Finally stopped by to try this after recommendations from friends. Overall it was ok, the wine/cocktail selection was great. (Although they were out of Rosé during Summer). I tried the scallops and the pizza. Both were ok, the scallops were a very small portion and for my taste were a bit underdone. The pizza had great flavor I just prefer a pizza with a nicer crust this was very soggy from soo much oil. I would still try again. read more

What a great wine tasting room! I love this place! Too bad it was so windy outside. They have a huge fire table that was at least 12 ft long. Got to try that the next time we stop in. Service was okay, the server was not very knowledgeable and didn't add to the experience. The room and the wine definitely made up for the that. I was with family and we did not leave empty handed. Can't wait to come back when the weather cooperates for a wonderful outdoor experience. read more

Wine was good, great atmosphere. Try the Scallops and Bacon Wrapped dates, Avocado fries, etc. My top pick in the tri-cities.

Wine is obviously good. The food is just as good. I love the membership options and keep coming back. Bacon wrapped dates avocado fries wagu burger turkey sandwich steaks full service bar this place is great. read more

J Bookwalter Winery - Turkey pesto sandwich bacon wrapped dates and readers Chardonnay - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Richland, Washington

Brookwalters winery tasting room Excellent atmosphere, very nice building. Service was excellent staff is very friendly and knowledgeable about wine selections. read more

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I've only been here once and sat on the patio. The service was great. The wine was good... I had the rose. I ordered the butter chicken... interesting take on a classic Indian dish. The chicken was fried, the sauce was thick, definitely not a curry, and it came with wild rice not basmati. I thought it was delicious, but just wanted to point out some key differences. The avocado fries were good, but I probably won't order those again.... I like my avocado raw not cooked. The fried cauliflower teriyaki wings were delicious and I would definitely order that again. read more

J Bookwalter Winery - Butter chicken - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Richland, Washington

A+ for friendly staff and Ambiance. We chose the patio both visits. First visit as a 5 star rating. We indulged on the duck and halibut and a sauvignon blanc bottle. We had the avocado fries too. All great except the fries were over-hyped. Buying a bottle is the same cost as two glasses so a deal. The second visit we sat by the fire table and it was beautiful. Our waiter was friendly but not as attentive as our first. We just had the scallops, Caesar salad and a chicken/ artichoke pizza with the Chardonnay. The pizza lacked flavor. Not enough artichokes to taste. The crusts are awesome but Would not order again. The salads were a big disappointment esp at $9. Not enough dressing, or croutons. Waiter did not offer pepper or cheese. Hard to call it a caesar. Scallops were delicious though but only 3? For $19 I would have expected at minimum 4. Chardonnay was light and buttery. So the first visit is a 5 and second is a 3.5. average ie is a 4. the reviews on here are pretty accurate. We would dine here again when we want something special other than a pizza for example. Get the halibut or duck! read more

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Great wine and good service. My wife and I are from CA and we visited the tasting room over Thanksgiving. The room was closed because they were putting up decorations for Christmas. We spoke to them and they opened the room for us to do a tasting. They were very knowledgeable about the wine and what would go well with our Thanksgiving and Christmas meals. I highly recommend stopping by if you're looking for an E. Washington wine. read more

My husband and I have eaten at Bookwalter a number of times . The main dishes and wine selections have been consistently excellent. The servers have been knowledgeable, and prepared with recommendations when asked . Finally, we enjoyed the atmosphere-an inviting blend of cozy and upscale. read more

We came in for lunch with our dog and had an excellent dinning experience. We sat on the patio under umbrella and it wasn't too hot! The burrata cheese appetizer was outstanding! Looking forward to coming back and having this again! I highly recommend The steelhead salad it was great. My husband had the tacos and they were OK. They were like a beef for heaters special the tortilla was really dry, I personally didn't care for them. We had a bottle of their Rose, which we thoroughly enjoyed and paired great with cheese app and salad. We did wine tasting as well, which was fun. Lots of parking out front. Friendly staff and patrons. Clean bathrooms. read more

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Amazing visit to Bookwalter tasting room in Richland. Scott, was absolutely the best host we could have. Knowledgeable and totally in tune with the guest experience. We will return. Kudos to Scott! read more

We love bookwalter tasting room. Everytime we go we have the best time. The staff is amazing and makes the experience even better. Scott is amazing!! His knowledge of the wines and personality makes the experience amazing. read more

We visit This restaurant every time we are in town. They change their menu pretty regularly and it is consistently good! This recent time we ordered the bruschetta which had a ton of great flavor. Instead of individual pieces you typically see with Bruschetta this is a slice from a loaf. We also ordered the blistered tomato pizza and added on the pepperoni. This was delicious! Highly recommend! read more

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The Tasting room is great, but go see SCOTT! I recently visited the Tasting room at Bookwalter. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with a warm smile and felt right at home. I truly appreciated the hospitality and attentiveness of Scott Miller, he will make your visit to the tasting room a memorable one that you will not forget! I would highly recommend Bookwalter to anyone looking for a welcoming and knowledgeable wine experience. read more

J Bookwalter Winery - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Richland, Washington

Fiction is a restaurant that makes me sad we don't live in the Tri Cities. Came here for a baby shower and it was so so good. We were seated at the big table in front of the kitchen and had prompt service from our staff. Drinks were amazing and all the appetizers we ordered were perfection. (Bacon wrapped dates, avocado fries, and the Burrata). For lunch I had the Columbia River Steelhead Salad. The amount of spice, crust, and zing were just spot on. There was a lot going on, but each piece played so well off of each other. I have a bachelorette party in the tri cities this summer and plan on convincing the other gals to make a reservation there so I can try the rest of the menu! read more

J Bookwalter Winery - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Richland, Washington

The food is great, service good, environment is great! Good for groups! I always look forward to going back.

Went here for a wine tasting and had a good experience. Had a delicious elaborate charcuterie board but had some issues with food preparation for a nut allergy. High quality wines and polite staff. read more

Was referred to this restaurant by one of the wineries we went to the other day. They highly recommend Fiction. Their food definitely did not disappoint. The customer service was also wonderful. We loved the charcuterie board and bacon wrapped dates. There was so much flavor in the dates! My taste buds were very happy. The wagyu double burger was cooked perfectly and tasted amazing too. I asked for some garlic aioli to go with the fries and i liked it much better than ketchup. I would come back here the next time I am in town to visit, for sure! Would love to try more of what is on the menu next time. read more

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This is my second time here at J Bookwalter Winery. My friends highly recommended coming here, and I figured since I was in the area for business, why not?! My main draw here (besides the wine) was that my friends bragged about the donuts. Well... they only serve those during the weekends (womp! womp!). I was visiting Kennewick on the weekdays. :( During my first visit in September 2018 I sat at the bar and just missed happy hour. I enjoyed the wine and it's cool they named all the wines relating to books (so far my favorite so far is 2014 Suspense, a Merlot and Cab Franc blend). Just a note, during HH the glasses of wine are half off, and that's a bargain considering most pours start around $10 and go up as high as $42. As for food, I had the breast of duck in September and really enjoyed it. This time around I ordered the same thing. The accompaniments were different both times, but it was done deliciously well. Last night the duck was served with brussel sprouts and bacon, and very savory! I also had the soup du jour, halibut chowder, and it really hit the spot! Service was good, not fantastic, but that's ok, I was enjoying sipping my generous pours. One day, some day, I will have those donuts... read more

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We have been coming here for years and are also wine club members. The location and grounds are gorgeous. The menu is imaginative, especially for the Tri-Cities. Service is always good. However, over the last couple of years, we have noticed a decrement in the quality of the food, particularly the mains and deserts. Celebrated our anniversary here last night and were again underwhelmed. Ordered Patagonia prawn pasta, which contained only four small shrimp sized pieces. At $34, this seemed a bit steep for what you got protein wise. The same criticism of the salad we shared... At $8... was maybe a cup of actual veggies. My husband, Wygu beef burger was, as always, excellent and worth the $. Dessert had a bit of refrigerator taste to it. We will continue to patronize this place, but think we're going to skip main courses for now and stick with appetizers with a bottle of wine. read more

Best outdoor patio in TriCities...until the summer hits. Then it's arguably whoever has the misters in the 100% heat Great HH ~ 25% off pizza & select appetizers. Wine ~ better than average, a little pricey. Flights are generous pours. Service ~ hit & miss. Most recent visit EXCELLENT with Logan. read more

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While my husband and I were here, we actually had the pleasure of meeting the owner. She was amazing and we enjoyed talking to her! She was actually there having a drink and we had a drink with her and spoke about a lot of different things. She recommended some wines and other drinks to us as well. The drinks are strong and good (if you're not getting wine), but plenty of wine as well. Food was great! A bit pricey. But very good. Beautiful set up as well. read more

I got the smoked gouda burger (with the soup) and mushroom melt (with salad). I also tried the rosé. I loved the melt and would probably get that again with a drink next time. The accompanying salad had fruity yet light dressing-and just the right amount (not too much). Service was also great! Carly tended to all our needs and regularly checked up on us. She was the perfect cherry on top of a great meal. read more

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Food, service, and ambiance were outstanding. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and look forward to returning again.

Very attentive but non invasive waitress. She gave great descriptions of various items on menu. Restaurant focuses on local fresh ingredients and menu changes frequently. Curry chicken was crispy and had a nice sauce level. Pizza had great crust and generous toppings. Pasta is house made. All dishes were great and we all tried each dish. Room was gorgeous and large I believe they called it the barrel room and it would be great for large parties. Great place for a special night out. read more

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Love this place! Came here for happy hour! Special price apps, 1/2 prices wine pours and 25% off on pizzas étaient 3-6pm! Wish it applied to wine flights too so I could try more than one types. They have a Great selections of wine! Delicious avocado fries,always wanted to try it! Their pizza was soooo good as was the wagyu sliders! Can't wait to try out their other wines! read more

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I thought it was just a place to get good wine. Great pizza. Like really good. Try the pepperoni

Excellent spot to meet work colleagues. Pre-dinner gin cocktails were excellent! Steelhead salad (two of us ordered) and the Italian pizza and wedge salad were all very good! We were seated in the barrel tasting room which was a cool spot and had a fun working business dinner. Our server Chris was attentive and guided us through the wines and dinner entree's nicely! We had the Protagonist wine which was excellent! Go give it a try!! read more

Went for happy hour drink/food and I'm glad I did. Sat at the bar for quick service like I always do, I saw the bartender 3 times in 45 mins while I was there. $18 for 6oz of their red blend is a bit overpriced but half off is much more reasonable during happy hour. Pork sliders were pretty good. The reason for the 2 stars is the " 4% cost of living surcharge". I'm getting tired of restaurant adding mandatory tips and/or surcharges to the final bill just because they don't want to pay more to their employees and they expect the customers to pay the difference. This place is already overpriced on food and wine, I really don't understand why I have to chip in for the employees. read more

J Bookwalter Winery - Cost of living surcharge. - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Richland, Washington

Dinner and wine were both very good. I ordered the gouda burger with french onion soup. The burger was excellently prepared and the soup was light and flavorful. The only downside was that they served the soup on the same plate as the burger and spilt some bringing it to the table. The bun was significantly more flavorful, but slightly soggy. read more

The atmosphere is great, the service is on point, and the wine is fantastic. This is what keeps me coming back. Truth be told however, the steak specifically has room for improvement. if the intent to gain a Michelin is accurate, id venture to say attention to this is critical. read more

One of the better brunch places in the TriCities. It may be a little pricier than others but you get not only a tasty meal but also a cozy ambience. Their menu changes every so often so be surprised with what they have to offer when you visit. I was a little bit more adventurous than the rest of the group and tried their curried fried chicken with French toast. It was actually a good combination, sweet and salty. A twist on the southern fried chicken and waffles. read more

Love the food and the wine her. My favorite in the area for sure! I had some really good Chardonnay here, service is prompt and correct. There always seems to be a lot of guests, so the atmosphere is happening but it still doesn't seem crowded. Date night, friends hang out or business meeting , I really think this place fits for all! read more

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A great local winery with an excellent restaurant. Beautiful new tasting rooms. Outstanding food and wine

Stopped by here during our wine tasting and they surely have some delish wines for all those winos. They don't let you taste outdoors even though their outside seating is gorgeous especially in a nice sunny day. This venue is surrounded by vineyards which makes it beautiful. Got here during brunch and their lunch menu didn't open till later that afternoon. We weren't that hungry but my little one wanted to munch on something so we got some donuts. Their donuts are absolutely finger licking. Within second it was gone. These yummy sugar donuts did great for our pallets as we tasted our flight in red and white wine. They have a gray variety of red and whites. Closer to lunch we ordered pizza as we needed some carbs to absorb our wine :). Great variety of food on their menu for all age groups and dietary requirements. If you coming for food in large group make reservations as they get busy. We were here for 5 hours!!! I know but they have a large variety of wine which is SO good that it took some time. We left here as members !!!! Highly Recommend this place and it's great for families. read more

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This actually is one of my favorite restaurants in Tricities. Their food is usually very good. They are pretty pricey on their menu items, bower pretty typical for most wineries in the area. Service is polite and attentive. It is a good idea to get a reservation at peak times or you may not get a table. Their wines are okay, not my favorite, but the food usually makes up for it. Yesterday the food wasn't as good, but I'm not sure why. I had the steelhead arugula salad and the flavor was "off" and the tomato over cooked. My friend's halibut was very small proportioned considering the cost of the dish. That said I will go again and hope it is back to its normal excellence. read more

J Bookwalter Winery - Alaskan halibut - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Richland, Washington

Always great wine, good food, and a beautiful location. We make sure to hit this spot as we travel to or from our home in Boise. read more

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First and foremost- their wines are fantastic, and I highly recommend visiting for a tasting. And, if you're seeking an exceptional dining experience, by all means you must have lunch or dinner here! Decadent flatbreads, some of the best duck I've ever had and seasonal specials... this place is one of our favs! read more

The new tasting room is awesome! Pourers we're very knowledgeable and friendly. Wine was great!

Second time visitor. We ordered their Rose' and avocado fries. Both were delicious and would order again. read more

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