pretty bussin. Wish the cauliflower had more sauce. Nice waiters and environment. Comfortable seating read more

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I've been to Bookwalter's several times over the years, and have usually ordered a meal with a glass or two of wine. The food and service has always been good and the atmosphere, despite the flies, is nice. Imagine my surprise tonight when I discovered that I owed $64 for two simple "house gin martinis." The waiter was apologetic and was able to remove one of the $32 martinis from my bill, but the sour after-taste of the surprise charge ruined the evening. We will not be returning. read more

The amount of flies during our dinner was unbelievable, service was not great and food was just ok. Had higher hopes. The table next to us was also inundated with flies. It's really hard to enjoy a meal. Unfortunately it just put a damper on a night out with friends. read more

Fiction At J Bookwalter - A fan that is supposed to keep flies away but when there are so many it doesn't work that well. - Seafood Near Me - Richland, Washington

We had a reservation at Fiction and arrived right on time. The host staff was friendly, and we were seated quickly, which set a great first impression. Unfortunately, service slowed down quite a bit after that. It took about 30 minutes for our waitress to take our order, nearly an hour before our water glasses were refilled, and roughly another 30 minutes after ordering for the food to arrive. What made it more noticeable was that the restaurant did not appear very busy, and some tables seemed to be helped faster than others. That said, once the food showed up, it absolutely delivered. The wagyu burger was excellent. Perfectly grilled, fresh vegetables, and a bun that was toasted just right on the inside. The fries were crispy, hot, and clearly made with care. Everything came out at the ideal temperature. The turkey sandwich was another standout. Generous with the meat and full of flavor. Paired with the tomato bisque, it made for a comforting and satisfying meal. The bisque itself was creamy, rich, and exactly what you want alongside a sandwich. The ambiance is worth mentioning too. Slightly dim lighting, good background music, and a beautifully stocked bar create a relaxed, upscale atmosphere that feels great for a date night or an easy evening out. Overall, Fiction delivered where it mattered most: the food and the setting. If the service moved a bit quicker, the experience would have easily felt top tier. Still, it was a good visit, and with stronger pacing, this place has all the ingredients to be exceptional. read more

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Food was amazing !! Great atmosphere and beautiful grounds to walk on ! I walked over the from the tasting room to have breakfast and it was amazing ! I was visiting from Arizona read more

Fiction At J Bookwalter - Seafood Near Me - Richland, Washington

Good food and great service! Our server, Easton, was super nice and made our first visit enjoyable. read more

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Everything about Fiction is so cute and so perfect! Fiction at J Bookwalter is one of a few places to check out in a row of winery/restaurants. They have plenty of parking if you're driving and a spacious indoor and outdoor venue space. The restaurant area has multiple dining rooms that are all beautifully decorated. There's also an outdoor event space that would be perfect for a wedding ceremony. The space is modern, romantic and so cute. On a weekday afternoon, there weren't too many folks there, so we had a whole room to ourselves. It was such a relaxing lunch! Service was very attentive and the food came out so quickly. We ordered both the wedge salad and the fish and chips. Food here is SO good. The wedge salad was so fresh and the crispy bacon was perfection. The dressing was so flavorful and huge! Even as an entree, it could have easily been split across two people. The fish and chips were also incredible. Huge chunk of fish with the crispiest fries. The food was definitely a stand out and worth the visit! This spot was just so cozy and the perfect place to spend an afternoon! read more

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My favorite place in the Tri-Cities! You really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The food is amazing, the drinks and wine are great, and we've had a fantastic experience every time we've been here--which is probably around 10 visits in the last year. Sundays are an even better deal since the food and drinks are discounted. The service is always excellent too. We've had several different servers, and every one of them has been friendly and welcoming. Fiction gets an A+ for food, service, and atmosphere. I've recommended it to all my friends and family because it's just that good. read more

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Well... I really wanted to love this place. It's quaint, has good service and a beautiful patio. I have to be honest and share that the food was underwhelming for me. Flavors lacked depth and most of the food we ordered felt like it needed more condiments and spices. Wine selection was decent, so if you're the area and want a quaint spot, this may be a spot for you. read more

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Good service, and my dish was delicious. I would definitely eat there again. Can eat inside or out on the patio. nice atmosphere. Easy access in and out. read more

Food: 3 Decor: 3 Service: 2 Came here for a team dinner on a weekday after booking a reservation same day. Overall, food was okay, and I would consider coming back. AVOCADO FRIES (V) | 20 AvoStreet avocados, panko breading, sriracha powder, house-made remoulade 4/5. Pretty good. Fried well with panko. BACON WRAPPED DATES (GF) | 19 Medjool dates, marcona almonds, rosemary chevre, almond crust, fresh rosemary, J. Bookwalter Cabernet reduction 3/5. Okay. Only had one since the avocado fries were better. CHEF'S CUT* (GF) | MARKET PRICE 4/5. Pretty good, opted for the 16oz tomahawk, which was cooked more medium than medium rare plus but still had good flavor with the chimichurri sauce. Service was slow and a bit sparse. read more

After a few friends recommended I decided to give it a try. Overall it fell short for me. The appetizers we ordered were just ok. We also shared a pizza which was very soggy and just lacked flavor. read more

Nice place. Wasn't bad, wasn't worth the hype either. Good wine and well selection. No beer on Tap ! Scallops were OK a bit undercooked good flavor though. Steak was good not great plate presentation wasn't the best mash was the highlight of the plate. lol service was OK If you're going for a good wine, this place is fine however, for the price I expect to be impressed and that didn't happen. read more

Fiction At J Bookwalter - Scallops - Seafood Near Me - Richland, Washington

What a terrific place for a friends gathering. Excellent service and delicious food. I appreciated the San Pellegrino as an option while the party enjoyed what looked to be excellent wine. read more

Fiction At J Bookwalter - Seafood Near Me - Richland, Washington

Just had dinner with friends at Fiction at Bookwalter. I had the duck breast. It was overdone and dry and the veggies were also overdone. My husband had the halibut with gnocchi. The gnocchi was dense and tough. Very disappointed with the meal. It was also very loud. We had to shout at the other couple at our table just to carry on a conversation. read more

Literally the best of T.C. I have never been disappointed at Fiction. I have been so many times- and never had a bad experience or anything less than absolutely delicious food. I always recommend this place to people visiting or people who live here and just want to eat the best food in a beautiful atmosphere. My most recent visit (lunch)- I went a different way than I typically do and ordered a pizza (not really a pizza girl)- but OH. MY. GOODNESS. Hands down one of the most delicious pizzas I have EVER had. Sausage and Hot Honey Pizza. Incredible. read more

Fiction At J Bookwalter - Sausage and Hot Honey Pizza - Seafood Near Me - Richland, Washington

Perfect place for date night. So cute and cozy inside! The portions are smaller than expected but flavors make up for it. Our wait time after ordering our food was quite long especially since there was only a few tables seated. Our server had a great attitude and the overall experience was great. read more

Fiction At J Bookwalter - Southwest Salad - Seafood Near Me - Richland, Washington

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I know it is a winery but the food here is excellent. I come here about once a month for lunch with my girlfriends. Start with the avocado fries, they are amazing. Other favorites are the Caesar salad, and what ever flat bread they have as their special. read more

Not the friendliest service, and the prices are a bit high for the quality. We ordered the hummus with pita bread, but the pita was soggy. My Southwest salad was honestly not good at all. The pizza was the highlight of the meal, and the Hugo Spritz was just okay. Overall, it wasn't a great dining experience, especially considering the price. read more

We are members here and Wine here does not disappoint! Let's talk food. Pizza here is outstanding! In my opinion one of the best. We had the chicken and pesto pizza. Pesto pizza had the right about of pesto and wasn't over powering with vegetables. From what my son mentioned chicken pizza was full of chicken which I guess isn't a bad thing. Caesar salad well it fell more like a shredded caesar salad. Lettuce was so diced up hard to eat. Marci was our server who was sweet but busy. There was a leg in service but it was ok since there was a live jazz band performing and we had a nice bottle of wine to keep us company. Atmosphere's was great, the deco at fiction was awesome, gave a barn feel, with nice furniture and deco and delicious wine. J book switched their reservations portal and as members we were not notified and their website was not update. So when we walked in we were told there wasn't a reservation for us until I showed them the online reservation to which the girl at the front desk bluntly informed me I used the incorrect site, to which I responded and showed her the site wasn't updated. After 7min of back and forth we were seated and as members you would think we would be seated without any hesitation given the place was not fully booked. Apart from this experience, overall love J book food and wine. We did go tasting at the tasting room the next day and Mike was amazing. He is so well versed on wines and recommendations! read more

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The flies unfortunately were a bit overwhelming. Our party said the halibut was super dry and definitely over cooked. The wine was good, though. The best thing were the dates as an appetizer. read more

Fiction At J Bookwalter - Halibut - Seafood Near Me - Richland, Washington

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Always a good choice for date night excellent food experienced bartenders very nice atmosphere.

Their food is lovely but very expensive, great service tho! Nice clean facility with a varied menu, lots of specialty items like pizza. The romaine salad was amazing! read more

Wonderful service with a diverse menu! Every item we had was delicious and visually appealing. The bacon wrapped dates & hummus plate were so tasty! The spicy Bloody Mary was one of the best I've ever had. Can't wait to go back for date night! read more

Fiction At J Bookwalter - Partially consumed Bloody Mary which came with all of the usual garnishes - Seafood Near Me - Richland, Washington

The environment is beautiful but the food is not good. I had the scallops and they were only seared on one side, the sauce was mediocre at best. The mushroom appetizer is on a pastry that was raw and doughy. Duck breast was chewy. Coconut rice is good but boring. It's rice with carrots and coconut, pea puree is too sweet and unbalanced. Pork chop was overcooked but had decent flavor. The yellow rice with the pork tastes like drywall. The slaw was okay. We left everything on the table. Go for the scenery and maybe try the pizza. The waiter was extremely nice, quick, and helpful. The wine was good! read more

Food, service, ambiance, view, wine! This place has it all!! And I didn't care for my order, they replace it with something new, no questions asked. Amazing!! In a time of post pandemic "service just sucks!!", Bookwalter SHINES!! So happy my TriCities favorite it alive, well, and better than ever!!! read more

Had the burger and fries. Delicious. Loved the atmosphere. Loved the food. Loved the service. Will be coming here for future events.

Fun time at Fiction for drinks and dinner. As would be expected, wine selection is excellent. Butter chicken was ordered all around and was very good. Avocado fries were a nice choice on the side. No photos, but very nice atmosphere. read more

So delicious. Well crafted foods and high quality service. Went on a night there was a live band, and it was such a relaxing and fun evening. Highly recommend. read more

This restaurant is up there with New York City cuisine and atmosphere. Food and services are excellent. A must to visit!!!

This used to be our go to place for not only happy hours, but dinner with friends and out of town guests.....not any more! since they have built the new tasting room across the way and redesigned the patio area and raised their prices to pay for them the quality of their food has gone down hill. Whoever is buying their meat needs to do a far better job because It is nothing but pure gristle. It is a shame to see another restaurant that was once very good decline in quality and increase in price read more

Food & service were ok - sneaky 3.8% credit card fee buried in the fine print at the bottom of the menu is a turnoff and a barrier to a return visit. Some restaurants want you to use credit cards for their cash security , but want you to pay for it. read more

Beautiful setting, great wine -- and disappointing food. Up until the last few years, Fiction was our favorite place to dine. We had dozens of meals here between 2011-2020. The restaurant consistently served the best food in the Tri-Cities and was our go-to place to take guests. But our last few meals have been really disappointing. We were there over the weekend and two of us had salads (quinoa with chicken; Caesar). They were each close to $30 and just not that good. It's possible to serve up an interesting salad at a high end restaurant (more casual places like Frost Me Sweet, Lulus and The Social all serve better salads.) Others in our party had the chicken and the duck and were equally disappointed. And our favorite appetizer, the avocado fries (a Bookwalter classic that we've enjoyed for years) is now $20. The prices keep going up but the quality keeps going down. We're sad to be crossing Fiction off our list. read more