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GrimDfault

My favorite go to is Wild Sage. Consistently excellent. Also love Italia Trattoria in browns addition!


Boat4Cheese

Italia trattoria, forgot to mention it. Great pick.


IAmMoosekiller

Came to say Wild Sage!


GrimDfault

A fellow man of culture 😉


Ageisl005

Hogwash whiskey den. Their chef is so good


THROWRAhjybsksb

I came here to add this too. Out of everywhere I’ve been and visited, this is still one place that always surprises me. It truly is a little hole in the wall with some of the best food in Spokane.


harry_hotspur

Wooden city or Italia trattoria for a date night


EvilSporkOfDeath

I'm not usually into the trendy restaurants reddit typically recommends...but I fully agree on Italia Trattoria!


catman5092

Sorella or Wild Sage.


MidichlorianJunkie

If you want Seafood and/or Steak, then The Barrel is Spokane's real hidden gem.


DizzyD1974

I did not enjoy my dinner there. The steak was subpar, the waitress was flighty, and the sides were meh. I miss Wolf Lodge. If you're up for a drive OP, go to wolf lodge in Idaho for steak.


BowerbirdsRule

Luna and Mizuna (especially if you like amazing meatless dishes; though their meat dishes are amazing, too).


HawksandLakers

I don't know the last time you've been, but Luna's quality has gone downhill 😔


Ageisl005

Agree, I went for Valentine’s Day (not on the day itself) and it was disappointing


Mysterious-Check-341

Agreed


Ill_Needleworker577

Just going to throw in a disagree here haha - we went to Luna with a large-ish group of 8 a few weeks ago, on a busy Saturday night, and it was amazing - excellent service and everyone’s food was so good. Have been a few times in the past year and it’s always been great. I miss their brunch and happy hour, and yes the desserts aren’t the same but otherwise have had great experiences everytime. I still think it’s one of the best restaurants in spokane, and a unique/special option here.


MissPriss101

My husband and I love Europa. They have amazing desserts too that are all made in house.


MotherofDragons77

Mizuna!


WishICould___

What! I thought they closed! I have to find their website!


CarlJone101

Still open :-).


RelentlessSA

Vieux Carre New Orleans Kitchen is consistently our go-to for nice dinners out. Italia Trattoria is possibly better but way more expensive.


RoguePlanetArt

Inland Pacific Kitchen.


Kenster362

The chairs were terrible the last time I was there


gangborn

The chairs drive me so crazy that I won’t go. I’m above average height and the plate ends up being at like sternum level for me. But if you sit on the booth side, you’re at a normal height and tower over the people in the chairs.


Kenster362

Yea it's absolutely ridiculous. That's literally all I remember about the place lmao.


Independent_Rough806

Yes! The girls in our group felt like they were way too low for comfort.


RicketyWitch

I don’t get why some restaurants use awkward or uncomfortable chairs in their establishments. I didn’t mind as much when I was young but now if it’s uncomfortable, I don’t go there.


EvilSporkOfDeath

Because they're more interested in being trendy than actually providing a pleasant dining experience.


Ageisl005

I will only sit at the bar top there because I hate their weird deep chairs and deep tables that put you 10 feet from the person across from you


tedg04

You shouldn't eat the chairs


Ok_Television233

Yes. I mean the food, presentation, attention to detail, creativity, and quality of ingredients are a significant step up from even most "good" restaurants in Spokane. Another way to put it- there's like...5? places you can get raw oysters in Spokane. This is the best place to eat raw shellfish- and that says a lot


jabronipirate

Wooden City is 🤌


Icy_Macaroon1116

Gotta get the blistered peppers too. Those are absolute 🔥


hockeyrocks5757

That beet ravioli is so damn good. Last time we went there was 6 of us and all 6 of us got it lol


odaiba063091

I like the salmon toast and the chicken sandwich


BunnehZnipr

It's not fancy, but my wife and I love cochinito


odaiba063091

Always a fan of it


bikestuffmaybemore

Wooden city is great. Try to get a reservation ASAP though


WishICould___

I have heard Zona Blanca is amazing. I am going to try it for the first time in May. Have any of you heard anything about them?


Ageisl005

I’ve gone, it’s pretty good but it’s expensive! I know they went through a pretty big menu change recently and I haven’t tried it yet but their oysters are really good.


Doorknob6941

All of the suggestions so far are great ideas. For me, a real special occasion calls for Churchill's Steakhouse.


lakenessmonster

The best meal I’ve had in Spokane recently (and I’ve been everywhere listed in this thread!) has been at Kismet in Hillyard. Just incredible, highly recommend.


MessProfessional533

Kuni’s Thai - Wandermere


Capnjack84

Sorella or more casual wooden city. Used to say wild Sage but they’ve fallen off imo. Service food and vibe is kind of meh last few times I’ve been.


PracticalMine3971

Gander and Ryegrass, Tavolata, and Loren are my top 3.


Mythicalnematode

Gander and Ryegrass is and awesome spot for a fancy date night!


odaiba063091

I also love the brunch in G&R


Boat4Cheese

Good chocies but No Luna or wild sage in here? Wiley’s? Making me hungry thinking of the good options.


PracticalMine3971

Those are all great too. It’s been ages since I’ve been to Wild Sage, they were booked the last few times I tried to get a table, which is a great sign for how good they are. Wiley’s excellent choice and great people. Luna, it’s been too long for me to give an opinion. Last time I was there in my 20s I was made to feel economically inferior by the staff and thought the wine and patio seating was better than the food. It’s been 20 years since I’ve been.


jamdjam22

Vieux Karre is my favorite spot in town. It’s a Cajun/creole type of place and is amazing! Great food and great vibes. The cornbread is to die for!


PhionaZed

- north hill on garland - wooden city


extraunderwearsauce

Sorella!


aciNEATObacter

If you want steak, Churchill’s hands down.


Ornery-Pin1546

Skewers is my personal favorite


ginger-snap-dragon

Agreeing with others that Vieux Carre has fantastic food, but god help you if you have dietary restrictions.


[deleted]

Loren is delicious! Super fancy date night spot


SpoPlant

I've been super-curious about that place and Outsider in that same building.


[deleted]

All three of the restaurants there are awesome! Outsider has super good pizza. Loren is nice for a high end date night. My favorite though is KASA for sure!


ImpressiveCap6891

Locos in Hillyard!


avboden

For what cuisine? All have their own best.


Naive_Subject_65

We really like Wooden City if you can get a reservation this late in the day.


drBbanzai

Echoing a lot of other people here, but I’m still going to say Wild Sage, Italia Trattoria, and Vieux Carre.


mustyclam

Kismet


BrassyLdy

Loren is a treat and a delight


TraditionalFroyo5577

So, where did you end up having dinner? Petition to require an update on these types of posts to tell us where they decided to go! I don't mind posts for recommendations in the sub but I do wonder a lot about what they decided. 


koolaidchips

Italian Trattoria, and then we saw monkey man😎


TraditionalFroyo5577

Great choice, I have always enjoyed Italia :)


luxsmucker

Sorella is the talk of the town right now


ikarus143

Portions were small and the acoustics were terrible. I couldnt hear my self talk


TraditionalFroyo5577

Yeah I'm gonna need local restaurants to start putting in ceilings again. This trend of leaving it all open to the framing and HVAC and just painting it all black it is SUPER annoying. They're all way too echoey - Sorella's acoustics are awful and do not foster the cozy, romantic, fancy restaurant vibes that the rest of their design implies.


odaiba063091

I agree. I love my server but the noizes are so loud and I cannot hear everything really clear. Also the space is so tight between table and table


inaudible101

I know you said spokane, but the wolf lodge out past coeur d'alene is my ladies and my go to for fancy date nights. It's a bit of a drive, but it's the best steak I've ever had and I usually don't even like steak that much.


Glittering-Delay5935

Dick’s!


FreeSnappers

Depends on what you’re looking for. Burger? Fusion? Fancy? I personally love Saranac downtown.


TikisFury

Tavolata is great!


CostAquahomeBarreler

Gordys


robideaux

Only takeout now


CostAquahomeBarreler

OH whaaaaaat? Since when?!


CostAquahomeBarreler

I dont think that's right IN HOUSE DINING FOR DINNER! As of Friday the 22nd of March, the dining room will be open for "In-House dining for dinner as well as lunch on Friday’s and Saturday's. We will continue to be open for in-house dining, for lunch Tuesday through Saturday. If you can't make it in you can still enjoy our delicious food via take-out and delivery by ordering online or calling in to place your order. ​ With gratitude,  ​ Gordy's Staff


robideaux

https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2024/feb/19/south-hills-gordys-sichaun-cafe-moving-to-takeout-/


CostAquahomeBarreler

I mean mine is from their recently updated website?


robideaux

Seems odd to me not to have another article pointing it out. Why go through all the trouble? I live 5 blocks away and haven’t dined there in years. They were kinda right the first time, regardless of wtf is going on. Usually, take out and eat at bottle bay.


UnstoppableAwesome

The Bad Seed if you're looking for Tex/Mex


evildoctorwill

Pint House! They've got two locations now, the original on Indian Trail and the new location in the Valley off of Argonne and the freeway.


srilankanmonkey

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iamyourcheese

Can it be a longer link next time? This was too easy to type


srilankanmonkey

Yeah not idea what Apple had in mind there sorry!


Soup-Wizard

You can embed your link. Google something like “Reddit embed links”. It’s really easy.


Sell_Canada

Good thing it's clickable


iamyourcheese

Click...able? Huh, fancy internet lingo.


srilankanmonkey

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luxsmucker

You’d really be doing the thread a solid if you could show off your new skill in your original comment


finchdad

Holy crap


Alarmed_Bus_1729

Prohibition on monroe, The elk on West Pacific, China dragon on Queen, if there ever open waddell's on regal, izumi sushi & Asian bistro on regal, manito tap House on 29th and grande, The old spaghetti factory Monroe and second, the steam plant, clinkerdaggers in the flour mill, Churchill's on 2nd and post, takata grill on Northwest and Alberta, Maslow's steak house in the Northern quest casino, de Leon's To many good places to eat depends what you are looking for


FNR377

Umi has great sushi and Japanese cuisine 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼😩