Where to Eat
Restaurants in Snohomish, WA
Downtown Snohomish eats far better than a town of its size should. A handful of chef-owned rooms, a steakhouse, a bakery, a wine room in an 1901 building, and two breweries all sit within a few blocks of Historic First Street.
This is the short list we give our own guests — sorted by the meal you're trying to book.
Dinner on First Street
Reserve ahead on weekends — downtown Snohomish fills up.
Rocco Italian Steakhouse
908 First Street · in our building
Tuscan-inspired steaks and handmade pasta on the ground floor of the Union Block. The shortest walk to dinner in town, and the table we book first.
Pace Kitchen
1007 First Street · farm to table
Seasonal small plates with wine poured from the adjoining Randolph Cellars — the closest thing to a candle-lit tasting menu on First Street.
Roger's Riverview Bistro
1011 First Street · riverside
Intimate, chef-owned, and quietly excellent, with a view to the Snohomish River. Ask for a window table at dusk.
The Repp
First Street · chef-driven
Composed entrees, house-made sauces, and a proper cocktail list in a warm brick room. Dinner as an event.
The Oxford Saloon
First Street · a century-old institution
Comfort food, live music, and more than a few ghost stories in one of the oldest rooms downtown.
Lunch and Casual
Andy's Fish House
1229 First Street · Pacific Northwest
The catch of the day and famously good fish and chips, done without fuss. An easy, unhurried lunch.
Cathouse Pizza
1120 First Street · casual
Thin-crust New York-style pizza and a rotating list of craft taps — the right call after a long day of antique hunting.
Coffee and Breakfast
Snohomish Bakery at First & Union
First & Union · essentially downstairs
Pastry, a good cup, and morning light in the window, a few steps from our front door. Our default start to the day.
Grain Artisan Bakery
Snohomish · certified gluten-free
A gluten-free café and coffee bar that bakes with real care — the rare spot everyone at the table can enjoy.
Wine, Spirits, and Beer
A restored downtown has its rituals.
Velvet & Oak
Historic downtown · a restored 1901 room
An intimate, European-inspired wine room in one of First Street's oldest buildings. Low light, Old-World bottles, and our kind of evening.
Randolph Cellars
Adjoining Pace Kitchen · winery
Local wine poured at the source. Pair a tasting with dinner next door and you've planned the whole night without moving the car.
Skip Rock Distillers
Snohomish · spirits
Small-batch local spirits and a properly made cocktail. A fine first stop before dinner.
Sound to Summit Brewing
Snohomish · year-round heated patio
Seventeen house beers and seltzers, and an easy patio for an afternoon pause.
Spada Farmhouse Brewery
Snohomish · brewery
Farmhouse-style beers with real character. Worth the short hop for the setting.
Common Questions
- What is the best restaurant in Snohomish, WA?
- It depends on the night. Rocco Italian Steakhouse is the special-occasion steak and pasta room on First Street, Pace Kitchen is the seasonal farm-to-table choice, and Roger's Riverview Bistro has the river view.
- Do you need reservations for dinner in downtown Snohomish?
- On Friday and Saturday nights, yes. The downtown dining rooms are small and fill early, especially in summer and during event weekends.
- Where can you eat breakfast in Snohomish?
- Snohomish Bakery at First & Union is the walkable choice in the historic district, and Grain Artisan Bakery is a certified gluten-free café and coffee bar.
- Is there wine tasting in downtown Snohomish?
- Yes. Velvet & Oak is a wine room in a restored 1901 building, and Randolph Cellars pours its own wine beside Pace Kitchen. Skip Rock Distillers and two local breweries round out the drinks list.
- Where can you stay near the restaurants in Snohomish?
- The 908 sits directly above Rocco Italian Steakhouse at 908 First Street, within a few blocks of every restaurant on this page.
Stay on First Street
Sleep in the middle of it all
The 908 sits directly above Rocco Italian Steakhouse at 908 First Street — six restored king suites with full kitchens, a walk from every table on this page.