Clinkerdagger

621 W Mallon St, The Flour Mill, Spokane, WA 99202 509-328-5965

Description: DOWNTOWN. Clinkerdagger, located at Spokane's fashionable Flour Mill shopping center, is an excellent place to take a break from the rigors of shopping and enjoy a good meal in a rustic yet upscale environment. Locals, who tend to regard this as one of the city's finest restaurants, flock here for prime rib; they also relish "Clink's" service, which is regarded as among the best in town. During warmer months, prime seats are on the patio, which overlooks the beautiful Spokane River.
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Cyrus O'Leary's

516 W Main St, Corner Of Stevens, Spokane, WA 99201 509-624-9000

Description: DOWNTOWN. Cyrus O'Leary's is one of Spokane's most popular ­ and entertaining ­ restaurants. The waitstaff dresses in all types of colorful costumes, and the décor is a hodge-podge of memorabilia and oddities. This family-oriented restaurant offers a children's menu as well as over 120 items on their "regular menu" and drink list that'll make your eyes pop. Reservations are accepted for only groups of eight or more.
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Domini's

703 W Sprague Ave, Spokane, WA 99201 509-747-2324

Description: Domini's is the talk of the town when the subject of hot lunch spots pops up. The sandwiches are, in a word, mammoth. Once you find a seat, you are treated to a basket of popcorn to munch on while your order is being prepared. For your sandwich, pick anything from turkey to pastrami to go along with your choice of cheese and bread. However, owners Joe and Tom Domini will let you know very quickly that they don't offer vegetables. If you're lucky, the line that stretches out of the door will move as quickly as it usually does.
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Four Seasons

222 N Howard St, Spokane, WA 99201 509-747-0336

Description: DOWNTOWN. This restaurant's exposed brick walls and artistic lighting help to give it a contemporary feeling. Four Seasons is one of the Spokane area's most popular destinations for coffee, and you'll smell why when your path crosses their siren-like coffee beans. In the back, you'll find the coffee bar, where they also sell a variety of tasty homemade pastries, muffins and desserts. In the front is a little gift shop area where you can buy coffee beans, cups, thermoses, coffee makers and various small gift items.
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Frank's Diner

1516 W 2nd Ave, Spokane, WA 99204 509-747-8798

Description: DOWNTOWN. Frank's, housed in an old railroad dining car, offers excellent diner fare in a relaxed setting. The polished wood paneling, plush red booths and a curved ceiling combine to make you feel like you are dining on a train. The kitchen is partially open, and the tempting aroma thereof would make anybody hungry. Many locals stop by the diner just to have one of Frank's fabulous desserts. They also serve breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.
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Liberty Café

404 W Main St, Spokane, WA 99201 509-747-6449

Description: DOWNTOWN. The Liberty Café is situated next to Auntie's Bookstore, making it the perfect place to stop in and grab a cup of joe while you peruse the latest bestseller or a literary classic. The café serves excellent latte, mocha, breve, hot English tea and hot cocoa. At lunch, you can custom build a sandwich, sample a salad or baked potato, or give the soup of the day a shot. For those wanting a little something different, the Liberty also has international treats like curry dishes and a daily Italian special. Chances are you won't be disappointed whatever route you choose.
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Longhorn Barbecue West

7611 W Sunset Hwy, Spokane, WA 99224-9457 509-838-8372

Description: Longhorn Barbecue is the place to go if your appetite is raging at the end of the day. The restaurant's atmosphere is fairly laid-back, and it does tend to get a little loud here at times. The menu includes steaks and pork chops. However, at the Longhorn, they are known for their barbecue, and they do it very well. Don't leave without trying one of their excellent milkshakes. Reservations are suggested for groups of six or more.
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Luigi's Italian Restaurant

245 W Main, Spokane, WA 99201 509-624-5226

Description: DOWNTOWN. Luigi's is conveniently situated in the heart of downtown Spokane. This second level restaurant offers a variety of lunch options. Those craving something on the light side try Luigi's Caesar or regular house salads. They have excellent deli sandwiches as well as a variety of pasta dishes. If you're really hungry, have a go at the lasagne made with extra wide spinach noodles layered with four cheeses, smoked Alaskan salmon, mushrooms, tomatoes and a creamy Mornay sauce.
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Luna

5620 S Perry St, Spokane, WA 99223 509-448-2383

Description: This is one of Spokane's most upscale restaurants. Luna's yellow walls are decorated with a variety of artwork, and there is an open glass near the front entrance that displays a wonderful collection of fresh vegetables and fruits. The main dishes here include the likes of wood-roasted king salmon, yellow fin tuna and breast of duck served with a saffron-butternut squash purée. They also offer some excellent wood oven pizzas, including their Margherita.
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Mary Lou's Milk Bottle

802 W Garland Ave, Spokane, WA 99205 509-325-1772

Description: Once you find this little portion of Garland Avenue, you'll enjoy not only some unique specialty shops but also one of the thickest milkshakes this side of the Cascades. Mary Lou's sort of sticks out ­ with its huge, two-story milk bottle and all. This former ice cream parlor is the type of place where folks stop in for a lunch that may include burgers, fries and pies. They also serve ice cream and the best huckleberry milkshakes in town.
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Milford's Fish House and Oyster Bar

719 N Monroe St, Spokane, WA 99201 509-326-7251

Description: DOWNTOWN. Many locals regard Milford's as one of Spokane's best seafood restaurants. This downtown restaurant, located near Veteran's Arena, is decorated with numerous old photographs and newspaper clippings and feels rather intimate and upscale. The menu includes the likes of fresh salmon, which was most likely caught locally, as well as crawfish and oysters. Milford's is an ideal place to entertain clients. Reservations are suggested.
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Mizuna Restaurant and Wine Bar

214 N Howard St, Spokane, WA 99201 509-747-2004

Description: Mizuna Restaurant and Wine Bar is widely regarded as Spokane's top vegetarian restaurant. Exposed brick walls, hardwood floors, and light wood tables and chairs create a cozy yet upscale dining environment. The innovative dinner menu keeps regulars continually coming back for more with the changing seasonal menu which focuses on the freshest produce available and utilizes local organic farmers. Their lunch menu offers a variety of salads and tofu dishes.
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Rocket Bakery

3315 N Argonne Rd, Spokane, WA 99212 509-462-2345

Description: If you rise with the sun and find yourself in dire need of a good cup of coffee and a bite to eat, then stop by the Rocket. Their brews, muffins and baked goodies are just what you need to get the day started off the right way, or when you need a mid-afternoon boost.
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Rockwood Bakery

315 E 18th Ave, Spokane, WA 99203-2216 509-747-8691

Description: SOUTH HILL. Rockwood is one those neighborhood favorites where people gather to enjoy freshly brewed coffee, the newspaper and each other's company. The hardwood floors, down-home wooden tables and chairs, and big picture window combine to make you feel right at home, and the aromas make it almost impossible to leave. The owner/chef bakes some of the tastiest homemade croissants, turnovers, muffins, and Danishes around, and her chocolate croissants and apricot almond scones are wildly popular.
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Spencer's for Steaks and Chops

322 N Spokane Falls Ct, Doubletree Hotel Spokane City Center, Spokane, WA 99220 509-744-2372

Description: DOWNTOWN. Located at the elegant Doubletree Hotel downtown, Spencer's is an excellent choice for those looking for a juicy steak or good seafood served in an upscale setting. The busy restaurant has one main dining area, and the well-dressed waitstaff is both friendly and knowledgeable. Among their most popular menu items are the Spencer Steak and the Sliced New York Steak, and all the entrées are well portioned. On weekends, diners are treated to a little live guitar music.
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Steam Plant Grill

159 S Lincoln, Steam Plant Square, Spokane, WA 99201 509-777-3900

Description: DOWNTOWN. As the name suggests, the Steam Plant is actually located in a converted plant that dates from 1915. Until the mid-1980s, the plant provided heat to downtown Spokane. Today, however, the Steam Plant serves great upscale pub grub, like balsamic chicken salad, gorgonzola-topped burgers and bratwurst mac and cheese. The Steam Room also has a good selection of porters, ales and stouts from the Coeur d'Alene brewing company.
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The Onion

302 W Riverside Ave, Spokane, WA 99201 509-747-3852

Description: DOWNTOWN. The Onion is a restaurant located in the building that was once one of the city's grandest hotels, the St. Regis Hotel. The restaurant has recaptured some of the building's original turn-of-the-century charm, including carved alabaster light fixtures and an oak bar that dates from 1904. The visual focal point has to be the 1937 Harley Davidson sitting on a ledge inside. The menu boasts everything from salads, sandwiches and burgers to pastas and seafood.
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The Shop

924 S Perry, Spokane, WA 99202 509-534-1647

Description: Perhaps not a typical coffee shop, The Shop actually looks like an old gas station from the outside and, in truth, it is. Once inside though, you'll find a fairly artistic setting. This is where many of Spokane's musicians and artists meet over coffee to share trade secrets, and it's not uncommon to see a few paintings or hear the newest CD's from up-and-coming locals. They offer a nice selection of coffees here, as well as a few tasty pastries. Live music on Thursdays.
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