Congratulations to all our member partners who were recognized in the 2024 Inlander Best of the Inland Northwest Readers Poll. Many of these businesses are staples in our community and we are proud they are helping to create a thriving Spokane region! Scroll down to see a list of GSI partners featured in this BEST roundup selected by readers.
Best Touring Broadway Show: STCU – Best of Broadway by WestCoast Entertainment
Best Interior Design of Restaurant: Steam Plant Restaurant & Brew Pub
Best Caterer and Wedding Venue: Beacon Hill Catering & Events
Best Margarita / Best Mexican Food: De Leon’s Taco Bar
Best Outdoor Patio Dining: Osprey Restaurant & Bar
Best Breakfast / Best Eggs Benedict: Frank’s Diner
1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Anchor Person / 1st Place WeatherPerson / 1st Place Sportscaster / 1st Place Charity Event Tom’s Turkey Drive: KREM
Best Escape Room: Think Tank Escape Room
Best Live Music Venue: BECU Live at Northern Quest
Best Live Music Venue 2nd Place: Knitting Factory
Best Local Play of Past Year: Idaho Central Spokane Valley Performing Arts Center
Best Movie Theatre: AMC River Park Square
Best Local Winery: Arbor Crest
Best Casino: Northern Quest
Best Wine Bar: Nectar
Best Sports Bar: EPIC at Northern Quest
Best Hotel Bar: Peacock Room Lounge Historic Davenport Hotel
Best Happy Hour: Tavolata Spokane Ethan Stowell Restaurants
Best Place for Health and Wellness for 10 Years: YMCA
Best Local Distillery: Dry Fly Distilling
Best 2nd Place Italian Food: Tavolata Spokane Ethan Stowell Restaurants
Best Date Night Spot in Spokane: FlatStick Pub
Best Wine Tasting Room: Maryhill Winery
Best Tacos: De Leon’s Taco Bar
Best Burritos: De Leon’s Taco Bar
Best International Market: De Leon’s Taco Bar
Best Charity Event: Furr Ball Annual Gala Spokane Humane Society
Best Local Elected Official: Mayor Lisa Brown
Best Art Gallery: The MAC
Best Art Festival: ArtFest at the MAC
Best Organic Natural Foods: Huckleberry’s Natural Market
Best Farmers Market: Perry Street Thursday Market
Best New Car Dealership: Wendle Motors
Best Grocery Store: My Fresh Basket
Best Retirement Communities 2nd Place: Touchmark South Hill
Best Running Event: Bloomsday
Best Golf Course: Kalispel Golf and Country Club
Best Community Effort Like EXPO 74′ That Puts us on the map: The Podium
Best Place to Snowboard: Mt Spokane Ski & Snowboard Park
Best Place For Picnic: Manito Park
Best Local Sports Mascot: Spike Gonzaga
Best Architect or Architecture Firm: Uptic Studios
Best Senior Living: Rockwood Retirement Communities
Best Bank: Washington Trust Bank
Best Senior Living – 2nd Place: Touchmark on South Hill
Best Credit Union: STCU
Best Credit Union – 2nd Place: Numerica
Best Credit Union – 3rd Place: Canopy Credit Union
Best Spa: La Rive at Northern Quest
Best Thrift Store: Union Gospel Mission
Best Steak – 2nd Place: Masselow’s Northern Quest
Best Hotel – 2nd Place: Northern Quest
Best Comedy Venue – 3rd Place: Northern Quest
Best Dance Venue: HIGHBALL Northern Quest
Best Wedding Venue – 3rd Place: Kalispel Golf and Country Club
Best HVAC Service: Holliday Heating + Cooling + Electric
