Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in East of Seattle

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Updated June 05, 2025

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Velveteen

4.9

4.9 (46)

$50 and over

Global, International

Wenatchee

About the restaurant

Velveteen epitomizes luxury and sophistication, emerging as the premier culinary destination in Wenatchee. We offer more than a meal; we present a thoughtfully curated dining experience. Chef Kim and her team have designed a globally inspired tasting menu, with ingredients sourced from local and international sources to ensure the highest quality and freshest flavors. Our exclusive evening begins with one dinner service at 6:30 PM. Arrive early at 6:00 PM to indulge in fresh oysters from Taylor Shellfish Farms, thoughtfully paired with a tasting-sized house martini, a non-alcoholic alternative, or a selection from our premium bar*.
Every moment at Velveteen promises an extraordinary blend of taste, ambiance, and impeccable attention to detail. We look forward to welcoming you to an unparalleled journey of elegance and flavor.
*These offerings are available exclusively by pre-order to guarantee peak freshness.*

Top review

BethVIP

Dined 4 days ago

You won't find a more amazing restaurant in all of North Central Washington. Outstanding service, ambiance, food, drink and experience. Highly recommend.

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Dolce Divino July 8-Course Italian Tasting Menu

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Under the Magnolia: A Southern Tasting Menu

Mana

4.8

4.8 (971)

$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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Lisa

Dined on Jun 7, 2025

What a wonderful dining experience! We enjoyed every course. The presentation was so unique and the service was perfect.

wildflour

4.8

4.8 (890)

$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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LaurelVIP

Dined 2 days ago

We love this place. The food is Amazing and the staff is friendly!

Visconti's - Leavenworth

4.7

4.7 (1653)

$31 to $50

Italian

Leavenworth

About the restaurant

Welcome to Visconti's, winner of the Washington Maker's Choice Award for 2009 from the Washington Wine Commission.

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Paeton

Dined 3 days ago

The overall experience was excellent. The waitress was very attentive and picked a good wine pairing with our meal.

Hoist House Restaurant at Swiftwater Cellars

4.7

4.7 (1406)

$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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Adam

Dined 2 days ago

My wife and I got married here and have always had a great experience in the 6 years we have come back and dined. Great ambiance, excellent service and very good food.

Sorrento's Ristorante

4.7

4.7 (2030)

$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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Fabian

Dined 3 days ago

Good prices for great views, amazing food, and cool ambiance!

Atlas Fare

4.7

4.7 (1084)

$50 and over

American

Wenatchee

About the restaurant

Atlas Fare serves New American cuisine in the heart of historic downtown Wenatchee. We offer a full service dining experience with a premium selection of wine and spirits.

Top review

Cathy

Dined 4 days ago

We always bring out of town friends to Atlas Faire. Always great menu and staff. Our go to restaurant in town!

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4.6

4.6 (96)

$31 to $50

Italian

Wenatchee

About the restaurant

The Valley's most luxurious, candlelit supper club.
Reservations: ShaktisFineDining.com
Owned and operated by local Chef Shakti Lanphere since 2001. Beautiful fabrics on rounded booths with low, intimate lighting work wonders for date nights, birthdays, anniversaries and business meetings. Our open exhibition kitchen boasts scratch-cooked Italian dishes like Filet Mignon Al Pepe Verde and Bolognese Al Forno...signature spicy Rigatoni 218 and Scallops Coquille Saint Jacques will make you swoon. Shakti keeps an array of beautiful, fresh seafood in her kitchen daily, her hand-made desserts like warm Chocolate Pot Du Creme piled high with Chantilly Cream and freshly torched Creme Brulee are delighted over. Eclectic, hand-picked WA wines and a full, top-shelf bar boost the celebratory spirit, you can get a killer Old Fashioned or perfect Martini. A one of a kind outdoor dining experience in the warmer months - Wenatchee's premier Al Fresco Garden Dining spot. www.ShaktisFineDining.com

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Ashten

Dined 7 days ago

Great food ambiance and great service. I’d recommend the spicy rigatoni it is exquisite!

Yakima Steak Company

4.4

4.4 (655)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Yakima

About the restaurant

Welcome to Yakima Steak Company, your locally owned steak house destination. Immerse yourself in rustic charm in our cozy dining room, elevated private lofts, serene patio, and iconic Whisky Salloon bar. Indulge in our renowned happy hour specials, available weekdays from 3:00 to 6:00 pm, while our diverse menu offers great options for kids. Don't miss our delicious breakfast served Saturdays and Sundays from 9 am to 1 pm.

For parties larger than 4, please call us directly to ensure a personalized and exceptional dining experience. Join us and discover the perfect blend of hospitality and culinary excellence.

Top review

ShellyVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent Steak Salad ! Excellent Customer Service

Kingfisher Restaurant & Wine Bar at Sleeping Lady

3.5

3.5 (181)

$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.

Top review

Marla

Dined on May 17, 2025

We only had breakfast there - and understand that it changing back to that amazing breakfast buffet they had pre-Covid. It was fine. And the setting is lovely

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