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    Tugboats

    4.7 (20 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    TUGBOATS ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Touristy
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Dawn G.

    Camping in the middle of nowhere and on the way to the spot see this espresso stand and decide to get a coffee - turns out they have a pretty good menu! We had leftover pizza to eat for dinner so in addition to my coffee - I had them whip us up a salad to have with our pizza! The service was quick and the salad was fresh and good! The coffee was good too!

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    10 months ago

    A meal worth having! Had the double cougar burger and fish and chips. Even the Italian soda was good! Friendly staff and AC!

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    Good food, fast and friendly service as always. Peaceful environment, gorgeous views of mountains.

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    4 years ago

    Love this place! They make incredible drinks and great food. We always stop when travelling to or through Curlew.

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    Working out here on the driller side. Love their breakfast options, especially for a hungry fella!

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    If we could afford it we would eat chicken fried steak for breakfast, a cougar burger w/fries for lunch and one of their excellent coffee drinks every day.

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    The Wooden Spoon Bistro - Minestrone & Honey Nut Latte

    The Wooden Spoon Bistro

    4.5(35 reviews)
    13.1 mi
    $$

    This place has so much going for it, that I wish I could have given it five stars. It's clearly…read morepopular with the locals, which is imperative in a small town. It has a great theme with the wooden spoons everywhere, cool old tin panels in the ceiling as well as the burlap bags. You order at the counter, pay and get your numbered wooden spoons which you place in a glass milk carton at the table you choose while awaiting your food. There is plenty of brick inside the restaurant which is always something I like. The woman who took or order said that the owner had bought the place behind them and they were blowing out the wall in between the two establishments so the kitchen can service two places. Sounds good right? The problem we had was that the breakfasts we got were not hot, I mean barely warm. My sunny up eggs were barely done, still alot of clear in the whites. My two halves of toast were put together, butter to butter. The second pieces together for my entire meal I was going to put marmalade on after I had finished all but them. The butter had not even melted into the toast, it was still whole butter. Everything tasted quite good, but it has to be hot. We would certainly return, but it fell just short of the mark. Too bad!

    Food was awesome! Soup of the day was minestrone and it was super hearty. My partner had the Cuban…read morepanini and it was also very good. He got the Tiger Spiced Chai, and I got the Honey Nut Latte. I will say my latte could have used a bit more flavor - it was a little bitter, but that could just be their bean blend. It was still pretty good though. Prices were also good! The atmosphere is very nice with the blend of rustic touch and modern features. Loved all the spoon decor.

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    The Wooden Spoon Bistro - Very cool table supports at the community table

    Very cool table supports at the community table

    The Wooden Spoon Bistro - Avocado toast also not hot

    Avocado toast also not hot

    The Wooden Spoon Bistro - Very eclectic interior

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    Knotty Pine Restaurant and Lounge - Pork tortilla side soup.  Mmmm

    Knotty Pine Restaurant and Lounge

    4.1(43 reviews)
    17.1 mi
    $

    Great food and service! The manager was very attentive Very quick service. We tried eating at the…read morebar next door and left after 45 minutes and our food order and watching the cook taking multiple smoke breaks without even even washing his hands.

    After spending a morning hunting fossils at a nearby (tourist trap) attraction, we were hungry for…read moresome good eats. Knotty Pine sounded like a cool,place to try and they brought the goods! The interior is not classy or "upscale," but it is clean, comfortable and welcoming. It's a seat-yourself kind of place, so it was a moment before we were handed menus and asked for drink orders. Then it was a rather lengthy wait before our orders were taken. However, it didn't take that long for the food to arrive and, I will say this, it was definitely worth the wait. I ordered the Crispy Dill Chicken Sandwich with tater tots. It arrived piping hot and oh-so-good. The fried chicken sandwich was indeed crispy, VERY flavorful with three crisp pickle slices in there. The chicken itself tasted like it was brined in pickle juice as well. If you like pickles, you'll love this sandwich. It was excellent! The tater tots .... well, how can you screw that up?? They were hot, tasty and plentiful. Now, while initially a little slow, the service is friendly and attentive. My iced tea was refilled without even getting halfway down. Prices were reasonable. We look forward to stopping again when we pass through Republic (and skip the local hustle).

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    Knotty Pine Restaurant and Lounge - Bacon Chicken Cheddar Ranch Wrap.

    Bacon Chicken Cheddar Ranch Wrap.

    Knotty Pine Restaurant and Lounge

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    The Board Room Cafe

    The Board Room Cafe

    4.4(5 reviews)
    13.0 mi

    This is a themed Cafe that features all kinds of Board Game!! Soon as you go in your eyes will be…read moreoverwhelmingly filled with walls and walls of board games, some look familiar, some you want to open and discover right away! Foodwise, it s a very casual bistro style cafe, famous for their various kinds of hot dogs with interesting toppings. My choice for today: French Onion Dawg! Overflowing with garlic butter, caramelized onions, Monterey Jack, parmesan!! How can it go wrong! I really love their Hot Dawg Buns, its of the texture of a French Brioche!! Village Greek Salad: one word FRESH!! This is a very fun place to be and also if you want to relax and sit outside they have arranged a few patio sets for you!! Oh don't forget to get their Peach Lemonade!!

    I really enjoyed this gamers' cafe. I went for lunch. I had an apple bbq chicken sandwich, and my…read morewife had a Chicken Caesar wrap --both very good. Market street has been made into a giant patio, so we sat outside and listened to a good busker play guitar, while we ate. The Cold Mixed Berry Tea was fantastic! Parking was easy just a short block away. I'd far prefer this to a stop at a fast food place if I were travelling through town on a road trip. Physical distancing protocols (for Covid 19) were taken extremely seriously and there is a huge space between tables. The washroom was clean. Hand sanitizer was provided.

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    The Board Room Cafe - The Board Room. Market Street.

    The Board Room. Market Street.

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    Little Gallea Restaurant - Mickie omelette.  Wheat bread and hash browns

    Little Gallea Restaurant

    4.5(26 reviews)
    31.0 mi
    $

    What a gem. I've been by here dozens of times and never stopped. I wish I hadn't passed it by…read more This is an old school type diner that is clean and tidy. The staff were all super friendly and the waitress knew every local by name and greeted them all. She was just as friendly to me and brought coffee in a Harley mug as she saw me pull in on mine. This is definitely biker friendly with a nicely paved lot. The Mickie omelette was outstanding and the smaller version was just right for me. The toast they use is some of the best I've ever had. It feels weird to give a shout out to wheat bread, but it's deserved. This will be a must stop for future trips through the area. While it may look a little tired on the outside, what happens inside is well worth the stop.

    Kettle Falls has over 1600 people in its population, "and one grouch." Well I got a chance to meet…read morethe grouch at her restaurant. Little Gallea is somewhat of an institution in this town. They just serve breakfast and close at noon. The parking lot, and inside dining area, is usually quite busy. It's bright, it's clean and now under new owners. I ordered the blueberry pancakes with the "German sausage." The Grouch took my order, all the while displaying UNgrouch-like qualities. She was cordial, prompt ... very pleasant; all the things you would look for in quality service. My breakfast came quickly. The pancakes were delicious; loaded with plump blueberries. The sausage was somewhat disappointing. As I'm finding out up here in the PNW, "sausage" more than likely means a fat, smoked hot dog. At least, that's been my experience whenever I order it ... in quite a few places now. Nevertheless, it was tasty and juicy and went well with the pancakes. And, FYI, the coffee is good too. Prices are very reasonable. I'm sure Little Gallea will be around a lot longer with the new crew. I'm hoping they'll expand to accommodate evening dining someday soon. Until then, I'll keep enjoying the breakfasts ... with bacon next time.

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    Little Gallea Restaurant - They treat bikers well.

    They treat bikers well.

    Little Gallea Restaurant

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    18 North Kitchen And Bar - Chimichurri flat iron steak with garlic mashed potatoes and fresh sautéed vegetables. Served with bread and choice of soup or salad.

    18 North Kitchen And Bar

    4.8(21 reviews)
    17.0 mi

    Great resturant, the best service. Really good bloody marys. Very nicely decorated. Friendly…read moreOwner!! Love this place!

    A group of friends and I are visiting for a few days when we decided to get Sunday Brunch. After…read morelooking at other Yelp reviews we decided to visit 18 North Kitchen and Bar. We were greeted with a warm friendly server and a choice of indoor or outdoor seating. We chose to sit on the patio and happy we did - it was a beautiful day, good for people watching and the birds were singing their tune. After reviewing the menu we put in our order. We all got some variation of Eggs Benedict - add avocado or bacon. We each had a different drink. I had the bloody Mary and found it to be one of the best I've ever had!! Friends had a long island and a wine spritzer. They each enjoyed the libations!! The eggs were perfectly cooked and the homemade hollandaise sauce was KILLER!!! Another person waiting tables came by to check on us. When we replied how much we were enjoying our meal, he said "well then, you need to come back on Monday. Our chef makes all the desserts and they are simply the best. We offer a sinful chocolate cake and a cream brulee cheesecake that will knock your socks off." I was convinced in that moment that I needed this cheesecake so we ordered 2 to-go. It did, in fact, knock my socks off!!!! I was very impressed with this beautiful little restaurant, their service was remarkable and the atmosphere was so inviting. Whatever you do...come here and eat, drink, and be merry!! One last comment: a few days later we were visiting the brewery next door and ordered the Cowboy Nachos (smothered fries)...OMG, so good (recommend a side of their homemade ranch - you're welcome)!!!

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    18 North Kitchen And Bar - Luau chicken sandwich with fries.

    Luau chicken sandwich with fries.

    18 North Kitchen And Bar - Sunday Brunch: Chicken and waffle with Bourbon Bacon Jam

    Sunday Brunch: Chicken and waffle with Bourbon Bacon Jam

    18 North Kitchen And Bar - 18 North Kitchen & Bar in historic downtown Republic, WA.

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    18 North Kitchen & Bar in historic downtown Republic, WA.

    auntie ag's - Fried Halibut & Chips

    auntie ag's

    4.7(16 reviews)
    47.7 mi
    $$

    Cuisine: 7 Service: 4…read moreDecor: 6 Value: 6 Overall: 6 The fried fish batter was pretty good, though I would prefer it to be a bit more airy rather than so hard. It felt even thicker and less desirable on the prawns. However, overall, it was okay. The seasoning on the fish was light, barely noticeable. With that said, dipping it into the addicting tartar sauce made it more enjoyable. We liked the sauce so much that we ordered a few more at $.50 each. Between the two fish options, I love the tenderness of the cod, but really liked the meatiness of the halibut. The prawns were not very good imho. The chips were crispy and quite good, but the New England Clam Chowder needed more clam flavor. Service was a bit odd. The Korean lady starts off by saying that they don't serve parties larger than four, but will make an exception, though there was a round table clearly large enough. A party of five came later and they had to split up. Why couldn't she simply add a chair for them at the rectangular table for four? Furthermore, she told us that "It's not dim sum." Guess she is telling us to order enough food and don't share one or two items between us because we are Chinese? We certainly took some offense to that comment. Towards the latter part of the meal, she got somewhat friendlier. Not as amazing as I had hoped from seeing the Google and Yelp reviews, but still one of the better casual eateries out here if you don't mind some "interesting" conversation with the owner.

    Doesn't look like much from the outside but on the inside, it looks like a fish and chips place…read morewithout any sea-baring decorations. The portions are huge and the food is delicious. We all loved the fries while my wife and I also enjoyed the apple-coleslaw. Best of all was the fish. My wife and I really enjoyed our two pieces of cod which was more than enough for each of us. The 6yo loved his one piece of halibut. Each basket came with a bit of fruit and some pickle slices, which is rare in the states. Service was great and they took care of everything. They wouldn't let me clean up the table.

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    auntie ag's - Dinner at Aunt Aggies.

    Dinner at Aunt Aggies.

    auntie ag's - Fried Cod & Chips

    Fried Cod & Chips

    auntie ag's - Side of 7Pcs Prawns

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    Side of 7Pcs Prawns

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