From prix-fixe menus to more casual fare, the Valley’s signature culinary event pairs expanded dining options with a month of food, wine, film, and beer
(WALLA WALLA, Wash.) — One of the Northwest’s most anticipated food-focused celebrations, Walla Walla Restaurant Month, returns this February to showcase the Valley’s rich agricultural bounty and award-winning culinary scene. Now in its 15th year, the monthlong event invites visitors and locals to savor seasonal flavors and chef-driven creativity at some of the region’s standout restaurants.
Long celebrated as a cradle of world-class wines, Walla Walla’s deep agricultural roots and winemaking heritage have also fostered a vibrant and innovative restaurant scene. Held each February, Walla Walla Restaurant Month highlights local restaurants, wineries, and the acclaimed chefs and winemakers who have shaped the Valley’s culinary reputation.
New for 2026, this year’s celebration debuts a refreshed format featuring three accessible price points, making it easy to experience Walla Walla’s culinary scene for any appetite or occasion. Guests can choose from three distinct dining experiences:
- Date Night ($31–$50): Chef-curated, multi-course prix-fixe menus are offered at participating restaurants, including: Brasserie Four, The Kitchen at Abeja, Salted Mill, The Marc Restaurant, Hattaway’s on Alder, Passatempo Taverna, Saffron Mediterranean Kitchen, TMACS, and Walla Walla Steak Co.
- School Night ($21–$30): Ideal for a relaxed midweek meal or casual night out with special offerings at restaurants including Reininger Winery, Hop Thief Taphouse & Kitchen, Papi’s Pizza & Pasta, and Red Monkey.
- Quick Bite ($20 or less): Perfect for casual diners and tastings, this option features a food and beverage pairing from participating restaurants, including: Abeja, DAMA Wines, The Witlof, The Stone Hut Bar & Grill, Moosie + Baha, and The Happy Wanderer.
For a complete list of participating restaurants, click HERE.
“As Walla Walla Restaurant Month returns for its 15th year, it continues to showcase why winter is a favorite and unexpected season to come to the Valley,” says Guy Glaeser, executive director of Visit Walla Walla. “This year’s expanded price points make culinary exploration more accessible than ever, highlighting the wide range of dining experiences Walla Walla’s restaurants have to offer. From carefully curated meals from award-winning chefs to casual bites perfect for the whole family, there’s something to satisfy every appetite.”
Beyond dining, a diverse lineup of culinary, arts, and wine-focused experiences throughout January and February makes winter a particularly inviting season to explore everything the Valley has to offer. Here’s what’s on tap:
- The Chamber Music Festival’s intimate winter concerts, Jan. 14–18
- Southside Snow Day on Jan. 31, when Southside Wine District wineries host a retro ski-lodge–inspired tasting.
- Also on Jan. 31, the “Almost” February Film Feast pairs locally sourced bites, wine, and culinary short films at the Gesa Power House Theatre.
- The season culminates Feb. 14 with Walla Walla BrewFest, turning downtown into a lively, walkable taproom celebrating the Pacific Northwest’s bold beers and ciders.
Whether visitors come for the food, the wine, the films, the beer, or all of the above, the slower season provides the perfect opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, intimate atmosphere while exploring everything Walla Walla has to offer.
For additional information on Walla Walla Restaurant Month or any of the Valley’s winter events, visit wallawalla.org.
About Walla Walla:
As the unofficial capital of Washington wine country, Walla Walla is home to more than 130 wineries, a nationally recognized culinary scene, access to an abundance of outdoor recreation, and an arts & entertainment scene that rivals cities many times its size. This community of just over 30,000 residents is known for many things, including its friendliness and hospitality, the quality of its wine, and, of course, the famous Walla Walla Sweet Onion. An easy and scenic four-hour drive from Seattle, Portland, or Boise, Walla Walla can also be accessed via Alaska Airlines’ daily non-stop flights from Seattle. For more information and to begin planning a trip to Walla Walla, visit www.wallawalla.org.
