Must-see restaurants in Washington Cascades

  • Trout Lake Country Inn

    Washington Cascades

    It calls itself a true honky-tonk and that's exactly what this Wild West, bluegrass band–playing, creaky wood floor–stomping, roast-chicken-with-a-side-of…

  • Copper Creek Inn

    Washington Cascades

    Forget the historic inns. This is one of the state's great rural restaurants, and breakfast is an absolute must if you're heading off for a lengthy hike…

  • National Park Inn

    Washington Cascades

    Hearty hiking fare is served at this homely inn-restaurant and – in the absence of competition – it's surprisingly good. Try the cedar-plank trout or the…

  • Mountain Goat Coffee

    Washington Cascades

    While cops eat doughnuts, park rangers seem to prefer muffins. Stop in at this cozy morning spot for the best coffee in town (they roast their own beans),…

  • Cougar Grill

    Washington Cascades

    Before or after your hike, load up with a green-chili Cougar Burger or a slab of chicken-fried steak smothered in gravy at this divey little roadside cafe…

  • Whittaker's Café & Espresso

    Washington Cascades

    If you've ever pondered huckleberry ice cream for breakfast (why not?), this is the place for it. The cute little cafe attached to a bunkhouse also serves…

  • Fire Mountain Grill

    Washington Cascades

    A typical American grill menu of burgers, fish-and-chips, salads and steaks is enhanced here by its unexpectedness (there’s nothing else for miles around)…

  • Sunrise Day Lodge

    Washington Cascades

    As it's the only eating joint within a 30-mile radius, Sunrise's posthike chili can look pretty appetizing. There's not a lot else here apart from hot…

  • Paradise Inn

    Washington Cascades

    The huge stone fireplace is the highlight of this dining room and it easily overshadows the food. Apart from a good hearty Sunday brunch, the seared local…

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