thanksgiving dinner there. The dinner itself was traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings but not as good as mom used to make. Looking forward to going back to taste other dishes we saw on the menu.

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    JOJO

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience2

    It had been quite a few years since we had visited the CG hotel for Thanksgiving and we were totally shocked!! We used to dine here every Thanksgiving they always had a beautiful tree up, there were Christmas lights all over the grounds, this year nothing!! The furniture has been changed, does not reflect the ambiance and charm it once had!! Won’t go back, the piano player was great, but the bar leaves much to be desired, our waitress was super nice and she was the best part of our time there. The food was just ok, nothing special.

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13. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall3food2service2ambience2

    Food was not the best. I ordered chicken curry and it was overly soaked with curry. The dessert, crème brûlée, was watery and clearly it was made from a box and not fresh ingredients.

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    DanP

    Portland

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This place always transports me back in time. I love the atmosphere and ambiance. At night you can't see the river but you know it's there and the small decorative lights outside on the patio make it cozy. The building is very old so it is a bit drafty on by the windows, just bring a sweater and enjoy a piece of history :-)

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    valentine2015

    Portland

    21 reviews

    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    We enjoyed the meal, ambiance and service. No complaints. Must share that the Stonehedge dinner, within the same week, was slightly better at noticeably lower cost.

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    ScottL

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 24, 2022

    overall3food4service2ambience2

    Good food. Didn’t acknowledge my wife’s birthday that I wrote in the open table comments section. Everyone had a jacket on because it was so cold in the dining area.

    Simon's Cliff HouseResponded on October 26, 2022Hello Scott. My apologies for the birthday mishap. we hope to see you again soon to make up for it.

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    xxxchipxxx

    Portland

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 23, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience5

    We made a reservation at noon but we wanted to modify and asked if it's okay to arrive at 11:30 instead. We were told they are completely booked until noon so we decided to show up at 11:30 and wait until noon; however, the restaurant didn't open until 11:45 and we were the first customer! They didn't need to lie like that. They could tell us they don't open until 11:45 anyway. Food was good and waitress was wonderful, so I gave them 4 stars.

    Simon's Cliff HouseResponded on October 26, 2022Frankly I am little puzzled. We open the restaurant for lunch at 11:30, therefore, no reason for anyone to tell you 11:45 opening time! My sincere apologies. We hope to see you back.

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    DanielJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 18, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    My wife and I went on our honeymoon. Such a beautiful hotel and restaurant.

    Simon's Cliff HouseResponded on October 21, 2022Happy that you enjoyed your stay. Much happiness.

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    Lena

    Central Coast

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 17, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience5

    Beautiful place to visit first time here celebrated a birthday. Food was good over all experience was great! One suggestion get the mussels they were so good !

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20. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 16, 2022

    overall2food2service3ambience3

    I grew up in Hood River and the Columbia Gorge Hotel and Restaurant was where you went for a special night out. The location itself is still beautiful, the grounds could use a little work, the staff was friendly but the Menu completely lacked imagination and was wanting with the execution. The Lamb I had was cooked well, the potatoes were fine but I had the toughest asparagus of my life. My husband’s seafood pasta was worse. The scallops only existed on the menu, the clams were tiny and the sauce could have come out of a bottle from Safeway. The prices were high for the quality of food. There are much better places to eat at more reasonable prices in Hood River, in-fact we had dessert at one of them, because dinner was so disappointing.

    Simon's Cliff HouseResponded on October 21, 2022I am sorry to hear that you were disappointed. We hope you'll give us another try.

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    RalphW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Even though some of the staff were new the service was excellent. We enjoyed two breakfasts and a dinner while staying at the hotel. The food was delicious and we didn't have to wait too long for it.

    Simon's Cliff HouseResponded on October 21, 2022sounds like everything worked out great for you. thank you for sharing.

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    JudyD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Absolutely the BEST breakfast. Cooked to perfection.

    Simon's Cliff HouseResponded on October 21, 2022thank you

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23. SB

    StevenB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything was so fresh, delicious and heated appropriately. Our server was delightful and piano music in the distance...Perfect!

    Simon's Cliff HouseResponded on October 21, 2022Thank you

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24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 3, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Great brunch. Beautiful spot and gardens.

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    Reedrum

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 3, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience2

    Food was great, service was great, we did not like the lighting - they use a cool blue light in there as opposed to a warm gold or yellow light so it seems a bit stark. I was also surprised the decor was not in the theme or history of the house / period. So the modern fixtures and cool lighting in a classical 1920's house is a bit of a contrast. But that did not take away from the food or the service - it was just a bit odd is all.

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26. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Tahoe

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Outstanding service, the food was excellent and a beautiful view from our table.

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    TerriF

    Boise

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 26, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    The food is outstanding and you can't beat the view. Be prepared for high prices and slow service but worth the wait because the view is stunning. Be sure to make reservations.

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28. MR

    MichaelR

    Portland

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    If you're staying at the hotel, this is a great dining choice. The menu has a nice variety of choices, prices are appropriate, and the food was delicious. The service was very personal, and the experience was memorable.

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29. AH

    AdamH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Beautiful location. Very friendly staff. We had the mussels as an app and there were very good. They had a good wine selection. The seating arrangement was a little unusual. It wasn’t exactly clear where you were supposed to check in. There was a wedding going on while we were there so that may have had something to do with it. Our food was good. My lamb was cooked perfectly. Salmon was slightly over cooked. We enjoyed an after dinner drink and cheesecake that was very good.

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30. ML

    MelisaL

    Philadelphia

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Wonderful start to finish Our server Ian was knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor Great experience

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    Gwesty2

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2022

    overall3food2service2ambience3

    uninspiring, overcooked food in a very quiet room

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    Nanou

    New England

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    We had a wonderful meal and our server Ian was very helpful and attentive.

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    JudgeGray

    Wilmington

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This is our favorite restaurant when visiting Hood River—excellent food, great service, beautiful setting! Always a “special occasion” when dining here!

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    MikeK

    Portland

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Service and food was outstanding and the view of the Columbia river was simply beautiful.

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    Anna

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Spectacular view of the Columbia River, well maintained grounds that create a calm and natural dining experience. Drinks were fabulous and the food was good, the vegetables were cooked to perfection. The entree was tasty and the portions above average in size which was a huge plus for my husband. The staff were friendly, professional, and accommodating with a smile.

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36. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent customer service and breakfast was delicious!

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    ChemicalIntelligencer

    Philadelphia

    24 reviews

    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience5

    Gourmet entrees return to the best dining venue in Oregon.

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    CarolM

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Beautiful historic hotel. Gorgeous views from the dining area of the Gorge. Food and service excellent.

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    AllysonW

    Anchorage

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience3

    The positives, friendly staff from everyone we encountered. Our waiter was delightful. The setting in an historic hotel right on the Columbia River was exceptional. My lamb was perfectly cooked. The negatives, when we walked through the ballroom area of the restaurant to be seated, several of the tables were missing tablecloths which distracted from such an elegant setting. I had to ask for a napkin, the asparagus was overcooked, and my Caesar salad had two croutons. For a restaurant to provide a fine dining experience, attention to detail is important and was lacking. Thankfully, these shortcomings are easily remedied and would do justice to such a beautiful place.

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    MichelleS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We were ten minutes early before the dining room was open. We were warmly welcomed anyway and seated at a river view window table. The wait staff was friendly and up beat and menus were quick to the table. The food came as we requested—I asked for the croissant to be left off my sandwich and the chef created a salad of the sandwich ingredients. Each meal was fresh, appetizing, and flavorful. A delightful luncheon for us all at Simon’s Cliff House.

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