Tendrils Restaurant - Gourmet Travel Meal Divine in Quincy, Washington

Paula McGahey
My family and I recently traveled to Quincy, WA for a one night get-away at The Cave B Inn at SageCliffe. Perched 900 feet above the Columbia River the inn and Tendrils Restaurant, is surrounded by estate vineyards and orchards providing a uniquely secluded vacation. The moment we entered Tendrils Restaurant, engulfed in a cozy, peaceful ambiance, I knew it was going to be a memorable experience.

From the soft glow of the candle at our table to the beautiful presentation of each dish, every visual detail of our dinner was perfectly executed. Dinning that night was me, my husband, and our sons (eight years, eight months). Each person was carefully catered to ensuring orders were correct and everyone was satisfied. Even at eight years old, my son was treated as if he were the most important customer in the restaurant.

From the children's menu, my son had a substantial portion of creamy Pasta Alfredo, a cheese tray with crackers, cheese, and grapes, and delicious raspberry lemonade. He says it was one of the best meals he ever had!

My husband and I each had the, five course, Chef's Tasting Menu. Each wine paring was carefully explained as it was presented with the course and our waiter watched with expertize for us to complete each course satisfactorily before presenting the next course - never rushing the experience, always mindful to let us savor each bite. Executive Chef Shauna Scriver perfectly prepared deliciously fresh, seasonal dishes. The meal included estate apple & blue cheese salad with gala apples, farmstead blue cheese, and a bibb lettuce cup; roasted apple sorbet; fresh wild king salmon with viognier lees sausage, manila clams, roasted tomato in a herb broth; mt townsend rustic tomme with rustic, medium hard, cow's milk white cheddar; and rosemary almond cake with olive oil batter, huckleberry compote, and marcona almonds. The meal was a complete culinary experience!

Located at the Columbia River Gorge in Grant County Washington, Tendrils Restaurant is open for Breakfast Monday - Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m and Sunday 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.; Lunch Monday - Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; and Dinner Sunday - Thursday 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. As well as Brunch Buffet on Sundays from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and Intermezzo (light lunch) daily 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Reservations 509-785-2283)

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  • susan 9/13/2009

    I realy liked this artical. sounds like a wonderful place to dine if i am in washington.

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