4605 Road 68
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 543-9925
If you have ever driven on Oregon Highway I-84 and made a stop in The Dalles, then you will have definitely seen a nice restaurant called Cousin's, which is a laid back place that is dedicated to offering food that makes you feel at home. Unfortunately I've never tried it there, so I was surprised a few years ago when Cousin's opened in Pasco. It had taken over a year for them to build and finish it, but when it did, it was packed. It's just off the highway, so whether you're coming into or heading out of the Tri-Cities, it's the perfect place to unload or stock up. I realize I'm sounding like an ad, but bare with me.
I've visited Cousin's in Pasco a few times before this, all breakfast visits but this was the first time I would be going in for dinner, this time with my mom and nephew. At the same time there was a Fathers/Daughter's event happening at a nearby venue so most of the people in there were dressed up, so it was nice to see.
I decided to try what they call the Knife & Fork Burger, which is described as an open-faced patty topped with sauteed mushrooms, bacon and onions, smothered with swiss cheese. I love hamburgers and cheeseburgers, and this seemed interesting as I could imagine the flavors right there. I should say something though: in the past I've not been fond of onions. I'll be honest, I hated them. I like the flavor but sometimes the texture used to irk me, I don't know if something happened in my childhood where I felt it was too "wormy", or I just hated the crunch. Anyway, I've been wanting to change and evolve with what I eat, and the idea of this burger being open faced with a lot of good things and a semi-good thing (onion) was going to be a semi-challenge.
In truth, it was no challenge. It came to my table and it looked good. I cut a piece and it was so ono! The hamburger tasted good, this definitely wasn't a fast food burger at all. Add to that the smokiness of the bacon and the flavor of the onions, mixed in with the cheese... man, I could have eaten another if my stomach was ready for it. One didn't need to add anything to it. I used to be a ketchup junkie, I didn't flood my foods with it but it would always be on there. In the last few years I've changed my habits as I've wanted to taste the actual food, and I've enjoyed the experience. You want to use a fork and knife on something that isn't steak, this is the best way to go. The thick French fries are also nice.
Atmosphere is cozy, it has a country/western feel but not overly so, and the customer service is excellent, very courteous and welcoming, no stink eyes whatsoever. Breakfast, lunch, and dinners are priced accordingly, so you may want to check their menus (at the website) for prices beforehand. Mine was $10.99 and definitely worth it. Of course you could also go around the block and eat at McDonald's, Taco Bell, Eatsa Pizza, Jack In The Box, and Sonic, but for a good meal to sit down to, Cousin's is definitely worth it for good, home style American food.
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