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.
$ - under $10 each for food
$$ - under $20 each
$$$ - Between $20 and $40 each
$$$$ - over $40 each
* - 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.
Bojangles' - Southeastern US. Our favorite fast food chicken, spicy. (Nov09),****
Burgerville - along the I-5 corridor between Albany, OR and Centralia, WA. Good burgers, good turkey burgers. (Jul09),****
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. (Apr10),***
Culver's - Burgers and dairy. (Oct09),***-****
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 - many states. Cheap and good Italian with great garlic bread sticks. (Oct09),****
In-N-Out burgers - California and Nevada. Really good hamburgers. (Dec06),**** (Bill)
Panda Express - most states. American Chinese. (Jul09),***
Qdoba - "Mission style" burritos and quesadillas. (Aug09),***-****
Steak n' Shake - east. Burger place you sit down and have a wait person. (Feb10),***
Taco Time - West coast. American Mexican. (Aug04),*** (mostly, but we have been disappointed)
Zaxby's - Southeast. Chicken fingers. (Feb10),***
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. (Jul10),***-****
Azteca/Casa Romas - WA. Mexican. (Jul10),$,***
Black Bear Diner - West Coast. American. (Jul10),$,***
Cracker Barrel - most states. Southern cooking, Diane has Mommas Pancake Breakfast. (Jan10),$,***
Chili's - Texmex style food, good burgers and such. (Feb10),$, ***
First Watch - breakfast and lunch only. (Dec07),$,***-****
4B's - Montana and Gallup, NM. American. (Apr04),$-$$,***
Friendly's - East. Burgers, sundaes, fish and chips. (Feb10),$,*** (though some are not as good)
Fuddruckers - fancy burgers, shakes, and other food, some have ostrich burgers which are Diane's favorite. (Aug10),$, *** to ****
Islands - Southern CA, AZ, NV. Fancy burgers. (Feb09),$-$$,****
Johnny Rockets - burgers, etc. (Aug09),$,***
Macayo's - Arizona and Nevada. Fancy Mexican. (Mar07),$-$$,***
O'Charleys - SouthEast. American. (Mar10),$-$$,***
On the Border - Texmex chain owned by Chili's. (Dec08),$-$$,***
Red Robin - fancy burgers and other food. (Aug10),$-$$,***
USA Steak Buffet - one of the better buffet chains. (Aug07),$,***
White Spot - British Columbia. Like Denny's, only better. (Jul08),$-$$,*** to ****
Anthony's Homeport - Washington and Oregon. Seafood. (Aug08),$$-$$$,****
Bahama Breeze - national. American Caribbean. (Jan10),$$, ***-****
Carrabba's - national. Italian from owner of Outback Steakhouse. (Mar10),$$,***-****
Chevy's - California Mexican. (Feb09),$$,***
Claim Jumper - West coast. Big portions, decent food. (Jul02),$$,***
Cody's Original Roadhouse - Florida, Maine, North Carolina. Roadhouse (steakhouse with peanuts). (Feb10),$$,****
Houlihans - Midwest, Florida. American Grill. (Oct09),$$, ***
Kelsey's - Canada. Like Applebee's, only better. (Aug05),$$,****
Johnny Carinos (or "Carinos") - National. Spicy Italian, a real favorite. (Aug10),$$,****
Longhorn Steakhouse - Kansas to Florida. More than steaks. (Jan10),$$,*** - ****
Macaroni Grill - national. Italian. (Feb10),$$,***
Maggiano's Little Italy - national. Italian. (Dec07),$$-$$$,***
Mimi's Cafe - national. American/Louisiana. (Dec09),$-$$,***
Olive Garden - national. Italian. (May10),$$,***
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), $$,***
TGI Fridays - national. Their menu has been evolving and we like them. (Feb10),$-$$,***
Texas Roadhouse - national. Steaks, Chicken, and peanuts on the floor. (Sept09),$$,****
Lamberts - Foley. Southern cooking. (Feb06),$$,****
Lulu's - Gulf Shores. Burgers, Seafood (Jimmy Buffett's sister). (Mar10),$-$$,***
Apollo - Seward. Italian/Greek. (Jul06),$$-$$$,****
Bakery;The - Fairbanks. Diner/Breakfast food. (Aug06),$,***
Bamboo Room - Haines. Diner food/seafood. (Aug06),$-$$,***
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),$-$$,***
Sabrosa - Skagway. Mexican, Sweets, and Coffee. (Jun06),$,****
West Rib Cafe and Pub - Talkeetna. Pub and Cafe. (Jul06),$-$$,***
Earl's - Banff. Eclectic. (Jun06),$$,***
Moraine Lake Lodge - Banff National Park. Gourmet. (Aug05), $$$$,****
Rose and Crown - Banff. Pub (Jun06),$$,***
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),$-$$,****
King Edward Hotel - Stewart. Hotel food, breakfast all day. (Aug06),$-$$,***
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),$,***
Winona's Restaurant - Steamboat Springs. Breakfast and Lunch. (Apr08),$,****
Nicola's Pizza - Rehoboth Beach. Famous for Nic-A-Boli's. (Sep07),$,***
Archie's Seabreeze - Fort Pierce. Biker Bar. (Dec09),$,***
Ayattaya Thai - Ocala. Thai. (Feb10),$-$$,****
Bamboo Wok - Naples on CR951. Chinese. (Dec09),$,****
Bravo - Fort Lauderdale. Italian - lunches under $10, dinners under $20. (Nov07),$$,****
Cafe Attuare - Mt Dora. Italian. (Dec05) $$, ****
Campeche Bay Cantina - Jacksonville Beach. Mexican. (Mar10),$-$$,****
Capt Bob's Grill (closed) - Key West. Seafood. (Dec03),$$,***
Caroline's - Apalachicola. Seafood (Nov05), $$, ***
Caroline's Cafe - Key West. Burgers and more. (Nov07),$-$$,****
Chicken Time Cuban - Belleview. Cuban. (Feb10),$,****
China One Super Buffet - Spring Hill. Chinese, both a menu and buffet. (Feb06),$,***
Chuck's Steak House - Fort Lauderdale. Steakhouse, good salad bar. (Nov07), $$, ***
Clermont Pier House - Clermont. Seafood/Steak. (Jan03),$$,***
Conch Republic Seafood Company - Key West. Seafood. (Nov07),$$,***
Duffy's - Port Saint Lucie area. Burgers and Sports Bar. (Dec09),$,****
El Mambos - Cape Coral. Cuban. (Jan10),$,****
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),$-$$,****
Greenhouse Grill - Sanibel. Upscale. (Jan10),$$ (lunch),***
Hut;The - Fort Myers. Huge menu. (Feb08),$-$$,****
It closed in 2009.
Iguana Mia - Fort Myers/Cape Coral. Mexican. (Feb08), $-$$, ***
Lake Susan Lodge - Clermont. Hot sandwiches. (Jan06),$,***
Lazy Days - Islamorado. Seafood and more. (Oct07), $$, ****
Mambos Cuban Cafe - Atlantic Beach, FL. Cuban. (Dec09),$-$$,****
Mr Manatee's - Vero Beach. Seafood and more. (Dec05), $$, ***
New China - Homosassa Springs. Chinese. (Mar08),$,****
Noodles - Naples. Italian and Sushi (we had Italian). (Dec09),$$,****
Old World Restaurant - Floral City. German/Italian. (Dec09),$-$$,****
Parrot Key Caribbean Grill - Fort Myers Beach. Seafood/Caribbean. (Jan08),$-$$,***
Pueblo Viejo - Port Saint Lucie area. Mexican. (Dec09),$,****
Red Ginger Asian Bistro - Port Saint Lucie. Asian. (Dec09),$-$$,***
River Pub;The - Crescent City - Italian, Pizza, BBQ and more. (Feb10),$-$$,***
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),$$,***** (5-star)
Siam Orchid - The Villages (and Orlando area). Thai. (Feb10),$,***
Skillets - Bonita Springs and Naples. Breakfast and lunch. (Jan10),$,****
Sunflower Cafe - Fort Myers. American and Greek. (Jan10), $-$$, ****
Thai House - Jensen Beach. Thai. (Dec09),$-$$,****
The Fish House - Key Largo. Seafood, Zagat 2005 Winner. (Jan06),$$-$$$,****
Toojay's - Florida chain. New York Deli. (Dec09),$-$$,****
Turtle Kraals - Key West. Seafood and more. (Oct07),$$, ****
Urban Flats - The Villages, Ponte Vedra (and more). Eclectic casual. (Feb10),$,****
Wolfgang Puck Cafe (closed) - in Sawgrass Mills Mall close to Fort
Lauderdale. Interesting and good gourmet like food for lunch. (Apr03), $$, ****
Zorba's - Bonita Springs. Greek. (Jan10),$-$$,****
Claypot Diner - Norcross. Thai/Malaysian. (Nov09),$-$$,***
Shrimp Factory - Savannah. Seafood. (Sep07),$$,****
Cafe Pesto - Hilo. Italian. (Nov01), $$, ****
Huggos - Kailua-Kona. Excellent seafood with a view. (Nov01), $$$, ****
Beverly's - Coeur d'Alene. Gourmet. (Sept06),$$$-$$$$,****
Chuck-A-Rama - Boise. Buffet, better than most. (Apr08),$-$$,***
Moon Time - Coeur d'Alene. Pub. (Jul08),$-$$,***
Sangria Grille - Moscow. Large and varied menu. (Jul07),$-$$,****-*****
Super China Buffet - Moscow. (Jul07),$,**-*** (varies)
Bangkok Thai - Mishawaka. Thai. (Aug10),$-$$,***
Between the Buns - Mishawaka, Osceola, Elkhart. American. Sports Bar with nice burgers. (Aug10),$,***-****
Das Dutchman Essenhaus - Middlebury. Amish., (Aug09),$$, ****
Heinnies - Elkhart. Burgers and steak. (Aug09),$-$$, ****
Mad Anthony - Elkhart (also 3 other places). Brew Pub. (Oct09),$-$$,****
Macinos - Elkhart (old hwy-20 location). Pizza, etc. (Oct09),$,***
Miranda's - Elkhart. Mexican/American Breakfast. (Oct09),$,***
Carriage Crossing - Yoder. Amish. (Oct02),$,***
Dutch Kitchen - Hutchinson. Amish (Apr04),$,***
Gabriel's - Wells. Italian. (Oct04),$$,****
Jameson Tavern - Freeport. Gourmet. (Oct04),$$$,****
Ivory - Winnipeg. Indian (Aug05),$$,****
Food Factory II - College Park. Afghani with take out kabobs. (Sep07),$,***
Carmella's - Plymouth. Italian. (Oct04),$$,****
Pink Store - Palomas. Mexican. (Nov04),$,***
Augies on the Bay - Tawas. Diner, mostly breakfast and lunch. (Sept09),$,***
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),$,***
Jasper Ridge Brewery and Restaurant. Ishpeming. Brew Pub. (Sept09),$-$$,***
Sharon's Cafe - Charlotte. Good American food, good prices, excellent pies. (Sept05), $, ***
Swedish Pantry - Escanaba. Swedish food. (Sept09),$-$$,***
Buffet in Mystic Lake Casino. Prior Lake. Quite good. (Aug10),$$,****
Minnehaha Cafe (in Mystic Lake Casino) - Prior Lake. Reasonably priced food. (Aug10),$,***
Perrons' Sul Lago - Prior Lake. Upscale Italian with a view patio. (Aug09),$$-$$$,****
Spice - Thai. Savage. (Aug10),$-$$,****
Timber Lodge Steakhouse - steaks and walleye. Many locations in MN with one in SD and one in ND. (Aug09),$$,***
Swagat - Kansas City. Indian. (Sep07),$-$$,****
Beartooth Barbeque - West Yellowstone. BBQ. (Jun08),$-$$,****
Montana Club - Kalispell, Missoula. Large and varied menu. (Aug10),$$,****
Ricciardi's - Polson. Italian Seafood. (Aug10),$$,****
Running Bear Pancake House - West Yellowstone. Breakfast and Lunch Only. (Jun08),$,***
Shack;The - Missoula. American. (Jun08),$$,****
Whistle Stop:The - East Glacier. BBQ/American (Jul08),$-$$,***
Mongolian Grill - Grand Island. Best one we have found outside of Woodinville, WA. (Sep07),$,***
Feast Buffet at Red Rock Casino - Las Vegas. Buffet. (Oct08),$$,****
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),$-$$,****
Blue Window Bistro - Los Alamos. Bistro. (Oct04),$-$$,***
Cervantes - Albuquerque. New Mexican. (Apr08),$-$$,****
Clafoutis - Santa Fe. French style lunch, sandwiches, quiche, pastries. (Apr10),$,****
Doc Martin's - Taos. American/New Mexican and recommended by Big Rigs Best Bets book and we really liked it. (Oct02),$$,***
Gabriel's - Santa Fe. Mexican. (Oct04),$$,****
Indian Kitchen - Albuquerque. Indian. (Mar04),$$-$$$,***
La Choza - Santa Fe. New Mexican. (Apr10),$$,****
La Posta de Mesilla - Mesilla (Las Cruces). New Mexican. (Nov06),$$,****
Lorenzo's de Mesilla - Mesilla (Las Cruces). Italian. (Nov06),$$,***
Los Cuates - Albuquerque. New Mexican. (Apr10),$,****
Mucho Gusto - Santa Fe. Mexican/New Mexican. (Apr10),$-$$,****
Restaurant Antiquity - Albuquerque. Upscale dining. (Apr10),$$-$$$,****
Grandmas Pancake and Steak - Cherokee. American. (Apr08),$,***
Brickhouse Grille - Dickinson. White linen tablecloth restaurant. (Jul09),$$-$$$,****
Space Aliens Grill and Bar - Bismarck. Funky American. (Aug10),$,****
China Wok Buffet - Celina. (Sept09),$,****
C.J. Highmarks - Celina. (Oct09),$-$$,***-****
Tumbleweeds Southwest Grill - Zanesville. Steak and Mexican. (Sept09),$-$$,****
Willow;The - Celina. Fast Food. (Sept09),$,***
Giovanni's - Sault Ste Marie. Italian. (Sept09),$$-$$$,****
Astoria Thai - Astoria. Thai. (Aug07),$,****
Baked Alaska - Astoria. Seafood. (Jul10),$$,****
Beach Burrito - Astoria. Mission Burritos (shares space with Subway). (Jun10),$,***
Benja and Jasmines Thai (was "Thai Smile") - Reedsport. Thai. (Apr10),$,***-****
Billy Smoothbars - Bandon. Seafood.
(Sept04),$,***Changed owners and quality.
Bridgewater - Florence. Seafood. (May10),$$,****
Callahan's Siskiyou Lodge - Ashland. Italian. (Apr02),$$,****
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. (Jul10),$$,****
Jonathan's - Salem. Cajun, Seafood and Steaks plus great desserts. (Apr10),$$$,****
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),$-$$,***
Manola's Thai - Eugene. Thai. (Apr10),$-$$,****
McMenamins - Portland. Urban American. (Apr05), $-$$,****
Memo's - Springfield. Mexican. (Apr10),$,***-****
Mulan - Warrenton. Chinese. (Jul09),$,***
Newport Bay - OR and WA chain with most in OR. Seafood. (May06),$$,***
Novaks - Albany. Hungarian. (Apr10),$$,***-****
Original Roadhouse - Springfield. Steak house. (Jun07),$-$$,***
Pine Tavern - Bend. Actually a very nice non-smoking American restaurant. (Apr08),$$-$$$,****
Papa Hadyn - Portland. Rich desserts, gourmet food (Jul00),$$,***
Pig-n-Pancake - Northern Oregon coast. More than pancakes, but the pancakes are great. (Aug08),$,***
Plaza Jalisco - Astoria. Mexican. (Aug07),$,***
Red Ginger - Keizer. Thai plus other Asian. (Apr10),$-$$,****
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),$-$$,****
Torero's - Springfield. Mexican. (May07),$,***
Urban Cafe - Astoria. Eclectic. (Jul09),$-$$,****
Wanker's - Wilsonville. Bar and grill. (Apr09),$-$$,***
Wheelhouse - Bandon. Upscale seafood. (Apr09),$$-$$$,***
Emmaus Diner - Emmaus. American. (Oct03),$$,****
Eggs Up Grill - Murrells Inlet. Breakfast and Lunch. (Oct09),$,***
Firehouse Brewing Co - Rapid City. Pub/brewery. (Oct06),$,***
Bangkok Thai - Lubbock. Thai. (Apr10),$,****
Big Fisherman - Aransas Pass. Seafood with specials. (Feb06),$-$$,***
Blue Aquarium - McAllen. Upscale. (Mar06),$$-$$$,****
Catfish King - Livingston. Good catfish. (Nov06),$,***
El Burrito - Livingston. TexMex (Oct06),$,**-***
Florida's Kitchen - Livingston. BBQ, catfish. (Mar10),$-$$,***-****
Lakeshore;The - Kerrville. Catfish, etc. (Nov06),$-$$,***
Mencius' Hunan - Kerrville. Chinese. (Nov06),$-$$,***
Taqueria la Mexicana - Harlingen. Fast food real Mexican (tacos with interesting fillings) (Mar06),$,***
Taste of Italy (defunct) - Livingston. American Italian.
(Feb06),$-$$,***
T-Bone Tom's - Kemah. BBQ, steaks. (Mar10),$-$$,****
Moab Brewery - Moab. Brew Pub. (Oct05),$$,***
Oscar's Cafe - Springdale. Burgers and eclectic. (Sept08),$$,****
Parowan Cafe - Parowan. Diner. (Sept08),$,***
Haadhi - Falls Church. Indian. (Oct03),$$,****
Southern Station Diner - Luray. Breakfast is best. (Oct09),$,****
Ajax Cafe - Port Hadlock. Northwest Cuisine. (Jul05), $$, ***-****
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),$$,***
Black Diamond Bakery - Black Diamond. Known for their baked goods and breakfasts. (Jun10),$,****
Bob's Burgers and Brew - Marysville north to the Canadian border. Like Red Robin. (May09),$,****
Bread Peddler - Olympia. Sandwiches, soup, quiche, coffee, bread, sweets. (Jun09),$,***
Brick;The - Tumwater. Pizza, Burgers, Pasta. (Jun10),$,***
Budd Bay Cafe - Olympia. Seafood. (Aug10),$$,****
Cafe Veloce - Kirkland. Italian. (May07),$-$$,***
Canyon's - small chain. Southwest influence. (May10),$-$$,***
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), $$, ***
Chimacum Cafe - Chimacum. American. (Jul05), $,***
Chinook Restaurant - Chinook. Breakfast/Lunch/Seafood. (Jul09),$,***
Cinco de Mayo - Kennewick. Mexican. (Jul07),$,****
Clay Oven - Monroe. Indian. (Jun05), $,***
Clearwater Casino - Suquamish. Buffet. (Jul10),$ (Sunday brunch)-$$,***
Coho Cafe - Redmond. Northwest cuisine/seafood but try the pork chops. (May08),$$,***
Cousins - Pasco. Diner food. (Jun08),$,***
Duffy's - Aberdeen. Diner food, they have yak meat as a choice. (Jul05),$,***
El Compadre - Long Beach. Mexican. (Jun10),$,***
EZ-Rider Cafe - Mt Vernon. Lunch place inside motorcycle
store (store and restaurant closed). (Aug05), $, ***
Falls Terrace - Tumwater. Upscale with view. (Jul10),$$-$$$,****
42nd Street Cafe - Seaview. Northwest Cuisine. (Jun09), $$-$$$,****
Frida's Mexican - Bothell. Gourmet Mexican for dinner, ordinary for lunch. (Sept02),$$,****
Galway Bay - Ocean Shores. Irish Pub. (Jul05),$$,***
Grazie - Bothell. Italian. (May10),$$,****
Gyroworld - Redmond. Greek fast food. (Jun10),$,***
Hanford House Red Lion (Ripples) - Richland. Hotel restaurant with view. (Jun10),$$,***-****
India Gate - Bellevue. Indian. (May07),$-$$,****
India Oven - Port Angeles. Indian. (Aug08),$,***
Isla Bonita - Richland. Mexican. (Jun10),$-$$,****
Ixtapa - Eastside of Seattle area. Good Mexican. (May10),$$,***
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),$-$$,***
Long Beach Thai Cuisine - Long Beach. Thai. (Jun10),$,***
Lorenzos - Mount Vernon area. Mexican. (Jul08),$,***
Lost Roo - Long Beach. Sports Bar. (Jul10),$-$$,***
Malay Satay Hut - Redmond. Malaysian. (May08), $-$$,****
Mayuri - Redmond. Indian. (May10),$,****
McNel's English Pub - Ilwaco. Pub food, the service is
sometimes slow.
(Jun07),$-$$,****
Meze - Kirkland. Turkish lunch. (Jul04),$,***
Mongolian Grill - Woodinville. Asian hot table food. (Jul03),$,***
New Kings Wok - Silverdale. Chinese Buffet. (Jul10), $,***-****
Nikkos (was Cascade Pizza) - Mount Vernon. Pizza, Italian and Greek. (May07),$-$$,***
Noodle Land - Redmond. Thai. (May10), $,****
Orexi - Bellevue. Greek. (May10),$$,****
Paso Del Norte - Blaine. Mexican. (Sept06),$-$$,****
Pasta Nova - Woodinville. Italian. (Jun05), $-$$,****
Pavz - Leavenworth. Eclectic. (Jun10),$-$$,****
Pellegrino's - Tumwater. Italian/American.
(May08),$$,***
Pho T&N - Poulsbo. Vietnamese. (Jul10),$,****
Plenty - Olympia. Diner food. (Jun05),$-$$,***
Pogacha - Bellevue, Issaquah (the better of the two, though both are good). Croatian, similar to Greek or Italian. (May10), $$,****
Pomegranate Bistro - Redmond. Breakfast, lunch and espresso. Restaurant of a catering operation. (May07),$,****
Public House and Grill - Port Townsend. Eclectic. (Aug08),$-$$,***
Raga - Kirkland. Indian. (May09),$-$$,****
Rainier Bar and Grill - Enumclaw. Bar and Grill. (Jun10),$$,****
Ray's Boathouse - Seattle. Seafood. (Feb03),$$$-$$$$,****
Rivers Edge - LaPush. Diner food with really good fish-n-chips. (Jul05), $, ***
River's Edge - Tumwater. Golf Course restaurant. (May10),$-$$,***
Royal Shanghai - Shelton. Chinese Buffet. (Jul10),$-$$,***
Sidewalk Cafe - Lynden. Breakfast and Lunch. (Jul08),$,***
Sterling's - Richland and Kennewick. American. (Jun10),$-$$,***
Taprock Northwest Grill - Poulsbo. Burgers and Northwest Cuisine. (Jul10),$-$$,****
That's a Some Italian - Poulsbo. (June07),$$,***
Thai 123 - Port Townsend. Thai. (Jul10),$,****
Thai Chef - Bellevue. Thai. (Aug08),$,****
Thai Kitchen - Kirkland, Bellevue. Thai. (May10),$,***
Trinacria - Olympia. Italian (no credit cards). (May09),$-$$,***
Udupi Palace - Bellevue (also Berkeley, CA). Vegetarian Indian. (May09),$,****
Visconti's Italian Restaurant - Leavenworth. Italian with the addition of some German and Hamburger choices. (Jun09),$$,****
XXX Drive In - Issaquah. Old fashioned root beer and messy hamburgers. (May06),$,****
Oyemal - close to Mall. Gourmet Mexican. (Sept07),$$,****
Beth's Twin Bluffs Cafe - Nelson. Good food, excellent pies. (Aug09),$,***
Lakeshore Family Restaurant - Wautoma. Large and varied menu. (Aug09),$,***
Bootlegger's Roaring 20s - Gillette. Italian and Steaks. (Jul08),$$-$$$,****
Las Margaritas - Gillette. Mexican. (Jul08),$-$$,***
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),$-$$,***