I had one of the best cesar salads I've ever had here last night! The lettuce was fresh and crisp, the dressing perfectly tangy and creamy- they mix finely shredded parmesan into the dressing- PERFECTION!! And I have to mention the homemade croutons, delicious!! It's a deceptively simple salad that a lot of restaurants just butcher by taking shortcuts but not here! My friend got hers with grilled chicken and you get an entire grilled breast, great value. I also want to say that the whole salad- which was enormous, was only $13!! We both got appetizers also- she got the garlic cheese bread and said it was tasty. I got the schezwan green beans and was swooning they were so perfect! I can't wait to come back and try more things but it's going to be hard not to get the salad again! read more

A variety of foods and beverages in a nice location where you can sit inside or outside. Many beer options and drinks. Special menu options available daily with great soups and food. Decent places to sit and multiple bathrooms. TVs near the bar. People of all ages come to The Elk. read more

We enjoyed eating here when visiting Spokane Falls. The food was delicious and the service was good - and everything was reasonably priced. We ordered two specials. The turkey pot pie and the Bacon Broccoli Penne. Both were really good! The Turkey Pot Pie was one of the best I've had in a long time. The service was good. Our order was taken fairly quickly, the food came out quick, and we were checked in on a couple of times. The restaurant was a little loud. The tables are fairly close together. There are lots of TV's if you are trying to catch a game. Overall, we really enjoyed our experience and would go back if we lived in the area and would recommend to others. read more

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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. read more

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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.

Went to the Elk for a late dinner. It was seat yourself and at first our waitress was very helpful. However, during the meal she would disappear. We'd try to get another beer, but she'd be over talking it up with other customers or outside doing something. Apparently there is only one person in the place that can pour beer. When we did get another beer it was the wrong one, so had to wait to try to get her attention to get another. So - very bad service. As for the food, it was good. The appetizer we had was whipped feta and it was great. The smash burger was good, and the quesadilla was also good. Expensive though. I'd go back if it the service improved. This was a Friday night BTW, so one would think service would be better. read more

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. read more

The Elk Public House - Korean pork bowl was amazing. Had a good amount of spice but not too much. - Pubs Near Me - Spokane, Washington

I was needing to do a late take out order for my group. I found The Elk Public House on Yelp and I am glad I did. I ordered the French Dip and it was SO delicious! We ordered 8 take-out orders and they got all of our orders correct. I had our runner place the order and pick it up for us so I cannot comment on anything else. But as a recipient of the French Dip, I was honestly not expecting it to be SO yummy! When back in the area, I hope to be able to go sit down and have dinner at The Elk Public House. read more

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

Great food with great service. Always sun the chipotle corn pasta with whatever side your meal comes with. You won't be sad. It is a tight restaurant, but it is a place where everyone is happy to be. Great tap selection and a great menu. Order out of your comfort zone, you won't be upset here. Come in the summer months and enjoy elk fest. It's a great time all around. read more

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!

The guy who has been at the bar for at least a year or two now when we go in for lunch is so consistently rude that we've decided never to go back after patronizing The Elk for over a decade. He is curt and unfriendly, never wants to discuss menu items or drink selection, and even walks away while we're talking to him - he seriously does that often. He's so rude that for a while we found it pretty funny. We called him "angry Elton" because he looked like Elton John. After several encounters, however, it just wasn't funny anymore. The last time we were there he charged me for a beer I sent back because I didn't like it, got our side dish wrong, then got it wrong again after we sent it back. He seems to dislike the patrons, or his job in general, and no amount of trying to be pleasant to him or engage him in conversation is reciprocated at all. I contacted the owner, but he was dismissive and only offered a minimal apology. The Elk has just become unpleasant. For a long time we noticed a vibe creeping in of a place where staff and their friends hanging out at the bar are welcome, and everyone else is a nuisance. Then this guy gets hired and works there for years. He must be related to the owner. You can read the reviews here and on Google and see very clearly which ones are referring to this guy. We're tired of trying and will not return. read more

Great quality restaurant in a beautiful neighborhood. Not to hard to park at. Food was not generic but had its own flavor. Stuff was decent. read more

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. read more

The Elk Public House - Pubs Near Me - Spokane, Washington

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

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! read more

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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! read more

The Elk Public House - BBQ quesadilla (by the window) - Pubs Near Me - Spokane, Washington

Their soup was amazing, their lamb is perfection, their drinks are cold and tasty and their service is always top notch. Just a chill neighborhood place with amazing ingredients and knowledgeable and friendly staff! Must try! read more

Tried to eat at the Elk today. After waiting an hour for our Ceasars salad and French Dip, watching other people get their food yet getting none ourselves, we left. Lovely patio. Dog friendly. Friendly staff. We have eaten there before but may not be returning. read more

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. read more

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Food was great and service was wonderful as well. Will definitely go back when I visit Spokane again. Good portion was very large and my friend and I could have shared one meal. read more

There were four of us. Arrived at 4:30, seated by the main entrance. Place wasn't crowded, so we thought we'd be in and out before the dinner rush. The music was loud, the AC was cold. In retrospect wish we sat outside. There was a lot of waitstaff, but they weren't super quick on their feet meaning they were laid back and casual. We placed our orders at 4:35. A wait. And we'd refilled our drinks maybe 2-3 times by then. Ordered two appetizers and four sandwiches. Appetizers came out in 10-15 minutes. Our sandwiches came out at 5:25. A little over an hour after we were seated. Service was slow and it didn't seem like the waiters cared much about our experience. It just felt like we were there longer than we should have been. I ordered the Spicy Chicken. A 4/10. Expected it to be coated with spices. If it wasn't for the jalapeños it would be plain. Potato Salad: Mid. read more

The Elk Public House - Spicy Chicken w/ Potato Salad $18 - Pubs Near Me - Spokane, Washington

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

What the hell is happening to this place?? I have been in twice in the last 2 weeks and the 1st visit y'all up-charged the shit outta me to switch substitute loaded smashed taters for the potato salad fine.. but then what I got was not the loaded smashed.. they were regular and they weren't even cooked through. They were trash. Then yesterday we went in for a friend's birthday.. a simple 5 top.. the rest of the restaurant was DEAD nobody there.. 4 of us were served and the other didn't get their meal until 20 mins after we were all finished eating (we all ordered at the exact same time) ... and it was a nice gesture to not charge our friend for her meal.. but seriously.. WHAT. THE. FUCK? The neighborhood been talking for months.. the food quality has plummeted.. it's gone from pretty darn good to meh, wanna go anywhere else? But, now the service is slippin on top of that.. Y'all supposed to be the flagship on that neighborhood.. and now a pop in for tourists. I WANT MY FLAVORTOWN BACK! ...Guy Fieri would be disappointed. This shit would make him go back to being a natural red head. Figure it out, dudes... you're better than that. read more

Our server, Bryan, was great and attentive, the place is relaxed, and has great atmosphere. The evening began with a cocktail. The cocktail was called the "Candied Pear." It was (or at least seemed) quite strong. The cocktail consisted of Grey Goose Pear vodka, Brandy, with just a splash of lemon juice and dusted with cinnamon on top. From there, we opted for the EPH Margarita, to try and help us drink the first Candied Pear cocktail. Probably wasn't the best idea, but we thought it was a great idea at the time and it seemed to work. My friend and I did eventually order food and it was tasty! My friend order the Spicy Chicken sandwich with the roasted corn pasta salad. The chicken sandwich is a buttermilk marinated chicken breast that is pan-fried and topped with melted American cheese and served on a toasted brioche bun with pickled jalapeno, Sriracha mayo, and iceberg lettuce. She stated that it was probably the best chicken sandwich she has ever had. I ordered the 74th St. Gumbo and it was everything they say, including "hot!" The gumbo had a nice dark color to it and consisted of chicken, sausage, shrimp, and vegetables with a little rice. It came with a couple slices of bread to dunk in the juice. The gumbo was very flavorful and filling. I would definitely order it again. read more

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Wow wow wow. From out of town and happened to pick this place because it was the closest one to where we were. Upon walking in a local recognized my friend and said we picked one of the best places to eat. You seat yourself here but the service was the best I've ever experienced. They were patient as we decided what to order looking at other google and yelp pictures. I think our server was Marcus. What we loved was that he didn't ask if we needed refills but saw that we needed them and said he'd grab them for us without us needing to ask. He also knew the names of the regulars in the booth behind us. I ordered the French Dip Royale with Corn Pasta and my friend ordered a salad. My meat was cooked so well I was pleasantly surprised and the pasta went so well together. My friend said the salad was good too. Would recommend if you're visiting Spokane. read more

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We were told about The Elk by a friend who went Gonzaga years ago. At first we thought it was going to be just average but it was just what we were looking for. From the multiple dark beers ( no more IPAs please!) and not a giant menu but good options, we were thrilled. Wait staff were friendly and attentive. We had the hamburger and the Mediterranean burger. Both were delicious and the sides were terrific (especially the corn salad). Really great little place! read more

Great little pub and restaurant in Browns Addition in Spokane. Food always consistent with quality and quantity. Love that corn pasta side! Wait staff are always prompt and we like the ambience! read more

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

I went for my first time recently, with much anticipation after being a frequent flier at The Porch. I couldn't be more disappointed. After waiting a few minutes to be acknowledged, the server/bartender in a snippy tone told us the kitchen was closing in 2 mins, before keeping us waiting to order another 10 minutes. Luckily we were able to get a food order in. Then waited an additional several minutes to even get a drink order in. Then completely ignored. No return trip, no check up on food, no offer of another drink (empty glasses), no anything. We were 2 of the only 3 people sitting at the entire bar. We literally had to ask a separate employee for the check after sitting at the bar, again, WAITING. I'll stick to Idaho locations moving forward. Bummed cuz I really wanted to try their Mexi spot right behind there. read more

Firstly, superb service on patio. Food selections and portions very good . Ambiance is decent. Will return again when in the area as salads and entrees tasty . The one negative as repeat customer is the rank music always bad . read more

I'm conflicted on how to rate The Elk. I ordered their Grilled Lamb and Traditional Reuben sandwiches with corn pasta as a side for each. Grilled Lamb Sandwich - Absolutely terrible. French roll was COLD and barely toasted, the lamb was over cooked, dry, under seasoned, and also cold, the tzatziki was spread without love to the edges, and I felt like I just got robbed of $16 because this sandwich was definitely not worth it, a Subway sandwich would've easily tasted better. 1/5 Traditional Reuben Sandwich - After taking some bites of the grilled lamb sandwich I switched over to trying the Reuben with low expectations. The Reuben was actually pretty tasty! Rye bread was light, warm, and toasted, there was a solid amount of salty and savory corned beef with crispy outer edges (tasted like bacon!), sauerkraut helped bring some nice moisture to the sandwich... but could've been fermented longer. Overall, a pretty tasty sandwich that I would probably order again. 4/5 Corn pasta salad - meh, I'm indifferent. Simple side dish to come with the sandwich, but nothing to rave about. 3/5 read more

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Atmosphere is awesome and the menu options are cool-- they have gluten free options when u ask. Great for everyone in my party Love the music. Half bar half restaurant. Only one hung negative would be the booth seat is low and table is high! Priced right. read more

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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.

This place is great! For my first time at this restaurant I was very impressed with how they run the place during these times while still providing great service and high quality food. We had outside seating and the weather was near perfect. I had the steak yakisoba which was one of the best yakisobas I've ever had and a hard apple cider which was also very good. I covered my meal and my friend's and was pleasantly suprised how affordable it was to dine here because I would have gladly paid much more for our dinner. I look forward to coming back again soon!! read more

The Elk Public House - a plate of noodles with meat - Pubs Near Me - Spokane, Washington

Stopped here for dinner on a roadtrip. Unfriendly staff, very long wait times, even just for drinks, extra plates/napkins etc. The place was not full. The food however was very good. Wouldn't recommend for out of towners unless you have a lot of time on your hands. read more

Absolute best advice ever!!! Our server was Kacey and she recommended food off of the menu and gave us a list of fun places to spend our day in Spokane! I got the swimming angel because Kacey recommended it and it was one of the best dishes I have had in awhile!! I highly recommend it with the with panko chicken!! We will absolutely be back whenever we are in the area! My fiancé also loved his ravioli and ate the entire plate! read more

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The food is great, and I love being able to sit outside in good weather. My favorite is the swimming angel. You can sub tofu for meat, so great vegetarian options. I'd eat a gallon of their corn pasta if it didn't have calories. read more

Every time we come over to see my daughter at Gonzaga we stop at this awesome neighborhood restaurant and bar. The ambience is welcoming, not too loud where. Conversation can be had. The staff is super friendly, quick and efficient. The garlic and onion bread is fantastic as is the ravioli, smash burgers, corn pasta etc. you really can't go wrong as the menu has something for every palet. When in Spokane make sure to drop by and check out this fabulous joint read more

Had lunch here yesterday and it was delicious! Very very busy restaurant which means it's delicious and wonderful. If you have been to the two seven you'll notice a similar menu. Both restaurants are awesome! Some had the Cuban sandwich and they thought it was very juicy and delicious. Others had the smash burger which they enjoyed very much. Juicy flavorful hamburger patties! The jambalaya is a bit spicy but delicious at least that's what our friend from England said. Not sure how spicy since most people from England, think black pepper is too spicy. Great place to go! We will return! read more