The Black Diamond

I don't write a lot of these, so when I do, pay attention!…read more I probably drove by this place 20 times before I actually noticed it. Then, once I noticed it, I didn't go in because I've had mixed experiences with little breweries like this. Eventually, I finally walked through the door, and I'm writing this review to help you not make the same mistake I did . The first thing you notice is how warm and inviting the place is. Wood tables, fun chairs, great music, and plants. So many plants. It feels like an actual neighborhood hangout. Here's the funny part: I can't stand beer. My wife likes it, but my taste buds won't allow it. I'm also a type 2 diabetic, so a lot of the usual brewery food isn't really an option for me. But the first time we came in, I saw things like Caprese Salad, Italian Salad, Smoked Salmon, and other options that actually work for me. And then I discovered they make their own hard seltzers. Game changer! They always have several fun flavors, and they're unsweetened, which is exactly what I'm looking for. You can also get cans to go if you want to bring some home. You can tell the husband and wife owners have put a lot of love into this place. It's comfortable, welcoming, a little quirky, and they've always been incredibly kind. So if you live around here or just driving through, check it out!

I was recommended to try this place by a co-worker and decided to order two of their sandwiches…read morewhich was talked up by several reviews here on Yelp. I ordered the Fig Sandwich and the Fancy Pants Sando because I could not decide between the two as they both sounded very unique in different ways. I called the place up and arranged to come pick the food up. The person on the phone was very thoughtful in keeping in mind at what time I would arrive so he could arrange for the sandwich to be toasted at the right time. I appreciate small details like that. When I arrived, I noticed there were several tables and a bar where you can essentially get brews and food. I noticed they had several beers on tap which I was very curious about, but unfortunately did not have time to sit down and eat at this establishment. The person at the bar was extremely friendly and made me feel very welcome. The two sandwiches came up to $40ish. I brought the sandwiches home and first tried a few bites of the Fancy Pants Sando. I will have to say it was the better of the two sandwiches. I appreciated the goat cheese in the sandwich and the mix of different ingredients, but it was not something I would consider to be a great sandwich, at least not for me. Others might find it pleasant, but I did not care for it much. The fig sandwich was the one I was more excited about and expected some sweetness to be cut down by the bacon. I don't think it was a perfect balance between the two, and I got a tad much of the overwhelming sweetness of the figs in this sandwich. Again, others might enjoy it, but I didn't care for it. I really wanted to give this place a great review, but unfortunately it did not meet my expectations. The beer looks fun though and might be a good reason to give this place a try, and you may enjoy their sandwiches and many people have. For me, that's a no-go.

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If you like beer, especially dark beers, this is your spot. In particular, the Dark Pivo is amazing…read more(Czech Style). One of the two best breweries in Spokane. You can also order food from the restaurant next door if you get hungry!

A nice spot with lots of indoor seating and a small outdoor patio; had about a dozen beers on tap…read more We tried a few, but nothing was amazing. **nothing was bad either** In a town full of breweries, I would probably skip this one

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Enjoyed another great experience at Saranac. Their beer menu is very nice and covers a nice variety…read morefrom Lagers to Porter. I enjoyed an excellent vanilla porter, a mango wheat ale, pilsner, and sampled a wonderful raspberry ale. For dinner, enjoyed their Meatloaf, having previously had the beef short ribs and their meatballs as a starter. Service was wonderful, they provided recommendations for dinner and drinks. I enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of the outside patio I look forward to trying their signature Thai rice bowl and Chicken Curry on my next visit.

Saranac Public House earns a strong 4 stars from us. From the start, the experience was…read moresmooth--excellent customer service over the phone when placing our to-go order made everything quick and easy. When we arrived, the atmosphere felt warm and welcoming, and the guy at the bar was genuinely friendly and helpful, which always makes a difference. The food prep was impressively fast, and everything was packaged neatly and thoughtfully for takeout. We started with the pretzel, which was solid, but the real standout was the mustard--super unique with a tangy, spicy, almost wasabi-like kick that made it memorable. For mains, the curry dish hit a great balance--flavorful without being overpowering or too mild. And the biggest endorsement came from my daughter, who ordered the kids pasta with marinara and added chicken--she declared it the "best spaghetti she's ever had!" (Shh... don't tell mom.) Overall, great service, tasty food, and a welcoming vibe. The only reason it's not a full 5 stars is I'd love to explore more of the menu next time--but based on this visit, we'll definitely be back.

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Yellow Chicken curry amazing!!!!

No-Li Brewhouse

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5.5 mi

Pretzel was really good and great service. Staff very friendly. Great decor. Nice place for a small…read moreget together

Beer= incredible Ambience= unparalleled in Spokane…read moreFood= delicious Whether it's a football game in the bier hall, a nice day on the patio, or dinner with the family or coworkers in the original spot, No-Li just hits the spot.

Big burger with pulled pork and regular fries and parm fries in foreground.

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Food: 4.4 Service: 4.7…read more Let me start by apologizing for this late review because this restaurant is well deserving of it! Volleyball tournament at Eastern U but decided to stay in Spokane @The Louie (check out that review too) for the weekend AND IT'S RESTAURANT WEEK, YAY US!!! Note: this may not be a long review because I put off writing this review. In short food and service is spot on. GO AND TRY! Make sure you go during happy hour so you can try a bunch of food and if you're not full yet order dinner, LOL We walk in on a Friday night not knowing restaurant week was happening and decided to walk over early since we're meeting up with friends...so happy hour just started too! Now we got SPOILED because we're looking at three different menus: happy hour, restaurant week and their everyday menu. Each had something we wanted to try so let the ordering / food fest begin! Street corn ribs, Brussels chip = super light, pokè tostada, steelhead chowder (not pictured), halibut, sea bass...many cocktails since we walked and dessert. We had dinner with friends so there was much more food on the table than in the review. And if you get to the bottom of this review and don't try Steelhead Bar & Grille when in Spokane, it'll be your loss!

I still think about the Brussels sprouts. I haven't found any places that make it like this…read moreplace... I love it!!! The service was amazing and the place was very nice!!! Please open a place in San Diego

Great bar & great eats.

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Restaurant area from the bar

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Being an 80s kid, we used to say 'bad', but it actually meant 'good'. "That haircut is so bad" was…read moreactually a compliment. To avoid confusion, 'bad' turned to 'rad' (short for radical). Goat used to be bad...if a kid was the goat on the team, he was the worst player. Now, goat has turned to 'Greatest of all time' due to the acronym G.O.A.T. So when we went to dine at The Flying Goat in Spokane, the question on my mind is...will it be 2000's GOAT, or 1980's goat? The interior was pretty small but a unique layout of tables. I liked the darkness of the restaurant and the darker wood they use for accents and the bar. They also have a larger patio that is adorned with space heaters, umbrellas, and a wooden shady overhang...so no matter the weather you may be able to enjoy your meal outdoors. They also have a private event building that can seat a party. Our server was attentive and helpful. We did get there right when they opened for lunch, but that doesn't always equate to good and special attention. We ordered two of their artisan pizzas for our table of 3. The 'Fairview' was a must order and a huge hit. It used a heavy cream base and a house cheese blend. The toppings were house back bacon, gorgonzola sprinkles and pears...yes pears, which made this sucker pop! We also ordered a Lacrosse pizza- olive oil, fresh mozz, red peppers, italian sausage, pecorino and basil. This pizza was really light but packed a flavor punch as well. They have many other specialty pizzas on their menu that also sound amazing, ranging from yellow curry based to ones with snap peas, fried eggs, carrots and more. If artisan pizzas aren't your jam, they have sandwiches, salads, stews and more. To answer my original question...this place is the 2000s Goat...or very close to GOAT. Not my favorite all-time pizza place, but definitely in contention! Thanks Flying Goat for an amazing lunch!

Been here twice now. Both times great experience and good food…read more Their pizza dough is made in house. Salads are fresh and creative mixtures. Outdoor seating for nice days with great service. This time we go the arugula salad with fry bread and beef stew.

The bar. Adorned with the Flying Goat Logo

The Lacrosse...hunger hit before taking a picture

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My family and I came in tonight for a late dinner and were waited on by such a polite efficient…read morewaiter named Ryan. He knew we were starving so he didn't waste any time taking our food and drink order which was so appreciated! Beer in our hands and food in front of us in no time Ryan you were a life saver, Thank you

I've been going to cascadia since they opened, they WERE one of my favorite places to eat…read more They have a large variety of GF/DF food I can eat. However, last time I ate there, the waiter messed up my order, when I asked for vegan cheese instead of regular on my sandwich, he gave me a slice of vegan cheese on my plate. I had orginally said I wanted t he cheesesteak, but then I corrected myself and said, I meant the turkey melt. I ended up with the cheesesteak, but I didn't say anything because I felt bad as I had originally messed up the order. Anyway, the cheesesteak didn't come with any cheese, so when I asked him for it, he brought me a slice of cheese on the side of my plate. Correct me if I'm wrong, but shouldn't the cheese be in the sandwich? We also were sat outside on the patio, which was fine, but chilly. When I asked if they could turn on the fireplace, they said it doesn't work. Why do you have a fireplace outside if it doesn't work? Anyway, our service was lackluster. The food was still pretty good, but my French fries were awful.

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2/20/26 dining section to the right. Bar on the left.

Black Label Brewing Company

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Very small 5BBL brewery, but they do have some tasty brews. The squeeze and I had the Fire Relief…read moreand Tropic Thunder IPAs. Pretty good tasting brews. What made the place real nice was chatting with the owner, brewer and pourer. That would be Dan! Great guy and threw in some FREE stickers. I would be a regular if I lived here.

Stopped in to check out what they had to offer here. This place is part of a larger small business…read moreconglomerate. The brewery is tucked into the back right of the building and shares the space with a pizza place, bakery and coffee shop. There are a few tables to sit at as well as the bar. The service was quick and friendly and they offer a wide selection of beers from light to dark, crisp to hoppy and others in between. When I was there, sadly only the brewery and the pizza were open but I would definitely return to enjoy some of the other businesses in this space.

So many choices.

Three sauces pizza (I forgot what it was called)

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Front entry

Shawn O'Donnell's American Grill & Irish Pub

4.4(230 reviews)

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GF buns available. I had the GF Shepherd's Pie and a gorgeous salad plus GF gin and tonic with…read moreorange. Menu of GF choices not huge, but decent. Waitstaff knowledgeable. Great experience! Beautiful decor. Irish music.

We needed something quick but not fast food and most places were closed. Ordered salmon, ready…read moreright when I got there, it was really really tasty. Each item-salmon, mashed potatoes, vegetables-had its own seasoning. The bartender was very friendly and the pub looked cool, it made me wish we had coordinated earlier about dinner to just go there.

A Kilkenny and a NW snake bite

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O'Doherty's Irish Grille

4.1(275 reviews)

6.8 mi

Spectacular in every way! Cozy…read more Friendly and really good food and appetizers Check out my photos of the variety we inhaled Just a great experience all the way around. Like 6 stars

Absolutely amazing food. Everything was well seasoned. Happy that I stopped by from enjoying my…read morewalk from the conference center!

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Weinhard H.

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6 years ago

I've been to the Black Diamond in the past and decided to call and in a to-go order, and noticed a lot of noise background - turns out that this establishment has decided to ignore what every other restaurant in our state is abiding by. This behavior in my opinion is not only reckless and self-serving, but is also completely unfair to all the other restaurants who've chosen to comply. I would encourage anyone reading this review to spend their money at other establishments that are complying with public health orders. read more

20year B.

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11 years ago

Why is the lowest you can go 1 star..... I've been there 4 times in the last year and the service would have to get much better to be HORRIBLE. On my latest trip I played pool with a friend for about an hour and 15 minutes... Nobody ever bothered to even say hi to us not the bartender or the waitress. I watched the pregnant waitress aimlessly walk around and talk to a few people but never bothered to serve us. One of the regulars told me the bartender was even part of the owners. No wonder the place is always dead read more

Daniel R.

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14 years ago

Forgot to mention this is the only place I can come to in Spokane Valley for good craft beers. They must have something like 30 beers on tap with some handles that carried monthly to keep things interesting. Always something new to try. If you enjoy good beer you can't pass this place up. Also, they have Karaoke at 9pm on Thursday nights which is always a lot of fun. And the club they started on Sat night (they call it Diamond Nights - clever) is picking up and has a good looking crowd. read more

Sam D.

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6 years ago

I wish I could give them a zero star review, sadly they have to receive at least 1. This restaurant has decided that their profit is more important than human safety and reopened during a pandemic after warnings and citations. Do not support this business or owner Brandon Fenton, do better. Their reasoning is "we would rather work for our money and have our lives free from government control" I guess no one told this inbred about social security or his drivers license. read more

Joe B.

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15 years ago

This is the best place in the Valley for my money. Relaxed environment, friendly staff, and reasonable prices. It's not usually too crowded when my wife and I go but we dont stay out very late either. I also stop in for lunch sometimes when I can, the specials are awesome and Tia is absolutely adorable. Great beer selection also. This place seems so much better than a lot of the scummy dives in the Valley. It's far and above the best place around. read more

Carly D.

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6 years ago

I'm not surprised the black diamond is being so flippant and dangerous this place has always been a cesspool. I sincerely hope they get their license taken away forever over this. The valley isn't quite idaho. The owner Brandon could always move over there with the rest of the uninformed hillbillies if he's so hellbent on keeping a bar open during a global pandemic. read more

Emilee R.

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11 years ago

Horrible ownership. Don't recommend. Take your money and your business else where. Staff doesn't take pride in what they do. The lady in the bar has horrible customer service skills and snapped on a waitress right in front of me. I think she said her name was Lisa. I will not be coming back nor will I recommend this place to anyone. read more

Myk C.

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16 years ago

Big and open place. Great place to hop in for a pool game (although there was a shortage of cues). Good food, large selection of tap beers & service was pretty good. Has recently re-opened (formerly McQ's) and the remodel looks great. Very clean as well. read more

heidi m.

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11 years ago

This family owned business are a bunch of unethical thieves. They stole thousands of dollars from me and have no remorse and justify thier actions of greed. They are all truly disgusting. Each and every one of thier family members that work there. read more

Jon L.

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13 years ago

The girl that helped us was spectacular at this place. I am a huge beer nerd and this is by far the best place that I have found in the area for craft beer. The food tastes fresh and homecooked as well. Would definitely refer my friends. read more

Jeff S.

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15 years ago

Great food, and selection of microbrews. I was surprised when I went in how much nicer it is than the McCues was. The tables have nice felt too. Definitely the place to go to play pool in spokane valley. read more

Shelly E.

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13 years ago

I just had breakfast and espresso at the black diamond cafe, service was great and the food was wonderful. They serve Thomas Hammer coffee which is my favorite. I suggest trying them. read more

Kelly A.

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6 years ago

Absolutely astonishing that they would defy the Governor's orders and open early. So irresponsible. Quick way to get people sick, and lose your liquor license in the process. read more

Caleb M.

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13 years ago

Great tables, good food, clean facility! Awesome bar, too! Second time here and both experiences have been awesome. Would recommend this place to anyone! read more

Susan F.

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13 years ago

This has been an awesome place to spend my sons 23rd birthday and debi has been our server and has been awesome! Good food and good service!

M A.

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6 years ago

If I could give zero stars, I would. The owner is worthless and apparently doesn't care about keeping his staff and patrons safe.

Tanner W.

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13 years ago

The black diamond has really great food for reasonable prices. And a great spot to hangout with friends an play some pool.

Erica Z.

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10 years ago

Best local beers on tap! If you like to play pool, this is the spot to go with their many pool tables and friendly staff.

Maria S.

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13 years ago

A great place to take are kids during the weekend and play some pool. Great atmosphere for the family to hang out.

Matthew M.

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2

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6 years ago

Terrible food, flat drinks, inattentive service. One of the worst restaurant experiences I've had in a long time.

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