RIDGEFIELD, WA – ilani’s newest restaurant, Sovereign, has set its opening date for Tuesday, June 2. The Cowlitz Indian Tribe-owned and -operated concept fills the space formerly occupied by Michael Jordan’s Steak House. The restaurant — focused on steak, chops, and seafood — is currently accepting reservations.
The name Sovereign reflects the Cowlitz Indian Tribe’s self-determination and its connection to the land, water, and traditional food systems of the Pacific Northwest. The menu nods to Native foods with a filet flight featuring elk and buffalo tenderloin with wild mushrooms, and a local cedar plank salmon.
Sovereign’s menu centers on American beef, including Certified Angus Beef, USDA Prime cuts, regional Wagyu selections, and dry-aged preparations. The restaurant occupies a renovated contemporary-casual dining space and offers dishes drawn from sea, land, and pasture…