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You'll find inventive approaches to classics here, from grass-fed beef burgers to duck with kumquat marmalade. Salmon charcuterie, coconut curry prawns, and oxtail sliders are good choices from the small plates menu. The luscious desserts are worth a visit on their own—especially the Grand Marnier beignets, cookies and cream layer cake, and house-made gelato. There's a curbside menu if you want to enjoy your meal in another setting; it includes some family-style options for salads and small plates.
5620 S. Perry St., Spokane, Washington, 99223, USA
Known For
- Rose terrace and courtyard dining in summer
- Tasty wood-fired pizzas
- Extensive wine list
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch
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Built in 1933, this restaurant is shaped like a gigantic milk bottle; since 1978 the eatery has been selling homemade ice cream. Fries are made from hand-cut potatoes, buns are made in-house, and burgers, sandwiches, salads, and soup (in winter only) round out the menu. The Milk Bottle makes a cameo in Johnny Depp's rom-com Benny & Joon.
802 W. Garland Ave., Spokane, Washington, 99205, USA
Known For
- Huckleberry shakes
- Reasonable prices
- Memorable building
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun., Reservations not accepted
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As the late-afternoon rays of sunlight wash over the dining room and deck at this lakeside restaurant, you can indulge in main courses like Parmesan-crusted halibut over linguine and baby back ribs or share several of the smaller plates like ginger-chicken lettuce wraps, mahimahi tacos, and fried calamari. Chocolate lovers will appreciate the mile-high mud pie, half-baked chocolate-chip cookies, and chocolate-banana bread pudding.
910 W. Broadway Ave., Moses Lake, Washington, 98837, USA
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- Extensive wine list highlighting Washington wineries
- Decadent dessert menu
- Nearly a dozen salad choices
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Fresh flowers and redbrick walls lend color and charm to this downtown eatery, where a patio is open for outdoor dining when the weather gets warm. Depending on the season, the daily seafood might be steelhead, scallops, salmon, or halibut, usually served with grilled vegetables. Grilled pork tenderloin comes with bacon-fat roasted brussel sprouts, and local produce is the inspiration for such scrumptious vegetarian fare as white-cheddar-and-apple salad. Dessert specialties include vegan carrot cake and flourless dark chocolate and crystallized ginger torte.
214 N. Howard St., Spokane, Washington, 99201, USA
Known For
- An entire menu of vegetarian and vegan dishes
- Smoked trout bruschetta gets rave reviews
- Northwest regional wines
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch
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In a refurbished railroad dining car, this small and charming Italian restaurant is fun for the whole family, but it's also a nice choice for a romantic meal. The traditional fare includes bruschetta, chicken and veal Parmesan, and several steak and seafood options. The house specialty, tortellini Oreste, features rose-shaped tortellini stuffed with ricotta cheese and sautéed with tomatoes and walnuts in pesto sauce; scallops or prawns can be added. Family-style dinners are available for take-out, too.
1026 Lee Blvd., Richland, Washington, 99352, USA
Known For
- House-made desserts including tiramisu
- More than two dozen wine choices
- Authentic Italian dishes
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No lunch
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The owners of one of Moses Lake's oldest restaurants set out to make it a favorite family gathering place where, as the name implies, steaks are the main event, ranging from an 8-ounce sirloin to a 24-ounce porterhouse. Green bean fries are a popular appetizer choice and salad choices are varied, including a hot chicken salad. Check out the house-made desserts, including Texas sheet cake and strawberry shortbread ice cream cake.
217 N. Elder St., Moses Lake, Washington, 98837, USA
Known For
- A variety of chicken, seafood, and pasta dishes
- Extensive cocktail menu
- Friendly service
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
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Adjacent to The Davenport Lusso, this casual eatery offers standard pub fare like fish-and-chips, beef sliders, and several kinds of burgers. Starters include the signature fried pickles, hand-cut onion rings, and wings with your choice of sauce. Two of the signature cocktails feature huckleberries and there's a beer sampler option.
1 N. Post St., Spokane, Washington, 99201, USA
Known For
- More than 25 beers are on tap
- Decent kids menu
- Speedy service
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.
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Made daily from scratch, the calzones are always fresh at this cozy storefront and include the most popular, Coug (pepperoni, mushrooms, and black olives), followed by the Gourmet (artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, and pesto sauce). Pizzas, sandwiches, pastas, and salads are also served.
1115 E. Main St., Pullman, Washington, 99163, USA
Known For
- Affordable daily lunch specials
- Bright and airy dining room
- Friendly service
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This pub-style eatery, housed in one of Spokane's many historic brick buildings, has an urban contemporary vibe thanks to lots of burnished-metal artwork by local artists. Sandwiches and burgers make this a handy place for a weekend lunch or lighter dinner; halibut-and-chips, whiskey-sauced ribeye steak with roasted potatoes, and (of course) a steelhead fillet with garlic-parmesan butter are heartier fare. The bar menu features reasonably-priced signature cocktails.
218 N. Howard St., Spokane, Washington, 99201, USA
Known For
- Dig into the half-pound bison burger
- Smoked steelhead chowder
- Great happy hour specials
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No lunch weekdays, No reservations
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Pressed-tin ceilings, vintage photographs, and a century-old bar with ornate columns evoke the past at this former saloon and pharmacy, enthusiastically serving American fare for decades. There are more than a dozen sandwiches and burgers on the menu, along with heartier dishes like pot roast dinner, two kinds of fish-and-chips, wild Alaskan salmon, and sirloin steak. For sharing, there's the baked Cougar Gold cheese dip with flatbread and a decadent warm chocolate chip cookie for dessert. Area 51 Taphouse is located inside the restaurant and offers 51 beverages on tap.
302 W. Riverside Ave., Spokane, Washington, 99201, USA
Known For
- Excellent desserts, including huckleberry pound cake
- Six good choices on the "leaner menu"
- Salads are a meal on their own
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If you're adventurous, the chef will create your meal based on what is in season, and is likely to include some of the house standards, such as deviled eggs with maple-bacon filling, fried brussels sprouts, and albacore tuna ceviche. The many small plates make this a popular spot for both a light lunch and tapas-style dinner. There are also a few full-plate options like smoked chicken wings, spaghetti stuffed meatballs, and burgers made of brisket and topped with bacon jam. Save room for the unique desserts, including banana bread pudding and olive oil–dark chocolate gelato.
1242 W. Summit Pkwy., Spokane, Washington, 99201, USA
Known For
- Three different tasting menus are available each night
- Happy hour food menu is a great bargain
- Most food locally sourced
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch Sun. and Mon.
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This local favorite expanded into a larger space just up the street, so now even more people can enjoy the contemporary Italian food, along with the neighborly feel of the two-level dining room, the cozy bar, and the hip upstairs lounge. The menu focuses on bold flavors and fresh, local, and organic ingredients for dishes like pappardelle bolognese, grilled king salmon with risotto cake, and braised lamb chop. Weekday lunches offer tasty choices, too, including Waygu beef burgers, root vegetable salads, and seasonal soups. Customers are often greeted by the friendly owner, Walla Walla native Tom Maccarone.
80 N. Colville St., Walla Walla, Washington, 99362, USA
Known For
- Crab ravioli is rich and delicious
- All the decadent desserts are made in-house
- Half-price appetizers during happy hour in bar
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.
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Finding a modern, city-style coffee shop in a tiny town like Grand Coulee (population less than 1,000) is quite a treat, so hopefully the locals and tourists who come to see the dam and laser show in summer will keep this place in business. An ever-changing menu of lunch specials, from soups to salads to the weekly Wednesday panini, complements standbys like cinnamon rolls, breakfast sandwiches, scones, and other pastries. And of course there is coffee—from drip to espresso drinks, all made with coffee beans from Twisp-based Blue Star Coffee Roasters.
140 Spokane Way, Grand Coulee, Washington, 99133, USA
Known For
- Daily lunch specials
- Spacious, welcoming environment
- Artfully created handpies
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The past seems to echo through this restaurant, which is across the street from the Weinhard Hotel in what was once the town's pharmacy. The menu changes frequently to highlight seasonal specialties and local purveyors; some signature items include the chef's salad, rib-eye steak, and dark chocolate cake. Try a panini sandwich or grilled cheese for lunch; for dinner, the seafood curry or salmon scampi are good bets. Raspberry-rhubarb pie and coconut-lemon pie are dessert favorites.
258 E. Main St., Dayton, Washington, 99328, USA
Known For
- Great variety of baked desserts and breads
- Thursday night spaghetti specials
- Satisfying wine list
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.-Tues., Credit cards accepted
