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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
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.
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In a former flour mill with great views of the Spokane River, Clink's has been a Spokane institution since 1974. The seafood, steaks, and prime rib are excellent; the Broadway pea salad, French onion soup, and beer-battered fish-and-chips are all popular at lunch. Some favorite dessert choices include seasonal bread pudding, molten chocolate cake, and key lime pie.
621 W. Mallon Ave., Spokane, Washington, 99201, USA
Known For
- Excellent happy hour Mon.-Thurs.
- Favorite for special occasions
- Delicious desserts
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch Sun.
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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
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
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The Anthony's chain is renowned for fine waterfront dining in western Washington, and this outpost on the Columbia River waterfront continues the tradition. Seafood is the specialty—from fish-focused appetizers, including panfried Willapa Bay oysters and fresh Northwest manila clams, to entrées with Dungeness crab (whole, in fettuccine, or in crab cakes), Idaho rainbow trout, Alaskan weathervane scallops, char-grilled Alaskan halibut, and salmon. Several steaks are among the other entrée offerings.
550 Columbia Point Dr., Richland, Washington, 99352, USA
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- Weekday sunset three-course dinners
- Fresh seafood from the Northwest and Alaska regions
- Moorage for guests arriving by boat
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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
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.
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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
Known For
- Bloody Mary bar
- 80 whiskey options
- Cougar Gold cheese in several dishes
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.
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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
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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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
Known For
- Good selection of microbrews, most from the Northwest
- Hipster vibe, but families are just as welcome
- Nice patio for outdoor dining
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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
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.
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Set inside Huckleberry's Natural Market, this bistro has a coffee and juice bar, pre-made sandwiches and salads, and lots of items that can be made fresh to eat in or take-out, including sandwiches, salads, burgers, and wraps. If you're in a hurry, call in your order so it will be ready when you arrive; otherwise there may be a wait during the busy lunch hour. Evenings are more leisurely and you can kick by with a beer or glass of wine while your food is prepared, or try the pasta bar available Friday and Saturday evenings.
926 S. Monroe St., Spokane, Washington, 99204, USA
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- All-day breakfast
- Grab-and-go meals
- Made-to-order omelet bar on weekends
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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
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- Five types of tasty burgers
- Cool location at the marina
- Beer sampler trays
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Tucked into a strip mall in south Spokane near the Creek at Qualchan Golf Course, this neighborhood restaurant serves a wide-ranging menu that changes frequently. Some standards include salmon with asparagus and fingerling potatoes, seared scallops, bistro salad with gorgonzola and figs, and rich desserts. For a sweet ending to your meal, try the seasonal fruit cobbler, peanut butter chocolate cake, or the "bucket of love" (gluten-free flourless mini-chocolate cakes dusted with spices). Sunday brunch features varied choices, from English-toffee-banana-pecan French toast to corned-beef hash with apples.
4241 S. Cheney–Spokane Rd., Spokane, Washington, 99224, USA
Known For
- Pizzas baked in a wood-burning oven
- Diverse wine list
- Fun menu of cocktails
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Brunch on Sun. only
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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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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
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- 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
