We've been to Gård's other locations before, but finally made it into the Ellensburg tasting room…read moreyesterday - and I'm so glad we did. The wines are as solid as ever (big fan of their new releases), but the real standout was the guy pouring. Super friendly, chill, and made the whole experience feel easy and fun. No pretense, just good wine and good convo. Bonus points for having food to snack on and beer options for the non-wine folks. It's got everything you need for a laid-back afternoon. This spot might just be my favorite Gård location. Definitely worth a visit if you're in town.

Gard Vintners in the historic downtown area of Ellensburg is a winery with a broad variety of…read morewines. The tasting fee is $20 for 6 tastings, waived with 2 bottles purchased. The tasting room is actually 2 large rooms with many seating options. We sat in the comfy chairs in the corner. Van approached us upon entering and served our tastings. He is very knowledgeable about their vineyards and wines, which is much appreciated. They don't have a set tasting flight, but rather "whatever is open" at the time. We had a wide variety from their Blanc Franc, which we loved, to a rich Cab Sauv. The bottle prices are wide ranged and well priced. They have a bites menu, but we didn't try any of the food. They have musicians play on some evenings. They produce whites, roses and reds so it's a great place for couples and groups who have varying preferences.

The waitress was so sweet, the food was awesome - from the kids menu to the 3 adult entrees we…read moreordered! We were traveling to Idaho so it was a lunch stop so it ment 1/2 of the food was left! Not because we wanted too. The Gard wine flight was perfect and had to buy a bottle. Most definitely a stop to make - ps I saw they gave a little boutique hotel we may need to check out on another adventure. thanks for the great lunch!

Tried for the first time and definitely agree with all the 5 star reviews! Literally everything we…read morehad was delicious. We had the pulled pork sandwich, grilled cheese, grilled chicken burger, spicy chicken burger, cheesesteak sandwich, bread and butter (maple butter yummmm!), and affogato for dessert. The side salad had an apple cinnamon vinaigrette which was fabulous and unique. Other standouts were the homemade bbq sauce and feta ranch. Just writing this makes me want to go back already. We were served by the manager who had great energy and a passion for the food. She said she is creates a lot of the recipes which we thought was super cool. Good sized dining room with some booths and tables. There is an outdoor patio as well with maybe half a dozen tables. Lastly, everything was clean. Gard checked all the boxes and exceeded expectations. Honestly one of the best meals we have had in a long time.

This place is lovely! The food is scrumptious, the ambience stunning and the servers are…read moreattentive. We tried the bursts, meatballs, deconstructed wedge salad and the Musique. Everything was wonderful! Give this beautiful place a try!

I was recently on a ladies weekend in the area, and got to visit Swiftwater for dinner with my…read morebestie. And what a wonderful dinner it was! From the stunning views over the valley below, to the tasty cocktails, to the wonderful eats it was a great way to chillax on a lovely Saturday evening. Having had a not-great experience with wine (at a different venue) earlier in the day, we opted for cocktails here. My extra dirty martini with cheese-stuffed olives was phenomenal, and my friend enjoyed her old fashioned. We shared a roasted beet and burrata salad as an appy, then moved on to our main courses - I got the prime tenderloin and she got the cider glazed pork. We washed it all down with a couple of chocolate espresso martinis for dessert. My tenderloin was cooked to perfection, and accompanied by some sweet little roasted carrots and a lovely heap of mashed potatoes. My friend reported that her pork was more like a stew, and she really enjoyed it. What really put our experience here over the top was the absolutely amazing service we received, especially from our waiter, Trevor. He was friendly, funny, and helped us navigate the menu when we couldn't decide what to get. He also told us a little about the geological history of the area, which is built over an old coal mine. This place wasn't cheap, but for a fun night out of splurging, it was perfect!

Among its competition, Swiftwater Cellars stands above all. This restaurant is Sundadia's premier…read morelocation to eat and drink! Let's dive into it Food Ribeye 5/5 buttery and cut through like butter Mashed potatoes 5/5 seabass 5/5 - a moat of sauce Mac and cheese - sleeper food ***Update: we went back to this restaurant for our yearly cabin trip and the food was just as good the last time. Perfect service and food. 5/5 would recommend ***

A fabulous "rest stop" between Seattle and Pullman…read more Kittitas isn't one of our usual stops on the drive across the state but it's where we decided to pause in February 2024. I'm guessing some things have changed since our visit, but hopefully not much. I loved the pretty old building, the chat with the woman behind the bar, the wine tasting, and the pre-packed charcuterie from Olive + Pine. I think they also had some locally made caramels which had a nice story. I left wishing we had a tasting room just like this one in Pullman.

Great service, tasty food, good wine, awesome live music, and lovely ambiance. Perfect spot.read more

One of my favorite wine places to go to here in Yakima. The views are great outside. Would…read morerecommend making a reservation because it gets packed. The wine flights are fun but also I'm just a sucker for sparkling/bubbly wine!

Treveri is still one of the most popular wine destinations in the region, and for good reason. They…read moreare located in a beautiful spot, with a perfect view of the rest of the valley and Mt Adams, with gorgeous grounds, great wine, and a lot of features that just make it a nice place to visit. We came for a visit around lunchtime on Sunday, and were promptly seated with menus in a nicely shaded spot outdoors. You can truly spend a ton of time here just enjoying the view from the many shaded comfy seating areas outdoors, where you can admire the impeccable landscaping or the landscape itself. It did take a while for someone to come take our order, and we ended up having to wave someone down. If we weren't so hungry we probably wouldn't have been bothered by this at all, given that it's such a pleasant setting. After that, the pace of service was very good and we felt well attended to. We got the taste of treveri flight, a flatbread, a mezze platter, and the cajun fries. It seems based on my last review quite a few years ago that tastings were free then. That is not the case anymore, and most of the flights cost $20. If you buy two bottles of wine, then the tasting fee is waived I think for up to two tastings. Anyway, the flight was great, with a nice variety of sparkling wines that really showcased their range. Our favorites were the blanc to blanc and the syrah. The food was also pretty good, and I appreciated that they actually had substantial food here. I don't know how people manage to go wine tasting and then drive to their next spot without eating a real meal. My husband enjoyed the seasonal flatbread, which featured apples and walnuts. The cajun fries were solid. The chicken skewers and gyro type meat on the mezze platter were quite flavorful and juicy! I liked the variety of vegetables on the platter, although the olives could've definitely been better--they seemed like they'd been sitting in a jar for a while and had lost a lot of their texture. Keep in mind that prices for food here are definitely higher than you might see at a regular restaurant. The flatbread which was approximately the size of a six inch pizza, was $20, and the mezze platter was $35. Wouldn't pay those prices regularly, but since you can't bring in outside food, it's part of the experience here and I would say is worthwhile during a visit.

Hidden gem off of I-90. EXCELLENT customer service. Wine selection is good and they even have a…read moremeat/cheese platter if you're hungry. Highly recommended!

Wow what a great place!!! Delicious wine too!!! I stopped in here on a Friday night when they had…read morelive music from 6-8pm and sat in the corner doing some work I enjoyed a great glass of white wine and their delicious meat and Cheese platter while I listened to the live music. Definitely worth stopping to support a local wine maker!

went here for a cheap wine tasting of $10 and it is nice that they waive this fee if you buy a…read morebottle. but, the wine tasting was very underwhelming... could not sit down at the bar area because no chairs available. staff did a good job in memorizing the winery menu and seemed knowledgeable about the winemaking process, but the social cues and connection was lacking. felt no warmth in the conversation -- very robotic. I loved the folk-style sort of aesthetic with the decorations scattered everywhere in this place. glad that there were tables, but all with stools only. wine was okay and something you would see on the cheaper section of stores like BevMo, Walmart, etc. not much to do around this plaza square in Yakima, too...

Knew a lot about the wines poured. The wines were lovely. I was the only one in the winery and I…read morehad to go up to the bar to get each tasting, no stools at bar. If table service is not offered then suggest getting a wine serving board or stand with tasting cards. I would have stayed and enjoyed the wine more but did not get the stay and enjoy the wine vibe.

We were stuck in Ellensburg due to weather related pass closures. It was so pleasant to find this…read morecharming downtown hotel in lieu of the corporate chain hotels by the freeway. Parking is a bit of a hassle and we ended up paying the $10 for hotel,parking in a lot around the corner. It was worth it as we could walk to restaurants within blocks of the hotel. As for the room itself, it was moderately sized but we had room for all our gear without tripping over anything. The king sized bed was comfortable with 5 pillows provided (the norm seems to be 4 nowadays). The room was very quiet but the bathroom has a sliding barn door which unfortunately doesn't muffle bathroom noises which should be private. Decor is soothing warm neutrals with a small sofa and a desk chair provided for seating. There is a small frig but no microwave. Keurig is provided for in room coffee but I would recommend going down to the lobby where fresh brewed coffee seems to be provided. 22/7. We did not check out the rooftop garden due to the weather. Would've enjoyed a drink in the cozy bar adjacent to the lobby but it doesn't seem to be open yet. I would definitely stay here again should I have the need to overnight in Ellensburg.

I'm getting to the age where even if I CAN make a 10-12 hour drive in a day, I don't have to and…read moredon't want to. So last week, on my way to Seattle I decided to stay the night in beautiful Ellensburg, WA (home to Central Washington University). Since it was just for a couple nights, I decided to get something downtown so I could walk around. I found Hotel Windrow online, booked the room and what a fantastic surprise. This boutique hotel is indeed RIGHT downtown. It's stylish, easy to find, obviously in a great location, and the property includes a hip little lobby bar a space called 'Top of the Berg' which is a rooftop area with fire pits, etc. very cosmopolitan. The rooms were lovely, very homey with a small couch, desk, large bathroom and comfortable bed. I walked two blocks to a fantastic Italian meal (more about that in another review) and overall, had a truly fantastic and easy night. A couple amenities to highlight include ample parking and electric charging spaces for electric cars or hybrids. I love finds like this, and plan on making at least one night stay over a regular occurrence now if I'm traveling on I-90. Recommended.