Our LOCAL Recommendations

A list of local restaurants, activities, accommodations, and off the beaten path gems to make your Walla Walla stay one worth sharing.

Restaurants

Breakfast & Coffee

  • Colville Street Patisserie
    Hours: Everyday, 9am-5pm
    Vibe: Huge pastry selection, amazing coffee, and gelato.  
  • Bacon & Eggs
    Hours: Open Thursday–Monday, 8am–2pm
    Vibe: Classic brunch, great cocktails. OK for groups, expect a wait. 
  • Walla Walla Roastery
    Hours: Open Everyday, 7:30am–5pm
    Vibe: Amazing locally roasted coffee, great spot to get light bites before an early airport district tasting.
  • Maple Counter Cafe
    Hours: Open Everyday, 7am-2pm
    Vibe: Big fluffy pancakes, family establishment, fresh and local ingredients. Perfect place for a big breakfast before a day of wine tasting.

Lunch & Provisions

  • The Walls Vineyards
    Hours: Everyday, 10am-4pm
    Vibe: Oven fired pizzas, seasonal menu, rotating specials.
  • Foodscape
    Hours: Thursday – Friday, 9am-5pm, open until 6pm on Fridays!
    Vibe: Great place to pick up international pantry items (think tinned fish, chocolate, fun Asian ingredients/candies) and a bottle of wine for a picnic! 
    Why we like them: Chef Hannah helped open Brasserie Four, and now operates this sundry goods shop and kitchen. 
    Pro-tip: She also does rotisserie chicken dinners that must be pre-ordered but are available for pick up Wed-Fri afternoons. Great for folks who are AirBnB’ing it and want some local flavor!
  • The Green Lantern Tavern
    Hours: Wednesday – Monday, 11am-10pm
    Vibe: The storied Green Lantern Tavern is the preferred meeting place of many a thirsty Walla Wallan. Excellent food. Tasty cocktails. 27 taps with a great selection of regional and local beers. You should stop by. You’ll like it!
    Pro-tip: Their bloody mary is the best in town!
  • GRAZE
    Hours: Everyday, 10am-3:30pm
    Vibe: Sandwiches and salads, generous portions, fast casual.
    Why we like them: The convenient downtown location is a great spot for fresh, healthy, affordable, delicious options.
    Pro-tip: Text in an order for the drive-in location for speedy delivery. Great for picnics!
  • Brasserie Four
    Lunch served Friday and Saturday only: See Dinner section for details!
  • Iceberg Drive-In
    Hours: Everyday, 11am-11pm
    Vibe: Classic American Drive-Thru! 
    Why we like them: Sometimes you just want a burger and fries.
  • Memo’s Tacos
    Hours: Monday-Saturday, 9am-5pm
    Vibe: Amazing tacos, daily specials, fresh and authentic. 
    Why we like them: Mom and son team that source from local farms and produce truly authentic Mexican street food. 
    Pro-tip: Grab some tacos on your way to/from any Rocks District tastings!
  • …and speaking of tacos, you really can’t go wrong stopping at any of the local taco shops and trucks you might come across while in town. Keep your eyes peeled for La Monarca, Agapa’s Mexican Cravings, Mi Pueblito, Ada’s Mexican Food, The Happy Wanderer, Dora’s Mexican Deli, and many more!

Dinner

  • Passatempo Taverna
    Hours: Thursday – Monday, 4pm-10pm
    Vibe: Italian pasta and pizza with locally sourced ingredients. Great cocktails and local/Italian wine list.   
    Why we like them: They are our sister restaurant! We also love that they are open on Mondays, have incredible hospitality, and make the best cocktails in town.
    Pro-tip: Can’t get a reservation? Head to the bar when they open at 4pm to snag a seat. Cocktail while you wait for a table. Always order the special!
  • Hattaway’s on Alder
    Hours: Open Everyday, 4pm-9pm
    Vibe: Southern fare featuring PNW ingredients. Tricky for vegetarians. Exclusively Walla Walla wine list. 
    Why we like them: A great place to enjoy try a bottle from a local winery that you couldn’t fit into your tasting itinerary, and they are open everyday.
    Pro-tip: Perfect weeknight spot. Great N/A beverage selection. Get the pimento cheese!
  • Saffron Mediterranean Kitchen
    Hours: Tuesday – Thursday: 4:30pm-9pm, Friday – Saturday: 2pm-9pm
    Vibe: Mediterranean, a bit upscale but not stuffy, very fresh menu.  
    Why we like them: Perfect late lunch spot for the weekends. Killer Happy Hour on Tuesday-Friday between 4:30-6pm that features rotating menu items and cocktail specials.
    Pro-tip: Can be hard to get a table without a reservation. Good mid-week dinner spot.
  • Walla Walla Steak Co
    Hours: Tuesday – Thursday: 4pm-9pm, Friday – Saturday: 4pm-10pm
    Vibe: Steak dinner, baby! 
    Why we like them: You can enjoy Stanley Groovy BTG. Happy Hour at Crossbuck Brewery next door: Tue-Sat  4-6pm, get the burger.
    Pro-tip: Good for larger parties. Good mid-week dinner spot.
  • Brasserie Four
    Hours: Tuesday – Thursday: 4pm-9pm, Friday – Saturday: 11:30am-9pm
    Vibe: French with a nice wine selection, great bar atmosphere. 
    Why we like them: Consistently delicious, great place for seafood lovers (oysters on the half shell, mussels, etc.)
    Pro-tip: Tuesday nights are fondue nights! Great for groups.

Activities

  • Pioneer Park
    Walla Walla’s oldest park, established in 1902. Great for families and midday picnics, a nice walk from downtown. There’s an outdoor aviary with exotic birds, a rose garden, and several prominent sculptures along the walking paths. Large shade trees, flower gardens, and ponds. Restrooms and parking are available.
  • The Museum of Un-Natural History
    The Gerald Matthews Museum of Unnatural History is a rare and one-of-a-kind attraction that is filled with odd and quirky artifacts, creations, and ideas. The museum’s founder, Gerry Matthews, was an actor and comedian, is on a mission to display humor and irony to the public through his unique exhibits and works of DaDa, Surrealist, and Abstract art. Hours are every Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
  • Walla Walla Balloon Stampede
    The Walla Walla Balloon Stampede brings 20+ hot air balloons to Walla Walla’s skies. Fly next to the festival in a balloon or watch from a local park or country road. This weekend long festival includes family events, nighttime flights, and several fly days. Don’t forget to look up!
  • Downtown Farmer’s Market
    Immerse yourself in vibrant local flavors. The market is filled with farm-fresh produce, handcrafted artisan goods, delicious prepared foods, and live entertainment. Located in the Farmers Market Pavilion from May – October; Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • Book & Game
    Walla Walla’s locally owned and independent bookstore, featuring thousands of books, hundreds of games, a full wall of jigsaw puzzles, and more. Located on Main Street, this is the perfect place to grab a vacation read or take home a souvenir.
  • Whitman College Sculpture Walking Tour
    Stroll through the campus grounds on a self-guided walking tour and enjoy world renowned sculpture. With over 21 pieces dotting the grounds, this is the perfect way to enjoy Walla Walla’s gorgeous weather, and get some morning steps in before a day of wine tasting. Fun fact: many of the sculptures featured on campus were produced right here in town, at the Walla Walla Foundry, one of the leading contemporary art sculpture foundries in the world.
  • Hot Poop Record Store
    Hot Poop has been Walla Walla’s only Bing-Bang Stereo-Video shop for over 42 years. Starting with a humble inventory of popular albums, 8-tracks and tie-dye shirts, Hot Poop has grown to be a legendary independent record and music paraphernalia shop in the Northwest. Browse their collection of original vinyl pressings, record store day releases, and fun t-shirts. 
  • Day trip to Waitsburg, WA
    Located just 20 minutes north of Walla Walla is the creative hamlet of Waitsburg, Washington. Enjoy a scenic drive up Highway 12 through the rolling wheat fields, with epic views of the Blue Mountains, and wind up the quaint City of Waitsburg. Several local and regional artists call Waitsburg home, so there is always a calendar full of creative events. The Siren is the best place to find out about local happenings, and make sure to stop in for a glass of local wine at The Royal Block, a renovated art-filled hotel and wine bar located on Main Street.
  • Walla Walla Sweets Baseball Game at Borleske Stadium 
    Enjoy hot dogs and the American past time here in Walla Walla. Our Western Conference League team, the Walla Walla Sweets, and their mascot “Sweet Lou,” provide family fun and entertainment all summer long. Our historic stadium has even hosted a young Kurt Russell during his former baseball career. Nothing beats a Walla Walla sunset from the stands!
  • Veteran’s Memorial Golf Course & Wine Country Amphitheater
    Hit the green or catch a show. This 9-hole course is located just outside of downtown, and has a line-up of national acts performing in the summer months.
  • Karaoke Palace
    The night doesn’t have to end after the tasting rooms close! Gather some liquid courage and hit the stage in this quirky, old-school diner turned karaoke bar. 

Accommodations

  • Eritage Resort
    Beautifully nestled on 300 acres in the rolling fields of wheat and vineyards of Washington wine country, Eritage Resort is home to 22 luxury suites as well as a restaurant. Each suite opens to a patio or deck with views of the Blue Mountains, rolling farmland and a pristine man-made lake, the perfect place for relaxing and catching an epic Walla Walla sunset.
  • The Finch
    Located downtown Walla Walla, The Finch is perfect for those who want to be walking distance to the best restaurants, bars, and shops. It’s modern and urban, with a communal fire pit and food truck onsite for post-tasting cravings. And if you’re traveling with a furry companion, The Finch is dog friendly!
  • The Marcus Whitman
    The Marcus Whitman is Eastern Washington’s premier luxury hotel, blending rich history, exemplary service, and contemporary comfort. The newly renovated, well-appointed guestrooms offer exceptional views of the valley, and The Marc & Bar is the perfect place for a nightcap by the fireplace.

POINTS OF INTEREST & RECREATION

  • Airport District Wineries
    Start your tasting weekend right off the runway! The airport district is home to many up-and-coming wineries who are pushing the boundaries of Walla Walla wine. It’s a great way to sneak in one last tasting before a flight home, or end a day of wine tasting at one of several breweries.  
  • The Rocks District
    One of the most infamous grape growing regions in the United states, The Rocks District is a small collection of vineyards on the Oregon side of the Walla Walla Valley. We encourage you to drive through the 6 acres of vineyards that are nestled in the cobblestone soil after a tasting of PÁŠXA at our winery. 
  • The Whitman Mission National Historic Site
    The history of the Whitman Mission in the early 1800s marks a pivotal moment for Cayuse and other Native people living on the Columbia Plateau. Through partnering with the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, the National Park Service presents the continuing story of the Cayuse Nation and the impact of this early interaction with foreign missionaries and immigrants. 
  • Hike the Blue Mountains
    An intricate web of trails offer outdoor enthusiasts virtually countless opportunities to recreate in the Blue Mountains. A number of those trails are less than an hour and a half from downtown Walla Walla, meaning plenty of trails are accessible for locals and visitors alike. Grab your favorite hiking shoes and start exploring.
  • Ski Bluewood
    Located just over an hour away from Walla Walla, Ski Bluewood is one of Washington’s best kept secrets. Boasting the second highest base elevation in Washington State, Bluewood offers incredible tree skiing, off-piste cat accessible terrain, and smoke dry powder. Bluewood also offers 24 groomed trails, a learning area with 2 easily accessible lifts, convenient rental packages, snow sport lessons, and snowmobile tours in the beautiful blues. See you on the Mountain!

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