Palace Kitchen

Owned by football player-turned-restauranteur Tom Douglas (who reigns over a culinary empire of sorts in this city), this hip downtown dandy is a favorite of everybody from the happy hour crowd to night owl diners. Entrees include pan-roasted quail, sheep's milk ricotta ravioli, and Sara Joe's organic pork loin, served with sauteed greens and mustard fruits. If you're so inclined, opt for something straight off of Douglas's famous apple wood grill menu; you can't go wrong with the Copper River sockeye salmon, Idaho trout or rib-eye steak, served with Walla Walla onion. Reservations accepted for parties of six or more.