Restaurant Guide 2006

Don't be scared by the fact that this popular mainstay is housed in a high-end downtown hotel (or put off by the fact that crews are tearing up the streets outside). You can happily and affordably choose from basics like pizza and cheeseburgers, if you don't opt for fancier selections like a recent pinot noir-poached Alaskan halibut with toasted-garlic pea vines. And don't ignore the salads, from grilled corn and Walla Walla onion to roasted beet and avocado. (HS)