Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Walla Walla area by diners
Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Walla Walla area by diners
Fine dining in the United States isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; these days, it's all about cutting-edge culinary experiences.
Although steakhouses have defined fine dining in America since the 19th century, that started to change in the mid-1990s. Elite chefs like Thomas Keller and his three-Michelin-starred restaurant, French Laundry, unearthed a whole different kind of tasting experience (with 40 courses), and a new age of fine dining was born. Soon, prix fixe meals—a French style of serving with a set menu—became the norm for fine dining in the U.S.
Between the rise of chefs' tasting menus and consumers' continued desire to have diverse culinary experiences, the restaurants that grace the pages of top-tier restaurant reviewers like Zagat or the Michelin Guide look very different today than they did 30 years ago. Restaurant goers aren't just looking for high-quality food. They want the type of menu that will tell a story. They want creative ingredients they've never tried before. They want to be transported into a whole new world.
With so many innovative menus and restaurant experiences popping up across America, it can be challenging to choose where to go for a special evening. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Walla Walla area using data from Yelp. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself.
Only businesses with at least five reviews and at least level 2 pricing (i.e., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of June 25, 2025.
Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!
#19. China Buffet
- Rating: 2.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1618 Plaza Way Walla Walla, Washington
- Categories: Chinese, Buffets
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Red Monkey Walla Walla
- Rating: 3.1/5 (246 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 25 West Alder St. Walla Walla, Washington
- Categories: American, Lounges
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Phoumy Thai Cuisine
- Rating: 3.2/5 (136 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1528 East Isaacs Ave. Walla Walla, Washington
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#16. El Sombrero
- Rating: 3.5/5 (131 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4 West Oak St. Walla Walla, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#15. The Marc Restaurant
- Rating: 3.5/5 (143 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 6 West Rose St. Walla Walla, Washington
- Categories: New American, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Wingman Birdz + Brewz
- Rating: 3.6/5 (241 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 230 East Main St. Walla Walla, Washington
- Categories: Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Walla Walla Steak
- Rating: 3.7/5 (226 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 416 North 2nd Ave. Walla Walla, Washington
- Categories: Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Saffron Mediterranean Kitchen
- Rating: 3.8/5 (595 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 330 West Main Walla Walla, Washington
- Categories: Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Marcy's Bar & Lounge
- Rating: 3.8/5 (189 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 33 South Colville St. Walla Walla, Washington
- Categories: Lounges, Cocktail Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Public House 124
- Rating: 3.9/5 (234 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 124 East Main St. Walla Walla, Washington
- Categories: Diners, Pubs, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Shiki Hibachi Sushi
- Rating: 3.9/5 (182 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 216 East Main St. Walla Walla, Washington
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Bacon & Eggs
- Rating: 4.0/5 (548 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 201 East Main St. Walla Walla, Washington
- Categories: New American, Breakfast & Brunch, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#7. TMACS
- Rating: 4.0/5 (438 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 80 North Colville St. Walla Walla, Washington
- Categories: Italian, New American, Specialty Food
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Passatempo Taverna
- Rating: 4.0/5 (409 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 215 West Main St. Walla Walla, Washington
- Categories: Italian, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Clarette's Restaurant
- Rating: 4.1/5 (182 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 15 South Touchet St. Walla Walla, Washington
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Brasserie Four
- Rating: 4.2/5 (440 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 4 East Main St. Walla Walla, Washington
- Categories: French
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Walla Walla Indian Cuisine
- Rating: 4.3/5 (238 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 12 East Main St. Walla Walla, Washington
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp
#2. The Maple Counter Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (819 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 209 East Alder St. Walla Walla, Washington
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#1. HATTAWAY'S
- Rating: 4.6/5 (364 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 125 w. alder st. Walla Walla, Washington
- Categories: Southern, New American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 319 metros.
