Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in Spokane

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Updated 05 December 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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Twigs Bistro and Martini Bar - Wandermere

4.8

4.8 (498)

$30 and under

American

Spokane

About the restaurant

Prepare for a unique dining experience that is casual yet memorable. Visit Twigs and you will experience the perfect ambiance, making for a warm and inviting atmosphere. Food will tantalize a variety of palates. Experience your meal with one of our 36 Signature Martinis.

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JeffreyVIP

Dined on 13 Dec 2024

Always an excellent meal Always take home for leftovers Our server knows who we are, manager stops buy and say hello! Great meal!!!!

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 13 Dec 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

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 23 Nov 2024

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

Twigs Bistro and Martini Bar - River Park Square

4.4

4.4 (424)

$30 and under

American

Spokane

About the restaurant

Twigs Bistro at River Park Square is centrally located in the heart of majestic Spokane, Washington. We offer an eclectic menu and a full bar. We have a fun, upbeat atmosphere, and an energetic staff who will make any dining experience enjoyable.

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Karen

Dined 1 day ago

Great service and very prompt but did not rush our group

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 24 Nov 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

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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