Crazy and awesome history to this former brothel!…read more The drinks were a nice finish to a long day and good conversation. The Smoking Gun... you gotta try it!

Server was great. Lots of people coming to and from the table instead of just letting him work with…read moreus though, made it feel a little busy. We had to keep telling people the same things over and over. Things like "someone already said they were getting that for us" not that we needed to keep asking for things! Important difference.) The manger, I think, kept saying he would get things then ended up over committing to tasks and someone else would end up doing it. This isn't a complaint just something I'd suggest having a discussion with with staff and change- lots of business do this because they want to be attentive but it comes off sloppy and messy and just ends up interrupting the meal more than anything. Everyone was doing this with the best intention though. Only love and advice here! The drinks were very good. Loved seeing all the holiday themed stuff everywhere VERY VERY cute!!!! we loved the heart napkins and the whole vibe was 10/10. I thought my food was bland, everyone else loved theirs, so I won't dock starts for that. Excited to visit this place again next time we are in town. Edit: docked it a star over the owner passive aggressive immediate reply. Comes off like "shut up I'm right you're wrong." I've been in the industry over 20 years and have seen many place fail, flail, and have great success. The successful ones never have a manager or owner that is passive aggressive over a pretty nice review. I hope you learn to take criticism and your business thrives though! (If you were so busy you wouldn't have, or at minimum KNOW you wouldn't have, time talk to every one. I never once saw you "delegate" a task to someone else. I saw you repeatedly say you'd do a task then someone on staff notice it wasn't done the do it for you. You told the boss you'd seat us then wandered off to do whatever behind the bar and she sat us- her job you didn't need to butt into btw. You did say you'd get cheese and did it yourself. You came by a bunch to make sure our table, and every table we could see, was happy but it seemed more for ego than anything because you kept repeating how but YOU are from the second we walked in until we left. You said you'd get my father in law another drink then it simply never came but whatever we just left without another high priced cocktail on our bill, your loss. Trust your staff, take accountability, much love.) Edit again: the owner refuses to stop lying and saying he's "defending himself" more to that over on the google reviews. Staff is great, food is below mid, owner is beyond help. Edit again: just noticed he EDITED HIS REPLY TO ME to try to change the story that he wasn't as rude as before! So I added a screen shot. Talk about "MESSY." Do NOT support this clearly narcissistic owner! Lying, manipulating, gaslighting, and all over what was originally a four star review!!! Wow!!! Edit again: was browsing other reviews and the owner is flat out lying on other reviews too!!

Excellent food and wonderful cocktails. Looking forward to our next visit. Ask about the secret…read moremenu :)

What can I say, this was amazing! Everything we ordered was cooked perfectly. We started with KPop…read morechicken as an appetizer and it was juiciey and soo full of flavor. Our meals took some time to come out however we were forewarned. With a scratch kitchen, it's to be expected. I had the Black Cod, moist, flavorful and the favorite of the table. My husband had the Halibut (can't remember the name of the dish) and also perfectly cooked and full of flavor, the sticky rice and sauce really hit the spot. Our friends had the pork cheeks and quadrill, both dishes full of flavor and the meet cooked perfect, juicy and the sauce was an excellent compliment each individual meal. The potato's with the quadril had a nice garlic hint! The portions were filling and we didn't leave anything behind. Friendly staff, clean atmosphere, and great drink options, we will be back! We didn't give 5 stars as even though there was a warning, the timing between the delivery of each plate could have been closer and while our kiddos are foodies, there wasn't a whole lot for them to pick from that we could consider "safe" choices. They ordered the japache and while we adults loved the glass noodles, they felt like it was a little too slimy and the bean sprouts were definitely strong in flavor. The dish itself was well put together and the kiddos devoured the chicken and veggies in the meal.

Their drinks were not to my liking. I couldn't even take 2 sips. Sent first drink back (which I…read moredon't think they took off the tab even though it was NOT CONSUMED) . I said I can't drink it and opted for a margarita. Have no idea how u can screw up a margarita but it was not drinkable either. No sweetness. Just unlike any other I've ever had. Left that full as well. The charcuterie board app was great. But expensive. The other food was super mediocre. Just felt like it was middle of the line out of the freezer. Cute presentation. Very underwhelming. I can honestly say they're the most unenjoyable cocktails I've ever had. Our server acted like she couldn't care less if we were happy, or satisfied. She knew I sent the first drink back, saw the 2nd left full and didn't ask a single ? The whole experience was very lacking. Skip this place.

We ate at The Laurel, the restaurant of the Landing Hotel, on January 17. Nice decor, small number…read moreof tables consistent with the small hotel. Well done menu, small but enticing. Server was excellent, very accommodating and considerate. They specialize in craft cocktails also. I had a Wallowa Riff, a tuned up Manhattan. Best Manhattan I have ever had. We had bacon wrapped dates, steak bites, risotto and for dessert a goat cheese cheesecake. Steak cooked perfectly, as was the broccolini. I cannot say enough good things about this place. If you are anywhere near La Grande Oregon, you must stop there for dinner.

We have been here two years in a row and it is now a tradition ! Very friendly staff and amazing…read moreseasonal craft cocktails. The atmosphere is super chill . I do recommend reservations if you want to sit down for some of their amazing food . Small quaint and beautiful !

The service was 10 stars. The food, was nothing short of exceptional. My wife and I shared the…read moregrilled beets with goat cheese and hot honey, and steak bites for a meal and I can't remember the last time I had something so delicious, flavorful, and presented so beautifully. The cocktails were worth stopping in if you just need a snack and a drink to catch up with a friend. It's pretty entertaining to watch them be made as well. The ambience of the place was casual but could dress up as well. I went in, in leggings and a tank and didn't feel out of place at all. But it makes for the perfect date night. Don't pass this place up if you're cruising through town, or here for a weekend. This is one you don't want to miss!

Pretty cool place…read more Ended up here on a pub crawl and I'd like to come back again sometime.

I used to really enjoy JSD's, the atmosphere, people and crowd. Loved this place. However, I don't…read morelike the direction the new owners and recent choices they have made. Not my place anymore.

Fantastic find of a place! Excellent BBQ and reasonable prices. Not a full service cocktail…read moreplace but drinks made with their spirits were good. The first thing is coming in you get that rustic lodge feeling from the woodwork and decor as you get hit with that smokehouse aroma. No better way to get you hungry and set the mood for BBQ. Just yum! Our server was friendly and knowledgeable. She was attentive and checked in but never intrusive, hovering and did not ignore us once served. Tried a flight with Huckleberry, Berry, Cinnamon, Espresso and Walla Walla Sweet Onion (they "tree in" the espresso). Could take or leave the berries espresso and cinnamon were fantastic while the onion was interesting. Had a Bloody Mary with the onion and it was good. One table mate had the loaded potato with Mac and cheese and pulled pork. The noodles were bigger than skinny boxed and very tender. The cheese was creamy and flavorful and the pulled pork was tender and juicy and jam packed with flavor but could have been a bit more smoky. For the food: I got a small BBQ platter which came with 3-meat choices , a dinner roll and a single side choice. I chose baked beans for my side. Tri-tip, ribs and brisket for my meats. I tasted the beans nothing special but tasty. Same for the roll. The ribs were fall off the bone tender, juicy and meaty! I got three 3"-4" ribs. I also had a small pile of super thin sliced tender juicy and flavorful tri-tip and three 1/4-1/2" thick slices of brisket. The brisket was moist and had a good smoke flavor as well. I ate all the ribs, half the tri-tip and a slice of brisket. The rest went home with me as this was a hearty serving. To end our evening we were sent on our way with well wishes and thanks for patronage from our server and the bartender!

We finally made it into Cedar Rain Spirits in downtown Walla Walla, and I have to say -- this place…read moreis something special. From the moment you walk in, you can feel how much pride and passion goes into everything they do. This isn't just a restaurant; it's a family pouring their heart into their craft. The backstory alone is inspiring -- from perfecting a coffee liqueur recipe years ago to building a full distillery and now a restaurant that's quickly becoming a local favorite. On our visit, we tried a little bit of everything: the legendary Texas Twinkies, hearty Loaded Baked Potatoes, the signature Cedar Rain Sandwich, and the savory Brisket Dip. Every bite tasted like it came from years of practice, care, and a true love of good food. And the drinks? Absolute perfection. The Peach Green Tea Cocktail was bright and refreshing, and the Lavender Lemonade Mocktail was every bit as crafted as a cocktail -- thoughtful, balanced, and locally inspired. What struck me most is how dedicated Cedar Rain is to being part of the Walla Walla community. They've built more than a menu -- they've built a gathering place that celebrates local flavors, family, and connection. If you haven't been yet, do yourself a favor and go. Support local, eat well, and experience a family-run spot that truly honors its craft. Visit their website: https://cedarrainspirits.com/ Follow on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cedarrainspirits?igsh=MWo2enEwcTlhbHE4Ng== Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/19qBSRhPkv/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Excellent drink choices. Fun music. Inside and outside seating. Very updated decor, jungle theme…read more Nice employees. They have hot dog options inside and a food truck selling burgers and sandwiches outside. Fun place, will be back!

Came here in August for our anniversary trip and it did not disappoint! I saw a food guide which…read morementioned this restaurant and we were so excited when there was a last minute opening. Make sure you leave extra time to travel here as it is a trip from walla walla. But the drive is beautiful and the hand made pasta is worth the wait. Every dish was made with care and love which you can taste. My favorite was the roquillo peppers in olive oil with the Parmesan cheese and olives served with the fresh focaccia bread. All the pops of freshness really let the pasta shine! We had so much fun here and it was a meal to remember!

Food was so tasty and the service was great. Just too small of a table for us to enjoy the family…read morestyle concept 100%. Will definitely return for another meal.

Simply outstanding!…read more In the post-covid world we're told to accept mediocre service, lesser food taste/quality, smaller food portions and higher prices. And if you dare question any of the above, you're told to shut up, suck it up... and be thankful for what you got! The Prodigal Son is a throwback to the best of pre-Covid times: Fantastic beer! Great food! Great ambiance! Great service! Sizable portions... and Great prices! I highly recommend The Prodigal Son.

Interesting old timey vibe with a lot of open space. Service was good. Burger was good, beer was…read morealright. Nothing particularly special and nothing to complain about! It was fun stopping in.

We ended up here on a visit with a friend who lives locally…read more Greeted by friendly staff and seated immediately. We had been told that pretty much everything was good and got some recommendations from the server. Unfortunately didn't take the advice and got what we thought sounded good, which turned out not to be. The server did come around to check and at that point things seemed fine but then the issues started showing up. So, maybe we just should have followed the recommendations. Super nice staff, just the food and management seemed to be the issue. The manager offered to take 10% off one item and at that point I realized we would not be back for our weeks stay. Listen to the servers!!

Great food and great service! Randy and Phil run a great restaurant! And also super impressive that…read morethe extensive menu is ALL good! Feel like Mexican- burritos are amazing and HUGE! More in an Italian mood? The lasagna is top notch! And don't forget the usual burgers and appetizers! All superb! You can find what you are looking for here!