Canyon River Grill
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
Our verdict
Wine Spectator 2026 Award of Excellence winner. Cuisine: Pacific Northwestern / European. Wine strengths: Washington.
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The menu
What to order
- Fried chicken
- Catfish
- Hush puppies
- Halibut
Wine Spectator 2026 Award of Excellence winner. Cuisine: Pacific Northwestern / European. Wine strengths: Washington.
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
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The wine
Canyon River Grill holds the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, which Wine Spectator gives to lists of usually 90 or more selections.
- Wine program
- Deep wine list
- Wine Spectator
- Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
- Extensive wine list
- Craft cocktails
- Beer program
Details
- Scenic
- Rustic
- Romantic
- Cozy
- Intimate
- Date Night
- Group Dining
- Celebration
- Special Occasion
- Private Event
- Waterfront
- Panoramic View
- Hotel Restaurant
- Terrace
- Extensive Wine List
- Craft Cocktails
- Beer Program
- Local Sourcing
- Waterfront
- Mountain
- A La Carte
- Wine
- Cocktails
- Beer
- Coffee
- Vegetarian Friendly
- Gluten Free Options
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 5–8 PM
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 5–8 PM
- Friday
- 11 AM–8 PM
- Saturday
- 11 AM–8 PM
- Sunday
- 11 AM–8 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Destination riverfront restaurant in the Yakima River Canyon with spectacular water and canyon views, combining a relaxed lodge-like setting with polished, seasonal cuisine and a cozy, intimate feel.


