Votum Restaurant

"On a whim, I made reservations to enjoy Votum's tasting menu to celebrate my husband's birthday. We were really blown away by the level of service, the attention to detail, and the clear passion they have for fine dining and food artistry. It's definitely a special occasion kind of place, but they REALLY did make the occasion feel special - complete with customized printed menus, delicious and creative food, and Michelin star-level service and presentation. We left with full bellies and smiles on our faces! Thank you for a lovely evening. We'd gladly come back for another special occasion in the future."

"We came to hood river for the weekend to celebrate a birthday, and got a reservation here without doing much research. Our expectations were exceeded and then some. The food was outstanding, the service was excellent, the pacing and portions were perfect. We have had a few fine dining experiences in our lives, and Votum gives you a Michelin star experience while still being accessible. Best surprise in Hood River."

"What a gem! We went here for our anniversary and had such a wonderful experience. We’re both foodies and wanted something special, this place certainly delivered. Nathan was awesome and paired wine with our dishes perfectly. The food was spectacular and had wonderful diversity of flavor and preparation. Would recommend this to anyone wanting a special night with amazing cuisine."

"We celebrated our anniversary at Votum last week and we both still comment about the meal every day- it’s that amazing. We had no idea the level of experience we signed up for making a reservation here. After a wine tasting across the street, we entered Votum and were a bit surprised by the austere dining room. The tables are spotlighted in the center. White table clothes. Water and wine glasses. Nothing on the walls. Nothing else. I said, wow, the food must be good because they certainly are making it the only focus. And wow, the food is so good, it really SHOULD BE the only focus. It would steal the show no matter what you put on the walls. Once your experience begins, you know exactly why the food is the center of attention. Nathan runs the front of house seamlessly, making great recommendations and with deep knowledge of the wine and food. You would think there’s a whole team of chefs in back making this magic happen but I think it’s just Sarah back there, which is mind blowing. She is an artist. Each course is stunning. The oysters, arpege egg, caviar, risotto, wagyu- every course was interstellar. We can’t wait to go back for the tasting menu next time we’re in the area. I also really appreciated the music playing in the background, just loud enough to hear without being intrusive. It was a current playlist and welcome juxtaposed to the refined dining experience- music we know and play in the background at our own dinner parties. And the most thoughtful touch- a personalized note and printout of our anniversary menu upon leaving. This place is on the map and hopefully heading toward a Michelin Star."

"We were floored by our experience at Votum. My husband and I participated in the chef’s tasting. Each course was gorgeously presented, but the taste left us speechless! Everything was seamless, understated, and genuine. The wine was perfectly paired and Nathan’s service left nothing to be desired."