Last updated: 2025-05-06
Best Upscale Restaurants in Yakima
Yakima Valley’s culinary scene blends agricultural heritage with sophisticated dining. From farm-fresh ingredients to innovative chef-driven menus, local restaurants transform the region’s bountiful produce into extraordinary gastronomic experiences.
Discover exceptional dining destinations that showcase the area’s unique flavors. Restaurants like Crafted and Cowiche Canyon Kitchen offer memorable meals that capture the essence of Central Washington’s vibrant food culture.
Explore Yakima’s most delectable dining destinations now!
Featured Fine Dining Spots in Yakima
- Crafted
- WaterFire Restaurant & Bar
- Cowiche Canyon Kitchen & Icehouse Bar
- Zesta Cucina
- Provisions Restaurant & Market
- Treveri Cellars (Wapato)
Cowiche Canyon Kitchen & Icehouse Bar
What to Expect
Handmade breads and pastries prepared fresh every morning
Description
Situated in downtown Yakima, this polished American tavern delivers thoughtful renditions of classic dishes using locally sourced ingredients from the Yakima Valley. The restaurant emphasizes craftsmanship, preparing all breads and pastries from scratch daily, and showcasing the region's agricultural bounty through a menu rooted in quality and seasonality.
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Crafted
What to Expect
James Beard-nominated chef's seasonal Pacific Northwest tasting menu
Description
A James Beard-nominated farm-to-table restaurant in downtown Yakima, Crafted offers a seasonally-driven dining experience showcasing Pacific Northwest ingredients. The intimate restaurant features shareable à la carte dishes and an optional multi-course chef's menu, highlighting local producers within a 100-mile radius through creative, constantly changing culinary compositions.
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Provisions Restaurant & Market
What to Expect
Integrated restaurant and local market concept
Description
A locally-focused restaurant and market in Yakima's culinary landscape, Provisions offers an intimate dining experience featuring seasonally curated dishes crafted from regional ingredients. The restaurant's dual concept allows guests to enjoy refined plated meals in the dining room and shop artisan market products, creating a comprehensive farm-to-table destination.
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Treveri Cellars (Wapato)
What to Expect
Handcrafted sparkling wines using traditional European winemaking techniques
Description
A Washington state sparkling wine house nestled in the Yakima Valley, Treveri Cellars specializes in handcrafted sparkling wines made using traditional Méthode Traditionnelle. Their tasting room offers scenic views of Mt. Adams while showcasing fruit-forward wines aged a minimum of two years.
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WaterFire Restaurant & Bar
What to Expect
Pacific Northwest-inspired cuisine with global flavor influences
Description
WaterFire offers an innovative Northwest culinary experience in a modern, clean dining space. The restaurant celebrates Pacific Rim flavors using locally sourced ingredients, featuring sophisticated dishes like wagyu kabobs, Parmesan halibut with crab risotto, and creative cocktails. Their menu highlights seasonal Pacific Northwest ingredients with an emphasis on fresh, exciting cuisine in an inviting contemporary setting.
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Zesta Cucina
What to Expect
Farm-to-table Northwest cuisine using local Yakima Valley produce
Description
Zesta Cucina offers an intimate dining experience in Yakima, showcasing locally sourced ingredients from regional farms like McIlrath Farms and Johnson Orchards. The restaurant features a carefully curated dining room with table service, emphasizing fresh, seasonal Northwest cuisine prepared with meticulous attention to ingredient quality.
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