Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Kennewick area by diners
Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Kennewick area by diners
Fine dining in the United States isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; these days, it's all about cutting-edge culinary experiences.
Although steakhouses have defined fine dining in America since the 19th century, that started to change in the mid-1990s. Elite chefs like Thomas Keller and his three-Michelin-starred restaurant, French Laundry, unearthed a whole different kind of tasting experience (with 40 courses), and a new age of fine dining was born. Soon, prix fixe meals鈥攁 French style of serving with a set menu鈥攂ecame the norm for fine dining in the U.S.
Between the rise of chefs' tasting menus and consumers' continued desire to have diverse culinary experiences, the restaurants that grace the pages of top-tier restaurant reviewers like Zagat or the Michelin Guide look very different today than they did 30 years ago. Restaurant goers aren't just looking for high-quality food. They want the type of menu that will tell a story. They want creative ingredients they've never tried before. They want to be transported into a whole new world.
With so many innovative menus and restaurant experiences popping up across America, it can be challenging to choose where to go for a special evening. compiled a list of the highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Kennewick area using data from . Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself.
Only businesses with at least five reviews and at least level 2 pricing (i.e., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of June 25, 2025.
Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!
#20. The Dugout
- Rating: 2.6/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7111 Burden Blvd. Pasco, Washington
- Categories: Sports Bars, Karaoke, American
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#19. Sterling's Famous
- Rating: 3.1/5 (236 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 890 George Washington Way Richland, Washington
- Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses, Cocktail Bars
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#18. IHOP
- Rating: 3.2/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6511 West Canal Drive Kennewick, Washington
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American, Burgers
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#17. Sterling's Restaurant
- Rating: 3.2/5 (179 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2500 Queensgate Drive Richland, Washington
- Categories: Seafood, Salad, Steakhouses
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#16. CG Public House and Catering
- Rating: 3.3/5 (166 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9221 West Clearwater Ave. Kennewick, Washington
- Categories: New American, Breakfast & Brunch, Venues & Event Spaces
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#15. The Original Pancake House
- Rating: 3.4/5 (203 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3717 Plaza Way Kennewick, Washington
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
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#14. Magills Restaurant & Catering
- Rating: 3.4/5 (362 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3214 Road 68 Pasco, Washington
- Categories: American, Comfort Food, Breakfast & Brunch
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#13. Tagaris Winery & Taverna Tagaris
- Rating: 3.4/5 (261 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 844 Tulip Lane Richland, Washington
- Categories: Wineries, Mediterranean
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#12. Hops n Drops
- Rating: 3.4/5 (202 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2675 Queensgate Drive Richland, Washington
- Categories: New American, Burgers
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#11. Anthony's HomePort Columbia Point
- Rating: 3.5/5 (426 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 550 Columbia Point Drive Richland, Washington
- Categories: Seafood
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#10. Budd's Broiler
- Rating: 3.6/5 (259 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 450 Columbia Point Drive Richland, Washington
- Categories: Steakhouses
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#9. Drumheller's Food & Drink
- Rating: 3.8/5 (115 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 530 Columbia Point Drive Richland, Washington
- Categories: New American
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#8. LU LU Craft Bar + Kitchen
- Rating: 3.8/5 (862 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 606 Columbia Point Drive Richland, Washington
- Categories: Bars, Breakfast & Brunch, American
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#7. Twigs Bistro and Martini Bar
- Rating: 3.9/5 (370 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1321 North Columbia Center Blvd. Ste 901A Kennewick, Washington
- Categories: Bars, New American
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#6. Monterosso's Italian Restaurant
- Rating: 3.9/5 (169 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1026 Lee Blvd. Richland, Washington
- Categories: Italian, Steakhouses, Seafood
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#5. Nikko Japanese Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (191 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5025 North Road 68 Ste B&C Ste B&C Pasco, Washington
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Salad
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#4. Stick+Stone Wood-Fired Pizza
- Rating: 4.1/5 (415 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3027 Duportail St. Richland, Washington
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#3. The Bradley
- Rating: 4.1/5 (161 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 404 Bradley Blvd. Ste 106 Richland, Washington
- Categories: Tapas Bars, Bars
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#2. Greek Islands Cuisine
- Rating: 4.5/5 (360 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 600 Gage Blvd. Richland, Washington
- Categories: Greek, Pizza
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#1. Europa Italian & Spanish Cuisine
- Rating: 4.7/5 (217 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2459 South Union Place Ste 110 Kennewick, Washington
- Categories: Italian, Spanish
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 319 metros.
