Where to Eat
The Best 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 walkable blocks of Historic First Street.
We live above it all at 908 First Street — this is the list we hand our own guests, with walk times from our front door, sorted by the meal you're trying to book.
Snohomish restaurants at a glance
| Where | Go For | Walk from The 908 |
|---|---|---|
| Rocco Italian Steakhouse | Steak & handmade pasta | Downstairs |
| Snohomish Bakery | Breakfast & pastry | 1 min |
| The Oxford Saloon | Comfort food & live music | 1 min |
| Pace Kitchen | Farm-to-table small plates | 1 min |
| Roger's Riverview Bistro | Chef-owned, river view | 1 min |
| The Repp | Chef-driven dinners | 2 min |
| Cathouse Pizza | NY-style pizza & craft taps | 3 min |
| Andy's Fish House | Fish & chips, PNW catch | 4 min |
| Velvet & Oak | Wine room, 1901 building | 1 min |
| Skip Rock Distillers | Small-batch spirits | 5 min |
Walk times are estimates from 908 First Street — most of downtown Snohomish is a few flat blocks.
Dinner on First Street
Reserve ahead on weekends — downtown Snohomish fills up fast on Friday and Saturday nights.
Rocco Italian Steakhouse
908 First Street · in our building · steak & handmade pasta
Tuscan-inspired steaks and handmade pasta on the ground floor of the Union Block. The shortest walk to dinner in town — you can be downstairs and seated in moments. The table we book first for our own guests.
Pace Kitchen
1007 First Street · farm to table · 1-minute walk
Seasonal small plates built on Snohomish Valley farms, with wine poured from the adjoining Randolph Cellars. The closest thing to a candle-lit tasting menu on First Street — book the window seats if you can.
Roger's Riverview Bistro
1011 First Street · riverside · 1-minute walk
Intimate, chef-owned, and quietly excellent, with a view to the Snohomish River. Ask for a window table at dusk when the light comes down the valley.
The Repp
First Street · chef-driven · 2-minute walk
Composed entrees, house-made sauces, and a proper cocktail list in a warm brick room. Dinner as an event — a local favorite that draws diners from Everett and beyond.
The Oxford Saloon
First Street · a century-old institution · 1-minute walk
Comfort food, live music on weekends, and more than a few ghost stories in one of the oldest rooms downtown. The Snohomish institution everyone ends up in at least once.
Lunch and Casual
Andy's Fish House
1229 First Street · Pacific Northwest · 4-minute walk
The catch of the day and famously good fish and chips, done without fuss. An easy, unhurried lunch between antique shops.
Cathouse Pizza
1120 First Street · casual · 3-minute walk
Thin-crust New York-style pizza and a rotating list of craft taps — the right call after a long day of antique hunting.
The Cabbage Patch
Snohomish · long-running local favorite · short drive
A Snohomish institution for hearty, unpretentious plates — one of the most searched restaurant names in town, and worth the few minutes off First Street.
Trails End Taphouse
Snohomish · taphouse · short drive
A big local tap list and pub plates near the Centennial Trail — the natural stop after a walk or ride on the trail.
Coffee and Breakfast
Snohomish Bakery at First & Union
First & Union · essentially downstairs · 1-minute walk
Pastry, a good cup, and morning light in the window, a few steps from our front door. Our default start to the day — arrive early on weekends.
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, whatever their diet.
Wine, Spirits, and Beer
A restored downtown has its rituals.
Velvet & Oak
Historic downtown · a restored 1901 room · 1-minute walk
An intimate, European-inspired wine room in one of First Street's oldest buildings. Low light, Old-World bottles, and our kind of evening. Guests who book The 908 direct receive a Passport Club membership and a free tasting here.
Randolph Cellars
Adjoining Pace Kitchen · winery · 1-minute walk
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 · 5-minute walk
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 · farmhouse ales
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. The Oxford Saloon is the century-old local institution.
- 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, during event weekends, and around the holidays. Weeknights are usually walk-in friendly.
- Can you walk to restaurants in downtown Snohomish?
- Yes — that's the point of the historic district. Nearly every restaurant on this page sits within a five-minute walk of each other along First Street and the adjoining blocks. Free public street parking is available nearby along First Street and surrounding blocks. The property does not have a private parking lot.
- 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 five-minute walk of every restaurant on this page — six restored king suites with full kitchens.
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.