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.”

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

“👍great place to eat and drink!”

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

“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.”

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

“We ate outside - beautiful gardens. Great music was piped in, and the heat lamps generated just enough for comfort on the cool evening. This was my wife's and my first visit, but it will not be our last. From the initial interaction with the hostess through the meal service, everyone we came into contact with was outstanding. Fresh food - outstanding service in a wonderful environment - 5 stars all across. Make this a stop if you are ever in the area.”

“Great live music and tasty spirits!”

“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”

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

“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”

“Love their online shop and hospitality, 10/10 recommend if you’re looking for the perfect gift for someone or for yourself!”

“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!”

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

“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.”

“In a city that feels like it’s constantly tearing down its history to build glass condos, The Horseshoe Tavern is a glorious, stubborn survivor. It’s been anchored on Queen West since 1947 & walking through those doors feels like a rite of passage for anyone who actually cares about live music in Toronto.”

“Amazing dinner!!! Delicious!!”

“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.”

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

“We stopped in today for a piece of pie & a quick work meeting. Everything was delicious as always. The staff is consistently friendly & welcoming. This is definitely a go-to place for us. If you’re looking for something with that homemade from scratch taste, this will meet your expectations.”

“Stumbled into this place by chance when the little one was hangry on our road trip. Food is top notch, everyone loved it; I wish I could give it more stars. Portions were plentiful, and prices were very reasonable. But honestly, the customer service was what made this place. Put this place on your must stop list. They went above and beyond for our little one. Coloring books, changing the television to a kid's show, and making her feel incredibly welcome.”

“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.”

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

“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 💯”

“Nice place, good food friendly staff”

“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.”

“This is a DO NOT MISS spot!! Off Main street, easy to miss, but DON'T!! portions are HUGE, the staff is beyond pleasant and it was SUCH a pleasure to experience this wonderful place!! Traveling cross country, wish we lived close! Hubby said he'd eat here every day!!”

“We consistently get amazing food and good service from Good Mood Food. Their food will surely put you in a good mood. :) Strongly recommend!!!”

“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!”

“Nice place to sit and have a couple drinks. They have indoor and outdoor seating. Kids can be there. There's a food truck that sells pizza, I think. Haven't tried it. I recommend the blood orange cider”

“Everything about this place is spectacular. I’ve been to hawaii multiple times, and we always seek out short ribs plate. This place held its own! Great marinade flavor and fat/meat ratio on the short ribs. Mac salad was perfectly seasoned. Even the rice was the correct grain length, and cooked well.

Cute atmosphere, and a very nice gal was working. Our pickup order was ready on time.

I will go out of my way to come back here! Mahalo.”

“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 👍🏽”

“Expensive for crap. Absolute crap!”

“Incredible food and reasonable prices. We tried the beef birria ramen and a barbacoa burrito bowl. Both were fantastic! Can’t decide which was better. I don’t do this a lot but I gotta support this business . The staff were super friendly and helpful. Shocked by how good they were. They also have a drive thru. Found my new jam and will be going back again.”

“Great spot for some delicious beer. Had the Stumpblower IPA, the Pecker Pole Pale Ale, and the Riggin Slinger Red Ale…all were delicious. Also have a couple non-alcoholic options such as root beer and hop water for those not drinking. Place has a great atmosphere too with comfortable indoor seating, a nice patio, and a food truck outside with delicious options.

Definitely a go-to spot for beer in Ellensburg.”

“This place is GREAT! Really good, fresh sandwiches, absolutely fantastic coffee and service. Will be sure and stop by again when we are in the area.”

“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.”

“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”

“Great burgers and fries! The staff is friendly and service is quick. Some indoor seating and outdoor seating. Bathroom available, located on the outside of the restaurant. Parking lot and a walk-up window if you don't want to go inside.”

“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.”

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

“This place is our favorite burger joint, we love the Super Mother or Hungry Mother. Fries and onion rings are wonderful also. We saw it was National Burger Day, and had to stop by and grab a bite. Thank you Piper for a great experience 💜”

“My first Dutch Bros experience! The staff were great and the drinks were yummy. Can’t speak to the quality of the coffee but the lemonade drinks were bomb!”

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

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

“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...”

“Still my favorite place in town to eat! They NEVER disappoint and the food is always so refreshing and delicious!”

“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!”

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

“Loved the ice cream and excellent customer service”

“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.”

“Outstanding food and service!! Very reasonable too. 😍😍”

“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.”

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

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

“Just wow! Stopped here on a whim today and got an assortment of things, lemon bars, kouign amann, Strawberry Danish, sourdough baguette and rustic sourdough bread....can I just say, hands down the absolute best! EVERYTHING was amazing, I have never had a kouign amann, must try so pleasantly surprised! Honestly amazed at how wonderful this place was. Must try!”

“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!”

“Buena comida se los recomiendo”

“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.”

“Tasty food & the owners are very nice!”

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

“Very friendly service and excellent food,I'm glad my husband and I finally made it down to try”

“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 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.”

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

“Eric may be the best bartender that has ever served me. I have only been here a few times but every time he has only served me with a great drink and a smile. Great experience and will be back again!”

“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”

“Manager and cook where amazing so nice and so nice to talk too more people should come here if you want a biscuit its about a 5 min wait but they are had made biscuts cook to order so good try them out”

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

“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!”

“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.”

“It's been a while since we've been here, we stopped in on our way back home from a trip, and I still to this day think about their coffee. Amazing, amazing, amazing. 🤎☕”

“Very good food and nice atmosphere! Excellent service”

“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?”

“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!”

“Restaurant was clean and workers were professional and courteous. They were very friendly. (: Would absolutely recommend to anyone passing through looking for a quick, friendly bite (:”

“First stop on our road trip. Iced coffee, egg bites and restroom break…then back on the road. You can always count on Starbucks!”

“The food was amazing, the service was GREAT the workers were very nice,the atmosphere was not so good we were the only ones in here. We never tried this similar food! Very delicious!”

“We went through the drive thru and the lady was super friendly we ordered the spicy chicken sandwich which was delicious and my daughter ordered the cheese burger meal. We were happy to have great service tasty food to get back on the road.”