Austyn’s Guidebook's for Spokane

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Austyn’s Guidebook's for Spokane

Best Dining & Drink Options in Spokane

List of my Go-To Spots in the area for food & drinks!
Attached to the Historic Garland Movie Theater is this Small yet elegant Craft Cocktail Bar. • Craft Cocktail bar specializing in delicious Original, New, and Experimental craft cocktails. • Large selection of liquors ranging from Medium to High-End • Very Fun Themed on occasion (Repeal day, Kentucky Derby, Rocky Horror.) • Surprisingly good (Small portion) food menu • Great Sunday Brunch (10am-2pm)
Bon Bon
926 W Garland Ave
Attached to the Historic Garland Movie Theater is this Small yet elegant Craft Cocktail Bar. • Craft Cocktail bar specializing in delicious Original, New, and Experimental craft cocktails. • Large selection of liquors ranging from Medium to High-End • Very Fun Themed on occasion (Repeal day, Kentucky Derby, Rocky Horror.) • Surprisingly good (Small portion) food menu • Great Sunday Brunch (10am-2pm)
Known throughout the area for the food quality and nice atmosphere. Downriver Grille’s Daily specials are worth checking out. ($20-$30 per plate) *Tuesday special is an amazing Burger for $10, and beer for $3..
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Downriver Grill
3315 W Northwest Blvd
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Known throughout the area for the food quality and nice atmosphere. Downriver Grille’s Daily specials are worth checking out. ($20-$30 per plate) *Tuesday special is an amazing Burger for $10, and beer for $3..
A Spokane staple, renowned for its Pizza & Hot wings, good beer selection including beer-to-go
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The Flying Goat
3318 W Northwest Blvd
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A Spokane staple, renowned for its Pizza & Hot wings, good beer selection including beer-to-go
Cute quiet café on Audubon park, nice to grab a quick bite or sit and get some work done. • Good for Breakfast & Coffee (Limited Beer & Wine Available)
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Little Garden Cafe
2901 W Northwest Blvd
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Cute quiet café on Audubon park, nice to grab a quick bite or sit and get some work done. • Good for Breakfast & Coffee (Limited Beer & Wine Available)
Opening just last year this Beer Bar has a large rotating beer selection of about 15-taps, sure to have something unique and delicious that you haven’t tried. Usually a couple dogs running around the bar. No Kitchen can bring your own food or get it delivered. (Wine & Cider available also)
Beerocracy
911 W Garland Ave
Opening just last year this Beer Bar has a large rotating beer selection of about 15-taps, sure to have something unique and delicious that you haven’t tried. Usually a couple dogs running around the bar. No Kitchen can bring your own food or get it delivered. (Wine & Cider available also)
Opening towards the end of 2018 Austin’s brings great Texas Style BBQ to Spokane, tender meat, amazing sauce and delicious sides make Austin’s Spokane’s best BBQ Joint (Probably).
Austin's Live Fire Barbecue
421 W Main Ave
Opening towards the end of 2018 Austin’s brings great Texas Style BBQ to Spokane, tender meat, amazing sauce and delicious sides make Austin’s Spokane’s best BBQ Joint (Probably).
Also a Spokane staple is Durkin’s Liquor Bar. Having bars on both levels, including a speakeasy style underground bar/lounge area. Specializing in Craft Cocktails, a good-sized food menu does not disappoint. Dinner with drinks will cost about $30-$40 a person
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Durkin's Liquor Bar
415 W Main Ave
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Also a Spokane staple is Durkin’s Liquor Bar. Having bars on both levels, including a speakeasy style underground bar/lounge area. Specializing in Craft Cocktails, a good-sized food menu does not disappoint. Dinner with drinks will cost about $30-$40 a person
Owned by celebrity chef Chad White (As Seen on Top Chef), Zona Blanca is a Ceviche restaurant and “Brewery Incubator”, if you like Ceviche then this is the place to go, nice laid-back setting with a large patio under the railroad. It also has a brewery where individuals can -rent- the equipment on site to brew their own recipe, and then sell it at the bar in Zona
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Zona Blanca
157 S Howard St
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Owned by celebrity chef Chad White (As Seen on Top Chef), Zona Blanca is a Ceviche restaurant and “Brewery Incubator”, if you like Ceviche then this is the place to go, nice laid-back setting with a large patio under the railroad. It also has a brewery where individuals can -rent- the equipment on site to brew their own recipe, and then sell it at the bar in Zona
Also Owned by celebrity chef Chad White, High Tide is a New England Style Lobster Bar. By far the best lobster in town!
High tide lobster bar
835 N Post St
Also Owned by celebrity chef Chad White, High Tide is a New England Style Lobster Bar. By far the best lobster in town!
If you are looking for a fancy night out then Clinkerdagger is a great spot. Sitting above Spokane Falls, it has great views of the river. Its large balcony reaches nearly over the water for a nice, romantic dinner in the summertime. Events and weddings are often held here, very good food.
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Clinkerdagger
621 W Mallon Ave
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If you are looking for a fancy night out then Clinkerdagger is a great spot. Sitting above Spokane Falls, it has great views of the river. Its large balcony reaches nearly over the water for a nice, romantic dinner in the summertime. Events and weddings are often held here, very good food.
Located in an old auto repair shop, in the industrial district of downtown, Iron Goat Brewery is (In my opinion) the best brewery in terms of Beer Quality in Spokane. Small pizza and appetizer menu.
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Iron Goat Brewing
1302 W 2nd Ave
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Located in an old auto repair shop, in the industrial district of downtown, Iron Goat Brewery is (In my opinion) the best brewery in terms of Beer Quality in Spokane. Small pizza and appetizer menu.
Located in the basement of the old Washington Cracker Company building; Hogwash is a speakeasy style whisky & cocktail bar, known for their dimly lit atmosphere, brick walls, rough wood flooring, large bar and plenty of booths. Usually quiet.
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Hogwash Whiskey Den
304 W Pacific Ave
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Located in the basement of the old Washington Cracker Company building; Hogwash is a speakeasy style whisky & cocktail bar, known for their dimly lit atmosphere, brick walls, rough wood flooring, large bar and plenty of booths. Usually quiet.
Located 1/mi West of downtown in the Historic Browne’s addition Neighborhood is “The Elk”, themed after Seattle based restaurant “74th St Gumbo” the Elk specializes in Burgers and Sandwiches, with the absolute best Pasta Salad in town. Large beer selection and full bar.
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The Elk
1931 W Pacific Ave
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Located 1/mi West of downtown in the Historic Browne’s addition Neighborhood is “The Elk”, themed after Seattle based restaurant “74th St Gumbo” the Elk specializes in Burgers and Sandwiches, with the absolute best Pasta Salad in town. Large beer selection and full bar.
Named the #2 brunch place in Washington State (onlyinyourstate.com). A nice spot for a good Italian themed breakfast/brunch, nice patio in the summer, good mimosas.
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Italia Trattoria
144 S Cannon St
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Named the #2 brunch place in Washington State (onlyinyourstate.com). A nice spot for a good Italian themed breakfast/brunch, nice patio in the summer, good mimosas.
Featured on Guy Fieri’s “Diners Drive-Ins and Dives” in 2018. Ruins is a small portion restaurant with new menu every week, known for their great food and craft cocktails.
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Ruins
225 West Riverside Avenue
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Featured on Guy Fieri’s “Diners Drive-Ins and Dives” in 2018. Ruins is a small portion restaurant with new menu every week, known for their great food and craft cocktails.
Nectar Wine bar is known for their large patio overlooking the Spokane River, Centennial Trail, and Downtown Spokane, this is an amazing spot to have a drink and watch the sunset. They have a large wine selection and PNW rotating tap selections.
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Nectar Wine and Beer in Kendall Yards
1331 W Summit Pkwy
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Nectar Wine bar is known for their large patio overlooking the Spokane River, Centennial Trail, and Downtown Spokane, this is an amazing spot to have a drink and watch the sunset. They have a large wine selection and PNW rotating tap selections.
The wandering table is where you go for a fancy small plate (a la carte) dinner, or just for some fresh clams/oysters. You won’t be disappointed in the quality, just be prepared to spend $50 per person before drinks for a full meal.
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Wandering Table
1242 W Summit Pkwy
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The wandering table is where you go for a fancy small plate (a la carte) dinner, or just for some fresh clams/oysters. You won’t be disappointed in the quality, just be prepared to spend $50 per person before drinks for a full meal.
Sharing a patio with Nectar Wine Bar this pizza joint also has great views, good pizza, and a decent beer selection. Nice spot for a quick reasonably price bite.
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Veraci Pizza
1333 W Summit Pkwy
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Sharing a patio with Nectar Wine Bar this pizza joint also has great views, good pizza, and a decent beer selection. Nice spot for a quick reasonably price bite.
If you ask people where to grab breakfast in Spokane this will most likely be one of the first places mentioned. Good breakfast/comfort food at a reasonable price. (Due to its openness it is usually a quite loud environment inside, not ideal for conversations.)
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The Yards Bruncheon
1248 W Summit Pkwy
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If you ask people where to grab breakfast in Spokane this will most likely be one of the first places mentioned. Good breakfast/comfort food at a reasonable price. (Due to its openness it is usually a quite loud environment inside, not ideal for conversations.)
Spokane’s newest fad, delicious miniature doughnuts made to order while you watch. Nice spot to get your fill of sweets, grab a coffee, sit and do some work, or enjoy the park across the street with nice views.
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Hello Sugar,
419 N Nettleton St
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Spokane’s newest fad, delicious miniature doughnuts made to order while you watch. Nice spot to get your fill of sweets, grab a coffee, sit and do some work, or enjoy the park across the street with nice views.
Eastern Washington’s largest brewery. Large restaurant area with mediocre food (All locally sourced and made from scratch). The patio is the main selling point (in my opinion), a great place on a warm day to sit right on the river and enjoy a beer.
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No-Li Brewhouse
1003 E Trent Ave
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Eastern Washington’s largest brewery. Large restaurant area with mediocre food (All locally sourced and made from scratch). The patio is the main selling point (in my opinion), a great place on a warm day to sit right on the river and enjoy a beer.
Sister Restaurant to “The Elk”, their Smash Burger is one of my favorites in Spokane. Quiet setting, good drinks and beer selection, nice place to watch sports.
Geno's Traditional Food and Ales
1414 N Hamilton St
Sister Restaurant to “The Elk”, their Smash Burger is one of my favorites in Spokane. Quiet setting, good drinks and beer selection, nice place to watch sports.
Converted from an old house, Clover is a fancy and expensive restaurant with amazing food. You will want to dress up and make a reservation for this classy dining experience.
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Clover Restaurant & Bar
913 E Sharp Ave
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Converted from an old house, Clover is a fancy and expensive restaurant with amazing food. You will want to dress up and make a reservation for this classy dining experience.

Outdoor Activities (Hikes, Parks & Neighborhoods worth visiting)

Here is a list of the best places around Spokane to spend some time outside at.
I mean its right across the street! Take a Frisbee, basketball or baseball (Mud room closet) and spend some time under the pines! Take a walk directly South of the park into the Downriver neighborhood with a beautiful golf course overlooking the river.
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Audubon Park
3405 N Milton St
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I mean its right across the street! Take a Frisbee, basketball or baseball (Mud room closet) and spend some time under the pines! Take a walk directly South of the park into the Downriver neighborhood with a beautiful golf course overlooking the river.
Best quick hike for a panoramic view from Post Falls to North Spokane. (1hr Round trip). You will park a bit past Beacon Hill Event Center under the power lines, and begin the hike heading South on the path up the hill, follow path to the top which overlooks all of Spokane.
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Beacon Hill
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Best quick hike for a panoramic view from Post Falls to North Spokane. (1hr Round trip). You will park a bit past Beacon Hill Event Center under the power lines, and begin the hike heading South on the path up the hill, follow path to the top which overlooks all of Spokane.
Nicknamed "The Switchbacks" due to beginning this nature walk on the top and hiking down 6-switchbacks to the Little Spokane river. A good spot to swim or float the river from. Abandoned military bunkers tucked away in the trees with streams flowing through them. (Park at 12523 N Fairwood Dr, Spokane. And you will see the trailhead).
Waikiki Springs
Nicknamed "The Switchbacks" due to beginning this nature walk on the top and hiking down 6-switchbacks to the Little Spokane river. A good spot to swim or float the river from. Abandoned military bunkers tucked away in the trees with streams flowing through them. (Park at 12523 N Fairwood Dr, Spokane. And you will see the trailhead).
You have two option at Deep Creek. 1: Hike through the dry creekbed with 200' rock walls on both sides, great spot for rock climbing. Leads to the Spokane river and a nice swimming spot. (10615 N State Park Dr, Nine Mile Falls) 2: Hike on the tall ridge over deep creek with awesome views over Spokane, the Mtn in the distance, and a 500' dropoff next to the trail. Also leads down to river at the end with nice swimming area. (10347 W Pine Bluff Rd, Nine Mile Falls – Trail #25)
Deep Creek Trailhead
North State Park Drive
You have two option at Deep Creek. 1: Hike through the dry creekbed with 200' rock walls on both sides, great spot for rock climbing. Leads to the Spokane river and a nice swimming spot. (10615 N State Park Dr, Nine Mile Falls) 2: Hike on the tall ridge over deep creek with awesome views over Spokane, the Mtn in the distance, and a 500' dropoff next to the trail. Also leads down to river at the end with nice swimming area. (10347 W Pine Bluff Rd, Nine Mile Falls – Trail #25)
A 10-minute drive from the house. You park where there is a view and then walk along a gravel road on a ridge, nice views. Good spot to catch the Sunrise. Guidebook Photo was taken at the start of this hike. (This hike is completely flat and simple, can make it as long or short as you want).
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Palisades Park
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A 10-minute drive from the house. You park where there is a view and then walk along a gravel road on a ridge, nice views. Good spot to catch the Sunrise. Guidebook Photo was taken at the start of this hike. (This hike is completely flat and simple, can make it as long or short as you want).
Out on the border of Idaho, this trail goes around the lake for a while before ascending up the Mountain. Beautiful and quiet the entire time. If you are dedicated can make it to Mica Peak (5,200' elevation).
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Liberty Lake Regional Park
3707 S Zephyr Rd
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Out on the border of Idaho, this trail goes around the lake for a while before ascending up the Mountain. Beautiful and quiet the entire time. If you are dedicated can make it to Mica Peak (5,200' elevation).
Spokane’s most renowned park. This 90-acre park in the middle of the South Hill has beautiful Rose, Dahlia, Perennial & Lilac gardens, an arboretum, conservatory, and amazing European (Duncan Gardens) and Japanese gardens. Along with Ponds, fountains and a small café.
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Manito Park
1702 S Grand Blvd
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Spokane’s most renowned park. This 90-acre park in the middle of the South Hill has beautiful Rose, Dahlia, Perennial & Lilac gardens, an arboretum, conservatory, and amazing European (Duncan Gardens) and Japanese gardens. Along with Ponds, fountains and a small café.
Built for Expo ’74 of the World’s Fair. Riverfront park is a 100-acre park in the center of downtown, with beautiful Spokane Falls & The Spokane River cutting through the middle. Many events in the summer take place throughout the park.
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Riverfront Park
507 N Howard St
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Built for Expo ’74 of the World’s Fair. Riverfront park is a 100-acre park in the center of downtown, with beautiful Spokane Falls & The Spokane River cutting through the middle. Many events in the summer take place throughout the park.
A nice spot to spend 20-minutes or an entire day. Popular spot for people to spend the day swimming, cliff jumping, rock climbing or hiking. A nice overlook of the river near where you park, a suspension bridge over the rapids, camping & BBQ areas.
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Bowl and Pitcher
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A nice spot to spend 20-minutes or an entire day. Popular spot for people to spend the day swimming, cliff jumping, rock climbing or hiking. A nice overlook of the river near where you park, a suspension bridge over the rapids, camping & BBQ areas.
Sitting on the calm part of the river above Upriver Dam (3-miles upstream from Spokane Falls) is Boulder Beach, on one side is a nice sandy beach, and on the other side are cliffs to jump off & a rope swing into the river. Also, a good spot to watch airplanes perform water landings, wake-boarders/water-skiers, and aerial firefighting helicopters resupply on water.
Boulder Beach
East Upriver Drive
Sitting on the calm part of the river above Upriver Dam (3-miles upstream from Spokane Falls) is Boulder Beach, on one side is a nice sandy beach, and on the other side are cliffs to jump off & a rope swing into the river. Also, a good spot to watch airplanes perform water landings, wake-boarders/water-skiers, and aerial firefighting helicopters resupply on water.
A pull over area on top of a ledge that overlooks downtown from less than a mile away. Nice area to walk around the neighborhood and look at the impressive mansions that are everywhere.
Edwidge Woldson Park
525 W 7th Ave
A pull over area on top of a ledge that overlooks downtown from less than a mile away. Nice area to walk around the neighborhood and look at the impressive mansions that are everywhere.