Spokane Falls are a must-see in Spokane. To think that we almost didn't go. It was cold and windy…read moreand we could have just headed out from our hotel, but we were so close - many hotels are close - that we went over - and we are so glad we did! These Falls are so impressive, not only the powerful waterfall itself but the structures, the bridges, the nearby buildings, the muskrat yelling at you on the path. All good.

They're gorgeous! I had a nice little walk around to the different bridges. I'm sad some of the…read morewalkways were closed, but totally understandable in January!

A stop on my roadside attractions road trip through seven states, the slick, downtown Riverfront…read morePark has the Big Red Wagon, a fun photo op that serves as a slide. Just like the Lexus, Taylor Swift, GPS, Honey Bunches of Oats, cold fusion, Taboo, Russia's first McDonald's, Compuserve, Koosh balls, Moviefone, HDTV, Keystone Beer, Chrysler Town & Country, Huggies Pull-Ups, Seinfeld, the Gameboy, and Lunchables it's been around since 1989. Costing $30,000 and a year to build, the 26-ton, 12 foot tall, steel and concrete wagon can support the weight of 300 people. It was voted "Top Roadside Attraction in Washington" by USA Today, So if you need to get on the wagon, come here.

Whats better than the World's largest radio flyer? walking around the corner to the worlds largest…read moregarbage eating goat. slides, and graffiti and wood chips. that's what fun means

I grew up 100 miles north of Spokane in Pend Oreille county so I spent a lot of time in Spokane as…read morea youth. Spokane was the nearest "big city" so it was where to go for drive-in movies, record stores (remember those?), fast food restaurants, concerts and of course, cruising Riverside Drive (remember cruising?) and grabbing a burger at Dick's Hamburgers. Now as an adult when I visit I still love Spokane, but for mostly different reasons. Some nostalgic and some because Spokane is still a cool city. I visit once every couple of years. My octogenarian parents still live in Spokane as does one brother and one sister. Spokane boasts a lot of history. There is a lot of old architecture and brick. Lots and lots of brick! Riverside Park downtown is a beautiful Spokane destination as is Manito Park and Botanical Gardens. Beautiful and fun Coeur 'd Alene, Idaho is just a short drive away. If four full seasons is your thing, Spokane has them. Hot dry summers, cold, leaf-turning colors autumns, cold and snowy winters, rainy springs. I've said a lot of nice things about Spokane, so why not five stars? Hey, if I thought that Spokane was a 5-star city I'd still live there, right? By the way, Dick's Hamburgers is still slinging burgers after all these years. For some reason they tasted a lot better as a 17 year-old than do as a 52 year old!

Ron "I don't get paid for this" Martinez is beyond rude. You are a building inspector and it is…read moreyour job to ensure permits are posted on active construction sites. Telling me to call someone else because you're too lazy to drive by and ensure the builder posted permits is shameful. Talking down to me and saying, "got it?" doesn't earn any respect in your community. Yes, Ron, I "got it" - you can do as little as possible, may be as rude as you like and Brown's administration will allow it. Disgusting.

Last night, two separate people handed me copies of this small mag (or "ZINE" as the kids are…read morecalling it these days) that I'm told was started by a local graphic artist. (and it shows, it has a great layout and quirky art design) I'm not big into the Spokane music scene, I confess. However, this little periodical makes me want to be! The issue I have is "issue 03: April 7th-20th" I'm not sure where you can procure copies, but Baby Bar is probably a good start.

We really enjoyed this event, and even though it was quite toasty, it was such a comfortable…read moresetting with a lovely view that the heat was quickly forgotten. The area was very comfortable and well-designed, and the fire pits were absolutely gorgeous. I'd love to come back on a chillier evening. The drinks were creative, although most were a bit sweet for our tastes. For that reason, I was thankful to see that there was a respectable wine and beer list. I enjoyed a red blend from Barristers that was the perfect counter to the other sweet drinks that weren't holding my interest. My husband absolutely loved the spicy Terrace Sunset. I think he had two! I didn't try any of the (non-dessert) food, but I was pleased to see that there were vegan and vegetarian options. I did try the dessert - the "Rollo" chocolate/caramel cakes - and it was amazing. It was definitely shareable - I could only handle a few bites, but they were good bites indeed! All in all, it was a great place, and I'd consider bringing out of town guests here for the great, classy vibe.

Love the idea of the igloos...but it is really expensive for what you get. 1.5 hours really isn't…read morelong enough. It should be at least 2 hours. The food is sub-par for this kind of experience!! Just give us $100 credit to order appetizers. $100 credit toward drinks isn't much cuz the drinks here are expensive. Overall, it was fun...but too expensive to do a 2nd time and the food wasn't good enough to use this idea a 2nd time for a client event as I did this night. The staff did a good job. Now that other restaurants, with a reputation for good food are doing the same...I would try them instead. Fun idea....too expensive. If the food were better....maybe.

This was probably the best Elite event I have been to yet. I'm glad I'm in a smaller town because…read morethe events get to be more intimate and you get to know the fellow yelpers, compared to events I went to in San Diego where there were hundreds of people. The Melting Pot was superb, and an awesome way to brighten up a boring Tuesday. We came a little late because of work, but we were greeted to a nice array of fruits and chips and other dipping elements, which surrounded a delicious cheesy fondue with artichokes. Next was a delicious salad that had these crunchy, sweet morsels on top that balanced the acidity of the dressing. Finally, we were treated to a dessert: Chocolate cake on top of Merlot-infused chocolate fondue, complete with all the different dessert dippers that finished the night off strong. All dishes were paired with a wine, which I had to say, were paired beautifully. We were even treated to a special wine, courtesy of the hosts, which was just superb. The service overall was on point. Attention to detail was evident and we were treated like royalty. I have yet to come to The Melting Pot for a personal dining experience, but I will definitely come back. This is a great location for a date night and with a staff like this, I expect it to be great. Awesome night Yelp Elite!

Wow Spokane Elite Squad! I been to elite events across the west side of the country, and this was…read moreone of the best events so far. This was not the typical show up, have a bite, try a sip, and go home with some swag. The Spokane Melting Pot went all out and treated us to a four course tasting of their fare, and it was great. We got to try out their signature cocktails, and my favorite was the Melting Pot Mule. The ginger flavor was strong and delicious. We also had wines paired with our different dishes. I think they did a fine job pairing the wines with the tastings. The owner was very friendly and gave us a tour of the restaurant. The manager was knowledgeable and presented the courses well. I loved the more formal vibe of this event. It was different and neat having a sit down event to go to where I was treated to some of the great flavors that the host had to offer. This was such a fun night, the Melting Pot was a great host, and I look forward to visiting again soon! @yelpspokane #yelpspokanelife #spokanemp

Such a fun event! My mom was my plus one and we had such a nice time here. As part of the event, we…read morewere able to try their TEA & SCONES which comes with 1 teapot and 2 mini scones for $6. Here's what my mom and I tried: ---LEMON POPPY SCONE: I didn't taste as strong of a lemon as I would have preferred. ---WILD BLUEBERRY SCONE: This tasted exactly as you'd expect it too. ---WHITE CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY SCONE: Not overly sweet, better than I expected it to taste! ---LONDON FOG SCONE: This was my favorite! Tastes exactly like the traditional earl grey that a london fog should have! ---PARADISE PEACH TEA: Smelled amazingly like peach and enjoyed this as well! ---JASMINE & FLOWERS TEA: Enjoyed this jasmine tea! "THE WHITE STUFF": They have a cream that complemented the scones perfectly. The scones are good on their own of course, but was fun to add it on for a few bites (can get addicting for sure haha). It's hard to describe the taste of the cream-light in texture and slightly sweet. Definitely worth trying! Loved how we got gratitude journals as part of this event! Definitely a great way to spread positiviTEA and reflect upon what you're grateful for.

A TEArrifically fun event at Heavenly Special Tea!…read more Teas galore to whatever your heart desires. I think they had over 100 different teas to choose from. The scones were nice and soft rather than hard and brittle, they paired lovely with the tea. My favorite scone was the white chocolate :)

Came in the day before Bloomsday 2026…read more Let me say the service was excellent and this tiramisu was one of the best I've had in the United States. Would recommend this to anyone.

This is hard. We made reservations and were given a table facing a cabinet with broken…read morechairs.(cloth over wood is not comfortable) We asked for another table and we're told the restaurant was all reserved. Our server was disappointed we didn't order wine and was very pushy. We ordered two entrees ( at this point I wanted to leave, but didn't want to hurt my husbands intentions ) Dinner was quick and tasted fine. *baked spaghetti and chicken walnut spinach Rotolos. Side salads had grainy tomato slices. The entire 45 min we were there the dining room never filled. And our server was unhappy we didn't choose a desert after she presented a tray of plastic wrapped options.

I heard about Tavolata for a while, a popular Italian food chain. Some dishes hit, while some…read moredidn't really meet my expectations. What I ordered: Focaccia bread & butter: I like it, warm and soft bread with butter, classic Chicken & Ricotta Meatballs: My most favorite, super tender and juicy meatballs. Sauce also impressive. The whipped ricotta and tomato sauce made it super creamy and rich. Would order again and again Bucatini Carbonara: Probably a miss here. At first it felt very comforting, rich and fatty, but then mid dinner it became too heavy and a bit too salty. I couldn't finish my portion Tiramisu: Another miss here. It's a bit too sweet for me, I would prefer a lighter flavor. I also had a lemon cocktail paired with the meal. The space is cozy and lively, many families came here for dinner. Overall, solid spot, nothing too fancy. Would come back to try other dishes.

Hearty, heavy italian food in downtown Spokane…read more The portions are humongous. I went with a large group and we ordered a bunch of appetizers and entrees (see photos for details!) The carbonara was good but it's so greasy it made me feel pretty gross afterwards, lol. It's not Tovalata's fault though. The staff were polite and efficient!

I had dinner at Italia Trattoria on a Friday night and was glad we arrived early. We got seated…read moreright away without a reservation, but the place filled up fast. Parking is street parking only, and it gets tight once the restaurant gets busy. The atmosphere started out quiet but quickly turned lively as the night went on. The space feels clean, cozy, and homey, a good mix of casual and upscale without feeling stuffy. Service was excellent. We were greeted and seated right away. Our server was friendly, professional, and perfectly timed, attentive without hovering or rushing us. For food, I ordered the Brussels sprouts with jalapeno, ham, and parmesan, also had the butternut squash agnolotti with sage butter. The agnolotti was well made and rich, though a touch on the sweet side for my taste. The Brussels sprouts were fine, but the mild jalapenos caught me off guard. My friend had the chicory salad and really enjoyed it. In hindsight, I wished I had gone with something a little lighter too. Overall, it was a good meal with warm service and a comfortable atmosphere. I would go back, but next time I would explore another item on the menu.

Every bite from this dinner is still living rent-free in my head…read more That focaccia? Fluffy perfection. The octopus salad? Bright, refreshing, and full of flavor. The rosé? Summer in a glass. Fabulous service. I love that open-air GarageDoor atmosphere. What I Ordered at Italia Trattoria: * Focaccia Bread with olive oil & balsamic * Charred Octopus Salad - citrus, fennel, herbs (would 100% order again) * Panzanella Salad - heirloom tomatoes, focaccia croutons, shaved parmesan * Gnocchi alla Sorrentina - tender potato gnocchi in rich tomato sauce * Spaghetti & Meatballs - classic comfort done right * Grilled Lamb Tongue - with tzatziki, heirloom tomato, and olives * Tiramisu - whipped, airy, chocolate-dusted perfection. * La Jolie Fleur Rosé (2022) - light, elegant, and summery * Lucien Albrecht Crémant Rosé - crisp, floral, and beautifully chilled Their menu is a gem for adventurous food lovers -- think boar, lamb tongue, and octopus done right. Unexpected cuts, unforgettable flavor.