Northern Quest Resort & Casino: 25 years bold.
Just about 25 years ago, the only way to have a Vegas-style experience was to, well, go to Vegas.
Today, however, the luxurious experiences that Vegas is known for can be achieved by traveling a much shorter distance: right outside of Spokane to Northern Quest Resort & Casino.
Since opening its doors in 2001, the destination resort has offered all the elements required to create an amazing guest experience, from gourmet restaurants to great gaming. Even better, it continues to add exciting new amenities and attractions, from world-class golf to more than 1,500 slot machines to two prominent concert venues.
Today, Northern Quest Resort & Casino is considered the largest casino resort in the Northwest with more than 440 luxury rooms and suites.
As this popular regional location marks 25 years in 2026, it’s a perfect opportunity to celebrate its many accomplishments, recognize all the amazing features, and look ahead to the future.
Eat
Over the past 25 years, Northern Quest has cooked up one of Spokane’s best dining experiences with over a dozen restaurants and lounges to choose from. Masselow’s Steakhouse tops the food chain with USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood and an expertly curated wine list. East Pan Asian Cuisine delivers a contemporary take on Asian Pacific, Japanese, Thai, Chinese, and Korean classics. EPIC Sports Bar serves up an unbeatable gameday menu in front of a 10’ x 30’ HDTV. You can even grab pizza, burritos and burgers on the go at several family-friendly spots. Then after all of that, they’ll still have the nerve to offer you dessert. The area’s premier dining destination truly includes something for everyone, whether your tastes run from giant burgers to the best steak you’ve had in your life. There’s even a cigar lounge as well as a non-smoking bar.
Win
It’s hard to believe this casino started out with just a handful of slots a quarter century ago. But now, guests enjoy over 1,500 slot machines, alongside 39 live table games, like blackjack, craps, roulette and pai gow. All with the lowest bets and highest limits around. You can ante up in the state-of-the-art, smoke-free Poker room, or get in the game at Turf Club Sports Book with money line bets, futures, same-game parlays and more. Basically, it’s all the Vegas-style action you can handle, with the payouts to prove it. Spokane’s largest 24/7 casino always has gaming promotions taking place, and plenty of jackpots await. Plus, joining the Camas Club makes it even more appealing – and rewarding! The more you play, the more points you earn which can be used for everything from gaming credits to concert tickets.
Rock
When it comes to entertainment, Northern Quest has been setting the stage for decades. And now it’s home to two state-of-the-art entertainment venues: the Pend Oreille Pavilion, an indoor stage built for unforgettable shows, and BECU Live, the ultimate outdoor summer concert experience. Together, they host a year-round lineup of top-tier talent – from classic rock and country icons to rising stars, chart-topping pop and hip-hop acts, comedians, and more. Both venues have been designed so there’s never a bad seat in the house. Keep visiting the “Concerts and More’ area of the site – you never know who is going to take the stage next!
Relax
More Than A Spa – A Place To Reset
The well-deserved distinction of largest casino resort in the Northwest has been 25 years in the making. Hotel guests in both towers will find iconic triple-body-jet showers and custom Northern Quest bedding in every room. It’s the perfect way to kick back after a day of big wins, great food and epic entertainment. Speaking of kicking back, La Rive Spa is right downstairs, offering a full menu of spa treatments, plus an indoor pool, hot tub, and dry sauna to complete a true resort experience. La Rive offers restorative treatments, enriched by a palette of natural and native materials – inspired by, and derived from, the Pend Oreille River and surrounding landscape. Spa services are provided by the region’s finest massage therapists, aestheticians and nail care specialists. N
As seen in the 2026 Summer Fall edition
By: Joe Butler
