Spokane and Eastern Washington Restaurants

Nearly every small town in eastern Washington has at least one fast-food drive-through for a quick meal on the go, but choosing a slower pace will reward visitors with an authentic dining experience that often doesn't cost much more. Local diners and cafés are great spots for getting a hearty breakfast of traditional favorites like farm-fresh eggs or biscuits and gravy. Somewhat surprisingly, several of the small towns have outstanding dining options, too. At many restaurants there's an emphasis on locally grown, organic foods. With the region's many farms, it's easy to source produce, grains, poultry, meat, and dairy items, and some restaurants have their own gardens on-site for the freshest produce of all. Spokane has a good diversity of cuisines and some highly acclaimed restaurants, but up-and-coming Walla Walla is also becoming a mecca for foodies and wine lovers.

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  • 1. Breadline Cafe

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    Since the early 1980s, Breadline has been a top dining destination in the Okanogan Valley for hearty servings of eclectic fare. The menu features local organic produce, a variety of freshly baked breads, and locally raised natural Angus beef. You'll find Cajun dishes such as jambalaya, as well as an around-the-world assortment of cuisines, including Italian and Greek. The bakery features such sweet treats as lavender shortbread cookies, espresso brownies, elaborately-decorated cakes, and other pastries and breads for take-out.

    102 S. Ash St., Omak, Washington, 98841, USA
    509-826–5836

    Known For

    • The apple pie, pink cookie, and fresh baked bread are local favorites
    • Soda fountain treats like huckleberry milkshakes
    • Take-out cocktails

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sat.–Mon.
  • 2. Frank's Diner

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    Right off the Maple Street Bridge, this is the state's oldest railroad-car restaurant; built as an observation car in 1906, it has original light fixtures, stained-glass windows, and mahogany details. Generously sized breakfasts are the specialty here, including unique items like Creole Benedict with lobster, shrimp, and crab. On the sweeter side, there's orange cranberry French toast and cinnamon roll waffles. For dinner there's such comfort food as turkey with mashed potatoes, meat loaf, and chicken-fried steak.

    1516 W. 2nd Ave., Spokane, Washington, 99201, USA
    509-747–8798

    Known For

    • Very popular, so be prepared for a wait
    • Nine styles of eggs Benedict
    • Many items can be gluten-free

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No reservations
  • 3. Atomic Ale Brewpub and Eatery

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    The staff is friendly at this small, casual brewpub, which serves several house-brewed beers to go with the delicious wood-fired pizzas, sandwiches (the hot grinder is a specialty), salads, and soups. Local memorabilia is displayed throughout the restaurant, and the history of the Hanford Nuclear Site is depicted in photos on the walls. Dessert choices get clever names to match the nuclear theme, like the B-Reactor brownie.

    1015 Lee Blvd., Richland, Washington, 99352, USA
    509-946–5465

    Known For

    • Red-potato soup made with in-house brew
    • Spicy "nuclear butter" adds heat to dishes
    • Creative pizza options and weekly specials

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon.
  • 4. Birch & Barley

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    This Pullman spot has a loyal following of both local residents and out-of-towners, who come for the excellent bar and the Southern-inspired menu that also highlights WSU's locally produced cheese in such dishes as Cougar lobster mac and cheese and Pullman poutine. Gulf gumbo, Bayou catfish, shrimp/crab etouffe, and the "Rajin' Cajun Pasta" (which comes with chicken, shrimp, Andouille sausage, and a heat warning) give a decidedly Louisiana slant to the menu. The bar offers more than a dozen craft cocktails and groups them as "beginner," "intermediate," and "advanced" to reflect their sweetness and alcohol taste.

    1360 Bishop Blvd., Pullman, Washington, 99163, USA
    509-332–0108

    Known For

    • Bloody Mary bar
    • 80 whiskey options
    • Cougar Gold cheese in several dishes

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.
  • 5. Casper Fry

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    In Spokane's South Perry District, this restaurant has food and ambience that would fit right into a hip Seattle or Portland foodie neighborhood, the menu includes such comfort foods as cast-iron-skillet mac and cheese, buttermilk fried chicken, blackened catfish, po' boys, and shrimp and grits. Biscuits (with sausage gravy or fried chicken), beef brisket, and cinnamon French toast are some of the fare served up at weekend brunch. Desserts include chocolate-peanut-butter pie, banana-bread pudding, beignets, and house-made ice cream.

    928 S. Perry, Spokane, Washington, 99202, USA
    509-535--0536

    Known For

    • Barrel-aged cocktails and an impressive list of whiskeys
    • Dishes hot from a charcoal-burning oven
    • Great brunch spot

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon.
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  • 6. Elk Public House

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    This casual eatery in the relaxed Browne's Addition neighborhood serves tasty pub food like grilled lamb sandwiches, blackened chicken alfredo, and a Korean pork bowl, and you can wash it all down with one of the 16 beers on tap. A copper bar stands along one wall, backed by a mirror and lots of memorabilia, giving the interior a saloonlike appearance.

    1931 W. Pacific Ave., Spokane, Washington, 99201, USA
    509-363–1973

    Known For

    • Good selection of microbrews, most from the Northwest
    • Hipster vibe, but families are just as welcome
    • Nice patio for outdoor dining
  • 7. Fresh Soul

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    Operated by a neighborhood nonprofit that helps young people learn job skills, Fresh Soul blends a worthy purpose with really good Southern food. At lunchtime, a pulled pork or catfish sandwich will hit the spot, and for dinner, the big combo meals (think fried chicken legs with beans, potato salad, and cornbread) are tasty and filling. The colorful cafe has a few tables, but everything is also nicely packaged for take-out.

    3029 E. 5th Ave., Spokane, Washington, 99202, USA
    509-242–3377

    Known For

    • Tasty ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender
    • Favorite beverages include sweet tea
    • Family combos are a good value

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. in summer, Sun.–Wed. in winter, and mid-Dec.–Feb.
  • 8. Gilded Unicorn

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    This speakeasy-style restaurant/bar, steps down from the Montvale Hotel, has a cool vibe, with brick and stone walls that feel medieval, juxtaposed with very modern comfort food. Menu choices include a tater tot casserole with brisket and roasted wild mushrooms, salmon n' grits, harissa meatloaf, and wild mushroom stroganoff. Coconut cream pie with banana whipped cream is a delicious end to a meal.

    110 S. Monroe St., Spokane, Washington, 99201, USA
    509-309–3698

    Known For

    • Great spot for pre- and post-theater eating and drinking
    • 20 unicorns in the decor
    • Early and late evening happy hours

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch
  • 9. Ice Harbor at the Marina

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    There are 10 ales on tap at Ice Harbor Brewery's restaurant, along with a rotating hard seltzer and cider, and a good selection of cocktails and local wines. You can order your favorite bar snacks like pulled pork nachos, wings, and pretzels, along with more substantial fare including bacon cheddar prime rib panini, shrimp po boy, beer-battered cod-and-chips, and several burger options. For a late lunch or early dinner, the weekday happy hour is a great value.

    350 Clover Island Dr., Kennewick, Washington, 99336, USA
    509-586–3181

    Known For

    • Five types of tasty burgers
    • Cool location at the marina
    • Beer sampler trays
  • 10. Monterosso's Italian Restaurant

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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
    509-946–4525

    Known For

    • House-made desserts including tiramisu
    • More than two dozen wine choices
    • Authentic Italian dishes

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No lunch
  • 11. Post Street Ale House

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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
    509-789–6900

    Known For

    • More than 25 beers are on tap
    • Decent kids menu
    • Speedy service

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.
  • 12. Sella's Calzone and Pastas

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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
    509-334–1895

    Known For

    • Affordable daily lunch specials
    • Bright and airy dining room
    • Friendly service
  • 13. The Onion Taphouse & Grill

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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
    509-747–3852

    Known For

    • Excellent desserts, including huckleberry pound cake
    • Six good choices on the "leaner menu"
    • Salads are a meal on their own
  • 14. Weinhard Café and Bakery

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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
    509-382–1681

    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

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