2. Where to Eat
| The Bridgewater Bistro's high-ceilinged dining room was was formerly part of a fish cannery. (Photo: Courtesy of Bridgewater Bistro)
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Dine on the dock at the
Bridgewater Bistro,
whose 35 tables sit under old-growth fir beams in an airy dining room
that was once the boatyard for the Union Fish Co-operative Cannery.
Order one of nearly 30 wines by the glass and stick to seafood-focused
small plates like Scandinavian-style pickled herring ($7) and Dungeness
crab cheesecake ($11) while enjoying views of Washington State across
the river.
Settle into a booth at the
Columbian Café,
a quirky, 21-seat diner in the center of town that has drawn regulars
for over 30 years with a cheerful décor and a commitment to fresh
ingredients. Behind the counter, a lone chef turns the catch of the day
into tasty (and often spicy) dishes like rockfish tacos, garnished with
smoked cheddar and homemade salsa and beans ($12) as well as an
ever-changing selection of vegetarian options.
Kick back with one of the dozen or so beers on tap at the
Fort George Brewery and Public House,
a casual hangout for locals that regularly hosts tasting events and
live music. A selection of four sausages made in-house ($8.50) is an
ideal match for whatever you’re drinking, but the menu also caters to
vegetarians. Be sure to try as many brews as you like—they’re only $3
per sampler glass and they’re not distributed outside the northwest.
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