Top Pick | Valley Cafe

The Valley Cafe in Ellensburg, Wash. Friday, May 6, 2011.

105 W. Third Ave., Ellensburg
The Ellensburg dining institution dates back to the 1930s. While the restaurant still maintains its 1930s Art Deco style, the restaurant has changed with the times.

One of the cafe’s biggest draws is its wine selection — it offers more than 250 different wines, primarily from the Pacific Northwest.

The menu changes seasonally and is driven by local and regional offerings, such as salmon.

While the restaurant prides on offering the finest food in the area, it tries to keep prices within reason —  entrees range from $6.95 for a child-size pasta dish — yes, adults can order it — to $26.95.

Open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

The restaurant is closed between 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday. 509-925-3050, www.valleycafeellensburg.com.