Art Chowder January | February 2018, Issue 13 | Page 56

Restaurant at
Hotel RL
this is not your typical hotel bar food
By Chandler Baird | spokaneeats.net
N
estled inside the seemingly endless Hotel RL by Red Lion, along
the Spokane River and Centennial Trail, is a hidden foodie gem. The
Restaurant at Hotel RL is a contemporary space that doesn’t take itself
too seriously, with mismatched chairs and chalkboard walls sporting
lively drawings and quotes. Hotel RL recently renovated their lobby
and restaurant area and it is incredible. Think glamping meets Pier
One, but better and more true to our unique Spokane vibe.
In addition to the updated aesthetic, their restaurant, aptly named The
Restaurant at Hotel RL, is entirely new and inspired by local produce
and flavors. With this new menu, you can expect a lot of citrus, bright
colors, and the incorporation of more fruits and vegetables. Don’t
worry if fruits and veggies aren’t your thing, they also have some
hearty dishes like “Grown up Mac & Cheese” and a variety of “Street
Tacos.” Let’s just say, this is not your typical hotel bar food.
We tried a lot of food and each dish left us awed and
wanting more, but some of my favorites included the
“Roasted Root Hummus,” “Honey Sriracha Brussels
Sprouts,” “The Hangover Biscuit Sandwich,” and the
“WA Cookie Skillet” topped with ice cream from Mary
Lou’s Milk Bottle.