Reviews for J. Bookwalter Winery & Richland Tasting Room in Richland, WA

Food was delecious, server was very knowledgeable, and atsomphere was intimate and unique.

GREAT FOOD AND ATMOSPHERE. Came here for lunch and ordered different appetizers, and was very impressed with the service and the... food. The winery has indoor and outdoor seating, and was not crowded at all. Everything is clean and spaced out so you can enjoyyour own space. Kudos to the crew running the place, too. The host was quick to greet and seat us, the waitress was quick to getour order in and kept our drinks topped off, and we never had to ask for assistance. DEFINITELY will be back, and will recommendthis place to family and friends. MY FOOD REVIEW: The Pork Belly Tacos are delicious. There’s only 3 and they could be theperfect portion for a single person. The Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza was the best plate we ordered. The crust is thin and perfect,and the topping are super fresh. Fantastic flavor. The Wagyu Beef Carpaccio was very… different. It’s a small dish of wagyubeef strips marinating in an EXTREMELY flavorful sauce. It’s not enough portion for a meal, but definitely a good add-on ifyou’d like some amazing flavor with your dinner. Read more

I love their patio! I love their wine! I love their brunch! Great food and service ?? desserts are on point and overall just a... great place to unwind and enjoy a nice evening:) Read more

Sunday Brunch: Not good. A very long wait after ordering. Old, dry Red potatoes & bacon in a pool of grease. Two little (over... medium) very runny eggs. My wife gave me her egg and she took mine so, I had something to eat. A 4% extra per meal chargebecause the eggs, etc are local. Maybe the high reviews because it’s a winery and we all know 2-3 glasses of wine andeverything tastes better. Two stars, my wife really liked her meal!!???? Read more

Treated like Royalty here. First, the wine tasting experience was so pleasant. The wine was good, the atmosphere was calm, but... not pretentious, and the staff were all genuinely (or at least it sure seemed that way) enjoying their jobs. Dinner starts at4:00, our wine tasting ended at about 3:45... so we stayed for dinner. But first appetizers. The best bacon wrapped dates,seriously.. order them! Also ordered the shrimp/cream sauce (don't remember the name) which was also perfect. Now dinner- I hadthe "Pasta of the Moment". Salmon, capers, cream sauce, homemade spaghetti noodles... Melt in your mouth, and oh so good! Mywife had a salad, and we added the Kobe beef. Slightest of seasoning (like what you'd get from cooking in a seasoned cast ironskillet), and the exact right degree of rare. After dinner our waitress (McKenzie, and she was perfect too) told us about theChai cheese cake with espresso whip cream. Yup, ordered it! McKenzie made some fresh and fantastic coffee to go with it .. andit capped off the experience perfectly! The patio is beautiful and spacious, the view is great, and the entirety of theexperience hit the mark 100%. We will definitely be back! You need to go here, you need to try it.. truly one of my favoritedining experiences of the last 5 years. Read more

Bookwalter is one of my favorite restaurants in the Tri-Cities. They have a great selection of items on the menu. Chefs create... daily versions of tacos, pizza, and pasta featuring seasonal ingredients. If you are in the mood for an appetizer, the AvocadoFries are amazing! Unlike other wineries, Bookwalter has a well stocked bar and can easily make your favorite libation. Read more

J.Bookwalter on wine row is a great place to sit back and celebrate life. The staff are always welcoming. The food is fresh and... tasty. The service is usually good. The few times that it has been slow, the server comp'd a drink without me asking. They oftenhave live music which adds to the experience. I will definitely be back. Read more

We went here for dinner with friends and did not even order wine. I did have a beer. The menu is upscale with Waygu beef,... etc., so expect to spend real money here. Burgers are $17. I had a Tenpin Snake Eye Stout and it was good. My wife ordered theSmoked Gouda Burger, which she liked. I had the Snake River Wagyu Bavette Steak and added a Caesar Salad. The salad was great,the steak was very good. We had dessert, an Apple Galette and Double Chocolate Pots de Creme. The Galette was very good,while the Pots de Creme was more like a chocolate mousse with 3 blueberries and was a bit disappointing. Service was uneven,which was sad for such an upscale place. Expectations are high at a place with these prices so having some of the food be only3 star and the service only 3 star was a disappointment. Read more