The River City Saloon — Restaurant in The Dalles

River City Saloon has officially landed in town, and after two visits—one for dinner and drinks, and another for a casual lunch—I can confidently say this place is off to a strong start.

The space itself is welcoming, with plenty of seating options: plenty of tables, bar stools lining the walls, and even some fun extras like a pool table, poker table, and a small stage that promises live music in the evenings. It has that lively saloon-meets-modern-bar vibe that works whether you’re there for a meal or just drinks.

Now, let’s talk food. The standout for me was the turkey sandwich—loaded with sharp cheddar and a surprisingly perfect fig jam. It was so good I went back the very next day just to have it again. I also sampled their freshly sliced fries and the tater tots both of which hit the mark for solid bar sides. Even the bread and butter was good, which says a lot.

Drinks were just as impressive. Their Bloody Mary is a must—flavorful and balanced. Bartenders were friendly, attentive, and fast, even on a packed Friday night. The food also came out quickly, which was a pleasant surprise given how busy it was.

Overall, River City Saloon is a great new spot to unwind, grab a bite, or catch some live music. Whether you’re in it for the turkey sandwich or the cocktail list, it’s well worth a...

We had dinner and drinks at the bar and everything was excellent. The cocktails were perfectly made and served with nice glassware and appropriate ice cubes (large cube in the whiskey, crushed in the sparkling ). The burger was excellent and the rest of the menu looked really good. Oh, and the tots were SOOO good; get the tots! We can't wait to go back and are so excited...

I’ve been here multiple times for lunch and dinner. Usually sit at the bar and have great service. Menu is typical bar menu items but not greasy and slightly upscale; everything I’ve ordered has been tasty. Drinks are average and there are a few beers on tap. Overall pleased with consistency of food and service which is hard to find...