Tads Chicken N Dumplins

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Tad's Chicken 'N Dumplins in Oregons Columbia Gorge is a two star Californian restaurant. This inexpensive restaurant has been around for the last 50 years, and is one of the popular eateries in the area. Know before you go: this place features great views. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere. This place is good for groups.

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Yelp.com Review - by Steve G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Tad's is one of those hidden gems that you feel cooler just knowing about.The Chicken and Dumplings tasted just like my grandmother's, and one order lasted me three meals. Bland? Chicken n' Dumplings...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mokihana W.

4.0 of 5 stars. We love taking out of town friends here because of the view; we always point out the "Tad's Chick Dump" sign! Like Andrea said, it's part of the experience!We've never been disappointed in the food,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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Used to be Great

I grew up eating here with my family and this place has a lot of fond memories. Just ate there again with my folks back in town from Florida who demanded we took them there. Two of us had great meals and two...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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Tad's Chicken N' Dumplings by Cindi M. at InsiderPages

This is the ultimate place for comfort food. The setting, overlooking the Sandy River, is beautiful. The service is friendly and the food is delicious and definitely filling! A great place for families.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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Worst DIning Experience EVER

We took our father in law to Tad's for his birthday after climbing Multnomah Falls in October. We called ahead and asked if there was seating for 14. They said come in 20 minutes. When we arrived they weren't...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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beautiful building - lots of history

Total comfort food. not the place to go if you are trying to eat healthy - even the green beans that come with every meal have ham added to them. Creamy gravy in the signature dumplings, salty smoked salmon,...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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An Oregon Classic

There isn't much to say about Tad's that hasn't been said by far more qualified people than myself. However, when it comes to home-cooked food, I know what I'm talking about and there are but a small handful...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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YUM!

If you like chicken and dumplings, this is the place to go! I love the fact that they are "old fashioned" as some other reviews stated. I love that the dish is simple...not a lot of junk in it. Just chicken,...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/11/2008
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Tad's Chicken 'N Dumplings by Donald L. at InsiderPages

The Chick Dump as many of us like to call it is an east county landmark. The food is pretty good, and the setting on the Sandy River makes it a tough place to beat on a nice summer night. The restaurant is...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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Unhappy With Customer Service

First time visitors to Tad's, we were hoping for a relaxing evening and a couple of drinks and appetizers. The service was poor, due to lack of table service, the view was gorgeous, and the drinks were good,...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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EXTREMELY OVERATED..

EXPECTED MUCH MORE FOR THE ONE HOUR WAIT.... A LARGE GROUP OF FORMER TROUTDALE PEOPLE GATHERD TO DINE ONCE AGAIN ON THE RIVER.. FOR STARTERS, THE RELISH TRAY...WHAT A JOKE. THE BREAD WAS FROM COSTCO.. THE...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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Go early! by Maureen C. at InsiderPages

This is a very popular spot on the Sandy River just outside of Troutdale. They have been here forever. You can't beat their chicken and dumplins. They have a full bar. Parking is tight and no reservations....
citysearch.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Doug M.

2.0 of 5 stars. This used to be a great destination for an evening drive to sit high above the Sandy River and watch the light in the trees. It still has a great setting but the food and service have declined. The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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Food from the 40s...

Wow, this place was not good at all. I had a colleague who used to rave about Tad's so we thought we'd give it a try. I have to say it was just awful. The food was so bland and everything was the same color....
citysearch.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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Great food, warm ambiance, good service. We will return! Highly recommended

We arrived on a cold nite and were welcomed into a fireplace lit, homey diner atmosphere. The chicken and dumplings were tender, tasty, perfectly seasoned, and generous to say the least. My wife's Chicken...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrea V.

4.0 of 5 stars. Ok, so why hasn't anyone else who's reviewed Tad's talked about the sign? You know...the side with the broken neon? That flashes "Tad's Chick Dump" after dark? Its only part of the experience. Chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Benjamin S.

3.0 of 5 stars. Home style cooking, and comfort food...The menu includes the establishments name sake, Chicken and Dumplings also Fish and Chips, Steak and lobster the usual assortment of sides including Fries and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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New Chef - Improving Daily

Tad's has a new chef and his influence is showing. Chef Terry Haywood is offering the best homemade soups in the area (start your meal with the Italian sausage vegetable soup?unbelievably good). The chicken...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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Chic Dump isn't worth the drive

I have to say that I have been to Tad's many times. It is a favorite of an out of town guest (although I cannot for the life of me figure out why). The service is up and down. One visit it will be OK, with the...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer S.

5.0 of 5 stars. It's a wonderful location... sitting high above the Sandy River in a log cabin atmosphere.The stewed chicken and dumplings are great as is the fried chicken with a dumpling on the side.There is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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Don't take kids, accept good view for mediocre food

I've been going to Tad's since 1981. It's a great destination to sit high above the Sandy River in a log cabin atmosphere. I've known what I get in return - pretty plain food. We stopped eating the stewed...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/10/2006
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Not family friendly

With a kids menu and highchairs my family thought this would be a fine place to try on a weeknight at 5pm (opening time). Not the case. We were repeatedly scolded by the nasty hostess for normal 1 and 3-year...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2006
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Not family friendly

With a kids menu and high chairs we thought this would be a fine place to have dinner with our 2 kid...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/09/2006
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Lousy Service, Lousy Food, Bad Attitude but a nice scenic view.

To bad you can't bring your own food and jus enjoy the scenery. Tried their chicken liver for an appetizer and it was like eating rocks. Now I am not a fan of chicken and dumplings I figured I would give it a...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/21/2006
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its great

its great for familys and has an old fell to it it has a jubebox in it wicth kids love its really cool
citysearch.com - user review - 08/16/2006
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A Good Place

After reading the previous two reviews, I almost did not go, but it was a birthday party and went anyway. The priime rib was a little fat, but tasty and tender. Two in the party ordered oysters, which I...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/24/2006
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BAD, BAD, BAD!!! It just gets worse.

I tried the bland tasteless paste they try to pass off as chicken 'n dumplings once. HOWEVER! Maybe it was just a bad night, so I decided to try it one more time. This time I went for the pan fried oysters -...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/13/2006
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Tad's Chicken YUM YUM YUM

We recently took our German exchange student out to Tad's Chicken and Dumplings. She had their salm...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/12/2006
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Meh...Average

Went with a couple friends in September - ordered chicken and dumplings to compare to Mother's Bistro - the chicken was tough, the gravy didn't have much flavor (portion was big, I had tons of leftovers,...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/20/2006
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Excellent spot and tasty fried chicken

If you're staying in Troutdale, this is definitely the place to eat. When we checked into our hotel we ask the young desk clerk to recommend something better than the truck stop cafes and fast food along the...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/16/2005
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stepping back in time

we don't go every weekend,recommend the call ahead seating place is packed. great veiw great family resturant. visit web site for menu.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/06/2005
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Memories Vs. Reality

Tad's is not what it used to be! It has become a cattlecall and the food is marginal at best. The service is hustled, seating packed and very dark. The host was very rude and unaccomidating, as evidently...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/14/2003
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Dumplin's

I disagree with a review, that said the Dumplin's were doughy. My experience was the opposite. I found the Dumplin's, perfect. My favorite menu item is, "Sauteed Chicken Livers in Mushroom Gravy", with a...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2003
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2 for food, 7 for ambience

The chicken & dumplings were so bad that we asked them to take them away. The gravy tasted like that cheap yellow stuff from Heinz. The salad was dry with low quality ingredients. Hey, but a nice view. If...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/13/2003
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I Heart the Chick Dump!

Don't go to Tad's for the food, go for the whole experience. Yes, the food is marginal, but the drinks are good, the service friendly, and view great. I go to Tad's in the summer and for special occasions - it...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/25/2003
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what a dump

Went there with Wife and kids. Had positively the worst meal ever. It was so bad we will all laugh about it for the rest of our days. The dumplings tasted like bisquick floating in campbells cream of chicken...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/11/2003
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3 strikes and ...

dined at tad's several times over the years with friends and family, because of their reputation. i/we have never been impressed with any aspect of the dining experience. i will not try again. sounds like lots...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/21/2003
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A treasure

This place appears to be a run-down bar from the road which parallels the Sandy River, but it's looks actually compliments the restaurant and the lounge's character, imo. Inside, the atmosphere is cozy and...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/02/2003
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Lobster and Dumplins!

Where else could you get a very nicely prepared lobster tail with a dumpling? Always top-notch service and the food is terrific. The building is beautiful to admire, as well.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2002
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over rated

Tad's seating is too close together to accomodate the nostalgic crowd. The food is average to slightly above average. The service is barely adequate at best. The chicken and dumplings lack a good down home...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/11/2002
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Relax!

If you like simple, great food, Tad's is for you. The only thing I don't like about Tad's is I always order the same things because I like them so much. The Prime Rib melts in your mouth and seems much larger...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/02/2002
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cant wait to return

I was very pleasantly surprised when I went to Tad's. I was there years ago and it was very run down. The atmosphere was wonderful. If the weather is nice, sit in dining room where they open all the windows....
citysearch.com - user review - 09/10/2002
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When summer is over...

We've been dining at Tad's for over 10 years which is when we first moved to Troutdale. We like going out to Tad's when the summer is over and the tourists die off. For 10 years we've had superb food and...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/07/2002
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Chick Dump!

Their neon sign was partially out on my last visit so it read "Tad's Chick Dump"! This place is an institution...Sure the food's not great, but it's OK. You'll be hard pressed to find atmosphere in Portland...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2002
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Beautiful view, decent food...

This was my first visit to Tad's and it was a nice experience. It was a beautiful summer day and we had an excellent table on the patio that overlooked the river. The wait was approximately 20 minutes for a...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/28/2002
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Time Warp

Going to Tad's is like stepping into a time warp. The decor, the servers and the food doesn't look like it's changed since it opened. The food may not blow you away, but it's good, and most things taste...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2002
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long time favorite

I've been going to Tad's for decades. The food is great (although I don't get the dumplings, they're just too heavy compared to my mom's!), and the service and location is outstanding. And best of all, you can...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/23/2002
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Prime rib to drool over

Out of all the places I've had prime rib this is the best. And it's not just the steak that makes it so good. You can't match Tad's green beans! Whatever they did to them to make them so good I can't duplicate...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/20/2002
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Frommer's

Located on the banks of the Sandy River at the western end of the Historic Columbia River Highway, this rustic restaurant has been in business more than 50 years and, as its name implies, specializes in...
frommers.com - user review
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Dine.com

we love this place....very eloquent setting, right on the river...
dine.com - user review
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AOL CityGuide

a woodsy spot for nice, greasy comfort food...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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