Tucked in the heart of Washington’s wine country, Kinglet is a contemporary American fine dining restaurant from Chef Maximillian Petty. Kinglet’s tasting menus reflect the moment, featuring dishes and wine showcasing the best of the season and valley.
David Casselman
Just to “set the table,” this restaurant is a little pricey. However, the service is exceptional. We actually tipped above the mandatory service charge already at 20%. But the staff were way above normal in knowledge, service, and friendliness. The place is spotless. Great ambiance and lighting. My wife had a blueberry margarita and it was very good. I had scotch based drink called the Station 41. It was great. We did the five course chef service and enjoyed everything. Some of the best food we’ve had in a while when dining out. Easily the best meal and restaurant in Walla Walla, and we’ve been to almost every place here over the years. I include pictures of each serving. I would highly recommend this restaurant and it’s my go to for future engagements. The last photo is of one of their extraordinary burgers. They were filming for a show “Wine-O” while we were there so go catch that episode.
… moreChris Clement
World-class dining experience. We had the 5-course tasting menu with wine pairings for each course. Neither disappointed. Every course was very good, and some were really excellent (especially the perfectly seared scallop with a perfect sauce to accompany it). The wine with each course paired very well, and were all interesting in the best way. Service was very good, and the atmosphere was really nice. This place well deserves the 5 star rating.
… moreMelissa Weaver
Best dining experience I have ever had! I have nothing but positive things to say about Kinglet. The entire staff was extremely knowledgeable about the food and wine, had great personality, and the atmosphere was fantastic. 10/10 recommended doing the chef’s tasting menu.
… moreBrooke Agather
Nestled in a beautiful historic brick building, Kinglet does not disappoint.
The menu changes regularly as they offer fresh/local ingredients.
I’ve been here twice for brunch and both times were delicious. I’m gluten free and there was no issue catering to certain dietary needs if notified in advance. My favorite dish was the handmade yogurt with fresh fruit and granola. It has a kick of heat at the end and at first thought I was eating butter (it’s so creamy and delicious). Huevos rancheros were solid.
… moreRainie
We stopped in shortly after they began the Winter 2023 tasting menu, which consists of 7 courses and paired wine tastings (additional charge). Chef Kevin, Alex, and Michael all helped make our experience one to remember for a lifetime. We sat at the Chef’s Table, which allowed us to watch as they made each delectable course. All of the flavors were married harmoniously, alongside perfect textures and temperatures of each item. The creativity of each dish really shines, even in unexpected places. For example, I’ve had bread and I’ve had steak, but /this/ particular roll and /this/ particular steak (alongside the sauces) were seriously drool-worthy, and it wasn’t even my favorite part of the meal! I’d love to come back the next time I’m in Walla Walla.
… moreJohn Hayes
Exceptional dining experience. We sat at the bar with Kalani and the food, drinks and hospitality were world class. Don’t miss the scallops and steak, and make sure you get dessert! You can’t go wrong here!
… moreJonny Liem (UncoChinn)
GO EAT HERE. Stop what you’re doing and make a reservation. I’ll wait.
Now that you’re back, consider the menu. It has a lot of influence from cuisines around the world. Ethiopian inspired kitfo tartare – so soft and savory with little minced preserved apples! The injera they made into little chips – interesting take on it.
Try all their canapés – we got a “churro” that was more like a little hush puppy pocket of aged chees goodness with a cute fuzzy cheese fur and lime over.
Their wagyu beef tenderloin was insanely good – medium rare – and the chicken we found out is super fresh – processed only 4 hours prior to arrival to the restaurant.
Drinks were good too.
Pro tip: if you sit at the bar, there’s less of a wait. If you ask for June, you’ll have a grand ol’ time.
I can’t wait to try all their food and experience the chef table!
… moreHeather Gottschalk
Quite possibly the best meal out that I’ve had in a very long time. We couldn’t decide so we ordered every Canapé on the menu to try. I’m not exaggerating when I say that every single bite was beautifully presented and delicious.
The Waldorf salad had a dreamy blue cheese mousse and the potato gnocchi melted in my mouth.
We ordered the bread pudding for dessert and enjoyed it, especially the frosting!
The menu is creative, the presentation is gorgeous and the food is exquisite.
The restaurant space is wide open and a little loud, but the lack of intimacy is easily overlooked.
I highly recommend this restaurant over and over again.
… morekristine bono
This was everything I hoped it would be. Provocative tasting menu that blew me away. Beef tartare, scallops, the lamb, perfect pillows of gnocchi. My son and I were celebrating tonight and this experience made it so much sweeter. Can not wait to go back!
… moreSEAN Stroe
The only way I can describe this restaurant that Max has created is imaginative, colorful, and a marriage of flavor that will twist your taste buds. I recommend you discover this gem in Walla Walla. Cheers Max, and team
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