Simon's Cliff House
Hood River
Restaurant in Hood River, United States
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Simon's Cliff House is a practical Hood River pick when setting and timing matter more than a tightly defined cuisine brief. Use it for an easy repeat meal or a later Friday plan; cross-shop The Falls Room if you want a more deliberate restaurant choice before deciding.
About Simon's Cliff House
For Simon's Cliff House in Hood River, timing is the main draw. Use it as a practical option when posted hours matter more than a detailed restaurant brief.
Use it when schedule matters more than a chef-driven agenda
The case for Simon's Cliff House is practical: it is in Hood River and has posted breakfast, lunch, and dinner windows on multiple weekdays, with a later Friday window. Treat it as a situational pick rather than a destination dining bet. If the goal is a more defined restaurant brief, cross-shop The Falls Room or scan our full Hood River restaurants guide before committing.
The late-night angle is the useful differentiator
The clearest reason to keep this on the list is timing. Simon's Cliff House has a later Friday window that gives it value for plans that need more flexibility than a standard dinner window. The posted hours are Monday through Thursday from 7:30–10:30 AM, 11 AM–2 PM, and 5–8 PM; Friday from 7:30–10:30 AM, 11 AM–5 PM, and 8 PM–12 AM; Saturday from 12 AM–8 PM; and Sunday from 7:30–10:30 AM.
Reservations: confirm directly before going. Dress: check the venue's own guidance if attire matters. Budget: confirm before going. Good for: plans where the posted hours matter more than a tightly defined cuisine identity.
Planning details
- Location
- 4000 Westcliff Dr, Hood River, OR 97031
- Website
- columbiagorgedining.com
- Phone
- (541) 386-5566
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual and romantic with a 1920s-elegance feel, set within the Columbia Gorge Hotel & Spa and oriented around gardens, lawns, river-gorge scenery, and waterfall views.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
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At the Table
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Kitchen
- Seasonal
- Wine Program
- Standard
- Drinks Focus
- Local wines, Classic cocktails
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly
- Private Dining
- Available
Signature Dishes
- Parfaits
- Ribeye steak
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 4000 Westcliff Dr, Hood River, OR 97031
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to look if this is not the right fit
If Simon's Cliff House feels too situational, try The Falls Room first for a more intentional Hood River meal. For a cuisine-led alternative, Nuestra Mesa is the cleaner cross-shop when the group wants a clearer food direction.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Hood River
Simon's Cliff House is the easier, setting-led choice in this group. Choose it when convenience and ambiance matter more than a clearly defined cuisine lane. The Falls Room is the better cross-shop for diners who want the meal itself to carry more of the decision, especially if the occasion calls for a more focused room.
Nuestra Mesa and Thai Carnation make more sense when the group already knows what it wants to eat. Simon's Cliff House works better when the group is mixed, the schedule is loose, or the view and location are part of the plan. For value, check menus before committing, since no dependable price tier is attached here.
Sweet Peas Tea Room is a softer daytime alternative, while Margarita Factory - Mill Plain is a more casual, out-of-metro fallback rather than a direct Hood River substitute. If the goal is the easiest booking with a scenic frame, Simon's Cliff House stays in play; if the goal is a more intentional food choice, start with The Falls Room or a cuisine-specific peer.
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Comparison snapshot
Against The Falls Room, Simon's Cliff House is the more flexible pick for setting-led plans and easier timing. The Falls Room is the stronger choice when the restaurant itself needs to feel more deliberate.
Compared with Nuestra Mesa, Thai Carnation, and Sweet Peas Tea Room, the decision comes down to specificity. Choose those when the cuisine or daytime format is the point; choose Simon's Cliff House when the setting, schedule, and group flexibility matter more.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Simon's Cliff House handle dietary restrictions?
Contact Simon's Cliff House directly before you go if your group has dietary restrictions. It is in Hood River and has posted meal windows across the week. If you need to compare options, The Falls Room is another restaurant to check.
What should I order at Simon's Cliff House?
Choose based on the meal period and confirm the current menu directly with the restaurant. The posted hours include breakfast, lunch, and dinner windows on multiple days, plus a later Friday window. If you want a more menu-driven decision, Nuestra Mesa or Thai Carnation may be worth comparing.
Is lunch or dinner better at Simon's Cliff House?
Choose based on the posted window that fits your plans. Lunch is listed on multiple days, and dinner is listed on multiple days, with a later Friday window. If you want another comparison, The Falls Room and Thai Carnation are options to check.
What are alternatives to Simon's Cliff House?
For another Hood River comparison, look at The Falls Room or scan other Hood River dining options. Nuestra Mesa, Thai Carnation, Sweet Peas Tea Room, and Margarita Factory - Mill Plain are also useful comparison points, depending on the kind of outing you want. Choose Simon's Cliff House when the posted hours, especially Friday, matter more than a specific cuisine or menu hook.
Is Simon's Cliff House good for a special occasion?
It can work if the occasion is about timing and convenience rather than a fine-dining format. Simon's Cliff House is in Hood River, and the later Friday hours make it a practical pick for a flexible plan. If you need a more clearly occasion-led dinner, compare it with The Falls Room.
