Abeja Dining

One of the World’s Best Winery Restaurants

Wine Enthusiast

Named by Wine Enthusiast magazine as one of 57 of the World’s Best Winery Restaurants, The Kitchen at Abeja pairs Tuscan-inspired cuisine with seasonal Pacific Northwest ingredients. The five-course, prix fixe menu is updated monthly, with optional wine pairings available.

Seatings Thursday – Sunday, 5:30 – 7:30 pm
2014 Mill Creek Road, Walla Walla
Open by Reservation, 509-520-8373

RESERVATIONS

SAMPLE MENU

Fine Dining in Walla Walla Wine Country

Each meal at The Kitchen at Abeja is shaped by the season and ingredients at their peak. Drawing on the work of Pacific Northwest farmers, ranchers, fishers, and artisan producers, the menu transforms their harvests and catch into a progression of dishes that feels grounded in place yet refined in execution.

Executive Chef Mike Easton and Chef de Cuisine Frank Magaña bring complementary talents to the experience, creating a natural rhythm from one course to the next. Optional wine pairings deepen that progression, revealing how contrasting flavors and complementary tastes bring new dimensions to both the food and the wines.

October 30 | Hank Shaw Dinner

Join Executive Chef Mike Easton and acclaimed chef and author Hank Shaw for an intimate evening inspired by wild ingredients and antlered game at the heart of Buck, Buck, Moose.
A James Beard Award winner, Shaw will create a special family-style menu in celebration of the cookbook’s 10th anniversary edition. Guests will share dinner with the chefs and receive a signed copy of the anniversary release.
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Reserve October 30

UPCOMING HOLIDAY EVENTS

November 26 | Thanksgiving Dinner
Gather at The Kitchen at Abeja for a Thanksgiving feast filled with seasonal flavors and holiday favorites. Served family-style, each dish arrives at the table ready to pass, share, and enjoy with family and friends.

December 6 | Holiday Sparkling Brunch
Close out Holiday Barrel Weekend with a festive three-course brunch at The Kitchen at Abeja. Sparkling wine, fresh fruit, pastries, and savory dishes set the table for a relaxed morning.

December 25 | Christmas Dinner
Make merry at The Kitchen at Abeja with a generous family-style dinner of roasted mains, seasonal sides, warm bread, and a festive dessert. Abeja wines accompany the evening from first toast to final course.

December 31 | Buona Notte Party
Welcome 2027 with a Tuscan-inspired New Year’s Eve dinner. Settle in for a generous family-style feast paired with Abeja wines, followed by a midnight toast—Eastern Time—to the year ahead.

Executive Chef Mike Easton

Four-time James Beard Award nominee Chef Mike Easton is celebrated for his meticulous approach to cooking, rooted in traditional techniques. His renowned handmade pasta and dedication to fresh, high-quality ingredients earned him a devoted following in Seattle—beginning in 2010 at Il Corvo, later at Il Nido, and most recently at Bar Bacetto. His culinary philosophy now defines the dining experience at The Kitchen at Abeja.

Chef de Cuisine Frank Magaña

With over two decades of experience in Washington Wine Country, Chef Frank Magaña is known for his wine-centric, Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. As the founder of Picazo 7Seventeen in Prosser, he earned the prestigious Winemaker's Choice Award from the Washington Wine Commission. Since then, he has partnered with top Northwest wineries to craft dining experiences that deepen the connection between food and wine. At The Kitchen at Abeja, Chef Magaña ensures each dish is executed to perfection, overseeing The Kitchen with a focus on precision, consistency, and the seamless translation of a shared culinary vision to the plate.

Dan Wampfler & Amy Alvarez-Wampfler, Winemakers

Abeja winemakers Dan Wampfler and Amy Alvarez-Wampfler collaborate with Executive Chef Mike Easton to create an optional wine pairing menu that perfectly complements a wide range of flavors and textures. Abeja wines are meticulously crafted to enhance the dining experience, featuring a balanced framework of tannin and acidity, lush fruit, mid-palate richness, elegant oak integration, moderate alcohol levels, and a generous finish. Each thoughtfully designed pairing is crafted to accentuate the nuances and complexities of dining in the heart of Walla Walla wine country. Abeja’s estate vineyards, charming gardens, panoramic views, and exceptional guest service complete the experience.