Best Tri-Cities restaurants? These spots had most bookings in August, OpenTable says
It’s easier than ever to get a restaurant reservation.
Most eateries utilize booking sites including Resy and OpenTable that let patrons conveniently book tables from their phones.
In early September, OpenTable released the latest edition of its monthly Diners’ Choice rankings for Tri-Cities.
The online reservation platform highlighted the local restaurants with the most bookings — and the best reviews — in August, focusing on popular eateries in Benton County.
The entry for each restaurant includes an average price per person plus a rating based on reviews from OpenTable users.
Here’s which local hotspots made the list:
Which Tri-Cities restaurants get most reservations? LU LU leads list
- Location: 606 Columbia Point Drive, Richland
- Price: $30 and under
- OpenTable rating: 4.5 stars out of five
With indoor and outdoor seating options that offer stunning views of the Columbia River, it’s no surprise Tri-Cities staple LU LU Craft Bar and Kitchen ranked first on OpenTable’s list of the most booked local restaurants in August.
LU LU offers farm-to-table American fare prepared daily from scratch including steaks, salads, burgers and pasta.
Anthony’s and Budd’s Broiler serve steak, seafood with river views
- Location: 550 Columbia Point Drive, Richland
- Price: $30 and under
- OpenTable rating: 4.6 stars
The Anthony’s Restaurants chain is a Pacific Northwest must, showcasing locally-sourced seafood paired with local produce.
The chain’s Tri-Cities location, which serves up prawns, halibut and seafood pasta, joins LU LU on the river near the Columbia Point Marina.
- Location: 450 Columbia Point Drive, Richland:
- Price: $30 and under
- OpenTable rating: 4.8 stars
Falling under the Anthony’s Restaurants umbrella, Budd’s Broilers focuses on the steakhouse experience with high-quality steak cuts, seafood, local produce and regional wine options.
Like Anthony’s, the eatery offers waterfront views with deck and dining room options. It ranked fourth on OpenTable’s list.
Japanese steakhouse has hibachi-style dinners, full bar
- Location: 2522 Queensgate Drive, Richland
- Price: $31 to $50
- OpenTable rating: 4.4 stars
At Fujiyama’s Japanese Steak House, steak, seafood and more are prepared in front of diners at hibachi grill tables. There’s also a full bar.
The restaurant’s menu includes fried rice, tempura and yakisoba, as well as plenty of specialty cocktails.
New Columbia Point restaurant serves Latin American food
- Location: 592 Columbia Point Drive, Richland
- Price: $31 to $50
- OpenTable rating: 4.3 stars
The latest dining option along the river off Columbia Point, Perch Cantina offers elevated Mexican and Latin American cuisine with farm-to-table roots. Try nachos, the quesaburger or various taco options.
The restaurant’s long list of specialty cocktails can be enjoyed inside or outside, just like sister restaurant LU LU.
Winery’s Mediterranean restaurant has tapas, live music
- Location: 844 Tulip Lane, Richland
- Price: $31 to $50
- OpenTable rating: 4.7 stars
Pairing fine dining with estate wines in a Mediterranean atmosphere, Taverna Tagaris has the perfect date night vibe.
Sit inside while enjoying tapas, flatbreads or elevated entrees, or head outside to snack and sip by the fountain. Musicians play outside on occasion, with enough room for patrons to dance.
All-you-can-eat Brazilian food in Kennewick
- Location: 8418 West Gage Blvd., Kennewick
- Price: $31 to $50
- OpenTable rating: 4.8 stars
Boiada Brazilian Grill’s owners came from Brazil to offer traditional churrascaria cuisine in Kennewick.
The all-you-can-eat dining concept offers prime meats and a salad bar. Customers can use red and green table markers to signal if they’d like to keep eating.
Martini bar serves cocktails at Columbia Center mall
- Location: 1321 North Columbia Center Blvd., Kennewick
- Price: $30 and under
- OpenTable rating: 4.5 stars
Twigs is an elegant bistro chain with specialty seasonal cocktails and varied American cuisine including salads, pizzas and handheld options.
Tri-Cities’ location is inside the Columbia Center mall.
Food and drink options at The Lodge at Columbia Point
- Location: 530 Columbia Point Drive, Richland
- Price: $31 to $50
- OpenTable rating: 4.5 stars
Drumheller’s Food and Drink is in The Lodge at Columbia Point, a popular Richland hotel.
The riverside restaurant offers seasonal American menus with an expansive wine list, making it an excellent choice for brunch and dinner.
Rustic Richland wine bar has patio with events
- Location: 1970 Keene Road, Richland
- Price: $30 and under
- OpenTable rating: 4.3 stars
A wine bar with a rustic vibe, 3 Eyed Fish offers varied American cuisine and casual eats. Its large patio is home to live music and events during the summer.