Location: Rainier
Top Restaurants in Rainier
Top Things to do in Rainier
- 1. Lake Sacajawea Park
- 2. The Sloth Center at Zoological Wildlife Conservation Center
- 3. Cowlitz County Historical Museum
- 4. Mount St. Helens Visitor Center
- 5. City of Rainier Riverfront Park
- 6. Louis Rasmussen Day Park
- 7. Trojan Park
- 8. Hudson Parcher County Park
- 9. The Rutherglen Mansion
- 10. Evergreen Pub & Cafe
Top 10 restaurants in Rainier, United States
Rainier is a city in Columbia County, Oregon, United States. The city's population was 1,895 at the 2010 census. Rainier is on the south bank of the Columbia River across from Kelso and Longview, Washington.
Things to do in Rainier
1. Cornerstone Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By Willy W - Portland, Oregon
What a find! I had driven by this Cafe and knew we need to visit for a meal. A few days later we did just that. We definitely were not disappointed. What a find!!
We arrived shortly after lunch and the place was packed. We had to bus our own table to get a clean place to sit. The server was friendly and helpful. What a menu!! Just about everything we loved was on it making a decision a little difficult.
My husband had breakfast and I ordered the hot Turkey sandwich. It definitely was not what I expected. The Turkey wasn't processed and the potatoes weren't out of any box. Matter of fact, the Turkey looked like something you'd serve on Thanksgiving because it was pulled! Absolutely delicious lunch and there was so much of it.
Why the four stars instead of five? The food deserves five stars. However, servers neglected to clean the tables and nearly every table was left with plates and glasses on it from the previous customer.
Love this place!
2. Nipps Drive-Through
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 168 reviews
Reviewed By trianalife - Portland, Oregon
Great burger joint with some awesome frys and special sauce. Some other items worth the bite are the onion rings and also the grilled cheese for the kids. Price wise, you can’t beat this place. They have a josh special that is only $3.91 for a burger, frys, and drink. I like this place a lot and it’s debatable it’s the best in town amongst many locals.
3. Coles Coffee
Overall Ratings
2.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By Kalamariverrat - Rainier, Oregon
I have never been a fan of drive-through coffee kiosks. This one is similar to the many Dutch Brothers coffee kiosks across the West. Adequate coffee, quick service, value for price.
4. Red Lobster
Overall Ratings
4 based on 115 reviews
Reviewed By Goodness4you - Newport Beach, California
Okay, if you really like Lobster and shrimp, this is your place. Decor and service are good. Be prepared to wait. Take out is a good option here. I personally like Panera better.
5. Pancake House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 119 reviews
Family owned for nearly 38 years - this needs to be listed
Reviewed By 147Adventure - Atlanta, Georgia
Awesome Breakfast! Quick and friendly service and the menu has lots of options. I love diner breakfast and this place is awesome. Would recommend!
6. Interstate Tavern
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
Great Fresh Cracked Crab!
Reviewed By Kalamariverrat - Rainier, Oregon
The Interstate has tried to become gentrified over the last 3 or 4 years, possibly to attract DINKs from Portland. They have added an outdoor patio in the back (overshadowed by a hundred-year-old pear tree), and, most recently put out chairs, tables, and an awning on the sidewalk in front (Paris, Oregon, anyone?)
Criticism aside, they still serve the best Dungeness crab sandwiches on the planet. Bar none. The only reason they aren't #1 (IMHO) is that DC is not available year round, and anyway, you can only eat so much crab in a year. Meatloaf - different story.
7. El Tapatio
Overall Ratings
4 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By Jodi R - Rainier, Oregon
This is close to me. We have eaten there many times. The food is excellent and you just have to order the table side guacamole!!! It is scrumptious!!! Not the regular stuff, but the table side. Staff is friendly and attentive. I have always enjoyed eating there.
8. Hop-N-Grape
Overall Ratings
4 based on 184 reviews
Reviewed By alivnelve
So happy I tried this place- I will definitely be back! The Cuban sandwich was juicy and delicious. The Mac and cheese side was out of this world- and I will will admit to being a snob when it comes to good Mac and cheese! Very, very happy with my meal- looking forward to trying different things on their menu.... but it will be so hard not to order the exact thing I ordered tonight!
9. Hometown Pizza
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By Erik14 - Los Angeles, California
This is my second time here. The pizza was great the first time. Had to try again just to make sure it wasn't a fluke. This location is easy to find on 1st street. Open floor plan with lots of space for groups or window seats for solos or couples. Went for lunch....had great service, friendly people, great looking salad bar, and still had great pizza. I will be back every time I'm in town.
10. The Office 842
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 83 reviews
The Office842 opened in 2012. The "Sophisticated-Caffeinated-Spirited" atmosphere is very inviting. The modern decor is fun and hip. It is a great place to socialize, enjoy tapas style appetizers, breakfast, lunch, dinner, free WiFi, hand made pressed martini's, espresso's, desserts, and we have a drive thru to get your quick eats and drinks! Come in and relax!
Reviewed By Patpett - Portland, Oregon
Had lunch with local friends. Very small space so quite noisy inside! Food very good . I had their salad with spinach and strawberries...very large serving but nothing else served. Nan bread like pizza for the rest of the group..just ok.Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review, we hope to see you back soon!
