Wow, wow, wow! We spent our anniversary dinner at The Kitchen, and it was absolutely worth it. The meal was a beautifully curated coursed dinner, and we opted for the wine pairing for an additional $55. We also added the honey truffle blue cheese and shishito peppers. Everything was phenomenal, from the presentation to the perfectly balanced flavors. Every course was executed beautifully. We couldn't have asked for better service. Our server was knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive throughout the entire evening. One of my favorite touches was when they let us know the sun was setting and offered to take our photos outside. Little details like that made the experience feel truly special and went above and beyond. The wine pairing was enjoyable overall, although it wasn't necessarily the highlight of the meal. I'd highly recommend The Kitchen for a special occasion. You won't be disappointed! read more

The Kitchen at Abeja - New American Near Me - Walla Walla, Washington

I could not have loved this dinner more! Service in the beginning was a little uncoordinated but once they got into the groove, everything flowed so well. Sundown was our main server and it was lovely. The meal is a prix fixe, with opportunities to add on with additional dishes if desired. We added on the charred shishito peppers and cheese plate and both were lovely. The star of our dinner was the pasta and meat courses - no surprise since the chef is Mike Easton, of Il Corvo and Il Nido fame. I will be dreaming about that Sungold Tomato pasta for years to come. The best part? An entirely vegan menu for one of friends that was delicious and in line with what we were having as well. She rarely gets to experience food the same way we get to so it was a real treat for her to have a multi-course vegan meal as well. Our amazing server Sundown also urged us to walk outside and enjoy the amazing sunset and I'm so glad we did - August harvest sunsets are something else in Walla Walla. The grounds are also amazing - beautifully landscaped, fun to walk around after such a lovely meal. We had such a memorable meal and time together last night, I was so impressed and HAPPY afterwards. read more

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We had high hopes for The Kitchen at Abeja. With its reputation for being named one of the best winery restaurants by wine enthusiasts, we expected an exceptional experience--especially since we were celebrating my birthday. The evening started beautifully. The property itself is gorgeous, and the first few dishes that came out were wonderful. Unfortunately, the experience took a significant turn once our entrées arrived. The restaurant was gracious enough to accommodate my request for halibut instead of beef while keeping my friend's steak as ordered. Unfortunately, both entrées were overcooked. My friend actually looked at me and asked, "Are you sawing at your fish?" Sadly, I was. The halibut was so overcooked that I literally had to saw through it with my knife. As my friend put it, "No one should ever have to use muscle to saw a fish." Exactly. Her steak was also overdone. We brought the issue to our server's attention, and she asked if we wanted the dishes taken back. Of course we said yes, assuming that at a restaurant of this caliber, the kitchen would remake the entrées and give us properly prepared meals. That, unfortunately, didn't happen. Instead, dessert arrived. And that came with its own unexpected issue: while eating it, my friend actually lost a tooth. Yes--her tooth literally came out while eating dessert. Needless to say, that was not how we expected the evening to end. What makes this especially disappointing is the restaurant's reputation and the price point. We came in expecting a memorable dining experience and were excited to celebrate a special occasion. Instead, I left without actually having a properly prepared main course, and my friend left with an overcooked steak and a missing tooth. There were certainly some bright spots--the setting is beautiful, and the opening dishes were very good--but at this level of dining, the execution and, perhaps more importantly, the response when something goes wrong should match the reputation. For the price we paid and the expectations set by the accolades, this experience simply fell far short. Most disappointing of all, it was my birthday, and what should have been a special celebration became an evening we'll remember for all the wrong reasons. read more

Impeccable 5 course tasting menu centered around fresh ingredients. Fois grau bonbons were amazing as was the squash blossom, pasta and steak. Dessert was pavlova sticks with fresh berries and it was beautiful in looks and taste. Impeccable service and definitely get the wine pairing, worth it. We will be back in December for another seasonal meal. read more

First of all, make sure you come early to explore the grounds - the estate is breathtaking. Second, the food is outstanding...! Each course was unique and flavorful. The highlight was one of the simplest - the pasta with tomato sauce was bursting with flavor. The main course steak was actually the least favorite- a touch dry and lacking flavor but now I'm being picky. It is very expensive when you add the pre-fix meal + bonus foie gras + wine, but we knew that coming in. read more

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All around an incredible experience! The property is stunning and peaceful, the food was as good as it gets in southern Washington and the wines were great. The service alone was worth the trip. Sundown and crew made us feel like a part of the family. Anyone looking for a top notch dining experience that highlights the purity of amazing ingredients needs to give this place a try. We can't wait to come back again and hope all our friends and family check it out soon. read more

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Holy moly! So delicious! The night before we ate at Kinglet so we had pretty high expectations for another amazing meal and this did not disappoint. The property here is absolutely beautiful. One of the prettiest places in Walla Walla we visited. Our sever was super friendly, knowledgeable and down to earth and his wine pours were very generous and so appreciated. The food was out of this world amazing. Every single course we had was a bite of heaven. I was dying worth each bite. Would highly recommend anyone come here for an awesome culinary experience. read more

The Kitchen at Abeja - Driving into the property - New American Near Me - Walla Walla, Washington

Loved the tree lined entrance and small barn where dinner is served, so cozy. The Abeja team did an amazing job. The food was so delicious, beautiful presentation and perfect portions and the wine pairings were out of this world. Nice cozy, setting beautiful dinner space absolutely will be back. read more

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The Kitchen at Abeja was an amazing experience. The grounds are beautiful. The dining area was beautiful. The staff were amazing. The food and wine pairings were perfect. Really, a perfect evening. read more

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This restaurant just opened in July of 2021, and it's a bit hard to find until they add signage. It's not in the Inn at Abeja, but next to the winery. So when you go up the driveway and park you need to walk to the back and right. For a restaurant so newly opened, they are doing a lot of things right, and I'm pretty sure this is the most upscale dining experience in Walla Walla. The dining room is under the experienced direction of Tom Uberuaga. Winemakers Dan Wampfler and Amy Alvarez-Wampfler also visited our table. The tasting menu was created by Elodie Li, a young chef trained at Le Cordon Bleu in Seattle, and with Michelin experience in France. She also made a point of visiting diners' tables. Highlights of the tasting menu included a wonderfully complex Amuse Bouche of cherry tomatoes, and a stunning dessert with flavors of blood orange and Earl Grey. Chef Li notes she isn't a pastry chef, but she certainly could be! We also enjoyed the Tenderloin course, especially the oyster mushrooms in Cabernet jus. As one would expect of a brand new restaurant, there were a few missteps, but nothing major. The dining room was much too bright, but Tom indicated dimmers were already being installed. It is also a bit noisy, but that may be addressed with some softer floor treatments. Service needs a little polish, and some dishes would have been better served on warm plates, but overall everything was quite good. A wine pairing of Abeja wines is available and fairly priced, although a broader range of wines might find better matches with the food. Over all I would say this is a must -stop restaurant for all foodies visiting Walla Walla. read more

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Seldom does a restaurant earn 5 Stars and an A + review. The Kitchen at Abeja served one of the finest meals my wife and I have ever experienced. Further, we stayed the night and the breakfast was both delicious and creative! I cannot give these folks a better rating. We will travel from Boise to stay again!!! read more

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Seven course dinner with wine pairing was absolutely awesome. One of the best meals I've ever had and the presentation was over the top. Service was 5 star!!!! And the grounds are just beautiful. read more

The Kitchen at Abeja - Sunset at the winery. - New American Near Me - Walla Walla, Washington

This is fine dining, best meal we have ever had. It was multiple courses and each was as delicious as the last. The environment was great and so was the service. Perfect way to spend our third anniversary and will be back soon! read more

The Kitchen at Abeja - Personal chef loving the food. - New American Near Me - Walla Walla, Washington

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My husband and I came here for the 5-course tasting menu. While the property was beautiful, the restaurant disappointed. The Dungeness crab and the heirloom tomato appetizers were not memorable. Served cold, it did not help with the freezing temps of the restaurant. I was wearing shorts and my husband had to grab me a blanket from the car since I was so cold. The meal started to improve with the sea bass, although the portion of fish was the size of the fork prongs. The Denver steak really redeemed the menu; it was so tender and had lots of different flavor profiles. I loved the accompanying vegetables too. We also thoroughly enjoyed the unique white chocolate tart. Not sure we'd come back for the restaurant but may try to book a stay at Abeja. read more

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This is a very nice restaurant. We judge a dining experience along five key criteria. FOOD All the food was delicious. Considering there were five courses, the size of each course was appropriate. Any larger and we would have been over eating. I am 6'1", 210 pounds and left more than happy. SERVICE Our server was professional, attentive and friendly. She made the experience that much better. NOISE LEVEL Although music was playing, it was on low volume, fitting perfectly into the background. Some restaurants play loud music which we find annoying. We never go to a restaurant to listen to someone else's music selection. AMBIANCE The dining room is well lit and attractive. The surrounding grounds are beautiful too. We had a special treat outside the restaurant in that we saw a hawk moth visiting the flowers. These moths are distinctive as they are large and fly like a hummingbird. SEATING There is plenty of space in between the tables, and the seats are padded. The seats are the proper height relative to the table top. We shall return. read more