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    Urban Bliss Life » Restaurant Reviews » Washington Restaurants » Where to Eat & Drink in Walla Walla, Washington

    Published: November 17, 2015 / Updated: May 28, 2022 by Marlynn Jayme Schotland · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Where to Eat & Drink in Walla Walla, Washington

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    Walla Walla, Washington has long been home to world-class wines. But the culinary scene is also heating up. Check out my list of best places to eat below. And for more recommendations, visit Part 2 of my Walla Walla dining guide.

    Where to Eat in Walla Walla, WA, on UrbanBlissLife.com

    Good girlfriends are SO integral to a happy life, don't you think? The older we get and the older our kids get, it definitely gets harder to carve out time that works for everyone to get away for girls' weekends.

    While a Vegas girls' getaway trip is über fun, it's also nice to just pile into the car and go someplace closer to home for the weekend.

    Road trip!

    Recently, two of my dearest girlfriends from college and I drove 3.5 hours from Portland, Oregon to Walla Walla, Washington for a wine weekend getaway. It was SO much fun, and I am so grateful for that time with my girls!

    Walla Walla, Washington

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    Walla Walla, Washington is a former fur trading post that is one of the most active agriculture areas in the country. Driving into Walla Walla, you pass by miles and miles of wheat crops, as well as crops of the famous Walla Walla onions. Now, this Eastern Washington town is also known for its world-class wine, with more than 100 wineries producing several different varietals.

    During our visit, we enjoyed  wine tasting experiences at Charles Smith wines, Va Piano, Pepper Bridge winery, and Waterbrook Winery. I'll be sharing information about the wineries in future posts. Today, I'm excited to share some of the restaurants that we enjoyed -- and I think you will enjoy them, too

    Bacon & Eggs restaurant

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    Recently relocated to a convenient spot right in the middle of Main Street is Walla Walla's answer to the quintessential all-American cafe: Bacon and Eggs. With indoor and outdoor seating, it's a casual, down-home, slightly modern cafe that is open only for breakfast and lunch, and serves delicious classics alongside a long list of cocktails and bubbles.

    On Saturdays and Sundays, the wait can be anywhere from 20 minutes to 45 minutes, depending on what time you arrive. We arrived on Sunday morning at 9:15ish and only had to wait about 20 minutes. The staff is fantastic & friendly here, which always makes waiting for a table more palatable.

    The menu consists of classic cafe dishes with Pacific Northwest flare. You'll find, of course, bacon & eggs, along with a variety of benedicts, omelettes, pastries, and sandwiches. Items range from $6 to $15, with the majority of lunch items hovering in the $10-12 range, which is quite reasonable considering the amount and quality of food. Each dish my friends and I tried was delicious – and beautiful.

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    Salmon Lox Bagel ($12)

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    Crab Cakes Benedict ($15)

    Go here for: breakfast/brunch with a friend, your family of 4, or small group of friends; it's not a large space and if you have more than 4 people you may be waiting a while for a table. 
    Dress code: Casual. Super casual.
    Kid-friendly? Absolutely.
    Fun fact: They serve Stumptown Coffee, for my fellow Portlanders and those across the country who have come to love PDX's beloved formerly-indie-turned-national-chain coffee shop.

    Bacon and Eggs
    (509) 876-4553
    57 East Main
    Walla Walla, WA 99362
    HOURS: Thursday-Tuesday 8:30am - 3pm (closed Wednesdays)
    http://www.baconandeggswallawalla.com/

    Whitehouse-Crawford

    After attempting unsuccessfully to dine at another restaurant, we came across Whitehouse-Crawford as an alternate dining option.

    Fate must have been smiling on us, because our experience at Whitehouse-Crawford turned out to be pretty incredible, and we thanked our lucky stars that we ended up not dining at the other restaurant. Our dining experience here – from the phone call we placed inquiring about dinner, to the friendly host who greeted us, to the engaging bartender who served and entertained us, to the happy fellow diners who engaged us in lively conversation – our entire experience was warm and welcoming.

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    The Whitehouse-Crawford space is large and what I would describe as farmhouse-industrial. We were surrounded by large parties, including a large private party happening in the adjacent event space. The acoustics here are challenging because of the vast open space without much interior buffer to help control the sound, resulting in a loud, boisterous, party feeling –which I loved, but if you're looking for a more intimate dining experience, be sure to ask for a small table close to the bar.

    We sat at the bar and had the best time. The gentlemen sitting next to us was a regular, and made excellent recommendations. We dined on expertly executed scallops with creamed corn and green beans; beef stroganoff; and chocolate cake with house made gelato.

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    Whitehouse-Crawford is only open for dinner, and the menu changes weekly. Each item features fresh ingredients from local farmers and purveyors, and the menu usually includes a variety of creative salads; pizza; house-made pasta options; a fish, chicken, steak, or lamb option; and 4-5 house-made dessert options.

    Go here for: dinner with friends and family.
    Dress code: Business casual or dressy. That said, jeans work here too.
    Kid-friendly? Yes, but there is no separate kids' menu so be sure to review the menu online before going to make sure there's something your kids will eat here. When all else fails, their pizza is a good option. And if your kid is going to eat pizza, they may as well eat a house-made pie with the freshest ingredients!
    Travel tip: If you're traveling here for work or if you don't have a reservation, grab a spot at the bar. It's small, but if there's space, you'll have one of the best views of the whole restaurant, you can order from the main menu, and the bartender will have some great Walla Walla suggestions for you.

    Whitehouse Crawford
    55 West Cherry Street
    Walla Walla, WA 99362
    509-525-2222
    Hours: Weekdays 5 - 9pm (Closed Tuesdays; Sat & Sun 5 - 10pm
    http://www.whitehousecrawford.com

    Marc Restaurant

    One of the most lavish dining experiences my friends and I were honored to have was at The Marc Restaurant, located within the Marcus Whitman Hotel. With high back, plush leather booths, dark wood walls, and interesting art, The Marc is a classic hotel restaurant that offers incredibly customer service and innovative dinner dishes.

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    Let's start off with the best dish of our entire Walla Walla travel bliss: the Marc restaurant serves what is the absolute best #1 chowder in the entire country.

    I kid you not. We all agreed: we would drive 3.5 hours back to Walla Walla just to have a bowl of The Marc's Pacific Northwest Seafood Chowder ($10). This photo does not at all do justice to how fully incredible this dish is.

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    The Pacific Northwest Seafood Chowder has razor clams, salmon, bacon, and yukon potatoes. It's incredibly rich and creamy, and while I normally just have a small taste of dairy dishes due to my dairy intolerance, I would have happily gobbled up an entire bowl of this slightly salty, smoky chowder that is overflowing with fresh clams and salmon and happily suffered the dairy-intolerant consequences a thousand times over. I do believe one of my girlfriends uttered the words "Oh my God, I just want to bathe in this chowder."

    It is THAT delicious.

    But that's just the beginning. We were served up some of the most inventive dishes we had during our entire time in Walla Walla. The Marc Restaurant chefs are masters of presentation and creative flavor combinations using the freshest local ingredients. Their menu changes regularly, and many of the dishes below were on the fall menu but not currently on the winter menu. These will give you a strong visual peek, however, into the kind of magic you can expect at The Marc.

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    WallaWallaTheMarcsalmon Coffee Seared Wild Pacific Salmon ($36)

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    Hungry yet?

    Go here for: date night, family dinner, double date, girls' night out.
    Dress code: Casual to special occasion. Like most hotel restaurants, you'll find all sorts of attire here, and it's all good. Dress up, dress down, just make sure you're dressed! :)
    Kid-friendly? Yes! They have a kids menu, and families will enjoy the privacy of the high booths.
    Fun fact: Did I mention that they serve the BEST CHOWDER in the United States? It bears repeating.

    The Marc Restaurant
    Inside the Marcus Whitman Hotel & Conference Center
    (509) 525-2200
    6 W Rose St
    Walla Walla, WA 99362
    http://marcuswhitmanhotel.com/wine-dine/the-marc-restaurant/

    Our time in this beautiful agriculture-turned-wine country town was short, so while we couldn't dine at every restaurant we would have liked to have tried, we were thrilled with the incredible experiences we were able to enjoy at these establishments. Walla Walla's food scene is most definitely rising to the occasion to match its burgeoning wine industry, and I think you - and your tastebuds! - will be highly impressed with the caliber of cuisine that you will find here.


    Have you been to Walla Walla? What's your favorite place to eat & drink there (besides the wineries, since we're covering wineries up next in future blog posts!).


    Many thanks to The Marc Restaurant for our complementary dining experience. As always, all opinions and photos posted here are my own. This is a positive online space so I only write about places I love - and think you will love too!

    Check out more best places to eat in Part 2 of my Walla Walla dining guide.

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      1. Patrice Townsend says

        November 19, 2015 at 2:23 pm

        As a home town girl, moving back here from LA in 1997, I am so proud of my little corner of the world! The food business has exploded in the past 15 years, thanks to our thriving wine industry, which is known for over 100 wineries, may world renowned. It's a fabulous get away with a charming Main Street featuring many boutique, locally owned businesses. If you're looking for a place to stay, other than a hotel, there are many vacation rentals available. Come visit, you'll like us!

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      2. courtney says

        November 18, 2015 at 12:17 pm

        That chowder sounds amazing! I have never been to Walla Walla, but you have me intrigued! There's so much to explore in Washington...I spent the weekend on Vashon Island, which is a short ferry from Seattle, so rustic and relaxing.

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        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          November 18, 2015 at 8:46 pm

          I've heard Vashon Island is beautiful! There really is so much to explore in Washington. I love how diverse the state is.

      3. jennyb says

        November 18, 2015 at 5:21 am

        Food looks great but too far away for me in Australia!

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        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          November 18, 2015 at 8:48 pm

          Ahh let's switch places for a week, Jenny! :) I really am looking forward to visiting Australia someday.

      4. Monica Louie says

        November 17, 2015 at 2:37 pm

        Yum! You do know how to have a good time! I'll be sharing this with my girlfriends. We've been trying to plan a girls' night, but a getaway would be fun in the spring or summer!

        I've never been to Walla Walla, but it looks like I need to put it on my list!! Thanks for sharing!

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        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          November 18, 2015 at 8:49 pm

          A spring or summer getaway to Walla Walla is an excellent idea! It's really so close to Portland, and a fairly straight drive.

      5. Kaci Alvarez says

        November 17, 2015 at 2:06 pm

        Wow! Those dishes look incredible! I'm definitely going to have to visit there one day!

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        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          November 18, 2015 at 8:50 pm

          Walla Walla produces some delicious food. Hope you get to visit one day, Kaci!

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