The Pacific Northwest is known for its food, and restaurants across the country clamor for Northwest staples. In Washington State, the uncommon wealth of local products feeds a flourishing tradition of regional cuisine. Here, there’s no shortage of excellent eateries. Still, I’m prepared to make the case that Rediviva Restaurant in Aberdeen might just be the most underrated restaurant in Washington.

Located at the gateway to the Olympic Peninsula, Rediviva is convenient to an array of local food suppliers. But its success in Aberdeen is also unexpected. Let's be frank: Aberdeen isn't necessarily known for high-end dining. The gritty mill town is most famous for being the birthplace of Washington's grunge icon, Kurt Cobain.
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Yet in 2011, when Andy Bickar and his partner Eric Duensing first visited the ramshackle building where they would build their innovative eatery, they saw nothing but potential. Chef Bickar is a passionate advocate for introducing diners to the culinary bounty at their doorstep. Rediviva's location on Wishkah Street was the ideal spot for him to experiment with local flavors while remaining in the heart of Aberdeen's historic downtown.
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While chic, the restaurant's interior still manages to evoke the atmosphere of a favorite neighborhood joint. Community investment is vital to Bickar's vision for his restaurant. The hyper-seasonal approach to food practiced by Rediviva's kitchen is only made possible through close ties to local fishermen, farmers, foragers, and hunters.
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Sourcing ingredients this way means Rediviva's offerings are constantly changing. Savor the flavors of your new favorite order. It likely won't appear on the menu again.
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Pair your mouth-watering meal with a wine selected from the restaurant's award-winning list. Chef Bickar is no stranger to accolades. His culinary ingenuity has landed him in some of the nation's most prestigious food publications including Sunset Magazine.
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A visit to Rediviva Restaurant isn’t only a bucket-list-worthy dining experience — it’s an educational immersion into the culinary bounty of the Pacific Northwest. Here, the kitchen pairs cutting-edge techniques with profound respect for local food suppliers. The result is a dinner menu that responds to the environment in delightful ways, connecting eaters to the changing seasons of the Evergreen State. Because of this, I believe Rediviva may be the most underrated restaurant in Washington. Make your reservations today! You’ll be inspired to learn more about our state’s delicious products.

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