Kathie S
October 13, 2024
We passed this place on our way to Crater Lake and when we stopped at the Lake, we googled it and decided to stop on our way back for cocktails and a bite to eat. Oh my gosh, we were so glad we did! We walked in and was greeted by Lesley/Leslie who was so sweet. The main dining area/gift shop was so pretty and homey. When you go thru that area, there is like and enclosed patio area. Walk on a little bit and there is an outdoor seating area that is so beautiful and peaceful. We elected to sit there. The landscaping is pretty and the location is on the North Umqua River (I think that’s correct) in a section that has a couple of sets of rapids. The ambiance was so peaceful and quiet—and yes, even the sounds of the rapids was soothing. I was intrigued by their tomato-coconut soup and Lesley couldn’t rate it since she didn’t like tomatoes but when we asked another patron, she said it was delicious. I had to try a cup of it and hubby and I ordered their Smoked Steelhead Dip—I couldn’t tell you which one was the better of the two because both was amazing! What can I say about Lesley: she was so bubbly and outgoing. When I relayed that to her, she said she was born to be a server and I couldn’t agree more. She was outstanding! Don’t miss stopping at this place if you’re in the area. It is so totally worth it.