Top 12 Budget-Friendly Restaurants Near You in in Yakima, WA

Herm H Visiting Yakima, came for dinner and it was so good I came back again. There is a specials menu that changes daily, and the regular menu items are fantastic as well. I didnt realize it, but on Wednesday happy hour runs all day, which let me get a nice appetizer. My one complaint is that the short ribs were still kind of cold when they got to me - I understand that they are all premade since they braise them for quite a while, but it would have been nice to make sure that they were fully heated up before serving.

Dawn Jeator Very nice and professional experience! The moment we walked in, we were greeted warmly and offered a seat right away. Yesterday was my husbands birthday, and even though I didn’t mention it until we were about to leave, they still surprised us with a free dessert. My husband, who usually doesn’t like attention or people knowing it’s his birthday, was genuinely excited. He even said we should tip extra and we did! The staff was incredibly kind and helpful throughout. They brought out the Mexican hat too, and I was so happy to get a picture of him wearing it—well, happy that he let me take picture, lol.

Chris Neel Zesta Cucina is a gem in Yakima! From the moment we walked in, we felt relaxed and welcomed. The ambience is inviting, and the staff—both hostesses and servers—were genuinely friendly and encouraging. We tried a variety of dishes and everything was spot-on. My wife and I split a summer salad with fresh strawberries and blueberries—light, flavorful, and perfectly portioned. We also ordered their signature bread, which has a small charge ($2.25) but was fresh, warm, and absolutely delicious. Our daughter described her chopped salad as protein-packed, light, and refreshing. Our son’s Alaskan halibut was tender and flavorful. Our grandson loved his zippy noodles (kids menu) with Parmesan, broccoli, and mandarin oranges—he cleaned his plate! Overall, Zesta Cucina combines great food, great service, and a great vibe. We’ll definitely return next time we’re in town.

Chrisane Giard Great, chill environment. Wonderful food and beer… kid friendly and just a really great spot! They have wine too for non beer drinkers and I had a really yummy cider!

shell Green Everything we tried here was absolutely delicious! The drinks were amazing, and the oysters… wow so fresh, they were hands down my favorite. The place itself was so pretty and clean, which made the whole experience even better. I would recommend this place a thousand percent. Try it and thank me later! It’s just too bad we don’t live here, because if we did, this would definitely be our go-to spot.

Kristin Westbay Serving staff was excellent. Late lunch so wasnt too busy. Food was tasty and authentic. Adequate portions. Variety of salsa worth while tortillas was a nice change. ❣️

Amanda Rae Armstrong Amazing! First time having food from here and it will not be the last. I did a simple Google search of "Food Near Me" and this was the second option that pulled up. My husband and I own a small family business in Yakima but we are not from the Yakima area nor familiar with a lot of the small mom & pop shops and we have been having a really hard time finding a GREAT Sandwich/Wrap shop. WE FINALLY FOUND ONE! Told my husband that this will now be my new Go-To sandwich place. I ordered the Spicy Turkey Panini with no Jalapenos & Tomatoes and added Cucumber. Super yummy! Very fulfilling. Struggled to finish the second half. Got 3/4 of the way through it before I had to call it quits. My husband ordered the CBR Wrap (I wish I would have snapped a picture of it before he devoured it) and it looked beautiful. He said it tasted really good, too! He struggled to finish the second half of his wrap but of course, men being men, got to finish it all lol. The food presentation is spectacular. What you see online in the pictures is exactly how you get it, which is very rare in todays world. It was very much appreciated and such a relief to not be let down. They have 2 new customers for life!

Olivia so cute and yummy! I got a pulled pork omelette with hash browns, my friend had a full breakfast. They were both delicious! The service was super quick and everyone was so nice! Loved our visit :)

Surendra Singh Absolutely delicious and authentic Indian food. One of the best Indian food in the region. Super fresh naan and customizable spice levels in all the dishes. All the flavors were spot on. Great and quick service. Perfectly cooked and flavored rice that came with the entree. Friendly staff. Homemade pistachio ice cream desert is highly recommended.

Jan Doug The pork belly is delicious, and there are several gluten free options on their menu. The sea bass and risotto were fantastic tonight. Save room for dessert. The chocolate lava cake (also gluten free) is lovely!

Maria Bautista My boyfriend and I came here for a Saturday evening dinner and really enjoyed it overall. Service wasn’t bad but not very personable. Direct and to the point and we weren’t asked about drinks which I found strange but we just told him what we wanted after ordering food. It’s a pretty small area but there were only 2 other groups so it didn’t feel crowded though I imagine it would if they were full. We eat Indian food often but this day we tried new dishes. For an appetizer we ordered Paneer Pakora, it was deep fried and reminded me of a mozzarella stick but with breading and no cheese pull. The sauces that came with it were delicious, I especially enjoyed the mint one. My boyfriend ordered Lamb Curry at spice level hot. It was very spicy with great rich flavor, the neutral flavored rice helped to not be overwhelming. The garlic naan was a great pairing. I ordered Lamb Kadahi at spice level hot and again it was spicy but it also had a great tangy flavor with some peppers and onions that added some sweetness. Overall it was a nice dinner and we will definitely go back.

Jose III Bacalanmo When in Yakima, WA., you can get a good korean food on this site….huge servings, food is authentic korean…reasonable price….we had a good diner on this site…you should check the place out!!