*still sitting in the restaurant* This was a recommendation from a friend of ours and my husband and I haven't stopped talking about how absolutely incredible the food was. We tried each others dishes and truly couldn't decide which was better. I got the pan chicken and mashed potatoes and my husband got the duck breast. My husband isn't a huge potato guy and practically licked the bowl clean. Just to top it off the service was great. Our waitress was so helpful and our hostess filled our glasses I swear as soon as we took a drink which I appreciated. Absolutely magnificent!! Will 100% be back. read more

Hay J's Bistro - Duck breast - Seafood Near Me - Liberty Lake, Washington

Foods great. Small but Comfortable place. Service was spot on! Also, Good for Gluten Free options! read more

The food was good but expensive for gas station parking lot ambiance when lake or river view restaurants are not that far away with equal quality food and better views . Menu posted online is out of date. Medallion's online menu $28; at restaurant $51. A cocktail is $17. read more

Wow. The best steak I have ever had in all my 60 years. The 8 oz tenderloin (medium rare) was amazing. Great flavor, cooked just right and so tender and juicy. Service was perfect. This restaurant had great ambiance and character. Menu was plentiful. Will definitely go again and take guests. read more

Great food. Great service but expect higher prices. The quality of food is great though.

Great food and people. Local vibe and good selections. Meet quality is the best. And I'm typing more to get to 85 characters. read more

Love love love this spot. Everything on the menu is good! I've always had good service too.

Great service, casual but classy atmosphere, insane menu and great cocktails, experienced servers. Shellfish Pappardelle and Ribeye was excellent. read more

front desk could not find reservation name! super noisy environment. Meal was okay but expensive. Parking was very limited! not returning

We love Hay J's! We always eat there on our way from Central Coast CA to Montana!The food is always excellent and the service great! This year we ate outside on their patio with our dog, and everything was great! Our server was Megan, and she was friendly, efficient, and adorable! This place is definitely a winner! read more

Best place in all of Spokane/CDA for lunch and dinner. The staff is always super friendly, and the food is fantastic. If you can get here for lunch, they have a killer lunch menu. Love, love, love this place read more

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Tash was amazing! Great service and food always on point . Liberty lakes hidden gem ! read more

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Enjoy a date night here occasionally. Haven't had a bad experience yet. Thumbs up! Would recommend but place is small on a busy Friday or Saturday call ahead. read more

Absolutely amazing service food and ambience. I sat in The bar area by myself and truly had a fabulous time.

Good God that was amazing ! Clams were absolutely perfect and ribeye and fries were outstanding

My friend and I came here during Inlander Restaurant week and were happy we did. A few things to know: 1) It's in the same building as a gas station, but not IN the gas station. 2) They own the restaurant next door, which is where they make the breads and desserts. 3) They own the Butcher Block, where they also source their meats. 4) The parking lot is small. My friend and I were able to try their Halibut Cake, Blackened Bleu Tender Tips, and Parmesan Crusted Halibut. The atmosphere was great and our server was attentive. read more

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My husband and I were in the Liberty Lake area and decided to try Hay J's Bistro because of the great reviews. We arrived at about 3:30 so unbeknownst to us, we were given a lunch menu. We wondered why the menu was not very extensive but we didn't ask. We both ordered the grilled chicken sandwich with marinara sauce on a ciabatta roll and a side of fries. The sandwich was tasty but nothing special. The fries were cut thin and they were good. We both asked for water which was infused with pineapple and berry flavor but we couldn't really taste either one. We may or may not try Hay J's again. read more

This is the best restaurant around. It's odd that it's connected to a gas station but really is a total sleeper. The food is fresh and local, service is good, and staff is generally friendly. It's a little expensive but worth it. You can't go wrong with any of the appetizers. Lunch is a better deal. read more

Not sure if it truly is three stars but. Went to Hay J's with my wife and two kids for dinner. My braised beef pasta dish was good. My Sons chicken dish was good. My wife's beef Medallions not so much. The meat was very tough and took some time to chew. Her whipped potatoes lack flavor and were not enjoyable. Her vegetables were grossly over cooked. My daughter is gluten intolerant so she ordered the beef tenderloin with a side Caesar salad with out croutons, figuring it would come with the whipped potatoes. It did not, and it didn't come with vegetables. The Caesar salad wasn't a Caesar salad. It was some other salad with at looked like chopped kale with a bland vinaigrette and a gross amount of onions. Cocktails were good but food lacked love. Not sure we will return again. read more

Last night's dinner just wasn't what we are used to from Hay J's. We ordered the Medallions but they were completely drowned in Gorgonzola. Could taste nothing else. We also had a wild mushroom appetizer that was fantastic two tasty desserts and two power house martinis... really too strong. But as much as we bragged to our guests how much we loved this place it just didn't live up to the hype we gave them. Wife had chicken Marsala risotto and she said it was very unremarkable as well. I feel terrible giving this review of such a nice place. read more

Wonderful and consistent! A bit pricey though .... Halibut is always wonderful, great cocktails and steaks read more

Had an unexpected lunch and it was great food and great service. Had the streak bites and fries.

Fancy dining at a gas station, you say? Yup! And you won't be disappointed! I've been to Hay J's before years ago with my manager and my lead. This time I took a couple of my engineers who are also working in the area. They thought I was joking, clearly the joke was on them! We walked in (early) without reservations, and I think we were lucky to get in. Soon after the restaurant was super busy. So I would recommend making reservations, otherwise you can dine solo in the small bar area. The menu is small, but the dishes they serve are well thought out! Both times I've come through I've had nothing but great food! Recently we ordered the Ahi Poke as an appetizer. I also ordered the soup du jour (I was hungry), which was a white bean soup with pancetta and kale, and absoultely delicious! I'm pretty sure I could have that as my entree, if I requested, it was that good! For my entree, I had the Parmesan crusted Halibut, it was on a bed of basmati rice and topped with a lemon-thyme butter creme. I cleaned that plate! Service was great! I was glad they weren't hovering around and we never felt rushed (we actually stayed there for 3 hours)! If I'm in the Spokane Valley, I'll likely pay a visit here every time! read more

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Every time we go there food is excellent and service is too. This is one of the most welcoming and consistent restaurants in town. Only downside is they run out of food sometimes read more

Hey Jay, is the best restaurant in Spokane and Coeur d'Alene the food is simply outstanding. The seafood pasta is over the top. The Parmesan halibut is the best I have ever had. I highly recommend the steak best with the Gorgonzola sauce. The salads are unique and everyone it will rave about the opportunity to eat in a restaurant in a strip mall that is five stars do it read more

Excellent food and surprisingly nice atmosphere inside. Great place to eat without having to go into the city.

Everything is always so good here. You can't go wrong with anything you order. They used to have Ahi on the menu as a regular menu item. They have now taken off and offer as their special sometimes. I was very bummed about this, it was always my go to!! read more

Liked this place so much the first time we purposely stayed in Liberty Lake on a follow up trip just so we could go to Hay J's again. And it was just as good the second time. The halibut is simply dreamy: I had it both times. My husband enjoyed 2 different versions of risotto. Excellent service and a cozy atmosphere. read more

My wife and I had dinner at Hay Js a few nights ago. This and their sister place next door called Piccolo are "go tos" for us. We usually split one of their risottos because they're rich and filling. That paired with their excellent bread appetizer and a good glass of wine made a great dinner. Can't wait until it gets a little warmer so we can sit on their deck. Service is great and the food is awesome. Excellent place for a very pleasant dinner. read more

Great Liberty Lake restaurant. Amazing food! I have been there about six times now and haven't been disappointed yet!

I love Hay J's !!! My husband and I had dinner last night and everything was perfect! I had the seafood Cobb (my favorite) and he had the scallops! My husband does not like his veggies crunchy, prefers very soft, so he always ask for mushy veggies when we go out. Last night was the 1st time the chef got it right!!! We also had the clams, everything was on point! Drinks were delicious! 1st time my husband cleaned his plate in a very long time!!! Waitress was amazing and very friendly! We will definitely be back again! read more

Has earned the new top spot for crusted halibut. It's always been one of my favorite seafood dishes and my bar is set very high. Very flavorful seasoning and crust and top notch fish quality. I've had quite a few dishes off their menu and have never been disappointed. They definitely get busy and fill up quick, so I'd recommend reservations. read more

I love Hay J's!! The ambiance is exquisite. The service is attentive and engaging. I also don't think there's a better location in the greater spokane area for a such a vast variety of entrees. If I had to make one change or critique anything about this professional establishment it would be to have coors light on tap!! I mean what are we even doing here?? #dobetter! But other then that it's a 5 out of 5 for me!! read more

We called ahead for a party of 8 and were well accommodated! We were immediately sat, and given waters, but after that no one came. It was about 15-20 minutes until one person from our party got up and found us a server. Other than that service the rest of the night was decent, and the food was amazing. They have amazing salads, bolognese, and love their complementary sourdough bread. read more

Excellent food and service! Cozy atmosphere & Great wine. I brought my visiting friends here from San Diego, they told me it was the best Ribeye steak they had ever had. Go figure ... Needless to say our dining experience was a hit! read more

Very Good food, slow service. No sense of urgency. For instance bread for soup. Ketchup for fries. Not just our table but tables around us as well. Be sure you have time to spare. read more

The food and service were wonderful as always but we did have a long wait for our table even though we had a rez.

When I walked in, the staff was great, as was the vibe. "The table will be a minute but can I get you a beer while you wait?" I ordered the steamed clams appetizer. The clams and broth were off the charts good! The accompanying bread was ok. It would have been great, but they over thought it with all the melted cheese. Regardless, that was the best choice of the evening. For entrees, I got the chicken Marsala Risotto. My wife got the scallops. The risotto was overpowered with spices (especially fennel and salt. The scallops we great but, again too salty. When they bring the entrees, you normally expect the server to come check if there is anything you need. That did not happen. Very nice server but that was a mistake. I have to say, when dinner was over, the follow up service was great and prompt. read more

A small gem but worth a try! We went for lunch and ordered the Arabcini appetizer (so amazing that we ordered a second one), the steak sandwich and the French dip. All we're absolutely delicious! Will definitely be back. read more

We have enjoyed HayJay's for many years. It's such a surprise to have good meals at a service station strip mall, but there it is. Sometimes it's a little loud for me. It depends where we are seated. Cocktails are excellent; and the menu is well-varied. The food is usually very good, but I've had two poor meals there in a row. My husband's were fine. What does that say, I wonder. Owell, I hope it's better next time. read more