Good food and service. Just wish the menu were a bit more expansive - both in terms of the food and the wine (only 3 wines by the glass - a Sauvignon Blanc, a bubbly, and a red wine blend). The salmon bruschetta, clams appetizer, sockeye salmon entree, and meatloaf were all pretty good. The poached pear salad left something to be desired. Our friend loved the bacon wrapped chicken but our other friend seemed disappointed in the pork loin. The bread basket was a bit underwhelming. The red wine blend was average. Definitely good quality food but again, wish there were more choices. read more

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The Watershed Cafe is a very nice restaurant in Leavenworth, a little bit off of the Main Street. It is popular, so it pays to get reservations. Overall the food was good, but a little overpriced for what you get. It looks like the menu rotates, so what we had may not be available at another time. Service was friendly, but they seemed spread thin and slow at times. We started with a bottle of wine. The wine list is not large, but we found a good bottle of red. For an appetizer, we had bruschetta. It was good, slightly different than what I was used to with the cherry tomatoes just cut in half. For the main course, I had pork that came with potatoes croquette and a mustard sauce. The pork was cooked very well, but a little bland and it could have used more of the sauce. The potatoes were fine. Someone else had the meatloaf and seemed to enjoy it more. read more

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Ambiance amazing!!! Staff amazing!!! The hummus brucetta so good. The steak vegetable soup so good but was not very hot. Bacon wrapped chicken good but sides were mushy. My husband has the tenderloin. Again great meat but wider where mushy read more

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We went in on a Sunday, had a reservation we probably didn't need as most of the restaurant was empty. The wait staff were very friendly but not very attentive. My husband got the meatloaf- super tasty, definitely the best item we had to eat here! read more

Watershed Cafe - New American Near Me - Leavenworth, Washington

Split every dish with my date and the friendly staff brought it out course style. Every flavor was eye widening and the most memorable dish was the mixed berry delight dessert. I always pick chocolate desserts over others, but this choice will be one of my life favorites. Very romantic environment. So glad our airbnb recommended this gem. read more

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We should have known this place is a joke after seeing the Heirloom Tomato Caprese. For $19 we got HALF of a tiny burrata. And then come artisan bread and butter with non toasted bread. Then come dried up flavorless pork tenderloin and salty meatloaf. We couldn't get out of there fast enough after the meal. Old World Chophouse, which is a block away is farrrr better with similar price point. Never again read more

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Newly renovated restaurant on the second floor. Nice seating area. Food is great. Service is excellent. read more

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Not at all bad for a Leavenworth establishment. Great service (except for not moving us to another empty table upon our request) and great food. We ordered; Pork tenderloin; $41 Wild sockeye salmon; $41 Meatloaf; $41 Salmon bruschetta; $18 Daily soup - pork stew; $12 Coconut mussels; $25 Floor less chocolate cake a La mode; $13 and Berry cobbler a La mode. $13 Every single item was delish and the only point of improvement is for the pork stew to have actual pork pieces. My daughter kept fishing for more pork and complained that it was primarily veggies/celery. With drinks (Italian soda for the kiddos and a couple of glasses), the total bill was $330. . read more

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It saddens me to have to say this as Watershed was the first great meal my wife and I had when we visited years ago, but it just isn't the same. It still has a good location and decent vibe. And I know there has been some ownership changes but its slide into true mediocrity is complete. The service was fairly slow and inattentive especially for a very dead night. But truly it's the food that requires the low rating. With many more options available now to compete with, it underscores the need for a menu revamp and most likely a new chef. read more

Nice little spot ... Right downtown - next to Posthotel. Great service and food. We've eaten pretty much everywhere in Leavenworth at one point or another. This is a place we'll definitely go back to next time we're in town. read more

I ordered the pork tenderloin. It was perfectly prepared. Everything was so fresh and tasty! They recommended the perfect wine pairing but our coctails were great too. The ambiance and staff were so nice. It was an amazing experience. read more

Wonderful option for upscale dining in Leavenworth! We made reservations in advance to sit outside and had a lovely view of Post Hotel and the river. They have great drinks and a small, seasonal menu with fresh options on it. I am gluten free and found that there were a lot of great options for me. I ended up getting the sweet potato and was able to sub butter for olive oil. The food was flavorful and unique, lots of interesting flavors and textures. My boyfriend got the meatloaf and found it to be rich and flavorful as well. This place is a bit more expensive than other spots in Leavenworth, but is a wonderful option for anyone looking to celebrate a special occasion or experience some higher end eating. read more

Watershed Cafe - Vegan sweet potato dish - New American Near Me - Leavenworth, Washington

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Solid date spot when we visited Leavenworth for the weekend! Enjoyable vibe, great staff and tasty food - especially the Million Dollar Meatloaf and the Pork Loin! Instagram Why did the pig go to the casino? He wanted to play "Porker"! Herb Roasted Pork Loin Watershed Million Dollar Meatloaf Bruschettas Hama Hama Oyster Flourless Cake @Watershed_Cafe_Leavenworth WATERSHED CAFE IS CHEF OWNED, FARM TO TABLE PACIFIC NORTH WEST INSPIRED CUISINE Leavenworth, WA read more

My first time in Leavenworth and our crew was staying at the Posthotel. The Watershed is a stone throw from the hotel and was peppered with great reviews on yelp. The entrance passes some outdoor seating (which on a nice day might have the best views for dining) and traditions to a beautiful lobby / bar area. Aromas from the open kitchen fill the hostess/bar space which further raised my expectations of the meal ahead. We ordered a round of drinks and the bruschetta as an appetizer (highly recommended). Our waitress was thoughtful in adding a forth piece as the order of 3 would have excluded a member of our party. Unfortunately the service / experience went south from here. I won't dwell on the details but would leave these two suggestions: 1. Tone, demeanor and delivery matter when you are speaking with guests. The message / policy won't matter if it's delivered with care. 2. Leaving your guests food under the heat lamp will ultimately taint (dry out well prepared meals in this instance) even the best prepared dish. We still tipped the 20% and will archive the $300+ dollar bill under lessons learned. Hopefully the story will help their leadership / management curate 5 star service / training for other patrons to follow. read more

Before you leave this planet your life is not complete until you get a slab of Million Dollar Meatloaf from the Watershed in Leavenworth, WA. We decided to kick out the stops for a nice dining experience on a Sunday evening. The Watershed came recommended by friends so we jumped. The building is on a side street by the Post Hotel. It's brick construction with hardwood floors and dim lighting. The seating is tables with no booths but one wall is bench style with pillows to cushion your back. They specialize in farm to table items so the menu can change periodically. I think a few entrees are staples and don't change. Everything is as fresh as it can be. I chose the Million Dollar Meatloaf and Mrs Billy D had a bacon wrapped chicken breast which looked straight out of a cuisine magazine. All I heard out of her were yummy noises. We began with cocktails. I am not a drinker but I thought I would try the ultimate adult drink. The Old Fashioned. It was heavenly and I am not a whiskey drinker. The flavors were very good. There was some kind of spice in it. I can't say if all Old Fashioned's are like that though. Our server was very good. I can tell she is a professional. Okay... the meatloaf was dense and usually comes with whipped potatoes and you know from my reviews I think whipped and mashed potatoes are reprehensible in every way. They gave me some roasted zucchini and asparagus instead. They put the morel mushroom gravy on the vegetables (whipped potatoes, if you aren't me) then the slab of meatloaf on top. The whole thing is very good and flavorful. This is a rich dish so be prepared to put in some work if you get it. I've never paid $41 for meatloaf but I knew that going in so there was no ahh sh*t moment. We got out of there for about $136 minus the tip for two entrees, two cocktails, and an appetizer. Do not hesitate to hit up Watershed when visiting Leavenworth. read more

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Better than expected and worth the time and money. The meatloaf was delicious and the service friendly. Will happily go again next time I'm in town. read more

Food*** | Mid at a high price point Service*** | Good, but not extraordinary Ambiance** | Poor due to ventilation Everything is plated beautifully. However, each dish fell short and hid behind salt. The meatloaf was one of the better items, but not great, especially when offered at a steak price point. Every menu item boasts of a creative combination of flavors and looks lovely when plated but fails to deliver anything memorable on taste. I also agree with other reviews about the poor kitchen ventilation and intake into the dining room. Our clothes were also saturated in kitchen scent, not so great for fine dining attire. read more

After reading the great reviews I convinced the husband we had to try this place out. We managed to get in a little later than the usual dinner hour as they had a pretty long waiting list every night for dinner. When we arrived, their small dining area was still full but they served us at a rustic wooden bistro height table in the bar area. The atmosphere is beautiful with intimate lighting, brick walls, and natural wood decor. I loved the centerpiece of the long table we were at with the natural river rocks. Our server was friendly and helped to point out what gluten free items I could have on their menu. The menu is pretty limited so gf items were also sparse. I ordered the pear and arugula salad with candied pecans which was light and fresh. For my main I had their seasonal fish entree with cubed sweet potato. It was pretty good and plated beautifully, though the husband and I both agreed it needed a bit more seasoning. It was an all around pretty good little meal that we had and we really appreciated them squeezing us in so we could sample some of their tasty menu options. We look forward to returning for future nomming on our next Leavenworth adventure. read more

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Food and service were great. I give it 4 stars only because the kitchen ventilation is not good. After dinner we noticed our clothes carried a strong food odor that didn't go away even after airing out our jackets overnight. Take note if you plan on visiting, don't wear expensive clothing or jackets read more

Watershed Cafe - New American Near Me - Leavenworth, Washington

Next time you're in Leavenworth, make sure to book a table at the incredible Watershed restaurant. Super close to the Post Hotel and just off the main drag, you'll be treated to a wonderful menu full of Pacific NW cuisine. Service is on point and prices are reasonable. The poached pear salad, Caprese salad and meatloaf were all outstanding! Looking forward to dining here again soon! read more

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Super good service and food. The Chef is very creative. I didn't believe all the hype about their meatloaf but dang! It's true!

Can it get any better? No, it really can't. The only complaint I can see about this amazing place is the cost. It's expensive, but every single bit is worth it. We have been numerous times and are always BEYOND happy. The FOOD: The million-dollar (Or $42) meatloaf is named appropriately for two reasons, it's expensive...but it is really that good. I had bacon-wrapped chicken in a pesto. Brilliant flavor, color, and presentation. The salmon was fresh and delicious, flakey and perfect. And The vegetarian dish this time was a squash, apple type thing. Dang incredible. I have never been sad eating here. THE DRINKS: Also delicious. We like our mixed drinks, and the old-fashioned and Negroni were perfecto. The wine was fantastic too. Perfectly paired. AMBIANCE: I prefer to sit inside, we sat on the patio and it was not as spectacular, but we love the inside. The fun part was we could watch the sous chef. :) SERVICE: Always nice, helpful and fun. We loved our server. OVERALL: If you have the budget, do it. it's that good. read more

Our dinner here had the potential to be a 5-star experience. Overall, food was probably a 4.5/5 - delicious clams and cocktails and the entrees were perfectly cooked. My husband thought the meatloaf was a bit overpriced for what he got, but it was very tasty and I have no complaints about the pork tenderloin I had - phenomenal! Given the limited and honestly subpar dining options in Leavenworth, this is definitely one of the best options in town, albeit on the pricey side. Just a couple things that were a little upsetting about our dinner and reasons I took off a star: - We made a dinner reservation for 2 people far in advance and when we arrived it almost seemed like they didn't plan for us to show up? We waited about 5 minutes and then were asked if we would eat at the "chef's table" which really ended up meaning at the bar with stools with no back support. After a 5 hour drive, we were looking forward to sitting at a normal table to dine and were disappointed that we had to sit at the bar after having made a reservation and spending as much as we did on dinner. - Our reservation was for 8pm on Friday. They technically close at 9, so I do understand rushing us a little bit, but we ordered the berry cobbler for dessert and had seen all the other cobblers come out from the kitchen 5 minutes before ours in nice dishes, and then we were served ours in this tin (see picture). The cobbler stuck to the tin and was difficult to eat. I won't be too harsh given our reservation was for an hour before they closed and the food was delicious overall, but I guess I wish they wouldn't allow you to make a dinner reservation that late if you aren't going to get the full dining experience you pay for. read more

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We walked in without a reservation at 5pm. Sat outside and were greeted warmly and seated quickly. They were out of the syrup I wanted for a lavender margarita which is why we stopped here. Instead I ordered a Moscow mule and than some apps/ Caesar salad, tuna carpaccio, clams. I feel it's overpriced for what we ordered. It was good but not fantastic. Ambiance was nice and service was great. Moscow mule was amazing! read more

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Went on a Monday night which has a special menu, all entrees were $22. Unfortunately there were only about 5 entrees the choose from. My waitress recommended the meatloaf. Great choice! Big cut of meatloaf over mash potato, some string beans and mushrooms. I would definitely order this again. They have some outdoor seating and it was a perfect night to eat outside. A little disappointed they didn't have the beer I wanted but they have a good selection and the waitress brought a few samples before I made my choice. read more

Watershed Cafe - New American Near Me - Leavenworth, Washington

Honestly do not want to make this review, but it's honest. We were greeted and seated promptly, the waitress did her best but we were quickly left unattended at our seats. We both got served our beverages after the two people who were seated after us. Was also served by the bartender, almost as if it was an after thought. I ordered the halibut. Came out dry and overcooked and in such a small portion. Meatloaf was okay, not the best. For what they charge the service should be more attentive and the food should not be overcooked. The portioning of the fish was also not representative of it being the nicest/most expensive item on the menu. I would have preferred being refused a seat over being sat and getting that service. Pretty place, sure it has potential. Just was not a nice experience for me. read more

We had a nice dinner here after our elopement. Service was friendly, restaurant was clean, and food and most of the drinks were good. (The margarita tasted like it was missing or very light on the tequila) What would I order again? the salmon bruschetta as an appetizer and the peach cobbler. read more

Great service, happy hour menu and entrees! It was walking distance from the hotel and right in the main area of town. We had an early reservation so it wasn't too busy. Staff was attentive and responsive. read more

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Such a cute little restaurant in Leavenworth! My husband and I usually stay at the Post Hotel across this restaurant, and we've always wanted to try this place. Unfortunately, I think we may have set our expectations a little too high We ordered the cheese plate, salmon, and the meatloaf. Highly recommend the cheese plate as it was the highlight of the evening. They order their bread from Tumwater bakery- which never disappoints! While my salmon was flavorful, the salmon itself was unfortunately overcooked. My husband's meatloaf wasn't bad, but it wasn't something to write home about. read more

We came up to Leavenworth for a second year in a row to see a bit of Christmas cheer and had dinner here on our first night. Food was excellent, particularly the clams, the pomegranate salad, the salmon--everything. Only issues: the service, while friendly and courteous, was a tiny bit on the slow side, and while the space is low-key and charming, it must not be well-ventilated, because our clothes smelled strongly of food afterwards. But the food was amazing and everything tasted very fresh and delicious. read more

First time coming here and the meal was decent a little spendy for what we got, my chicken was dry and my wife had the salmon and just loved it the service was a bit slow and our food took about 35 min to come out. read more

Restaurant is CLOSED. Website "expired." Phone disconnected. No notice given to those with reservations.

If you want the gist: It's WAY overpriced, under-delivered, mediocre food, and the service was terrible. Food: There are very limited main dishes to order. Five total when I attended in Sept 2022. We were a group of 12 celebrating a 40th birthday for a friend. My best friend ordered the meatloaf because it's supposed to be great. He responded, "It's good... but it's still just meatloaf. Definitely not worth $42." It was a small portion and he was still hungry afterwards. I ordered a yellow fin tuna salad for $21 assuming there would be... ya know... tuna in it. I love sushi and thought this would have some substance. It was literally a white plate with a pile of JUST greens. Four narrow and very thin (think carrot peeler thin) bits of fish on the bottom. That's it. I wouldn't have paid $5 for this let alone $21. Other dishes followed the same suit in being small, not satisfying, and not particularly impressive. We got a few drinks. My Old Fashioned was decent. Service: The lady serving us had a scoul on her face the entire time, never smiled, and became grouchy when we asked for separate checks. To avoid her continued annoyance, we just told her to split it six ways and hoped she'd go away. If you go and get the white female in her late forties/early fifties, just leave. My friend is a celiac and ordered gluten free bread and butter (an $8 side believe it or not). She brought out regular bread and became obviously annoyed with my friend for reminding her that she can't have gluten and had asked for gluten free. My friend is the sweetest woman on earth. Somehow the server managed to make my friend feel guilty for not just eating the given bread and getting sick... Overall: I can't imagine this place would remain in business in any normal place but in Leavenworth shops thrive on ignorant tourists who don't know any better. If you take the time to read reviews, this is definitely a place to AVOID. Even Crapplebys is better than this place. read more

Fantastic farm-to-table dining experience for a recent birthday trip to Leavenworth. Every bite of our dinner was an 'oh-my-gosh this is amazing' kind of experience. I had an Albacore Tuna Special and my wife had the Meatloaf. Both were quite distinct, yet executed perfecty with rich, complex flavors, perfect textures, and hearty portions. House cocktails, beer and wine paired wonderfully. Impressed by the quality and value (did I mention large portions?) The 'Chef's Table' is basically a bar seat at the salad station which was fine (and the only reservation we could get on short notice), but sitting outside on a nice evening would only add to the experience. Service was attentive, unstuffy, and informative. Leavenworth's dining scene has definitely leveled-up. Can't wait to come back! read more

Watershed Cafe - Meatloaf and Tempranillo - perfect pairing! - New American Near Me - Leavenworth, Washington

Amazing evening at the Watershed Cafe! Great service, food and drinks. Couldn't be happier! read more

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We enjoyed our dinner but for the price and reputation we weren't blown away. The meatloaf was very very good, but overall we left feeling like we didn't get wowed by anything. Tuna carpaccio was not bad, but a bit overdressed and the tuna was so thin we couldn't really enjoy it. Lots of arugula. Cocktails were ok, but again didn't really wow us. read more

The food? 5 stars, no question about it! But I rated it 3 stars...why? When we arrived for our special Valentine's dinner, we were told our seats were "outdoors": a deck walkway with a long counter along the outside "wall" consisting of a sheet of plywood from counter level down, a clear vinyl window above, and some overhead electric heaters. So far, okay...we've eaten at any number of radiantly heated, outdoor seating venues and were fine. If we had known, we would have brought some "lap blankets". But it's was cold...34 deg F. We wrapped up in wool scarves & winter coats, with the heat from above barely noticeable, and settled in, ordered cocktails, appetizers, and entrees. Our conversation became a little sporadic by the time our cocktails arrived 45 minutes after ordering. The drinks were...okay, (iced!) but at least a little alcohol-induced vasodilation gave us a brief illusion of warmth until core body temperature slowly dropped. Finally the appetizers (roasted red pepper & sprouts on baguette slices: excellent!) arrived at about an hour. We noticed that with our napkins on our laps we felt a tiny bit less chilly. We got an apology from our waitress about how busy they were. I asked if there was any space inside to which we could escape from the chill, but sadly she checked with her supervisor and returned with a "no". I asked if the additional patio heater sitting close by could be turned on. We were they had forgotten to refill the propane tank. Finally I just escorted my wife into the restaurant to await our main courses. We stood around like a couple of homeless people in a $$$ rated restaurant for about 20 min., enviously eyeing the warm camaraderie of our indoor table competitors. I tried not to look like a snarling wolf. I asked about another stretch of indoor counter space, but again, was told it was reserved for someone yet to arrive. Our waitress announced the arrival of our roasted salmon and roasted sweet potato main courses, so back to our exile in the great "outdoors". They agreed to set us up at a slightly taller "round table" which got out heads a foot closer to the elusive overhead heaters, still about 7 feet above us. Like the wolves we felt ourselves to be, we tore into our meals (again, excellent), hoping for a metabolic boost to keep us warm before hypothermia set in again. Finally, like a Royal Canadian Mounted Police rescuer, another staffer came out and cheerfully said he would place us at the bar stools in front of the bar. Suppressing tears of gratitude, we filed back inside and gratefully consumed the rest of our meal. When the 3 figure tab came at the end, I noticed that someone had deducted a $20 "tock" from the bill. Thank you for that!! I still gave our waitress (who had been working there since 7 a.m.!) a decent 20% tip, figuring there were issues beyond her control that created most of our distress. But I did jot a few thoughts on the bill before returning it with the payment: 1. Double the number of overhead heaters so that really cold weather would not turn the deck space into a meat locker. 2. Also maybe a bit more insulation on the plywood "wall"? 3. Make sure the large patio heater sitting 5 feet from us, silent and cold, has a full propane tank. (We were told it was empty.) 4. Consider balancing the staff to customer ratio a little more conservatively in anticipation of high volume, low temperature days like this Valentine's Day. Finally....this is a "First world problem"... We had great food, and more than few ironic laughs at our laughable, "Valentine's Freeze Out". Many, many people in our world, heck, in our country, would have happily changed places with us. So, several lessons to be learned all around! read more

Watershed Cafe - My wife, waiting in her best tundra attire for the main course! - New American Near Me - Leavenworth, Washington

I was in Leavenworth for one day and decided to make a reservation at Watershed after reading all the glowing reviews here. The space has a cozy ambience and after seating down I ordered a gin & tonic, salmon bruschetta, and pork tenderloin main. G&T was, well, G&T, but I had issues with the rest. What you get for $18 in the bruschetta is 3 slices of the $2 grocery store brand French loaf covered in a few pieces of salmon, alfalfa sprouts and some drops of balsamic vinegar. The $40 pork tenderloin was tender enough but the flavor just wasn't there. The service was... fine. In the end, I should've spent $80 for a nice pizza and a few drinks at a bar down the street. read more

We reserved a table here a few weeks ago to celebrate my fiancés and my birthday (they are one day apart). You have to put a down payment of $20 to hold the table. We had a good amount of options but chose this restaurant because of their reviews. There wasn't anywhere on the online reservation to let the restaurant know that we were celebrating a special occasion so I emailed the restaurant directly to let them know. Jesse replied back to let us know that they seated us with a window seat and said if we wanted to bring decorations they would set up our table which was a nice offer. We were seated next to the window so we got to watch the hustle bustle of Leavenworth. We were a little disappointed when the waitress let us know that because their sous chef was stuck in traffic there were no appetizers or salads available (which was half of the menu). My fiancé ordered the meatloaf and I ordered the pork chop. The food had a nice presentation and an array of flavors but a little pricey at $42 per plate. Overall we were satisfied but not quite a five star experience. read more

Yes, it's pricey, but it's Leavenworth, so I don't expect it to be cheap. The service was very good and the food was AMAZING! I had the Roasted White Sweet Potato with apple relish, almonds, sunflowers sprouts, chimichurri and black rice. Everything was absolutely delicious. The blend of the tastes was so good. My daughter had the Wild Alaska Sockeye Salmon with polenta, butternut relish and lemon dill butter sauce. Also delicious. And we had the artisan bread, which I enjoyed in general, but it had a little burned portion which impacted the taste of the whole slice I had. There were five or six slices of bread and butter, so it was a generous portion. We didn't save room for dessert or I would have tried the berry cobbler. Just go in, expect high prices and then sit back and enjoy the food. read more