On my drive down to Portland and needed "real food" not fast food junk to keep me going. I found this little join just a few minutes drive into Ellensburg and it hit the spot! The wait staff was very kind, attentive, and quick. Great spot! read more

The Red Pickle - Tilapia fish tacos - Sandwiches Near Me - Ellensburg, Washington

This place is the best. The food is always terrific, the service is always friendly & attentive, and their drinks are all amazing. I went here recently with my boyfriend while they had a brunch menu. He had this corned beef dish that was sooo good. They also make the best micheladas in town. Highly recommend. We love coming here for lunch when we are running errands in Ellensburg. read more

Wow this place was an utter delight. One of the best meals I've had in a long time! The salmon with gritty and flavorful. Along with that the nachos had that crunch and spice, that was just perfect. Everything was fast, but not rushed like our table was being waited on. And the inside was like any bar or pub but it was extremely clean and had a cool and laidback kind of vibe. read more

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I was back in Ellensburg for an alumni event. I was early and wanted lunch. I chose the Red Pickle on 3rd street. Loved it! Friendly staff from the moment I walked in the door. The menu was casual: burgers, tacos, dogs, fries and such but with World fusion flavors. Chimichuri sauce burger with Wasabi fries. Delicious, reasonably priced and fun. Thank you. read more

The Red Pickle - Wall sign in the dining room - Sandwiches Near Me - Ellensburg, Washington

The staff was very friendly and helpful. They immediately brought water with a straw and crayons for the little one in our group. The strawberry balsamic vodka was really good. It was different than anything I've ever tried. It got better with every sip. The wasabi fries were a good starter. The amount of wasabi makes eating them manageable without completely emptying your sinuses. The taco fries were super good. Crispy fries and lots of meat. What an enjoyable lunch. read more

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This was literally the worst food I have ever had. Ordered asada tacos they were cold the radishes on the side were literally disgusting dried up and brown. They should have been embarrassed putting them on the plate. The burger was terrible I think the cheese was freshly taken out of a plastic wrapper. One of the worst experiences I've had. I feel the reviews on yelp are not correct and I didn't see any good that resembled the pictures on here. read more

Delicious and imaginative. We had a hard time choosing just two dishes to eat for lunch because everything in the menu was tempting. Then the food came out and it was even better. I may be in love with the wasabi fries; so sweet and spicy, the chefs here are courageous and adventurous. Do not hesitate to eat here, the food is great and the service is top notch. read more

The Red Pickle - Halfway through my wasabi fries, amazing! - Sandwiches Near Me - Ellensburg, Washington

Yelp never disappoints! On our way to see a concert at the Gorge with the family. Driving through Ellensburg, I told my husband to look on Yelp for a restaurant with 4 stars or above, literally never disappoints! The Red Pickle was excellent!! Cute location downtown, seating inside and out. We sat outside at the high tops, beautiful day. I tried the cheesesteak with Cajun fries, my husband tried the special steak sandwich with rosemary fries. My cheesesteak was delicious! Fries were awesome- I liked the rosemary fries the best- not just a hint of rosemary, strong rosemary taste- delicious! Kids both had the home made chicken nuggets- their only complaint is that they wish it came with more, but it was under "the not so hungry" section on the menu. Highly recommend- food and service was outstanding! read more

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We got the specials, which were chipotle chicken Alfredo and some sort of chicken burrito. Both were great and really hit the spot! The service was fast and our server was great, very friendly. This was a cute corner restaurant with plenty of outdoor and indoor seating. I am looking forward to coming back! read more

Went to our nephews baseball tournament in Ellensburg and found this awesome place through the Yelp app. Got a table for seven right away. Helped right away. Food came quickly. Waters were always full. Loved the menu and selection. It had a vibe and our family was all for it. Server was attentive and helpful with making food selections. Brussels were some of the best we have ever had. read more

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Absolutely everything we had was EXCELLENT. The bees knees (ordered as a double), the Philly cheesesteak sandwich, the pork tacos.... Just a great dinner experience. Service was excellent. We will happily be back anytime we are in town! read more

My family stopped here for lunch on our way back from vacation, and I do not regret it. Our waitress was very accommodating, and our drinks quickly arrived. And while they were not the best, the food quickly made up for it. I got the burger with rosemary fries, which are to die for. Outdoor seating was nice, but our table was rather dirty. Overall worth it, would come again. read more

The Red Pickle - Burger with rosemary fries - Sandwiches Near Me - Ellensburg, Washington

Tried the Philly Cheesesteak but with a twist. No bread but served on top of fries. Different but I would have preferred on a traditional roll. Also, lots of onion and peppers that outnumbered the tiny bits of "steak." Lacked the seasoning I would have expected based on the menu's description. Had the house salad which was fresh and plentiful Service was good. No complaints really but just wasn't impressed enough to come back. $32 for what you see in picture including tip. A bit overpriced. read more

The Red Pickle - Philly Cheesesteak on fries and house salad - Sandwiches Near Me - Ellensburg, Washington

Oh, my... Driving a long distance and starting far too early for a two-state drive, we decided to eat at a restaurant rather than eat the junk 5hey offer at highway gas stations. We chose Red Pickle -- and eventually found it despite multiple one-way streets and some sort of street market going on. The staff was young, eager, and energetic. Ask for something and -- whooosh -- they were gone and back in a flash. Everyone shared their fries, which were wonderful. I had an adult beverage because I wasn't driving that day. The beverage was generous. All of us enjoyed our meal there. Can't say I'll be back ever, but if I repeat the trip, we'll stop in again. read more

The service was really nice, got seating quickly and had a nice waitress. I would describe this place as a Brazilian fusion. Burgers and tacos with delicious cocktails. We got the wasabi fries as an appetizer which were good. And the pork cocktails with a blueberry lemonade. Very tasty tacos with a big kick from the spicy salsa on top. Also their Cajun fries were so good! The only thing I wasn't a fan of was the sauce on the side of the tacos & wasabi fries. The orange sauce just tasted weird, not a good combination for the food. read more

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One of the few spots in ellensberg with more than one vegetarian option/affordable and fun vegetable heavy menu items! Brussel sprouts were probably the highlight! Large portion, flavorful, hell yeah baby cabbages. Can get a side added to most entrees for $2.50, but note for those that don't include sides (e.g. tacos) you'll end up paying $10 for a full portion, whoops Veggie burger was ok! As most homemade veggie patties are, a lil squishy and bland. Carnitas fries were loaded and flavor packed from what I saw! Appreciated the fajita veggies on the shrimp taco special Good outdoor space, just lacked space heaters. But plenty of indoor seating (phat 8 top in the center, then lots of 2/4 tops) and a nice lil colorful bar space. Would come back!! read more

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Decided to grab a late lunch at The Red Pickle while we were staying in Ellensburg for the weekend for a music festival. Since it was hot outside, the outdoor seating area was open, in addition to having seating inside the restaurant. There wasn't any staff member outside when we came, so we went inside and then escorted to a table outside. It was really hot and smokey that day, unfortunately, but we didn't mind being seated outside since it was also hot inside. My friend ordered the Philly Cheesesteak (beef marinated with Guatemalan spices, sriracha mayo, onions, green peppers, and a blend of shredded Monterey jack and cheddar cheese, served on a hoagie roll) with a side of rosemary fries along with the Charcoal Lemonade. I ordered the Gauchito (one beef burger patty marinated with chimichuri sauce served on a bun with american cheese, lettuce, and sriracha mayo) with a side of rosemary fries. Overall, the food and service were good! Just make sure to swat the flies away from your food periodically, especially during the summer. They were constantly around us trying to land on our food. read more

The Red Pickle - Sandwiches Near Me - Ellensburg, Washington

On our way through Ellensburg, and wanted something a bit different. The Red Pickle fills the bill. Outdoor and indoor seating that's family-friendly, with a small bar area as well. Nicely varied menu with something for everyone, including shrimp tacos, chicken strips, burgers, and salads. Great selection of cocktails and the usual beverages (tea, lemonade, sodas). Vibrant decor and attentive wait staff. Food was delicious, hot, and nicely presented. Parking is a bit of a thing -- we parked across the street. Signage makes it challenging to find if you're new to the area, and driving by GPS. read more

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Excellent, excellent food! Glad we stopped here on our trek across Washington! Get the rosemary fries.

Cute corner spot, nachos, salad, tacos were amazing! Staff were helpful and polite! We will be back!

What a delightful and unexpected jewel on my way from Seattle to Spokane! Absolutely delicious drinks, burgers, and salad. They also have amazing looking tacos and Mexican specialties but I wasn't in the mood for that. Delightful and attentive service. I had the chimichurri marinated burger with side salad and a blood orange cosmo and it was all good. Definitely stop in here! read more

Ordered a fried chicken sandwich, kids chicken nuggets and fries, and a beer, 35$ after tip. Ambience is quick stop chicken shop. Service was quick and accommodating. read more

Worst margaritas we have ever had. I ordered a jalapeño margarita - it was red (why?) came in a pint glass and tasted and smelled like Burnt rubber. Completely inedible . Thought it was just mine. Tried my mom's normal margarita. Also awful. "Captain Morgan and coke in a short glass" - confirmed twice - was a pint glass of something else that was absolutely not captain morgan. We skipped the food and moved on. Gave it two stars because the staff was really nice. read more

Good food, good service. We got seated right away. We stopped off on our way to Silverwood.

Stopped by for dinner on our way to Tri Cities. Casual and great for a quick stop. There have some tables inside but their outdoor seating is much bigger and will be great when the weather gets a bit warmer. Today we chose to sit inside. They also have a tiny bar area. I ordered a Bees Knees. I guess my expectations were high. The presentation was a let down. I like to feel the zing when I see a cocktail, even before I taste it. So the glass, the lemon wedge everything wasn't up to the mark. And when I tasted it, didn't seem as sweet as it's supposed to be. So I asked for a tad more honey to be added and the waitress was cool with it and brought it back the way I wanted it. So that was all good. The presentation could have been better. Maybe a different glass? I got veggie tacos that came with chick pea patty, avocados and lots of slaw. Very yummy. The hot sauce was spot on! The veggie burger came with a crispy chickpea patty. It was really good. We asked for Cajun fries with the burger and a side of Cajun fries for the kids. The fries were disappointing. Cold and limp. We couldn't eat it. Service was good. I would recommend getting a beer instead of cocktails, like my partner did. Would be great with the burger too and they can't go wrong with that! Overall, great place to stop by. read more

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I ordered a burger, some fried pork tacos, two orders of Cajun fries, and a sparkling lemonade. The burger was alright but didn't have much flavor at all. The fries were super soggy and the Cajun seasoning barely came through, honestly not worth ordering. The pork tacos tasted good but were very dry, and I'm pretty sure I asked for corn tortillas but got flour instead. Overall, this feels like the kind of food you'd grab when you're drunk and don't care what you're eating, not somewhere you go for a good meal. Wouldn't recommend unless you're just looking for something quick and don't care much about quality. read more

Stopped here off I-90 for lunch. The service was so friendly! We got the shrimp tacos and the chorizo burger. The cajun fries were so delish. All the food was great. Great fast casual spot! Would recommend! read more

Great seating outside. Service was great. Really like the different kid of French fries. We all ordered something different so we could try everything! read more

Great little small-town cafe. Really tasty food with a wide assortment of dishes. Exceptionally friendly service - very welcoming. This has become our stopping point for food when driving thru the area. Highly recommend read more

The Red Pickle - Menu - Sandwiches Near Me - Ellensburg, Washington

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The food was fantastic, the staff were the sweetest, and they were able to tell me right away that what I ordered was gluten free. I got street tacos of the day which was a saucy ground pork and they were perfection. My partner got the fried chicken sandwich and seemed pretty impressed. Not sure if/when I'll be back out to little old Ellensburg but I would definitely eat here again! read more

This is one of those rare cases where I don't want to write this review, because the people who run this restaurant are so nice and friendly, and the service was wonderful. But I can't go without warning the next unsuspecting passers-by that the business is peddling disappointing food at outrageous prices. Stopped in on our way to Spokane... we wanted a sit-down lunch that was simple. The reviews made it seem this would be our spot. We were warmly welcomed and escorted to a nice table near the bar and a window. We both decided quickly on the Shrimp Tacos and a couple of sodas. Quick, simple, healthy. The description on the menu made them seem gourmet. What arrived was an understated disappointment. Two store-bought flour tortillas, heaping-filled with sautéed bell peppers and onions, a light sprinkle of bagged colby-jack "mexi-cheese", and... not joking... 4 shrimp split lengthwise and twisted to make it look like 8 shrimp on the order. The plate was then drowned in a mayo-sriracha sauce. Had I known, I'd have ordered the cheesesteak I'd seen walk by to another table ... tons more meat and the same amount of veggies for $3 more. Maybe it would have satisfied. At the very least, it would have filled me with the same veggies. This meal... if you can barely call it that... cost $39 with tip. $39 for 4 tacos and 2 sodas. Outrageous for what amounted to a trip to the grocery store for the cook to buy canned/bagged/frozen food, heat it, and arrange it on a tray. I've had gourmet tacos in Seattle, paid less, and had my mouth singing with delight. I've made this dinner in my kitchen with these exact ingredients, except twice the shrimp, for $4/plate. This food and price just left me down in the mouth. No need to return. Which is sad, because I loved the people who worked here. read more

I had to stop off at the closest restaurant to the highway because I needed to relieve myself. And decided why not check out the red pickle. Well, my hot dog did not have a pickle, but what it did have was a bunch of condiments that I liked. The hot dog was one of the messiest things ive eaten. And to be honest, I think what I got was severely overpriced Lets face it, this Hot Dog costed me $13. For $13, I can purchase 7 costco hot dogs AND get condiments AND GET A FREE DRINK. I was blown away how expensive this Hot dog was ESPECIALLY because I was in Central Washington. Anyways, if you want an overly priced hot dog please come here. Oh the fries were fantasic read more

The Red Pickle - Hot dog - Sandwiches Near Me - Ellensburg, Washington

Awesome food, good portions, nicely cooked, lovely outside or inside seating. Food was delicious!

We stopped by for lunch. Some of the food they make is Guatemalan themed. We got the Philly cheesesteak. The steak tasted good, however it's served on a hotdog bun and it was impossible to keep things together, the meat feel through the thin layer of bread that holds the bun together. Also the portion wasn't that large, the coleslaw was good, but again not to large of a portion despite this meal being in the "really hungry!" section. The burger and fries were good, their sauce for the fries was great too. Finally the service was great! read more

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Food was absolutely delicious! I ordered the Fried Chicken Sandwich. The chicken was juicy, flavors were all there with a little bit of heat and tang, plus fresh yummy coleslaw. Cajun fries were well seasoned and they give you fry sauce with your meal. The chicken was fried differently then I've ever had it before, thin crispy batter. I'm only in town for a week but I will probably be back here again. The gentleman who waited on us was super friendly and attentive. Great atmosphere, it was a good bite! read more

The Red Pickle - Fried Chicken Sandwhich - Sandwiches Near Me - Ellensburg, Washington

The food is awesome customer survive is so nice dropped sauce on accident and they cleaned it gave stickers out and are awesome people! read more

The Red Pickle - Steak bites - Sandwiches Near Me - Ellensburg, Washington

Prompt service, friendly people, loved the food. Had the taco salad with chicken and it was so flavorful. Wish this place was closer to home because we'd be there weekly. read more

Great burgers, fantastic service!! We were driving through Ellensburg on our way to Walla Walla and were looking for a dog friendly restaurant. They welcomed our two labs. We will definitely go again! read more

My friend and I stopped by Ellensburg for lunchtime and found this place with many reviews. We were told we could sit anywhere in the restaurant, which we did. The vibe of the restaurant was a mix of families and college-age students. The service can be slightly improved as it takes a while to get our order and check. However, I'll give them the benefit of the doubt because it was a busy afternoon. We ordered a Super Gaucho w/ Cajun Fries and a Gauchito w/ Cajun Fries. I loved that green sauce they added to the burger, as it gave more flavor to it. The burger was quite juicy, and I also loved the presentation of it. The fries were soft but weren't soggy, and they provided siracha mayo for dipping sauce. I recommend The Red Pickle if you are looking for a good burger. read more

The Red Pickle - Super Gaucho w/ Cajun Fries (Top), Gauchito w/ Cajun Fries (Bottom) - Sandwiches Near Me - Ellensburg, Washington

We stopped by on our way through Ellensburg and enjoyed their tacos of the day which were chicken mole. 3 tacos. It was delicious and the perfect amount. We left full and relaxed after listening to the great music and chatting with the friendly staff. It is worth the drive in from the freeway. read more