Apple Valley BBQ

If you know barbecue this is not the place for you. I would not recommend the ribs. The ribs had a decent smoke on them but that was it. Didn’t matter if it was an end rib or a rib from the middle of the slab, they were dry dry and hard to chew. They are pork spare ribs which should be smoked and cooked differently than pork baby back ribs and beef ribs. I would not recommend the pear coleslaw. If you like Hawaiian Mac salad you will enjoy the coleslaw, it’s just as bland and non descriptive. The French fries were okay, they were salted well without being salty. They are a unique thin cut thick fry(think about that). The baked beans, they weren’t straight out of the can but BUSH’s baked beans are better straight out of the can. There was a tomato purée texture vibe going on. The pulled pork was not much better than the ribs. The pulled pork had a decent smoke flavor. The meat itself was dry, but not hard and chewy dry. They offered two different bbq sauce options a sweet and a spicy. The spicy sauce is sweet as well just has a tiny kick to it. The sweet and the spicy sauces are okay. The sauces are served in squeeze bottles on the table. I did not have the corn muffins. There were others in my party that did and some said they were very good, others said they were as good as Jiffy’s. No one in our group ordered dessert. A cider and a glass of wine was ordered. The wine came in a can which was a novelty to the older folks in our group. Excuse any misspellings and grammar errors

We enjoyed two beers, a pulled pork plate and a 1/4 rack of ribs at the Apple Valley BBQ. The garlic mashed potatoes and pear coleslaw were delicious sides. We sat outside on their patio. I gave them 3 stars for the atmosphere because there wasn’t a view.

The BBQ looked kinda old. We got there before they even opened. My burger was clearly a frozen patty like you would buy from Costco. The fries were strange, like not French fries and not chips. They were very dry and over cooked. Overall, I would eat there again, and try something completely different but wouldn't go out of my way to do it. It's just ok.

It was my first time eating here, and I enjoyed myself. My hubby's friend brought us here for lunch. I think he tried the food before? Anyway, service and the food were great. They had burgers, and I had a grilled cheese sandwich with the BBQ beans. Good and delicious 😋. The decor was cool, too.

We decided to stop after seeing their ad on the back of the fruit loop brochure. Walking up, it smelled delicious. It was a big hit for the whole family. My husband and 10-year-old shared the pulled pork plate with baked Mac and cheese and cider baked beans (definitely more than enough to share). I had the pulled pork sandwich and my 12-year-old had the grilled chicken sandwich. We all loved our food and will definitely go back if we visit this area again.

Wife Got the pulled pork sandwich, pork was dry, almost no flavor. Only way to make it edible was wife had to soak it in bbq sauce. The portion didn't even cover the bun. Had to lift bun up to even see the spoonful of pork put on sandwich. This was a $20 sandwich! Also had the green chili burger, server brought us the wrong food I lifted the bun up to see it was wrong she gave it to the right table after I touched the guys food! Burger was decent but no were near a $20 burger. 6/10.

The ribs were great. The pear coleslaw and beans were very good. Disappointed with the very, very dry pulled pork. Tri tip was dry and kept alive in bbq sauce all day. The regular and spicy sauces were very good. The young Georgian transplant hostess was awesome. Maybe the best part of our visit.

Cute small town BBQ restaurant located on the base of Mt. Hood. Located in the “fruit loop” zone with lots of fruit trees surrounding the town. We had the prime rib open face sandwich - juicy and delicious! - as well as the smoked grilled chicken and swiss sandwich - tender and flavorful! Sides included pear coleslaw, cornbread, and garlic Parmesan fries! Yummy! Finally both the huckleberry cider and lemonade were delicious and tart! The servers were extremely accommodating and friendly. Highly recommended this location!

We went as a group of four and we ordered a little of everything, but you need to try the baked beans and the pear coleslaw. Our server was really friendly and helped us decide what we should order.

Smells wonderful in here. Pro Tip : on a hot day, sit under the white air conditioner on the wall.

Solid 3.5 We took a drive to Hood River and decided to try something different off the beaten path. Cute little BBQ spot with a few tables available for outdoor dining (pups are ok) We sat inside this afternoon because it was on the warmer side. Hubby ordered the BBQ dinner combo plate with brisket, pulled pork and ribs. Everything we ordered did need the extra sauce to give it flavor. They offer sweet and spicy housemade BBq sauces. I ordered the BBQ beef sandwich piled high with Tri-tip. The smoke flavor was good , not too strong on all the meats. The garlic Parmesan fries were really tasty and the bbq beans were just ok. If we were out in the area we might stop by again but I probably wouldn't make that my destination. Service was good and the wait staff were nice.

Really great service and the employees all seemed to get along well with each other and customers. That was really really nice to see and made me feel very comfortable while eating here. I'm giving a relatively low rating because what I ordered didn't really have much flavor, and I thought for $10 the pulled pork quesadilla would have more bulk to it. It was really small and had hardly any meat or anything other than cheese. When I asked if they had hot sauce my server replied no, but they did have jalapenos, which I was charged 50 cents for. I'm sorry but I'm so over restaurants charing for this piddly stuff. It was like 7 jalepenos out of a jar. The garlic parmesan fries were incredible!! I would come back just for these, and maybe to try a sandwich.

Ribs and macaroni cheese are lip smacking good! Pear Cole slaw was unique and delicious so were their fries!!

the food was delicious . the outside eating area piped great music , the service was attentive and super friendly to us out of towners. down a couple doors to the sister ice cream shop for a root beer float and we were all set. there's a good size dining room but for us the flies were an issue.

Apple Valley BBQ ended up being one of our best stops when driving the Hood River fruit loop. We were on our way back to Portland and super starving and didn't have a plan in mind. We noticed people heading in to Apple Valley and followed, they were still serving and we were seated within minutes! Super nice and efficient server and our food was out within minutes. Excellent quality BBQ with many different sauces on the table! Also homemade baked beans, coleslaw and corn bread sides. Nice!

Modest casual restaurant not that far from Hood River. Easy street parking in the booming metropolis of Parkdale. Walked in for lunch during the week and had the smoked meatloaf. Excellent. Tasted a number of other BBQ dishes and they were great too. Good service. I'd eat here any time.

Another great experience on a recent dinner here. First off, the staff were really friendly. After learning they were unfortunately out of a number of things, I opted to split a pulled pork sandwich with my wife, my 7 y/o got a kids pulled pork sandwich (loved it, it was 75% the size of an adult size, and he ate the whole thing), and our daughter got the beef brisket sandwich for kids (she thought the meat was too tough so I ate that for her). Baked beans, cornbread salad, and mac & cheese sides all were great. Price also was reasonable. We'll be back!

Great food and service! Very reasonable prices and very happy atmosphere! Owners are good friends and very inviting

As with most reviews here, we were doing a leisurely cruise around the Fruit Loop and found Apple Valley BBQ by happy accident. Me, being a confirmed barbecue snob was game to try a new place. Besides, my Wife told me we had to. I am a harsh critic of barbecue, whether it is out of my own pits in my backyard or from a restaurant. So for me to be offering five stars for a barbecue place is pretty good. The Wife had the pulled pork plate while I went with the ribs. Both had great color, were moist, and had good smoke flavor. The sides were very good, we had mac & cheese, mac salad, beans and cole slaw. What really made the meal was the atmosphere, it was welcoming and you had your choice of seating inside or out. The restrooms were well decorated and clean. The staff cared about the experience their diners were having and it showed. This will not be a standard stop on future fruit loop excursions.

Thank you to my friend Stephan for introducing me to this place. This is the perfect place for a hearty lunch after hiking, padding or apple picking in the area. The servings are ample (as evidenced by every pair of people sharing a plate) and everything I tried was delicious. The consensus from our party: The meatless meatloaf was good, but the smoked meatloaf is supposed to be even better. Pulled pork was better than ribs. Cole slaw was classic, crisp and a delicious counterpoint to the meat. The baked beans were basic, good but nothing special. The green beans looked amazing and we regretted we couldn't get them. Corn bread was fine. Corn bread salad was excellent! Looking forward to this being at least an annual tradition!

Beyond reproach. Recommend 100%. BBQ meatloaf is ridiculous!!! Pulled pork is smokey and tender. If you do the fruit loop-stop here! Prepared with care and intention. Grab a bottle of sauce to go!!!!

Cute little gem in Parkdale. Quick service and yummy food! The pear coleslaw was our favorite!

I got the jerk chicken plate and it was the most amazing chicken I've ever had. Delicious, juicy and so flavorful!! Between me, my husband and daughter we tried a little bit of everything and we absolutely recommend to stop in and try it!

So a bunch of us went e-bike touring in Hood River then headed here for lunch. Food was amazing and service was great! Highly recommend!

Rumor has it they won awards. I get a better burger at McDonald's. Underwhelmed, overpriced

Great day trip from Portland for snow and good BBQ! I had the half chicken which was amazing. Smokey and juicy. Wife and daughter had the pulled pork and said it was ok on its own but once you added some of their sauce it was very good. My boy had a burger called the danger zone! Two Pattie's and pulled pork with all the other standard toppings. He said it was amazing! Mac and cheese was good as were the fries. All around good food in a great town!

OMG! THIS OWNER IS GIFTED! Every mouthful screams the best ingredients, the perfect palate balance, and the presence of the spirit of a food GIANT.. My mind kept questioning how this tiny community can host such great food and welcoming people. But then we visited the also tiny community center and the library. We were tasting love and loyalty to a community. Restaraunt owners who could compete anywhere in the world landed here out of a sense of community. Gina and I experienced so much more than great food. We experienced the spirit of a community feeding our body, and a connection with the heart and our soul of the Parkdale community.

This is my favorite place to eat in all of Oregon. I love their jerk chicken wings!!! The staff is friendly, but most of all the food is amazing! I often recommend Apply Valley BBQ to people when they are headed towards Hood River. If i lived closer i would probably eat here twice a week

While driving the Fruit Loop in Hood River, I happened upon this BBQ place in downtown Parkdale - the downtown is about 2 blocks long! There are picnic tables out front which would be awesome on a warmer day or summer night, butt since it was chilly, I opted for a table inside. It was about 4:00 on a Friday so I was late for lunch but early for dinner and had the place to myself. For an hour. At 5:00, there was a mad rush of families and not a table free! The waiter told me it's even busier between 6-7:00. There were a few couples out in Hood River for the weekend, but the majority were locals, families with kids, which is saying a lot. The BBQ brings them back again and again Since it was my first time here, and I wanted to sample a few things, I chose the BBQ dinner. It came with a rack of 3-4 ribs, pulled pork and two sides. Had to go with cornbread as it seems illegal to have BBQ without it! Not normally a coleslaw person but since theirs had the addition of pears, I felt compelled to try it. Since I was tasting ciders all day, I went for their hard apple on tap. It was ok, tasted more like a flavored beer than a cider. Since I had just had a Pear Lemon cider at The Gorge Whitehouse, the best cider ever, anything would pale in comparision. Food arrived quickly, starting with a small complimentary salad (or soup of the day.) the salad was baby's lettuce (points for not serving iceberg), cucumbers, carrots, and I chose balsamic dressing. Very basic, but good. For the dinner portion, everything came piled nicely on one plate with butter and honey on the side for the cornbread. They smoke the ribs with a dry rub, but for those like me who like a little wet sauce, they have a sweet and a spicy sauce in the table. I opted for spicy which was very mild. The rib meat came off easy leaving a perfectly clean bone. The brisket was also perfectly cooked, lots of crisp parts mixed with tender morsels of succulent meat. The cornbread was two flat muffins and they were delicious, light with a hint of sweet, with a crisp top. Perfect compliment to the meat. The coleslaw had a sweetness due to the addition of the pears. The bowl it came in was very cold because they probably plate the sides ahead of time. I bring this up because the slaw never had a chance to hit room temperature so that the flavors were challenging to detect. It was actually too cold to eat, if that makes sense. This bbq dinner could easily be for two, and with a price of $18, that's a good deal. I brought half the meat home, along with one cornbread muffin and the coleslaw. Had it the next day for lunch letting the coleslaw hit room temperature, and it was fabulous. Waitstaff was friendly and very helpful when I asked questions about the menu, like what is a cornbread salad? It's like cornbread stuffing but no egg, with a bit of mayo to hold the cornbread and red peppers together. My waiter highly recommended the meatloaf saying it melted in your mouth and was full of flavor, and I see that other Yelpers have said the same. Since it was a BBQ place, I felt obligated to get actual BBQ. Next time I'm going for the meatloaf with a side of that cornbread salad! Oh, and I will leave room for dessert as the slices of fruit pies arriving at the other tables looked yummy.

Food was very good. Tried the pulled pork and the smoked meatloaf. Yum! Tri tip was not ready. Ambiance is great. Owner was doing everything with a bidder. I will definitely be back!

This is an amazing barbecue sandwich hole in wall in the hood River. Their shrimp grits are also scrumptious enjoy this eatery on your annual fruit Loop trip as we did 2x now !

Saturday garage sales in parkdale stopped in for lunch. Friendly service. Nice visit will be back.

This is a tricky one, flavor was good, end product was questionable. We ordered a prIme rib sandwich and a dozen wings on a Saturday night to go. My sandwich was in fact just a 14oz prime rib steak on top of two buns with a smattering of mushrooms and onions... in theory I'm not mad about it because it was massive, but how the hell am i supposed to eat it!? On the flip side the wings were the saddest smallest things I've ever seen tossed in sauce. Picture included, that's 4 wings for on the bottom of a small to go box with room to spare... they cost $17 a dozen... are you kidding me??? You've got good food, but you serve it like a tourist trap. Get it together.

We were in Oregon for a wedding and stayed at a beautiful little bed and breakfast. This place was recommended to us for dinner, we thought it was a cute place and it was one of only two place to get dinner in town. The smoked prime rib sounded like a great idea. We were told it was smoked all day. It was very disappointing, it didn't have any smoke flavoring at all. The people were really nice and they had good service. We will give the place another chance, but not the prime rib.

Perfect spot for quick delicious BBQ along the Mt Hood fruit loop. My family split three trays and numerous sides and the food both came quickly and was Delicious (and we're from North Carolina where people are picky about BBQ). I also have a peanut and shellfish allergy and I didn't have to worry one bit about issues because they didn't have those items in store. Highly recommend as a stop on the Fruit Loop and will come back if I'm ever in town again.

Still love it! Haven't been back since before the Pandemic... The food was just as delicious as I remembered. Please have the cornbread salad- It's to die for... weird, but seriously delicious. We had ribs, and slaw too. Everything was excellent!

Limited BBQ menu, but what there was was good. Big surprise was the smoked prime rib sandwich. A whole serving of smoked prime rib on bread. Not for vegans, but if you like a good piece of meat... Excellent service.

Sadly, my lunch was a disappointment. Thinking that a prime rib sandwich was cut in bite size pieces, I was surprised to see the prime rib as whole. The offering of utensils was wooden and I was not able to cut into the meat at all. The juice provided with the sandwich was not flavorful. The corn bread salad was interesting, but could have used more than red onion. Willing to give them another try when they have their smoked meatloaf available. The service provided was timely during COVID19 limitations.

Wish I could post photos, but we are everything pretty quickly lol. Great BBQ, the cherry wood flavor was unique and delicious. Cornbread was a little dense, but with a drizzle of honey it was amazing. Favorites were the baked beans, berry pie, and pulled pork. 10/10

Just drove through sightseeing on way to mt good. Quaint place and friendly service. The smoked ribs were good. Would recommend especially on a nice day when you can sit outside. The mac and cheese is only ok so would opt for a different side dish

Some of the best BBQ I've had! The pulled pork is the best! Great people and great food!

Amazing customer service, AND I happened to go back in again a few days later and they remembered me (and what I had ordered!) Something about that brings a smile to my face, and I will definitely be back. There are vegetarian options (meatless loaf), and the mac and cheese is pretty darn good. Portions are generous, and the prices are completely reasonable. If you like BBQ (the meat kind) I think you'll enjoy this place as well. There's not a lot of places to eat in Parkdale, but luckily this is actually a good one for a captive audience since it's such a small town.

Found this great place while driving through Parkland. It smelled so good we stopped for lunch - and so glad we did. Pulled pork sandwich and 1/2 chicken we so good! Cornbread was crumbly and perfect. Mac salad has peas and grated carrots (going to try this in mine next time). Will stop again when we are back in area.

We found this place exploring around Mt.Hood. It's located in the middle of a small town with easy parking right in the front. Order before arriving and make sure to wear your mask for a quick and safe pick up. My bf and I shared the garlic parm fries and the 1/4 rack of ribs. All for $11 and it was enough for us to share. This wouldn't be big a enough meal if you were hungry though but def. way more than enough for a snack. It was worth a try and quick if you're in the area.

*This place got saved to my "Top All Time" bookmark collection.* Everything was fantastic. Great eating area, service was fast and waitress was friendly. Food came out hot. Like too hot to eat. I burned my tongue. And I mean that in a good way, not that it was overcooked, but it clearly went right from the grill to the plate to our table within a few seconds. Meatloaf was A+. Great mix of tastes (as there are a few ingredients interacting, meat isn't all the same). The dinners include *2* sides AND a salad. HUGE amount of food total. Garlic fries and mac n cheese were A+ as well. Salad was a perfect starter. I recommend the bacon sauce. And to top it off the fresh fruit slice of pie was scrumptious. And gone in about 10 seconds. I traded a few of my fries for a couple bites of cornbread and a spoonfull of beans that one of my tablemates ordered, and those were both good as well. I was full for about 2 days after eating here. For the amount of food you get this place is an incredible deal. We will be stopping every time we are within 50 miles of this place.

They have great Mac and cheese and pies. The burgers are good. The service is always good, but the BBQ to me is lacking. I have visited numerous times and tried numerous menu items and to ME it's the same with all their BBQ. I have decided to eat their other items and leave the BBQ ‍

Worth a little drive off the highway to this cute town and delicious BBQ! They're doing takeout only. There are picnic tables across the street to enjoy your food if desired. The pulled pork plate was DELICIOUS and a very very large portion. The chicken plate was also enough for two people. Everything was very good, and we'd definitely come back again!

This place is well known by locals ! The food is very good! If you love BBQ it's a must try. More importantly the service was excellent. Leila Coe made my day! With health issues she went out of her way to make my dinner wonderful! People with food issues/sensitivity have a hard time but this lady came out to verify what I could and could not eat and made it happen! Thanks again!

Definitely a must try bbq spot..the tritip sandwich was like nothing i ve seen or tried before, absolutely delicious, juicy and huge..also must try the ice tea its homemade and tasty..leila the oqner was a great host and the place is soo beautiful. Must visit for sure

My favorite restaurant in Oregon! I love the bbq chicken salad. The cornbread croutons are amazing. My husband loves the pulled pork and the garlic Parmesan fries. We always get slices of pie. Delicious! We even plan our adventures off Hwy 35 so we can eat here. Don't miss it!

Great customer's service!! Fantastic team. And 4-star BBQ. We stopped by to refuel after some peach picking on Sunday. My husband ordered a BBQ Dinner plate with a side of salad, french fries, and spicy beans. The ribs were a little dry, but adding BBQ sauce improved the situation. He loved the beans, said they they were his favorite part of the day. I had a brisket sandwich. I think, the emat was perfec! I could totally eat it without the bun and mushroom sauce. I would have it as a dinner plate instead. For dessert I had a triple berry pie which was DELICIOUS! Perfect ending of a Sunday meal.

Stopped here after an outing picking fruit at a local orchard. I knew we were in the right place the minute we got out of the care....bbq scent wafting our way started our mouths watering immediately. Just a little hole in the wall but they deliver on taste. Pulled pork sandwich was a hit, meatloaf is delicious, chicken bacon, Swiss - yes, please. The Danger Zone burger is impressive-challenge was accepted & met! Cornbread salad was interesting (and great) - I'd never heard of that & was intrigued to try it. Oh, don't forget the garlic fries....just a little taste of Heaven - no vampires will bother you after those babies! We will be back!

What a great experience. Parkdale downtown is so beautiful on a summer night. We sat outside, where they have a nice large seating area with plenty of picnic tables. The staff very enthusiastically suggested it would be just fine for our dog to join us. The BBQ and sides were excellent. We had a BBQ dinner with ribs and pulled pork, and mac/cheese and garlic mashed potatoes as sides. Everything was very high quality and good flavor. Share a BBQ dinner so that you can save room for dessert. The peach & berry pie was really great. Our server was able to find a candle to put on top of the dessert that we surprised our daughter with (it was her 8th birthday, and she was thrilled).

We get take-out at least 1or 2 times a month. The Riley sandwich is our favorite. The portions are huge and the cornbread and pulled pork and ribs aren't bad either.

This was such a wonderful sandwich. It was loaded with flavor, tender smoked pork piled high on soft roasted brioche bun. Loved the mac salad with peas and cheese. The staff were working hard to get everyone their food, we did not have to wait long at all. In these difficult times stop on by for a meal, I am sure they would love your support.

Someone at one of the fruit stands recommended this. Soooo happy she did! Stick with pork and ribs. Wonderful...

This place was recommended by a friend. We came out from the Portland area to enjoy a wedding anniversary without having to spend a lot of money. We had burgers which were very good. Nice and juicy. My husband had the Bacon Cheese Burger and regular fries. I had the Mushroom Onion and Swiss Burger plus Garlic Parmesan Fries. Delicious. The meal was filling. It was the perfect ending to a relaxing day. Previous to coming here we had done a four mile walk, so we were hungry. The food is also reasonably priced. Thank you.

Apple Valley BBQ provides BBQ for the Mt. Hood Railroad summer tours. A tent is set up and folks go through the line getting their pork or chicken bbq lunches. We had the pork bbq and it was delicious. The beans were good but we didn't care for the coleslaw at all. The cabbage was real chunky. They did a good job getting everyone a meal and through the line on the hot day we were there.