Deciding where to dine in a place like Walla Walla is no easy task. Although it was recently ranked America’s Best Wine Region for 2020 by USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, this thriving city is just as famous for its food. But — and we cannot stress this enough — you will regret it if you don’t enjoy a meal from Hattaway’s on Alder during your visit. Not only is the cuisine fantastic, but the service is phenomenal.

Hattaway’s on Alder is located, as you may have guessed, on Alder Street in Walla Walla.

Hattaway’s on Alder / Facebook The eatery opened in 2018, instantly earning its popularity with locals and tourists alike.

The restaurant is owned by Richard and Lindsay Hattaway, a kind-hearted couple from Alabama with a passion for delicious food and hospitality.

Hattaway’s on Alder / Facebook Ask any business owner in Walla Walla about this place and they will have nothing but praise for these two.

Richard Hattaway learned to be a chef at the Art Institute of Atlanta and learned the proper way to cure and smoke meats during his time in the South.

Hattaway’s on Alder / Facebook Lindsay is equally as talented in the kitchen – in fact, the two met at a restaurant where she was his sous chef.

The restaurant is warm and welcoming, offering both indoor and outdoor seating.

Hattaway’s on Alder / Facebook You’ll see people dressed casually and people dressed to the nines here, and everyone will feel right at home. But if you’d like to be seated in this elegant private room, you’ll definitely need a reservation.

While the menu here is inspired by Southern cuisine as well as food from the Southwest, it also has a local twist.

Hattaway’s on Alder / Facebook Whenever possible, they use ingredients from right here in the Pacific Northwest. There are the BBQ Chips, which consist of smoked pork shoulder, house chips, bamalina bbq sauce, and pickled peppers. They are somehow even tastier than they look.

The food here is truly delightful, and you can’t go wrong with anything on the menu.

Hattaway’s on Alder / Facebook And if you imbibe, take a look at the cocktail list. While the wine list here is exceptional (and lengthy), the cocktails are a great way to begin (or end) your meal.

Hattaway’s on Alder is currently open daily for dinner from 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. and on Saturdays and Sundays for brunch from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Hattaway’s on Alder / Facebook They’re also offering takeout, which you can easily order online.

Hattaway’s on Alder is both delicious and popular. If you’d like to go, make a reservation so you’re guaranteed a table.

Hattaway’s on Alder / Facebook

The eatery opened in 2018, instantly earning its popularity with locals and tourists alike.

Ask any business owner in Walla Walla about this place and they will have nothing but praise for these two.

Lindsay is equally as talented in the kitchen – in fact, the two met at a restaurant where she was his sous chef.

You’ll see people dressed casually and people dressed to the nines here, and everyone will feel right at home. But if you’d like to be seated in this elegant private room, you’ll definitely need a reservation.

Whenever possible, they use ingredients from right here in the Pacific Northwest. There are the BBQ Chips, which consist of smoked pork shoulder, house chips, bamalina bbq sauce, and pickled peppers. They are somehow even tastier than they look.

And if you imbibe, take a look at the cocktail list. While the wine list here is exceptional (and lengthy), the cocktails are a great way to begin (or end) your meal.

They’re also offering takeout, which you can easily order online.

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Address: Hattaway’s on Alder, 125 W Alder St, Walla Walla, WA 99362, USA