Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in Spokane

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Updated December 05, 2024

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Ambrosia Bistro & Wine Bar

4.9

4.9 (301)

$30 and under

Bistro

Spokane Valley

About the restaurant

Ambrosia Bistro was conceived by Scott and Kara Cook to bring a feeling of downtown to the Spokane Valley. Located near historic Millwood, our inventive cuisine, great selection of spirits and Northwest wines, as well as our attentive staff are all designed to make your visit to Ambrosia a truly memorable one.

We have seasonal patio dining, a full bar, both booth and table seating, and we are fully handicapped accessible. Our flexible seating allows us to accommodate groups up to 45 people with advanced notice. We also offer off-site catering for groups up to 150.

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Pam

Dined on Dec 3, 2024

The best neighborhood gem! Cozy, quiet, great food and great staff. From cocktails to appetizers to entrees & desert: PERFECT!

Sorella

4.9

4.9 (526)

$31 to $50

Italian

Spokane

About the restaurant

Reservations are strongly recommended. Our full service bar has 14 seats and accommodates walk-in's on a first come, first served basis. While there is no dress code at Sorella, we encourage guests to dress smart casual. The music volume in the restaurant is loud with a lively vibe.

We have a 10-minute grace period for late arrivals before your reservation will be canceled. No shows or cancellations made less than 24 hours will be subject to a $25 per person cancellation fee. You are beholden to your party size, your party size (unless circumstances allow) cannot be adjusted. We ask that you do not make multiple reservations with the intent to be seated together.

We do our best to accommodate all guests in a timely manner, please be mindful of your dining time with us.

Reservations are available 42 days in advance at 12:00am PST. We accept reservations for up to 6 guests a la carte. For parties larger than 6, please reach out to us by email at info@sorellaspokane.com.

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Gabrielle

Dined 2 days ago

Most amazing food, ambiance, and staff! Such a special place!

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Wild Sage American Bistro

4.8

4.8 (2650)

$31 to $50

Bistro

Spokane

About the restaurant

Opened in 2006, the first thing you'll experience at Wild Sage American Bistro is the rich earth tones and classic architectural details that make our bistro both relaxing and refined. Walls of windows saturate our interior space with abundant natural light during the day and provide an intimate atmosphere at night. You'll find our three dining areas allow for conversations to flow comfortably yet privately for a wonderful dining experience.
We have designed a menu that allows us to be creative on a daily basis, and work within the limits of what is in season and available. We are always looking for unique ingredients to highlight. Local beef, regional fresh fish, local gardens, heirloom vegetables fruits and tomatoes. We describe our style as “Regionally Sourced Northwest Cuisine”. It just makes sense using local ingredients at the peak of their quality and freshness.

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GinnyVIP

Dined 1 day ago

As always- service outstanding. Food incredible.. oh that butternut squash bisque! And the short rib with risotto? Incredibly tender and flavorful. Nothing but a great time here!

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Popular dish

Wild Sage Burger

Popular dish

Pork Tenderloin Aupoivre

Popular dish

Harvest Salad

Luna Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (1164)

$31 to $50

Regional American (Northwest)

Spokane

About the restaurant

Luna welcomes you to our vibrant, seasonally-inspired neighborhood restaurant that stays committed to supporting our local NW food community partners. We strive to offer our guests an elevated dining experience. Live Deliciously!

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Douglas

Dined today

Second trip to Luna in a month, the first, a business dinner, the second a birthday. Both meals definitely above average. The drink and food menus were creative, not a carbon copy of everyone else's menu, but still quite accessible. Food quality / taste was excellent from start to finish, although it would have been that much better if a few degrees hotter. (Not sure ow the Irish and English can serve their food piping hot, but Yanks, not so much.) Only other complaint from an otherwise fine meal was a 3.5% "service charge" tacked on at the bottom of the bill that said it goes to Luna restaurant and not a gratuity for the servers. I think I'll try that with my business - just tell everyone that I decided to add 3.5% to their bill - just because.

Masselow's - Northern Quest Resort & Casino

4.5

4.5 (1757)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Spokane

About the restaurant

Indulge in the area’s highest quality cuisine during an exceptional dining experience at Masselow’s. Select from the expansive à la carte menu of Prime steaks, fresh seafood, house-made pasta, and other chef-crafted options. A 20% automatic gratuity will be added to distribute tips seamlessly. Pair your meal with a cocktail or a glass of wine from the expertly curated collection and enjoy an unmatched culinary experience.

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Greg

Dined 1 day ago

After being a regular at Churchill’s, this was a really nice change of pace. The food was fantastic, and was probably the best value I’ve seen out of CH’s, Spencer’s and Masselow’s. The drinks do take quite a while to come out, and our service felt a tiny bit underwhelming when considering the service we get at CH’s and the amount you’re paying for a meal. That wasn’t passive aggressive - the service was good, but a tiny bit underwhelming. Not being coming to order a new round of drinks until we were done eating, so all we had was water throughout the meal. We had to ask about specials and certain things that I think are standard to tell customers when you first greet them. Just tiny things, but I’m always comparing to other places. Bottom line is - the food was really good, and the value was really good. I think the sear on their steak was a 10/10 and I’m very partial to how CH’s does their sear on a steak. They nailed it. We will absolutely be back.

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Spencer’s for Steak and Chops – DoubleTree by Hilton Spokane City Center

4.5

4.5 (805)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Spokane

About the restaurant

Aged, hand-cut, and seared to perfection. Spencer's for Steaks and Chops of Spokane is the ultimate steakhouse restaurant. Spencer's uses the highest quality USDA Prime, locally sourced, aged 21 to 28 days, beef. Meats are prepared in a 1600 degree infrared broiler, ensuring juiciness, tenderness, and flavor. We also offer fresh seafood, including Parmesan crusted. Our famous chops and innovative side dishes are prepared with an undeniably creative flair. Friendly conversation, handcrafted martinis, and fine wines are featured in our dining room and our full service lounge. Celebrate life with the perfect meal, prepared and served in style at the premiere Spokane restaurant.

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ThomasVIP

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

Excellent experience from the host and hostess to our wait staff to server. Food, and menu, awesome. My only concern, was, the fact that I waited so long to dine is a first class establishment!! I WILL return soon!! Clearly the Chefs and kitchen staff are ON their game.

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Experience

Daily Happy Hour 3pm to 5pm

P.F. Chang's - Spokane

4.5

4.5 (55)

$30 and under

Chinese

Spokane

About the restaurant

We are an Asian & Chinese restaurant offering dine-in, takeout, to-go, delivery, and catering. Make a reservation online to dine in. Order Asian and Chinese food delivery, takeout, and catering online or through the P.F. Chang's mobile app. Let us cater the perfect feast for you - corporate office catering menus are also available. P.F. Chang's offers a variety of signature Asian, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Mongolian, and Chinese food dishes including Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Chicken Pad Thai, Signature Lo Mein, Fried Rice, Mongolian Beef, Chang's Spicy Chicken, and Pork and Shrimp Dumplings. Order online for sushi delivery and takeout. Many gluten-free and vegetarian menu items are available. Try our seasonal cocktails and seasonal menu items.

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Pavel

Dined on Nov 23, 2024

On time 👍🏻 Clean and welcome Food is delicious like always

Twigs Bistro and Martini Bar - River Park Square

4.4

4.4 (424)

$30 and under

American

Spokane

About the restaurant

Twigs Bistro at River Park Square is centrally located in the heart of majestic Spokane, Washington. We offer an eclectic menu and a full bar. We have a fun, upbeat atmosphere, and an energetic staff who will make any dining experience enjoyable.

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Karen

Dined 1 day ago

Great service and very prompt but did not rush our group

The Melting Pot - Spokane

4.3

4.3 (276)

$50 and over

Fondue

Spokane

About the restaurant

Located across the street from River Park Square Mall and one street away from the beautiful Spokane River Falls, The Melting Pot offers a truly unique experience created by the art of fondue. Our menu is full of crave-able selections that are sure to please any palate, like our loaded baked potato cheese fondue, bacon and blue salad, filet mignon and lobster tail, and flaming turtle chocolate fondue. But our restaurant offers more than just delicious food; we offer guests a chance to escape from everyday life for an hour or two and create new memories with family and friends. Whether it’s a romantic evening in one of our private booths, a casual happy hour after work, or a group function in our banquet room, we hope that the quality time around our fondue pots brings you closer than ever.

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Stacy

Dined on Nov 24, 2024

I felt the experience was wonderful and worth the money. More than I have spent on dinner in a while, but what a treat!

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Experience

♥️ Deluxe Lover's Experience

Experience

Fondue and a Show 🎥

Experience

✨New Year's Eve Diamond Experience

Boiada Brazilian Grill - Spokane

4.1

4.1 (313)

$30 and under

Brazilian Steakhouse

Spokane

About the restaurant

We Come to You Straight from Brazil. Bringing Traditional Dishes from Our Native Country.

We bring you Brazil’s traditional churrascaria-style (barbecue) cooking with hearty chunks of all-you-can-eat prime meats and seafood, slow-cooked and roasted to perfection by the radiant heat of glowing embers to bring out their natural flavors.

Enjoy the same experience in which we delighted while growing up in Brazil — friends and family gathering around a full table of innovative cuisine to enjoy laughter and conversation. Complement your meats and seafood with seasonal fruits, crisp vegetables, homemade soups and stews, imported cheeses, and artisan breads from our all-you-can-eat salad bar.

Enjoy a Brazilian twist on the classic margarita. Caipirinha, the national drink of Brazil, is made with natural cane Cachaça for a refreshing and delicious cocktail. A variety of other cocktails, beers, and fine wines are also available, as are Brazilian-inspired appetizers.

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Stephanie

Dined 6 days ago

Service was great. Food was great. Plenty to eat. We really enjoyed our experience.

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