Authentic Italian food made with local, organic ingredients, al Forno’s wood-fired Sicilian pizza is a favorite with locals and families. Grab a slice on your way home Mt Hood or order for delivery.

The owners of Timberline Lodge renovated this former Boy Scout cabin into the perfect ski-in, ski-out locale for a midday taco break, a warming spell or a cold one. Maybe grab all three if you have time.

Tucked into the woods off Highway 26, this tiny, Pan-Asian food cart kitchen serves up flavors that match its magical atmosphere. Grab bowls of salmon poke or yuzu-avocado fried rice and camp out awhile.

This community-centric, er eccentric, roadside attraction serves up Texas-style barbecue with a Pacific Northwest twist. It also spices things up with generous sides of live music, creative cocktails and quirkiness. It’s one of our family’s favorites, so check out why.

An absolute must stop for lunch, happy hour, or dinner. It is unassuming from the street but will blow your mind with the creative, flavorful, locally inspired food and drinks.