4 Best Restaurants in White Salmon, Southeastern Washington

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. 

The formidable redbrick, wood-fired oven toward the back of this artisanal bakery's airy dining room hints at the delicious treats on offer here, from local-mushroom scrambles over rustic toast in the morning to line-caught-albacore melts and smoked-beet sandwiches with basil aioli and local farmers cheese at lunch. There's also a vast selection of savory breads, chewy cookies, and a nice selection of espresso drinks, beers, and wines.

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.