North Central Washington Restaurants

This region has a good range of dining options, from American pub fare to fine dining, and many incorporate locally grown and produced ingredients, including organic produce, beef, chicken, eggs, and artisanal breads and cheeses. Around the region, there are low-key, affordable, and unpretentious eateries—coffee shops, bakeries, brewpubs, diners, and restaurants.

Wenatchee is the largest city in the North Cascades and features the most variety when it comes to dining. It’s home to the most ethnically diverse cuisine in the region, including several Mexican restaurants as well as Italian, Thai, Japanese, Chinese, and others. The self-proclaimed "Apple Capital of Washington," this is the place to try to the fruit in a variety of forms, sweet and savory.

Bavarian-themed Leavenworth offers a number of restaurants specializing in traditional German fare as well as Southern barbecue and American pub fare. Wine enthusiasts might want to make a stop in the Lake Chelan region, home to some two-dozen wineries. Craft-beer lovers won’t want to miss the riverfront breweries in both Winthrop and Twisp.

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  • 21. Old Schoolhouse Pub

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    Located in a long red building designed to resemble an old-time, one-room schoolhouse, this craft brewpub sits between the town's main drag and the Chewuch River. While waiting for a burger or a bowl of chili, sip an Epiphany Pale, Hooligan Stout, or Ruud Awakening IPA. Live music plays on the outdoor stage in the riverbank beer garden on summer weekend nights. In winter, make a reservation to dine outdoors in the heated Geodomes with your family or small group for a unique experience. Other locations of the brewery in nearby towns are the Old Schoolhouse Taproom in Twisp and the Mazama Public House in Mazama.

    155 Riverside Ave., Winthrop, Washington, 98862, USA
    509-996–3183

    Known For

    • Breezy rear deck is popular in summer
    • Festive atmosphere
    • Hearty pub grub

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch Tues. and Wed.
  • 22. Om Cooking

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    Opened by two women with extensive experience cooking Thai food, this casual spot in downtown Wenatchee turns out some of the best Southeast Asian cuisine in the region. Traditional khao soi egg noodles, pineapple fried rice, stir-fried seafood, and hot and sour soups are among the most popular dishes from the extensive menu.

    749 Riverside Dr., Wenatchee, Washington, 98801, USA
    509-470–9880

    Known For

    • Savory noodle and rice dishes
    • Authentic curries
    • Mochi ice cream

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon.
  • 23. Sage Hills Bakery

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    Prodigious breakfast sandwiches with delicious fillings—such as the "monster biscuit" with ham, bacon, cheddar, egg, herbed cream cheese, and Mama Lil's peppers—are the specialty of this bright, contemporary bakery on the north side of downtown Wenatchee. You'll also find an array of fresh-baked breads, plus cookies, cinnamon rolls, and other sweet treats.

    826 N. Wenatchee Ave., Wenatchee, Washington, 98801, USA
    509-888–3912

    Known For

    • Excellent chai tea and lavender lattes
    • Big-city-quality baked goods
    • Sweet and savory scones

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.–Tues. No lunch or dinner
  • 24. South

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    A fusion-y menu of modern Latin American (primarily Mexican) dishes provides a nice—and slightly spicy—alternative to Leavenworth's wealth of Bavarian food. Enjoy sweet-potato-and-roasted-poblano-chili enchiladas, baby shrimp tacos, and Michoacán-style carnitas platters, along with chicken poblano enchiladas and grilled steak burritos. There's a sister location in Pybus Market in Wenatchee.

    913 Front St., Leavenworth, Washington, 98826, USA
    509-888–4328

    Known For

    • Premium tequilas and mezcals
    • Desserts like tres leches cake
    • Generous portions
  • 25. The Windmill

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    This old-school roadhouse on the north side of downtown Wenatchee, topped by a windmill and built in 1931, is all about home-style food, particularly steaks, which include 18-ounce rib eyes and slow-roasted prime rib: lobster tail and jumbo prawns are available as add-ons. Other mainstays include wild-caught salmon with compound lobster butter and Alaskan Amber beer–battered cod fish and chips. The look is rustic, but prices reflect today's times. Splurge on a slice of fresh-baked pie or cheesecake to end your feast.

    1501 N. Wenatchee Ave., Wenatchee, Washington, 98801, USA
    509-665–9529

    Known For

    • Hefty steaks and seafood platters
    • Charming retro aesthetic
    • Excellent regional wine list

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No lunch
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  • 26. Vin du Lac Winery

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    Head to this North Shore winery and bistro for wine tasting and dining on the terrace overlooking the Spaders Bay section of Lake Chelan. The lunch and dinner menus feature herbs and produce grown in Vin du Lac's own gardens, as well as meats, cheeses, and seafood sourced regionally as much as possible. Southern French and Northern Italian fare stars at this romantic, wine-focused restaurant where the menu changes quarterly to feature what's in season. Families are welcome, and you can even bring your pooch while you dine on the terrace.

    105 Hwy. 150, Chelan, Washington, 98816, USA
    509-682–2882

    Known For

    • Tasting room with house-made wines
    • Pretty terrace with lake views and live music on weekends
    • Three-course dinner specials during the quiet season

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues.
  • 27. Wild Huckleberry

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    From its cozy setting inside a 1917 home, this restaurant has been serving up tasty breakfasts and lunches since 2000. It's not far from the Pybus Public Market, where its new rendition called "The Huck" is open late into the evening. But the charm of the original has an appeal that keeps at least the early bird diners coming back in time to get a hearty meal before the restaurant closes at 2 pm.

    302 S. Mission, Wenatchee, Washington, 98801, USA
    509-663–1013

    Known For

    • Huckleberry waffles and pancakes
    • Hashbrown omelets with German sausage
    • Five styles of burgers

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No dinner, No reservations
  • 28. Yodelin Broth Company

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    In winter, this eatery's stone walls and varnished-wood tables impart a warm vibe, and in summer the sprawling beer garden with grand river and mountain views puts everyone in a happy mood. This hipster-approved, counter-service purveyor of fragrant, flavorful Asian-style bone broths and creative pub fare seems always to draw a big, chatty crowd.

    633 Front St., Leavenworth, Washington, 98826, USA
    509-888–4555

    Known For

    • Extensive selection of regional craft beers
    • Great burgers and sandwiches
    • Fun atmosphere

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