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Celilo Restaurant & Bar

16 Oak St, Hood River, OR 97031-2310
541-386-5710
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Ranked #3 of 81 restaurants in Hood River
Cuisines: American
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Good for: Romantic, Bar Scene, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Description: At Celilo, we are committed to a healthy and sustainable future. Our menus feature Pacific Northwest cuisine made with fresh and local ingredients.We hope that you will join us in our dining room’s warm atmosphere, created by local artists and craftsmen.
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Liege, Belgium
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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW via mobile

Great place if you're looking for a nice dining place in downtown Hood River. The food is very tasty and original however, the portions are not for big eaters. Service is very efficient, we didn't have a reservation on a Saturday night and they managed to seat us within 5 minutes.

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Tigard, OR
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

We love this restaurant. They have the absolute best veggie burgers, a great wine list and we recently had a fabulous dinner there, lamb three ways and a great paella.

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Portland, Oregon
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17 reviews 17 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

I've eaten here before and have always enjoyed the food, the service and the ambiance. We went in for a late lunch and enjoyed two very good burgers, the temp was just as we'd ordered. The atmosphere is better for night dining.

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seattle, washington
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97 reviews 97 reviews
84 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2013

Perhaps is was having 6 of us show up for unch w/out reserv. that threw the server a little off, though it was after normal lunch hour and place not busy. 4 of us had Soup and Salad- the soup was lovely- bright green creamy Sorrel seasoned with curry. Not as hot as ideal, quite lukewarm in fact. Other two... More

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cottage grove, oregon
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13 reviews 13 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013

We recently stayed the night in Hood River and were guided to Celilo by our B&B host. Our experience was an incredible meal that hit our 'top 3 list' of dining experiences. Wonderful asparagus soup, puffy pillows of gnocchi and vegetables in a divine sauce for me and lamb cooked 3 ways for my husband. We shared a yummy baklava... More

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Hood River, Oregon
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013

We went to 2 for 1 night and had heard great things about the food. Well they were out of three items on the menu and we ordered what I can best describe as a poor pot roast. It was terrible and we were really bummed as we were expecting a fantastic dinner.

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Genevieve S, Guest Relations Manager at Celilo Restaurant & Bar, responded to this review
21 May 2013

Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review - we are just as disappointed about your experience as you are! We will discuss your experience in our staff meeting this week, as we are always trying to improve our guest experience and yours certainly gives us a lot to work on. I will speak with Chef... More

Portland, Or
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33 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

We ordered dinner off the "small plates" menu, and the food was very good. We enjoyed the beet salad, pasta with mushrooms, and the sirloin burger. We were not pleased with the waitress, as she just seemed to have an attitude. When we returned home we discoverd a billing descrepancy and contacted the restaurant. They were very professional and quick... More

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Genevieve S, Guest Relations Manager at Celilo Restaurant & Bar, responded to this review
21 May 2013

Thank you so much for your review. We very much appreciate your input and apologize for your experience with your server - certainly not what we are striving for! So glad that you enjoyed the small plates menu and plan to come again. Thanks again for taking the time to write the review. All the best, Genevieve at Celilo More

Hood River, Oregon
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

This restaurant is the best in Hood River. Chef Ben Stenn is passionate about his food and about supporting the local economy. He uses fresh, local, in-season and sustainable products. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and very romantic. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable. We always feel like we have arrived at a good friends home when we go there.... More

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Genevieve S, Public Relations Manager at Celilo Restaurant & Bar, responded to this review
19 March 2013

Thank you so much for such kind words! The Sweet Cheeks is my favorite as well! We are so happy to know your experience is just what we hope for each of our guests. Thanks again for taking the time to write this review. More

Oliver, Canada
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66 reviews 66 reviews
37 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2013

We were staying across the street at the Hood River Hotel (excellent) and decided to try this place as it advertises that it uses local produce and meat and the menu looked good. The service was OK, the waitress spent a fair bit of time talking about herself rather than the menu etc. The wine list was pricey. My wife... More

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Hood River
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2013

While the service was good the rest was a test in patience. What sounded good on the menu was average to poor with tiny portions. It took forever to get the food to the table. This was mid week with a third of the place empty. I'm accustom to paying for great food and happy to do so. This food... More

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