#SpoCOOL: The Spokane Dining Guide Click it!
By Remi | Jul 09, 2009 | 20 ResponsesHere at the old SFB we’re all about guides. I mean, why not, if Google is any indication, people love to do research, so why not jump on the bandwagon, right? Right? Right!
The question we often get is “where are the ultimate places to eat in Spokane?” Sometimes it comes from people new to town, other times from people who have lived here for a while, but have yet to find the gems in a sea of mediocrity. Then there are, of course, visitors.
Therefore we have decided to put together a dining guide. And when I say “we” I mean “us” as in “all of us.” Yes, we want your input! The guidelines are simple: We want only the best places, all over town, in different price classes, representing the three standard meals, breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as late-night dining. To start you off, here are some we’ve come up with:
Breakfast
Fine Dining: Sante
Cheap Eats: Kalico Kitchen
Lunch
Fine Dining: Mizuna
Cheap Eats: De Leon
Dinner
Fine Dining: Latah Bistro
Cheap Eats: Pete’s Piza — The Calzone King
Late-Night Dining
Fine Dining: Rain Lounge
Cheap Eats: The Satellite
You get the idea. Some of those might not even make the final cut. Or maybe they will, who knows‽ How many will make it under each category — and if you have suggestions for additional categories, then please go ahead and suggest them — just depends on how creative we get, as well as the amount of suggestions we get from you guys.
Be a decider and contribute your suggestions in the comments.
Update: Forget about just the “fine dining” and “cheap eats” categories — making up your own is now encouraged!
Jim Comment 1 of 20
Jul 09 2009 11:32 amFor some reason, when I click on your Sante, Mizuna, and Kalico Kitchen links, they all direct to the Kalico Kitchen.
Sante has the best breakfast in town, hands down!
Crazy G’s Burgers should also be considered for lunch spots.
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Remi Comment 2 of 20
Jul 09 2009 11:55 amHello, I suck at copying and pasting. Should be all better now.
I agree, Crazy G should probably make it on the list.
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Unknown Neva Comment 3 of 20
Jul 09 2009 1:28 pmlazy bones?
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Barry Comment 4 of 20
Jul 09 2009 1:58 pmI like Latah a lot but I have to vote Sante for dinner as well. My lunch vote would be conditional…if you could give me a warm summer day, during the height of the salmon run, and a very very gentle breeze, I would love to eat on the patio at Anthonys.
Cheap lunch, how about Taqueria Guerrero?
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Carmen Comment 5 of 20
Jul 09 2009 2:01 pmDavid’s pizza is WAY better than Pete’s! Cheap eats, breakfast…Ferguson’s. Lunch…Madeliene’s (or dessert). What about Downriver Grill for dinner or Wild Sage?
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spokanite Comment 6 of 20
Jul 09 2009 2:11 pmI’ll put my 2 cents in…..I haven’t tried some of the places on your list (now I know I really need to!) – but here’s my non-foodie input for what I consider to be must-haves of Spokane:
Breakfast – Frank’s Diner
Lunch – Rock City Grill, D’Lish’s
Dinner – The Whitehouse Grill, Wolf Lodge Steakhouse
Best Buffet – Northern Quest Casino
Best Happy Hour – Friday Free Wings at The Onion
Best Wings – Flaming Joe’s
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Unknown Neva Comment 7 of 20
Jul 09 2009 3:06 pmOMO – chocolate
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Unknown Neva Comment 8 of 20
Jul 09 2009 3:08 pmOlive It Cafe – laid back lunch
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Unknown Neva Comment 9 of 20
Jul 09 2009 3:18 pmSushi.com – dining with Children
Vina – dinner
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Remi Comment 10 of 20
Jul 09 2009 3:26 pmNice suggestions all round, and I definitely like seeing new categories. Might be he way to go, really. I shall update the post.
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Becky Comment 11 of 20
Jul 09 2009 10:45 pmThe Hills, for when Sante only takes reservations and it’s your birthday and you’re with your parents who are Olive Garden/Red Lobster/chain restaurant type people…
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Unknown Neva Comment 12 of 20
Jul 10 2009 9:14 amCoffee Social – morning coffee
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Barry Comment 13 of 20
Jul 10 2009 11:15 amAfternoon Snack (w/beverage of course)- Vin Rouge’s Social Hour Menu
Best Sushi – Sushi Yama. This also wins for ‘best running conversation you can have with your chef while you eat.’ Downtown location only though these days.
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MG Comment 14 of 20
Jul 12 2009 1:50 pmFrank’s Diner for breakfast must be seconded. I was there this weekend and it is some good old fashioned gluttony.
How about best eastern washington restraunt nowhere near Spokane? That might be Whoopemup Cafe in Waitsburg which is way down by Walla Walla
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Kirsten Comment 15 of 20
Jul 12 2009 3:07 pmDonut Parade for the best donuts in town
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Becky Comment 16 of 20
Jul 13 2009 3:14 pmI agree with Unknown Neva about Coffee Social. Coffee Social is also good for students doing homework all day long- free wifi, good organic homemade food, and open till 10 pm.
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Ray Comment 17 of 20
Jul 14 2009 11:09 amNew Cheap eats place: only open about three weeks in the Valley: “Abelardos’s Mexican food,
Carne asada Burritos 3.69
Rolled Tacos 2.49 yes, covered in cheese and Gauc.
Finally a great taste just like back in So. Cal
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barman Comment 18 of 20
Jul 15 2009 7:51 amDinner:
Fine Dining: Herbal Essence
Burger n’Beer of the Year: Illinois Avenue Bar and Grill
Breakfast: Cheap Eats: Terry’s Breakfast and Lunch
Best Drive-thru Burger: Mikes Burger Royal
Best Sub: Sub-Division
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Chris Comment 19 of 20
Jul 29 2009 7:44 pmRemember we are not just a lunch place we are open until 9pm that makes us a great place for dinner. Plus you can get a beer or a glass of wine with that great burger!
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Chris Comment 20 of 20
Jul 29 2009 7:46 pmThe place for a beer or wine with that great burger is Crazy G’s Burgers, Philly & Dogs. We are open for lunch and dinner
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