Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem 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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OpenTable Diner

Dined 6 days ago

Excellent food and service we did a Sunday brunch.

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Ambrosia Bistro & Wine Bar

4.9

4.9 (301)

$30 and under

Bistro

Spokane Valley

About the restaurant

Ambrosia Bistro was conceived by Scott and Kara Cook to bring a feeling of downtown to the Spokane Valley. Located near historic Millwood, our inventive cuisine, great selection of spirits and Northwest wines, as well as our attentive staff are all designed to make your visit to Ambrosia a truly memorable one.

We have seasonal patio dining, a full bar, both booth and table seating, and we are fully handicapped accessible. Our flexible seating allows us to accommodate groups up to 45 people with advanced notice. We also offer off-site catering for groups up to 150.

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Pam

Dined on Dec 3, 2024

The best neighborhood gem! Cozy, quiet, great food and great staff. From cocktails to appetizers to entrees & desert: PERFECT!

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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Wild Sage Burger

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Pork Tenderloin Aupoivre

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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.

Elkins Resort on Priest Lake

4.7

4.7 (260)

$30 and under

American

Spokane

About the restaurant

**Reservations for inside main dining area only. Outdoor & casual dining is first come, first serve.**
Head Chef, Josh Hobbs, continues the Elkins Resort tradition of excellent dining! Experience our signature herb and parmesan Halibut or our famous 32 oz Prime bone-in Tomahawk steak. We serve the highest quality cuts of meat and fish prepared with colorful, savory sauces to bring you a dining experience that you will surely rave about. Reservations for 6 or more require a credit card, subject to a 24 hour cancellation policy. A $20 per guest charge may be applied for cancellations or no-shows within 24 hours.

Open breakfast, lunch and dinner, in the summer months we invite you to relax by the lake with a meal or one of our famous Huckleberry Daiquiris. The lodge and Trapper Creek Lounge offer free wireless internet, 3 flat screen TV’s, air conditioning and a commanding view of Priest Lake and Chimney Rock. July and August offers Sunday Night movies on the lawn.

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Kathleen

Dined on Oct 26, 2024

A charming, wonderful place to pass a meal - props to the warm and historic setting. Friendly service, however quite a wait for dinners and no communication during the wait. I'd like to see Elkins provide a small complimentary loaf of warm bread to tide you over during the long wait. It's a small, inexpensive gesture to diners. However wonderful, flavorful pepper steak with their amazing signature peppercorn sauce. Accompanying asparagus was fresh and perfectly cooked, and the mashed potatoes were abundant and tasty. We shared a huckleberry crisp dessert. Highly recommended! This is a memorable place with wonderful food where you can make many nice memories.

P.F. Chang's - Spokane

4.5

4.5 (55)

$30 and under

Chinese

Spokane

About the restaurant

We are an Asian & Chinese restaurant offering dine-in, takeout, to-go, delivery, and catering. Make a reservation online to dine in. Order Asian and Chinese food delivery, takeout, and catering online or through the P.F. Chang's mobile app. Let us cater the perfect feast for you - corporate office catering menus are also available. P.F. Chang's offers a variety of signature Asian, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Mongolian, and Chinese food dishes including Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Chicken Pad Thai, Signature Lo Mein, Fried Rice, Mongolian Beef, Chang's Spicy Chicken, and Pork and Shrimp Dumplings. Order online for sushi delivery and takeout. Many gluten-free and vegetarian menu items are available. Try our seasonal cocktails and seasonal menu items.

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Pavel

Dined on Nov 23, 2024

On time 👍🏻 Clean and welcome Food is delicious like always

Rusty Moose

4.5

4.5 (95)

$30 and under

American

Spokane

About the restaurant

SO MUCH OF WHAT WE DO AT ‘THE MOOSE’ IS ABOUT CRAFTING THE PERFECT AMBIANCE. FROM THE WARMTH OF THE FOUR FIREPLACES TO THE WELCOMING SERVICE AND PREMIER COMFORT FOOD, MAKING SURE OUR GUESTS CAN RELAX IN A SINCERE, FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT IS INCREDIBLY IMPORTANT TO US.

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CAROL

Dined 2 days ago

The Rusty Moose was our first time dining there and we were very impressed with the whole experience. The food was prepared in a timely manner and it was delicious. The service was excellent and the decor was interesting and fun. This Restaurant has become a favorite and there are so many selections on the menu, we will be back to try them all.

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

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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