We were excited to visit a staple restaurant in town and had been recommend to it by many locals we talked to. When we were first seated, the restaurant was nearly half empty and were placed right in front of the stairs as you enter, they mentioned this was the only table available even though the 10 tables near us were empty (we figured there were reservations). The waitress was quick to provide recommendations and even brought out a sample of one of them, which was a nice touch. After we placed our orders it took a couple of minutes before our drinks came out, but we weren't worried about it. For our appetizer we had the Fire Grilled Prawns, they were solidly good with plenty of spice and extra sauce, though the shrimp were overcooked and chewy. We then waited about 30min before our Roasted Beet Salads came out, which were amazing. The wonderful beets with cheese, candied walnuts, arugula, orange, and vinaigrette was a refreshing taste before our entry. We the had to wait for what seemed like an eternity for our entrees. After 40 mins I asked our waitress about it and they said the kitchen was backed up by a large private party. Usually at this point the staff will offer you a complimentary drink or dessert, but nothing was offered to us. After and hour our entrees came out and the Herb-Crusted Salmon was good (a mild risotto and citrus sauce for the Salmon) while the Bolognese was great! Both of us exchanged bites and the Bolognese was the winner of the two. After we asked for our check the wait staff didn't seemed bothered that our entire meal was 2hrs long and didn't offer anything to counter the bad service. Not to mention that throughout the night there were less people in the room, so it made it even more strange to seat us in front of the stairs. We even heard an altercation between a table and another waitress where the manager had to intervene. This place definitely has a lot of work cut out to become great, the only thing saving this place is the food. Would we come here again? Probably not. Is the food good here? Mostly. Is the service bad? Definitely (read other reviews, it's a pattern). read more

Dinner was delicious for all at our table of four. Martinis, beer to start with charcuterie. Wild Salmon, lamb shanks and steak as mains. Peach-berry cobbler for dessert. Service was on point. read more

I tried to give the manager some feedback by phone today for our dinner for 8 instead of writing a review, but he just got angry and said, "We don't change our menu or service based on customer feedback. Just don't come back." Wow, that says it all... don't bother. read more

Okay, so it's been just over a year since I reviewed anything. Just haven't had the same interest to do so, perhaps due to the realization of I know more about food and wine than 95% of you out there that's reading this review. Does that mean I am better than you? No. However, it does mean I eat and drink better than most of you. Anyway, on to the review itself..... I was going to venture to Brasserie Four tonight, but one more recommendation of T. Mac had me punching in a different address on my GPS. Arrived at the restaurant just after six, few tables already having dinner, figures a good sign for a Tuesday night in Walla Walla. Getting to the real point of this review, I will just tell you the service is good, no worries there. Kitchen on the other hand can use a lot of help. Went with Beef Carpaccio, good flavor with just one problem, 75% of the thinly sliced tenderloin was still frozen. in the grand scheme of the things, really not a big deal, but it's the attention to detail the kitchen is lacking that's bothering me. For entree, went with Braised Pork, this translates into throwing a hunk of meat into some seasoned liquid equals a pretty safe dish. Well, WRONG!. Somewhere in the list of ingredients on the menu listed chili flakes and further enhanced by scallion & parsley salad. Figuring this for a savory dish with a slight kick. What I got instead was a dish that's way to sweet with no heat at all what so ever. Even worse was the pork taste like it's a few days old at the least, definitely not braised on the same day. Yes, certain times, a braised pork dish actually taste better the next day or two, but certainly not in this case. In the end, my waitress took the Braised Pork off the bill after I asked if it's meant to be on the sweet side. So again, no issues with service at all, period. Based on the people that recommended this place, I am hoping it's just a off night in the kitchen. read more

Went for dinner after a nice day of wine tasting. When you make your reservation, you might want to ask not to be seated anywhere near the door. The day was a bit chilly and I ended up trading seats with a friend in order for her to be warmer. When the evening continued on, we asked them to close the door and the A/C kicked in with the vent pointed straight as us. Needless to say, it was freezing! Hard to enjoy a good meal when you're trying to keep warm. That being said, the food was ok... it likely would've been better if our server had warned us of the dishes we ordered or the menu indicated specifics on the dishes. At the table, we had an order of curried cioppino that was so spicy that I traded my tagliatelle with her cioppino as she wasn't even able to enjoy the flavors because of the spice. I love spicy food and it had some heat on it. Another friend order the hanger steak which ended up being covered in allspice and cinnamon, which she really dislikes. These are some serious flavors and heat that should be outlined by the server when ordering if not specified on the menu. Otherwise, our appetizer and salad were delicious and generous. We really just wanted to get out of there after eating so we wouldn't catch a cold and wanted to get away from what should've been a great dinner (we had made reservations over a month ahead) but turned out to be a bit of a dud. read more

We ate here 2 years ago with friends and really enjoyed it, so we were happy to go back. Unfortunately, despite making a reservation 2 months in advance, we were seated at a table with a view of the dumpsters. It was like summer in Tuscany. Worse, it's in an area immediately across from the bar which seems to act as a funnel for every drunken cry -- it all gets directed into that space. There was one shrill patron at the bar and every time she spoke up, our whole section winced. The food followed suit. The Sazerac was watered down and was made without Peychaud's bitters (which is kind of key in a Sazerac), the pear salad had a mayonaise-y dressing instead of the white truffle vinegarette the menu indicated, and the pork shank lacked the richness you would expect, instead it was a bit cloying in it's sweetness -- the sort of dish you rush through to have it be over, which is a shame for a $30 plate. On the other hand, the carpaccio was flavorful enough and the crab agnolotti was certainly filled with crab (though also bits of shell). It was ok. But just ok, and for the price there are better options. read more

We always make reservations at Tmacs when in Walla Walla! Beautiful atmosphere, friendly staff, and food to die for! Definitely a must stop! read more

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What a great meal! Had a recommendation to visit this restaurant and loved it. The Brussels sprouts salad and mixed greens salad were both wonderful, although I was really partial to my Brussels Sprouts selection! Enjoyed the lobster ravioli and seafood fettuccine as well! Excellent service as well! Would highly recommend. read more

Second trip to Walla Walla and the locals still are raving about this spot. So we tried it. On our last trip we were told to get reservations as they are always booked - since it was a Wednesday - we didn't make one. Mistake. The restaurant had many tables for 4 open and we were seated right away. Unfortunately, they decided to place us at The Table by The Kitchen and Behind the Bar, hate that. But again, our mistake for not making a reservation. The Tagliatelle and Bolognese dishes truly were wonderful. Their pasta dishes have the inimitable taste of fresh. Bolognese was slightly spicy, Tagliatelle was dense with cheese. The bread accompaniment, average or below, Pear Salad - fresh, tasty. Service was below average. Waitress wasn't able to remember who had what with drinks or dinner. Not a big deal in a coffee shop - but for the reputation of this spot, try just a little harder. After our meal we commented that dessert would not be necesary - dinner was so good! BUT, we received dessert menus anyway and way too much time went by before she returned to ask if we wanted dessert. Nope, just the check. That took more time than necessary too. The place was busy, but not that busy. Especially because she had to pass us every time she went to the bar or kitchen! Restaurants are about the food, service, ambiance and vibe. Clearly locals are experiencing it regularly, so perhaps have a better experience on the average. Food = A Ambiance = B- Service = C- read more

I recommend avoiding this restaurant. Overall, we just had a bad experience at T Maccarones. The restaurant sells itself as a high-end establishment, but the service and the food are nowhere near the promise. When you are paying $25 for a plate of pasta, you expect something amazing. The food was not amazing. I'm sorry to say it was not even great - it was passable. It was bland, chewy and lukewarm. Service also was very subpar. We waited a long time at our table before our waiter came by. When he finally did, he seemed flustered and impatient with us. We expressed that we weren't very happy with our food, but he did nothing to compensate. The wine at the restaurant was great of course, though the prices are very high. All in the all, just not a place you want to go in Walla Walla. Go to Whitehouse Crawford instead. read more

We had brunch on our last day in Walla Walla. I ordered the eggs benedict. One word AWESOME. Their hollandaise sauce was perfect only wish I would have ordered more on the side so I could dip my brioche in it. They serve coffee in a real mug not one that holds 4 ounces and the service was very attentive and sincere. read more

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Get: Macaronni & Cheese appetizer ($13) Running off the fumes of memories of a stop at T. Mac years ago - my wife and I tucked into a corner spot near the bar of this fancy-schmancy restaurant (easily detectible by bowls that look like plates yet carry tiny portions). Service was excellent and, eyeballing other diners, the service was consistent throughout and across all servers / hosts. The food did not match our loving memory. It may have been wearing the same fancy outfit, but the occupant of the clothing was a bit of a putz. Since we're cheap, we ordered three inexpensive items: Macaronni and Cheese appetizer (our most specific memory of the venue), Sweet Onion soup ($10) (try and find an onion that is NOT sweet in Walla Walla - fun game), and the Pear Salad ($11). Portion + taste + value did not equal a great score as only the Macaronni was above average - and even so, it wasn't life altering. The soup was fine and the salad was fine, but what stood out? Presentation perhaps - but the taste was just mid-level. And when paying the price of 2 flights of wine tastings for a small portion of soup, I would hope that my shoes and socks get shot across the room with a flavor explosion. Positives: Incredible service, good presentation, clean facility Negatives: Underperforming taste vs. value read more

This place gets 3 stars b/c of the drinks and service. If you try nothing else, try the Old Fashioned. It might be one of the best I've ever had and that's saying a lot. The smoked ice and orange tips their hand a bit. I ordered the gnocchi and was shocked by what was sat down in front of me. The "gnocchi" had been fried or deep fried either way they were disgusting! They had absolutely no flavor, I was barely able eat one. The rest of the decorations on the plate didn't add to the dish. I sent it back and ordered the truffle Mac and they were very heavy handed with the truffle oil. It was mediocre at best. Our kind waiter said they would update the menu to tell people the gnocchi is fried. Drink here and eat elsewhere. read more

A disappointment. Staff with just a touch of attitude, and bland food. Attractive modern decor. Saggy seats - time to redo the chairs? Some issues with HVAC- at one point the kitchen seemed to vent into the upper dining area. Dry pork shank- which takes effort, or a lack thereof, with a braised dish- on a slab of tasteless polenta. Pappardelle with ragu seemed lost in a sauce where the meats had been ground together and added to a cream base rather than cooked, shredded and a sauce created from the simmer stock. Good pear salad and interesting tomato bisque- which had sat so long before coming to the table that it had developed a surface. Not bad enough to send back, but noticed. read more

Note to self: must get the mac & cheese next time. I had dish envy of the next table the whole time due to the delectable-looking mac & cheese, but I had already ordered by then. The crimson pear salad was a delicious combination with pine nuts, and the antipasto dish was generously filled with meats and such. My dinner companion's rack of lamb turned out rather well, but my pasta, although purportedly handmade, was drowned in spicy red sauce (but somehow still seemed a little bland to me), with giant flat pasta all stuck together and difficult to eat --certainly not al dente. It was something of a letdown after the delicious salad, but perhaps was the result of having a full house all day and being one of the last tables seated for the night. They were also out of all desserts except one, so we skipped it. The waiter was excellent, and our late reservations, with a promise of a call if they had an earlier opening, yielded a call a half hour earlier, which was much appreciated. Unfortunately, I think the low ceilings make for a very loud atmosphere (with an arms race of loud talking to be heard), even without a full house. Otherwise, this is a sweet, reasonably affordable neighborhood restaurant with good cuisine and good service. I would return in a heartbeat (to try the mac and cheese). P.S. To skip reservations: outdoor tables are first-come-first-serve. read more

I've only eaten here once, but my wife and I both thought the food was outstanding and the service was great. The ambiance was nice as well. We both got the house red wine and thought it was very good. We shared the fire cracker prawns appetizer to start, which we both enjoyed, but didn't find a must have. The entrees, however, were superb. I ordered the cider-braised pork shank, which was amazing. My wife ordered the lamb and pasta special, which was also excellent. In addition, my wife has celiac and this place has homemade gluten free pasta that was delicious. Overall, great meal for a reasonable price. read more

If I could award 6 stars, I would. Fabulous service and excellent food. Don't miss the roasted brussel sprouts to share. Best meal in Walla Walla Walla. read more

We stumbled across this place after having circled downtown Walla Walla countless times, plus it was the only restaurant open on a monday(SMART PEOPLE. WORK THAT). This place is a hidden gem. From the atmosphere, the staff and the art, you just know you are in for something different. Their menu is to the point. The I got their beet salad, which was sweet and tangy and plate licking gooood. Now, the last time I ordered pasta in a restaurant(and i know this for a fact) was when I was 4yrs ago. It was at Becco in NYC. Owned by that old Italian lady... Lydia. Clearly pasta isnt high on my list. I ordered a cioppino which sat on top of a mound of squid ink pasta. Holy. God. I died. I died in a pool of black nooodles and red broth. Spicy, lemony and very earthy tasting from the pasta. The rest of the pastas were cooked to perfection and each sauce tasted different(finally someone understands the secrets of sauces). I wanted someone to roll me to the car after dinner but naturally still had room for dessert. Dark chocolate creme brulee? OK! Pumpkin cheesecake? YES PLEASE! I dont know what one I liked more. So I am not going to choose. Homemade crust and smooth pumpkin? Creamy Chocolate with a hard sugar crust? I ate them together...dont judge. OH! Ive also been on a search for the best Manhattan, as it is my drink of choice. They did it right....and added a twist instead of a cherry. As it should be. read more

This restaurant was recommended to me by one of the local residents. It is in the Walla Walla downtown area. It is kind of small but it has a nice atmosphere. I don't have a big appetite so I decided to try their famous T Mac and Cheese (an appetizer). I also ordered their Crimson Pear Salad and a glass of Substance Cabernet Sauvignon ( A local Wine). The wine was very good. The T Mac and Cheese was phenomenal. It is prepared with fontina val d'aosta, Parmigiano-Reggiano, herbed bread crumbs, white truffle oil. Yummy. The Crimson Pear salad was delicious as well. For dessert I tried the Dark Chocolate creme Brulee. It was kind of rich but pretty good. The service was great. I got there pretty early. It started getting pretty packed by the time I left. I would recommend this restaurant. Get there early and enjoy..... Ciao read more

This was so good that we went back two nights in a row. We had completely different dishes each night, and both nights was AMAZING. Wonderful Spinach & Chanterelle Mushroom Salad, the best steak I have ever had "RR Ranch Tenderloin", and a chocolate dessert that I still dream about. I am normally not a fan of chocolate dessert, I think most are simply too sweet. This was chocolate perfection. It was called "Down the Rabbit Hole", and I truly felt like Alice in Wonderland eating that dessert, it was simply magical. read more

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The food was okay, but everything was way overpriced for what you get. For example, I ordered the pasta bolognese, it was over $20 for a small plate of pasta, nothing else, no salad, no bread, just a plate of pasta. And it wasn't anything special, I make a better bolognese sauce at home. Now let's talk about their wine prices...the cheapest price for a glass of red wine was $12 for their house wine! I don't mind spending money when I feel like I'm getting something for it. Here, I did not feel that way. read more

Really great service and fresh delicious food faire. I've already eatened here twice in 2 days just to try the varied menu. Love the mussels and the seafood pasta! read more

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Funky location with superb food. Lunch was short and sweet with a local sweet onion soup and a great chicken chopped salad. Sit inside... Large car mechanic across the street. Lovely whites and great selections on a short but interesting menu. read more

Had New Year's eve dinner here last night, Chef's choice. Everything from when we arrived to when we finished our meal was perfection. We sat on the bar side with great jazz setting the mood for a relaxing evening. Service was prompt but never rushed. The starter of seared tuna with a delicious salsa was perfection. The butternut squash salad was a great transition to the entrees, a beautifully done steak and Mahi Mahi, the chef out did himself here. The desert was a perfect sampling of their best. It is apparent that Tom's warm and welcoming personality is exemplified by his whole team. Thank you for a wonderful end to 2019, we will revisit TMacs many more times to come. read more

We had such a good time at T. Maccarones. Matt, our bartender and server, was so attentive to us despite our being extremely indecisive about wines. He recommended a different glass to pair with each course and even passed us a glass (his compliments) that wasn't on the tasting menu. We had the Mac N Cheese, Caprese Salad, and Lamb Fettuccine. All portions are big enough to share, and my only complaint was the Mac didn't have much flavor. The lamb, however, was life-changing. And the atmosphere was so romantic, we found ourselves canoodling before long. read more

Friendly service, excellent food and nice atmosphere. It was our anniversary and our waitress was back with a couple of small portion of Spumanti in 10 seconds flat. Shrimp appetizer had a kick, but manageable for my "wimpy" wife. We also had a salmon carpaccio with fennel that was very refreshing. Actually a pretty good pairing. We had a delicious salmon, sustainably farmed in BC, with a crispy polenta and topped with crispy spaghetti squash, which I had never experienced before and is definitely really cool. I also loved the tagliatelle, rough cut just in case you wondered if it was made in-house. I give it a 5 rather than a 4 for the price point being pretty good for the level of cuisine. read more

Fantastic meal and wonderful service from Sean. The food was fantastic. Had the Wild King Salmon. Very light and very tasty. I cannot recommend this place any higher. read more

TMACs is a must stop for dinner in Walla Walla. The wild mushroom bruschetta was amazing!! I had the beef tenderloin which was melt in your mouth delicious. My husband had wild mushroom gnocchi which was also delicious. Dessert was a yummy tiramisu complimented by handcrafted dessert cocktails mixed by Mike. Mike was awesome and also mixed an amazing old fashioned for my husband. We will definitely be back the next time we are in Walla Walla. read more

Best food I've ever had and the place is soo nice and neat everyone there is supper nice of course the price is a little up there

Amazing spot down town. Worth checking out for sure. Good blend of adventurous food and known PNW dishes. The service was great and our picky teenager was impressed enough to try the carpaccio and eat nearly the entire tuna appetizer! A must check out for anyone visiting in walla walla. read more

This place was absolutely amazing! The food was to die for and great for family sharing. Erica was so accommodating, friendly and even gave us suggestions for the whole weekend! read more

nah. but they do have good truffle macaroni and cheese. as for everything else... head on over to Whoopemups on east main st. read more

This is not a takeout place, but they specially prepared an order of T Mac and Cheese for me to-go. The dish prepared with fontina cheese and bread crumbs, and it was very good. Though it's an appetizer, it was enough for a small meal. They also included focaccia bread, but it didn't seem to go with the Mac. The price of my dish was fine, but other prices seemed to be a bit high. read more

We came here for our wedding anniversary. Food was excellent and delicious. We had ahi tuna appetizer then duck and crab ravioli. The portions were surprisingly big. read more

Nice restaurant, good food. My husband had the seafood pasta, my grandson the Wagyu beef burger and I had the beet salad. We thoroughly enjoyed the meal, no leftovers. The service was mediocre, I asked several times for some olive oil for my bread, never happened, after several request for the dessert menu we were able to order dessert. The service should be better for a five star review. read more

They were wonderful and the food was great and the place is immaculate!!! They have great wine and the service is wonderful!!!

A very nice meal after our first day in Walla Walla. Recommended by the nice lady at the WW Tourism kiosk on Main St., we immediately trotted over to make reservations for the evening. The restaurant is very conveniently located and has plenty of room, but still makes you feel like you're in a small bistro. Sam, our server, was helpful throughout the evening, both with suggestions and attention. While looking over the wine list, he recommended the signature T. Maccarones red blend for $40. After a day of tasting, this wine worked just fine for us. I had the Pesto Tagliatelle and my bride had the Bolognese. House made pasta was delicious and like every other place in WW, they made sure you get enough to eat. I wish we would have had room at the beginning and end of the meal for more because the dishes coming out of the kitchen all looked fantastic. read more

I like this place - they have Abeja as a house wine and that sets the tempo off just right. The Mac cheese makes a good appetizer as well. For dinner between my entree and all the sharing I was able to enjoy the ciopinno, the sausage bolognese and halibut. I like the pasta added to the ciopinno but felt this dish was a bit salty. The pasta bolognese was excellent with the fresh made pasta as the standout of this dish. The halibut portion was generous and the fish cooked to perfection on the second attempt. Almost forgot, the Cesar salad was excellent with the lettuce cooked a bit as a nice added touch. For dessert we tried a chocolate Carmel cake and it did the job. TMac is a great Walla Walla restaurant that is on our radar with every visit. read more

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Absolutely a fantastic evening. Owner joined us at the table. The cauliflower was a 10/10. Should you be looking for an experience, look no further. This is the place to be. read more

I absolutely love TMacs. My husband and I have made it our special date night/anniversary spot for the last 6 years. First with high school prom, and now wedding anniversaries. Absolutely love the atmosphere and the polite staff. Have to say- best Mac n cheese in town! read more