The Historic Restaurant In Washington Where You Dine In A Retro Service Station
Washington state has its fair share of unique places to dine and must-see hidden gems. Nevertheless, we have found a restaurant that is both an unexpected eatery and an unusual roadside attraction. In the town of Ellensburg, Washington, you’ll enjoy delicious diner fare and a fun, nostalgic vibe at the Red Horse Drive-In, a historic restaurant where you get to dine in a retro service station.
Opened in 1936, the Red Horse Drive-In got its start as a Mobilgas service station, adopting its name from the Standard Oil Company's Pegasus trademark.
The Dead Man's Curve, named after the 1964 Jan & Dean song of the same name, is the diner's biggest burger with two 1/3 pound hamburger patties, bacon, and cheese. In the mood for something other than a burger? Try a Tune-Up Basket featuring chicken strips, cod, or shrimp.
Be sure to come hungry. Whether you prefer a sweet or savory breakfast, the Red Horse Drive-In delivers tasty choices like pancakes, biscuits and gravy, breakfast sandwiches, and omelets.
Slide into a booth and take in the retro memorabilia.
The next time you’re driving through Central Washington, be sure to take a detour off I-90 to visit the charming Red Horse Drive-In. Check out their Facebook page for updated hours and events. Have you eaten at the Red Horse Drive-in? What did you think? Let us know in the comments.
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Address: Red Horse Diner, 1518 W University Way, Ellensburg, WA 98926, USA
Sherri Adams is a writer, photographer, and travel enthusiast from the Pacific Northwest. She has always been passionate about writing and the opportunities for connection through the written word. When she’s not writing, you can often find her at the seashore with her toes in the sand and her nose in a book.
