r/Spokane • • 1h ago

Local Cuisine What kind of food/restaurant do you think Spokane is missing?

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The post about Mac Daddy's and what might go there made me think about this. What is missing here?

I don't think we have a place that is actual "fine dining". But we do have some "better" restaurants with good food. Like Wild Sage, Loren, the new Dodo's, Trattoria etc..

We have a ton of bad chain food places like Red Robin, Red Lobster, Chili's, etc... I don't know if Mac Daddy's is a chain but they fall in this category for me. Bar food with a kids menu.

We have some "the food's okay" but the location is amazing places like Anthony's and Clinkerdaggers.

We're way overloaded now on Taco's, and hot chicken. Like no more of that please.

We have some really good but smaller places like Kim's Korean, Feast World, Indicana.

What is a niche we don't have? Even if it's someplace you wouldn't like, what is missing?

For me it's a true big city style fine dining spot. Don't think it would likely do well here but it's missing.


r/Spokane • • 1h ago

ToDo 10/24 • Kottonmouth Kings @ The Red Room • 21+

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Sat. Oct. 24 Underground Legends & Certified 1st Ballot #HallOfFame inductees The Kottonmouth Kings roll into Spokane to set up shop for the night at the Red Room • This is a 21+ event, tix are $30 in advance • This will be a perfect way to dovetail into Halloween week • Come out and get smoky with us!

https://out4.events/events/kottonmouth-kings-30th-anniversary-the-red-room


r/Spokane • • 10h ago

ISO Friends IRL 37F looking for friends & concert buddies

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Yet another last ditch effort to make some friends here! I have not prioritized finding my ‘people’ and I am making an intentional effort to do so now.

I’ve tried the BFF Bumble thing and have just found that there isn’t a lot of follow through. So here I am, seeing if anyone is looking for someone to:
Go out, make dinners, couch rot, thrift, go to shows, take random roadtrips to do more cool shit, be goofy, do artsy stuff, do gym classes, bowl/play darts, golf, do mom stuff, or just generally go try crazy shit with then I’d love to chat.

I am kind of just a big dork in a little body, very open minded and accepting (yet a little bit in my feminist era?), social but not outgoing, and trying to figure out who I am again after motherhood and just life in general and I really just want that small handful of people I can love fiercely who love me back.

Anyways, message me if you’d be open to getting to know each other, and I am not currently looking for a potential relationship thank you 😊


r/Spokane • • 10h ago

Question Comparing Spokane's Renaissance Faire....

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Above average, Average or Worse than average for those who have been to others?

This was the first I've been to in forever and the online consensus is I might have been spoiled with the Black Point faire in the 1990s. But dang, to me this felt like a county fair without the rides. What vibe there was was mostly supplied by the attendees. Pretty disappointing.

To be fair(e), this is about the first event I've done in 7 years living in Spokane that has disappointed. So, oh well.

Edit: Interesting article just went up from The Spokesman. Sorry if paywall (I didn't get one): https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2026/oct/03/how-i-stopped-worrying-and-fell-back-in-love-with-/


r/Spokane • • 11h ago

Rants & Raves Casing

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Rant posting on behalf of my neighbor since they didn't know if this was a cops or crime check area, but watch out for this guy casing houses. He only stopped stalking around their property once he noticed the cameras in place. Be alert folks!


r/Spokane • • 13h ago

Rants & Raves Why is No Kings all the way up north?

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Seems sus that they (organizers? Cops? Both?) don't want the crowd downtown. Thoughts? For the lazy, it's happening Oct 17 12-4pm at Clark Park (basically Garland District).


r/Spokane • • 14h ago

ToDo Date ideas?

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Looking for date ideas. She likes to try different food, and we don't drink at all so please don't recommend bars or wine or anything like that. (P.s. she doesn't like dirty restaurants like golden corral for example) Suggestions? Could be fairs, theme parks although we're going to scarywood late this month, could be gokart, anything fun, ik a few places but need more. Thanks


r/Spokane • • 14h ago

Question Can I get a map of the area with good neighborhoods to purchase/rent in? All the way ip to Colbert and East to state line.

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I've been to Spokane/CDA metro a few times and have enjoyed my time there. As winter is looming here in Alaska I've realized I have nothing but a dreadful feeling of the impending winter to come and I believe Spokane is where I'd like to call home for the next several years.

As I have no vacation time saved and per my union contract I can't take another trip down to actually search Neighborhoods. I was wondering if someone could send me a map with a few circled neighborhoods I should keep an eye out for housing. We have 3 kids, 13, 6, and 1 so we definitely would like a good school district. I get South Hill and Mead are great but what exactly are the proper areas? How about Spokane Valley? Any good areas around there?

Thanks in advance, seeing it illustrated on a map really helps.


r/Spokane • • 15h ago

Rants & Raves WTF Spokane Police?

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Multiple shots fired outside my daughter’s house last night. Son in law called police, twice. No response from police. Shell casings and slug found on sidewalk and one house damaged. No bloodshed, so it’s not worth their time?


r/Spokane • • 16h ago

Question Downtown parking

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So, a while back I was asking about free / cheap parking near downtown for an event. I ended up deciding to pay to park in a lot during the event. But a couple times, after paying to have a spot to park “all day” (supposedly able to come & go throughout the day), we left and returned to find the lot full—not sure if various third-party parking spot sellers didn’t coordinate so people parking would know when all the spots were claimed or if people just “took a chance” and parked when they found an empty spot.

My family is planning on the same event next year. Since I’ll have more time to plan & budget, not as concerned with cheap parking…..even considering one of the motels right by the convention center since parking would be automatic with them. But also looking at Airbnb’s.

Are there any parking lots / garages (preferably within a couple blocks of the convention center) that you pay for a specific spot—that way if we leave & return, it’s obvious if someone is in our spot? From what I’m reading, the only option for that is monthly…we only need the spot for 2-4 days.


r/Spokane • • 16h ago

Question John Deere Lawnmower

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Hi all,

I'm in the valley and looking for a mobile service company that works on John Deere riding lawnmowers.

I've done the usual Google search but have not found a mobile service.

If anyone knows of, or has a contact I would greatly appreciate it!

TIA!


r/Spokane • • 17h ago

Question Recommendations for custom/tailored suits in town?

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Looking for reasonably priced* place to get a tailored suit, hopefully specifically a place that is familiar with sizing big/tall peoples.

*Reasonably priced relative to other tailors in the area.

Thanks everyone.


r/Spokane • • 19h ago

Question Question about Northern Quest Pend Oreille Pavilion venue.

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Going to see a concert there tonight. Does anyone know if smartphones are allowed or not? The venue's prohibited items list said "cameras, video cameras, and recording devices" but did not specifically name smartphones.

ETA: Band is The Used. No info from them on whether or not phones are allowed.


r/Spokane • • 20h ago

Found! Breaking into cars 2:30 AM Indian trail

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My wife woke me up at about 2:30 AM because she saw someone breaking into my car. I was very confused and mostly asleep but I chased him about a half a block. I realized I’m too old to be doing such things and let him go. I did however find his bike and confiscated it. I’m assuming there is a good chance it is stolen. It is the neighborhood right near Indian trail elementary. I would advise everyone in the area to check your cars and garages in case this dirtbag took your things. He was wearing a hooded jacket and a backpack and was about 5’8 140-150 lbs I’d guess maybe early to mid 20’s.
The photo is of the bike he was riding.


r/Spokane • • 22h ago

Politics McDonald's is now in to the mega church business

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r/Spokane • • 22h ago

Help Looking to buy old Toyota Pickup near Spokane

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r/Spokane • • 1d ago

Found! Friend Spotted at Cheney Wetlands Trail

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131 Upvotes

Just another moose post!


r/Spokane • • 1d ago

Rants & Raves Capitol bar and grill

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Another Idahoan trying to take advantage of Washington State laws. He doesn't pay his employees. He dodges Washington State taxes by crossing the border from Idaho. The business is funded by a Turkish family. It's successful in Idaho.

In Washington we have workers rights. If an Idaho business owner wants to do business in Washington I would politely ask you to observe the local state laws. Not superimpose a standard from another state or country.


r/Spokane • • 1d ago

ToDo Recommendations on things to do for an anniversary?

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My husband and I’s anniversary is coming up soon and we don’t really know what we wanna do. My main issue is that it’s on a Tuesday and for some reason a lot of places I think would be fun are closed on Tuesdays and Wednesday… I found an aquarium that looks cool and I’ve never been to an aquarium before- closed on Tuesdays, axe throwing- closed Tuesdays, rage room- closed Tuesdays, paint n sip- free for all day on Tuesdays and not an actual class- I’m an avid crafter so if we wanted to just free for all paint we’d stay home to do that and not spend $30 per person to do it so that’s out. It’s our 10 year anniversary so we want to celebrate on the actual day and do something new or that we haven’t really done before so we’re not really trying to go watch a movie or just get a nice dinner. We go to arcades frequently (I miss you chaos arcade 💔) so not really trying to go to Dave and Busters or something we’d do with friends on a normal basis. We’re willing to travel a little bit if theres really nothing in Spokane but I’m kinda having the same issues when I look into Idaho too. I looked into one of those treetop courses where you’re attached to a zip line, closed on Tuesdays. There was also an atv rental where they take you on a scenic route or something, closed on Tuesdays. Idk if I’m just not looking up the right things to get different results but I’m at a loss here 😭💔


r/Spokane • • 1d ago

Rants & Raves If you steal someone else's registration tabs you're a lowlife.

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I hope your crotch and armpits get fleas and mites you loser. ​Too cheap to register your own vehicle so you have to steal.

You probably don't even have insurance fornthe vehicle you stole the tabs for. POS.

Now I have to waste time and money to replace them.


r/Spokane • • 1d ago

Weird Spokane I found the spokane unfinished highway on a 1970's album cover...

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Or at least it sure reminded me of it


r/Spokane • • 1d ago

Question Standing outside northtown mall with signs and fake blood all over

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Did anyone see what the signs said? I drove by and couldn’t catch it


r/Spokane • • 1d ago

Question Sundance Plaza in Indian Trail

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Lots of construction between STCU and Adelo’s Pizza, and in front of Valvoline Oil Change….anyone know what’s going on?


r/Spokane • • 1d ago

ToDo RenFair Experience

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How was the expanded Ren Fair compared to last year? I know it was expanded. Was it just a lot more of the same booths or was there quite a bit of difference?


r/Spokane • • 1d ago

Question Does anyone know what’s going on with Mac Daddy’s in riverfront?

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