Literally everyone asked about food in Walla Walla said, Go to Hattaways. I can see why Hats has so many fans. We sat at the bar, Libby was attentive and kind. We started with the celery salad which was gorgeous, hazelnuts danced with the julienned celery and the fresh greens were just what we were looking for after a long day of wine. The Waygu Skirt steak was a great entree and the peppercorns were perfectly done, just the right amount. Hattaways was slammed when we were in and I want to shout out the kitchen. From Carlos to the line chefs to the guys washing dishes, you all were rocking. read more

HATTAWAY'S - Waygu Skirt Steak - Southern Near Me - Walla Walla, Washington

We are celebrating my grandson's graduation from Whitman College! This is our last dinner here in Walla Walla! Food was a total surprise! Delicious! We had a private room surrounded by wine bottles. Our waitress was so nice. This is my favorite restaurant so far, having visited Walla Walla for the first time. We were here 4 days trying many restaurants. Food was good in Walla Walla. Thank you! read more

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Delicious food...halibut cheeks & swordfish entrees are excellent. Creative salads. Staff is friendly and service was quick. Very busy spot.

Great customer service from the hostess to our waitress. We enjoyed our dinner and drinks at Hattaway's a great option in Walla Walla! read more

HATTAWAY'S - T-bone Steak - Southern Near Me - Walla Walla, Washington

Hattaway's delivers on every level. The food is beautifully executed with thoughtful flavors, and the ambiance strikes the perfect balance of warm and refined. What truly elevated the experience was the impeccable service--attentive, polished, and genuinely welcoming. A standout dining experience in Walla Walla. read more

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This was a great find thanks to Yelp. On our most recent visit to Walla Walla we found some of our old favorite restaurants closed. Fortunately Hattaway's emerged. We enjoyed the oysters to start. Fried chicken with grits was an excellent version of a southern classic, and Steelhead salmon represented some of the best of the Northwest. The space is cozy, with small close tables. We struck up a conversation about wine with the table next to us. Service was prompt and helpful. Attaway Hattaway's. read more

A nice change from the usual fare in downtown- emphasizing comfort food. It mostly works with one big exception. Started with sweet corn beignets that were perfect - moist and hearty at the same time and a guilty pleasure. The sticky ribs were another winner - super tasty with a nice char, and sweet Asian sesame style sauce. The Cucumber Celery salad with poached figs was delightful- drizzled celery was a great compliment to the richness of the wine -poached figs. Where it went awry was the Halibut cheeks over grits (more of a creamy polenta). The cheeks were skillet charred - like no halibut cheek should ever be cooked, as this is a delicate part of the halibut that is easy to overcook. They also had a fishy taste that wrecked the otherwise creamy polenta. The crème fraish addition couldn't save it. It would've been far better with shrimp. Better to stick to the chicken, steaks, or pork chops that merit the missing star. I'd go so far as to recommend dropping the halibut cheeks from the menu as it doesn't work with the otherwise stellar options. Next time we'll try out the other mains. Service was terrific - friendly and prompt, and servers knew the menu and drinks well. read more

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Beautiful restaurant with pretentious pricing. We strolled in to try their desserts after dinner down at another establishment, based on Yelp review. The hostess was friendly and sat us in their over flow seating area. We visited at 7:30 which is peak Friday night diner, I guess. Our sever was friendly, helpful and patient. We ordered a couple Amaro Nanino (after dinner drinks), a bread pudding and salmon puffs. The salmon puffs tasted very fishy and maybe not so fresh. Not sure where the fish is sourced. The bread was delicious and devoured quickly. The restaurant seems like a local favorite. This traveler is a little skeptical. read more

HATTAWAY'S - Carmel Bread Pudding - Southern Near Me - Walla Walla, Washington

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Wowza.... I had the best fish of my life at Hattaway's. The southern-style steelhead was absolutely incredible-perfectly cooked, full of flavor, and so fresh. The seasoning was spot on, and it melted in my mouth. The atmosphere was just as great, with friendly service and a cozy vibe. And if you're a fan of dessert, the Heath Bar bread pudding is a must-try- rich, indulgent, and the perfect way to end the meal. I can't recommend this place enough. I'll definitely be back! read more

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Wow, this place is amazing. I made a reservation for four for my wife's birthday and we were lucky enough to be seated in the wine room - a glassed off room where we got to play our own music over blue tooth. It's a working wine room where- servers came in and out to grab bottles when guests ordered them, which was fun to watch. We all had a cocktail and then shared a bottle of wine. The cocktails were all lovely and well-balanced and there was a great selection of Walla Walla wines. We started with the pimento for an appetizer - don't skip this - it was a taste bomb of flavor. I had the pork collar for my main which was awesome with the crispy rice. Everyone else had the chicken schnitzel which they thoroughly enjoyed. We split the bread pudding for dessert which was delicious - hearty and sweet without being cloying. Service was pleasant and prompt. Go! read more

HATTAWAY'S - Wine room - Southern Near Me - Walla Walla, Washington

AMBIANCE (5/5): We had a group of 7 people and got lucky enough to sit in their wine room! It's soundproof and such a cool vibe surrounded by all the best wines in the restaurant. WE ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT. SERVICE (4/5): Service was great! They were very attentive and brought out the food very quickly. FOOD (5/5): $18 STICKY RIBS: They were crispy on the outside & delicious! Felt Asian inspired? $19 ROASTED OYSTERS: AMAZING! I usually don't like hot oysters, but the crispy panko breadcrumbs & mayo aioli were a great combo. LOVED! $15 CELERY PARMESAN SALAD: sounded weird, but it was only HALF CELERY + HALF ARUGULA. Very refreshing. $29 SHRIMP FRIED RICE: one of the BEST fried rice I've had anywhere & I've had a lot! Trust me & order this. $30 UMAMI STEELHEAD: WOW! This was amazing! Highly recommend if you feel like a lighter option. $31 SPAETZLE & SUNDAY SAUCE: this was my least favorite dishes. It was pasta with ragu sauce pretty much. I'd pass on this one. MKT$ BONE-IN RIBEYE: this was good, but I thought the steelhead was better! Just depends what you're in the mood for. Shareable! Ours was 24 ounces. OVERALL (4.5/5): I was HIGHLY IMPRESSED with every single dish that came out here. I literally flew in the GEORGIA the same day I tried this restaurant, found out the owners are originally from Savanah, GA. Opened up this restaurant with a Southern flare and it was better than most of the restaurants I've eaten in Georgia. BRAVO! Highly recommend this spot. Please go here! Keep up the great work. I'll be back. read more

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In a town known for its fine wines and small-town charm, Hattaway's on Alder brings something unexpected -- a taste of the South polished with Northwest finesse. Tucked just off Walla Walla's main drag, the restaurant hums with the low, steady confidence of a kitchen that knows exactly who it is and what it wants to say. The evening begins with a plate of Frog Hollow tomato salad, a vibrant ode to late summer - thick slices of sun-warmed heirloom tomatoes glistening with olive oil, finished with just enough salt and herbs to let their natural sweetness sing. Alongside, the sweet corn beignets arrive like little golden clouds, crisp on the outside and tender within, served with a touch of honey butter that walks the line between indulgent and irresistible. Salads here are far from an afterthought. The celery Parmesan salad is a masterclass in restraint - cool, crisp ribbons of celery tossed with shards of nutty cheese and a whisper of lemon, refreshing the palate between bites. For mains, the pan-seared halibut cheeks prove why this humble cut deserves star billing. Delicately caramelized, the fish yields to the fork with buttery softness, resting on a bed of seasonal vegetables that taste as though they were harvested that morning. The chicken & grits, meanwhile, is Southern comfort at its most elevated - perfectly fried chicken paired with creamy, stone-ground grits that soak up a savory jus with soulful abandon. And just when you think you can't manage another bite, dessert arrives: the Deschutes Black Butte Porter bread pudding. Dense, dark, and lush with malty richness, it's the kind of sweet ending that makes you linger long after the plates have been cleared -- a quiet, contemplative finish to a meal that feels deeply rooted yet refreshingly modern. At Hattaway's, hospitality isn't just a gesture; it's a rhythm -- one that invites you to slow down, savor, and be reminded that good food, when made with heart, always tells a story. read more

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This is about as good as any restaurant you'd find in a cosmopolitan city. Walla Walla is fortunate to have such quality and attention to detail. The Old Fashioned was excellent and the bartender was more than attentive. We were at the bar so we could watch the parade of apps and dinner plates appear from the kitchen. I would make sure to put this place on your radar if you've never been to this area. Oh, I almost forgot about the dessert. I won't even try to describe it but it was probably the best dessert of the year and maybe the best of 2024 as well. Keep up the great work all of you wonderful people making it happen at Hattaway's! read more

Our first dinner in Walla Walla based on Yelp reviews and we were not disappointed. 7PM reservation on their street side patio to watch the sun go down. I mentioned my wife's birthday and there was a card on the table and a small glass of sparkling wine at the end of the dinner. Friendly responsive service. Generous wine pour of Chardonnay (on tap) for $10. Sticky ribs were delicious but wish there could have been 6 instead of 5 so we could evenly divide them. 1st 2 courses came quickly but it took a while to get our entrees. The definitely deserve all the good reviews they have received. read more

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This is my first 3-star rating in quite a while. : ( The food was very good. The sweet corn beignets were so good. Light, not oily, with a wonderful slightly spicy honey butter. The Frog Hollow Tomato Salad had very tasty heirloom tomatoes with a pecan vinaigrette that I ate with a spoon before turning in the plate. The celery salad was unique and delicious. Our entree was the Citrus Glazed Sterlhead which was cooked to perfection on top of a really interesting green (herb) rice. Finally the Black Butte Porter Bread Pudding with a whisky glaze was hot, moist and delicious. BUT the portions were a little on the small side and the pacing was awful. Our salads arrived 95 minutes after we sat down, the entrees didn't arrive for another 30 minutes after that even though we asked our waiter to put those orders in early - while we were still waiting for the salads. The waiter apologized a couple of times but didn't do anything to address the situation until the end of the meal when he brought a champagne toast on the house for the "small hiccup" with our meal. Since we told him at the beginning of the meal that we weren't going to drink that night this added no value to the meal - we left the champagne untouched. While our waiter is not responsible for a slow kitchen, he could have reached out to the manager (who also should have been aware of the situation with the kitchen) and how it was affecting the diners. read more

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Started the evening with cocktails, then dinner & dessert. Everyone was accommodating, pleasant, and efficient, until we had finished our dinner, but still drinking our wine...The waitress dropped off the bill and told us we needed to leave as the next reservation was waiting for the table, I still had a full glass of wine! She then kept coming by to encourage us to finish by looking at her watch! when I'm out to a nice restaurant I don't like to be rushed. (We were there less than 2 hrs) So dinner was delicious, but if you actually like too enjoy your food without having to scarf it down, this would not be the place to come. read more

Dinner here was such a wonderful way to wrap up a day of tasting in Walla Walla! The table ordered oysters and Brussels sprouts to start and the Brussels sprouts were so good that we ended up getting 3 more orders. They are pure magic! I got the shrimp fried rice and it was crunchy, flavorful, and incredible. I LOVED it! They had plenty of gluten free and pescatarian options on the menu, but my vegetarian friends mostly ordered starters. We wished the wine list would have been a bit more lengthy or impressive given the location of the restaurant, we had a hard time finding something we liked and our waitress didn't know what would pair with our meal. It feels like they could have had some pre selected wine pairings or something due to the nature of the restaurant. The service was okay! Our server was kind but did get a few things confused. We were a big group, so didn't really mind and were patient about this. I would totally come back for the food! read more

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Everyone said go to Hattaways when you're in Walla Walla and they were not wrong! The food and service here are top notch! Glad we added this to our itinerary because this place did not disappoint! If I'm ever back in Walla Walla I will be returning read more

it started out fine then the service became hostile for no good reason, due to her the bartender and servers leaning into personal tendencies which were petty and unprofessional, dramatically affecting the atmosphere throughout read more

Shrimp etouffee's creamy spice and chicken & grits perfection shone at Hattaway's--local bounty elevated rustic dishes amid cozy downtown charm. Wine pairings nailed it; attentive staff handled our group seamlessly despite lines. Must for wine country diners! read more

Always a stop for me when I'm in town. They have an amazing & unique menu with a full bar with some great bourbons. The food is always prepared perfectly and staff always amazing. read more

seating was a bit too intimate with the neighboring tables, but that's easily forgiven because the food is so amazin!!

Great food great wine great service great variety of manual items, nice wine selection

Great service. Tiny portions. Average quality of meal. Over priced pork shoulder and mashed potatoes. Chocolate pudding for desert. One visit was my last. read more

Beautiful spot to dine or have cocktails. We stopped in without a reservation and the seated us for some drinks and snacks. The service was fantastic and 5 stars. We ordered our drinks, had the snacks and enjoyed the vibe the place offers. One of the best in WW. read more

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Incredibly flavorful and expertly created food. The menu had a nice variety and the serving size was perfect. We sat outside with our pup at our feet and the server immediately brought out water and a treat for her. We ordered the celery salad, broccoli, fries, and had the shrimp risotto. I was so full that I declined dessert, but we probably will go back tomorrow on our way out of town. It was that good! read more

We were in town to visit family and what a treat we found .. Hathaway's !! The beef cheeks with pasta was delicious, the shrimp risotto was yummy as well . Abi our server was delightful and helpful. Really a cute little place with some outdoor space for warmer weather. Would definitely recommend and go back !! read more

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Nice place. The food was really delicious, the Spaetzle was my favorite. All of the dishes we ordered were super super rich, so definitely only need this every once and a while. Make sure to get a reservation during their busier months. read more

HATTAWAY'S - Pimento cheese crostini - Southern Near Me - Walla Walla, Washington

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Just returned here and it is every bit as good if not better. Got the steak this time and a bunch of different appetizers. If you haven't eaten here, you should. read more

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Loved the food and hospitality here! We had the tomato salad and tuna dip as apps and the halibut cheeks for dinner! So tasty!

Everything was 5 stars. The rib eye was perfect. The salad was great. The seasonings were done to perfection. My wife and I came over from the Seattle area and were looking for a nice place to celebrate 50 years of marriage. We couldn't have been happier with the service and food ! We were recently eating at one of the premier steak restaurants in Seattle and Hattaway's put them to shame. read more

Love the oysters. Highly recommend. The service is great, ditto for the food and atmosphere. Definitely a cool restaurant.

Went on our anniversary! We sat at the bar and the bartender was so kind and friendly. We ordered a couple items off the menu. After we were ready for our bill the bartender had grabbed a congratulation card and had all of the staff sign it. They also provided 2 glasses of champagne. We felt so loved! read more

Hattaway's is absolutely outstanding. Food is creative and delicious. Wait staff is friendly and do an excellent job. This place is a must when you visit WW. It's busy as it deserves to be. We'll read more

Cute little bar with the friendliest bar tender. Some wines on tap but they weren't cold enough for us. Cocktails were on the high end price wise. We were given some complimentary pickles that were delicious! We promptly ordered our meals and our food came out quick. The flavors of both our entrees were a home run for us. While we loved our experience here two glasses of wine and two entrees was quite expensive at $120. We enjoyed our time here though and would go back and recommend to others! read more

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The meal was a real mixed bag. Appetizers: ribs were spectacular, steelhead "dip" was ok but rather bland. Dinner: pork collar again fabulous but it was served with a fried rice "patty" that was hard as a rock, couldn't bust through it with a knife. The pork was topped with a cilantro and cucumber salad, I expected the cilantro to garnish the cucumber but instead there was a mound of it like it was a salad green so was quite inedible. Service was excellent and the place is super cute, they just need to get all parts of the meal to be as good as the meat. read more

Pretty good flavors in apps, salads, mains and desserts, however drinks and service were just ok in my experiences at Hattaway's. I love southern cuisine, and have lived in the south, so I understand there are challenges to recreating some dishes when you're in southeast Washington. Definitely make a reservation and try the bread pudding. read more

The food in Walla Walla did not disappoint! What we got : Brussel sprouts, fries, pimento cheese, and the garlic spatzle. The food was more than enough for the both of us, and we even had to take some home. I got the modern love cocktail which was delicious. We finished off with the chocolate torte which was amazing!! High recommend all, but I think you can skip the fries for a more noteworthy dish. Our favorite was the Brussels Sprouts. Vegetarian friendly?: yes, there were good options. Be warned that they don't do a lot of substitutions in the meat dishes for veggies because the chefs don't want to compromise the flavor which was fair Service: Ana was awesome! She was friendly and even gave us complimentary champagne toasts. Reservation: yes make one in advance! We had one at 645 on a Sunday and it was still packed in there. Overall a great restaurant and great way to end our Walla Walla trip! read more

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Finally made it to Hattaway's and enjoyed our visit. I loved the tomato salad and smoked oysters. The summer corn was good, but had a bit too much aoili. My friends enjoyed the Ettouffe and duck confit fried rice. (I'm a pescatarian, so I didn't try these dishes.) read more

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Food was amazing-started with the smoked oysters, the ragu for the entree and finishing off with the bread pudding. Service by Ana R- she was very pleasant, attentive and funny! Note on the bread pudding: they use Heath bars in lieu of raisins and a bourbon caramel sauce to die for! (Espresso martini was just ok in my opinion.) read more

HATTAWAY'S - Smoked oysters in olive oil with Japanese mayo and toast... delicious! (I'm not a big oyster fan but THIS I would order again.) - Southern Near Me - Walla Walla, Washington