The Gilded Unicorn is in the basement of the Montvale Hotel on Monroe and 1st. The atmosphere is eclectic but very neat. The walls are filled with paintings with all different frames. There's a wall of small mirrors, each in a different frame. As usual, we started off with a cocktail. We both tried their O'Julius (rum, curacao, vanilla, cream, citrus, orange bitters, nutmeg). It was tasty. For an appetizer, we tried their take on deviled eggs (stuffed eggs with smoky whipped yolks, topped with maple chili & applewood bacon). They were interesting, but not something we would order again. For our entree, we both chose their Tater Tot casserole (braised brisket & roasted wild mushrooms tossed in sherry cream sauce and herbs. Topped with tots & aged cheddar, baked golden brown and finished with green onions, pickled jalapenos, and caramelized onions). Though we both ordered the same dish, our plates were each a different style and pattern, adding to the eclectic atmosphere. The food was delicious and we both have plenty of leftovers. One thing to keep in mind is the restaurant is in the basement of the hotel. You access the restaurant by going down a set of stairs; however, you can enter through the hotel and take the elevator to the basement. read more

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Food was a bit hit and miss for the price point, but great cocktails and an outstanding atmosphere combine to make this a solid dining destination most definitely. First, craft cocktails were phenomenal. Great balance of high-quality ingredients, and depth of flavor was outstanding. We tried a couple drinks and they were both crap my pants good. I'm still thinking about them a week later. $12 is steep, but inflation is a bitch and these drink like a meal so why not treat yo' self? Tater tot casserole: Tots themselves were adequate. Not sure how I'd do an "elevated tot" myself, but I'd expect something a bit more exemplary. The base layer featured braised brisket which was nothing short of amazing, and the sherry / mushroom cream sauce pulled everything together splendidly. Portion was a tad small IMO, but at $18 I'd say a good value given the quality of ingredients and the meat portion itself was generous. Cobb salad was bad. Came with a pile of kimchi on the side which wasn't advertised, and this odd addition threw the plate off-balance. The kimchi-marinated eggs didn't carry much kimchi flavor. Salad was dry overall, and the dressing was on the bitter side. A few nasty butt-ends of lettuce ended up on the plate as well which is damn near inexcusable imho. Bocce Rolls were hot and yummy; excellent quality bread with a great "pull." Server recommended melty gouda dipping sauce and marinara which were both excellent additions, but added $1.50 to the final bill FYI. Wild salmon was ok. There were a few wads of something bitter and nasty on the side of the plate which could have been the oyster potato hash. Would not recommend but it's probably a matter of taste. Atmosphere is super cool. Others have already commented on it at length so I won't go into much detail; suffice it to say it's a wonderful and unique setting to enjoy a meal. read more

Gilded Unicorn - Lounge area near restrooms - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Spokane, Washington

You walk into what feels like a time capsule, with unicorns hidden all over the restaurant. We got some espresso martinis, that were off menu thanks to the great staff, the a ceaser salad, the buffalo Mac and cheese, and crème brûlée. The Mac had so much cheese it was almost gross and the crème brûlée was soupy... but other than that great stuff! read more

We made reservations because any time ever showed up we've been turned away due to how busy it was. When we arrive the host knew my name, stating that we were the last for the time slot. He also shared that we came on the perfect night as they were very busy that evening. He seats us. We wait about 10-15 mins for our waitress to show up and when she does she brings water and she took our drink order. We get our drinks and it takes another 30 before she returns to our table. She asks if we are ordering food or just having drinks? We stated that we were beginning to wonder the same thing? We asked how it would be best, do we order appetizers and food all at once. She took out appetizer order and we again waited... 20 mins pass and we haven't received any of our appetizers, no communication, no drink refills, all the while we watch out waitress visit tables around us. By this time we were getting frustrated and would like to order. She finally comes back and we ask how long until we order and when will out appetizers will be there. Our snotty young waitress in her short black skirt pops off with big attitude and tells us "we can go somewhere else!" Well guess what we did? We got out check and did just that. We also spoke to the manager who asked what we would like him to do? Mr Manager, Sir... That is your job to save the day and the business you work for and the help you employ.. We finally got out last appetizer as we were leaving. Ughhh what a horrible experience, horrific customer service and needless to say we will never return and we will tell all our friends in Eastern Washington and North Idaho to skip the Guilded Unicorn all together. Great food, shity service. I can make great food at home. And we still tipped read more

Came here with a co-worker for dinner. I wasn't that hungry, so I just had a chicken salad, which was ok. I did have a mocktail that was made from lemonade and maybe some peaberry tea. It was good. My coworker had an old fashioned, and she liked it. We also had a pretzel as an appetizer, and it was delicious. It comes with a beer cheese. I did like the ambiance of this place. It is located on the basement, so you go down the stairs from the entrance. It gives off the vibe of a hunter lodge or something. It was a cool experience. read more

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Where do I start? Great ambiance, fairly quiet atmosphere with great lighting; not too dark not too bright. The servers are friendly and attentive. The food is delicious and definitely lives in my head rent free. I would recommend trying the ribs. We also tried the meatloaf and it was actually the best meatloaf I've ever had. Definitely make a reservation for a better experience. read more

Gilded Unicorn - Ribs - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Spokane, Washington

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Good service ,great food excellent atmosphere. dinner was delicious. Waiter was very friendly helped us decide upon many delicious options on the menu. It felt like a speakeasy for wizards from Harry Potter. read more

Tried to dine in few places here in Spokane and they were closed mostly and we finally found this. It was located in a basement and had the dungeon feel since there were no windows and the walls were claded in rock or brick. The food was not bad and had a few inventive nuances in the Northwest Salmon such as wild rice risotto, chicken fried mushrooms, apple relish and blackberry mustard sauce. The salmon itself was rather plain but the accompanying side items made up for it. The brick fired pretzel with gouda fondue & beer mustard was surprisingly spicy with lots of mustard seeds in the beer mustard. read more

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I loved it from hello. The name, the menu, the drink options, the dungeonesque feeling. This is all so cool. We came in at 1820 on a Tuesday night. We were greeted warmly and sat immediately. Everything is well kept. Wood and rocks and wrought iron decor as inside an old castle. The menu is insanely creative and options for everyone. The prices are reasonable. They said the frozen peanut butter dessert is the best seller. We tried the bananas foster bread pudding. It was wonderful. You need a code to get in the bathroom. It's off to the right at the back of the restaurant. read more

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This place is so chill with a very warm ambiance. Really great happy hour food and drink selections, plus amazing service! Emily was absolutely helpful and amazing! I had the pork chop and it was SO DELICIOUS read more

Gilded Unicorn - Porterhouse Pork Chop - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Spokane, Washington

The bocce balls are to die for! Use them to sop up the broth from the steamed clams - yum! And the porterhouse pork chop was cooked perfectly, and the glaze topped it nicely. I'm not a fan of kale but their kale cooked with bacon ... well everything is better with bacon! And ... Alexi is the best bartender/waitperson. ('cuz she put up with our odd requests ) read more

We took a trip to Coeur D'Alene Idaho for a wedding and stumbled upon this place in Spokane, the airport we flew out of. What I loved - The ambiance is cute with unicorn and underground dungeon decor. Service was amazing- I wish I knew our servers name but he was friendly and informative. THE FOOD Best thing by far was actually our appetizer - Bocce rolls, they are 4 rolls cooked perfectly- crispy on the outside with mozzarella and a marinara dipping sauce. Do not come here without ordering this unless you hate bread or yourself For our entrees we had the duck and pancakes and the tater tot casserole. Loved the pancakes, felt the tater tots were maybe a bit pricey. Those were both delicious and unique but I would probably try something new the next time I came . Also, they are open late on fridays and weekends . 5/5 LOVED IT read more

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Coming to the Gilded Unicorn for years and enjoy great food and amazing bartenders! Mahalo Margo read more

Gilded Unicorn - Awaiting our wonderful dinners - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Spokane, Washington

Loved this place. Late night vibes that we all know we love in Spokane, especially downtown. I had never been so I convinced some friends to join me. Our server was amazing. I wish I could remember his name but he honestly did such a great job. We were here for a good time not a long time type of nights and they kept the cocktails going and the appetizers flowin, if you know what I mean. The cauliflower dish, yum. The bacon wrapped appetizer, double yum. The soup, sooo good. The mac and cheese, divine. Such a yummy spot with a dim ambiance and those late night vibes. read more

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Loved the vibes here! Went late night as it was one of the few restaurants open late, and it was still lively with most tables full. We started with the deviled eggs and salmon cakes, accompanied with wine. The cocktail selection is very creative which was great! For our meal, we had the stroganoff and pork chop, which were both excellent. The waitress was very attentive and made sure we kept our wine glasses full, so bonus points there. Overall, great experience and a great selection of food on the menu to satisfy any craving! read more

Gilded Unicorn - Deviled Eggs - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Spokane, Washington

Place was great also. My son and I stopped for a beer and cheese pretzels on the way to pick up our other son at the airport. I forget what the beer was but it was very unique, I am not an IPA guy and seems like every place you go these days, 10 IPAs on tap and no love for the rest of us. This place had a smooth flavorful logger I think is what it was. Also, their staff was really great except for one guy with a lot of tattoos who seemed to have an attitude and acted like we didn't belong there or something like that. But the rest of them were really fun and made the place even better. We really loved the basement vibe and all the brickwork. It all just seem to work. We recommend this place. read more

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We're staying a couple nights in Spokane as part of a larger road trip across 10 states, and we found this place not too far from Hotel Indigo. Both myself (31F) and my mother (60F) loved every part of it. When you first walk in the door, you head down a flight of stairs into what looks like a dungeon, but a warm comfortable one. Very Harry Potter esque! We loved all of the art on the walls and cool light fixtures. We were greeted and seated in a reasonable amount of time. Our waiter was friendly and accommodating. We ordered the Bocce Rolls appetizer and he recommended adding gouda fondue as a dipping sauce - YUM! They were fresh, hot, and delicious. We were in love. Mom and I split the tater tot casserole and the sparkle burger and it was hard to pick a favorite. We would have both again. It was hard to say no to dessert but we were too full to keep indulging. We loved this place and will certainly come back if we're in the area again! read more

I was too excited to EAT tonight's dinner, so I didn't get pictures. So, imagine if your Midwestern grandma learns to make risotto; all the flavor; none of the pretentiousness. WIth PERFECTLY fried chicken thighs, carrots, peas, Peruvian drop peppers, and mushrooms prepared by God himself. They call it Crispy Chicken a la King. I call it MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM. read more

Gilded Unicorn - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Spokane, Washington

We visited the Gilded Unicorn before attending the "Carmina Burana" performance across the street. We were seated in the new "Jazz Lounge." The small Lounge is the disembarkation point of the elevator from the Montvale Hotel. It also contains the Gilded Unicorn's restrooms. The restrooms are opened with a code. So, every few minutes throughout our dinner someone whisked by leaving the elevator or stopped to key in the code for the bathroom, resulting in loud beeping. We ordered the mushroom pot pie, tater tots casserole and deviled eggs. The eggs and tots were pretty tasty. The pot pie was flavorless and the thick crust collapsed in the center. The restaurant proper is quite attractive and the menu deserves exploration. Do yourself a favor and avoid the nasty trap of a "lounge". read more

I have been here about 3 times over the last 4-5 years. The restaurant has consistently remained average. It is close to the Martin Woldson Theater which makes it convenient. I had the meatloaf for the first time. Sadly it was pretty dry. My friend had the Sparkle burger which lacked 'sparkle'. In the past I have had the pork chop which turned out pretty good. The tater tots were good which I guess are hard to damage? I have always found the menu very interesting to read. Very cool comfort foods. The neighboring table had the mac and cheese, and Tater Tot casserole. They felt they could make better at home. Like many places they were short of wait staff, but the waiter worked hard to take care of everyone. I love the ambiance of this restaurant. It is located in the lower level of a building and walled with brick. Perfect for so many things. Now let's bring up the food a notch. read more

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I read the Yelp reviews for the Gilded Unicorn and was looking forward to visiting. When we arrived we were told there would be at least a 20 minute wait, even though there were empty tables. This was do to short staffing. After about 20 minutes we were seated and ordered a number of items off the Happy Hour late night menu. We ordered the Deviled Eggs, Pea Salad, Unicorn Mac & Cheese, Tater Tot Casserole, and the potato chip sundae. Two people ordered two Happy Hour draft beers. Food was a mix of some success and a couple meeeh responses. I enjoyed the Peas Salad but thought everything else fell a little short. What I do respect is that the chef/kitchen staff takes chances with some ambitious dishes that are very creative. When you takes chances, sometimes it works and other times it just doesn't. When the tan came there was multiple overcharges including $19 for two Happy Hour beers that were undrinkable , according to a bartender in our group. An attempt was made to correct the errors, but left another error. .. Our server was excellent and clearly exhausted due to understaffing. I felt bad the meal didn't really work and errors were made, but the staff was trying. read more

Gilded Unicorn - Potato chip sundae - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Spokane, Washington

We liked this place, it super beautiful inside, drinks were awesome and the food was good. It is very expensive though. Only concern is that our waiter lost our debit card, we waited for about 35 mins for our card to come back to us. When we asked our waitress she seemed really confused, and then tried to bill us again. We had to explain that we had already payed. There were only three tables being occupied at the time, it wasn't busy. I ended up going over to where their hostess desk is and looking through the black check folders after our waitress couldn't find our card. I found our debit card myself. Not super happy about staff misplacing it, mistakes happen, but we would have been upset if I hadn't found it. 7/10 read more

The Gilded Unicorn has become a new favorite of ours after one visit! It is a fun atmosphere, feeling as if you are in an old English dungeon pub. The cocktails are unique (and good), the service was great and very helpful in guiding the menu. The server suggested adding Swedish meatballs to my wild mushroom stroganoff and he did not steer me wrong. It was so good! So much rich flavor and the crispy mushrooms on top were so tasty! My husband loved the pork chop and doesn't usually eat kale but kale + bacon....can't go wrong with that. We can't wait to come back to try more of the menu! read more

Gilded Unicorn - Pork chop and Wild Mushroom Stroganoff with added Swedish meatballs - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Spokane, Washington

Ambiance was great and service was too but... Dinners were less than warm, the pork chop was so over cooked we couldn't cut it. The appetizers and drink were fantastic! We asked for a 2nd round and it never arrived. Bummer because it was an spendy dinner for 6! read more

Love the creativity of their menu for both food and drinks! I've been eyeing the mushroom pot pie and house made root vegetable pappardelle, so during this visit I got the pot pie. The vegetables were perfectly cooked in a delicious gravy and the pie crust on top was super yummy. I wanted a kick of protein so they let me add an egg- highly recommend! My husband really enjoyed the tater tot casserole. read more

Gilded Unicorn - Mushroom pot pie + sunny side up egg - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Spokane, Washington

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Only stopped for drinks and dessert but this is an adorable little hidden gem and I can't wait to go back and try more. Had the pecan brownie with walnut ice cream and banana bread pudding. All I can say is amazing!!! Drink offerings were delightful and tasty. Prices reasonable. Service impeccable read more

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Great staff, great atmosphere, pretty good food. Unfortunately, what irks me is that the raspberry lemonade is $8......and no refills.....There is no alcohol in this drink. $8 for a single glass of lemonade. They had to make $7.60 off this one glass of lemonade, it's like robbing a bank right in front of the customer. read more

Gilded Unicorn - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Spokane, Washington

From the moment you walk in the door, you know this is going to be special. It is located in the beautify Montvale building in what used to be the boiler room for the hotel. Unusual art and trinkets adorn the restaurant giving it a homey feel. We were seated across from the bar, which meant we had a terrific vantage point. Now, the menu! We started with cocktails - some were some old-fashioned drinks. I had the O Julius - a drink based on that concoction that was found in malls in the 80s, and it was so tasty. My husband had the Old Fashioned, which involved blow torched orange slices. The restaurant features "vintage" foods - dishes that were popular in the 70s and 80s, maybe earlier, but they all have a modern twist. For our appetizer, we chose deviled eggs. And they were scrumptious with candied bacon and whipped egg yolks. My husband got the duck and waffles, and I ordered the duck stroganoff. His duck had a nice hard fry that left the duck skin crispy with a moist interior. His waffles were light and sweet enough without being overly sugary. My stroganoff was rich with mushrooms and cream, and the duck bits were moist as well. These dishes were great! We ordered dessert to go - the fat Elvis. Waffles topped with peanut butter mousse and bacon bits and banana ice cream. It was packaged perfectly with the banana ice cream in a separate container. The waffles and mousse were on an aluminum sheet in their to-go container to prevent them from getting wet with refrigerator condensation. They reheated well the next day after removing the foil. This was our first meal in Spokane, and we were beyond thrilled. Delicious fare with a great ambiance! read more

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I LOVE this place. I bring every person from out of town here. The atmosphere is beautiful ... AMAZING cocktails. My favorite is the pork chop ... makes my mouth water just thinking about it. It's top of my list and I highly recommend people try it. read more

Great ambiance. Top notch service and amazing food. Hey do whiskey sours the right way. I highly recommend the Gilded Unicorn

The food was wonderful with excellent service. Ambiance is fun. See the model gun above fireplace made from parts of musical instruments. I had the sparkling burger, which I thoroughly enjoyed. I recommend it. The porkchop that my wife was especially good. Enjoy. read more

The cornmeal battered salmon with braised greens was one of the best meals I've had in a long time. Highly recommended. Staff did a fantastic job, the service was impeccable and I was very pleased. If I'm ever in Spokane again, I'd definitely return. read more

After visiting here in the past, I knew I had to bring my family during my graduation weekend. The decor is so different than any other place. I feel like I am at Hogsmeade and the picture frames should be moving. My husband insisted on getting the Pigs in a Blanket and I am glad he did! They were absolutely adorable and delicious. Probably the best version of a pigs in a blanket I have had. My dad had the Duck Salad sliders and chili. He was disappointed with the sliders, he felt like they lacked flavor. He actually enjoyed the side salad a lot. All of us really felt the pickled grapes were a nice touch on the dishes. The pork chop- delicious. Moist and flavorful, just like a pork chop should be. The mac and cheese was delicious but heavy. The kale was good, but I felt like they put a little too much bacon on it- made it too salty. Crispy Asparagus Salad- The fried brussels sprouts were out of this world. Just give me a tray of those please! The rest was yummy too, but the brussels sprouts were the star! My husband got the burger and we were all shocked when it was dusted in gold on the top! Haha, what a surprise. The burger was sadly a let down- the size is more like a slider and the patty is oversized. We personally don't care for the burger that is really tall and hard to take a bite out of. He also felt like the meat was under seasoned. There was a pound of tater tots on the plate though! read more

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This place gets a 5 star only because of the name, decor and creative menu. Service was a little slow, even though we were the only table in there for quite sometime. They did have a happy hour that included beverages AND food, even on a Sunday, so that was cool. Lots of signature house made cocktails, but most of them contained gin or whiskey. Which is fine, if you are into that. Just be warned. I really enjoyed the "o julius". Sustainable presentation with a cardboard straw. I ordered the sparkle burger, which came with garlic housemade chips. Decor is fun, someone else described it as very "Harry Potter". I can see that. Bathrooms are farther away than what you think they are, so plan accordingly. read more

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Surprised to find such nice and cozy spot in Spokane. Cool interior deco, good food, interesting menu, full bar with cool drinks. and decent prices. Recommended. read more

Gilded Unicorn - Interior - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Spokane, Washington

Interesting ambiance, all rock and brick, basement of the Montvale. Service was below average, basic, minimal effort.Spiced Daiquiri cocktail(15$) had a giant ice cube in the glass and if you removed it you might have had 1/4 cup of drink( it was a cheap trick in my bartender book). Pork chop was dry. Shrimp Scampi had 4 lrg shrimp on a bed of noodles, and was missing the shaved parmesan-regggiano cheese. Save yourself and eat elsewhere! Not worth the expense, you work too hard for your dollars! read more

Great space. Excellent food - I had the burger and tots and would order again. Engaging and friendly staff. I rolled in at 8:45 pm on a Sunday and they were happy to serve me. read more

This place is a hidden gem! There's a doorway on the side of the building you go through & follow the stairs down to the host station. The venue is an old building the has be re-purposed into the restaurant giving it a speak easy vibe. The menu is AMAZING and the food is FANTASTIC. The tots with mushrooms was SO good. The meatloaf was a favorite too. read more

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Really nice spot. Great food, well done, fresh stuff. A couple of items you do not ordinarily see on menus in Spokane (duck) and well presented. A serious recommendation! I had some pretty lame service once (server having a bad day, apparently) which docked em a star but I will keep going back read more

This is a fantastic place to grab a cold one, and get some amazing food. The Salmon poke nachos had incredible flavor and a solid crunch and tangy pineapple and spicy aioli. To finish - the peanut butter mousse dessert was divine. This dessert is probably the best dessert I have had in Spokane. I'd say 4.5 stars but Yelp doesn't let us give halfsies. The only thing to be desired is that the fried chicken sliders could be a little larger, but they are excellent. We'll be back for sure! read more

Gilded Unicorn - Salmon poke nachos - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Spokane, Washington