Restaurants We Like

We have only included places we have tried since 2000.  Normally we mark the last time we ate at the end of the listing so you can see how current our info is.  Most meals are for lunch.

Prices:

$ - under $10 each for food

$$ - under $20 each

$$$ - Between $20 and $40 each

$$$$ - over $40 each

Ratings:

 (these vary by price, a five star cheap place would be a two or three star expensive one)

* - not worth repeating (these are not on this list)

** - OK so we go if we have friends going or the other choices are not as good (these are not on this list)

*** - Good, we will go back

**** - Very Good, we will look forward to going back

***** - Excellent, how many times can we go in one week if we can afford it?

Have we ever found a five star (*****) place? Yes!  The last one was the Normandy Restaurant on the cruise ship Celebrity Summit in April 2003.  We had a five star meal at La Grignotiere in Villefranche su Mer, France in October 1999.  Our original visit to Huggos in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii was five star, it was four star the second time.  There was an Indian restaurant in Capitola, CA that was five star, it moved to Santa Cruz and went down to three star.  Lately we rated Sarabeth's in Key West, Florida five star.

Fast Food Chains ($)

Bojangles' - Southeastern US.  Our favorite fast food chicken.  Try it Cajun. (Sep07),***

Burgerville - along the I-5 corridor between Albany, OR and Centralia, WA.  Good burgers, good turkey burgers. (Jun09),****

Braums - Kansas, Dallas/Fort Worth and Oklahoma.  Good burgers, good ice cream, small food store with restaurant. (Apr08),***

Cafe Yumm - Oregon, expanding into Washington and California.  Organic and healthy but good.  (Sept08),****

Chipotle Grill - "Mission style" burritos, etc.  (May09),***

Daphne's Greek Cafe - West Coast.  Greek.  (Nov08),***

Del Taco - CA and NV.  American Mexican. (May04),*** (mostly, but we have been disappointed)

Fat Burger - WA, AZ, CA, FL.  Burgers including turkey burgers. (Jul05),***

Fazoli's - most states.  Cheap and good Italian with great garlic bread sticks. (Sep07),****

In-N-Out burgers - California and Nevada.  Really good hamburgers. (Dec06),**** (Bill)

Panda Express - most states.  American Chinese. (Jun09),***

Qdoba - "Mission style" burritos and quesadillas.  (Apr08),***-****

Steak and Shake - east.  Burger place you sit down and have a wait person. (Mar08),***

Taco Time - West coast.  American Mexican. (Aug04),*** (mostly, but we have been disappointed)

Zips - Eastern WA and Idaho panhandle.  Burgers and such. (Jul07),***

Seattle area Teriyaki places (down to Portland, OR now).  Cheap and good.  Names like Toshi's (many locations, the original), Nasai (Kirkland), Minami (Woodinville), Chungs (Poulsbo), but most are good or they won't survive. (Jun09),***-****

Lower Priced Chains

Azteca/Casa Romas - WA.  Mexican. (May09),$,***

Black Bear Diner - West Coast. American.  (Jun09),$,***

Cracker Barrel - most states.  Southern cooking, Diane has Mommas Pancake Breakfast. (Nov08),$,***

Chili's - Texmex style food, good burgers and such. (Sept08),$, ***

First Watch - breakfast and lunch only.  (Dec07),$,***-****

4B's - Montana and Gallup, NM.  American. (Apr04),$-$$,***

Friendly's - East.  Burgers, sundaes, fish and chips.  (Mar08),$,***

Fuddruckers - fancy burgers, shakes, and other food, some have ostrich burgers which are Diane's favorite. (May09),$, *** to ****

Islands - Southern CA, AZ, NV.  Fancy burgers.  (Feb09),$-$$,****

Macayo's - Arizona and Nevada.  Fancy Mexican.  (Mar07),$-$$,***

On the Border - Texmex chain owned by Chili's. (Dec08),$-$$,***

Red Robin - fancy burgers and other food.  (Jun09),$-$$,***

USA Steak Buffet - one of the better buffet chains.  (Aug07),$,***

White Spot - British Columbia.  Like Denny's, only better. (Jul08),$-$$,*** to ****

Mid to Higher Priced Chains

Anthony's Homeport - Washington and Oregon.  Seafood. (Aug08),$$-$$$,****

Bahama Breeze - national.  American Caribbean.  (Oct08),$$, ***

Carrabba's - national.  Italian from owner of Outback Steakhouse. (Mar08),$$,***-****

Chevy's - California Mexican.  (Feb09),$$,***

Claim Jumper - West coast.  Big portions, decent food. (Jul02),$$,***

Houlihans - Midwest, Florida.  American Grill. (Oct06),$$, ***

Kelsey's - Canada.  Like Applebee's, only better. (Aug05),$$,****

Johnny Carinos (or "Carinos") - National.  Spicy Italian, a real favorite. (Mar09),$$,****

Longhorn Steakhouse - Kansas to Florida.  More than steaks. (Mar08),$$,*** - ****

Macaroni Grill - national.  Italian. (Feb09),$$,***

Maggiano's Little Italy - national.  Italian. (Dec07),$$-$$$,***

Mimi's Cafe - national.  American/Louisiana.  (Apr09),$-$$,***

Olive Garden - national.  Italian.  (Jun09),$$,***

Sagebrush Steakhouse - Carolinas, Virginia, Tennessee.  Steakhouse.  (Apr08),$-$$,***

Steak and Ale - national.  More than steak. (Oct07),$$, *** (bankrupt)

Strings - Manteca, Lodi, Vacaville, CA and Las Vegas, NV. Italian. (Apr07), $$,***

TGI Fridays - national.  Their menu has been evolving and we like them.  (Mar08),$-$$,***

Texas Roadhouse - national.  Steaks, Chicken, and peanuts on the floor.  (Oct08),$$,****

Individual Places by State/Province

Alabama

Lamberts - Foley.  Southern cooking. (Feb06),$$,****

Alaska

Apollo - Seward.  Italian/Greek. (Jul06),$$-$$$,****

Bakery;The - Fairbanks.  Diner/Breakfast food.  (Aug06),$,***

Bamboo Room - Haines.  Diner food/seafood.  (Aug06),$-$$,***

Bridge;The - Anchorage. Seafood/Gourmet. (Jul06),$$-$$$,***

Chilkat Restaurant and Bakery - Haines. Breakfast/Lunch.  (Aug06),$,***

Fast Eddy's - Tok. American. (Jun06),$-$$,***

Flo's Pancake House - Anchorage.  Diner/Pancakes.  (Jul06),$,***

Gateway Salmon Bake - Tok.  Salmon Bake with salad and soup bar.  (Aug06),$$,****

Lands End - Seward.  Seafood.  (Jul06),$$-$$$,***

Louie's Restaurant - Kenai.  American.  (Jul06),$-$$,***

Paradisos - Kenai.  Italian/Greek.  (Jul06),$$-$$$,***

Pump House;The - Fairbanks.  Burgers/Seafood/Buffet Lunch.  (Aug06),$-$$,****

Ray's Waterfront - Seward.  Seafood.  (Jul06),$-$$,***

Sabrosa - Skagway.  Mexican, Sweets, and Coffee. (Jun06),$,****

West Rib Cafe and Pub - Talkeetna.  Pub and Cafe.  (Jul06),$-$$,***

Alberta

Earl's - Banff.  Eclectic. (Jun06),$$,***

Moraine Lake Lodge - Banff National Park.  Gourmet.  (Aug05), $$$$,****

Rose and Crown - Banff.  Pub (Jun06),$$,***

Arizona

Bisbee Grill - Bisbee.  Grill.  (Nov04),$$,***

Cafe de Manuel - Casa Grande.  Mexican.  (Feb09),$,***

Chicago Gyros - Phoenix.  Greek. (Nov08),$,****

China Buffet - Lake Havasu City/Bullhead City/Cottonwood/Prescott/Casa Grande (not good).  Chinese buffet with sushi.  (Oct08),$,***

Copper Kettle - Mesa.  Indo-Pakistani (Indian).  (Feb07),$ (lunch buffet)****

Cowboy Club - Sedona. Steakhouse (been told it is not as good now).  (Oct02),$$$,***

Eat Buffet - Yuma.  Chinese buffet.  (Feb09),$-$$,***

El Ranchero - Wickenburg.  Mexican.  (Nov06),$,****

Good Egg;The - AZ chain.  Breakfast and Lunch.  (Nov08),$,***

Happy China Buffet - Apache Junction.  Cheap Chinese buffet. (Mar07),$,***

Happy Greek Chef (formerly Happy Chef) - Yuma.  American and Greek.  (Feb09),$,***

Little Italy - Gila Bend.  Pizza and sandwiches. (Feb07),$,***

Los Gringos Locos - Apache Junction.  Mexican.  (Feb07),$,***

Mi Amigos - Phoenix area chain.  Mexican.  (Mar07),$,**-***

Mr Lu's Super China Buffet - Yuma.  Reasonable and lots of choices. (Feb07),$,*** Closed

Mudshark Brewing Co. - Lake Havasu City.  Brewpub.  (Nov06),$-$$,***

My Big Fat Greek Restaurant - Phoenix area.  Greek.  (Mar07),$$,****

Palo Verde Cafe - Quartzsite.  American. (Jan09),$,***

Rancho de Tia Rosa - Mesa.  Mazatlán Mexican.  (Nov08),$$,****

Red Rooster Cafe - Jerome.  Breakfast and Lunch.  (Oct08),$-$$,****

British Columbia

King Edward Hotel - Stewart.  Hotel food, breakfast all day.  (Aug06),$-$$,***

California

Anthony's Italian - Lakeport.  Italian leisurely dining. (Apr06),$$,****

Ashoka Palace - Victorville. Indian. (Dec08),$,***

Asian Pacific - Martinez.  Thai.  (Apr07),$,***

Augustine Casino - Coachella.  Buffet and menu.  (Jan09),$-$$,****

Bangkok Chef - Temecula.  Thai with good prices, great food and good quantities. (Mar09),$,****

Barefoot Cafe - Fairfax.  California.  (Apr07),$-$$,****

Casa Guadalajara - San Diego (old town).  Mexican. (Feb05),$$,****

Chanos - Grass Valley.  Mexican. (Apr06),$,***

Cliff House - Fort Bragg.  Seafood with a view. (Mar03),$$$,***

Cocodine Thai - Chico.  Thai. (Apr06),$$,****

De Garcias - Hesperia - closed as of Apr07.  Mexican. (Mar07),$,****

Don Diego's - Indian Wells.  Upscale Mexican.  (Mar07),$$,****

Filippi's Pizza Grotto - Jamul.  Pizza and Pasta.  (Dec08),$,****

Fred's Mexican Cafe - San Diego (Old Town).  Mexican.  (Feb09),$-$$,***

Garabaldi's Mexican - Stockton.  Mexican.  (Apr07),$,****

George's on Fifth - San Diego.  Gourmet.  (Mar05), $$$$,***

Go Bangkok Thai - Hesperia.  Thai.  (Mar09),$,***

Golden Gate Chinese - Victorville.  Chinese.  (Mar09),$,***

Great Wall - Concord.  Chinese Buffet. (Apr09),$,***

Greek Town Restaurant Buffet - El Cajon.  Greek with buffet.  (Feb09),$-$$,****

Harvest Time - Gilroy.  Continental/California/Gourmet. (Apr07),$$-$$$,****

Hunter Steakhouse - San Diego, Oceanside.  More than steaks. (Mar09) $$, ****

La Fonda - Victorville. Mexican. (Apr06),$,***

La Paloma - Blythe.  Mexican, cheap and good.  (Jan07),$,****

Lilly's Place (formerly "Shelly's Place")- Victorville.  American and known for breakfast anytime.  (Apr07),$,****

Main Street Bar and Grill - Clear Lake.  American, known for fish and chips. (Apr07),$-$$,***

Main Street Grill - Cambria.  Fast food place with burgers and more, cash only.  (Apr09),$,***

Mamma Mia's - Gilroy (also Morgan Hill).  Italian.  (Apr09),$-$$,****

Mangia Bene Trattoria - Martinez.  Italian.  (Apr09),$$,****

Mediterraneo - Alpine.  Italian/California.  (Jan07), $$,***

Mission Inn - Riverside. Multiple restaurants, steak to Mexican.  (Jan05), $$-$$$,***-****

Nattiya Thai - San Marcos.  Thai. (Dec08),$$,***

Pak Inn - Indio.  American Chinese. (Jan09), $,***

Pak Inn Buffet - Rancho Mirage.  Chinese buffet. (Mar07),$,*** - changed owners and now uses MSG

Paula's Pancake House - Solvang.  Breakfast and Lunch with Danish choices.  (Mar09),$,***

Robinson Rancheria Casino Restaurant - Nice.  Dinner buffets and menu. (Apr07),$-$$,***

Ros Amarillos - Indio.  Slightly upscale Mexican. (Mar06),$,****

Spice Hut - Sunnyvale/San Jose area.  Fast Food Indian. (Apr09),$,****

Spring House Restaurant - Hesperia.  American with great breakfast anytime.  (Mar09),$,****

Swagat - Walnut Creek (also in Portland, OR area).  Indian. (Oct04),$,****

Taste of India - Temecula.  Indian. (Jan09),$,****

Thai Noodle House - Santa Cruz.  Thai.  (Apr09),$,****

Thai Pasta - Vista.  Thai emphasizing noodle dishes.  (Mar09),$,****

Wood Grill - Hesperia.  Buffet.  (Dec08),$$,***-****

World Curry - San Diego.  Curries from the world.  (Mar05),$,***

Colorado

Winona's Restaurant - Steamboat Springs.  Breakfast and Lunch.  (Apr08),$,****

Delaware

Nicola's Pizza - Rehoboth Beach.  Famous for Nic-A-Boli's.  (Sep07),$,***

Florida

Bamboo Wok - Naples on CR951.  Chinese.  (Feb08),$,****

Bravo - Fort Lauderdale. Italian - lunches under $10, dinners under $20. (Nov07),$$,****

Cafe Attuare - Mt Dora.  Italian.  (Dec05) $$, ****

Capt Bob's Grill (closed) - Key West.  Seafood.  (Dec03),$$,***

Caroline's - Apalachicola. Seafood (Nov05), $$, ***

Caroline's Cafe - Key West.  Burgers and more. (Nov07),$-$$,****

China One Super Buffet - Spring Hill.  Chinese, both a menu and buffet.  (Feb06),$,***

Chuck's Steak House - Fort Lauderdale.  Steakhouse, good salad bar. (Nov07), $$, ***

Clermont Pier House - Clermont.  Seafood/Steak.  (Jan03),$$,***

Conch Republic Seafood Company - Key West.  Seafood. (Nov07),$$,***

El Ranchito - Brooksville.  Mexican.  (Jan06),$,***

El Siboney - Key West.  Cuban, good prices ($10.95 steak), cash only.  (Nov07),$-$$,***

Floyd's Fish Market - Fort Walton Beach.  Seafood. (Oct05), $$, ***

Green Flash - Captiva.  Seafood and more.  (Feb08),$-$$,****

Hut;The - Fort Myers.  Huge menu.  (Feb08),$-$$,****

Iguana Mia - Fort Myers/Cape Coral.  Mexican.  (Feb08), $-$$, ****

Lake Susan Lodge - Clermont.  Hot sandwiches.  (Jan06),$,***

Lazy Days - Islamorado.  Seafood and more.  (Oct07), $$, ****

Mr Manatee's - Vero Beach.  Seafood and more.  (Dec05), $$, ***

New China - Homosassa Springs.  Chinese. (Mar08),$,****

Noodles - Naples.  Italian and Sushi (we had Italian). (Feb08),$$,****

Old World Restaurant - Floral City.  German.  (Dec07),$-$$,****

Parrot Key Caribbean Grill - Fort Myers Beach.  Seafood/Caribbean.  (Jan08),$-$$,***

Rosita's - Florida City.  Real Mexican, 2/3rds Mexican customers. (Oct07),$,****

Rusty Anchor - Key West (Stock Island).  Seafood/comfort food.  (Oct07),$-$$,***

Rusty Fox - Clermont.  Steak/seafood/chicken. (Jan06),$$,***

Sarabeth's - Key West.  Upscale food and casual atmosphere with most entrees under $20.  (Nov07),$$,***** (5-star)

Sunflower Cafe - Fort Myers.  American and Greek.  (Feb08), $-$$, ****

The Fish House - Key Largo.  Seafood, Zagat 2005 Winner.  (Jan06),$$-$$$,****

Turtle Kraals - Key West.  Seafood and more. (Oct07),$$, ****

Urban Flats - The Villages (and more).  Eclectic casual.  (Mar08),$,****

Wolfgang Puck Cafe (closed) - in Sawgrass Mills Mall close to Fort Lauderdale.  Interesting and good gourmet like food for lunch.  (Apr03), $$, ****

Georgia

Shrimp Factory - Savannah.  Seafood. (Sep07),$$,****

Hawaii

Cafe Pesto - Hilo.  Italian. (Nov01), $$, ****

Huggos - Kailua-Kona.  Excellent seafood with a view. (Nov01), $$$, ****

Idaho

Beverly's - Coeur d'Alene. Gourmet. (Sept06),$$$-$$$$,****

Chuck-A-Rama - Boise.  Buffet, better than most. (Apr08),$-$$,***

Moon Time - Coeur d'Alene.  Pub.  (Jul08),$-$$,***

Sangria Grille - Moscow.  Large and varied menu.  (Jul07),$-$$,****-*****

Super China Buffet - Moscow.  (Jul07),$,**-*** (varies)

Indiana

Das Dutchman Essenhaus - Middlebury.  Amish., (Oct06),$$, ****

Kansas

Carriage Crossing - Yoder.  Amish. (Oct02),$,***

Dutch Kitchen - Hutchinson.  Amish (Apr04),$,***

Maine

Gabriel's - Wells.  Italian. (Oct04),$$,****

Jameson Tavern - Freeport.  Gourmet.  (Oct04),$$$,****

Manitoba

Ivory - Winnipeg.  Indian (Aug05),$$,****

Maryland

Food Factory II - College Park.  Afghani with take out kabobs.  (Sep07),$,***

Massachusetts

Carmella's - Plymouth. Italian. (Oct04),$$,****

Mexico

Pink Store - Palomas.  Mexican. (Nov04),$,***

Michigan

Boone's Prime Time - Suttons Bay.  American. (Sept05),$$,***

Eaton Place - Charlotte.  Good American food, good prices, pies from Sharon's Cafe.  (Sept05), $, ***

Fischer's Happy Hour Tavern - Suttons Bay.  American. (Sept05),$$,***

45th Parallel Cafe - Suttons Bay. Deli and American. (Sept05),$,***

Sharon's Cafe - Charlotte.  Good American food, good prices, excellent pies. (Sept05), $, ***

Missouri

Swagat - Kansas City.  Indian.  (Sep07),$-$$,****

Montana

Beartooth Barbeque - West Yellowstone.  BBQ. (Jun08),$-$$,****

Running Bear Pancake House - West Yellowstone.  Breakfast and Lunch Only. (Jun08),$,***

Shack;The - Missoula.  American. (Jun08),$$,****

Whistle Stop:The - East Glacier.  BBQ/American (Jul08),$-$$,***

Nebraska

Mongolian Grill - Grand Island.  Best one we have found outside of Woodinville, WA. (Sep07),$,***

Nevada

Feast Buffet at Red Rock Casino - Las Vegas.  Buffet.  (Oct08),$$,****

Fresh Market Buffet at Harrah's Casino - Laughlin.  Buffet.  (Feb09),$$,****

India Palace - Las Vegas.  Indian.  (Oct08),$$,****

Seasons Buffet at Silverton Casino - Las Vegas.  Buffet. (Oct08),$-$$,****

New Mexico

Blue Window Bistro - Los Alamos.  Bistro. (Oct04),$-$$,***

Cervantes - Albuquerque.  New Mexican.  (Apr08),$-$$,****

Doc Martin's - Taos.  American/New Mexican and recommended by Big Rigs Best Bets book and we really liked it.  (Oct02),$$,***

Gabriel's - Santa Fe.  Mexican.  (Oct04),$$,****

Indian Kitchen - Albuquerque.  Indian.  (Mar04),$$-$$$,***

La Posta de Mesilla - Mesilla (Las Cruces).  New Mexican.  (Nov06),$$,****

Lorenzo's de Mesilla - Mesilla (Las Cruces).  Italian.  (Nov06),$$,***

Los Cuates - Albuquerque.  New Mexican.  (Apr08),$,****

North Carolina

Grandmas Pancake and Steak - Cherokee.  American.  (Apr08),$,***

North Dakota

Space Aliens Grill and Bar - Bismarck.  Funky American.  (Sept03),$,****

Ontario

Giovanni's - Sault Ste Marie.  Italian.  (Sept05),$$-$$$,****

Oregon

Astoria Thai - Astoria.  Thai.  (Aug07),$,****

Billy Smoothbars - Bandon.  Seafood.  (Sept04),$,***Changed owners and quality.

Bridgewater - Florence.  Seafood. (Sept04),$$,****

Callahan's Siskiyou Lodge - Ashland.  Italian.  (Apr02),$$,****

Camp 18 - 18 miles east of Seaside on US26.  American.  (Sept08),$-$$,****

China Sun Buffet - Springfield.  Chinese buffet with Mongolian Wok.  (Apr07),$,***

Christi's - Portland.  Northwest.  (May07),$-$$,***

Doogers - Warrenton (others in Seaside, Cannon Beach, OR and in Long Beach, WA).  Seafood.  (Jul09),$$,****

Logger's - Knappa (about 20 miles east of Astoria).  Known for the "Logger Burger", which is four star, the rest of the menu is two to three star.  (Aug07),$,**-****

Lok Yaun - Eugene.  Chinese with very large portions.  (May07),$,***

Madaline's Grill - Redmond.  Mexican.  (Aug04),$-$$,***

McMenamins - Portland. Urban American. (Apr05), $-$$,****

Mulan - Warrenton.  Chinese.  (Jul09),$,***

Newport Bay - OR and WA chain with most in OR.  Seafood. (May06),$$,***

Novaks - Albany.  Hungarian. (Aug04),$$,***-****

Original Roadhouse - Springfield.  Steak house.  (Jun07),$-$$,***

Pine Tavern - Bend.  Actually a very nice non-smoking American restaurant. (Apr08),$$-$$$,****

Papa Hadyn - Portland.  Rich desserts, gourmet food (Jul00),$$,***

Pig-n-Pancake - Northern Oregon coast.  More than pancakes, but the pancakes are great. (Aug08),$,***

Plaza Jalisco - Astoria.  Mexican.  (Aug07),$,***

Rodeo Steak House - Tillamook.  Steak house with free peanuts.  (Jun09),$-$$,***

Si Casa Flores - Sutherlin. Mexican. (Sept04),$,***

Silver Salmon - Astoria.  Seafood.  (Aug08),$$,****

Swagat - Beaverton (two others in the area plus in Concord, CA).  Indian.  (May09),$-$$,****

Thai Smile - Reedsport.  Thai. (Apr09),$,***

Torero's - Springfield.  Mexican.  (May07),$,***

Urban Cafe - Astoria. Eclectic.  (Jul09),$-$$,****

Wanker's - Wilsonville.  Bar and grill.  (Apr09),$-$$,***

Wheelhouse - Bandon.  Upscale seafood.  (Apr09),$$-$$$,***

Pennsylvania

Emmaus Diner - Emmaus.  American.  (Oct03),$$,****

South Dakota

Firehouse Brewing Co - Rapid City.  Pub/brewery. (Oct06),$,***

Texas

Big Fisherman - Aransas Pass.  Seafood with specials. (Feb06),$-$$,***

Blue Aquarium - McAllen.  Upscale.  (Mar06),$$-$$$,****

Catfish King - Livingston.  Good catfish.  (Nov06),$,***

El Burrito - Livingston.  TexMex (Oct06),$,**-***

Lakeshore;The - Kerrville.  Catfish, etc.  (Nov06),$-$$,***

Mencius' Hunan - Kerrville.  Chinese. (Nov06),$-$$,***

Taqueria la Mexicana - Harlingen.  Fast food real Mexican (tacos with interesting fillings) (Mar06),$,***

Taste of Italy (defunct) - Livingston.  American Italian. (Feb06),$-$$,***

Utah

Moab Brewery - Moab.  Brew Pub.  (Oct05),$$,***

Oscar's Cafe - Springdale.  Burgers and eclectic.  (Sept08),$$,****

Parowan Cafe - Parowan.  Diner. (Sept08),$,***

Virginia

Haadhi - Falls Church.  Indian.  (Oct03),$$,****

Washington

Ajax Cafe - Port Hadlock.  Northwest Cuisine. (Jul05), $$, ***-****

Alborz - Redmond.  Persian. (Jul07), $$,***

Anthony's Homeport - various places including Olympia.  (Aug08),$$-$$$,****

Ark - Oysterville.  Seafood.  (Jul07),$$-$$$,****

Asian 1 - Mount Vernon.  Thai with a few Japanese and Chinese choices.  (May09),$-$$,***

Baja Cantina - Sequim.  Americanized Mexican.  Closed. (Jul05), $-$$,***

Bangalore - Issaquah.  Indian.  (May08),$-$$,***

Bella Italia - Kennewick. Italian. (Jun08),$$,***

Bob's Burgers and Brew - Marysville north to the Canadian border.  Like Red Robin.  (May09),$,****

Bread Peddler - Olympia. Sandwiches, soup, quiche, coffee, bread, sweets. (Jun09),$,***

Budd Bay Cafe - Olympia. Seafood.  (Jun09),$$,****

Cafe Veloce - Kirkland.  Italian.  (May07),$-$$,***

Casa Chapala (defunct since the parent company went bankrupt, we will miss it)- Kennewick.  Mexican.  (Jul04),$,****

Chan's Place - Woodinville/Kirkland/Sammamish.  American Chinese. (Jun09), $$, ***

Chimacum Cafe - Chimacum.  American. (Jul05), $,***

Chinook Restaurant - Chinook.  Breakfast/Lunch/Seafood.  (Jul09),$,***

Cinco de Mayo - Kennewick. Mexican. (Jul07),$,****

Clay Oven - Monroe. Indian. (Jun05), $,***

Clearwater Casino - Suquamish.  Buffet.  (Jul08),$ (Sunday brunch)-$$,***

Coho Cafe - Redmond.  Northwest cuisine/seafood but try the pork chops. (May08),$$,***

Cousins - Pasco.  Diner food.  (Jun08),$,***

Duffy's - Aberdeen.  Diner food, they have yak meat as a choice. (Jul05),$,***

El Compadre - Long Beach.  Mexican.  (Jun09),$,***

EZ-Rider Cafe - Mt Vernon.  Lunch place inside motorcycle store.  (Aug05), $, ***

42nd Street Cafe - Seaview.  Northwest Cuisine. (Jun09), $$-$$$,****

Frida's Mexican - Bothell.  Gourmet Mexican for dinner, ordinary for lunch.  (Sept02),$$,****

Galway Bay - Ocean Shores.  Irish Pub. (Jul05),$$,***

Gyroworld - Redmond.  Greek fast food.  (May09),$,***

India Gate - Bellevue.  Indian. (May07),$-$$,****

India Oven - Port Angeles.  Indian. (Aug08),$,***

Ixtapa - Eastside of Seattle area.  Good Mexican.  (May09),$$,***

JJ's Fish House - Poulsbo.  Seafood/burgers. (Jul07),$-$$,***

Kanishka - Redmond.  Indian. (Jun09),$,***

Las Margaritas - Washington chain.  Mexican.  (May09),$-$$,***

Lightship - Long Beach.  Seafood - best deal is lunch. (Jun07),$-$$,***

Long Beach Thai Cuisine - Long Beach.  Thai. (Jun09),$,***

Lorenzos - Mount Vernon area.  Mexican.  (Jul08),$,***

Malay Satay Hut - Redmond.  Malaysian. (May08), $-$$,****

Mayuri - Redmond.  Indian. (Jul03),$,****

McNel's English Pub - Ilwaco.  Pub food, the service is sometimes slow.  (Jun07),$-$$,****

Meze - Kirkland.  Turkish lunch.  (Jul04),$,***

Mongolian Grill - Woodinville.  Asian hot table food.  (Jul03),$,***

New Kings Wok - Silverdale.  Chinese Buffet. (Aug08), $,***-****

Nikkos (was Cascade Pizza) - Mount Vernon.  Pizza, Italian and Greek.  (May07),$-$$,***

Noodle Land - Redmond.  Thai. (May09), $,****

Paso Del Norte - Blaine.  Mexican. (Sept06),$-$$,****

Pasta Nova - Woodinville. Italian. (Jun05), $-$$,****

Pellegrino's - Tumwater.  Italian/American.  (May08),$$,***

Plenty - Olympia.  Diner food. (Jun05),$-$$,***

Pogacha - Bellevue, Issaquah (the better of the two, though both are good).  Croatian, similar to Greek or Italian. (Jun09), $$,****

Pomegranate Bistro - Redmond.  Breakfast, lunch and espresso.  Restaurant of a catering operation.  (May07),$,****

Public House and Grill - Port Townsend.  Eclectic.  (Aug08),$-$$,***

Raga - Kirkland.  Indian.  (May09),$-$$,****

Ray's Boathouse - Seattle.  Seafood. (Feb03),$$$-$$$$,****

Rivers Edge - LaPush. Diner food with really good fish-n-chips. (Jul05), $, ***

Sidewalk Cafe - Lynden.  Breakfast and Lunch. (Jul08),$,***

Taprock Northwest Grill - Poulsbo.  Burgers and Northwest Cuisine.  (Aug08),$-$$,****

That's a Some Italian - Poulsbo. (June07),$$,***

Thai Chef - Bellevue.  Thai.  (Aug08),$,****

Thai Kitchen - Kirkland, Bellevue.  Thai.  (May09),$,***

Trinacria - Olympia.  Italian (no credit cards). (May09),$-$$,***

Udupi Palace - Bellevue (also Berkeley, CA).  Vegetarian Indian.  (May09),$,****

Visconti's Italian Restaurant - Leavenworth.  Italian with the addition of some German and Hamburger choices.  (Jun09),$$,****

XXX Drive In - Issaquah.  Old fashioned root beer and messy hamburgers.  (May06),$,****

Washington, DC

Oyemal - close to Mall.  Gourmet Mexican. (Sept07),$$,****

Wyoming

Bootlegger's Roaring 20s - Gillette.  Italian and Steaks.  (Jul08),$$-$$$,****

Las Margaritas - Gillette.  Mexican.  (Jul08),$-$$,***

Yukon

Dawson Peaks Resort - Teslin.  Good food and wonderful pie. (Aug06),$-$$,***

Sourdough Joe's - Dawson City.  Known for their fish-n-chips.  (Jun06),$-$$,***

Taste of India - Whitehorse.  Indian.  (Jun06),$-$$,***

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