Guidebook for North Bend
Food Scene
This casual restaurant and bar serves ribs, steaks and burgers that will delight the carnivores among you. For those otherwise inclined, there are several tasty salads on the menu. Homemade dessert.
6 locals recommend
The Riverbend Cafe
14303 436th Ave SEThis casual restaurant and bar serves ribs, steaks and burgers that will delight the carnivores among you. For those otherwise inclined, there are several tasty salads on the menu. Homemade dessert.
If you are a Twin Peaks person, this is the place where you can find damn fine coffee and cherry pie, along with an astonishing array of hamburgers, shakes, and fries. Bring your camera.
32 locals recommend
Twede's Cafe
137 W North Bend WayIf you are a Twin Peaks person, this is the place where you can find damn fine coffee and cherry pie, along with an astonishing array of hamburgers, shakes, and fries. Bring your camera.
This 5-star hotel, the site of must-see Snoqualmie Falls, offers a high-end menu in its main restaurant. Upstairs, in the Loft, find a more casual menu and cocktails. The spa is amazing.
34 locals recommend
Salish Lodge & Spa
6501 Railroad AveThis 5-star hotel, the site of must-see Snoqualmie Falls, offers a high-end menu in its main restaurant. Upstairs, in the Loft, find a more casual menu and cocktails. The spa is amazing.
Need we say more? Fantastic local brewery, kid friendly, good food. Located one block off the main street in Snoqualmie. If you're a beer drinker do not miss this place!
17 locals recommend
Snoqualmie Falls Brewery and Taproom
8032 Falls Ave SENeed we say more? Fantastic local brewery, kid friendly, good food. Located one block off the main street in Snoqualmie. If you're a beer drinker do not miss this place!
Informal Greek restaurant with limited but very tasty menu. Eat in, take out, and delivery. Very friendly owners.
Apollo Mediterranean
456 SW Mt Si BlvdInformal Greek restaurant with limited but very tasty menu. Eat in, take out, and delivery. Very friendly owners.
Wonderful Italian cuisine of all sorts. Cozy local favorite and definitely one of our favorite places if we want to treat ourselves to heavenly Italian food. Excellent service and nice wine selection.
10 locals recommend
Il Paesano Ristorante Italiano
113 Bendigo Blvd NWonderful Italian cuisine of all sorts. Cozy local favorite and definitely one of our favorite places if we want to treat ourselves to heavenly Italian food. Excellent service and nice wine selection.
Small restaurant with seasonal outdoor seating. Offers excellent authentic Mexican food featuring large portions. Quaint.
14 locals recommend
Rio Bravo
247 E North Bend WaySmall restaurant with seasonal outdoor seating. Offers excellent authentic Mexican food featuring large portions. Quaint.
North Bend Bar & Grill
145 East North Bend WayWidest menu selection in town with good food all around.
Popular craft brewery with a large selection of beer. Food trucks park out back a couple of days a week, so check the schedule if you want to eat. Kid friendly.
13 locals recommend
Volition Brewing Co.
112 W North Bend WayPopular craft brewery with a large selection of beer. Food trucks park out back a couple of days a week, so check the schedule if you want to eat. Kid friendly.
Super good Oaxacan cooking with salsa bar and full bar. One of our faves and worth the short drive to snoqualmie.
15 locals recommend
Caadxi Oaxaca
8030 Railroad AveSuper good Oaxacan cooking with salsa bar and full bar. One of our faves and worth the short drive to snoqualmie.
Shopping
Eclectic soulful living is supported in this appealing shop at the downtown intersection of North Bend. Find unique and attractive clothing, housewares, books, cards, and outdoor inspirations.
10 locals recommend
Birches Habitat
202 W North Bend WayEclectic soulful living is supported in this appealing shop at the downtown intersection of North Bend. Find unique and attractive clothing, housewares, books, cards, and outdoor inspirations.
Everything Else
Don't shy away from this nail place just because it is small and not in a strip mall. These two ladies know what they are doing and offer fair prices. Walk in is ok with them.
Star Nails Tanning & Wax
301 W North Bend WayDon't shy away from this nail place just because it is small and not in a strip mall. These two ladies know what they are doing and offer fair prices. Walk in is ok with them.
Snow sports are available 18 miles east of our location via I-90. Check the Summit website prior to making the drive as conditions vary widely.
65 locals recommend
The Summit at Snoqualmie
1001 WA-906Snow sports are available 18 miles east of our location via I-90. Check the Summit website prior to making the drive as conditions vary widely.
Gambling, entertainment and several restaurants are found in this modern casino run by the Snoqualmie Tribe.
65 locals recommend
Snoqualmie Casino
37500 SE North Bend WayGambling, entertainment and several restaurants are found in this modern casino run by the Snoqualmie Tribe.
Sightseeing
The Falls are powerful and absolutely amazing. Held sacred by the local Snoqualmie tribe, as well as fans of Twin Peaks. A year-round must see.
505 locals recommend
Snoqualmie Falls
6501 Railroad AveThe Falls are powerful and absolutely amazing. Held sacred by the local Snoqualmie tribe, as well as fans of Twin Peaks. A year-round must see.
The most hiked mountain in the area is easily accessible from our house and a regional favorite. Can be crowded on the weekend so go during the week. In our opinion, there are even better hikes nearby
14 locals recommend
Mount Si Trail
Mount Si TrailThe most hiked mountain in the area is easily accessible from our house and a regional favorite. Can be crowded on the weekend so go during the week. In our opinion, there are even better hikes nearby
An easy 4 miles from our house, this lake is stunning for its natural beauty. Rattlesnake Ledge looms over the lake and can be accessed if you are into a moderate hike. No motorized boats.
73 locals recommend
Rattlesnake Lake
An easy 4 miles from our house, this lake is stunning for its natural beauty. Rattlesnake Ledge looms over the lake and can be accessed if you are into a moderate hike. No motorized boats.
Mountain lakes in this popular hiking mecca are beautiful, varied and numerous. Access from I-90 is as close as 15 miles east of our location. Difficulty levels to suit the day hiker or the savage.
6 locals recommend
Alpine Lakes Wilderness Area
Mountain lakes in this popular hiking mecca are beautiful, varied and numerous. Access from I-90 is as close as 15 miles east of our location. Difficulty levels to suit the day hiker or the savage.
This converted rail tunnel is located on the Iron Horse Trail and is a fun way to spend an afternoon hiking or riding through. The Iron Horse Trail is also accessible right from our neighborhood.
7 locals recommend
Snoqualmie Tunnel
61 Kendall PlaceThis converted rail tunnel is located on the Iron Horse Trail and is a fun way to spend an afternoon hiking or riding through. The Iron Horse Trail is also accessible right from our neighborhood.
An evening drive along Meadowbrook-North Bend Rd.as it leaves Snoqualmie almost always provides the opportunity to view our growing herd of Elk. Bring binoculars to get up close.
7 locals recommend
Three Forks Natural Area
39912 SE Park StAn evening drive along Meadowbrook-North Bend Rd.as it leaves Snoqualmie almost always provides the opportunity to view our growing herd of Elk. Bring binoculars to get up close.
This park provides a great view over the valley and is the east access point for the 11 mile Rattlesnake Mountain Trail. Hike eastward from here to reach the scenic and popular Rattlesnake Lake.
11 locals recommend
Snoqualmie Point Park
37580 Winery RdThis park provides a great view over the valley and is the east access point for the 11 mile Rattlesnake Mountain Trail. Hike eastward from here to reach the scenic and popular Rattlesnake Lake.
Food scene
Family friendly casual sushi with tables and sushi bar. Though not fancy, it’s predictably good Americanized sushi.
34 locals recommend
North Bend Bar & Grill
145 East North Bend WayFamily friendly casual sushi with tables and sushi bar. Though not fancy, it’s predictably good Americanized sushi.
If you are a vegetarian, keep looking because this is carnivore delight. Typical pub grub with a bit of an upgrade. Ales, wine, whiskeys, full bar. Pleasant setting.
20 locals recommend
The Iron Duck Public House
101 W North Bend WayIf you are a vegetarian, keep looking because this is carnivore delight. Typical pub grub with a bit of an upgrade. Ales, wine, whiskeys, full bar. Pleasant setting.
Local pizza chain serving the best pizza in town. There’s no dining in so plan to pick up or have delivered.
11 locals recommend
Frankie's Pizza
249 Main Ave SLocal pizza chain serving the best pizza in town. There’s no dining in so plan to pick up or have delivered.
A hidden gem in North Bend, the locally sourced food is delicious and they are dedicated to serving quality wines. Not a kid space.
7 locals recommend
Wildflower Wine Shop
228 W North Bend WayA hidden gem in North Bend, the locally sourced food is delicious and they are dedicated to serving quality wines. Not a kid space.
If you like Indian food you will love this place on snoqualmie ridge. This is a delicious local favorite.
14 locals recommend
Aahaar an Indian Eatery
7726 Center Blvd SEIf you like Indian food you will love this place on snoqualmie ridge. This is a delicious local favorite.