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    3.6 (430 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
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    THE ONION ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials

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    Denise M.

    On our quest for yummy Bloody Marys we stopped into the Onion today for a try. It's called The Kraken. Not on the menu but we had seen it offered. 22.00 each and it is topped with a lunch meal. Only a pic of one of them...mine fell over when they brought it out. The food sampling was tasty. Chicken tender, 2 shrimp, 2 bacon, 3 potato bacon balls, pickle and an onion ring. It was a large Bloody Mary, a bit strong and not a lot of flavor in the mix. Salted rim was missing. Can't give it a 5* but it was good.

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    Alex L.

    The service was good for a large lunch party. The portions on the food are huge and there is a good variety of sandwiches, burgers, and appetizers on the menu if you like fried food. However there are fewer fresh options.

    Sebastian B.

    The onion is a fantastic pun in Spokane! The service was wonderful just personable enough to engage a single diner while remaining attentive to other patrons. She was fast too. I ordered the Japanese rice beer that really hit the spot while I took in the very old school decore. They won me with the vintage Harley in the center of the dining area. The place has a really laid back vibe. I had the stuffed tots, a must order item. House made and satisfying l, add the cougar cheese sauce and you are in heaven. The Elk chopped steak was top shelf I highly recommend it. I opted for the pea salad instead of fries. That's with a try it was delicious and different. So happy I got to the onion on this trip.

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    David G.

    Delicious burger and rings. Amazing Mac and cheese. Great location with 51 beers on tap. Unfortunately had to wait almost 20 minutes to get our check once we were finished. Maybe understaffed? Would go back again though

    Bacon Avocado 1/4 Burger with pea salad
    Wilfred L.

    First time here and it was a good choice for lunch time fare. You can take a look at the pics to see what we ordered and just to let you know, there were no complaints on anything we ordered. I was offered either a 1/4lb or 1/2lb burger and I am glad I got the smaller of the two. The amount was just right. Just wanted to also point out the service we had from Sarah. She greeted us with a smile and bubbly personality. She checked on us often and provided great service. Keep up the great work Sarah!

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    Nichole B.

    Easy street parking Friendly service We tried The Onion and had a mix of amazing and not-so-amazing experiences. The French press coffee served in glass mugs was some of the best coffee I've ever had -- smooth, rich, and such a nice touch presentation-wise. The small chicken nachos were delicious and packed with flavor. The 1/2 pot roast French dip was also really good -- the peppered gravy was perfect. I completely forgot to add horseradish to the sandwich (my mistake!), but the side pea salad was fantastic. Now... the Monte Cristo with green apple slices. What can I say? It was a total greasy bomb. So disappointing. The entire sandwich was dipped in onion ring batter and deep fried. I took one bite and literally had grease dripping down my hand. Just way too heavy and overdone. On the positive side, the fries, tots, ranch, and tartar sauce were all solid. Overall, some standout items -- especially the coffee and French dip -- but I'd definitely skip the Monte Cristo next time.

    Heather B.

    The Onion has a ton of personality to go along with its vast menu and bar options! The staff is super super nice and the food was amazing and delicious.

    Robbin M.

    Overall, really nice place with cool vibes. Wait staff was great. Prices are reasonable. Had the steak strip appetizers and love the pepper sauce. My group had burgers and fish and chips and they really enjoyed it.

    Carlie L.

    So many taps! I love getting a flight here. The food is fresh and flavorful consisting of house made sauces, wild caught seafood, local beef + more. The large menu truly has something for everyone. Service is wonderful; the staff make it feel like you're dining at home. The Onion is a solid option whether you're visiting the north Spokane or downtown location.

    Aubri M.

    Went to the Onion for apps and desserts. I hadnt been there in several years. Was extremely disappointed. We got onion rings and mozzarella sticks. The onion rings were sopping wet with grease and served with a thin tartar sauce. The mozzarella sticks were yummy though. Then for dessert I got the cheesecake and the raspberry sauce on top was sooo sour I had to scrap it off my cheesecake. The cheesecake itself was good though. The worst part of the whole thing was the crème brûlée and is the reason I had to come leave a review. The top was not hard at all, very soft, and the consistency of the inside was SOUP. We complained and they got us another one, with the exact same problem. They don't know how to make crème brûlée and have it set correctly. Nor did they torch the top nearly long enough. Will not be going back.

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    Always a great experience. Wait staff offers advice on dishes. Kitchen always make me wanna come back. The view, amazing

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    Our server was great! We had the Turkey Club! Very tasty and we were able to share.

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    I know this is a Spokane institution, but I was so disappointed! The steak bites appetizer came out like dog treats!

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    Food was mid. Bar staff was very friendly. Nice atmosphere. Overall, you can do better in a town filled with nice options.

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    Solid 5 star. The burgers were excellent, drink prices were amazing during happy hour. Mariah at the bar is great!!

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    Wooden City - Spokane

    4.7
    (559 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$

    I don't care if you're a local or a tourist but this is one of the best restaurant spots in…read moreSpokane. We called in for a reservation on a Monday night and thank God we did. The food was amazing. I would've been truly happy with the appetizers and the drinks alone (a restaurant should be considered amazing when all you want to do is eat all the appetizers on the menu). I knew this was going to be an amazing restaurant when I told the host the name on the reservation and someone snuck in and taken our table. So the starters were amazing, the drinks were wonderful, the people at the table next to us raved about the schnitzel. That was the only thing they would eat on the menu, but I looked over and they were tucking into a piece or two of their friend's pizza. My only regret well at least two is that I don't live close enough to go back there and finish eating all the appetizers as well as having a chance to try the desserts. This is a place that truly deserves recognition for the ambience the drinks, the starters and the main dishes. Get a reservation... Have drinks, starters a couple main course dishes and let me know how the desserts are. Hopefully, I'll be sitting at a table next to you sharing how much I love this meal.

    I bought two Margherita pizza's. One from Wooden City and one from Barrelhouse so I could do a…read moretaste test after not being able to decide which one to go to. First off, I was looking for an authentic Napoli style pizza. Like a fresh red sauce from crushed tomatoes and a beautiful chewy, pillowy, yet charred crust. The verdict: Wooden City is the winner! The crust is really really good! The sauce is a bright beautiful tomato sauce that looks like crushed tomatoes however, the sauce was lacking flavor:( I would give this pizza a 3 out of 5. The crust is a 4 1/2 star but the sauce lacking in flavor..brought it down to a 3. Cute place, very pleasant friendly staff..way friendlier vibe than Barrelhouse. The boys are easy on the eyes for younger girls on the hunt! Lmao Don't bother with the Margherita pizza at Barrelhouse. Thank God I only paid $12 for the Margherita Monday deal of half off! The crust was horrible! Dominos has better crust! Costco pizza's had a better crust! The sauce has flavor, very garlicky like fresh garlicky but more of a paste with a load of oregano in it. The cheese didn't have that fresh taste I was hoping for. However, they are known for their Detroit pizza's which I haven't tried but if it's the same sauce, I would pass. Not saying it's bad but it's just not MY cup of tea whether it's for a Detroit style or any pizza. Now you don't have to guess which place has a better Margherita pizza. I wouldn't even pay $12 at Barrelhouse for a marg. Would I come back, yes, if I were in my 20's.. lol but since I'm older and the food is more important to me...no...:/ But hey, maybe their other pizza's are better! I can see a salty pepperoni being good!

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    Cute classy place good vibe!
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    Bone marrow
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    Elliotts an Urban Kitchen

    Elliotts an Urban Kitchen

    4.6
    (253 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$

    Excellent! Cucumber…read moresalad with an IPA beer. Great! I am attempting to cut down on food calories while enjoying a brew. Wow wow...the cucumbers were excellent, fantastic, superb. They are like overly fancy, to the max pickle. I'm not saying it's a pickle, because they are not "pickled", but, but, how do I say it....fresh, crunchy, tasty, with a good "kick". The flavor is abundant. The pepper lingers on your tongue after you finish. Glory! Try it with a beer. I'm telling you. You will be satisfied with this starter. This is all I ate. I'm losing weight. Have to look good for my new lady. BTW- great ambiance. Large hole-in-wall. Dimly lit. People talking. Not loud. Good energy. Lots of different kind of whiskey. And other spirits. 4 good beers on tap. Several imported or mico-brew beers. Full bar. Wine, etc. Staff is pleasant and efficient. I had my dish 3 minutes after ordering. Like busy bees. Kitchen is wide open for viewing. I like that touch. TV at the bar. Two high chair sections, one at the bar. Lots of seating. Good temperature in the restaurant. I like this place. "I be back", as Arnold says.

    Absolutely my favorite restaurant in Spokane without question. You could go there a little dressed…read moreup or wearing cutoffs and it's all good. Great great great food. Dessert too. Portions are just right. My kids beg to go here too. It's where we go to celebrate anything. Revolving art on walls. Comfortable, welcoming atmosphere. Full bar -- but also some nonalcoholic drinks with lots of personality. Side note: been here over a dozen times. Never once seen a bad customer. Family owned.

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    A painting on the wall by one of the tables
    A painting on the wall by one of the tables
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    Fried Pickles
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    Luna

    Luna

    4.0
    (492 reviews)
    4.0 mi
    $$

    Wow, just wow! From the moment we walked in the door until the moment we left, we felt like…read moreroyalty! We started with a shared Luna salad, it was crisp and flavorful like always. We had a lovely glass of California chardonnay and we both ordered the salmon as our entrée. The salmon was served with corn, onions and celery with roasted potatoes and a salmon cream sauce. It was amazing! We shared a blueberry cobbler for dessert, not because we were still hungry but because the desserts are so good at Luna. What's even more special is the staff remembered us from previous visits! Bravo, Luna!!

    Luna is one of the most hyped restaurants in Spokane, so I had high expectations for it. The space…read moreis absolutely instagrammable, and honestly every corner was really photo worthy. That's probably the highlight of the whole experience. I started with the Cheshire Cat mocktail, which was a bit oversweet for me. For main course, I had sea bass for $48 (pan-seared fish served with onion-potato gnocchi, charred asparagus, mushrooms, and asparagus coulis). It was decent, but the portion felt small for the price. Salmon rillette ended up being the best dish! It was rich, savoury, and delicious when paired with pickled onions (the bread was slightly burnt - I hated it). Ended the meal with a vanilla gelato dessert - just okay, not too wow. The restaurant was so packed and seemed understaffed, so service took forever. I left feeling a bit disappointed, especially after looking forward to it so much

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    Luna
    Luna

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    Bruncheonette

    Bruncheonette

    4.0
    (557 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$

    Our second time here. We love this place! We love there is…read moreGF chicken and other options. Service was a little slow but it allowed time to talk and hang. Everyone was super nice. Place has inside and small patio cute little area

    I really want to like this restaurant, this was my third attempt and I have to say I won't be…read moretrying it again. Firstly the drip coffee was horrible. We told the server it tasted burnt & old so she offered to make a fresh pot. It was just as bad, when she asked we said it was still really yucky and she said that a lot of people don't care for it. I ordered the tamale waffle. The beef was great, eggs were a bit overcooked but no biggie, the waffle was really hard and dry. It needs some sort of crema sauce or something. It wasn't horrible by any stretch but it wasn't great either. My mom got the veggie breakfast burrito and she liked the veggies though it was bland, felt like it could have had more sour cream & cheese. It was massive and came with a side. The added 16% service fee is some real BS. It says on the receipt that it's split between the server & the kitchen staff. Call me old fashioned but I thought it was on the restaurant to pay their staff a living wage. At $18 a breakfast plate & $4 for drip coffee you should be able to pay your staff. And then we're supposed to tip on top of that? Nope.

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    Brisket Hash - the texture of the potatoes is spectacular! IG - @bilalandjesseatfood
    Brisket Hash - the texture of the potatoes is spectacular! IG - @bilalandjesseatfood
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    Cascadia Public House

    Cascadia Public House

    4.4
    (506 reviews)
    4.1 mi
    $$

    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

    We went to Cascadia Public House on a Sunday with pretty high expectations after reading so many…read moregood reviews, but unfortunately it was a letdown from start to finish. The biggest issue right away was how long the food took. It felt like we were waiting forever, and by the time it finally came out, it definitely didn't feel worth it. We started with the pretzel, which honestly was nothing like a pretzel. It tasted more like glorified fried dough and didn't have that classic pretzel texture or flavor at all. For drinks, mine was way too strong and just didn't taste good. It wasn't balanced at all and ended up being hard to even enjoy. For my main, I ordered the Cascadia burger medium, but it came out clearly well done and overcooked. On top of that, the egg on it was severely undercooked.. some of the whites were still clear and slimy, which completely ruined it for me. I had also heard good things about the mac and cheese, so I gave it a try, but that was another disappointment. It was bland and runny, and even after adding salt and pepper, it still had no real flavor. My husband ordered the chicken sandwich, which wasn't terrible, but it was definitely on the dry side. They were also out of fries, so he had to get fruit instead, which was kind of disappointing. Overall, the food took way too long, the quality didn't match the price, and the experience just didn't live up to the hype at all. Unfortunately, we won't be returning.

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

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

    Saranac Public House

    3.9
    (483 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    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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    Saranac Public House
    Saranac Public House
    Yellow Chicken curry amazing!!!!

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    Yellow Chicken curry amazing!!!!
    Wild Sage Bistro

    Wild Sage Bistro

    4.7
    (955 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $$$

    This restaurant is phenomenal. I took my granddaughters there and we all agree. This is the best…read morefood we've had in our two week tour of America. The crème brûlée was outstanding. We have a French girl with us and she raved about it. The flank steak from snake river farms was done to perfection. And presented in such a delightful way. We loved our server and the maître D. And imagine delicious popovers. I haven't had those in years. Thank you so much. Oh, and the ambience is so very European. I would like to say French.

    This place exceeded all of my expectations. As a traveling sales person, I came here years ago and…read morewhen I had a chance to go back to Spokane, I was hoping it was just as good as I remembered. It absolutely was. Their menu is very interesting, it definitely tells a new American story with a lot of influence, but holds traditional to a new American style. The service is incredible. Everyone seems so happy and alive. Every single thing that we got was perfect. The port flight was quite a steal at $20. We were excited to try some different items, but were even more thrilled when it came out with some amazing chocolate. The bread puffs that come before the meal are to die for, and we got a taquito appetizer that was super filling, fresh, vibrant, and a little unique too. I wish we didn't live all the way across the country! This is a must stop in Spokane for a lovely and memorable meal.

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    Wild Sage Bistro
    Affogato al Caffe
    Affogato al Caffe
    Wild Sage Burger

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    Purgatory Craft Beer And Whiskey Bar

    Purgatory Craft Beer And Whiskey Bar

    4.3
    (127 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    We went for a late evening walk this past Sunday, looking for something to eat. We found no place…read moreserving food, until we got to Purgatory Agave. Robert welcomed us in and said Yes! they were still serving food. It was Sunday at 9:30pm and that was the theme: Yes! We felt welcomed and appreciated. Robert even custom-crafted my drink order. Thank you Robert, you made our experience truly wonderful! The food we ordered was excellent, not too heavy, perfect for a light snack. Highly recommend! I hope the management of this restaurant will recognize the positive impact of an employee like Robert and value him appropriately.

    We went to Agave tonight for dinner and drinks before a show, and honestly, this place has a lot of…read morepotential. The atmosphere was really enjoyable -- the space has a great vibe, the drinks were well made, and overall it feels like somewhere that could become a favorite spot downtown. The food was decent as well, though not especially memorable. Unfortunately, the service completely overshadowed the positives. From the moment we walked in, we felt more like an inconvenience than welcomed guests. The host greeted us while remaining seated at the bar and simply told us to "sit anywhere," which immediately set an odd tone. When I asked for paper menus, I was told they only use QR codes. Normally that wouldn't be a huge issue, but the menu was around 15 pages long with tiny font, making it frustrating to navigate on a phone. Once our food arrived, we essentially never saw our server again. No check-ins, no refill offers, no asking if we wanted another round of drinks -- nothing. Meanwhile, staff members were gathered at the bar loudly talking among themselves and openly complaining about being there, which was uncomfortable to listen to as customers trying to enjoy a night out. Eventually, we had to walk up to the front bar ourselves just to pay our bill. That was the most disappointing part because the restaurant truly has the foundation to be excellent. The ambiance and drinks are already there, but hospitality matters just as much as the food. A little attentiveness and genuine customer service would have completely changed the experience. We absolutely would have ordered more drinks and likely stayed longer if anyone had checked on us. Hopefully management takes service more seriously, because this place could be great with the right staff culture and attention to guests.

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    Wall of whiskey
    Wall of whiskey
    Smoked ribs
    Smoked ribs
    You know you are at a whiskey place !!

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    You know you are at a whiskey place !!

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