As convenient as it is to dine at the restaurants near your home or the spots that sit right downtown, sometimes going for a nice, relaxing drive with a mouthwatering meal at the end of it is pretty perfect. These rural restaurants are always worth the effort.
- Raging River Cafe,33723 SE Redmond-Fall City Rd., Fall City
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Raging River CafeClub Facebook This cafe provides all the basics: Great food, great spirits, friendly service, and a fantastic view. Although it’s in a remote location, it’s an easy drive from Redmond or the Snoqualmie / North Bend area.
- Craft & Gather, 4403 South Dishman Mica Road, Spokane Valley
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Craft & Gather Facebook While Craft & Gather is a bit of a drive from Spokane’s downtown hub, you won’t regret driving an extra few miles to the valley to try it. Not only is the food delightful, the craft beer is always flowing and the restaurant is totally family-friendly.
- The Snorting Elk Cellar, Crystal Mountain Resort
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management / TripAdvisor This Bavarian gem will draw you in after a day of skiing (or just driving) with its roaring fire and relaxed ambiance. Luckily, the food also happens to be amazing.
- Smokey’s Bar-B-Que, 801 Milwaukee Ave., Cle Elum
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Smokey’s Barbque Cle Elum Facebook All it takes is one bite of brisket or ribs and you’ll understand why this place is worth the drive. Smokey’s serves some of the best BBQ in the state.
- Clark and Lewie’s, 130 SW Cascade Ave., Stevenson
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Clark and Lewie’s Facebook Stevenson is a charming little town that sits nestled in the Columbia River Gorge, and this steak and seafood spot features some of the best views in town. Try the Charbonneau Onion Circles, beer battered onion rings that will melt in your mouth.
- The Timberhouse Restaurant, 295534 Highway 101, Quilcene
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management / TripAdvisor If you’d like some of this delicious prime rib in your life, head to The Timberhouse on a Friday or Saturday. But if you can only go on a weeknight, you can still enjoy delicacies like pan-fried oysters, seafood linguine, and sirloin steak.
- Tugboats, 18085 N. Highway 21, Curlew
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Chris98226 / TripAdvisor Curlew is located less than 20 miles from the Canadian border, and this little burger stand never disappoints. You can also have a wrap or a chili dog if you’re feeling adventurous.
- C&D’s Tekoa Bar & Grill, 132 N Crosby St., Tekoa
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C&D’s Tekoa Bar & Grill Facebook Tekoa is a tiny town in Whitman County, and this is the place to be on a weekend when you’re craving a big meal and a cold beer. It’s also an event venue, so come prepared to party.
- Lakeside Chalet, 3533 NE Everett St., Camas
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Lakeside Chalet Facebook This classic eatery serves American comfort food, and they do it quite well. You can sit on the patio all summer and spend winters curled up by the fireplace with a burger or a sandwich.
Some of our tastiest eateries are in the middle of nowhere. For an elegant affair, check out Washington’s most remote restaurant.
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Raging River CafeClub Facebook
This cafe provides all the basics: Great food, great spirits, friendly service, and a fantastic view. Although it’s in a remote location, it’s an easy drive from Redmond or the Snoqualmie / North Bend area.
Craft & Gather Facebook
While Craft & Gather is a bit of a drive from Spokane’s downtown hub, you won’t regret driving an extra few miles to the valley to try it. Not only is the food delightful, the craft beer is always flowing and the restaurant is totally family-friendly.
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This Bavarian gem will draw you in after a day of skiing (or just driving) with its roaring fire and relaxed ambiance. Luckily, the food also happens to be amazing.
NWJohnJames / TripAdvisor
Smokey’s Barbque Cle Elum Facebook
All it takes is one bite of brisket or ribs and you’ll understand why this place is worth the drive. Smokey’s serves some of the best BBQ in the state.
Clark and Lewie’s Facebook
Stevenson is a charming little town that sits nestled in the Columbia River Gorge, and this steak and seafood spot features some of the best views in town. Try the Charbonneau Onion Circles, beer battered onion rings that will melt in your mouth.
If you’d like some of this delicious prime rib in your life, head to The Timberhouse on a Friday or Saturday. But if you can only go on a weeknight, you can still enjoy delicacies like pan-fried oysters, seafood linguine, and sirloin steak.
Judy M. / TripAdvisor
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Curlew is located less than 20 miles from the Canadian border, and this little burger stand never disappoints. You can also have a wrap or a chili dog if you’re feeling adventurous.
C&D’s Tekoa Bar & Grill Facebook
Tekoa is a tiny town in Whitman County, and this is the place to be on a weekend when you’re craving a big meal and a cold beer. It’s also an event venue, so come prepared to party.
Lakeside Chalet Facebook
This classic eatery serves American comfort food, and they do it quite well. You can sit on the patio all summer and spend winters curled up by the fireplace with a burger or a sandwich.
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