WOW! Found this gem while traveling through Ellensburg. What a find!! Our waiter gave us a few…read moresuggestions in each section. We ordered the Pearl Mac & Cheese and the Black & Blue burger. They were both SO tasty!! Heavenly! And the staff were very friendly! Can't wait to pass through Ellensburg again.

The Pearl Bar and Grill on Pearl Street is our new favorite spot to stop in Ellensburg. Very nice…read morevibe with high brick walls, crystal chandeliers and funky art. The food was great with good selection beyond typical bar food. The server was really nice and attentive. Highly recommend the pulled pork sandwich and the grilled chicken apple salad.

We looked this place up online so the higher prices didn't scare us away. We were seated right away…read moreand offered water. Our server was there almost instantly. Dalton let us know we were there at the end of happy hour and asked if we'd like a dink and appetizer at happy hour prices. We accept! We had the fresh baked bread and draft beers. I was encouraged by the single page menu. Hopefully it meant they did a fer things great instead of tons of choices mediocre. I had the prime rib dip and fries. The hus had a bbq burger and fries. Our food arrived fast and delicious! It was the best prime rib dip and fries I ever had. The hus said the same of his burger. The place was clean and I could hold a conversation without shouting. Dalton was a top notch server and made the whole meal experience worth the price.

Great place to come eat if you're in ellensburg. Dani took great care of us and made some good…read morerecommendations. I had the sirloin steak with French fries and my friend had the pulled pork sandwich which he mentioned was good as well. If I ever come back here I will come back.

One of the best and most historic taverns in Ellensburg. Probably the state. Excellent burgers,…read moreservice , and the atmosphere is what you want out of a tavern. Pool tables. Carved tables. Great place. Locally owned.

I was stopping by Ellensburg and came here for lunch because a burger and fries sounded great…read more The service was good and attentive. I ordered their jalapeño pepper burger, while my friends ordered some of the other burgers on the menu. We ordered two large fries and onion rings to share, and the portions were big. Definitely worth it. I'll be back next time I'm in the area

I've been to Julep before & loved it the first time I went a couple years ago but my fiancé & I…read morewent the other day & it was just horrible. It took 20 minutes for us to get a menu on a slow Sunday afternoon. There were a couple tables with people sitting inside & a couple outside but it wasn't busy by any means. Once we got the menus, they didn't come back to the table for another 10 minutes & it took another 20 minutes to get our food. We ordered the honey chicken sandwich & the chicken & waffle. The sandwich didn't taste of anything except the honey. It was dripping all over & was so sweet. I love sweet things but this was ridiculous. Everything else was very bland. They also seemed like it was a hassle to give me Caesar dressing on my side salad when was weird since they have it as an option on the menu. Staff was friendly enough but it felt like we were causing a problem asking for Caesar dressing & pepper on the side.

Serving size was kind of small for the price. I ordered the catfish nuggets and felt like there was…read moreless than half a filet worth of catfish. Seemed like a pretty lame way to cut costs on dor the restaurant. Our waitress was friendly however.

We often drive through the area in our two passenger busses doing senior tours to different areas…read morearound the state. We made it a point to stop here for lunch each year we pass through as their food is REALLY good! And they do not miss! If you are in Ellensburg, and you enjoy good italian dishes, it is a MUST to eat here! thanks for a great meal! (:

Excellent portions! Comes with complimentary bread garlic…read moreolive oil and balsamic. Chicken parm was extremely bland and the spaghetti pasta was fresh but sauce was watery and lacked flavor. Would try a different pasta next time to see if the flavor is there The pizza however was amazing the steak and cheese combination worked really well. It is expensive for what you get, we paid 60$ for two people and for the quality location and ambience it's pricey. There were also bugs and flies attacking us but could be easily solved with some spray or traps in the summertime. Would reccomend for a family or big group event.

Solid, classic diner experience and breakfast. Had Denver omelet. Perfectly cooked, plenty of…read morefillings. Hash browns crispy with that classic char flavor. I love they give big cups for their drinks including water. Staff super nice. Vibe is cool kind of classic diner layout with a country vibe as the name implies.

Doesn't look like much from the outside but we've learned to never judge a book by its cover…read more Inside has an old western small town cafe feel is how Randy described it. There were two other tables with people in them when we arrived a bit before 9 on a Thursday morning. We were greeted and seated right away. Within 20 minutes, another 4 or 5 groups of people showed up. I ordered the bacon and scrambled egg croissant sandwich and Randy had the original bene. Both were very good and came with super buttery hash browns. We also ordered a small side of fruit - strawberry slices and extremely juicy pineapple chunks. Would definitely go back when driving through the area again.

Our must stop when In Ellensburg! Hometown vibe & good size…read moreportions. In the heart of downtown

The Palace has been our go-to restaurant for years when traveling to Ellensburg. Now it just seems…read morelike a worn and tired version of its former self. The food is so-so and the dining room is dated. The best thing was the service which was terrific. I don't know what other options are available, but you should look to find a place other than The Palace when visiting Ellensburg.

The Early Bird -- a truly great, innovative restaurant that is a must-stop if you're passing…read morethrough Ellensburg. I'm lucky to live here so I get to go at least once a month. While every dish is an eating experience, the Early Bird has monthly specials that are as unique as they are wonderful. The only problem: they only exist for that month (although manager Erica tells me they occasionally have made a monthly special a permanent fixture). Come early or late on weekends -- The Early Bird is often difficult to snag a table, especially on Sunday mornings and in the winter when they don't use their outdoor dining area. Also: their adjacent sister eatery, the Night Owl, is a similarly high-quality Korean restaurant.

In this case, the early bird most definitely gets the worm…read more I visited this local cafe after seeing Rufus Du Sol at the Gorge. Unfortunately for me, many other concert goers had the same Sunday morning plan. While The Early Bird is delicious, it's by no means speedy. We originally received a 45-minute wait for takeout, but ended up waiting closer to 75-minutes. My order consisted of the Eggs Benedict bowl with the veggie medley, monkey bread, and a hazelnut iced latte. The perfect cure after a night of debauchery. You can tell they're doing their best to manage crowd control, especially the morning after a popular concert. Something to note is that you must have a table secured before ordering food. They don't let you order and wait to be seated to help lessen the crowding. Pro tip: the city park behind this building is much better spot to wait for your food. There's seating and even private bathrooms - a god-send after a night of camping at the Gorge.

Food was great, I had fish n chips! Yum!! Service was…read moreexcellent, welcoming, and friendly!! Ambiance was awesome and nostalgic!!! Definitely a place to grab a bite to eat!!!

This place was pretty mid. We went around Memorial Day weekend, and I'm still thinking about how…read moremuch money we wasted here. The food was extremely overpriced, and I overheard a server tell another customer that the chili comes from Costco. They can't even be bothered to make it in-house. I'll excuse the long wait to order and receive our food because of all the large groups stopping here before heading over the mountains. We were part of that crowd too, so that's understandable. The only redeeming quality of this place was the sweet potato fries. They were kind enough to do a lettuce wrap for me, but I specifically asked for no cheese. A few bites in, I found small pieces of cheese, and on another bite, the chicken was covered in it. At that point, it wasn't even worth saying anything because we just wanted to eat and leave. The chicken was rubbery, like it had been microwaved, and the beef was dry and overcooked. Overall, I wasn't impressed. For two sandwiches, one milkshake, and a 16-ounce iced coffee, we spent $62.79. I'd rather go to McDonald's. .

Came here early on a Saturday evening when our float trip got rained out…read more The place was dead, except for our group. Made it easy to get drinks and take over all the various gaming options. Can't complain when there's shuffleboard, cornhole, and drinks.

When you walk up to the bar and get carded and you're 59 years old you get a little concerned. Ok,…read moresome places have a policy and card everyone. I got a chuckle. But when you order a vodka tonic, short, and get asked "do you want a double or single" ‍ and they fill the glass 3/4 full of ice, you know you're in for a 5h$t drink. Then you get a vodka soda and have to ask for the drink you ordered. I gave it 1 star because the drink did have a little vodka in it.