Quite possibly the best patio in Spokane. Always delicious and thoughtful food. Great service. Great wine list.

Service was great, food was excellent. I had the scallops... so good! My friend had the vegetarian meatloaf. He commented multiple times about how good it was! Excellent! read more

Real disappointment. Took my girl out for a treat on a Friday night. Reservation for Friday at 7 and walked into a restaurant that was more than half empty. Should have been my first clue. We had a lettuce wrap appetizer that was crazy salty. We chose entrees that we could share that were both pasta based. One was poor and one was pretty good (for Olive Garden.) Two star food at a five star price. Ambience was nice and service was good. read more

While on foot, randomly stumbled upon this restaurant while in search of pho, but the menu outside drew me in. Simple lunch menu items made for an easy decision, decided upon the lemon grass seafood curry. The lunch portion was just right for me. LOTS of seafood including large prawns, scallops, and clams. This curry is not your usual "Indian" curry, but it was just as flavorful. It went nicely with white rice. I bet a glass of wine would also go well with this meal. I would've given this experience a 5 star, but I didn't get any bread. At first I thought bread wasn't served at lunch, but some tables got bread while those with less than 2 people at a table, didn't get bread. Of course I could've asked, but I decided I didn't need to intake more calories than necessary. Street parking, but probably easier to get here by foot since it's located in downtown Spokane and right next to the famous Riverfront Park. Service and ambiance were good. Quite a few people did take-out orders. Overall, I'd come back and recommend this place to others. read more

Mizuna - Dining area. - New American Near Me - Spokane, Washington

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Extraordinary food and an impeccable atmosphere. The lamb was absolutely flawless, truly one of the best date spots in the city. read more

I'm honestly shocked that this place has such great reviews. I love vegan/vegetarian food and typically have a great experience eating out, so I was super excited to try this place while in Washington. Decor is cute and they're very clean, which I liked upon entering. We got the spinach arancini (which was fantastic) for our appetizer. The drinks we got were also amazing...but then it all went downhill from there! The polenta dish we ordered along with the roast beef were inedible. We felt so bad because our waiter was so nice, that we legit asked for a to go bag and tossed the food out as soon as we left the restaurant lol. read more

Straight up: this was one of the most extraordinary dinners of my life. We were part of a group that pretty much invaded the restaurant that night. All of us had reservations. My portion of the group had about 15 people in it. Our table was ready when we arrived and our server/bartender was awesome. She handled us with strategy and compassion. I was surrounded by foodie friends who were willing to pass their plates so we all had the chance to sample things. This was heavenly. We also ordered all vegetarian, and everything was so expertly cooked, I didn't miss meat one bit. Drink: Pimm's champagne cocktail. I was adventurous in ordering this, and I liked it! First plates: Cheese plate: this was what i contributed. I do wish they had named or labeled the cheeses, but that was one minor blip. Everything was delicious. The almonds in fig jam were an extraordinary complement to the cheese and airy crackers. Spinach Arancini: I had never had these sort of meatless metaballs before, but wow. Savory and delicious. I would order these again in a heartbeat. Field Roast and Shiitake Mushroom Lettuce Wraps: Absolutely delicious. Grilled Ginger Tofu Salad: I am typically not a fan of grilled tofu. I don't know how the chef did it, but this tofu was amazing. The salad was great too--I loved the surprise ginger kick. Main dishes: Herbed, Grilled Polenta (shiitake and portobello mushrooms, sautéed swiss chard, gorgonzola cream sauce): this was my main dish. My word. I had to take bites, close my eyes, and absorb the goodness. Everything--taste and texture--melded together in a blissful way. House-Made Parisienne Gnocchi: The best gnocchi I have had in my life. It melted in my mouth. Cauliflower and Eggplant Samosas: Very good. Like the sample of salad, it had a nice ginger kick in the sauce. House special of alfredo: the noodles were tender and amazing. I think I also had some bites of risotto cake and maybe the ratatouille that were passed from down the table. Things started to blur after a while. The one thing I can say without question: everything was delicious. Whatever it was. Our server knew that we had to hurry to the Hugo Awards after dinner. As we ate our main entrees, she asked if we wanted dessert; that way she could get those ready to go and have our checks ready as well. This woman was brilliant. Considering how many of us there were, it was really impressive how quickly she handled the checks. I ordered a bread pudding to share because I am on a Bread Pudding Quest here on Yelp. Mind you, I had this ordered to-go so I didn't have the ice cream... which is probably good, since I avoid heavy dairy like that. Therefore, I judge the bread pudding solely on its own and found it to be excellent. Perfect taste and texture in the melded bread, and the syrup and pecans complemented it wonderfully. A friend ordered a chocolate torte to go as well. That was also fantastic--deep, rich, and a chocololic's dream. I ate meals at many good places around Spokane, at various price points, and my visit to Mizuna was the absolute highlight. I am genuinely grateful for how they handled our large party and how they prepared their food. It wasn't just a meal, but an experience. read more

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Serendipity led us to Mizuna for dinner on a Tuesday night a couple of weeks ago when passing through Spokane and we found the restaurant of our choice was closed. Weren't we lucky after all?! We enjoyed an evening of very good food and top notch service at a good value price for the quality of the Mizuna experience. Paying Mizuna the highest traveler compliment, we'd go back and also recommend it to others. HOW IT WORKS: Mizuna was apparently a vegetarian restaurant that has now evolved to omnivore service too. As a result, there are two menus offered - the vegetarian one, which also has vegan options, and the omnivore menu. Some items, like vegetable based salads, appear on both menus. Some options, like the flat-bread starter, appear on both menus with modifications (as in with prosciutto on the omnivore menu and with walnuts on the vegetarian menu). Most items are specific to one menu or the other giving a diner many wonderful choices. Nightly dinner specials are two and on the night we visited one was vegan (baked tofu with a pecan pesto) and one was a salmon dish. For meat eaters who might read this review, we also pass along that another diner told us the steak he ordered was "perfect". FOOD: We ordered from both menus and enjoyed every dish (as follows), in particular the clams which were an abundant serving in wonderfully flavored broth and served with both a spoon to use to sip the broth and bread to dunk! We shared... ...warm baguette with house-made rosemary infused olive oil (compliments of the house) ...clams steamed in sake with lime, basil, shallots and garlic ...flat bread with blue cheese, and pear topped with perfectly dressed mixed greens ...free form lasagna of fresh pasta noodles, grilled summer veggies and goat cheese ...key lime pie in a cashew nut crust SERVICE: Top notch service was provided by Wiley, who was great about serving our choices in separate courses and with share plates, as we requested, and in perfectly paced timing. A restaurant experience can be made or broken by the service, and the service provided by Wiley at Mizuna was one of those "makes it" examples. BEVERAGES: Our meal also included a good caipirinha (made from cachaca...any bar with cachaca assures one full point right out of the gate) and a glass of decent Washington state blended red wine at a reasonable price. VALUE: Good value too as the bill before tax was $66...only $33 each...and could have been much reduced if we'd opted to forgo beverages and dessert. The point is, Mizuna accommodates many budget levels. AMBIANCE: We posted photos to help with orientation for interior comments, as we agree with other Yelp reviewers that there are some chinks in the armor here as it relates to ambiance. As you enter you'll be in the main dining room and the bar is to the right. Some seating in both rooms faces the bathroom door which, as another reviewer said, isn't the best set up. But it is what it is in the limited space. The bar is more noisy but seems more "the happening" space while the main room is quieter. There are a couple of window tables in the bar and another in the main room. Aim for those if you have the option. DRAWBACK:: Located downtown and parking can be a bear. read more

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It's rare that I have a meal this good. I started out splitting the crispy pork belly. The pork itself was incredibly savory with a favorable meat-to-fat ratio and a perfect crispy yet chewy texture. The cornichon remoulade actually stole the show for me, buttery and tangy. If I could buy a jar of that I would in a heartbeat. For my main course I ordered the pan roasted pork rib chop, which was huge and cooked all the way through while staying juicy and soft to the tooth. The broccolini made me want more veggies for the first time in my life. The dish had pineapple chunks imbued with jalapeño spice. I was full at the end of the meal. This is one of the few places with a similar price tags that I've felt are still a good value. I'd definitely eat here again. read more

Mizuna - Pork rib chop - New American Near Me - Spokane, Washington

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Excellent service for our large group- very attentive to our every need and very prompt with all the dishes delivered. A great spot with lots of options and a whole vegetarian menu and well as dishes for those with other dietary restrictions. Lovely spot for a team dinner outing in Spokane and would be a great date spot too. read more

We had a birthday dinner for our daughter here. Had been coming to Mizuna every time we are in Spokane for business or visiting family. They have started to have two menus one vegetarian and one non vegetarian. We ordered our food from vegetarian menu. The lettuce wraps were great, the salads were dry and nothing special. The pasta dishes were good. Our waitress was very polite and attentive throughout the dinner. We were seated right next to door and even though it is not the main entrance guests kept using the door and both bringing cold air and shaking our table. Other than that it was a nice dinner we enjoyed. The atmosphere and ambiance here relax and laid back. The walls are either exposed brick or red plasters with some paintings hanging. The tables are white marble read more

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Just finished one of the best meals I've had in a long while at Mizuna. Everything was perfect. We were seated quickly, service was friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful; the menu was interesting and filled with great options, and there's a second fully vegan menu. Our pork tenderloin was delicious -- the chef found a way to make to make these pork medallions, bacon, brussel sprouts, sweet onion, and a butternut squash absolutely sing. The wine menu was decent and the dessert menu looked amazing (we were too stuffed to partake). And it's relatively reasonable -- when the bill came I felt like we just had a meal that could have costed considerably more. read more

This is my favorite place to dine alone at the bar. The ambiance, food, and service are always top-notch, and I've never had a bad experience. I highly recommend this spot for anyone looking for a great place to dine alone. The atmosphere is perfect for solo diners, and the bar staff is always friendly and welcoming. Overall, I give this restaurant a 5/5 rating for ambiance, food, and service. read more

My husband and I went here the night after our wedding. It was delicious and service was great!

Amazing service, great food, best espresso martinis in town! The ambiance in the restaurant is perfect for a date night or even just a night out with friends! read more

Pretty good selection of gluten free options. We tried cashew roasted avocado, tomato basil soup and pear with coconut ice cream. All were pretty good, including the service. Slightly expensive, but worth it. read more

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Waited 40 minutes after ordering for the food to arrive, and when it did, it was quite underwhelming. The menu descriptions of the dishes sound wonderful, but the chef just couldn't execute. It's not that the food was bad, but rather "meh". And, for the prices they charge, you should get better than meh... Also, we arrived 15 minutes before our reservation time and were told that our table wasn't ready. I scanned the restaurant (which is not that large) and saw 4 empty tables, but thought "Ok, those are for other parties yet to arrive". After checking back in with the hostess after our reservation time, those same 4 tables were empty, and they sat us at one of them. So, they weren't waiting for a table they had earmarked for us to free up, rather the staff really doesn't have their act together. On the positive side, our waitress was great. There are other, better options in Spokane that we've dined at. read more

Great hidden treasure right in the heart of downtown Spokane, simply amazing food! Great service with access to downtown and in walking distance to other date night locations. read more

Really enjoyed Mizuna. I went all vegan just cause the food sounded good, and it ended up being a real treat. Great cocktails too. Will definitely go back! read more

Fabulous find for dinner! The servers are super friendly and double as bartenders which we loved! We felt taken care of and a priority even though they were very busy! The sever was helpful with vegan options and even suggested I take a piece of the carrot cake home and I'm so glad I did! This restaurant is doing everything right and I'm so happy we found them while we we're vacationing! read more

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Vegetarian menu needs a couple options that aren't high in oil and fat. Service was okay but waitress left the wine bottle foil on the middle of table after she opened the bottle. read more

Always a good choice with excellent food, ambiance and service. We ate a wonderful dinner before an event and they made sure we made it on time read more

There food had no flavor. We went there for dinner. We didn't even finish our appetizers and wine. We asked for the bill and they charged us for everything even though we didn't finish our food. We only had a couple of bites and we had the server take it back. We will not be going back. read more

Fast - great service - lovely ambiance! When looking for a place for dinner, I was hoping for something out of the norm. Spokane is full of chain restaurants and steakhouse type places, but I was hoping for something more original with vegetarian options. Mizuna was just the ticket. I was a little disappointed when the menu was different than the one shown here on Yelp, but there were plenty of other great items to choose from. My broken heart was quickly repaired. The server was very friendly and helpful. I asked for his advice deciding between a couple of the vegetarian specials and he suggested the field roast meatloaf. When it arrived, I'll admit it didn't look all that appetizing, but after my first bite I was completely floored by the fullness of the flavors in the dish. The field roast sat atop carrots, beets, and brussels sprouts, and was topped with a pesto-like kale/spinach zest. I enjoyed every bite of my hearty meal and left warmed from the inside. I happened to be there on a 19 degree evening and was relieved to have found parking nearby - I will leave a warning that parking was a real challenge to find around here and I accidentally walked into the wrong restaurant at first with my hood up on my jacket. I will definitely revisit this spot the next time I am in Spokane. read more

Mizuna - Field roast meatloaf - New American Near Me - Spokane, Washington

I would suggest stopping here if you are in downtown Spokane! The ambience was really nice with warm lighting, full bar, high tables as well as large windows. Our waitress was very prompt and refilled out waters throughout the night. They have a full menu of vegan dishes as well as a separate menu with meat and fish. We started with the smoked trout bruschetta which had spring greens a bit of pesto. It was very light, smoky and flavorful. I don't normally see trout on the menu so I was happy to try it. I ordered the steamed clams and smoked pork belly from the appetizers for my main meal. This was a huge plat of steamed clams with a light garlic, wine sauce and parsley. The whole dish was flavorful without being salty or rich. It may have been my favorite meal in Spokane. The others had the arancini and ahi tuna poke appetizers which were plentiful also very well done. read more

Mizuna - Steamed Clams with Pork Belly - New American Near Me - Spokane, Washington

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The menu is rarely the same for long, and yet always satisfying to the bottom of one's soul. I have entertained clients and candidates here for three to five hours, until past closing with never a complaint from the wonderful and attentive staff. Wonderful. read more

This is one of our go to places whenever we are in Spokane. Great sophisticated food in a casual setting. Food, service, location...all 5 star. They also have a very nice large room that can be used for events. read more

Excellent food! Great selection of healthy choices! So glad I chose this restaurant of all Spokane has to offer! read more

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Always an amazing meal and great service! I always try to eat here when visiting my son in Spokane.

Catered to a big crowed. Initially called to reserve 10. But they accommodated 2 more stragglers from our group. Food was good. Options for vegetarian and vegan. Food Didn't really enjoy the pork belly. Felt a bit dry. Scallops was my favorite. read more

Delicious food great atmosphere. Great service. Great ambience and fantastic Vegan food

Fantastic vegetarian meatloaf that keeps me coming back and best (only???) sazerac in town!!!

This used to be our favorite place to eat in Spokane, but, in the past few months, it has gotten increasingly more salty. Maybe they have a new chef. The seafood linguini was so salty it might have just as well have been cooked in sea water. We walked in starving, so we ate it. We won't be returning. read more

Ok, I'll give this place a 4 stars only because their service is amazing. The food is ok, tasty but not that amazing. However I only tried their vegetarian foods. For vegetarian food standard, it's pretty good. However their desserts are to die for. You should go there for the desserts only. The ambiance is ok. I was expecting more upscale look because the prices that you have to pay for the foods. read more

Excellent restaurant choice in Spokane. We wanted a spot for a decent leisurely dinner with welk-travelled, long-time friends. Reviews encouraged this selection. The space is quite large and comfortable with enough room between tables. We all enjoyed a cocktail from the eclectic list. My "El Corazon" was spectacular (tequila, hibiscus liqueur, cayenne, lime juice.) We shared 2 appetizers (arancini dish and the smoked salmon bruscetta were outstanding) then enjoyed our mains, half from the vegetarian/vegan menu and half from the meat list. Everything was perfect. Meatless meatloaf was lovely. Service was very good - available but not fawning or intrusive. Price was very fair. (This is just how much good food and service costs these days!) Certainly more reasonable than other upscale spots in Spokane. Well done, Mizuma! Recommended. And make reservations. read more

The service was amazing! The food was simply splendid! I loved the vegan option! As a vegan, I don't mind mushrooms. My meat-eating daughter would have liked more options besides something with mushrooms. I still highly recommend! read more

Everything I've eaten there was delicious. well seasoned, and ample portions. the environment is comfy. full bar. Great service. Highly recommended for a special occasion or just a nice dinner. read more

Prepare to be judged based on the way you look BUT the food was incredible. Service was okay. Ambiance is an 8. It was very cold. Overall, bring a sweater and enjoy the food! read more

Highly recommend Mizuna. The service is exceptional, great recommendations and attentive. The food is absolutely wonderful. We had the scallops with oyster risotto and the NY strip with Gorgonzola potatoes both were top notch. The crab cakes were delicious but the smoked trout bruschetta was perfect and that comes from people who don't normally like trout. This restaurant will not disappoint. read more

First time to Spokane and wanted to check out the foodie scene. We specifically told our waiter that we wanted to pace out the food. I also asked for a red wine when my steak came. The entrees arrived before we were halfway through appetizers, and I got my red wine after I started my steak and asked for it again. Food was good, but service at that level will absolutely kill the visit. Note... this was January 12th when it was extremely cold - the restaurant was nowhere near full so it certainly wasn't "flipping tables" (and if it is about flipping tables, you may want to rethink your price point) read more