Gander and Ryegrass

This restaurant was amazing! We came from Seattle to try the food and it did not disappoint. Everything was so fresh and so well balanced. The pork tenderloin was cooked perfectly was a really tasty mustard pistachio crust. It was the best pork tenderloin I’ve ever had. Also the pea salad was outstanding and had a really nice char and I loved the mint. Also they have amaro flights which is brilliant and the somm was very knowledgeable and helpful and gave us some great recommendations to try. I highly recommend coming here and trying everything. We can’t wait to come back!

While staying in Spokane, a colleague recommended that I have dinner at this restaurant. I decided to visit on my own, and I'm glad I did — the interior is beautifully lit with natural light and has a lovely, relaxing atmosphere. I was initially seated at the bar, but I would have preferred to sit at a table. It would be nice if solo diners had the option to choose a table as well. That said, the woman who assisted me was very pleasant and explained the menu clearly. I ordered the fresh oysters and the Campanelle. The food was delicious, especially the oysters, which were fresh and flavorful. Overall, I enjoyed the ambiance and the attentive service. Next time, I’d love to come back with a friend and enjoy a longer, more relaxed meal.

We came here for our friends 40th birthday and wow was it perfect! The atmosphere is cozy but modern, really good vibes overall inside with sensory friendly lighting. The staff all look very professional and put together and are incredibly friendly. The food was so good I almost cried, no exaggeration. The menu changes often and the plates are made for sharing with the rest of your table. I highly recommend this place of you want upscale, fresh and innovative food.

We have been coming here for years. Always amazing service and we love the pasta and food. Not sure about the price for the side of bread for two slices, we didn't think it was worth it however we've done the chefs marathon 5 times and it's worth it. Fresh herbs, daily made pasta, and clear conscious decisions with food pairing. Worth every penny for the meals and marathons. Great date or anniversary place!

Vibrant restaurant downtown Spokane with a fun menu. 5/5 Food was tasty. We enjoyed the spring salad, Chitarra pasta with pulled lamb, Hanger steak. The country pate was not that tasty. IMHO. Ambiance 5/5 Service 3/5. Started out OK and we had her from the server, it lacked severely after that. Pate came out and I asked someone to bring some. They didn't come out for another 15 minutes. Then we were sitting waiting for a man to come, and we noticed that our server was also the bartender. I never came back to let us know what the food will take a while to come out. I had to put him at the bar and asking what was going on with her order. A few minutes later, our order came out with an apology because of there being a larger party there. For a nice place such is this, I was surprised by the lack of attention to our orders. Hopefully this is just a one off regarding the service.

We went and did the chefs marathon for my husbands birthday dinner. It was out of this world! I thought it was better than candle in the woods. They were able to make us mocktails with faux spirits that were creative and tasty. The staff was friendly and I love the atmosphere. The only thing I would say that should be noted just for future reference is I thought the dinner was going to take 2.25 hours and it took 3.25 hours. Honestly with how much food we ate we probably needed the extra hour to fit it all in because we were stuffed lol but we had to alter our after dinner plans due to the length of the meal but it was 100% worth it and you should run not walk to go devour the deliciousness. Their “gluten queen” as they called her made the best bread we’ve ever had and their pasta was 🔥 I already want to go back and I left 3 hours ago and I’m still full lol

The food was excellent! Every dish but one, which was remade bc of super under cooked pasta. The servers were very personable, the drink cart was very fun, and the caviar tasting was unique. Stumbled upon this place en route to a race, glad we could snag a table. We’ll be back!

My wife and I enjoyed the most amazing culinary dinner experience for our anniversary with the marsthon that I would say is the best culinary ive experienced to date. Every plate chef Paul crafted was out of this world and truly allowed my wife and I to enjoy bites and flavors we had previously never enjoyed. Daniel's service was unmatched and we appreciated his attentiveness to our needs. Greg is a master at his craft. The top sommelier experience we've had. My wife enjoyed every wine pairing and even wines she thought she wouldn't enjoy opened her up to a whole world of flavors. His history and pairing lessons are so unique and intriguing. I'm thankful Megan also stopped by our table and shared their new whiskey selections as I was able to try one of a kind limited release whiskeys with my meal. Thank you to the entire team at Gander and Ryegrass for a one of a kind experience that we won't forget.

While staying in Spokane, a colleague recommended that I have dinner at this restaurant. I decided to visit on my own, and I'm glad I did -- the interior is beautifully lit with natural light and has a lovely, relaxing atmosphere. I was initially seated at the bar, but I would have preferred to sit at a table. It would be nice if solo diners had the option to choose a table as well. That said, the woman who assisted me was very pleasant and explained the menu clearly. I ordered the fresh oysters and the Campanelle. The food was delicious, especially the oysters, which were fresh and flavorful. Overall, I enjoyed the ambiance and the attentive service. Next time, I'd love to come back with a friend and enjoy a longer, more relaxed meal.

Late lunch at The Grand Terrace Bar is a perfect setting to enjoy quality time with family. Restaurant was quiet and quaint. Small dinning area with about 10 tables. Server was friendly and food was excellent! Grilled prawns, Grilled Chicken, steelhead fish, Campanelle pasta and the special off the day... shaved steak sandwich. So good.

I was welcomed most warmly upon arriving by an extroverted. Bartender, Daniel I had a fantastic Pinot and crustini to tide me over till dinner I've become a fan of crustini It gives the chef the opportunity to be creative several different ways on a small scale, single plate. Crustini had a great golden crust , buttered and grilled. Fantastic even before sampling the smoked goat cheese and jam sampler. Who raves about crustini. I do now! My halibut was adorned by roe / crispy chicken skin/ broccolini Over a bed of slightly tangy green veggies. Classy and comforting.

I have to rate 5 star again. For my sister and I this place is a MUST. We've had multiple leisurely lunches with wine pairings ... we did the prix fixe 7 course over christmas ... look if you want standard fare ... this place is NOT for you. If you want absolutely exquisite food this place is the best. They make everything in-house right down to the bread and the butter. This place is my absolute favorite in ALL of Spokane.

An extremely elegant and refined space where my table enjoyed the Marathon 6 course tasting menu. I've never had that experience before and it is certainly an interesting way of having a meal. Unfortunately I had just had a difficult day and wasn't planning to be at such a formal event so it wasn't the best time to be reviewing food. That said...the pate cube had enough flavor for an entire picnics worth of charcuterie, the smoked mussel was divine, and the rhubarb ice cream on almond financier was one of the most delicious perfect desserts I've ever eaten. Two table mates got the exceptional wine tasting and my boyfriend and I had Old Fashioned cocktails. The cola Old Fashioned was particularly delicious. Beautiful spot for a special occasion and unusual food.

First time visit for Mary and I. Nice upscale decor. We were greeted by friendly staff and seated. Our tasty beverages came right out, a perfect gin martini and red wine. The Inlander Restaurant week was on so we selected that menu; three courses for $35. We added bread. Everything was delicious! We are already looking forward to our next visit.

Went there for my birthday on a Monday 7 people in our party, only 1 other table of 2 in the restaurant. Service was extremely slow so we ordered our food immediately with the drinks. took 45 minutes to get a drink and when the drinks came mine was missing. Waiter an additional 15 minutes for it. When the entree's arrived one was missing. By the time the final meal was delivered the remaining party was eating dessert. They seemed oblivious the entire time. Never again. I could see it if they were busy. But when the entire staff is is in slow motion something is terribly wrong.

Gander & Ryegrass is a must dine when in Spokane! I was in town for only two nights and it was so good the first night that I had to return on my second night. The first night I had the Pan Fried Shrimp and Hanger Steak with Broccolini (instead of Fingerling Potatoes as I cannot eat potatoes) and Smoked Carrots. I had a Key Lime Pie Martini for dessert. The second night I had the pan fried shrimp again because it was so delicious the first night I kept thinking about the Shrimp the entire next day. I also had the House Made Spaghetti with added Sausage that was SO damn good! I loved the pasta was al dente and so flavorful. It was unlike ordering spaghetti anywhere else. I loved it so much that I ate it as slow as I could to enjoy every bite. But above and beyond the food was the stellar customer service and drinks made by Mixologist and Bar Manager, Justin. The entire staff was very friendly and accommodating, but the service and drinks made by Justin were above and beyond. I can't wait to return to Spokane solely to come back to Gander & Ryegrass.

My husband and I had a wonderful experience at Gander & Ryegrass. Food was inventive, delicious and beautifully presented. The team - our server, Daniel and front of house manager, Meghan were generous with sharing their knowledge and recommendations for us such as for the Amaro flights and Chef's Tasting Menu. This was our first time in Spokane. We were lucky to have some amazing dining experience. This was our favorite.

I was really amazed with my experience here! From the service, craft cocktails, and dinner dishes- everything was perfect. I ordered the scallops and thought they were delicious, although it's a small dish. Luckily others ordered the hanger steak which was a large serving, so they shared with me. Someone at our table is vegan, and the chef was able to prepare a great dish for her. Overall, I truly enjoyed eating here. Next time I visit Spokane, I'll be returning.

I had lunch here during a business networking event and I had the special of the day sandwich. It had sliced pork tenderloin and an aioli most people don't like a lot of bread and neither do I but for some reason, the soft fluffy bread went really well with this! I really enjoyed the flavor profile. It was smokey and the pork was well cooked. I would definitely like to go back and try some other menu items!

Without a doubt, the best restaurant I've been to Spokane. From the wine service to the amazing food. I brought my wife and friends here for my wife's birthday and have never had such an enjoyable time. Be prepared for 100 point wines, personal attention, and unbelievable multi-course meals. Such an amazing experience!

Divine Experience @ Gander & Ryegrass in Spokane, WA. !!! First time patrons to this High-End Restaurant on a Friday afternoon and we were beyond pleased. Greg, our server, was professional, friendly, and knowledgeable in all aspects of the menu and surrounding area. The restaurant itself was well kept, beautiful, and whimsical. The artwork by Local Artist: Travis Chapman was highlighted throughout the space and we were delighted to see his original creations. The food was absolutely divine and we savored every morsel! The drinks were great and our meals were delicate, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. The mouthwatering food, outstanding service, and fun atmosphere made for an incredible experience! Thank you so much, we highly recommend.

Absolutely loved our meal here!! We came in for a late lunch without reservations. Happy we were able to be seated! They have to go sandwiches you can order and they let you order them in as well. The food is really tasty. Two of us got the special sandwich and it was amazing with pork, bacon, a cream cheese and pepper spread. The side salad had a really refreshing dressing on it. The sandwiches are definitely the stars of this place! The other dish, Tuscan, was flavorful but not my favorite, I would not get it again.

The chefs special creation is worth trying for sure, but be prepared to spend a lot for it. I think it is worth it, we've had it twice now. You can't beat the service, the staff really takes pride in their job and enjoys it as well. Both times I have been here have had exceptional service with food to match.

The food was so delicious They had the exact drink I wanted, I am a rye whisky drinker so I like a nice selection. I love the high ceilings and how spacious it feels. Service was fast and the server recommendations were spot on. Left space for dessert because I knew it was going to be wonderful - they did not disappoint. Bring a big appetite because you will want to keep ordering. Next day: We came back for more goodness. Had the 3 course meal ! I am ready to move to Spokane just to eat more of their creations.

Great casual restaurant next to a toy store and a bookstore. We started with the smoked nuts and the (warm) homemade bread with spreadable ricotta cheese and apple jam. I enjoyed the roast beef sandwich with horseradish and my spouse enjoyed the seasonal salad with protein. For our kids, they had a (hidden) kids menu and the basic noodles were a solid hit.

It doesn't have to be a super expensive meal! I was wary about coming here from the reviews, but I took a chance and it was wonderful! You CAN do a 3 course or a 6 course, but you can also order everything a la carte to share. My husband and I got the risotto, the tagliatelle (with lamb and beef ragout), the butternut squash, and the fall salad, all to share! If you're not going to do the prefix options, then treat this place like a tapas spot. The portions are smaller than an average meal, but super delicious and worth it. Drinks were astounding as well. Nice. Balanced. Cool bartenders too. I totally recommend this place. Don't listen to the hater reviews or think you need to drop 400 dollars in a single night.

Every thing about our dinner was beyond our expectations. The service was impeccable, and we appreciated the low ambient noise level (for a restaurant). We made a reservation to return and enjoy the full 6-course tasting menu.

My sister and I were supposed to go to the the Boys II Men concert, but due to the wildfires it was cancelled. We decided to not let the night go to waste and still spend a few hours without our kids. We had both been wanting to try Gander and Ryegrass and it was worth it! Service: Above and beyond. From the moment we walked in til the moment we left everything was taken care of. They carefully explained every dish and wine pairing we had, made sure our drinks were full, and we had all the silverware we needed. Food: We did the experience which included so many dishes I couldn't even post them all. Some where just bites, the pasta and steak a little larger, plus bread, dessert, and a pallet cleanser. Everything was new and interesting! It forced us to try new things and it was great! My favorite dishes were the steak and potato and the blue cheese sorbet. It was so interesting and took a couple bites, but dang! It's so good! We also really enjoyed the wine pairings that went along with it. Although, we looked a couple of them up and you get get some of the bottles for $14.99 - so, we may have been a little bamboozled, but again it was a great experience!! Ambiance: great location, comfortable setting, the chairs were really comfortable - straight backs which helped you sit up straight. The bar was also really cool! All in all this was so fun, expensive, but fun. It truly was an experience and I'd definitely go back.

Amazing and spectacular. We participated in their pasta club, which is a weekly take home meal kit. It was so much fun and easy to follow. Can't recommend this place enough. We love going to Gander and Ryegrass so having the take and make experience at home was great.

The chicken entree is very tasty and filling. Smaller portion sizes but the protein helped fill me up. Nice ambiance and server was friendly. Slow wait time for food which was surprising since the restaurant didn't look busy.

love love love this restaurant and service, this is Art in the form of Food love please try this restaurant. You will not regret it.

Wow, wow, wow. What a pleasant surprise and unbelievable dining experience. I was consistently reminded of watching the TV Show "Iron Chef" as each course of the Chef's Marathon was presented. Amazing flavors, artful plating, and knowledgable service on each course just built the whole experience into something magical. I had several Oh My God experiences, but I think a favorite was the duck liver mousse with the hazelnut surprise inside, The folks sitting next to us had opted for the half marathon, and by our reactions, I could tell they realized they should have gone all in. Beautiful wine list and unique and inventive craft cocktails. The full wine pairing was a bit too much alcohol for me (six 4 oz glasses), but my server artfully made accomodation for me and skillfully paired a couple of the courses with the perfect wine. The service was PERFECT, and I mean PERFECT. Everyone was very friendly and dedicated to presenting the restaurant in the best light consistent with the experience that defines the place. If you are a foodie, Gander and Ryegrass is NOT to be missed. As Arnold famously said, "I'll be back". Nicely done at the highest level. No valet parking, so I'd recommend car service over and back

We had a largish group here and we all did the Marathon. Amazing from start to finish! I was the one with a food sensitivity (no nightshades) in our group and they totally handled it with ease. While virtually every course had to be tweaked, the chef made sure they were each still very delicious. Trust the chef and eat what they bring, even if outside your comfort zone. Your tastebuds will thank you. I highly recommend the experience!

Incredible food & flavors, wonderfully friendly service, in a beautiful yet laid back setting. By far our most memorable meal in Spokane!

Best restaurant in spokane. My wife and I enjoyed the marathon tasting menu past night. The combination of presentation, service, and unique, innovative flavors made for one of the best tasting menus we've had anywhere. It was a world-class experience hidden in Spokane that I'd easily pit against menus we tried from Seattle, San Francisco, Vegas and London, all for a fraction of the price. Absolutely do yourself a favor and give it a try.

Excellent sandwich, rich coffee, friendly and efficient service. Nice downtown setting

Review from recent visit during the pasta tasting menu, 6 pasta over 8 courses with amazing wine pairings. Love the knowledge from their som about their wines!

I had a good time at this restaurant, but I felt like the high prices weren't entirely justified by the food and service we received. Let me explain. I made a reservation on Thursday for Friday night. When I called to add a couple of people to the reservation on Friday, they said they'd lost my reservation. After checking, they realized they'd put the reservation for Thursday night, so I'd been a "no show." They quickly resolved the issue, and we got a new reservation for everyone in our party. Wonderful--I appreciated the way they quickly resolved the error. At the restaurant, our server took our drink orders but then only served the people who ordered wine. Everyone else waited a good 20 minutes to get their drinks. A few of our party arrived 10 minutes late, and then it was a good 20 minutes before anyone took their drink order--at that point, we were all ready to order food. As someone who used to work in the service industry, it's never a good sign when two additional servers are coming over to help out--clearly, our server was overwhelmed and not fully able to manage the tables he was responsible for. Overall, I'd say the service was lackluster, because so many people were waiting so long for drinks, or even to order--I was almost at the point of trying to wave someone down at one point, which is not what you expect of a more "fine dining" type establishment. Now, it could be that they had squeezed us in because of the reservation mix up--so maybe they just hadn't anticipated an additional party of seven that night. Still, that should be something they are aware of as a possibility and can anticipate or manage. Now, on to the food. It was pretty good. Very artfully arranged on the plate, but given the server's initial hyping up of the pasta and bread, I wasn't as impressed as I ought to have been. When I think of fresh bread offerings, I think of, well, fresh, crusty bread--the good stuff made by hand. The "Bread by Erica" was really just toasted slices of bread--the bread could have been from anywhere, because it had been toasted up and grilled in thin slices. In fact, there was very little difference between the "Bread by Erica" and the "Ricotta and bread" option--both had toasted and grilled slices of bread with accoutrements to put next to the bread. This made the side stuff the star of the show--the ricotta, for example--with the bread merely a vessel for that. The server had said so much about the excellence of the bread and pasta made in house, so I'd expected the bread to be more fresh and airy, if you see what I'm getting at. For dinner, I tried two entrees--the "steelhead" and the tagliatelle with wild mushrooms. The steelhead didn't really impress, as it was mostly two pieces of grilled fish on a bed of various grains. Pretty to look at, but basic in execution and flavor. The Tagliatelle was my favorite, and I do think the pasta tasted fresh and perfectly al dente. The wild mushroom sauce/topping was good, although again, it didn't have as much depth of flavor/richness/umami as I was expecting from such a mushroom-forward dish. Very good, but not great. I also felt the dessert selection was a little limited. There was nothing on there that particularly appealed to me, and most of my colleagues left half their chocolate cake on the plate. Yes, I'm being picky--so I suspect another normal (non-foodie) person would absolutely love this food and find no qualms with it. In any case, most of my three stars is due to the sub-par service, not the food per se. It's just that, if you're going to spend a whopping $100 per person on a meal, you'd expect more, and I believe these are issues the restaurant could work on and improve.

Incredible find in Spokane... food, wine, cocktails, service all top notch. We ended up coming back the next night. Will be back for sure

We have always enjoyed dinning here. We took our kids for restaurant week and they absolutely loved it too! Great food.

Fantastic! Great friendly, well mixed drinks and delicious food. Ambiance is quite comfortable.

Wow! Inland Restaurant Week is the time to try this beautiful establishment. A little taste of their menu items at an affordable price will keep you wanting to come back for more (and we will!). Excellent service is only one of the things you'll get. The food was delicious and beautifully plated. Amazing flavor combinations made me wish I could have had more, the scallops were my absolute favorite and if it hadn't been bad manners the plate would have been worth licking. If you have a special occasion or maybe just because, come to beautiful downtown Spokane and give them a try. I don't think you'll regret it.

First time visiting and already looking forward to going back! They have wonderfully crafted menus all around- cocktails, small bites (happy hour 3-5pm!), and mains. You can also choose to take part in their 3 course meal or the chef's tasting marathon. Dietary restrictions? No problem! Just let them know when you make your reservation and the team will be happy to take care of you. We thoroughly enjoyed our drinks, appetizers, and house made pasta dishes

Super cozy/intimate setting. I love all the funky art. Service is friendly and knowledgeable. Food is always creative and delicious! Drinking chocolate is seasonal but it shouldn't be- very yummy! And they have the best house soda I've ever tried. Great place for special occasions or just because.

One of the best restaurants in Spokane! Definitely worth your time and money. The quality of food, service and ambiance is priceless.

Portions are very small for individual ($30-40) entrees. You almost have to get the multiple course meal for over a hundred dollars if you plan on eating.

Lovely late brunch and Sancerre. Portions are generous. Friendly service with lots of area recommendations. Beautiful bar.

Delicious! The olive tapanade, the cheese, the pasta. Our server was lovely and personable. Highly recommend.

Outstanding food and service! Had dinner with family at Gander and Ryegrass. We all ordered the Chef's Marathon, an epic six course chef's choice tasting menu experience that lasted over two hours. The staff served each plate and explained in detail what we were enjoying on the dish. Needless to say, each dish was very delicious and the plating and presentation fabulous! The conversations around the table centered on each dish, each delightful and inventive as the next. A super experience and worthwhile.

Amazing brunch and service! I had the steak and eggs - delicious. Also, a good wine selection.

Piss poor service, cold steak, small portions and severely overpriced. Italian? Really? There has to be a real Italian restaurant in this town.

Delicious "marathon" chef's choice. The only issue is service was pretty slow as a couple courses came before our cocktails, and we told the server we had two hours and would that work (otherwise we would have gotten the three course). It was over 2.4 hours rushing the last 3 courses. I'd budget three hours here for the marathon! Obviously short staffed as everywhere is these days. Least favorite dish was the tagliatelle- which I would have chosen if ordering a la carte! Get the black cod upgrade if offered. Delicious though- I'd do it again. Just have plenty of time!!!

Just visiting for two days and had dinner last night and decided to go back for lunch today. The food was excellent - my wife and I both had a pasta with mushrooms (she had it with chicken) for dinner and I had an Americano and cannoli. The mushrooms are based on what local foragers find. Last night it was lobster and chicken-in-the-woods mushrooms. Very subtle but also hearty and filling. And $18! For lunch I had smoked trout with potato's snd leeks and she had an eggplant sandwich, the bar sandwich she can remember. Too bad we are flying out tonight. It is in a great location next to Aunties Books and has quiet bar/small restaurant atmosphere. Both servers were cheerful and knowledgeable. The artwork on the walls is primarily paintings with the familiar mixed with the surprising. Mona Lisa mowing a lawn and Spock spinning vinyl. Enough variety of liquor that there was a ladder to get to the top two shelves.

I had the summer salad. It was excellent. For the main, I had the Tagliatelle. It was fantastic. A glass of the cabernet franc was a great match.

don't order the linguine for 22.00....the worst, they must have used 2 pounds of salt and 10 pounds of red peppers....the worst and the people had a bad atritude...i want my $28.00 back....wow and they give you a thimble of bad pasta made with bad flour...i can't believe this place is still in business.

"Premature" is the best word for our experience. The ambience and view is excellent. The delivery of our 6-course marathon tasting left us lackluster. I was very excited to venture into Spokane for Gander and Ryegrass. There are not enough tasting opportunities in the area. We had tried to visit on a weekend and we're quickly turned away due to their "brunch only" experience (menu is a pass unless you enjoy breakfast items). Tonight, we came in with an 8-top work dinner. All of us did the tasting and 6 of us enjoyed the sommelier tasting. Over $2k for the evening was comparable in price to either Inland Pacific Kitchen or Beverly's (in CDA). The pairings were less than complimentary of the dish with more than half of the protein pork. Tastings were from previously opened bottles, and pours were sometimes poured from 2 different bottles. Tasting pairings were an afterthought at best. Recommend if you're looking for a bit of an elevated experience without the knowledge base you will find at other similarly price establishments. This was our first, and last, experience.

Step 1 - Search on Yelp for highest customer review rated restaurant in my area. Step 2 - Book reservation Step 3 - Request from server that chef take over and "Drive." Ordered 3 course chef tasting. Step 4 - completely satisfied. Check this place out.