Restaurants in Ellensburg

“Chef Davis is phenomenal! I can’t believe he chooses to share his inventive cuisine in the Yakima Canyon. They grow many vegetables onsite and forage for mushrooms. The menu rotates depending on what is freshest at the time. October is seafood month and Chef gets only the best. Every dish is created with such passion and it shows. Have never had a bad meal here. The first couple years they offered a Thanksgiving buffet that was great, but no longer. My only complaint is they have specific limitations on the time period of your reservation. The larger the party the more time you’re allowed. Up to 4 people you only get 90 minutes, and when they are busy they WILL ask you to leave when your time has expired. I find that offensive, especially because our round trip travel time is longer than our allowed time to dine. The first time we were asked to leave there were 4 of us celebrating birthdays. We had drinks, appetizers, entree and dessert, which takes longer than 90 minutes when you want to enjoy a leisurely meal with friends. The waitress politely asked us to leave a couple times and then she called in the big guns who nearly dragged us out of there. This was right after they initiated the time limit and we weren’t even aware of it. Another time our waitress informed us that the reservation after us had cancelled so we could take our time. I hate this restriction and have never had it happen anywhere else. If the food wasn’t exceptional that would be a deal breaker. My recommendation is to go at times that are least likely to be busy.”

“👍great place to eat and drink!”

“What a cute place. We had the best time! The food was excellent, and the wait staff were filling our glasses :-). We had a ball. Can't wait to go back. So fun.”

“Wine was quite good. Personal pizzas were very tasty and a perfect size. Desserts were delicious and very generous portions! Vibe was relaxed and nice. Will be back!!”

“Food was absolutely outstanding. The servers were polite and attentive to our needs. Would definitely recommend!”

“Had one of the best meals in a long time. Artichoke Chicken Meal was amazing.”

“I had the best day fly fishing with Shannon at the W Women's Collective Divide + Conquer this weekend. The morning started with a much needed casting, reeling, river reading, knot tying, and fly selecting lesson. After that we hit the most perfect spot on the Naches river for a few hours of fishing and basking in the sun. We wrapped up the afternoon with a Q&A session at Bron Yr Aur Brewing while enjoying some delicious cider and pizza. Shannon is always so energetic, knowledgeable, encouraging, and fun to be with. I am looking forward to booking my next adventure @redsflyshop!”

“Great live music and tasty spirits!”

“Came in for late dinner tonight with my 5 kiddos in tow. Normally, not a server’s favorite sight to see with an hour to close. Greeted with nothing but smiles. Service was great! Food was delicious. Eggs Benedict, Carnivore Omelet and Fettuccine Alfredo did not disappoint! Definitely our new favorite for sure!!”

“We ate lunch on Monday. Great pasta as well as fantastic fish & chips. Wonderful service!”

“Brosky's Food Truck is amazing in so many ways! I had the pleasure of working with Todd, Chef Extraordinaire, for a wedding this past weekend. As Wedding Coordinator for this event I can tell you that Todd was easy to reach and responds promptly to questions. Brosky's arrived at the venue exactly on time and dinner was served exactly on time! Dinner was absolutely delicious! The family had ordered pulled pork and chicken sliders with baked potatoes. The smoked garlic compound butter that I put on my potato was divine! Brosky's food and service was perfect in every way. Brosky's gets five stars from me. Rock Star service! Carry on, Brosky's!”

“We ate lunch on Monday. Great pasta as well as fantastic fish & chips. Wonderful service!”

“The new owners of Cornerstone Italian Kitchen have made REMARKABLE changes! The food is deliciously crafted by the amazing cooks, the drink specials by Jensen are magical ✨️, the atmosphere is cozy yet chic, and the service is friendly and warm. 10/10 recommend for everybody; date nights, family fun, big parties, AND catering! The live music in the summertime is a MAJOR bonus, too. 🎶”

“This is a true gem and the service is exceptional. Pool tables..pull tabs..reasonably priced drinks..parking is easyish...just a true gem and a must if you in the area!”

“Amazing dinner!!! Delicious!!”

“We love Vinman's! Everything is delicious and the service is great!”

“Come here now! Get the Irish Death! Enjoy the ambiance and the company, and there will probably be live music. I love this place for making an absolutely delicious DARK beer! The recent remodel has made it feel even more welcoming and comfy!”

“I love this place. Healthy, fresh, varied menu for the whole family. Smoothies, sandwiches, coffee, salads, best soups ever, cookies, & sides all have delicious flavors. There's also adorable outdoor eating shed.”

“Island Fusion is easily one of the best places to eat in Ellensburg! From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere is welcoming and laid-back, and the staff are always friendly and attentive. The food is absolutely incredible — full of bold island flavors that you don’t find anywhere else in town
Everything we tried was amazing, especially the jerk chicken and the mac salad. The portions are generous, the ingredients taste fresh, and every dish feels like it’s made with real care. You can tell they put a lot of passion into their food.
It’s the perfect spot whether you’re grabbing a quick bite or sitting down with friends. Ellensburg has plenty of restaurants, but Island Fusion really stands out for its unique menu and consistently delicious meals. If you’re in town or passing through, this place is a must-try!”

“The food tastes amazing! I definitely recommend the fries with a unique seasoning that I have not had before. If this place didn’t hurt my stomach 4/5 times I ate there it would be a 5/5!”

“I ordered several pizzas for my team’s annual (late) holiday party, and they did not disappoint! The pizza was delicious, and who I believe to be the owner who took our order was incredibly kind and thoughtful. We have an employee who is vegan, and he went out of his way to help—he even made one of the pizzas half cheese so they could join in, and then included an additional vegan pizza on the house just to make sure they were taken care of. The service was excellent, the food was fantastic, and the genuine care they showed really stood out. We’ll definitely be ordering from them again!”

“🚨‼️ Hold my pearls, purse, keys and phone!! This street corn queso made me put EVERYTHING down at once and eat. So good I will probably be back later today for more 🤤 I wish the large was larger! Needs to be on the menu permanently.”

“Excelente servicio Tamaño de comida 10/10 Sabor 10/10 Precio 10/10 Servicio 10/10 Atención 10/10 Limpieza 10/10 Lo recomiendo mucho 💯”

“amazing tacos. the chicken tacos are amazing. and I tried the tongue taco. first time having tongue. it was so delicious”

“Eating here is always a great experience when it comes to the food. I do wish they had a bigger kitchen and dining space to accommodate the crowds. But it's a reliable favorite of my family's for breakfast/brunch/lunch and we love having such a fun place with outstanding food to get us out of our daily routine once in a while. They have a kids menu too, which is great for when my little boy isn't feeling adventurous. Everyone is super friendly and low key. You won't be disappointed, if you can find a seat.”

“The food and service is always amazing I just wish they updated the hours on Facebook, I been by three times in the last couple weeks when it says they would be open and they were closed. Also it still says they are parked in front of central smoke shop but they have been parked next to the new Warriors station for over a year now.”

“Got my coffee and it was good and got us over the pass and home! The peeps that work here were fast and while we waited a short bit for our drinks, the checker chatted us up and super friendly.
We tried their holiday drinks, the holiday cookie iced mocha and the holiday peppermint iced mocha 😋
Yummy!”

“Brought a friend here for his first time. Food didn't disappoint. We had the tipai chicken wings , combination fries rice, broccoli beef and the kung Pao chicken everything was delicious. I had an Asian tea it was yummy”

“Expensive for crap. Absolute crap!”

“Stopped here in Ellensburg for the last 2 days of our vacation in Washington State/BC before heading back to the UK - loved the beer, the atmosphere and the welcome from the staff. They offer food too and the tacos were home-made and really good. Highly recommend a visit here - we had a really enjoyable evening.”

“Red Horse Diner ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ On 9/19/22, I visited Red Horse Diner in Ellensburg, Washington for the first time. I had a favorite restaurant that I used to always stop at in Ellensburg on my way back home, but it closed.  I think I may have found my new favorite. Originally, the site where the diner now sits was a gas station, one car, garage, and home built in 1936. The gas station owners lived on the property as was customary back in the day. The Crossett family purchased the property in 1996 and made it what it is today. Red Horse Diner is like taking a step back in time to a cool roadside diner.  The walls and ceilings are full of vintage memorabilia from the service station’s past.  There are several different rooms with all kinds of seating arrangements.  There is also a beautiful outdoor dining area. Even if you choose to dine inside, you must take a walk through the property out back. They have yard games. You can rent it out for private parties. Red Horse Diner serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.  There are lots of options to choose from, but they were best known for their burgers. I ordered The Patty Wagon ($17) - 1/3 lb. Patty with Grilled Onions and Swiss Cheese on Toasted Rye. My server highly recommended the onion rings, so I paid a slight up charge to substitute. It was the best patty melt, and onion rings that I’ve had an ages! Attached to the diner, is the Nodding Donkey Bar. Happy Hour is every day from 12 PM to 2 PM, and again from 4 PM to 6 PM. On Friday nights, they have live music. Saturday is Karaoke Night. In addition to being a great roadside diner and bar, Red Horse Diner is an important part of the community, as the back hall wall, which is full of cards, letters, and other acknowledgments, will attest to. Red Horse Diner is a popular gathering place for a car clubs, motorcycle groups, and families.  Red Horse Diner hosts classic car shows. They have an annual motorcycle event the first weekend in May called The Iron Horse Trail Motorcycle Show, which features live music, motorcycle stunts and competitions. They have a very active Facebook page where they share past and upcoming events. Be sure to check it out. Highly Recommended!!! 1518 W. University Way Sunday - Thursday 7 AM to 9:30 PM Friday - Saturday 7 AM to 10 PM Nodding Donkey Bar is open on Monday from 3 to 11 PM. The rest of the week, it’s open from 11 AM to 11 PM. — at Red Horse Diner.”

“Always a vibe. I only go maybe once a year, but am never disappointed with the food or there service. Everything is homemade and it shows, their fry sauce is my favorite thing on the menu 😂. 10/10, always recommend.”

“Stopped by here late on the night we arrived to town and were hungry after the travel day to get here. The gentleman at the window helped us to get our order placed and we took the food home. It was a decent burger and a good milkshake. Really enjoyed their fry sauce.”

“Lovely place for adult beverages and quite tasty house made rootbeer. There was Good Mood Food truck serving hot yummy food like fried chicken sandwich and spring rolls.
They allow furbabies inside which is lovely on a under 40 winter day.
Perhaps if I got a smash burger from the truck, I would have tried a beer.”

“I just had the Best Spinich and Cheese Quiche I've ever had! The pastry is light and flakey. The Quiche portion is outstanding. Go support this small business. BTW, their pies looked delicious...”

“So amazing and such a sweet lady 💕💕💕”

“Solid burger restaurant especially for a road trip. But the main draw is the exceptional service! We were pleasantly surprised by the team at the Ellensburg’ Carl’s Jr, the main server guy (1/16/26 12noon) who took our order and brought us our food was excellent! He was cheerful, great communicator, high energy and radiated great customer service. You should try to keep this guy, he deserves a raise!”

“best sushi in Ellensburg. awesome staff, owners are amazing Sushi chefs are very creative and plating your food. the flavor of the food is amazing whenever I go to another restaurant I always regret it and compare them to oyama Japanese steakhouse in Ellensburg”

“what a great place had amazing food and the waitress Jazmin was super nice knowing it's my first time she recommend really good lo mein what amazing 👏 service”

“We love this Papa Murphy’s! It’s been our go to Friday night dinner for years, and it’s always delicious! Plus, the staff is friendly and helpful, and ordering is always easy. Highly recommend!”

“My wife and I went in for lunch yesterday (1/10/26) . I had the best burger I had in many years, I kept telling my wife how impressed I was with the flavor. The new bartender was a nice friendly young man. Great experience 👍🏽”

“Perfect dinner experience!! Food was really good and the wait staff wonderful!! Highly recommend!!”

“The Tav is an Ellensburg institution that doesn't seem to have changed in the almost 20 years I've been coming here. The food is good but nothing special with the Supermother being a highlight.
The beer and drink selection is good but definitely very small town college bar.
The best part of this place is the fact that it's a welcoming small town institution that remains a constant in a changing world. Worth a stop if you are in town.”

“Eric! the best bartender i’ve ever had. He’s so good about making sure everyone in line is heard and all drink lists are made. So happy to have him as our local bartender!”

“Dairy Free Sorbet & Fresh Fruit for the WIN!!!”

“Buzz inn Ellensburg once parallel parked a train, steaks cooked to perfection every time!”

“Great decor and history, decent dinner prices for most items and good options, excellent food and service. Food arrived hot, not sitting and lukewarm. Chili gas good flavor and a small kick. Spaghetti is well drained so no watered down sauce and the meat sauce is excellent. Utensils are clean with no water spots and not cheap bendy type. Highly recommend the 1.4mi off I90 for a bite!”

“No one ever picks up the phone when you try to call ahead and there's also two different numbers. It's really frustrating when I need to call in an order and I can't reach anyone. It's a shame because the food is good.”

“I love my coffee from here (I get the hot cowboy with soy Sarah makes it every morning during the week it's amazing.”

“This is a 90's bar. Pay the juke box. Play your jams. Have a beer with your friends. Outdoor seating. Locals. Friendly hosts. Pay your tabs people. No food. Eat somewhere else. Get a beer here.”

“I started coming here more often after class to study and get out of the dorm. And it's a really cool/chill place to hang out. The seats are comfortable, the atmosphere is great, and the snacks and drinks are good. The staff is always friendly, but today I was coming back from a long lab & was stressed about a math exam. The barista, Erin Gesing, drew a cute doodle on my drink, which made my day so much more enjoyable. 😊 Thank you so much to the staff! You guys are doing a great job.”

“I had a custom cake made for my best friend’s birthday and Toni just completely amazed me! It was so beautifully decorated and delicious! Such a sweet lady to talk to!”

“Love the staff and they make amazing drinks! 😍😍😍”

“Every single person that works at this place is genuinely phenomenal and it is a vibe that just screams ..HOME out of your home..so so so cool 😎 love it there”

“The woman working the kiosk stand is amazing very helpful and I'm sure is a wonderful mother. She has top-notch service and there was only willing to help above and beyond. A+ Plus the food is like any other place but sometimes it's the people that make it.”

“me & my wife finally came down for breakfast after living in the area for a little over a year now & we both absolutely loved the food and the staff were all really friendly n helpful , I will be definitely recommending the coach house cafe to my friends”

“Excellent place! What a wonderful group of people here! Fun!”

“The best pork carnitas ever tender and great flavor. Good service friendly staff love this little restaurant 🤗”

“Great food! David in Ellensburg was awesome! Super friendly and amazing service! Super energetic and made our day!”

“Very pleasant feeling here, and friendly Baristas serving great beverages /food items !!! They maintain policy of mask when not seated, and 6 foot distancing !!! 🤗”

“Great little food truck located at the Whipsaw Brewery. Ordered some wings, fries and a burger to eat while drinking beer and watching the Mariners in the brewery. Friendly service, food was quick, and delicious.”

“The masa used for the tamales is the sofest and smoothest I have ever had. The tamales are packed full of filling, no skimping. Yummy!”

“Very good food and nice atmosphere! Excellent service”

“Just what I needed...a fantastic coffee. Barista is sweet and friendly. Be sure to look at the online menu because their menu has specialty drinks you shouldn't miss.”

“I’ve been a regular customer, and although there used to be an unfriendly employee, the new cashiers are much friendlier something I really appreciate. I often get the taco rice, which is good, and the coffee is decent as well.”

“I grew up in Arizona. I know what authentic Mexican food should be. This place is authentic! The food is good. The service is amazing. It's always clean with friendly service. Ask your server what they would recommend. If you don't like it too spicy, they can accommodate special orders. It's also possible to call in an order to pick up. What's not to love?”

“Loved the ice cream and excellent customer service”

“I am a returning customer because I love their coffee and food. But also, the barista who helped me was awesome... Today I called them because they made a mistake in my iced latte, and I was hoping they would make me a new one. Not only did they replace it, Jade (the barista who helped me), offered to remake my entire order for free. She brightened my day with her kindness and positive attitude. I recommend this coffee shop because not only are the food and coffee delicious, the service is exceptional!”

“The sandwiches are on point!! we used to get ours in Seattle and these are better!! LOVE!!!”

“Natural food and large selection of fresh veggies. They even have gluten free wraps for any pita on the menu. An awesome fast food option.”

“Buena comida se los recomiendo”

“Pedro made my wife and I the best margaritas we’ve ever had yesterday!! I am not exaggerating and neither was my wife. The food was also delicious but the margaritas were outstanding! And they were on happy hour! We live in the Seattle area but we’ll be back! If you go, ask for Pedro to make you a margarita. You won’t be sorry.”

“Great food here! Service was friendly enough. I usually get the fish tacos because they are delicious. These ones were okay, the fish wasn't as crispy as normal and the foothills l tortilla was falling apart, but my wife enjoyed her burrito bowl.”

“The server ( Madison) was the best! Our first time here and she was great with answering my allergy questions! Bright smile and very friendly! Now the food we ordered wings sampler it was delicious! We also ordered the smoochin fries also yummy! Glad we picked this place! We are full time travelers would recommend stopping here for a meal!”

“Very great for a fast food restaurant. Customer service is on point here they welcome me when I enter the restaurant and serve me with great food. Family oriented. I would suggest this everyday. The store manager of this place and the team is one of the greatest places I have encountered.”

“We take a pit stop here every time we travel to Leavenworth from Seattle. We enjoyed the coffee. The stationery shop is great to roam around and kids just their collection. The best what I love here is the lemon poppy seed loaf. I love its taste. Last time they didn’t have it but this time when we went around Christmas weekend, we got it and were thrilled. Packed couple more for the rest of the journey. Yummm”