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Red Horse Drive-In

1518 West University Way, Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-1956
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Ranked #12 of 43 restaurants in Ellensburg
Cuisines: American
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013 via mobile

All I have to say is that the food is way too over priced, and I can cook it better at home or go somewhere else for a fraction of the price. I always leave unsatisfied and wishing I went somewhere else

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013 via mobile

I love the atmosphere and food was typical processed food from Cisco or food service of America. You would think with all the creativity in the atmosphere the cook would make more fresh and creative food but he doesn't. Took my wife and three year old here and the bill comes to 45 bucks could've ate somewhere way better for... More

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Ellensburg, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2013

I stopped here for a burger with a friend and was pleasantly surprised by both the food and the friendliness of the staff. A little out of the way from the downtown/campus area but definitely worth it.

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Wenatchee
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2013 via mobile

We've stopped here twice and always enjoyed a burger and shake here. Fries are steak fry size and I like them best extra crispy. The onion rings are only good to okay. Chicken strips were fresh and good. But burgers and shakes make it a must stop, that along with the decore that American Pickers must have found for them.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 November 2012

Our family has made the Red Horse Drive-In a regular stop en route between western and eastern Washington. Easy freeway access, excellent burgers, and a fun atmosphere -- just the refreshment needed on a long drive. If you want generous burgers or breakfast food, this is definitely the right choice. Outdoor seating and grassy area out back.

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Eugene, Oregon
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 September 2012

Not a place to eat healthy, but if you are hungry, have a family, don't want to eat at a chain restaurant, and don't want to get too far off the freeway, this is a pretty good bet. Lots of food for not too much money. My twelve year old loved it.

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Shreveport, Louisiana
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 September 2012

N ot just a drive in, we ate here twice since the service and food were great. Roadside memorabilia decor was endless inside and fun to explore. My husband stood in one hallway and "read" interesting things on the walls while we waited for one of the best burgers we've tasted. The servers are the best, very warm and upbeat.... More

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Ronan, Montana
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 September 2012

This was our kind of place! The decor says it all, FUN! The food was awesome, our waitress was soooo nice, prices were good. All in all we're coming back on our next stop through! Thanks!

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Yakima
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 August 2012

This is just West of Ellensburg on the old highway and about five minutes off Interstate 90. Coming from Seattle take the first Ellensburg exit, head toward downtown, it's about 1.5 miles. This is more of a 60's Cafe and service station. The outside is decorated in the old Mobil Oil flying horse style with lots of nastalga decorations, signs,... More

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Seattle, WA
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30 restaurant reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 July 2012

The kitsch decor is fun, but when we stopped in for breakfast the experience was only adequate. Service was slow and infrequent - we would have liked coffee refills more often than we got them. Based on our experience everything is cooked on the same griddle. Pancakes were greasier than they should have been, probably due to being cooked on... More

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