4 Best Restaurants in Southeastern Washington, Washington

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We've compiled the best of the best in Southeastern Washington - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

Pixán Taqueria & Cantina

$$ Fodor's choice

Have a seat on the sidewalk or inside the colorfully painted dining room of this upbeat contemporary taqueria that turns out delicious, boldly flavored snacks—like house-pickled vegetables with mezcal salt and fried cheese with chili gastrique and honeycomb. Be sure to save room for the main event, though: delicious street tacos with creative fillings, from cochinita pibil (braised pork shoulder in bitter-orange sauce) to grilled achiote-marinated steelhead with avocado mousse. 

Big River Grill

$$

A tradition with hikers, bikers, fishermen, and scenic drivers out exploring the Gorge, especially for weekend breakfast but also at lunch and dinnertime, this colorful roadhouse in the center of town is festooned with license plates, vintage signs, and kitschy artwork. Grab a seat at the counter or in one of the high-back wooden booths, and tuck into a plate of smoked Columbia River sturgeon spread, home-style fried chicken with garlic-mashed potatoes, home-style meat loaf with seasonal vegetables, and other hearty, reasonably priced fare.

Henni's Kitchen & Bar

$$$

This warm and inviting neighborhood bistro serves creatively prepared international fare with a decided Northwest focus—think mussels with coconut-saffron broth and Fresno chilis, and grilled Porterhouse pork chop with potato gnocchi, summer squash, corn, and compound butter. The bar serves terrific, innovative cocktails, and food prices during the weekday evening (4:30–5:30 pm) happy hour represent one of the best deals around.

120 E. Jewett Blvd., White Salmon, 98672, USA
509-493–1555
Known For
  • Perfectly cooked steaks
  • Great selection of vegetarian small plates
  • Olive cake with blueberry compote
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch

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Red Bluff Tap House

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With exposed-brick walls, varnished wood tables, and a sleek long bar, this downtown gastropub excels both with its extensive craft-beer and drinks selection and its modern take on comfort food. Snack on shareable starters like deep-fried Brussels sprouts with pork belly and apple-cider reduction and smoked salmon flatbread, while popular mains include ale-battered seasonal fish-and-chips and bacon-jam Gouda burgers.

256 2nd St., Stevenson, 98648, USA
509-427–4979
Known For
  • Ample selection of craft beers and Columbia Gorge wines
  • Fish-and-chips
  • Tasty, shareable appetizers
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Wed.

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