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Canyon River Grill, Ellensburg, WA

Canyon River Grill

4.9
4.9
637 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
The Canyon River Grill is the only restaurant in the Yakima Canyon offering local cuisine and beautiful views. Located inside Red's Fly Shop and just feet from the Yakima River, The Canyon River Grill serves gourmet food and wine and a feeling of intimacy and adventure. Whether you're coming for lunch after fishing the Yakima or celebrating a special occasion, your experience with us will be unforgettable.

Reservations are ALWAYS preferred.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Cajun, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Fri–Sun 11:00–16:00 Dinner Mon, Thu 17:00–20:00 Fri–Sun 16:00–20:00
  • Phone number
    (509) 933-2309
  • Website
    https://www.canyonrivergrill.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Kevin Davis
  • Catering
    Please inquire about catering to Events@CanyonRiver.net
  • Private party facilities
    Please inquire about private Dinners to Events@CanyonRiver.net
  • Location
    14706 State Route 821, Ellensburg, WA 98926
  • Area
    Ellensburg
  • Cross Street
    State Route 821 (aka Canyon Road)
  • Parking details
    Please park in front of Red's Fly Shop.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 637 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    American

  • East of Seattle

    Best Overall

  • East of Seattle

    Best Food

  • East of Seattle

    Best Service

  • East of Seattle

    Best Ambience

  • East of Seattle

    Best Value

  • East of Seattle

    Healthy

  • East of Seattle

    Hot spot

  • East of Seattle

    Great for outdoor dining

  • East of Seattle

    Great for scenic views

  • East of Seattle

    Good for special occasions

  • East of Seattle

    Lively

  • East of Seattle

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Canyon River Grill offers an exceptional dining experience in a scenic river canyon. Guests rave about the "amazing food," including standout seafood and meats, crafted with "fresh local ingredients." The service is "outstanding," and the atmosphere is "beautiful." Ideal for special occasions and everyday enjoyment, it's a must-visit destination.

637 Reviews

  1. Katie

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a table of 6 and all of our meals were outstanding! We had great service and overall, a great experience to kick off the holiday madness! Highly recommend the Scallops puttanesca, the best meal I have ever had in Ellensburg!

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  2. Debbie

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been here quite a few times and always enjoy the atmosphere, food and service is always fantastic.

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  3. George

    VIP

    Seattle

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and the service is like no other in eastern washington. We’ve been coming for many years and it gets better every time.

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  4. Frank

    Seattle

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was not what I’d expected; menus laid on the table, water brought to the table in a larger container and left for us to pour. Waiter wasn’t able to answer a question regarding the ingredients in my meal and once stumped, he looked at the menu said “the other items aren’t listed” and left it at that. Food was excellent!

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  5. Jarrod

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The waitress was exceptional and the food was just as good. Bluefin tuna was amazing and my wife loved the steelhead. We will definitely be back.

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  6. Colin

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great dining experience last night. Our server was attentive and on point as well as being warm and engaging. Food was excellent as usual. Oysters on the half shell appetizer was wonderful (excellent mignonette, too). I was particularly impressed by the quality of my seared yellowfin tuna. Seriously melt in mouth silky. Table mates loved the halibut and chips and the black truffle pasta with seared scallops (which were perfect). Love Canyon River Grill and look forward to our next special meal and evening there.

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  7. Julia

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you Canyon River for an excellent experience! Our server, second to none! With past years in the food industry I’d say she is at the top in service… we felt very comfortable and well taken care. So much so you’d think we were the only patrons in the dining room! Reservation was Sunday the 24 th, 2 pm ( my apologies, I did not retain her name)

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  8. James

    VIP

    Washington DC

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful food, generously portioned. Fabulous desserts.

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  9. Jenna

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot on the river, beautiful scenery and the service was fantastic. Get reservations because the dinning area is small.

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  10. Joe

    Seattle

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food. Perfect Saturday afternoon “date” lunch spot. No crowd, delicious appetizers, entrees, and dessert. Tasty N/A drinks. Service was friendly and reliable. Will return.

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Canyon River Grill is rated 4.9 stars by 637 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Canyon River Grill

14706 State Route 821, Ellensburg, WA 98926

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    State Route 821 (aka Canyon Road)
  • Area
    Ellensburg
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Fri–Sun 11:00–16:00 Dinner Mon, Thu 17:00–20:00 Fri–Sun 16:00–20:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Cajun, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Please park in front of Red's Fly Shop.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Kevin Davis
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.canyonrivergrill.com/
  • Phone number
    (509) 933-2309
  • Catering
    Please inquire about catering to Events@CanyonRiver.net
  • Private party facilities
    Please inquire about private Dinners to Events@CanyonRiver.net
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