The best restaurants in Spokane
60 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Tacos El Sol
RestaurantsWhen dinner needs to be easy and actually good, Tacos El Sol delivers the essentials: tacos, quesabirria tacos and sturdy burritos that…
Tacos El Sol
RestaurantsEuropa Restaurant & Bakery | Italian
RestaurantsCraving a cozy spot where the bread actually matters? Europa Restaurant & Bakery is a Spokane favorite since 1982, turning out fresh-baked…
Europa Restaurant & Bakery | Italian
Restaurants1898 Public House
RestaurantsClassic foods get a contemporary twist at this eatery with golf course views, a fireplace, and a cocktail menu.
1898 Public House
RestaurantsSushi Blossom
RestaurantsCozy restaurant turning out a variety of sushi rolls and other Japanese fare, plus beer, wine, and sake.
Sushi Blossom
RestaurantsPizza Rita
RestaurantsLocal pizzeria chain serving pies, wings & fruit turnovers in a low-key setting.
Pizza Rita
RestaurantsThe Onion Bar & Grill Downtown Spokane
RestaurantsThis offshoot of a veteran restaurant known for its burgers offers a full bar & other American eats.
The Onion Bar & Grill Downtown Spokane
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsInland Pacific Kitchen
RestaurantsUpmarket bar & restaurant offering inventive small plates, craft cocktails & tasting menus.
Inland Pacific Kitchen
RestaurantsPho Thinh
RestaurantsRelaxed eatery offering classic Vietnamese dishes such as pho, pad thai and vermicelli, plus Thai tea.
Pho Thinh
RestaurantsShiki Sushi Bar & Japanese Grill - Spokane
RestaurantsLively, contemporary restaurant specializing in Japanese cuisine including sushi and hibachi, plus beer and wine, sake, boba and ramen.
Shiki Sushi Bar & Japanese Grill - Spokane
RestaurantsIsland Style Food & BBQ
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve restaurant specializing in cuisine from the Philippines, Guam, and Hawaii.
Island Style Food & BBQ
RestaurantsTavolàta
RestaurantsHousemade pastas & upmarket rustic Italian fare in a stylish space with communal tables.
Tavolàta
RestaurantsWild Sage Bistro
RestaurantsBig windows frame the refined, earth-toned dining room of this creative comfort-food specialist.
Wild Sage Bistro
RestaurantsBetty Jean's BBQ
RestaurantsCasual, welcoming joint serving BBQ plates, sandwiches and Southern sides.
Betty Jean's BBQ
RestaurantsWave Sushi Island Grill
RestaurantsAiry destination offering lots of sushi rolls, Pan-Asian bites, cocktails & sports on TVs.
Wave Sushi Island Grill
RestaurantsItalia Trattoria
RestaurantsColorful, stylish spot with a patio, upmarket Italian dishes, creative cocktails & imported wines.
Italia Trattoria
RestaurantsBuffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsChain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.
Buffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsPho Van
RestaurantsBrothy noodle soups & other Vietnamese classics in a warmly furnished, brick-walled dining room.
Pho Van
RestaurantsMaple Street Bistro
RestaurantsSnug cafe serving breakfast fare like burritos and omelets alongside sandwiches, bagels and smoothies.
Maple Street Bistro
RestaurantsUmi Kitchen and Sushi Bar | Japanese
RestaurantsPopular joint with outside tables offering sushi & Asian fusion entrees in a snug, modern space.
Umi Kitchen and Sushi Bar | Japanese
RestaurantsThe Flying Goat
RestaurantsNeapolitan pies plus myriad beers & wine served in an industrial-cool spot with patio & fire pit.
The Flying Goat
RestaurantsOsprey Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsUnderstated venue serving burgers, pasta & steak, plus craft cocktails, draft beer & weekend brunch.
Osprey Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsRepublic Pi
RestaurantsCasual eatery offering wood-fired pizzas, sandwiches, salads and wings, plus a bar specializing in craft beer.
Republic Pi
RestaurantsGolden Corral Buffet & Grill
RestaurantsFamily-friendly buffet chain featuring all-you-can-eat American fare, plus salad & dessert bars.
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
RestaurantsHot Pot & Pho
RestaurantsClean eatery specializing in Vietnamese meals, including pho and hot pot, plus beer and wine.
Hot Pot & Pho
RestaurantsWisconsinburger
RestaurantsWoodsy-chic eatery with a patio featuring specialty burgers, a vast beer selection & growler fills.
Wisconsinburger
RestaurantsGilded Unicorn
RestaurantsCasual eatery serving burgers, steaks & other comfort fare in a brick & wood–lined venue.
Gilded Unicorn
RestaurantsFrank's Diner - Downtown Spokane
RestaurantsOld-timey train car with wood booths & a counter dishes local American eats & popular breakfasts.
Frank's Diner - Downtown Spokane
Restaurants24 Taps Burgers & Brews
RestaurantsCasual restaurant/bar with a variety of craft beers, gourmet burgers & TVs, plus to-go growlers.
24 Taps Burgers & Brews
RestaurantsOutlaw BBQ & Catering - North Location
RestaurantsComfort food such as BBQ, brisket, and nachos served in a laid-back restaurant and bar.
Outlaw BBQ & Catering - North Location
RestaurantsOutlaw BBQ & Catering - Valley Location
RestaurantsCasual eatery specializing in no-frills barbecue dishes such as brisket and ribs served with classic sides and beers.
Outlaw BBQ & Catering - Valley Location
RestaurantsFerraro's Restaurant and Bar | Italian
RestaurantsUnpretentious restaurant offering classic Italian-American comfort food and happy-hour specials.
Ferraro's Restaurant and Bar | Italian
RestaurantsThrifty Scotsman Drive In
RestaurantsOld-school counter-serve diner offering basic burgers, fries, fish & chicken sandwiches, and shakes.
Thrifty Scotsman Drive In
RestaurantsAvocado Roll Sushi
RestaurantsCozy Japanese restaurant offering sushi rolls, small plates, and sake in a casual setting.
Avocado Roll Sushi
RestaurantsVien Dong Restaurant | Vietnamese • Chinese
RestaurantsOld-fashioned, family-owned institution preparing pho & other homestyle Vietnamese & Chinese dishes.
Vien Dong Restaurant | Vietnamese • Chinese
RestaurantsSatellite Diner & Lounge
RestaurantsBreakfast foods, homemade soups, sandwiches, burgers & craft beers in a casual spot with late hours.
Satellite Diner & Lounge
RestaurantsKalico Kitchen
RestaurantsUnassuming breakfast & lunch cafe offering early-morning specials in a casual atmosphere.
Kalico Kitchen
RestaurantsMamma Mia's Italian Restaurant & Catering
RestaurantsItalian comfort food, wine & draft beer presented in a modern-rustic setting with a sizable patio.
Mamma Mia's Italian Restaurant & Catering
RestaurantsQQ Sushi & Kitchen
RestaurantsComfortable eatery offering sushi rolls and other Japanese fare, plus beer, wine, and sake.
QQ Sushi & Kitchen
RestaurantsOld European
RestaurantsDaytime eatery serving a range of savory European meals & pastries in an informal dining room.
Old European
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsFrugals
RestaurantsCharming 1950s-style diner dishing up classic burgers, fries, cheese curds and shakes.
Frugals
RestaurantsShelby's Burgers
RestaurantsRetro, locally owned burger joint, featuring smash burgers plus fries, shakes and malts.
Shelby's Burgers
RestaurantsPurgatory Craft Beer and Whiskey
RestaurantsCozy cocktail bar with a vast selection of whiskeys plus small plates such as smoked elk burgers.
Purgatory Craft Beer and Whiskey
RestaurantsKismet
RestaurantsCasual eatery with an open-air vibe, specializing in Latin-inspired cuisine.
Kismet
RestaurantsSteam Plant Restaurant & Brew Pub
RestaurantsAmerican restaurant, bar, brewery & event venue in a former steam-generating facility.
Steam Plant Restaurant & Brew Pub
RestaurantsKasa Restaurant and Taphouse
RestaurantsRelaxed venue serving burgers and tacos as well as curry bowls, chicken tenders, and other comfort fare.
Kasa Restaurant and Taphouse
RestaurantsLogan Tavern
RestaurantsLocal bar offering updated comfort grub, a rotating beer menu & games in a lively, warm atmosphere.
Logan Tavern
RestaurantsSorella
RestaurantsMeatballs, pasta, and other Italian eats served in an intimate venue with a cozy atmosphere.
Sorella
RestaurantsHouse of Brunch
RestaurantsLaid-back spot for classic brunch dishes plus cocktails and coffee.
House of Brunch
RestaurantsPure Northwest
RestaurantsCozy, contemporary, family-run bar for burgers, poutine and other casual eats inspired by the Pacific Northwest.
Pure Northwest
RestaurantsCasual, barbecue eatery specializing in slow-smoked meats and wood-fired pizza, housed in a railcar.
MacDaddys RPS
RestaurantsFamily-friendly eatery serving up burgers, milkshakes and, of course, mac and cheese dishes at a colorful spot.
MacDaddys RPS
RestaurantsFlamin' Joe's
RestaurantsUpbeat restaurant & bar offering burgers & wings with a variety of sauces, plus weekly trivia.
Flamin' Joe's
RestaurantsThe Swinging Doors
RestaurantsLaid-back, family-owned sports bar with video games, many TVs & a menu of burgers, steak & seafood.
The Swinging Doors
RestaurantsSouth Perry Pizza
RestaurantsHip, industrial-chic spot with outdoor tables serving hand-tossed pizza & local beers & wine.
South Perry Pizza
RestaurantsGander and Ryegrass
RestaurantsFashionable restaurant & bar offering creative dishes, cocktails & a tasting menu.
Gander and Ryegrass
RestaurantsD. Lish's Burgers
RestaurantsEstablished American counter-serve spot prepping burgers with various toppings, plus fries & shakes.
D. Lish's Burgers
RestaurantsTacos El Guero
RestaurantsMobile eatery dishing out a variety of Mexican faves, including tacos and burritos.
Tacos El Guero
RestaurantsVieux Carre NOLA Kitchen
RestaurantsRelaxed, New Orleans-inspired spot serving gumbo, jambalaya, fried chicken and other Louisiana specialties.
Vieux Carre NOLA Kitchen
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