Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in Spokane

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Updated December 05, 2024

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Sorella

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.

Top review

Gabrielle

Dined 2 days ago

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

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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.

Churchill's Steakhouse

4.8

4.8 (846)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Spokane

About the restaurant

Churchill's is truly one of the country's great steakhouses. It is one of only a handful of steakhouses that exclusively serves 100% USDA Prime beef from midwestern, corn fed cattle. Our beef is dry-aged and meticulously handled by our expert team. The steaks are then cooked in a custom made, top heated, radiant broiler at temperatures of 1,800 to 2,200 degrees sealing in the savory juices.

Churchill's impressive menu includes USDA Prime domestic Lamb Chops, Duroc Pork Chops, fresh fish and shellfish and other seasonal seafood offerings such as Copper River Salmon.

Our bakery turns out fresh baked dinner rolls daily along with a variety of home made cakes and desserts. First timers must try our famous "Chocolate Sack".

Our lively cocktail lounge, located in the lower level, has an elegant yet casual atmosphere.

Top review

Dined 2 days ago

The food and service were exceptional. Both the escargot and oysters Rockefeller were delicious. We will definitely eat there again when visiting Spokane.

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.

Anthony's - Spokane Falls

4.6

4.6 (2931)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Spokane

About the restaurant

Welcome to Anthony's at Spokane Falls! Located in the heart of downtown Spokane and overlooking the Spokane River and gorgeous upper falls. We feature fresh Northwest seafood from our own Seafood Company that is complemented by local produce, Northwest wines and microbrews. The cascading river gushing over Spokane Falls provides a beautiful backdrop for your dining experience and captures the true essence of the Pacific Northwest.

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Joy

Dined 3 days ago

Lunch was FABULOUS and waitress Holly was excellent.

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Popular dish

Seafood Fettuccine

Popular dish

Smoked Salmon Fettuccine

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!

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.

Top review

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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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.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined 6 days ago

Excellent food and service we did a Sunday brunch.

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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.

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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BrentVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Kayla our server was amazing! Great flavors and unique options.

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Popular dish

Wild Sage Burger

Popular dish

Pork Tenderloin Aupoivre

Popular dish

Harvest Salad

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