The Gorge White House — Attraction in Hood River

This is such a picturesque vineyard if there ever is one. I’m not a huge hard cider drinker so it was nice to sample a couple of them as well as wine. I brought my teen so I definitely didn’t want to be inebriated. The view is gorgeous and the seating areas are all unique, outdoors. We came within a half hour of them opening and there was only another couple sitting outside. By the time we left, the place was filled. I chose this place as they also have a U-pick farm attached so that the kid would have something to do with me and not just watch mommy have some cider. The bountiful blueberries, raspberries, pears, peaches, nectarines, and apples were a delight to look at. We only wanted blueberries so those we picked. They were pretty good size compared to another farm we visited and super sweet. You can also pick the seasonal flowers that they grow. We also ordered from the “truck” on site. We shared the caprese sandwich (well the kid ate most of it) and the abundance of tater tots that came out crispy and flavorful. Considering I think we were the 1st to order food and pretty early in the morning, we got our order in about 15min. They also say everything is made as ordered so expect around 15 minutes for your order. I would definitely return to this vineyard as it’s definitely family friendly and yet beautiful. The background looks like a picture and it’s easy to sit, sip and just take in the sites. I suggest going early as closer to lunch had much more visitors where all tables were taken...

I had the best burger of my life at the food truck here and I can’t stop thinking about it! 🤤 I ordered the White House Burger and it was absolutely incredible. The bun was crispy on the inside but still soft and delicious on the outside. The garlic mayonnaise was plentiful and packed with flavor. The patty itself was cooked to perfection—crispy on the outside and perfectly pink in the middle. The caramelized onions, fresh lettuce, and tomato were a great balance to the juicy meat, and the bacon was crispy, thick, and absolutely delicious.

I sadly can’t have dairy right now so I ordered it without cheese, but honestly, this burger didn’t even need it—it was a 10/10 even without cheese, so I can only imagine how amazing it would be with it!

The tots were also delicious, crispy and satisfying. We enjoyed our meal at the Gorge White House itself, which was a lovely and fun spot to hang out and eat. I enjoyed a lavender cider with my meal and it was absolutely delightful. Highly recommend, I will be making a point to always stop here...

Popped in on a absolutely beautiful fall Saturday afternoon with a few friends. Parking here can be a little bit hectic, but it seems like people come and go in waves. Plus there are about three parking lots, one is accessible from a separate entrance from the road.

The main reason why I am only giving three stars is the overall lack of service. Food is available from one building, and drinks from another. Condiments for your French fries? Get someone's attention, ask for a ramekin, then squirt some all over your hand because the dispenser's nearly empty. Need some napkins? Get someone's attention then ask for some, because the dispenser is empty. Need some water? Go find it tucked into a corner of the bar building. Need ranch? Get someone's attention, and ask them for some, so they can stand at a window and pour it out of a Costco-sized container into a ramekin and hand it to you.

That said, my friends and I all agreed that our burgers were absolutely delicious. The french fries were steak cut,...