11 Iconic Washington Restaurants That Seem Frozen In Time

Nothing beats visiting your hometown or a childhood vacation spot and going to your old favorite restaurant, only to realize that the food is delicious as ever. Visiting those places feels almost as good as visiting your childhood home, and Washington has plenty of those places. The decor at some of these iconic restaurants may have changed over the years, but you can still count on the atmosphere to be as good as what you remembered.

1. Maneki, 304 6th Avenue S., Seattle

Since 1904, Maneki has been serving sushi in Seattle's International District. Their only major interruption in business was during WWII when the US government sent Japanese Americans to internment camps.

2. Chico’s Pizza Parlor, 530 Valley Rd., Moses Lake

For decades, Moses Lake youth have been raised on delicious Chico's Pizza, and it now has statewide notoriety.

3. McMenamins Spar Cafe, 114 4th Ave. E., Olympia

For over 70 years, the Spar Cafe has served classic pub fare in a historic setting.

4. Miner’s Drive-In, 2415 S 1st St., Yakima

5. Cliff House, 331 N. State St., Bellingham

Bellingham restaurants come and go, but Cliff House has been a constant presence for 45 years, offering fine dining with incredible views.

6. The Brick, 100 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Roslyn

This historic tavern is a local legend and has been in operation for over 100 years. The atmosphere is great, but the food is even better.

7. Fazzari’s Finest Pizza, 1281 Bridge St., Clarkston

Since 1985, this family-owned pizza joint has kept the people of Clarkston coming back for more.

8. Maltby Cafe, 8809 Maltby Rd., Snohomish

9. Ray’s Boathouse, 6049 Seaview Ave. NW, Seattle

Since its 1945 opening, Ray's has survived two fires, expanded its rooftop deck, added a casual cafe and remodeled its interior. But the views, ambiance and perfectly prepared seafood remain unchanged.

10. The Bee Hive Restaurant, 300 S. Main St., Montesano

For anyone who grew up in the small community of Montesano, having a meal at the Bee Hive feels like coming home.

11. Horseshoe Cafe, 113 E. Holly St., Bellingham

This list wouldn't be complete without Washington's oldest continuously operated cafe, which serves comfort food 24 hours a day.

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