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- SSusanWashington, D.C. Area •1 review5.0Dined 5 days agoCanyon Grill is a beautiful spot on the Yakima River. In summer the huge glass doors are open to create a section that is indoor/outdoor. The food is delicious and the staff, kind, interesting and very efficient. It was a wonderful lunch get away with my elderly parents.More infoCanyon River GrillPrice: Expensive• American• Ellensburg•4.8
- EEllenSeattle / Eastern Washington •14 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoAlways enjoy our time at Swiftwater- food, service and ambiance is top notch.More infoHoist House Restaurant at Swiftwater CellarsPrice: Very Expensive• Northwest• Cle Elum•4.8
- KkyleMinneapolis - St. Paul •1 review5.0Dined on Apr 26, 2025My 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!!More infoWaterFire Restaurant and BarPrice: Moderate• Northwest• Yakima•4.8
- AArmandoVIPCalifornia Central Coast •22 reviews5.0Dined on Apr 26, 2025Excellent service and food. The steaks were awesome!More infoOld World ChophousePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Leavenworth•5
- OTOpenTable DinerSan Francisco Bay Area •8 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 21, 2024We made reservations for my husband‘s birthday and everything was wonderful. Juliet was our server and she was amazing. We had everything on time. Everything was perfect. Food was great and all the drinks with the entrées that we ordered was spot on and it was a perfect experience, loved it. More infoThe Huntsman TavernPrice: Expensive• American• Ellensburg•4.6
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