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The Elk Public House

4.0 (589 reviews)
ModeratePubs, New American
Open • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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Moderate noise
Casual
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Cindi Sue C.

Sunday afternoon in Spokane and my husband and I were hungry! We didn't want to go downtown to eat because we thought it would be busy and didn't want to pay for parking so we decided to try Elk Public House. It was recommended by a local who is also a colleague of mine. We arrived at around 1:15 and the place was crowded. Luckily we were able to find a booth right away. The vibe was good with football games being played on the TVs. There was a large bar area and lots of seating. The service was a bit slow and it took about 5 minutes to actually be able to put our order in.The menu had some good options for my salad craving along with sandwich options, soups, wraps and entrees. They had a nice selection of beers, wines and cocktails too! My colleague recommended the Santa Fe Chicken Sandwich so my husband and I ordered that to share along with a whole order of the Southwestern Taco Salad. We didn't add any protein to it, which is extra and it might have made the salad a bit heartier. We both ordered waters to drink and my hubby ordered the No Li Wrecking Ball Stout which he said was good. The food took a bit to come out but it was a busy Sunday so I get that. So for my review of the food...The sandwich was so tasty! The chicken was tender and juicy and the breading wasn't heavy nor was it greasy. It was served on a fresh brioche bun and had roasted poblanos, jack cheese, red onion, lettuce (which didn't state that on the menu but we didn't mind it) and a scrumptious honey cream cheese. We had a choice of potato chips (jalapeño, salt & vinegar, regular), potato salad or roasted corn pasta (which was recommended but my husband loves jalapeño chips so that's what we ordered). I would order this again in a heartbeat and probably try the corn pasta salad and ask for additional honey cream cheese! Our salad was enormous and a half order might have worked but I was a bit hungry (I didn't eat breakfast) so it was perfect. The salad was good (actually, just ok) and it reminded me of a salad I would get in a cafeteria. The corn was canned and the cheese tasted like shredded cheese from a bag. The chips were probably crushed no-name Doritos and the salad dressing wasn't anything spectacular.The romaine was fresh and not wilted so that part was a plus. I eat/order a ton of salads so I will disclose that I am very picky about my salads so this review may be a bit harsh for some but for those of you who aren't picky about your salads may be ok with this salad. The service wasn't the best either. Refilling our waters took awhile and we had to ask for it. Our server was not attentive to our needs in that regard and took a bit of time to come by and ask if our food was good. All in all I would definitely come back for the chicken sandwich.

Korean pork bowl was amazing. Had a good amount of spice but not too much.
Sarah T.

Food was excellent. Service was excellent. Just recommended the Korean pork bowl and he was spot on. You can always count on this classic restaurant to deliver.

Stephanie V.

I came by Elk Public House with a friend who had been here before after visiting a nearby museum. We grabbed a table and ordered some wine by the glass before ordering dinner. The white wine we ordered was just okay. For dinner I had the Sante Fe Chicken sandwich. I wanted to order the Spicy Chicken sandwich without the pickled jalapeño, but our server suggested the Sante Fe instead. I went with the recommendation, and it worked out for the most part. I'm not a big pepper person in general, so I ended up picking off the poblanos. I was able to get half a side order or corn pasta salad and half a side order of salt & vinegar potato chips. I think it's pretty neat to be able to split sides like that. While both sides were generous portions, they were also pretty salty and tangy. It wasn't bad, it was just a lot. I'd really like to come back here and order something different. When the weather is nice the patio is very inviting. Parking is mostly nearby street parking, so if you don't live in this neighborhood, be prepared to walk a few blocks from where you parked to get here.

Finally got here tonight!! What great food! We split the Swimming Angel and today's special, the Gnocchi. So flavorful, So fresh & such great service! We WILL be back!

BBQ quesadilla (by the window)
Mark F.

We stopped in here for a late night dinner after flying into Spokane. The food, beer, and service were excellent! I asked for a recommendation of local IPA's and was steered clearly to two choices that I loved. Our server mentioned they were featured on DDD and so I chose one of the dishes that Guy tried, the BBQ Chicken quesadilla. It was quite tasty and served with a side of smoked onion sauce for dipping! We shared the Kung Pao cauliflower and that was a hit as well. I also got to try the gumbo that a friend ordered and it was great! The place had a great atmosphere and the locals were friendly. This is a place I come back to a bunch if I were from these parts! You should give them a try!

French Dip
Rosa W.

I haven't been here in a long time but we recently moved back and thought we would go here for lunch. When we arrived the lobby was moderately full but we were seated right away. Our waitress came over and wiped our table and got our drink orders and gave us a little time to check out the menu. We asked her suggestion on what they were known for and she said the French dip and their pasta salad. So we ordered the French dip and on her recommendation the spicy buffalo chicken sandwich. Everything arrived quickly and looked great. The French dip was rich and came with a great au jus dip but the pasta salad was very flat. The noodles were nicely cooked and the corn added a bit of sweetness but the salad itself lacked seasoning. I was hoping for better with the buffalo chicken burger. It looked great when it arrived and it smelled wonderful but there was absolutely no heat to it. It was nicely cooked and it came with fresh vegetables on a beautifully soft bun but again the pasta salad just tasted very watery. Prices were reasonable but they do not offer a military discount.

Spicy Chicken w/ Potato Salad $18

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Such a nice experience. Had a great meal with super service. It's real nice inside and didn't have any issues with parking.

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Great food, delicious sandwich and salad. Amazing service, above and beyond. Fun ambiance.

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Came in a bit late and still got great service and the food was great and reasonably priced. Got the Mediterranean burger and loved it!

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Excellent food, service and atmosphere! If you want comfort food. This is the spot you want to go!

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Just flew in from Minnesota and found this place close to our Airbnb. Great service, food, and atmosphere!

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Excellent service and good. We had the Thai peanut dish - angel something and it was delicious!! I will be back next time I'm in Spokane

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I didn't slow down to eat my Corn Pasta Salad in every 30 second bite and swallow it, but it was very delicious.

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A must visit!!! Food, beer, environment and employees are…read more100/10 They are so brilliant with the flavors they choose for their food & beers.

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The drinks were served in a timely manner, and the service was exceptional. :) would highly…read morerecommend.

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4.4(502 reviews)
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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

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