You’re sure to enjoy eating your way through the Walla Walla Valley.
Fine Dining — Walla Walla Style.
We have too many favorites to list, and you'll make some fantastic discoveries on your trip to Walla Walla. Here are a few of our favorites to keep you caffeinated, well-fed, and ready for your next wine country adventure.
BREAKFAST & COFFEE
A terrific local spot for bacon, eggs, a mimosa, and all your breakfast necessities. They make a mean sandwich at lunchtime too.
A beautiful cafe that offers an outstanding breakfast and a flavorful lunch, incorporating quality, local produce and meat. Local trick: Split the amazing apple pancake. Portion sizes are large.
Walla Walla’s oldest bakery is still one of the finest with consistently delicious pumpkin muffins, Klicker’s strawberry scones, and new seasonal creations. Bread of all varieties, pies and cakes, and unique desserts are all good reasons to stop in.
Start your "daily grind" with a cup of their famous java, enjoyed on the spacious dog-friendly lawn. At this Walla Walla treasure, coffee beans are roasted in-house.
Experience the taste of Walla Walla with a French flair. Gorgeous desserts, unique seasonal gelato flavors, and excellent espresso can be found here. Fresh lavender, basil, and peach gelato are a few or their crowd pleasers.
CASUAL DINING
FU is known for its gourmet burgers with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. The menu features unique burger creations, delicious sides, and refreshing beverages, all in a casual and welcoming atmosphere.
Another gem in Waitsburg is American 35. They offer innovative Neapolitan pizza, beautiful local vegetables, and craft cocktails in a lovely and family-friendly room only 20 minutes from Walla Walla.
The T-Post is an old-school country bar. The menu features locally sourced smoked meats and fresh burgers. There's live entertainment three nights a week, a pool table, darts, and a jukebox. We should also mention the mechanical bull.
A kid-friendly restaurant that specializes in chicken wings and local beverages. Wingman Birdz and Brewz is a great place to get really full and really happy.
Super-authentic and delicious Mexican food, made with love by Grandma.
Hearty and healthy sandwiches and salads feature house-cured meats. And if you’re feeling indulgent, order a brownie.
Who would have guessed that we would have such high-quality, authentic sushi in Walla Walla?
Local pizzeria serving New York-style pizzas, calzones, and other Italian favorites.
A local favorite once set in gas station! Now they are right downtown and still serving up a tasty mix of smoked meats, tacos, and New Orleans fare.
The Hop Theif is a self-serve taphouse with around 40 taps of beer, wine, cider, kombucha, nitro coffee, and other boozy offerings. Their kitchen has brick-fired pizza, house-made apps, sandwiches, burgers, salads, and desserts. Check out their patio, fire pit, and corn hole.
Family-friendly brewpub in the heart of downtown Walla Walla. Full-service bar and restaurant with in-house handcrafted brews.
The Green Lantern has been Walla Walla’s watering hole since the dawn of good times, a crossroads for farmers, academics, hillbillies, carpetbaggers, and malingerers of every ilk.
YAMAS is the new Greek restaurant in Walla Walla, which is sure to please. Their location is open seven days a week from 11 am to 10 pm, and thus far, they’ve gotten rave reviews from locals.
Authentic Indian cuisine offering a lunch buffet and dinner.
DINNER
It's worth the 20-minute drive to Waitsburg to visit Bar Bacetto, a cozy 18-seat bar with a small menu of classic cocktails, antipasti, and fresh pasta dishes. The menu is dynamic and ever-changing. Reservations are a must.
A fusion of cuisines serving Southern Hospitality in the Inland Northwest.
A local steakhouse named one of Wine Enthusiast Magazine's America's 100 Best Wine Restaurants 2019.
A taste of the Mediterranean in southeast Washington.
You'll find rustic Italian cuisine featuring handmade pasta. Stop by the bar for marvelous crafted cocktails.
This elegant bistro serves up locally sourced produce and poultry. They make a beautiful cocktail too.
French-inspired cuisine with beautiful presentation and farm-to-table specials. Don't miss the Pommes-Frites (Fries).
Surrounded by the quiet beauty of a pastoral landscape, The Kitchen at Abeja invites guests to slow down and savor the aromas, flavors, and textures of inspired Northwest cuisine while recalling the storied history of a Walla Walla Valley farmstead.
Eritage restaurant captures the essence of Walla Walla. Executive Chef Arturo Tello, A Walla Walla native, leads it with his passion for food, first inspired by his mother’s cooking and the flavors encompassing his Mexican ancestry.
DRINKS
Known for their exceptional seasonal cocktails.
Neighborhood lounge serving a delicious happy hour menu.
Watch your favorite team at this eccentric sports bar.
FOOD TRUCKS
Where There's Food Eat It (WTF Eat It)
Chef Nathan Carlson knows how to run the smoker. Go early; they sell out daily.
Food truck featuring local Mexican food.
Wood-fired pizza cooked with apple and cherry wood to create their signature taste.
Simple food cooked to perfection. Oh, and try the asparagus. Wow.
CATERING
The catering company associated with Whitman College does a nice job.
This favorite Walla Walla restaurant also offers full-service catering.
The Grateful Cardinal
It is worth giving Chef Grant a call. He’s got no website. (509) 730-3620.
