Are you lucky enough to be living at or visiting someone at The Gallery At Spokane, a luxury senior living community in Spokane, Washington? If so, chances are you enjoy the finer things in life, including a great meal. While The Gallery has a fine dining room worthy of any five-star restaurant, it’s always fun to go out to eat at a new place. This post will give you some of the best restaurants for seniors and their loved ones near The Gallery at Spokane. You may just discover your newest favorite restaurant!
Choosing a Senior-Friendly Restaurant
While younger people may enjoy the noisy bar scene, seniors are typically looking for something different in a restaurant. When choosing a restaurant, you may want to consider:
- Noise level and ambiance. Are you looking for a lively haunt with music and crowds? Or are you more interested in a quieter, more refined atmosphere? For seniors with hearing loss, a noisy or crowded restaurant can make conversation extremely difficult. Consider the noise level and ambiance of a restaurant before making your decision.
- Dietary needs, allergies, and food sensitivities. Do you or your senior loved one have any dietary needs or restrictions? Seniors with high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, or other conditions may need to follow a particular diet to maintain their health.
- Accessibility. Seniors with mobility challenges may need to consider the accessibility of the restaurant. Wheelchair users, for example, may need an ADA compliant restaurant entrance and wider spacing between tables. Those who use walkers or canes may have similar accessibility needs.
- Parking. Like any city, parking can be a challenge in Spokane. If you plan to drive to a restaurant, and aren’t looking for a long walk, check to see if the restaurant has their own parking lot. Otherwise, you might want to take an Uber or taxi to drop you off outside the restaurant, and avoid parking issues entirely.
We will include a note about each of these considerations for the restaurants we review. Keep reading to find out some of the best senior-friendly restaurants in Spokane!
Best Restaurants for Seniors near The Gallery at Spokane
These are some of the best Spokane establishments, from newcomers on the scene to age-old favorites. Enjoy your culinary adventure!
Wild Sage Bistro
If you’re looking for a true fine dining experience with upscale American options, don’t miss Wild Sage Bistro. This highly rated establishment is known for their Yukon Taquitos, a unique appetizer featuring yukon potatoes, white cheddar, chile lime sauce, avocado, and salted cabbage. Diners report the restaurant has great ambiance and is pretty quiet, especially if you avoid peak times. They are able to meet all dietary needs, with the entire menu able to be made gluten-free, as well as vegetarian and vegan options. The restaurant is street level (no stairs) and ADA compliant. Paid parking is available in a neighboring parking lot. Wild Sage is a popular choice, so reservations are recommended.
Anthony’s at Spokane Falls
The ambiance at Anthony’s is truly remarkable. It overlooks Spokane Falls, making for a really special dining experience. You can even eat outside on a glass-railed platform right over the river! The food is classic and highly rated, with an emphasis on steak and seafood. The restaurant has gluten-free options and healthy choices as well. Anthony’s is wheelchair accessible, and has free private parking, as well as several paid lots nearby. Online reservations are available, and recommended.
Luna
Luna offers a welcoming, intimate dining experience with wood-fired pizza, soups and salads, and seafood, steak, and pasta entrees. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible and ADA compliant, and there’s something for everyone on the menu. It is in a quiet location with a chic cafe feel, and parking is easy and plentiful. Reviewers say it might just have the best food in Spokane!
Tomato Street
Tomato Street has been a Spokane establishment since 1994. Specializing in brick oven pizza and American-Italian food, this is a great place to visit with grandkids or younger relatives–or just for the young at heart. The atmosphere is fun and funky, the servers wear silly hats, the portions are generous, and the food is delicious! The restaurant is ADA compliant, with wide passageways, plenty of room for larger groups, and no stairs. Parking is easy to find in the large adjoining parking lot, and the atmosphere is fun and vibrant without being too loud and rowdy. It may not be the best place to visit if you’re on a diet, but they do have gluten-free and vegetarian options, and salads on the menu offer some lighter options.
House of Brunch
Looking for a good brunch spot? You’ve found it. House of Brunch does breakfast and lunch better than anyone else in Spokane. They’re open from 7am to 3pm seven days a week, and serve up delicious delicacies like the world’s fanciest chicken and waffles, cinnamon rolls (served flaming with Grand Marnier), and short rib eggs Benedict. The French Omelette features a flat iron steak, the biscuits and gravy feature fois gras–this is not your average brunch. It’s a fun place to try with friends and family! The restaurant is accessible, there is a nearby parking garage, and the menu has something for everyone. You may want to note, however, that this lively gathering place can be on the louder side.
We hope you enjoy a few of the best restaurants for seniors near The Gallery at Spokane! Considering senior living? The Gallery is just one of Stellar’s many resort-style senior living communities. Tour one near you today!
