Diners' Choice: Great for outdoor dining restaurants in East of Seattle

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Updated April 05, 2025

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Cowiche Creek Brewing Company

4.9

4.9 (52)

$30 and under

Brewery

Cowiche

About the restaurant

Cowiche Creek Brewing is one of the most unique dining experiences in the Yakima Valley. Located on a 40 acre working farm with expansive valley views and indoor/outdoor seating, the brewery highlights crisp, hop-forward ales paired with the kitchen's rotating, seasonal menu. Their culinary creativity elevates the menu beyond traditional brewpub fare; including USDA Prime Grade burgers (ground in-house), homemade pastas, and specialty dining events featuring oysters, birria tacos, prime rib, and lobster rolls.

Top review

Joanna

Dined 5 days ago

First time here, food was outstanding! Self serve, beer not up to what we expected. Over all experience was worth it tho👍🏻

Hoist House Restaurant at Swiftwater Cellars

4.8

4.8 (1387)

$50 and over

Northwest

Cle Elum

About the restaurant

Hello and thank you for choosing the Hoist House at Swiftwater Cellars, your ultimate destination for fine dining, great wine and exceptional service.
Please keep in mind that when you book an outdoor table, we will be unable to move your reservation inside as table availability is limited. We look forward to serving you soon and we appreciate your understanding!

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EricaVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Fantastic food, great staff and beautiful location!

Sorrento's Ristorante

4.8

4.8 (1997)

$31 to $50

Italian

Chelan

About the restaurant

Sorrento’s Ristorante at Tsillan Cellar’s owner, Dr. Bob Jankelson, admits that the food of Italy captured him before he developed his interest in wine. Dozens of teaching trips to Italy instilled an appreciation of Italian cuisine paired with food friendly wine shared with friends and family. The same meticulous attention to detail evident in Tsillan Cellars stunning Italian architecture and grounds, transfers to a kitchen that brings world class dining to the shores of Lake Chelan. In winter, the inviting Italian fireplace and panoramic views of Lake Chelan and snow clad mountains blend with award winning food and wine to leave indelible memories. Outstanding ambiance, food, wine and service--- four reasons Sorrento’s Ristorante at Tsillan Cellars was named OpenTable Top 100 Scenic Restaurants in America in 2014. We were named WA State Winery of the Year 2020 by Wine Press Northwest! We look forward to your visit.

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MartinVIP

Dined 7 days ago

This is to my knowledge the best restaurant in the Chelan area. The food is excellent: the tomato bisque was outstanding and the rack of lamb was a generous serving and nicely seasoned. The service was efficient and unobtrusive - as good service should be.

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Popular dish

Sautéed Mushroom Caps

wildflour

4.8

4.8 (875)

$50 and over

Northwest

Leavenworth

About the restaurant

Wildflour Artisan Pasta Restaurant. Located at Kahler Glen golf and ski resort 20 minutes from downtown Leavenworth. Featuring chef-driven northwest, northern Italian influenced cuisine in a relaxed, intimate environment. We focus on fresh handmade pastas along with seasonal locally farmed ingredients emphasizing the bounty of the Northwest with multicultural inspiration.

Please make reservations through wildflourLeavenworth.com

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Carl

Dined 4 days ago

A great place to enjoy excellent food and service.

WaterFire Restaurant and Bar

4.8

4.8 (336)

$30 and under

Northwest

Yakima

About the restaurant

WaterFire is a culinary celebration of natural elements that come together in our corner of the Pacific Northwest to deliver the agricultural abundance that inspires and nourishes us.

From long, sunny, summer days and rich volcanic soil to the winding waterways that give life to our lands, we’re blessed in the Northwest by a perfect convergence that produces unmatched diversity in our culinary landscape.

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kyle

Dined 4 days ago

My fiancé and I were here with our friends celebrating us getting married in a week. We had such a great time, food and drinks were perfect. Will definitely be making this a tradition!!

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Popular dish

Gorgonzola Wagyu Beef Kabobs

Popular dish

Peppered Wagyu Beef Kabobs

Popular dish

Steak Frites

Canyon River Grill

4.8

4.8 (660)

$31 to $50

American

Ellensburg

About the restaurant

The Canyon River Grill is the only restaurant in the Yakima Canyon offering local cuisine and beautiful views. Located inside Red's Fly Shop and just feet from the Yakima River, The Canyon River Grill serves gourmet food and wine and a feeling of intimacy and adventure. Whether you're coming for lunch after fishing the Yakima or celebrating a special occasion, your experience with us will be unforgettable.

Reservations are ALWAYS preferred.

Top review

Gerry

Dined 1 day ago

Canyon River Grill is our favorite "Special Place" in Kittitas County! We've been here many times and each time the food and service was exceptional. We always make reservations for a window seat and lately have requested seating in the remodeled deck as it is easier to hear one another there and the view is terrific! We had fish and chips (always great!) and Caesar salad.

Mana

4.7

4.7 (958)

$50 and over

Farm-to-table

Leavenworth

About the restaurant

We are a locally focused restaurant open Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Let us to take you on a truly unique 7-course journey through the senses as we offer a dining experience honoring local, organic, wild foraged, high vibration ingredients.

We have one seating per night. It is at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $118 per person.
(20% auto-gratuity for parties of 6 or more)
Reservations Required.
*Note: A credit card is required to complete confirmation of your reservation.

Limited seating for large groups, parties with 5+ people please call us at (509)-548-1662.

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Sarah

Dined 4 days ago

Really great food, great ambiance, and great staff!

Kingfisher Restaurant & Wine Bar at Sleeping Lady

3.8

3.8 (177)

$50 and over

Northwest

Leavenworth

About the restaurant

Located within the Sleeping Lady Mountain Resort, Chef Micah Windham and his culinary team have created seasonal gourmet menus with the freshest local and seasonal ingredients. Meals are are served family style and al a carte in Kingfisher's lodge-style setting which features exposed wood beams, river rock, a roaring massive stone fireplace and sweeping views of Icicle Canyon. In the summer months, the terrace is available for outdoor dining. An extensive wine list highlights local favorites and compliments the menu. Welcoming you to Kingfisher Restaurant is a one of kind outdoor glass art installation created for Sleeping Lady Mountain Resort by Dale Chihuly, called The Icicles.

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Amie-June

Dined on Apr 12, 2025

Dining at Kingfisher has always been a superlative experience, so I was thrilled to see they've finally reopened their doors. We ate there for breakfast and dinner, and enjoyed every meal. My tuna tataki was seared to perfection, and it came with a huge portion of the best salad I've ever had (try the beekeeper's dressing). The fresh biscuits were our favorite part of breakfast. You can order wine or cocktails with your meal, and the setting works for family groups, romantic couples, or even just a solo getaway. If you were used to Kingfisher before the pandemic, you now order off a menu rather than going through the buffet, but the options are still plentiful and there's plenty of choices for those with any intolerances. If you want to experience fine dining in a beautiful setting, away from the bustle of touristy Leavenworth (and hey, free parking!), get to Kingfisher!

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Experience

Keipi Dinner

The Source at The Lodge at Suncadia

3.6

3.6 (599)

$31 to $50

Northwest

Cle Elum

About the restaurant

"Our menu is a tribute to the rich culinary heritage of the Pacific Northwest, crafted with a commitment to sustainability and quality. We proudly source fresh, local ingredients to create dishes that blend traditional flavors with innovative twists." Executive Chef Henry Rapanut

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francesVIP

Dined on Apr 11, 2025

Service was best it’s ever been from the past slow experiences. Husband had salmon and he enjoyed it. I had chicken piccata and wished for more lemon flavor to come through. Mountain View was a bonus. Definitely going back.

JJ Hills Restaurant & Bar

2.8

2.8 (129)

$30 and under

American

Leavenworth

About the restaurant

At JJ Hills Restaurant & Bar, you will discover sensational flavors as well as a Northwest-inspired menu with Bavarian favorites. Our outdoor patio includes magnificent views of the Cascade Mountains to enhance your dining experience.

We are one of the most popular Leavenworth restaurants for good reason - we have great food at reasonable prices with something for every palate, including gluten-free and vegan options. Our menu is hand-crafted by Executive Chef Jack Bartleson.

Take in beautiful views of Tumwater Canyon, Icicle Ridge, and Leavenworth from our outdoor balcony. JJ Hills Restaurant & Bar is a great place for family get-togethers, as well as a romantic dinner for two. We offer a fun Happy Hour every day from 4 pm to 6 pm.

JJ Hills Restaurant & Bar is excited to announce that we will be temporarily expanding our dining services to seven days a week from December 12, 2024, to January 6, 2025, in celebration of the holiday season!

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Shaun

Dined on Mar 18, 2025

Very nice dining experience. We were looking for somewhere that was providing St. Patrick Day food and drinks and were not disappointed! Service and ambiance were on point. Food was delicious and fresh - we had the steak skewers as an appetizer, The Murphy sandwich (Reuben) and Shephards Pie. Colcannon was outstanding! Restaurant was clean and comfortable. Would dine here again!

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