Guidebook for Walla Walla
Food Scene
It's my baby! I opened it in 2008 and cooked my heart out until just last year when I sold it to a great friend and wonderful chef, Jamie. The food is unpretentious classic French cuisine at it's best with all the amazing agriculture Walla Walla Valley has to offer. And it's housed in one of the most beautiful and historic buildings on Main Street.
53 locals recommend
Brasserie Four
4 E Main StIt's my baby! I opened it in 2008 and cooked my heart out until just last year when I sold it to a great friend and wonderful chef, Jamie. The food is unpretentious classic French cuisine at it's best with all the amazing agriculture Walla Walla Valley has to offer. And it's housed in one of the most beautiful and historic buildings on Main Street.
Chris and Island rock this Mediterranean gem. Don't skip on the lamb tartar and the pastas!
43 locals recommend
Saffron Mediterranean Kitchen
330 W Main StChris and Island rock this Mediterranean gem. Don't skip on the lamb tartar and the pastas!
Coffee shop, dessert house, European bakery, plus gelato! Come early for kouign amann before they sell out! Cold brew coffee is great too.
44 locals recommend
Colville Street Patisserie
40 S Colville StCoffee shop, dessert house, European bakery, plus gelato! Come early for kouign amann before they sell out! Cold brew coffee is great too.
Gorgeous new Italian restaurant. Come early to snag a spot at the bar or on the patio. Jim German's cocktails are legendary!
32 locals recommend
Passatempo Taverna
215 W Main StGorgeous new Italian restaurant. Come early to snag a spot at the bar or on the patio. Jim German's cocktails are legendary!
If it's possible to find better Mexican food than in Mexico, it is here! Their posole is amazing!
10 locals recommend
Taqueria Mi Pueblito
1633 E Isaacs AveIf it's possible to find better Mexican food than in Mexico, it is here! Their posole is amazing!
This iconic fine dining restaurant is housed in an old wood mill. They have the greatest selection of local wines in town, both new releases and an impressive library collection. I like to pop into the bar for a quick glass of Champagne and some tasty small plates.
13 locals recommend
Whitehouse-Crawford
55 W Cherry StThis iconic fine dining restaurant is housed in an old wood mill. They have the greatest selection of local wines in town, both new releases and an impressive library collection. I like to pop into the bar for a quick glass of Champagne and some tasty small plates.
Family owned Drive thru that has passed the test of time. Peanut butter malt and french fries, every time.
16 locals recommend
Ice-Burg Drive-In
616 W Birch StFamily owned Drive thru that has passed the test of time. Peanut butter malt and french fries, every time.
Drinks & Nightlife
Green Lantern
1606 E Isaacs AveLoads of draft beer & delicious burgers. Need I say more?
Arts & Culture
As the locals call it: 'The Power House' is a world-class, 342-seat performing arts theatre located downtown. The theatre stages professional productions devoted to classical music and popular entertainment.
17 locals recommend
Gesa Power House Theatre
111 N 6th AveAs the locals call it: 'The Power House' is a world-class, 342-seat performing arts theatre located downtown. The theatre stages professional productions devoted to classical music and popular entertainment.
A gallery space (with wine tasting) featuring the very finest local artists and sculptors.
Studio Two Zero Two
1489 E Main StA gallery space (with wine tasting) featuring the very finest local artists and sculptors.
Shopping
Open Saturdays and Sundays, this outdoor farmers market is packed with Farmers loot, as well as plenty of hand made goods. Find the empanada lady on Sundays!
12 locals recommend
Walla Walla Valley Farmers Market
106 West Main StreetOpen Saturdays and Sundays, this outdoor farmers market is packed with Farmers loot, as well as plenty of hand made goods. Find the empanada lady on Sundays!
Parks & Nature
There are many trails around Bennington Lake and the surrounding mountains, something for every level.
26 locals recommend
Bennington Park
There are many trails around Bennington Lake and the surrounding mountains, something for every level.
Walking distance to the house, this 50 acre park was designed over 140 years ago by renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted (the mastermind of Central Park in NYC) and Walla Wallan John Langdon. It is filled with mature trees, an original gazebo, an aviary, pond, rose gardens, pickle ball courts, and a large area for children to play on the jungle gym equipment.
48 locals recommend
Pioneer Park
940 Sasayama DrWalking distance to the house, this 50 acre park was designed over 140 years ago by renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted (the mastermind of Central Park in NYC) and Walla Wallan John Langdon. It is filled with mature trees, an original gazebo, an aviary, pond, rose gardens, pickle ball courts, and a large area for children to play on the jungle gym equipment.
'This site commemorates the courage of Marcus and Narcissa Whitman, the role the Whitmans played in establishing the Oregon Trail, and the challenges encountered when two different cultures met.'
This little National Park is worth the trip if you're interested in how the Wild West came to be. Bring a picnic, hike around, and enjoy the views while learning about the fascinating lives of the Whitmans and the Indians that took their lives.
38 locals recommend
Whitman Mission | National Historic Site
328 Whitman Mission Rd'This site commemorates the courage of Marcus and Narcissa Whitman, the role the Whitmans played in establishing the Oregon Trail, and the challenges encountered when two different cultures met.'
This little National Park is worth the trip if you're interested in how the Wild West came to be. Bring a picnic, hike around, and enjoy the views while learning about the fascinating lives of the Whitmans and the Indians that took their lives.
Essentials
Klickers is an institution. Stop by this Antique Shop/Produce Stand for their signature fresh strawberries, loads of local produce, ice cream cones, taffy, salami, cheese, Christmas Trees (December), Pumpkins (October), antique furniture and collectibles, and just about everything else in between.
6 locals recommend
Klicker Store
3300 E Isaacs AveKlickers is an institution. Stop by this Antique Shop/Produce Stand for their signature fresh strawberries, loads of local produce, ice cream cones, taffy, salami, cheese, Christmas Trees (December), Pumpkins (October), antique furniture and collectibles, and just about everything else in between.
Safeway
215 E Rose StJust your average grocery store, for stocking up on the essentials.
Getting Around
Allegro Cyclery
200 E Main StFor those in need of some leg powered wheels.