“I have been coming to Coeur d'Alene for 16 years, and I have never been to this place! My parents typically don't like to try offbeat restaurants, but I am so glad they said yes to this! We were immediately greeted by the friendliest server with red hair! It was crowded But we didn't have to wait too long with only three of us. We each ordered the two item combo. It was hard to believe at 5 o'clock on a Friday they were already out of prime rib and brisket! I really wanted that brisket! I ordered the collard greens, some thing I have rarely chosen in my life, and it was good! I don't need to do it again though. We tried two of their sauces and that's where the place is lacking a bit. The smoky flavor of the meat makes up for it though! Their mac & cheese is so yummy. I wish I had ordered another side of that! We got two meals out of the one we purchased because we could not finish at all! if a noisy restaurant is not your vibe, just get the food to go! It's a very packed place and because of the building it's in, it is hard to talk to your table mates! But this will be a staple restaurant for me to come back to two times a year!“
“DO NOT judge this restaurant by the exterior (or do..... we can keep it for us locals). Wow! Just WOW! Relic Smokehouse is fall off your stool unbelievably great food. My husband ordered the brisket, i ordered ribs and brisket and (creatures of habit we are) we both ordered the mac & cheese and beans for sides. The food was out of this world outstanding. It comes with 3 different sauces: regular bbq (good), hot bbq (amazing!!) And hot mustard (outstanding). Loved that the meat came "dry" so you could add your sauce of choice - problem is we loved them all. The meat was literally melt in your mouth tender, and the flavor was outstanding. The mac & cheese should be its own food group - its THAT good. It's houses in a historic building with an unassuming front. It is our new favorite regular spot.“