Wapato Point Cellars — Restaurant in Washington

My wife and I spent three nights in Manson last weekend to celebrate our 45th anniversary. As we visited several wineries that weekend we would ask where we should go for our anniversary dinner. The advice was consistent. If we want to dine in Manson, then have dinner at the “Wapato Point Cellars & The Winemakers Grill”. We were told that this is the special place to go for special occasions. We were looking forward to that dinner. We were seated at 5:30 Sunday evening and were somewhat surprised that there were no “white tablecloths”. We had been told it was that kind of place. No big deal. The place was not busy, and our drink and dinner orders were quickly taken. We each got the wedge salad ($3 up-sell) and were very happy with that. I ordered the 14-ounce Rib Eye steak ($60), a favorite that we grill for special occasions at home. My wife got the Herb Crusted Halibut ($45). We both ordered the loaded baked potato ($5 up-sell) and it was very good. We were both so terribly disappointed with our dinners. The halibut was overcooked (tough, dry) and there was no “crust”. It was bathed in some sort of oily sauce that did nothing to improve the halibut. Halibut can be really good if crusted with parmesan or panko breadcrumbs. But to smother it in oil, perhaps to cover the fact it was overcooked, ruined it. She ate half and left the rest. Without complaint. My steak that I had looked forward to all day was terrible. There is no other word for what I was served. It had not been trimmed at all and was very fatty. I love a well marbled rib eye and can eat a proper rib eye without leaving a trace on my plate. With this steak (maybe not a ribeye ??) I left probably a ¼ of it on the plate as fat and gristle. There was connecting tissue in the steak that defied cutting! Four tries with the steak knife to get thru it. Flavor-wise I give it a C, just average. I do not remember our server coming around to check on us until we were done. He took my wife’s plate without asking if she was happy with the meal. Apparently, he did not notice that she had left ½ of halibut on her plate (the baked potato was gone). That is unforgivable at a restaurant that wants to charge these kinds of prices. I told him the steak was terrible. I don’t know if he asked why but I told him. I think I asked if maybe it was a select grade (or less) sirloin because it could not have been a choice or prime steak of any kind. He promised to “make it right” and left. He came back with a dessert menu. Are you kidding??? Still looking for another upsell?? No thanks. When he brought the bill, he showed where it had been reduced by $13. I have no idea where that number came from. We paid the $137 bill and left. On the way out I made sure the front desk knew what I thought of their $60 steak. And told those coming in for dinner not to order the rib eye. Note that the “older couple” sitting next to us and apparently frequent diners there, said get the chicken. It is always good. Wish we had known. Or maybe just get wedge salad and...

Seeing mostly good reviews we made a reservation for a party of 8 on the patio after a busy day in Chelan. Our overall experience was horrible. Despite the reservation there was a long wait to be seated and then they wanted to seat us at 2 separate tables. When we asked for the tables to be put together the very young and very inexperienced staff looked on while we moved the tables ourselves and also didn’t budge when we wanted the umbrellas to be removed due to lack of space. There is a painfully evident lack of customer service, the server could not answer any questions about the menu, they “were out” of several menu items,, and it was an hour and a half before our entrees were finally delivered. The food was mediocre at best. When we asked for patio heaters as the late hour had turned chilly the response was that they weren’t sure any of them worked and the server made no effort to accommodate us. When we pushed further another person dragged a heater over but said it was the only one that worked. Prices are high given the poor service and food and to add insult to injury there was an automatic and required large party gratuity added despite the fact that every element of the evening was sub par. Maybe this place used to be good but we saw absolutely nothing to recommend it other than the grassy play area off the patio that kept 2 hungry kids busy during the...

My parents live in Manson, I live on the west side and work seasonally for a very popular Manson winery. When guests ask me where they should go for a nice dinner, ask local coworkers and they ALL would recommend Wapato Point Grill. While planning a birthday weekend in The Chelan area for my boyfriends 40th, I knew I wanted to take him for his birthday dinner. I am SO glad I did!!! I called a few weeks in advance to make a reservation for us two, and they were happy to accept. I called about 1 week before our reservation to request additional guests be added and they happily accommodated. I was blown away to find that they reserved the best indoor table for us right next the the grand piano that was being beautifully played by an incredibly talented young adult. I regretfully did not take note of our waitresses name, but she was so kind and on top of everything! Thank you to the chiefs and kitchen staff who clearly cooked with passion and love that came through in every perfect bite of our entrées. After meal the waitress was so kind to surprised him with a beautiful slice of cheesecake and lit candle, on the house! To say this was my first but not my last time is an understatement. Wapato Point Grill will be my #1 recommendation at the winery from now on. Thank you for the...