Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in Spokane

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Updated December 05, 2024

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Italia Trattoria

4.9

4.9 (1806)

$31 to $50

Italian

Spokane

About the restaurant

Please see our website for our policies and for our daily menu. Italia Trattoria is a regionally inspired Italian restaurant located in historic Browne’s Addition neighborhood. Chef Anna Vogel’s European heritage and world travels have greatly influenced her menu which changes almost daily and features house made pastas, fresh seafood, and naturally raised meats. Our commitment to cooking with seasonal, local produce and top quality Italian products has differentiated Italia Trattoria from any other restaurant in the Inland Northwest. Our approach is both welcoming and knowledgeable, where guests come and go feeling well cared for and excited about their whole experience. James Beard Foundation Semi Finalist Chef Anna Vogel.

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Brian

Dined 7 days ago

What can we say, as Tratoria never fails to impress. Innovative menu items that are expertly prepared, and always friendly and attentive service. Deliziosa!

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4.9

4.9 (526)

$31 to $50

Italian

Spokane

About the restaurant

Reservations are strongly recommended. Our full service bar has 14 seats and accommodates walk-in's on a first come, first served basis. While there is no dress code at Sorella, we encourage guests to dress smart casual. The music volume in the restaurant is loud with a lively vibe.

We have a 10-minute grace period for late arrivals before your reservation will be canceled. No shows or cancellations made less than 24 hours will be subject to a $25 per person cancellation fee. You are beholden to your party size, your party size (unless circumstances allow) cannot be adjusted. We ask that you do not make multiple reservations with the intent to be seated together.

We do our best to accommodate all guests in a timely manner, please be mindful of your dining time with us.

Reservations are available 42 days in advance at 12:00am PST. We accept reservations for up to 6 guests a la carte. For parties larger than 6, please reach out to us by email at info@sorellaspokane.com.

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Gabrielle

Dined 2 days ago

Most amazing food, ambiance, and staff! Such a special place!

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Wild Sage American Bistro

4.8

4.8 (2650)

$31 to $50

Bistro

Spokane

About the restaurant

Opened in 2006, the first thing you'll experience at Wild Sage American Bistro is the rich earth tones and classic architectural details that make our bistro both relaxing and refined. Walls of windows saturate our interior space with abundant natural light during the day and provide an intimate atmosphere at night. You'll find our three dining areas allow for conversations to flow comfortably yet privately for a wonderful dining experience.
We have designed a menu that allows us to be creative on a daily basis, and work within the limits of what is in season and available. We are always looking for unique ingredients to highlight. Local beef, regional fresh fish, local gardens, heirloom vegetables fruits and tomatoes. We describe our style as “Regionally Sourced Northwest Cuisine”. It just makes sense using local ingredients at the peak of their quality and freshness.

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GinnyVIP

Dined 1 day ago

As always- service outstanding. Food incredible.. oh that butternut squash bisque! And the short rib with risotto? Incredibly tender and flavorful. Nothing but a great time here!

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Popular dish

Wild Sage Burger

Popular dish

Pork Tenderloin Aupoivre

Popular dish

Harvest Salad

Luna Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (1164)

$31 to $50

Northwest

Spokane

About the restaurant

Luna welcomes you to our vibrant, seasonally-inspired neighborhood restaurant that stays committed to supporting our local NW food community partners. We strive to offer our guests an elevated dining experience. Live Deliciously!

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Douglas

Dined today

Second trip to Luna in a month, the first, a business dinner, the second a birthday. Both meals definitely above average. The drink and food menus were creative, not a carbon copy of everyone else's menu, but still quite accessible. Food quality / taste was excellent from start to finish, although it would have been that much better if a few degrees hotter. (Not sure ow the Irish and English can serve their food piping hot, but Yanks, not so much.) Only other complaint from an otherwise fine meal was a 3.5% "service charge" tacked on at the bottom of the bill that said it goes to Luna restaurant and not a gratuity for the servers. I think I'll try that with my business - just tell everyone that I decided to add 3.5% to their bill - just because.

Spencer’s for Steak and Chops – DoubleTree by Hilton Spokane City Center

4.5

4.5 (805)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Spokane

About the restaurant

Aged, hand-cut, and seared to perfection. Spencer's for Steaks and Chops of Spokane is the ultimate steakhouse restaurant. Spencer's uses the highest quality USDA Prime, locally sourced, aged 21 to 28 days, beef. Meats are prepared in a 1600 degree infrared broiler, ensuring juiciness, tenderness, and flavor. We also offer fresh seafood, including Parmesan crusted. Our famous chops and innovative side dishes are prepared with an undeniably creative flair. Friendly conversation, handcrafted martinis, and fine wines are featured in our dining room and our full service lounge. Celebrate life with the perfect meal, prepared and served in style at the premiere Spokane restaurant.

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ThomasVIP

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

Excellent experience from the host and hostess to our wait staff to server. Food, and menu, awesome. My only concern, was, the fact that I waited so long to dine is a first class establishment!! I WILL return soon!! Clearly the Chefs and kitchen staff are ON their game.

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Experience

Daily Happy Hour 3pm to 5pm

Black Angus Steakhouse - Spokane

4.3

4.3 (1523)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

Spokane Valley

About the restaurant

WE’VE BEEN MASTERING OUR CRAFT SINCE 1964, so you could say we know a thing or two. Our cuts are aged at least 21 days, seasoned to excellence, expertly flame-grilled and served up just the way you like it. You’ve earned it. Whether you’re here to throw back a couple with old friends or trying to finish off the High Noon Feast on your own, there’s always a seat for you. So here’s to the nights you can’t remember and the steaks you won’t forget. To learn more visit www.blackangus.com

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Michael

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

Our server was the absolute best. He had impeccable timing with the different parts of our meal and drinks. Extremely kind, great man! The manager was as well as the hostess! Would recommend it to anyone. Thanks for a great experience.

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Experience

Whiskey Experience

The Melting Pot - Spokane

4.3

4.3 (276)

$50 and over

Fondue

Spokane

About the restaurant

Located across the street from River Park Square Mall and one street away from the beautiful Spokane River Falls, The Melting Pot offers a truly unique experience created by the art of fondue. Our menu is full of crave-able selections that are sure to please any palate, like our loaded baked potato cheese fondue, bacon and blue salad, filet mignon and lobster tail, and flaming turtle chocolate fondue. But our restaurant offers more than just delicious food; we offer guests a chance to escape from everyday life for an hour or two and create new memories with family and friends. Whether it’s a romantic evening in one of our private booths, a casual happy hour after work, or a group function in our banquet room, we hope that the quality time around our fondue pots brings you closer than ever.

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Stacy

Dined on Nov 24, 2024

I felt the experience was wonderful and worth the money. More than I have spent on dinner in a while, but what a treat!

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Experience

♥️ Deluxe Lover's Experience

Experience

Fondue and a Show 🎥

Experience

✨New Year's Eve Diamond Experience

BARK, A Rescue Pub

4.3

4.3 (558)

$30 and under

Pub

Spokane

About the restaurant

Join us for a restaurant experience unlike any other. Bark, A Rescue Pub guests can interact with rescue cats and dogs who live in a separate but accessible area from the restaurant before, during or after their dining experience. All profits from adoptions, reservation fees, donations and a portion of some food and beverage sales go to support the work of The Spokane Humane Society. Adoption center open Friday and Saturday 11am to 6pm and Sunday 9am to3pm, restaurant hours are later. Adoption center reservations are required due to space constraints and animal well being.

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Joshua

Dined on Nov 11, 2024

The food was amazing, the servers were very polite and quick, perfect portion sizes, all at a great price.

Steam Plant Restaurant & Brew Pub

4.3

4.3 (419)

$31 to $50

American

Spokane

About the restaurant

Welcome to the Steam Plant Restaurant and Brew Pub! This historical building actually functioned as a steam plant between 1916 and 1986, when the last boiler was shut down in December of that year.

Then years later, the old plant was transformed from a dirty, drab industrial behemoth into a cathedral-bright architectural showcase becoming a functional commercial space while maintaining as much history and equipment as possible within the rigid guidelines of historic renovation. Fortunately, the iconic twin stacks continue to lend a uniqueness to the Spokane skyline.

Since reopening in November 2021, the Steam Plant has partnered with Grain Shed Brewing whose beers are made with regionally sourced ingredients. The bar and dinner menus have been updated to showcase local favorites. Prices range from $11 - 16 for shareable appetizers, soups & salads, handhelds, and pizza; entries range from $18 - 38; and desserts range from $9 - 19 for the Steam Plant Shareable that feeds 4-6 people.

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Paul

Dined 2 days ago

The Steam Plant Restaurant was amazing from the customer service, to the prepared delicious food: Artichoke cheese with toast, salmon with rice and green beans, and Chinese 5 spiced ribs rice, pickled cucumbers, and green beans. The free Marion berry cheese cake and lemon marine cake for our 6th wedding anniversary was so delicious and we are so thankful.

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Boiada Brazilian Grill - Spokane

4.1

4.1 (313)

$30 and under

Brazilian Steakhouse

Spokane

About the restaurant

We Come to You Straight from Brazil. Bringing Traditional Dishes from Our Native Country.

We bring you Brazil’s traditional churrascaria-style (barbecue) cooking with hearty chunks of all-you-can-eat prime meats and seafood, slow-cooked and roasted to perfection by the radiant heat of glowing embers to bring out their natural flavors.

Enjoy the same experience in which we delighted while growing up in Brazil — friends and family gathering around a full table of innovative cuisine to enjoy laughter and conversation. Complement your meats and seafood with seasonal fruits, crisp vegetables, homemade soups and stews, imported cheeses, and artisan breads from our all-you-can-eat salad bar.

Enjoy a Brazilian twist on the classic margarita. Caipirinha, the national drink of Brazil, is made with natural cane Cachaça for a refreshing and delicious cocktail. A variety of other cocktails, beers, and fine wines are also available, as are Brazilian-inspired appetizers.

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Stephanie

Dined 6 days ago

Service was great. Food was great. Plenty to eat. We really enjoyed our experience.

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