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Tad’s Chicken ‘n Dumplins
- American
- Troutdale, OR
About this business
Tad's Chicken 'N Dumplings. A Familiy Favorite in the Columbia Gorge!
Location details
1325 Historic Columbia River Hwy, (Crown Point Hwy), Troutdale, OR, 97060, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
Go early! 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. Come early.
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. White bread, white dumpling, boiled chicken, pale gravy. It was completely unappetizing. The setting is sweet, 1940s on the river. Food tastes like it's stuck in the 40s though. My hubby and I thought Gordon Ramsey should pay them a visit and show them how to cook for the current century. I'll bet ... read more
They the absolute best chicken and dumplings we have ever had I highly recommend this place
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 Caesar salad was large, the chicken tender, and tasty. Service was friendly and prompt. Prices were fair. Chicken & Dumplings were $13.95 and I could only eat half after a delicious bowl on Salmon chowder (included, with rolls, and relish tray.) T... read more
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 and dumpling meals are better than your Mama made. The fried chicken is old fashioned delicious because Tad?s uses the best local chickens. HOMEMADE salad dressings, French fries, onion rings - prime beef from a hormone free eastern Washington ranch and US processed high quality fish. Tad?s of... read more
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 wait staff doing their job fairly well. The next time it will be just awful. 1 1/2 hour wait, wrong food to the wrong person, stale veggies and bread, no refills on beverages... The food is always consistent. Less than mediocre. Canned green beans that no-one eats. A dough ball passed ... read more
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 chicken and dumplings years ago because it's just a bland dish here. Instead, we get fried chicken with a dumpling on the side and put a lot of seasoning on the dumpling. So it's food I wouldn't cross the street for in Portland, but the setting is the draw. Despite havin... read more
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 old noises and felt very unwelcome. Other diners and the servers were apologetic for her nastiness but it was a miserable experience and we won't be going back.
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 try. I tasted better in a rundown cheap cafe. It is like taking paste with old army tack and calling it dumplings. The relish tray was stale. The salad was nothing. I will never go back to this place.
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Tad’s Chicken ‘n Dumplins has a 4.5 star rating with 985 reviews.
When is Tad’s Chicken ‘n Dumplins open?
Tad’s Chicken ‘n Dumplins is open now. It will close at 6:00 p.m.
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