Cowiche Canyon Kitchen & Ice House Bar

Our server Jesse was amazing! Steak salad was delicious and full of flavor. Definitely having dinner here again

When traveling through Yakima my wife and I try to have dinner at the Cowiche Canyon restaurant. This last Friday evening my wife ordered the Prime Rib Dip sandwich and I had the Crispy Chicken Sandwich. As always, we enjoyed our meal a lot. What makes this experience special is that my wife expected that the horseradish sauce would be on the side and not placed directly on the sandwich when she received it. Because my wife is allergic to horseradish she explained that to the server. Without any argument, they took back the sandwich and replaced it with another without the horseradish in about 5 minutes at no additional cost to us. I consider that very impressive service!

Honestly, this was the best place Ive been to in Yakima yet, I am here twice a year and this was amazing. I have some pretty severe allergies but they were super accommodating and kind and the food was amazing. My only complaint was there wasn’t enough cheese but everything else was perfect! The drinks are also amazing.

This was a fun place and we got a full sampling of appetizers and food. Dinner was incredible and every appetizer was amazing. Service was top notch! Did not expect such incredible service in such a small town

Great spot we would highly recommend when you’re driving through Yakima as we were. Why stop for overpriced fast did when you could have an amazing meal and a break from driving? We feasted and were back on the road in 45 min! Service was great! We had a grilled artichoke stater, hot crispy chicken sandwich and avocado harrisa prawn salad that were all amazing!

We've been here a few times, but it has been a while. We were surprised to see kids menus and amazing kid "boxes" for them to choose from. We will be coming back more often now! They have ample seating but some areas are not open for seating (especially outdoor spaces and the back area)

Was in town for the night and needed a place to eat. Was very good and worth the visit. Would definitely go back again if ever out this way again.

I'm a big fan of this place. This year alone, I've eaten there over twenty times. First of all, the service is spot on. Great staff all around and a phenomenal atmosphere. The new menu is not so good. The first picture is the from the old menu of a simple, but delicious baked potato. The second picture is a baked potato off of the new menu. Old baked potato was I believe $8 . New half sized baked potato with a topping is $7. Half the size for almost twice the price. The side salad is very good along with the prime rib dip. The burger, well the menu doesn't even list what the patty is made from. And it was not near as good as the old ones. About the pasta dish. The cast iron pan is a prop. Not only is it not baked in the pan, the pan itself isn't even hot. And for $18 it needs to be presented better because it is quite tasty. Overall the place is still a great venue to have in Yakima, but it could be so much better.

Loved this place!!!! Food completely exceeded expectations. The steak was so tender and delicious, and I enjoyed the salad as well. Super friendly service and nice ambiance. Will totally be back next time in Yakima

Good food, good service. Nothing to complain about, really. Maybe the loaded potato was a bit on the average side, but acceptable. Check the menu, and if you like what you see, just give it a try.

Who knew Yakima had good eateries! I enjoyed Cowiche's atmosphere and service and they have one of the best margaritas I've ever had. The tortilla soup was great. The prawn and avocado salad good, it had a generous portion of avocado but it can use a bit more flavor, it lacked "oomph"

Ultimately, this was not just a missed reservation--it was a failure in planning and consistency. Changing policy at the last minute rewarded those who waited while penalizing customers who tried to plan ahead. The result was lost revenue, underutilized seating, and frustrated patrons. While you may be willing to absorb that risk, I can only speak for myself: I am extremely disappointed. Experiences like this make loyal customers reconsider where they spend their time and money, and I will be sharing this experience accordingly.

Great smell of steak on the grill but the air conditioner was not working and it was very uncomfortable but we wanted to have a good ribeye and decided to brave the heat. We loves the burrato and drinks. Service was good. My ribeye Steak was really a cut of prime rib. It was good prime rib but not ribeye and had a lot of fat in it. My waitress disagreed but I know the difference. It would have been better to just say this was prime rib and bring me the fixings for prime rib. The loaded potato was not loaded at all, was hard and almost cold. It did not seem as if the potato was recently cooked.

Got dinner from here tonight because I'm in town for work. I ordered the prime rib French dip. It was awful. The meat on the sandwich was 50% fat and almost inedible. The fries were severely undercooked to the point that they were unpalatable. The only decent thing was the au jus. Too bad I barely had anything worth eating to dip into it. I would have sent this back if I was dining in but unfortunately I got it to go and didn't want to drive all the way back. What a waste of money.

I was out and about doing my weekly errands and after cashing out at the grocery store I walked past the free brochure rack. The Yakima Valley travel guide caught my eye. I grabbed one and flipped through it when I got home. We planned a weekend trip and that's how we ended up at this restaurant. We walked from the hotel since it was close by but we had to backtrack on Yakima Ave since we didn't see the restaurant sign on the main drag. We saw it on 2nd St. The host and server were welcoming and friendly. The menu choices had a variety of options but small enough to make a decision within 5-10 minutes. The prices were comparable to casual restaurants in Seattle and the food was really good. They can accommodate large groups as we saw tables being pulled together as needed. They probably get a lot of customers visiting for conferences since they're located in a centralized area around hotels. I also like that the downtown area is pedestrian friendly. I might have to make another trip out here.

The reviews set the bar high. Unfortunately, we didn't have a stellar experience. Our tortilla soup, a specialty according to the menu, was lukewarm and bland. Our Steak frites...the fries were room temp and the steak, which we requested medium rare, was medium well. The warm peppercorn sauce poured liberally over our steak may have contributed to it being over cooked since the other photos we've seen shows the sauce on the side. I have no complaints about the service. Friendly as can be.

The salad was delicious and a perfect portion. The restaurant was very busy for a late weeknight so the service was a little slow. This is my go to restaurant when visiting Yakima. I wish there were more options for dinner, but the salad was perfect.

Came in after they remodeled! It's gorgeous in there and the food hit the spot! Diverse menu, something for everyone. Waiter was awesome. He said they got a new chef and will be rotating menu items weekly! Makes us want to come back more often to try all the new things. It was kid friendly and the ingredients are fresh! Amazing restaurant for Yakima.

Had an amazing dinner with a co-worker at Cowiche Canyon in downtown Yakima. It's a large restaurant with an open kitchen and fantastic, warm atmosphere. Service was fantastic. I can't recall the cocktail name/ it was a cab with a whiskey sour- hands down one of my favorite cocktails to date! We shared the spring rolls for an appetizer. The peanut sauce was delicious. We both ordered the pork chop, and it did not disappoint!! Topped it off with the vanilla custard dessert. Can't wait to be back in town and go back to Cowiche Canyon!

I love the steak salad. Traveling from out of town I went by and had it two times. I would definitely go there again.

The steak salad was amazing. I will order a steak salad if it's in the menu, so I have tried a lot of then. This is one of the best! The lemon vinaigrette dressing paired with the chimichurri sauce on the steak was perfection not to mention my steak was cooked perfectly. I would also highly recommend the Rolling Stone of their original cocktails. Julian the bartender was fantastic! Great Customer Service and everyone was personable. I have previously not had a five star experience in years past, but I can honestly say now I am highly impressed and will come back again

My second visit to Cowiche- let's discuss the food - I ordered the prime rib sandwich, medium and it was delivered well done. I sent the sandwich back and they brought a new sandwich and the prime rib was medium well, no pink- oh well I couldn't send it back for the second time.. Grilled artichoke - not very meaty- very small. The fried Korean cauliflower with lettuce wrap was good. The calamari and prawns was a little undercooked and mushy. Food was 3/5. Ambiance- I sat at a booth and the wooden partition that separated my table from the other table needed a very big deep cleaning!!!!!! The dust that gathered on the ledge was very unsightly and I lost my appetite. Ambiance 2/5

Had a lovely evening by the fire at a Cowiche Canyon. If we are ever in the area again I hope to try it out again and get some more food! We stopped by and had some guacamole which was tasty I! I tried a cider which was also delicious. The outside seating was so cozy with the fire going! The bartending staff were very kind and attentive.

We did not make a reservation and the wait was about 45 mins. We were all so hungry by the time we got seated. I am normally a pretty cheap person when I am working but I decided to splurge and go for the prime rib. I am glad I did, it was amazing. I ate my leftovers the next morning for breakfast. I asked for it medium rare and that is how it came out. The chef knows how to cook a steak. Got the toast board to start out with. The cheese was baked well and the honeycomb added just that much more flavor. The arugula mix was good on its own with the dressing they have on it.

Named after a canyon that is 6 miles west of downtown Yakima, Washington, Cowiche Canyon Kitchen + Icehouse is one of Yakima's most popular restaurants. When I visited on 10/9/24, even though it was a Tuesday night, the place was packed. I waited about 30 minutes for a table. I ordered the Prawn and Avocado Salad, which is one of their most popular menu items. PRAWN AND AVOCADO SALAD ($19) Grilled prawns, avocado, corn, black beans, queso fresco, jicama, lettuce, cilantro, mexican green goddess dressing, served with our tortilla chips The salad was good, but not as remarkable as I expected, given the reviews. It would be easy to duplicate at home. I wouldn't go out of my way to order it again. I look forward to returning and trying some of their other popular menu items, including the Tortilla Soup and the Prime Rib Dip. The service was very good. I liked the design of the building, but because of the high ceilings and all of the hard surfaces, it is VERY noisy. Recommended!

The restaurant itself is beautiful, we didn't have to wait to be seated on a weekend night which was nice however the portion sizes are quite small for the price, even the water was served in a tiny glass. I ordered the pasta which was not bad but not anything to write home about. Then when we asked for a refill of our coke we were told "I can't I'm not your server." I would understand if we were asking for alcohol but a Coke?

Very disappointed in the new menu. Not only did they take off all the originals, such as the artichoke, baked potato, and wedge salad, but they replaced it with smaller portions and food with no flavor. The pasta was horrible, the drinks had too much ice. It's just not the same. We won't be going back unless things go back to normal.

Save your $$$$ Food was not good from sandwiches to burgers and salmon yuck. And for the price. McDonald's is better. We here to celebrate my adult kids birthdays and they dont even celebrate with us not even a dam cupcake This place is sad. Definitely never coming back. So let me save you time and money. Go some place else

So the steak salad was pretty good. There was a high concentration of herbs in the middle that was rolled up which was awkward. Glad I didn't bit me into that on accident bc it would have not ended well. But everything else was pretty good. Wish I knew the sauce had some bite but it wasn't too bad. Steak was cooked and sliced perfectly! Lost a star bc the service was a bit lacking and coulda had another glass of wine but never came around enough to ask.

Came by for some dinner with my family on a Saturday night. We ordered some burgers, scallop risotto, and the prime rib dip. When we arrived we didn't have to wait long to be seated and the ambiance was very nice. They have a bar inside the restaurant and next door as well for after hours. Overall food was pretty tasty and was quite demure. I hope to come back in the future as their menu often changes for seasonal ingredients! There's also plenty of parking in the back!

Had a great experience back since the reopening with a new menu. Great to see familiar faces but new flavors. Excited to try more of the menu. First try included the black cod which was delicious and light. Loved the celery root purée and chive oil. Cauliflower mushrooms were a first but where tender and paired well.Nitpicking would be plating. Rib eye and potato purée, seasoned perfectly. Potato purée was buttery and peppery, def on the heavy purée side so don't expect a mashed potato. Excited to try more of this new menu! Staff were fabulous as always and gave great insights.

I'll start off by saying my dish was delicious, that was the one and only good thing I could say about this place. While the food was good, it was hard to enjoy because I spent the whole time swatting flies away. I used to really enjoy this place and is why we went back, but it's gone downhill in a major way. The A/C was out and I just saw a Facebook thread where people were voicing their opinions about this as well saying it's been out for months! One comment in that thread said a server there asked her to write a bad review in hopes that the owner would see it and actually do something about all the insufficiencies. Our server was awful as well. He came to our table 2 times within like three minutes to try to get us to order while we were still looking at the menu, we did didn't see or hear from him again until I had to wave him down to get our check. Like I said, we used to really like this place and would like for it to get back to what it used to be so we can enjoy it again.

Great experience. Interesting (in a good way), right-sized menu and yet lots of variety. Nice wine list, again, well curated and not overwhelming. Everything we had was excellent: corn broad and mushroom toast apps, chicken and sauce (yes, that's what it's called, similar to chicken parmesan - moist chicken wrapped in a crispy breading, bright tomato sauce and fresh basil), market fish (cod), ribeye, pasta w/vodka sauce, and dessert (special, custard w/blueberry, orange, and thyme compote). The space is beautiful, lots of windows. Filled w/rich, smokey aromas, a great location (near a sweet little urban park featuring regional artifacts and interpretive information), and lots of attention to detail in the architecture and interior. Knowledgeable, warm service. Very minor service recommendation - we would've appreciated a bit more table clearing and wine glasses being recharged. Again, very minor. We loved everything.

It's a big place with every decoration in the right place. It definitely has the feel of the best place in town. The service was exceptional, friendly, accommodating, and helpful. The food was a big portion, my burger was thick and juicy. I'd like a smaller bun to appreciate the flavours more and I'm not much of a shoe strong fries guy - but otherwise a very tasty meal. If in Yakima, it's worthy of a stop.

No Air conditioning jeez come on get it fixed already the service has been going down hill as well lately

Delicious food, friendly & attentive service, nice, comfy ambiance. From the moment we walked in, we felt welcome & taken care of. The ahi bites were amazing, full of delicious flavors. Mary's chicken is a flavorful Mediterranean dish, so good! This was our first visit; we will be back!

Service was great. New menu is lacking. $48 for a tough steak over cooked and a "loaded potato " that was anything but. Came in for a birthday and literally only had one dessert on menu. Also at least 97 degrees inside .

The Salmon was not cooked right, some parts raw and some parts overcooked. There were so many flies in the restaurant it made it worse

Friendly courteous staff. Everybody's meal was plentiful and tasty. Lateral A salad, French dip and International Harvester. Both sandwiches came with frites. Lateral A was abundant with leftovers. The French dip had plenty of au jus and horseradish. The International Harvester was average in taste. I chose it because I wanted to try the bacon tomato jam. After a few bites and not tasting anything other than the burger and cheeses, and nothing resembling a jam, I opened the bun to see if it was forgotten. There was just a small smear that barely made it past the cut from one half the sandwich to the other. The amount of tomato bacon jam was very stingy. So while it was good it was a huge disappointment. We decided frites are a cross between potato stick and small cut French fries. They are super skinny, there were lots of short pieces (maybe we got the bottom of the bag?) but they were plentiful. Had to ask for ketchup though. Not bad overall but could be improved. I would definitely go back.

If you haven't stopped through this beautiful restaurant, you need to try it. The ambience of the space is fantastic - they have nailed the industrial mountain modern vibe. We were here for a wedding rehearsal dinner, so bear in mind our experience was slightly different than if you were to come in for a small group dinner. We sat in the separate room off to the right, and we had plenty of room for our larger party. The two servers who were assigned to us were absolutely incredible - they were attentive, quickly removing used plates and refilling glasses. The food itself was a set menu, but the taste was phenomenal. Pictured here is the prime rib with au jus, along with Caesar salad and white wine. Delicious. Honestly, can't recommend this place enough. 5 star food, 6 star service!

Love the ambiance, we sat outside on a nice day with our dog and had a great time! The food was great, I had the Grilled Prawn Salad and we shared the prawn appetizer which had a great sauce I also had a cocktail, gin with celery juice and it was great, light, and healthy!

In town from the TriCities to do some shopping and found Cowiche Canyon on Yelp. We had the Blackened Salmon (EXCELLENT) and I had a cheeseburger. The Caesar salad was ok, not the traditional chop, but it was Romain just different. The Crème Brûlée was the best I've ever had, you need to try that for sure.

I am not usually into restaurants with uber modern decor but this place ROCKS!!! I got the steak salad and it was the best I have ever eaten. Really great service, nice bathrooms... what more could you want. Check it out.

Under seasoned and poorly cooked meat on stale bread. We got the French dip and the pork bah-me. Pork was dry chunks with no flavor. Bah-me had barely any mayo, 2 little slices of can jalapeño, some bag salad carrot shreds. French dip au ju was cold. Sliced beef was barely cooked. Bread for both was super hard and stale. They obviously have a desire to create a bistro vibe and mimic what ever 2010 Instagram said. A real attempt at a date spot in rural Yakima. But it's also next to the park of addicts literally shooting up drugs in the afternoon. We were driving through and stopped for lunch, but 100% should have just went to the Taco Bell across the street. AVOID!!!!

I had a delicious and enormous hamburger with millions of string fries here. And an excellent seasonal IPA. I really appreciate being able to sit outside on the comfy patio sofa and keep my dog with me, Very friendly service.

Besides it being a little warm in the restaurant, the meal was great. Had the ribeye and baked potato. For the price it was as good as it can get. Great service. I've enjoyed a lot of meals here and heard it may have changed hands. I wish it continued success. We need to keep our good places!

We stopped because it was "hangry wife needs food now" time, hasn't been here before but as soon as we walked in it was amazing. The design and decor are absolutely beautiful, our waitress was very attentive and friendly. We ordered the Vietnamese bowl with tofu and I am confident that I've never eaten something that made me say "mmm" with every bite. Definitely recommend and will stop in again.

Had dinner here while attending my daughter's state tournament. I was looking for something a little more formal, but this place had a good feel. It seems like this business could be picked up and put anywhere. The vibe is contemporary/casual with a modern cool flair. The food was mostly casual and quite delicious. The pricing for the food is very reasonable, and the drinks follow the same pricing theme. Great service, great pricing, but the menu was a bit limited.

Cowiche Canyon, are you falling from grace? I've eaten here every time I have to travel to Yakima for work. Rib eye tonight was not bone in and the baked potato was under cooked and you're skimping on the toppings. I've never been a fan of how little your cocktail pours are (short margarita glasses with lots of ice and half a lime shoved in) but the food has been consistent. Not tonight. Very disappointed.

This place is great! Without a reservation, we only waited 25min for a table on a Saturday night. We sat at the bar and ordered two refreshing cocktails that I highly recommend: Farm Water and Cowiche Cutter. Tasted like summer! KOREAN BEEF TIPS: Appetizer Surpassed my expectations. This was recommended by the waiter and it did not disappoint. The beef serving looks small but by the time you stuff a lettuce wrap with the puffed rice noodles, cucumber, and peanut sauce - it's overflowing! Extremely delicious and well made. The flavors very well complemented each other in each bite. 5/5 stars. HONG KONG CHOP: entree cabbage based lettuce and chicken cooked to perfection. Great flavors and mix of contents. But wouldn't order again. 4/5 stares. THE HARVESTER: entree this burger is fun with all of the diverse toppings it includes. If you're not a fan of blue cheese, you can request its removal but according to the waiter, the kitchen gets upset. I left it on but preferred it without. Shoestring fries were fine but I'm just not a fan of that potato cut. The meat of the sandwich was juicy and cooked well. 4/5 stars. Overall, great spot for a date night or drinks at the bar. The aesthetic of the place is welcoming, large, well lit, and an open kitchen style. Free parking behind the building.

The bartender Ashley was wonderful! Grilled artichoke was great and the farm water drink was my absolute favorite. Highly recommend checking it out if you are in Yakima!

My sister and I were looking for somewhere we could go with good food, good drinks, and a casual atmosphere after literally walking 6 miles in the Cowiche Canyon earlier in the day. This place definitely fit the bill. They weren't able to seat us immediately in the dining room, but we found a nice booth in one of their two bars. My sister had an excellent margarita and I had a coconut rum - based drink that was great. We also ordered their cornbread appetizer, which was perfect for sharing. I had the Thai noodle salad with shrimp, which I highly recommend and my sister had an avocado salad. Service was good; attentive, but not bothersome. We would definitely be back the next time we are in Yakima!

Food: 4 stars Service: 3 stars Ambiance: 4.5 stars Pricing: 3.5 stars The burgers are pretty tasty -- everything is. It gets very busy around the weekends and pretty loud. The service as been hit and miss the handful of times I've been in. Sometimes it's decent, but I've had servers go awol or appear to just forget about our table. Not great. The prices are out of line with current restaurant prices at this level, but for that money there are other options in town that I personally prefer. The food and ambiance are good enough to warrant a four star rating, but overall a 3.5 might be closer to where I come out.

This has been our favorite restaurant for years. The menu change is terrible! We have tried for 3 times, today was the last try. Service is top of line, food is very poor

Andy! Bob and I enjoyed the changes to the menu. I did not even know I liked brussel sprouts before I had yours! I'm now thinking of adding them to my garden. We stayed with the appetizers (including mushroom toast and grilled octopus). Next time we want to try your new house favorites. Well done!! -Jane.

Delicious and a fun place to bring your family. Has ample parking and seating areas that make it easy for big groups.

Great drinks! While waiting for seats, they allowed us to go to the bar area to sit, drink, and chat. Then they called us over - all of the staff is very communicative and on top of it, so it was surprisingly efficient. I started off with a Farm Water simply because I liked the name. I wanted to get a Prime Rib Dip because I was told it was amazing (and the reviews verify this) but they were sold out! That also meant no Prime Rib obviously, which was very sad after having been hyped up. I went with the Steak Frites because I was already eyeing at the steaks due to the prime rib. Farm Water - if this is what farm water is, I'll go volunteer at a farm. A pretty good, refreshing cocktail. Sweet vodka with berry aftertaste and small bits of raspberry nestled inside. Steak Frites - most steaks are great and this is no exception. Cooked to order. The menu (autumn 2022) had it coming with a loaded potato but instead I got fries. Not a huge deal but I was looking forward to a baked potato. The fries are decent but some get soggy from the steak sauce.