Guidebook for Spokane
Some of our favorite local places
Fabulous handmade pizzas and great salads. Very popular spot with locals and always busy.
30 locals recommend
Republic Pi
611 E 30th AveFabulous handmade pizzas and great salads. Very popular spot with locals and always busy.
Bangkok Thai
1325 S Grand BlvdThe best Thai food in Spokane!
Fun atmosphere and great Mexican food. Large portions, depending on how hungry you are you can almost split one dinner.
8 locals recommend
Fiesta Mexicana
1227 S Grand BlvdFun atmosphere and great Mexican food. Large portions, depending on how hungry you are you can almost split one dinner.
Everyone in Spokane LOVES this hidden gem of a coffee shop. Great pastries and lunches too.
47 locals recommend
Rockwood Bakery
315 E 18th AveEveryone in Spokane LOVES this hidden gem of a coffee shop. Great pastries and lunches too.
Great selection of beer and fabulous food! This place buzzes with energy, expect a short wait this place is a local favorite!
57 locals recommend
Manito Tap House - A Gastropub
3011 S Grand BlvdGreat selection of beer and fabulous food! This place buzzes with energy, expect a short wait this place is a local favorite!
Wonderful Italian food. Nice fresh ingredients, a family owned and operated restaurant plus they have a huge wine list.
Laguna Cafe
2013 E 29th AveWonderful Italian food. Nice fresh ingredients, a family owned and operated restaurant plus they have a huge wine list.
Parks & Nature
Beautifully landscaped park also has a huge duck pond, a formal flower garden with fountain, rose hill with hundreds of types of roses and dahlias, a perennial garden and a Japanese garden. The small Park Bench restaurant is a great place to grab lunch. Plus there are naturalized areas with paths for hiking or jogging.
206 locals recommend
Manito Park
1702 S Grand BlvdBeautifully landscaped park also has a huge duck pond, a formal flower garden with fountain, rose hill with hundreds of types of roses and dahlias, a perennial garden and a Japanese garden. The small Park Bench restaurant is a great place to grab lunch. Plus there are naturalized areas with paths for hiking or jogging.
Arts & Culture
Fun displays that change constantly plus the permanent collection of local history including a wonderful selection of Native American articles and artworks.
82 locals recommend
Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture
2316 W 1st AveFun displays that change constantly plus the permanent collection of local history including a wonderful selection of Native American articles and artworks.
Essentials
Everything you might need all in one spot...plus Rite Aid is just next door.
31 locals recommend
Super 1 Foods
830 E 29th AveEverything you might need all in one spot...plus Rite Aid is just next door.
Trader Joe's
2975 E 29th AveFully stocked deli type grocery with a great wine selection too. Stop in for coffee, lunch or buy picnic items to go.
32 locals recommend
Rocket Market
726 E 43rd AveFully stocked deli type grocery with a great wine selection too. Stop in for coffee, lunch or buy picnic items to go.
Sightseeing
Huge park in the center of the city has fabulous views of the river and stunning falls from two suspension bridges. Kids of all ages love the vintage carousel. Acres of lawns to walk stroll and explore and you're right downtown with access to restaurants and shopping. Don't miss the suspension bridges over the falls and the gondola ride.
11 locals recommend
Riverfront Park
Riverfront ParkHuge park in the center of the city has fabulous views of the river and stunning falls from two suspension bridges. Kids of all ages love the vintage carousel. Acres of lawns to walk stroll and explore and you're right downtown with access to restaurants and shopping. Don't miss the suspension bridges over the falls and the gondola ride.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bistango Martini Lounge Restaurant
108 N Post StAs the name implies, great martinis!
Lively downtown lounge located inside the fabulously restored historic Davenport Hotel....a must visit for your first time to Spokane.
11 locals recommend
Peacock Room Lounge
10 S Post StLively downtown lounge located inside the fabulously restored historic Davenport Hotel....a must visit for your first time to Spokane.
Live music every night ranging from rock, R&B, cover bands and a spec of country once in awhile. Great appetizers too.
27 locals recommend
ZOLA
22 W Main AveLive music every night ranging from rock, R&B, cover bands and a spec of country once in awhile. Great appetizers too.
Thai Bamboo Restaurant
5406 N Division StA fun casual place with great food
Shopping
Has many fun shops, a Nordstroms, Chico, Pottery Barn, Williams & Sonoma, a variety of restaurants plus an AMC theater with nice big lounger chairs
93 locals recommend
River Park Square
808 W Main AveHas many fun shops, a Nordstroms, Chico, Pottery Barn, Williams & Sonoma, a variety of restaurants plus an AMC theater with nice big lounger chairs