What a gem. I've been by here dozens of times and never stopped. I wish I hadn't passed it by…read more This is an old school type diner that is clean and tidy. The staff were all super friendly and the waitress knew every local by name and greeted them all. She was just as friendly to me and brought coffee in a Harley mug as she saw me pull in on mine. This is definitely biker friendly with a nicely paved lot. The Mickie omelette was outstanding and the smaller version was just right for me. The toast they use is some of the best I've ever had. It feels weird to give a shout out to wheat bread, but it's deserved. This will be a must stop for future trips through the area. While it may look a little tired on the outside, what happens inside is well worth the stop.

Kettle Falls has over 1600 people in its population, "and one grouch." Well I got a chance to meet…read morethe grouch at her restaurant. Little Gallea is somewhat of an institution in this town. They just serve breakfast and close at noon. The parking lot, and inside dining area, is usually quite busy. It's bright, it's clean and now under new owners. I ordered the blueberry pancakes with the "German sausage." The Grouch took my order, all the while displaying UNgrouch-like qualities. She was cordial, prompt ... very pleasant; all the things you would look for in quality service. My breakfast came quickly. The pancakes were delicious; loaded with plump blueberries. The sausage was somewhat disappointing. As I'm finding out up here in the PNW, "sausage" more than likely means a fat, smoked hot dog. At least, that's been my experience whenever I order it ... in quite a few places now. Nevertheless, it was tasty and juicy and went well with the pancakes. And, FYI, the coffee is good too. Prices are very reasonable. I'm sure Little Gallea will be around a lot longer with the new crew. I'm hoping they'll expand to accommodate evening dining someday soon. Until then, I'll keep enjoying the breakfasts ... with bacon next time.

Great people that own the place. Real community oriented. Excellent steaks and cocktails.read more

Just a great small town family restaurant! Our lunch was great and the service was friendly and…read morefast. Yes we will be back, looking forward to another great meal when we are back in Orient. When you are there, be sure to look around at the eclectic decorations and the live lizard LOL!! Bring your city boy attitude down a few notches and just enjoy the country ambiance.

We were looked Ng for a place for breakfast. Everything was closed so we took a drive and ended up…read morein Kettle. Thank goodness we did because I've had one of the best breakfasts I've had in a very long time. Sandy's is obviously a local favourite, but it's not just the locals that love this place. It's a new favourite of mine and I'm sure anyone who walks in the door as well. The staff is amazing. You can hear them singing and talking in the kitchen. "What would you like in your coffee?" Someone says "whiskey!" Someone tells from the kitchen then everyone in the dining area chuckles. This place is all Heart. I'll definitely be back

Yes and YES !! For a small town burger joint they have so much more to choose from. You hungry ?!…read more They have you covered. Small cozy space with a pick up window if you don't want to dine in. I say slow down and take a minute to enjoy what they have to offer. Thank you I really enjoyed!!

Just went to have coffee, but will definitely swing there again to eat! Fantastic service and the…read morebills come out in miniature boots.

Amazing design and decor. The outside patio is just perfect. It's a great place to enjoy dinner and…read morerelax with a beverage afterwards. Good food and such fun and friendly people. Three of us all ordered steaks and they were done to perfection. The fourth person had fish and enjoyed that also. Hope to be back soon.

Excellent Food, friendly, personable Service, and very Clean! Celebrated my Husbands 70 Bday, he…read morehad the Best Time! I highly recommend the Valley Drop Tine!

Great menu specials on Taco Tuesday. Freshly cooked and creative entrees. Something new every…read moreTuesday. Friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

Cozy decor, the restaurant was so cold we had to go get our coats from the car…read more Service was slow, there were 2 tables total and the server stayed in the kitchen most of the time, not paying attention, but she was friendly. They do NOT offer GF bread, so I opted for a lettuce wrap. Food was good, portions on the small side.

What a great diamond in the rough. I've heard about this place from a few different folks and…read morewanted to give it a try. Today was a good day to ride the cycle and do just that. We were warmly greeted and seated in what was a pretty empty restaurant during the lull between breakfast and lunch. We talked with the server for a bit about the restaurant and she gave us a bit of history. The current owner has had it for just a few years and he comes from a very nice culinary background. The space is roomy with several tables in the entrance area and about 8 booths around the corner. All of it seemed to be well kept and clean. We ordered up blue cheese burger and my friend had a special order omelette due to some food allergies. The server didn't bat an eye and helped make sure he got what he needed. The blue cheese burger was excellent and made with a fresh patty and quality ingredients. The fries were crisp and not greasy. The fry sauce was awesome (house made) and I asked for a second helping of that. I was told my buddies omelette was excellent and the extra bacon he ordered was super good. Not sure how you can make bacon better than most, but they achieved it. This place doesn't look like much on the outside but the quality of the food that is prepared is worth the drive from Spokane to try it out.

Definitely has a "guy bar" vibe. No minors permitted. Good food. Our lunches came to the table hot…read more I had the french dip and is was flavorful with a soft hogie roll and great strong aujus. Hubby had the fish and chips. Fish was good once it cooled down and the fries were like Dick's drive-in fries with peels on. Wait staff was prompt splitting her duties between the bar and serving tables. She was moving!

Love! Love! Love! This Dive Bar!! I highly recommend the pressure cooked chicken or chicken strips!…read more Wowza! Can't go wrong with the burgers either! Great Drinks with friendly service. Make sure you look up at the ceiling for great customer artwork that has been there since the 1970s

After spending a morning hunting fossils at a nearby (tourist trap) attraction, we were hungry for…read moresome good eats. Knotty Pine sounded like a cool,place to try and they brought the goods! The interior is not classy or "upscale," but it is clean, comfortable and welcoming. It's a seat-yourself kind of place, so it was a moment before we were handed menus and asked for drink orders. Then it was a rather lengthy wait before our orders were taken. However, it didn't take that long for the food to arrive and, I will say this, it was definitely worth the wait. I ordered the Crispy Dill Chicken Sandwich with tater tots. It arrived piping hot and oh-so-good. The fried chicken sandwich was indeed crispy, VERY flavorful with three crisp pickle slices in there. The chicken itself tasted like it was brined in pickle juice as well. If you like pickles, you'll love this sandwich. It was excellent! The tater tots .... well, how can you screw that up?? They were hot, tasty and plentiful. Now, while initially a little slow, the service is friendly and attentive. My iced tea was refilled without even getting halfway down. Prices were reasonable. We look forward to stopping again when we pass through Republic (and skip the local hustle).

Great food and service! The manager was very attentive Very quick service. We tried eating at the…read morebar next door and left after 45 minutes and our food order and watching the cook taking multiple smoke breaks without even even washing his hands.

It's casino food. And honestly, this was the first decent fare I've had at a Spokane Tribe…read moreestablishment. My Turkey Club was pretty epic, size-wise, and the Tomato Basil side was actually quite good. Wifey was less satisfied with her French Onion, but it was more the portion than the flavor. All in all, a necessary meal to soak up the early evening's libations. Our visit deteriorated from that point on, but I sure can't fault the kitchen staff for a testy bar manager's attitude. And the other half of my sammie made for a nice end to a rather bacchanalian evening. At least I think I ate it? Wink wink...

I think its weird to have so many servers and not have a traditional service where they come to you…read moreand take orders. Servers would stand to make more tip by actually waiting tables...but here you go to the counter and order at the register and they bring it to you instead. The overall feeling of this establishment is a snack bar not a diner restaurant that has prime rib on the menu. Getting your own drinks seems like a waste of money with the cups. Anyway, the food was okay. I think its too much bacon for a clam chowder lol like where was the clam just call it bacon chowder lol. Patty Melt was decent but I think the grilled onions need to be grilled more its like they barely touched the grill. My biggest gripe for me is the ranch.. thats the worst ranch Ive ever tasted. Please just buy hidden valley ranch seasoning then add mayo sourcream milk etc and dont mess with the flavoring too much your ranch was too sour (lemon?) or way expired lol... People seem to like to hang out way after they are done eating mostly an older crowd. Service was polite.

They have great service and love their food. I order to go…read moreand they are usually only a 10-15 minutes on to go orders. Over all experience is very good.

A busy restaurant in a small town. Friendly wait staff and made you feel like family. Restaurant…read morewas clean despite the number of people being served. See photos and menu photos. Typical Mexican /American restaurant with large portions. If they serve you your plate with cheddar cheese and/or sour cream, it's not authentic Mexican food regardless if they say its authentic. I asked for hotter salsa and was rewarded with a bowl that had a nice bite to it. It was a little warm but not terribly hot. (I like my stuff really hot, like on the 50k Scoville scale level.). So, for timid hot sauce eaters, this may be beyond your comfort level. Suck on a lime while eating this salsa. Would I make this a destination place to go to? No. If passing through the town and had to have Mexican? Maybe.