Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Spokane by diners
Fine dining in the U.S. isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; instead, it's 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 at the 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 chef's 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 to choose from, 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 Spokane 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., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of Aug. 19, 2024.
Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!
#29. Table 13
- Rating: 3.4/5 (126 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 333 West Spokane Falls Blvd. Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Tapas/Small Plates, Cocktail Bars, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#28. The Melting Pot - Spokane
- Rating: 3.4/5 (329 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 707 West Main Ave. Ste C1 Crescent Building Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Fondue
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Ming Wah Restaurant
- Rating: 3.4/5 (150 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1618 West 3rd Ave. Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
#26. The Old Spaghetti Factory
- Rating: 3.5/5 (226 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 152 South Monroe St. Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Italian, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Anthony's at Spokane Falls
- Rating: 3.5/5 (434 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 510 North Lincoln Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#24. MacKenzie River Pizza, Grill & Pub
- Rating: 3.5/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2910 East 57th Ave. # East Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Pizza, American, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Italian Kitchen
- Rating: 3.6/5 (227 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 113 North Bernard St. Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Italian, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Spencer's For Steaks & Chops
- Rating: 3.6/5 (199 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 322 North Spokane Falls Court Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Steakhouses, Seafood, American
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Gordy's Sichuan Cafe
- Rating: 4.1/5 (320 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 501 East 30th Ave. Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Szechuan, Vegan, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Gilded Unicorn
- Rating: 3.8/5 (399 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 110 South Monroe St. Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, New American, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Rusty Moose
- Rating: 3.8/5 (547 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9105 West Hwy 2 Spokane, Washington
- Categories: American, Lounges, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Lebanon Restaurant & Cafe
- Rating: 3.8/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 707 West 5th Ave. Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Mediterranean, Lebanese, Halal
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Clinkerdagger
- Rating: 3.9/5 (925 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 621 West Mallon Ave. Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Seafood, American, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Ruins
- Rating: 4.0/5 (236 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 225 West Riverside Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#15. NUDO
- Rating: 4.1/5 (720 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 818 West Sprague Ave. Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Ramen, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Luna
- Rating: 4.1/5 (422 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5620 South Perry St. Spokane, Washington
- Categories: New American, American
- Read more on Yelp
#13. 1898 Public House
- Rating: 4.2/5 (198 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2010 West Waikiki Road Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Italia Trattoria
- Rating: 4.3/5 (277 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 144 South Cannon St. Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Italian, Modern European, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Iron Goat Brewing
- Rating: 4.3/5 (287 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1302 West 2nd Ave. Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Breweries, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Mizuna
- Rating: 4.3/5 (700 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 214 North Howard St. Spokane, Washington
- Categories: New American, Vegan, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Cochinito Taqueria
- Rating: 4.4/5 (826 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10 North Post St. Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Tacos, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Inland Pacific Kitchen
- Rating: 4.4/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 304 West Pacific Ave. Ste 160 Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Vegan, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Zona Blanca Ceviche Bar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (263 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 157 South Howard St. Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Bars, Seafood, Latin American
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Wiley's Downtown Bistro
- Rating: 4.6/5 (337 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 421 West Main Ave. Ste 104 Spokane, Washington
- Categories: New American, Cocktail Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Elliotts an Urban Kitchen
- Rating: 4.7/5 (230 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2209 North Monroe St. Spokane, Washington
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Heritage Bar & Kitchen
- Rating: 4.7/5 (131 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 122 South Monroe St. Ste B Spokane, Washington
- Categories: New American, Gastropubs
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Wild Sage Bistro
- Rating: 4.7/5 (886 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 916 West 2nd Ave. Spokane, Washington
- Categories: New American, Cocktail Bars, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Wooden City - Spokane
- Rating: 4.7/5 (425 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 819 West Riverside Ave. Spokane, Washington
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Los Habaneros
- Rating: 4.7/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10115 North Newport Hwy Ste B Spokane, Washington
- Categories: Desserts, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 299 metros.
