Reviews of Northwest restaurants, bars and roadhouses...

Reviews and write-ups of restaurants we've enjoyed during visits to Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana and Wyoming.

Oasis Cafe and Motel: Located in Juntura, in the Oregon "outback," Oasis serves amazing diner-style home cooking, served by amazingly friendly staff. Truly an "oasis" in the desert...

Big Daddy's Barbecue: If you love all styles of barbecue, this is your restaurant. Located in Meridian, Idaho, in the greater Boise area. Amazing food served by friendly staff.

Starv'n Marv'n Family Restaurant: Located in Klamath Falls, Oregon, and has been serving amazing diner "comfort food" since 1997. A favorite breakfast and lunch restaurant of the locals.

Egg Factory: Serves "country style" breakfast and lunch, in Nampa, Idaho. All of your "Americana" favorites, served in a "country" dining room by friendly staff.

Gold Mine Restaurant: Rustic, family owned and operated saloon/restaurant in Idaho City, Idaho. Delicious barbecue, rustic dining, friendly service, and lots more to enjoy!

Fiesta Guadalajara: Amazing Jaslico-style Mexican cuisine, served by friendly staff, in a cozy, "old school" dining room. Located in Meridian, Idaho...

Goodwood Barbecue Company: Classic barbecue, served in an upscale dining room in Meridian, Idaho. You may leave your cowboy boots and your cowboy hat at home when you dine at Goodwood...

Jody's Diner: Classic diner located just off Interstate 80 in Evanston, WY. Delicious diner cusine, friendly service, and great prices. Favorte resturant of locals, truckers and Interstate travelers.

Wrangler Cafe: Favorite restaurant of Pinedale, WY locals, where staff and locals mingle, and dine together at the counter. Great food!

Wild Horse Cafe 'n Gift Shop: The west comes alive in Cody, Wyoming, and Wild Horse serves a delicious breakfast with a friendly smile... not to mention freshly baked biscuits.

Red Lodge Cafe: Features delicious cuisine, friendly service, with breakfast served anytime! Favorite diner of Red Lodge, Montana locals. Prime rib for breakfast...

Crazy Mary's Fish and Chips: Small seafood diner, located in Billings, that serves some of the best fish and chips in the State of Montana, or maybe anywhere.

Bernie's Diner: Retro diner, located in downtown Billings, is a favorite of the locals. Serves local favorites, such as an "Elk Skillet," made with elk sausage.

Cafe Rio Mexican Grill: Delicious Mexican-inspired cusine, served "assembly line" style, in Billings, MT. Your food is made in front of you, and you get to have it made, the way you want it to be.

Copper City Bowl and Cafe: Open 24/7/365 in Anaconda, MT. Favorite restaurant of local residents. Great breakfast in a very "old school" diner.

Jasper's Restaurant: Located just off Interstate 90 in St. Regis, Montana, Jasper's Restaurant is a favorite of locals, truckers, and Interstate travelers. Delicious food and friendly service.

The Breakfast Club: Breakfast and lunch served in downtown Moscow, Idaho, with a smile. "Home style" breakfast, German sausage, and much more...

Flo's Cafe: Features breakfast and lunch in a small town diner. Delicious food, small town diner, and very busy on weekends. Caters to the taste of Grand Coulee locals.

Pepper Jack Bar and Grill: One of Grand Coulee's best breakfast restaurants! How could you resist a breakfast that features German sausage as the main entrée? I couldn't...

Beth's Cafe: Serving 12-egg omelettes since 1954, this greasy spoon restaurant is a Seattle icon, and a magnet for all "foodies," and those who appreciate good food, in a no-frills, old-school diner.

Applebee's Neighborhood Bar and Grill: The Covington, Washington location lives up to the chain's core values, and serves delicious food in a very stylish and comfortable dining room.

Pancake House: A longshoreman's delight in downtown Longview. Serves breakfast and lunch to hungry locals in a no-frills, diner atmosphere. Definitely my kind of restaurant...

El Ranchero Restaurant: Delicious, authentic Mexican cusine, along with fast friendly service. Enjoy the best that Longview, Washington has to offer!

Jerry's Restaurant: Favorite breakfast restaurant of Lakeview, Oregon locals. Offers wide array of breakfast "comfort foods," served in a 1980's vintage diner.

Rome Station: Eastern Oregon roadhouse, west of Jordan Valley in the "Oregon Outback." Hit or miss food and service, but it's the only cafe for many miles.

El Herradero: Features delicious Mexican cusine in a family-friendly dining room. Amazing appetizers! A favorite Mexican restaurant of the Mountain Home, Idaho locals.

Cinders Café: Truck stop diner, located south of Klamath Falls, Cinders Café offers great diner cusine, friendly service, and GIGANTIC portions.

El Rey Del Taco: Taco truck, parked motel parking lot on north side of Klamath Falls. Delicious tacos, friendly service, and very reasonable prices.

El Toreo: Delicious Mexican cuisine in downtown Burns. Features great Mexican food, large variety, and lots of cold Mexican beer.

Highlander Restaurant: Located in downtown Burns, Hilander serves delicious Chinese and American cuisine, with a smile, and very friendly service.

Fields Station Café: Restaurant, motel, general store and gas pumps, located in Fields, Oregon. Delicious food, wonderful atmosphere, and friendly people.

Ye Olde Castle Family Restaurant: Landmark breakfast and lunch restaurant in Burns. Friendly staff, retro decor and old school diner atmosphere.

Adel Store and Tavern: Gas, groceries, RV park, post office, bar, pool tables, mounted trophies, good food and friendly service... what more could you ask for in Adel, Oregon?

The Barge Inn: Located in Newpor'ts famous Bayfront district, Barge Inn is where the locals gather to enjoy beer, wine and the "World Famous Cheeseburger" and their "North" and "South" poles...

Denny's (Eugene): Located on Glenwood Ave. in Eugene, Denny's serves "comfort food" breakfasts, but the breakfasts include a heavy dose of attitude if you try to take photos.

Dog In A Box: Small Eugene hot dog diner offers a wide array of delicious hot dogs, in a funky atnosphere, served by friendly counter staff. If you love hot dogs, you'll love this place!

Mazatlan Mexican Restaurant: Located in downtown Newport, Mazatlan features authentic decour, fast, friendly service, fun surrounding and outstanding Mexican food.

Mo's: Known for their "World Famous Clam Chowder," Mo's is located in the Bayfront District, and their chowder is the best clam chowder that I've ever tasted in Oregon. Located in Newport.

Muchas Gracias: Serves delicious, surprisingly authentic Mexican cuisine in a fast-food restaurant athosphere. Food prepared before your eyes from fresh ingredients. Located in Eugene.

Original Pancake House: Specilizes in pancakes, great coffee, and offers fast, friendly service. Limited menu selection of other items, which leave a bit to be desired, but you'll get a good breakfast in Eugene.

Tony's Bar-B-Que: Small, roadside barbecue stand, housed in a non-operable panel van, Tony's has a oak wood-fired smoker, and sells a wide variety of delicious barbecue. Roadside barbecue in Veneta, Oregon.

El Paraiso: Located on North Main Street, in Canyonville, not far from the casino, this restaurant serves fine Mexican food, with tasteful decor, large portions, and friendly service.

Spinner's Seafood, Steak and Chophouse: Recommended by the locals in Gold Beach, this restaurant is a must-visit, as it features great food, friendly service, and outstanding views of the ocean, while you dine...