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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  • 1. Dining Room at Sun Mountain Lodge

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    A sylvan hilltop overlooking the Methow Valley sets the scene for an extraordinary dining experience featuring upscale Pacific Northwest cuisine with local and often organic ingredients, artfully presented and served in an elegant yet unpretentious, wood-filled setting. Highlights include chicken curry soup, mushroom strudel, prime beef tenderloin, and Columbia River steelhead. Desserts vary by the season: apple pie with house-made ice cream is a fall favorite, while pavlova with sugared cranberries is refreshing in winter. Beignets make an appearance on the breakfast menu, along with a tasty BLTA croissant. The 3,500-bottle wine cellar is one of the best and most extensive in the region.

    604 Patterson Lake Rd., Winthrop, Washington, 98862, USA
    509-996–4707

    Known For

    • Sophisticated fare
    • Sweeping mountain views
    • Superb and lengthy wine list

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Limited hrs in winter and spring. No lunch
  • 2. 5B's Bakery and Eatery

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    If you need a handy stop for breakfast or lunch, or takeout provisions for a picnic in the North Cascades, this gluten-free bakery featuring tasty, made-from-scratch baked goods and hearty meals is definitely worth a quick detour off the highway between Sedro-Woolley and Marblemount. The breakfast menu lists the usual quiches and waffles, along with three-potato hash (with eggs, corned beef, veggies, or andouille sausage). Midday offerings include sandwiches (both grilled and cold), salads, and soups. There's a full espresso bar and a soda fountain with delicious shakes.

    45597 Main St., Concrete, Washington, 98237, USA
    360-853–8700

    Known For

    • Gluten-free pastries, cookies, and breads
    • Plenty of takeout options
    • Locally sourced ingredients

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and Wed. No dinner
  • 3. Arrowleaf Bistro

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    Locally sourced farm-to-table meals are the draw in this airy, casually elegant restaurant on the edge of downtown Winthrop. Notable examples of the deftly plated, sophisticated fare you might find here include braised lamb shank with lemon farro, grilled pork chop with savory pear sauce, lemon and feta risotto, and mushroom cassoulet. The starters and mains on the shorter bar menu are equally ambitious 

    207 White Ave., Winthrop, Washington, 98862, USA
    509-996–3919

    Known For

    • Dozens of Washington and Oregon wines
    • Nightly catch of the day
    • Seasonal sodas made with shrubs handcrafted from local fruit

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon.–Wed. No lunch Sun.
  • 4. Methow Valley Ciderhouse

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    This buzzy, wood-paneled ciderhouse and taproom on the road to North Cascades National Park stands out for both its bright, crisp ciders and its elevated pub grub. Tuck into a plate of baby back ribs, Thai chicken sausage, or pulled-pork pizza, and consider a sampler of ciders—all of these sippers are produced with apples and other fruit grown in the immediate vicinity.

    28 Hwy. 20, Winthrop, Washington, 98862, USA
    509-341–4354

    Known For

    • Mountain views from the patio
    • Creative comfort food
    • Laid-back atmosphere

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Wed.
  • 5. 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.
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