Best Restaurants in Spokane (2025)

Chef Peter Froese’s Italian-inspired tasting menus—think hand-rolled pastas and a playful “marathon” experience—make this downtown fixture a destination. Featured by Eater and praised by Seattle Met, it’s where Spokane’s ambition meets warm hospitality.

Set in Browne’s Addition, Italia Trattoria channels Italy through the seasons—house-made pastas, pristine seafood, and Sunday brunch. Chef Anna Vogel has earned James Beard semifinalist attention, and local critics consistently applaud the warm, polished service.

A downtown stalwart for Northwest cooking and polished service, Wild Sage is a perennial fine-dining favorite. Inlander readers named it Best Fine Dining in 2025, and its gluten-free coconut cake has a devoted following.

Tony Brown’s genre-hopping kitchen is back in Kendall Yards with a riverside view and an ever-evolving menu. The Inlander reported its April 2025 reopening—great cocktails, playful plates, and the chef’s signature spontaneity remain intact.

Since 1996, Mizuna has championed seasonal, local ingredients and one of the city’s strongest vegetarian programs—without neglecting seafood and meats. A calm, candlelit room and a thoughtful wine list define the experience.

A South Hill landmark for more than three decades, Luna blends garden-driven plates with a lively bar program and terrace seating. The restaurant announced its new Garden Bar for fall 2025, underscoring its ongoing local evolution.

Chef Ian Wingate’s modern American spot near the Arena runs on a wood-fired oven, from pizzas to shareables. Recognized on Eater’s Spokane list and active in Restaurant Week, it’s equal parts stylish hangout and culinary craft.

In the Perry District, chef Noreen Hiskey blends India and Mexico—naan tacos by day, chefy entrées at night. Voted Best New Restaurant 2025 by local readers, it adds fresh energy to Spokane’s creative dining.

Born from a beloved food truck, Skewers serves Armenian-Lebanese specialties—shawarma, falafel, and mezze—downtown. Celebrated by local food press and readers as a top Middle Eastern option, it brings welcome depth to the scene.

A nonprofit restaurant where immigrant and former refugee chefs take turns running the kitchen, offering rotating menus from Eritrea to Afghanistan. Praised by local media, it’s delicious food with a powerful community mission.

This Audubon-Downriver favorite weds artisan pies with a serious tap list, and keeps winning local accolades—Inlander readers named it Best Pizza in 2025. A neighborhood pub vibe makes it a relaxed, authentic Spokane hangout.

Inside the historic Flour Mill, Queen of Sheba offers injera-centered platters, rich stews, and a traditional coffee ceremony. A long-standing, owner-operated spot, it’s a flavorful window into Ethiopian hospitality and culture.