Andrew C.
Yelp
Great brews, pretty good views of the Columbia and the riverfront park, and a solid food menu make this a regular visit for me when I'm in Hood River - especially on a nice summer day. Place gets pretty jammed on weekends, but most folks sit outside on the 2nd floor shaded concrete patio which faces the river. I'm partial to the inside space, which has nice huge windows with the same view; it feels a bit more chill. Honestly I just like the vibe better inside - it's modern yet casual, with spare decor and good lighting - but either way you can't lose. Last time we were here we ordered drinks inside at the bar, but had to order food at the outside window, which was then delivered to our table (inside). Kinda weird but maybe because it's summer the system works better that way. Either way, all good - bartenders were super helpful and friendly, the servers efficient, and the food came out warm and tasty. We got a bunch of apps for the table - the hummus plate was especially awesome, with silky smooth hummus, carrots and cucumbers and warm pita to dig in with. I feel like the menu has been abbreviated since last time, but it still has solid choices, with sandwiches, salads and burgers. Ferment is a great place to hang for lunch, especially if you want to take guests somewhere cool. Prices are reasonable, the building is interesting and the location and vibe are a perfect reflection of Hood River.