McMenamins on the Columbia

Slow service. Staff talk about their personal things amongst themselves without considering customers. No manners. Great location, which is why 3 stars of 5.

Lovely spot on the Columbia River.  In the good weather, it's awesome.  

We've been twice and the first time wasn't so good.  Lousy service and just ok food.  But the location brought us back.

Our next trip was much better although service could be better.  Our waitress was helpful, but not very attentive.  I think you should have a beer in your hand (or other beverage) within 5 minutes of ordering.  We ordered the Bacchus IPA and the Sweet Heart IPA.  Both were good.  We shared a Spinach Inquisition Salad with Salmon.  It was very good.

Service sucks (tried FOUR times)...wait staff dresses SLOPPY..can you believe they don't have corporate dress code??!! Hostess (who's your first impression) = sloppy hair a mess like she never slept the night before and never ONCE smiled.  Waiter spilled dressing all over our table and NEVER cleaned it up! When he saw I did it...after waitign 30 minutes he said, (and I REALLY do quote) "Our bartenders are so slammed right now, sorry , if I were you I wouldn't wait, CAn I get your check?"   WTF?! I have been a culinary manager for corporate chain restaurants my WHOLE life and I NEVER have EVER been so .... so... oh what's the word....disgusted!  The bar is great the patio is great, but the ambiance doesn't do shit if you can't back it up with good food and good service...(ceviche sucks btw).....wasted $100 bucks every time I go... saving money...no more do I go there.  View ain't worth the distraught.  I just look around as a manager myself and I can see EVERYTHING they are missing.  Sunny day...not enough staff...really?  We've been forcasted for 2 freakin' weeks now...you can't make phone calls? Your staff hates you that much they won't answer your calls?  Not my restaurant baby!!! I never ran bad labor and I NEVER had a server that wouldn't answer my text or call....they loved me and bend over backwards for me, that's what happens when you treat your staff right!!! I will NEVER go back to this place EVER again...nor will my friends.   They all had similar experiences and after explaining to them that it was a corporate management issue they agreed....don't go back...that shit takes too long too fix...even if someone is actively trying to fix it. This place is horrible service and sub-standard food, bottom line...no THANK YOU! NO!