Canyon River Grill

4.9

634 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails

The Canyon River Grill is the only restaurant in the Yakima Canyon offering local cuisine and beautiful views. Located inside Red's Fly Shop and just feet from the Yakima River, The Canyon River Grill serves gourmet food and wine and a feeling of intimacy and adventure. Whether you're coming for lunch after fishing the Yakima or celebrating a special occasion, your experience with us will be unforgettable.

Reservations are ALWAYS preferred.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Cajun, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Lunch Fri–Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon, Thu 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri–Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(509) 933-2309
Website
https://www.canyonrivergrill.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Kevin Davis
Catering
Please inquire about catering to Events@CanyonRiver.net
Private party facilities
Please inquire about private Dinners to Events@CanyonRiver.net

Location
14706 State Route 821, Ellensburg, WA 98926
Neighborhood
Ellensburg
Cross street
State Route 821 (aka Canyon Road)
Parking details
Please park in front of Red's Fly Shop.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 634 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Seattle / Eastern Washington
American
East of Seattle
Best Overall
East of Seattle
Best Food
East of Seattle
Best Service
East of Seattle
Best Ambiance
East of Seattle
Best Value
East of Seattle
Healthy
East of Seattle
Hot spot
East of Seattle
Great for outdoor dining
East of Seattle
Great for scenic views
East of Seattle
Good for special occasions
East of Seattle
Lively
East of Seattle
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Canyon River Grill offers an exceptional dining experience in a scenic river canyon. Guests rave about the "amazing food," including standout seafood and meats, crafted with "fresh local ingredients." The service is "outstanding," and the atmosphere is "beautiful." Ideal for special occasions and everyday enjoyment, it's a must-visit destination.

634 Reviews

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Frank
Seattle
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Service was not what I’d expected; menus laid on the table, water brought to the table in a larger container and left for us to pour. Waiter wasn’t able to answer a question regarding the ingredients in my meal and once stumped, he looked at the menu said “the other items aren’t listed” and left it at that. Food was excellent!
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Jarrod
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The waitress was exceptional and the food was just as good. Bluefin tuna was amazing and my wife loved the steelhead. We will definitely be back.
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Colin
Seattle
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great dining experience last night. Our server was attentive and on point as well as being warm and engaging. Food was excellent as usual. Oysters on the half shell appetizer was wonderful (excellent mignonette, too). I was particularly impressed by the quality of my seared yellowfin tuna. Seriously melt in mouth silky. Table mates loved the halibut and chips and the black truffle pasta with seared scallops (which were perfect). Love Canyon River Grill and look forward to our next special meal and evening there.
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Julia
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thank you Canyon River for an excellent experience! Our server, second to none! With past years in the food industry I’d say she is at the top in service… we felt very comfortable and well taken care. So much so you’d think we were the only patrons in the dining room! Reservation was Sunday the 24 th, 2 pm ( my apologies, I did not retain her name)
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James
VIP
Washington DC
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful food, generously portioned. Fabulous desserts.
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Jenna
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great spot on the river, beautiful scenery and the service was fantastic. Get reservations because the dinning area is small.
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Joe
Seattle
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food. Perfect Saturday afternoon “date” lunch spot. No crowd, delicious appetizers, entrees, and dessert. Tasty N/A drinks. Service was friendly and reliable. Will return.
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Russ
Seattle
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love the fresh oysters and fish ! Could recommend a lighter menu for people with smaller appetites on some of the selections. We split the last visits food selection and the waitress was so accommodating by having the chef put it on two plates so we did not have to split it at the table. Will definitely be going back.
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Jerry
Seattle
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An amazing dining experience; sophisticated menu, featuring fresh ingredients in a fishing lodge located in a scenic river canyon.
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Joanna
Seattle
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was utterly delightful!! The food and ambience all good. We had a wonderful time amd will be back 🤗
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Canyon River Grill is rated 4.9 stars by 634 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

14706 State Route 821, Ellensburg, WA 98926

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
State Route 821 (aka Canyon Road)
Neighborhood
Ellensburg
Hours of operation
Lunch Fri–Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon, Thu 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri–Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Cajun, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Please park in front of Red's Fly Shop.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Kevin Davis
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.canyonrivergrill.com/
Phone number
(509) 933-2309
Catering
Please inquire about catering to Events@CanyonRiver.net
Private party facilities
Please inquire about private Dinners to Events@CanyonRiver.net

Canyon River Grill

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What 634 people are saying

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