After months of waiting, Candle in the Woods exceeded expectations. The food was unexpected and delicious. The host was hilarious and personable. It was a wonderfully run family business. I would recommend anyone traveling to North Idaho experience this fantastic restaurant.
uniqueexperience
Unique experience. The staff was great and the overall experience was worth trying, once. Most food was good, but with dietary restrictions the experience fell a little short. It seemed that some of the dishes were an afterthought and just had omissions of certain ingredients rather than a more thoughtful attempt. A little disappointing after waiting 7 months to dine there. Would still recommend to others because it was a fun and unique evening.
Kip Lockwood
We had the greatest time here and the ultimate experience with David. Highly recommend as a bucket list item. Good friends and the best drink and food pairings we have ever had.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mohana Soha
Great food! 12 courses and wine pairing with every course. Definitely worth the price!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
ADiner
The son was our host and told endless poor taste, over rehearsed jokes or stories with every course that tainted the whole experience for my group. “That will hopefully be the best meat you put in your mouth tonight.” White wines served warm. Not enough time to chat between courses with guests because host keeps talking and telling crass stories. Out of 12 courses 3 were great 3 were decent and 6 were ok or underwhelming. Glad we went, but we won't be returning.
For the price we paid we were all disappointed. Food was overstated and way too sweet. Not one bite was memorable. The host was loud, talked the whole time and told inappropriate jokes. Wine was not good. Feel like we were robbed.
Nigel A.
An amazing eclectic experience, reservations 11 months out but got in on a cancelation. Great wines and interesting dishes. Was a bit nervous about being at a giant communal table but was honestly one of the highlights. Will be excited to go back again!
This was our first experience at candle in the woods, and let me tell you, it was the most amazing dinner experience we've ever had! Not only is the setting wonderful, the host and chef were very personable and humorous throughout the dinner. The food itself was so amazing, every course was wonderful we had 13 in all that evening. We opted to not do many of the wine pairings, my husband did beer instead and I had some seltzer spritzers as I'm not a wine drinker. But what we had was amazing! The service staff and cook staff were all very wonderful, it was so nice to see. They are training of the future generations in the culinary industry. It was a very cool experience to be seated family style with other strangers and really get an intimate high end gourmet meal. While it is a little on the expensive side, it is worth the money! We loved Chef Dave and his son, we will be going back! Our valentines dinner was the best we've ever had.
Terri W.
A truly elevated dining experience smack dab in the middle of Northern Idaho? Yes, it's true! What a fabulous feast for the wine and food palette with an entertaining guided journey throughout a 13 course chefs menu! I can't recommend it highly enough!
Bradley Oliver
What a great evening. Food was amazing, wine pairings were spot on, Connor was great and Brian was an excellent driver. Thanks team, we will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tuna Tartare with Avocado, Lobster Bisque, Tuna Tartar on Himalayan Salt Bricks
Most incredible experience right in our backyard!! Outstanding service and the menu was RIGHTEOUS!!! Thank you for making our night so special!
Crazy Life
Best Restaurant in all categories hands down!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
NathanW
Easily the best dining experience I've ever had. My wife and I have been to a variety of restaurants and I've traveled internationally many times and enjoyed plenty of excellent food. We spent some time in Las Vegas during restaurant week and ate some of the biggest name restaurants and enjoyed their food and wine pairings and that didn't "hold a candle" to what we experienced here. The food was amazing and adventurous with wine pairings that were spot on. The dining wasn't pretentious and made it very accessible for everyone from the farmer raised on steak and potatoes to the world class elite. I promise you'll be hard pressed to find anything better even at Michelin star rated restaurants.
Dana Robinson
Best food experience hands down.We waited 10 months to get in. Worth the wait.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jimmy 1
It was some of the best food I've ever
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak Smores, Tuna Tartare with Avocado, Lobster Bisque, Tuna Tartar on Himalayan Salt Bricks, Rosè with Gold Dust, Lobster Ravioli, Steak & Herb Butter, Scallops, Sorbet with Sparkling Sugar, Smoked Scallop, Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus and Signature Prime Rib Smores, Ravioli in Sambuca & Lemon Cream With
After months of waiting, Candle in the Woods exceeded expectations. The food was unexpected and delicious. The host was hilarious and personable. It was a wonderfully run family business. I would recommend anyone traveling to North Idaho experience this fantastic restaurant.
Unique experience. The staff was great and the overall experience was worth trying, once. Most food was good, but with dietary restrictions the experience fell a little short. It seemed that some of the dishes were an afterthought and just had omissions of certain ingredients rather than a more thoughtful attempt. A little disappointing after waiting 7 months to dine there. Would still recommend to others because it was a fun and unique evening.
We had the greatest time here and the ultimate experience with David. Highly recommend as a bucket list item. Good friends and the best drink and food pairings we have ever had.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food! 12 courses and wine pairing with every course. Definitely worth the price!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The son was our host and told endless poor taste, over rehearsed jokes or stories with every course that tainted the whole experience for my group. “That will hopefully be the best meat you put in your mouth tonight.” White wines served warm. Not enough time to chat between courses with guests because host keeps talking and telling crass stories. Out of 12 courses 3 were great 3 were decent and 6 were ok or underwhelming. Glad we went, but we won't be returning.
For the price we paid we were all disappointed. Food was overstated and way too sweet. Not one bite was memorable. The host was loud, talked the whole time and told inappropriate jokes. Wine was not good. Feel like we were robbed.
An amazing eclectic experience, reservations 11 months out but got in on a cancelation. Great wines and interesting dishes. Was a bit nervous about being at a giant communal table but was honestly one of the highlights. Will be excited to go back again!
This was our first experience at candle in the woods, and let me tell you, it was the most amazing dinner experience we've ever had! Not only is the setting wonderful, the host and chef were very personable and humorous throughout the dinner. The food itself was so amazing, every course was wonderful we had 13 in all that evening. We opted to not do many of the wine pairings, my husband did beer instead and I had some seltzer spritzers as I'm not a wine drinker. But what we had was amazing! The service staff and cook staff were all very wonderful, it was so nice to see. They are training of the future generations in the culinary industry. It was a very cool experience to be seated family style with other strangers and really get an intimate high end gourmet meal. While it is a little on the expensive side, it is worth the money! We loved Chef Dave and his son, we will be going back! Our valentines dinner was the best we've ever had.
A truly elevated dining experience smack dab in the middle of Northern Idaho? Yes, it's true! What a fabulous feast for the wine and food palette with an entertaining guided journey throughout a 13 course chefs menu! I can't recommend it highly enough!
What a great evening. Food was amazing, wine pairings were spot on, Connor was great and Brian was an excellent driver. Thanks team, we will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tuna Tartare with Avocado, Lobster Bisque, Tuna Tartar on Himalayan Salt Bricks
Restaurantji Recommends
Most incredible experience right in our backyard!! Outstanding service and the menu was RIGHTEOUS!!! Thank you for making our night so special!
Best Restaurant in all categories hands down!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Easily the best dining experience I've ever had. My wife and I have been to a variety of restaurants and I've traveled internationally many times and enjoyed plenty of excellent food. We spent some time in Las Vegas during restaurant week and ate some of the biggest name restaurants and enjoyed their food and wine pairings and that didn't "hold a candle" to what we experienced here. The food was amazing and adventurous with wine pairings that were spot on. The dining wasn't pretentious and made it very accessible for everyone from the farmer raised on steak and potatoes to the world class elite. I promise you'll be hard pressed to find anything better even at Michelin star rated restaurants.
Best food experience hands down.We waited 10 months to get in. Worth the wait.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It was some of the best food I've ever
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak Smores, Tuna Tartare with Avocado, Lobster Bisque, Tuna Tartar on Himalayan Salt Bricks, Rosè with Gold Dust, Lobster Ravioli, Steak & Herb Butter, Scallops, Sorbet with Sparkling Sugar, Smoked Scallop, Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus and Signature Prime Rib Smores, Ravioli in Sambuca & Lemon Cream With