Votum Restaurant

4.9 ( 101 reviews )
Checking... 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM See Hours
$100+
210 2nd St, Hood River, OR 97031, United States
+1 541-645-3465

Votum Restaurant in Hood River offers an unforgettable fine dining experience that wows patrons with its intimate setting and expertly curated menu. Guests rave about the freshness of locally sourced ingredients and the artists behind them, chefs Sarah and Nathan. Lane highlights the standout dishes like Sturgeon and Wagyu, paired exquisitely with local wines, while Christina emphasizes the scenic elegance of the ambiance, reminiscent of Michelin-star establishments. Notably, the service at Votum shines; visitors describe the hosts as warm and knowledgeable, enhancing every moment spent there.

Food presentation is a visual delight, with dishes like Mushroom Risotto and Marinated Quail Egg taking center stage. Many reviews specifically mentioned the innovative use of seasonal ingredients. Jack's personal favorite, the hyper-seasonal Nettle Soup, exemplifies Votum's creativity and commitment to freshness. The addition of charming take-home sweets and personalized menus leaves a lasting impression, making each dining experience truly special.

Every review points to the restaurant's balance of fine dining sophistication with a welcoming atmosphere. If you're in Hood River seeking a culinary adventure that combines flavor, artistry, and heartfelt service, Votum is unequivocally not to be missed.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
  • Highlights
    • Serves great cocktails
    • Serves great dessert
    • Has great wine list
  • Popular for
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves halal food
    • Serves healthy options
    • Serves late-night food
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves vegan dishes
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Has catering
    • Serves dessert
  • Amenities
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Cosy
    • Romantic
    • Trendy
    • Upmarket
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with tourists
  • Planning
    • Dinner reservations recommended
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards

Reviews For Votum Restaurant

Lane
Jul 11,2025
Absolutely the premier dining experience in the Gorge. It is not inexpensive, but this is a dining experience to remember. The restaurant is intimate, and the menu changes quickly. My favorite dishes were the Sturgeon, the Wagyu, and a little Sour Cherry Candy for dessert. The wine pairing was also excellent. Finally, the host was wonderful and really rounded out the experience. Votum is not to be missed.
Christina Li
Jul 4,2025
An Unforgettable Fine Dining Experience! My husband and I were visiting Hood River to celebrate my birthday and we had the pleasure of dining at Votum. The experience end to end exceeded all expectations. Co-owner Nathan took us in, super friendly and welcoming, the decor and ambience is so elegant, giving the Michlin level fine dining vibes. The service was impeccable—attentive without being intrusive, it made us feel genuinely welcome. Nathan was incredibly knowledgeable and helped guide us through the menu and explained each course. The food was absolutely phenomenal. Each dish was beautifully presented and bursting with flavor. Most ingredients are sourced locally, you can really taste the freshness. The head chef/co-owner Sarah definitely puts passion and artistry into every plate. Our favorites were the mushroom risotto, amberjack crudo and the lamb. Absolutely perfect After we paid, the team handed us a printed menu of each course we had along with a very personalized message. With the set menu, you will be given sweets to take home (just like at a Michlin Star restaurant). Honestly, it was one of the best fine dining experiences I have ever had, I cannot wait to come back again!
Jack Guthrie
Jun 24,2025
Votum is a seafood-forward fine dining experience located in Hood River’s historic downtown. It is small outfit with Chef Sarah and Maitre D-come-Server Nathan manning the service. The food was immaculately presented and super fresh. Ingredients are locally sourced and reflective of the changing seasons. My personal highlights were the Marinated Quail Egg, the Smoked Salmon Panisse, the Spring Garden with Salmon Roe, the hyper seasonal Nettle Soup, and the Huckleberry Entrements. This was a great little find for a fine dining experience in Hood River and I would definitely go back next time I am in town.
Lydia Hocker
May 27,2025
My husband and I enjoyed the spring tasting menu on a Saturday night- not a single course fell flat. I really appreciated the local ingredients and seafood forward flavors. The nettle soup was my personal favorite, but the bread course deserves mentioning as well. Nathan, the owner, was kind and generous with his knowledge. I appreciated the non alcoholic beverage options and found some new favorites. We felt right at home which is often hard to achieve with fine dining. I’m already looking forward to the next time we can make the trip to Hood River.
Oleg Maksimov
May 11,2025
Excellent and unique menu with extensive wine list. Fresh local ingredients perfectly combined to deliver a plethora of gustatory sensations. Even the bread is a highlight - warm, soft, thin crunchy yummy crust. Personal and extremely attentive service. Thank you, Nathan and Sarah, for a wonderful experience!
Liam Breheny
Apr 29,2025
This is hands down one the nicest establishments I have been to in a long time. From the second you walk in Nathan the head server makes you feel comfortable, and is extremely informative about the upcoming courses. The food was prepared beautifully and tasted even better than it looked. It felt as though everything was catered to my needs. The price for the tasting menu was incredible, quality at a very reasonable cost. And when leaving, they hand you a custom made pamphlet with your meals that night, and a little thank you paragraph hand signed by the chef. I wish I could give more stars because this was the highlight of my vacation dining so far!
R S
Apr 6,2025
Extraordinary! The restaurant itself is small and intimate. Nathan was attentive, and the food was divine. Each course of the tasting menu was so full of flavor and left us wanting more. What a diversity of flavors and variety of seafood. Well done!! We were celebrating my birthday, and everyone made sure it was one to be remembered. I'm so glad we found this gem to celebrate my day!
Maggie Holmes
Mar 17,2025
We came here for my husbands birthday and did the tasting menu - it was absolutely exquisite! The food is yummy, the owners are lovely and the vibe of the restaurant is great. And there’s some good options for non alcoholic drinks. We will be back! Thanks for making this such an experience.

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