Idaho Restaurant and Dining Guide
In the land of mountains and rivers, where the scenery is as diverse as its people, lies a hidden gem - Idaho. Not just for its breathtaking landscapes, Idaho is a state that appeals to your taste buds as much as your sense of adventure. This isn't just about eating and sightseeing; it's an immersive journey to experience the rich, local culture, anchored in every bite of the state's food and each attraction it boasts. Idaho's culinary scene brims with creativity and tradition, dishing up everything from finger steaks to Ice Cream Potatoes. So, fasten your seatbelts (and loosen your belts) as we start a gastronomic tour of the Gem State, discovering how Idaho's food culture tells a story of its own.
Boise - A Food Paradise
Boise, the vibrant capital of Idaho, has a food scene as lively as its culture. This city delivers a culinary punch with its blend of traditional and contemporary offerings. The Westside Drive In, for instance, is an old-time favorite, dishing up an Idaho classic, the Ice Cream Potato. But don't be fooled - this sweet treat isn't what it appears. A delicious vanilla ice cream shaped like a potato, covered in cocoa powder, and topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings. It's Idaho on a dessert plate! Pair it with their cajun burger, and you've got a meal to remember.
For a different vibe, head over to Magnificent Garden, a staple in the local dining scene. Here, adventurous eaters can enjoy delicacies like beef tongue, beef bulgogi, and grilled cutlass fish. A step into the restaurant feels like stepping into a different world, where tradition meets modernity, just a 10-minute drive from downtown.
No visit to Boise is complete without a taste of the legendary lamb grinder from Bar Gernika. Nestled in the heart of the Basque Block, this spot encapsulates the rich Basque history of Boise. End your culinary tour at Lindy's Steak House, a household name since 1976, where their finger steaks are the talk of the town.
After savoring the city's gastronomic delights, it's time to burn off those calories. Enjoy a leisurely walk along the Boise River Greenbelt, tour the historic Old Idaho Penitentiary, or marvel at the architectural beauty of the Idaho State Capitol Building.
Coeur d'Alene - A Taste of Lakeside Luxury
Just a hop, skip, and a jump from the glimmering shores of Coeur d'Alene Lake, you'll find Bean & Pie, a homely spot that sweetens your day with their renowned key lime pie or the intriguing lemon razzle pie cup. Trust me, you'll be saying, "Ida-home is where the pie is" in no time!
But don't let the sweet stuff fool you. Nosworthy's Hall Of Fame brings a strong savory game with its King Kong burger and Sun Valley Special burger that are a meat lover's paradise. Equally mouthwatering, Tomato Street is an Italian gem serving up pizzas like Mama Meatza and Rifare that will have you exclaiming, "Mamma mia, that's a good pizza!"
Afterwards, let Coeur d'Alene's natural beauty digest your meal. Stroll around the magnificent Coeur d'Alene Lake or hike the trails of Tubbs Hill. Both offer unforgettable views, and you might just work up an appetite for another slice of that pie.
Idaho Falls - The Flavorful Falls City
Idaho Falls, aptly named for the cascading waterfalls in the city's center, has its own culinary falls that cascade flavors onto your taste buds. Start your gastronomic journey at Jakers Bar and Grill, known for its Signature Sirloin steak and Flat Iron steak. You'd be hard-pressed to find better steaks in all of Idaho.
Cedric's Family Restaurant is a must-visit, where their Biscuits & Gravy or Peach Stuffed French Toast will whisk you off to comfort food heaven. Then, there's The SnakeBite Restaurant, home to the Grand Teton Burger, House Grinder Burger, and Rocky Mountain Burger. With a trifecta like that, every burger enthusiast would feel right at home!
Post-meal, venture to Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area or the Museum of Idaho. There's a whole other world out there to explore, and the natural beauty of Idaho Falls serves as a perfect side dish to its culinary delights.
Ketchum - The Culinary Heart of Sun Valley
In the heart of Sun Valley lies Ketchum, an undiscovered culinary gem. The food scene here is as impressive as its breathtaking mountain views. Pioneer Saloon doesn't shy away from its unique "Old Man Liver" Burger, Jim Spud, and Pulled Pork Sandwich. It's as if the Wild West and culinary finesse had a baby!
Alternatively, Cookbook Restaurant, not more than a stone's throw from downtown, serves up Wild Mushroom Ravioli and Spaghetti Squash that will have you singing, "Ida-ho-ho, this is good!" And if poultry is your thing, Vintage's Smoked Duck Breast and Pecan Chicken are the town's pride.
After exploring Ketchum's foodie landscape, immerse yourself in the natural wonders of Sun Valley Resort or the expansive Sawtooth National Forest. It's the perfect antidote to a food coma and an adventure lover's playground.
McCall - The Mountainous Munchies
Perched beside the serene Payette Lake, McCall dishes out memorable mountain fare. Begin your culinary escapade at Lardos Grill & Saloon, where finger steaks, Reuben Sandwiches, and Butterflied Prawns are the stars of the show. You'll be saying "Ida-wow!" with each bite.
Rupert's Restaurant gets creative with the local game, serving up Crispy Sweet Potato Flautas and Maple Mustard Glazed Elk Meatloaf. If that doesn't scream "Idaho," I don't know what does! Meanwhile, the coastal culinary delights at Steamers Steak & Seafood, such as Baked Scallops Parmesan, Crab and Shrimp Stuffed Halibut, and Rack of Lamb, will have your taste buds dancing.
After satiating your culinary cravings, explore the majesty of Ponderosa State Park or check out the McCall Outdoor Science School. McCall's charm extends beyond its cuisine, and a day out in nature will surely whet your appetite for the next meal.
Lewiston - Where Cuisine Meets Culture
Lewiston, the gateway to Hells Canyon, serves up dishes as diverse as its landscape. Brava’s introduces a quirky fusion with its Artichoke Jalapeno Dip and Huckleberry Pulled pork. It's like Idaho in a mouthful!
Or venture eastward in taste to Thai Taste Restaurant, where Pad Thai Noodle, Squid Chili, and Cashew Chicken provide a cultural spin. Who knew you could find such global flavors in the heart of Idaho?
Post-dine, make sure to visit the Nez Perce National Historical Park or the Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park. Experience the richness of the area's history and culture, and who knows, maybe even discover your next favorite dish. In Lewiston, the culinary adventure is just as exciting as the historical exploration.
To wrap up this gastronomic journey through Idaho, it's clear that the Gem State's culinary landscape is as diverse and inviting as its stunning natural beauty. From the trendy food scene in Boise to the mountainous delights of McCall, Idaho serves up a smorgasbord of local flavors paired with striking attractions. Whether you're hankering for Boise's unique Ice Cream Potato or McCall's game-infused dishes, there's a plate for every palate.
And don't forget the sightseeing! Each city offers its unique spin on Idaho's rich history and stunning geography. So whether you're exploring Idaho Falls Zoo after a satisfying meal or strolling along the Boise River Greenbelt, remember that the scenic views are as important as the delicious grub. So, food lovers and adventurers, grab your forks and your hiking boots! Idaho's culinary delights and iconic sights are waiting for you. Go ahead, taste the Gem State in all its glory. Your Idaho adventure is just a bite, or a step, away!
Must-Try Restaurants in Idaho
Cookbook Restaurant
271 7th St E, Ketchum, ID 83340One of our favorite things is to find a " mom & pop" restaurant that cares about the entire experience and then nails the execution. At Coo...
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Superb45 Reviews4.4
Magnificent Garden
980 N Milwaukee St, Boise, ID 83704Unique experience with the family. For the price, we would rather go to a steak house.
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Good107 Reviews3.4
Rupert's Restaurant
1101 N 3rd St, McCall, ID 83638The atmosphere is so nice with large windows looking out to the lake and ski hill. The chefs specials have been good. Prices are reasonable and service i...
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Superb197 Reviews4.3
Steamers Steak & Seafood
308 E Lake St, McCall, ID 83638Service was slow but the restaurant was understaffed so that was understandable.The spinach artichoke dip was amazing but took forever to get.The Caesar ...
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Good99 Reviews3.8
Lardo Grill & Saloon
600 W Lake St, McCall, ID 83638The food was good, the place wasn't very busy but it took a while to be seated, waited about 10 minutes. There were 6 of us, and they crammed us at ...
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Good87 Reviews3.8
Pioneer Saloon
320 N Main St, Ketchum, ID 83340The food was great and seriously the best customer service I've experienced in the last ten years.
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Good127 Reviews4.2
Brava’s
504 Main St #201, Lewiston, ID 83501Food was very good. Waiter personable. Nice ambiance. Only thing.. restrooms were at top of a long flight of scary metal winding stairs.Wheelchair acces...
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Superb62 Reviews4.5
Thai Taste Restaurant
1410 21st St, Lewiston, ID 83501Been eating at Thai Taste for over 20 years now. Always good friendly fast service with the best Thai taste. Never been to Thailand but definitely makes...
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Good24 Reviews3.8
Jakers Bar and Grill
851 Lindsay Blvd, Idaho Falls, ID 83402I went to Jakers while in Idaho Falls and the food was so delicious . I ordered the Billion Dollar Salad and it exceeded expectations. The picture doesn’...
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Superb194 Reviews4.4
Cedric's Family Restaurant
1260 W Broadway St, Idaho Falls, ID 83402My server Lynn was amazing! She was checked on us numerous times making sure we were always content. The best server I've ever had. Lynn was very pe...
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Good71 Reviews3.9
The SnakeBite Restaurant
401 Park Ave, Idaho Falls, ID 83402Don't expect great service on a Friday night. Only one waitress for 12 tables so getting a 2nd drink won't happen. How much money is this place...
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Good121 Reviews4.1
Lindy's Steak House
12249 W Chinden Blvd, Boise, ID 83713Poor management. Fired the best bartenders they had, conveniently the day after st Patty's
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Good77 Reviews3.6
Westside Drive In
1113 E Parkcenter Blvd, Boise, ID 83706It’s a basic burger, nothing good or bad. Fries are very meh, corndog is fine. It’s just meh food. If you want a quick burger, sure stop here. But honest...
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Good64 Reviews4.2
Bar Gernika
202 S Capitol Blvd, Boise, ID 83702We have been coming here for several years. The food and service are outstanding. We are thankful for the consistent quality of food, staff and service!
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Superb79 Reviews4.5
Nosworthy's Hall Of Fame
4045 N Government Way, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815The food was okay and the service was great. The girls there are top notch. But they don't accept debit/credit cards. They dont warn you of that whe...
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Good61 Reviews3.9
Tomato Street
221 West Appleway Ave., Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814Pizza dough was not completely cooked for the pizza wrap lasagna Big Balls of raw dough absolutely disgusting. The pizza was all right.
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Good128 Reviews4.2
Recently Opened Restaurants
Mario's Tacos
1001 Blaine St, Caldwell, ID 83605The best family owned taco truck in Caldwell! Food is delicious and service is outstanding. Perfect location! They offer seating right next to the taco t...
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Superb9 Reviews4.9
J&M EATZ
Plummer, ID 83851This food truck and its owners are such a great addition to the area. The food is home made, delicious and the size…. Well it does matter and you’re not ...
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Superb2 Reviews5
Taqueria Las Torres
625 S Jackson St, Moscow, ID 83843If you have the opportunity you have to go here it's actually amazing. I got the steak tacos with the hot sauce on the side. The fact this place doe...
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Superb5 Reviews4.4
Walmart Bakery
1201 S 25th E, Ammon, ID 83406- Take-Out
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Walmart Bakery
795 W Overland Rd, Meridian, ID 83642-
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Walmart Bakery
550 W Honeysuckle Ave, Hayden, ID 83835-
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3050 E Mullan Ave, Post Falls, ID 83854-
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Wing Boss
10580 W State St, Star, ID 83669- Take-Out
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Destino Coffee Company
201 Chestnut St N, Kimberly, ID 83341Best coffee around! My husband and I won’t go anywhere else! If you love coffee you have to try it!!
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Superb102 Reviews5
PINE
175 N 14th St, Boise, ID 83702Cute coffee shop with limited menu of quality drinks and food. One of the best matches I've had.
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Superb51 Reviews4.4
Moxie Java Twin Falls
1357 Blue Lakes Blvd N, Twin Falls, ID 83301We are super picky and we were very pleased! Service was excellent and the coffee was wonderful!! Confidently recommend Moxie.
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Superb12 Reviews4.7
Ley Line Coffee
160 Main Ave W, Twin Falls, ID 83301It's cute for a Pop up. So glad I was bored with everything else and found this kid. Everyone needs to get his coffee so he can grow it's amazi...
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Superb34 Reviews5
Ocean Sushi
1035 W 6th S, Mountain Home, ID 83647Absolutely wonderful food and service. Not a lot of options in Mountain Home and this place is one of our top choices for delicious food. We have never l...
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Superb42 Reviews4.5
Base Camp Coffee
250 Coeur D'Alene River Rd, Kingston, ID 83839Christmas Eve had the best white chocolate mocha of my life! Husband loved his mocha so we tried it again today (week later) and we were not disappointed...
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Superb34 Reviews4.4
Polo's Cafe
1255 Overland Ave, Burley, ID 83318Our waitress was wonderful!Top notch service!Food was pretty good. But the service was great.
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Superb11 Reviews4.8
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Gem In & Out
322 Cleveland Blvd, Caldwell, ID 83605This was my mama’s favorite place to eat i would come here every Saturday to get her a bacon cheeseburger and onion rings and a fry’s my mama is passed a...
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Superb224 Reviews4.5
Porter’s Pub - The Meeting Eating Drinking Place
84 S Main St, Soda Springs, ID 83276Order prime rib twice and served a paper thin salt covered rib eye not worth lunch meat. Good servers leaving and replaced with trash.
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Good166 Reviews4.2
Turf Club
734 Falls Avenue, Twin Falls, ID 83301We sincerely appreciate your invitation for dinner tonight. Your establishment has undoubtedly become the top restaurant in town. We cannot think of anyo...
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Superb78 Reviews4.5
Garbonzo's Pizza
1312 E Homedale Rd, Caldwell, ID 83607I read a comment about the way people are treated, the complaint was that they were reprimanded because there kids had no shoes and were they were not be...
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Good237 Reviews4
Kabob House
9140 W Emerald St, Boise, ID 83704The last 5 years my husband and I have made this our go to restaurant for Afghani and Mediterranian food. Best naan in town--chewy, thick and flavorful....
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Superb394 Reviews4.7
Rose Hill Bakery
320 S Kimball Ave, Caldwell, ID 83605Scones were awesome!!!! Not dry AT ALL!!! PERFECT PERFECT PERFECT!!!! I had 3 of the different flavors. Strawberries and cream, Lemon/blueberry and I f...
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Superb43 Reviews4.8
Country Bay Bistro
1749 S Cole Rd, Boise, ID 83709Food was terrible, A crab and Shrimp salad with only 2 shrimp and crab that looked like and tasted like it came out of a can. A steak with a shrimp past...
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Good147 Reviews3.7
Angie's Country Kitchen
19 W Main St, Craigmont, ID 83523Stopped in last night for the 1st time and ordered the French dip, one of my favorite sandwiches, and it was fantastic. The owner was such a nice lady...
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Superb6 Reviews5
Bent Bean
2101 Overland Ave, Burley, ID 83318The gas fire is relaxing and the help is very friendly the coffee is always fresh
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Good22 Reviews3.5
Enrique's Mexican Restaurant
345 N Ave E Ave, Kuna, ID 83634my bf & i ate here last weekend and i cant say either one of us ever want to return. we didn't get sat until 40 minutes after our reservation, o...
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Good201 Reviews4.2
Great Wall Express
235 W Quinn Rd # B, Pocatello, ID 83201They just changed their serving size containers, and are half the size they used to be!!!! Was hoping this business would not follow other food business...
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Good21 Reviews3.7
Las Dos Hermanas
3718 Cleveland Blvd, Caldwell, ID 83605The very browned tripe when the tripe is browned too much it becomes bitter and the sauce is very squeaky.
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Riceworks Sushi & Asian Street Food - Kuna
482 W Main St, Kuna, ID 83634This restaurant has, in my opinion, the best Asian food in the area. We ordered Crab Rangoon dip, General's chicken, Sushi and Pad Thai. All were de...
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Good91 Reviews4.1
Kosta’s Taverna
360 S Eagle Rd, Eagle, ID 83616Great food, awesome atmosphere and great service! An amazing family-run business. Thank you guys for the awesome experience!
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Superb128 Reviews4.9
Cupbop - Korean BBQ
1471 Caldwell Blvd, Nampa, ID 83651The staff is so helpful and friendly. The food ..it is so yummy. We will definitely be back!
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Superb122 Reviews4.5
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Street Dogs
2 W Owyhee Ave B, Homedale, ID 83628good little place. husband and I ate lunch here for 25$. we both got there street dog with fries and shared a drink(they’re sodas are canned). food is go...
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Superb25 Reviews4.8
Effie Tavern
1120 Main St, Lewiston, ID 83501We always get good food and service every time we go.Dietary restrictions: Had restrictive diet that week and they accommodated very well!
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Superb76 Reviews4.7
AREPAS FACTORY
4155 Yellowstone Avenue, Chubbuck, ID 83202Oh man this place is so good and the lady that runs it is super sweet! We loved everything we tried today! Sp fresh and delicious!
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Superb26 Reviews5
LA GARNACHA QUE APAPACHA
7709 W Overland Rd # 120, Boise, ID 83709I live 3 hours from Boise and every time I go it is my favorite place for food. The service is excellent, highly recommended ?
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Superb129 Reviews4.6
Timber Lodge Cafe
929 Main Ave, St Maries, ID 83861We had an excellent meal at Timber Lodge. Their selection of burgers is outstanding. I had the cowboy burger with onion rings and my son had the fried ch...
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Good44 Reviews3.9
South Hills Bar & Grill
300 US-30, Hansen, ID 83334Good food ! Bartender/cook opened the kitchen up to fry something good for me.(thanks) good atmosphere and Trevor took good care of the customers!!!
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Superb9 Reviews4.8
Krystal cafe
130 Johnson Ave, Orofino, ID 83544We loved this little diner! Great small town feel very friendly! We had the pleasure of having the server also be our cook and I believe she was the owne...
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Superb39 Reviews4.7
Trudy's Kitchen
3876 ID-21, Idaho City, ID 83631Best pies anywhere! You are missing a great deal if you pass through Idaho City and not get a pie or cheesecake... Lunch is great too, but I come for the...
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Good128 Reviews4.2
C.J's Pizza - Orofino
11330 US-12 #2, Orofino, ID 83544Super skimpy with the toppings. Definitely not much bang for your buck at this pizza parlor. Disappointed to say the least.
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Good12 Reviews3.8