Certain occasions in life (birthdays, dates, random Tuesdays) call for an out-of-the-ordinary dining experience that offers so much more than a meal. When you need something fun and perhaps a little odd, head to one of these 11 spots.
- The Zodiac Supper Club, 1116 MLK Jr. Way, Tacoma
Zodiac Supper Club Facebook
The Zodiac Supper Club Facebook Hey baby, what’s your sign? This amazingly eclectic dive bar serves scrumptious food (everything from fancy steaks to Tacos Tuesday specials) and tropical drinks to die for. You can even get a potato salad flight.
- Steam Plant, 159 S Lincoln St., Spokane
Steam Plant Facebook
Steam Plant Spokane Facebook It doesn’t get much cooler than dining in a renovated historic steam plant. Nowhere else in the PNW will you see a space that so artfully exposes the inner workings of a plant while serving delicious food.
- Marrakesh, 2334 2nd Ave., Seattle
Marrakesh Facebook
Marrakesh Facebook If the absolutely incredible Moroccan food (all five courses of it!), the nightly belly dancers surely will.
- Train Wreck Bar & Grill, 427 E Fairhaven Ave., Burlington
Train Wreck Facebook
Train Wreck Facebook Even if you don’t get one of their famous Bloody Marys, the unique ambiance and tasty food here will win you over. Really, though, you should get a legendary Mary.
- Summit House, 33914 Crystal Mountain Blvd., Enumclaw
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Summit House Facebook Ride the gondola up to this magical eatery and dine high above the clouds. This is an experience like no other.
- Skyway Cafe, 6501 E Rutter Ave., Spokane
BobGolfDebBagpipes / TripAdvisor
BobGolfDebBagpipes / TripAdvisor You can fly to breakfast at the Skyway Cafe, which is located at Felts Field in Spokane and open for (hearty and delicious) breakfast and lunch daily.
- Bors Hede Restaurant, Camlann Medieval Village, Carnation
Camlann Medieval Village Facebook Camlann’s restaurant is designed as a 14th century village inne, all prepared from authentic recipes from the time period. Apparently people ate well back then, because the food is fantastic.
- Uncle Buck’s Fish Bowl & Grill, 7905 S. Hosmer, Tacoma
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Uncle Buck’s Tacoma This ocean-themed restaurant and bowling alley is just plain cool. They serve seafood, pasta, burgers and steaks in an under-the-sea setting, which you can wash down with tropical drinks in fish bowls.
- Bizarro Italian Cafe, 1307 N 46th St., Seattle
Bizarro Italian Cafe Facebook
Bizarro Italian Cafe Facebook If you think the kitschy decor and quirky quotes on the walls are distractions for subpar food, fear not – the freshly made pasta and perfectly prepared entrees here are heavenly. Bizarro doesn’t take reservations, so you may have quite a wait on the weekends, but they’re worth it.
- Mary Lou’s Milk Bottle, 802 W Garland Ave., Spokane
Mary Lou’s Milk Bottle Spokane
Mary Lou’s Milk Bottle Facebook Only in Spokane can you feast on tasty burgers and amazing shakes inside an old milk bottle from the 1930s.
- SkyCity at the Needle, Space Needle, Seattle
SkyCity at the Needle Facebook
SkyCity at the Needle Facebook Washington’s only revolving restaurant is temporarily closed for renovations, but when it reopens, it will be even better than before… including the new glass floor.
We’re pretty spoiled by Washington’s dining scene, and we like it that way. Check out these unique eateries.
Zodiac Supper Club Facebook
The Zodiac Supper Club Facebook
Hey baby, what’s your sign? This amazingly eclectic dive bar serves scrumptious food (everything from fancy steaks to Tacos Tuesday specials) and tropical drinks to die for. You can even get a potato salad flight.
Steam Plant Facebook
Steam Plant Spokane Facebook
It doesn’t get much cooler than dining in a renovated historic steam plant. Nowhere else in the PNW will you see a space that so artfully exposes the inner workings of a plant while serving delicious food.
Marrakesh Facebook
If the absolutely incredible Moroccan food (all five courses of it!), the nightly belly dancers surely will.
Train Wreck Facebook
Even if you don’t get one of their famous Bloody Marys, the unique ambiance and tasty food here will win you over. Really, though, you should get a legendary Mary.
Summit House Facebook
Ride the gondola up to this magical eatery and dine high above the clouds. This is an experience like no other.
BobGolfDebBagpipes / TripAdvisor
You can fly to breakfast at the Skyway Cafe, which is located at Felts Field in Spokane and open for (hearty and delicious) breakfast and lunch daily.
Camlann Medieval Village Facebook
Camlann’s restaurant is designed as a 14th century village inne, all prepared from authentic recipes from the time period. Apparently people ate well back then, because the food is fantastic.
Uncle Buck’s Facebook
Uncle Buck’s Tacoma
This ocean-themed restaurant and bowling alley is just plain cool. They serve seafood, pasta, burgers and steaks in an under-the-sea setting, which you can wash down with tropical drinks in fish bowls.
Bizarro Italian Cafe Facebook
If you think the kitschy decor and quirky quotes on the walls are distractions for subpar food, fear not – the freshly made pasta and perfectly prepared entrees here are heavenly. Bizarro doesn’t take reservations, so you may have quite a wait on the weekends, but they’re worth it.
Mary Lou’s Milk Bottle Spokane
Mary Lou’s Milk Bottle Facebook
Only in Spokane can you feast on tasty burgers and amazing shakes inside an old milk bottle from the 1930s.
SkyCity at the Needle Facebook
Washington’s only revolving restaurant is temporarily closed for renovations, but when it reopens, it will be even better than before… including the new glass floor.
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