Walla walla restaurants, Brasserie Four
Brasserie Four
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Walla Walla hotels

Marcus Whitman Hotel & Conference Center

A historic landmark in the heart of downtown, this hotel joins classic styling with contemporary reassurances.

Recognised for its comfortable accommodation, it also hosts a celebrated farm-to-table restaurant, The Marc, for which it’s worth making reservations. www.marcuswhitmanhotel.com

Walla Walla restaurants, Marcus Whitman Hotel

The terrace at the Marcus Whitman Hotel
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Green Gables Inn

Situated on one of the region’s original homesteads, the Green Gables Inn offers the option for a luxury room in the main house or, for a little more privacy, book the carriage house.

Consider reserving one of the prix fixe, seasonal dinners with wine pairings. www.greengablesinn.com

Fat Duck Inn

Tucked into a historic neighbourhood, the Fat Duck Inn sits on a tree-lined street that is perfect for a comfortable stroll. On weekends, the dining room hosts winemaker dinners you can reserve for in advance. Be sure to enjoy the breakfast included with your room. www.fatduckinn.com

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Fat Duck Inn.
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Courtyard by Marriott

Within walking distance of downtown, this offers smart, contemporary lodging for travellers who want an easy but comfortable option located in Walla Walla wine country. The hotel facilities include an on-site pool and workout room. www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/alwcy-courtyard-walla-walla

Walla Walla restaurants

Whitehouse Crawford

One of Walla Walla’s original finedining experiences, the Whitehouse Crawford is known for its wine list and prix fixe menu. For more flexibility you can also select from the nightly courses menu. www.whitehousecrawford.com

Walla walla restaurants, Brasserie Four

Brasserie Four.
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Brasserie Four

Brasserie Four has long served as a winemaker favourite in the heart of Walla Walla wine country. With a French-inspired menu of Washington ingredients, the food is ideal to experiment with wine pairings. www.brasseriefour.com

Passatempo Taverna

This downtown eatery focuses on Washington’s best local ingredients to deliver an Italian-inspired seasonal menu, as well as cocktails that change daily based on that day’s best local produce. www.passatempowallawalla.com

Walla Walla restaurants, Passatempo

Passatempo.
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Olive Marketplace & Café

For casual dining focused on elevated sandwiches, soups, pastas or pizza throughout the day, walk to Olive’s on Main St. It also offers a good selection of local wines to go with your meal. www.olivemarketplaceandcafe.com

Walla walla restaurants, Andraes Kitchen

Andrae’s Kitchen.
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Andrae’s Kitchen

A quirky local favourite, Andrae serves up his menu of Washington-Mexican cuisine from one of the region’s beloved food trucks, as well as at a gas station convenience store that he converted into his kitchen. www.andraeskitchen.com

Walla Walla shops

Walla Walla restaurants, Walla Walla Gourmet

Walla Walla Gourmet
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Walla Walla Gourmet

A shop featuring artisan meats, cheeses and produce from the region, alongside a choice assortment of local beers and wines. www.wallawallagourmet.com

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Elaine Chukan Brown
Decanter Magazine, US Expert & Wine Writer

Elaine Chukan Brown is a widely published and internationally awarded wine writer, speaker and educator. Originally from Alaska, they now live in Sonoma and specialise in climate action and social justice in wine.