Brianna and staff took care to make a family visit happy. Brunch was good. We even got some fresh out of the oven huckleberry muffins just because. Casual and comfortable. We were welcomed and treated great. The view is amazing. The building is beautiful (I used to work there years ago so I’m very familiar with the place). Thanks B’s Beacon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dee Miller
This place has gone downhill over the past year, and it’s painfully obvious. It used to boast stunning paintings, fresh and exciting food, and a warm, welcoming staff. Now, the menu is bland and uninspired, with the same tired specials every time. There’s no innovation or effort anymore. Worse, they can’t even be bothered to update their website hours, leaving us to drive across the lake only to find a closed restaurant. I deeply miss the original crew and the adventurous, heartfelt dining experience we once had. The lack of care is glaring.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Stephanie Stephens
This is a hidden gem nestled away on the hillside. Views are amazing, food is great and the staff is stellar. We make our way out here as often as we can. You will not be disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Angelique H
Wow, it's true, this is a hidden gem 💎 Was highly recommended by an acquaintance for my husband's birthday and didn't disappoint. Supposed to go for Sunday brunch but the Montana weather forecast made us decide a meal on Saturday would be a better option.
Only thing we were surprised about was the packet of oyster crackers with the soup; thought the chef would've served his own take with it.
Otherwise, a delicious late lunch/early dinner. We'll certainly be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Zee Ahmed
We stopped here randomly on a multi state road trip, this places was an incredible surprise. The view from the outside seating was breathtaking and the food was delicious! Would definitely recommend. This place in a more busy area would always be packed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kevin Young
Great lunches and dinners in the old Hope Hotel with amazing views, and with outside seating as well in the summer. Small and family owned. Bella is great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Scott Potter
We were just looking for a coffee and desert spot in a Sunday afternoon. I drive by this super charming place often and wonder about it. We stopped in and and had a magic kind of afternoon experience with very fresh homemade deserts and very nice drip coffee. I wouldn't say this was a coffee shop but more of a restaurant. When we left a lot of folks were rolling in to dinner. The folks running the place were super nice and told us a bit about the historic nature of the building going back to the 1800s. This would be a favorite place to go if I lived in Sandpoint. They are open all year. I encourage you to make the drive out (one of my favorite) and soak in the amazing experience here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Deac Easterly
Just passing by on our way back to post falls, took a chance and. WOW..... The tropical shrimp and chicken tacos floored me... Absolutely the best lunch I'n a VERY long time. The view and atmosphere was perfect for my wife and I. Monica our waitress was FABULOUS. Answered all our questions and was so polite. Absolutely loved this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
J. Wright
What a gem of a place! We'll be back for sure! We loved everything! Gorgeous building, flowers, location. Super friendly staff! B was so personable and kind! You can tell she loves what she does.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joanne Russo
Everything we had was delicious I did not take pictures.
I dont even want everyone to know about this place and make it more difficult for me to get a table at my new favorite restaurant but in the spirit of fellowship I will have you know that I drive to Idaho, Washington, all over Montana trying new food and I will no longer be exploring for the best steak within driving distance of Thompson falls. B’s beacon is it.
The atmosphere is literally a slice of heaven and the food was just as good. Thank you for feeding us real food in an area where that is so hard to find.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paul Dickerson
Not a very friendly place, food was ok, the only thing great about this restaurant is the view.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 1
Tami Krutz
Excellent food, great staff, friendly environment, and outstanding view!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
K. W.
Building was historically interesting, odd jumble of art thst I think they sell for local artists. Our table was dirty, with food spilt into the sugar bowl and in a puddle around it (I tried to subtly point this out to the waitress who seemed miffed).
The Appetiser was good, well presented, nice flavours (tropical shrimp). The stake I ordered was cooked to my specification, but the rest of the plate had a strange, overpowering flavour in everything that I couldn't pin down. It wasn't horrible, just unpleasant and reminiscent of too many ingredients in a soup.
I was disappointed with the huckleberry pie. It was served with a scoop of ice cream at my request (I asked for ice cream or cream), and a with a squirt of readiwhip (which I'm allergic to). The crust of the pie was rubbery, and the sides of the pie had started to dry out, making the whole thing unappetising. I did try the filling - which was nicely done. It was a good highlight of the berries flavour without being sickly sweet. Overall, we won't be back.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Deborah Jones
Great food (crab cakes and fish dinner special), service, drinks, and a spectacular view. Lovely building and to top it off, a pool table in the bar.
Brianna and staff took care to make a family visit happy. Brunch was good. We even got some fresh out of the oven huckleberry muffins just because. Casual and comfortable. We were welcomed and treated great. The view is amazing. The building is beautiful (I used to work there years ago so I’m very familiar with the place). Thanks B’s Beacon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place has gone downhill over the past year, and it’s painfully obvious. It used to boast stunning paintings, fresh and exciting food, and a warm, welcoming staff. Now, the menu is bland and uninspired, with the same tired specials every time. There’s no innovation or effort anymore. Worse, they can’t even be bothered to update their website hours, leaving us to drive across the lake only to find a closed restaurant. I deeply miss the original crew and the adventurous, heartfelt dining experience we once had. The lack of care is glaring.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
This is a hidden gem nestled away on the hillside. Views are amazing, food is great and the staff is stellar. We make our way out here as often as we can. You will not be disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wow, it's true, this is a hidden gem 💎 Was highly recommended by an acquaintance for my husband's birthday and didn't disappoint. Supposed to go for Sunday brunch but the Montana weather forecast made us decide a meal on Saturday would be a better option.
Only thing we were surprised about was the packet of oyster crackers with the soup; thought the chef would've served his own take with it.
Otherwise, a delicious late lunch/early dinner. We'll certainly be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We stopped here randomly on a multi state road trip, this places was an incredible surprise. The view from the outside seating was breathtaking and the food was delicious! Would definitely recommend. This place in a more busy area would always be packed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great lunches and dinners in the old Hope Hotel with amazing views, and with outside seating as well in the summer. Small and family owned. Bella is great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We were just looking for a coffee and desert spot in a Sunday afternoon. I drive by this super charming place often and wonder about it. We stopped in and and had a magic kind of afternoon experience with very fresh homemade deserts and very nice drip coffee. I wouldn't say this was a coffee shop but more of a restaurant. When we left a lot of folks were rolling in to dinner. The folks running the place were super nice and told us a bit about the historic nature of the building going back to the 1800s. This would be a favorite place to go if I lived in Sandpoint. They are open all year. I encourage you to make the drive out (one of my favorite) and soak in the amazing experience here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Just passing by on our way back to post falls, took a chance and. WOW..... The tropical shrimp and chicken tacos floored me... Absolutely the best lunch I'n a VERY long time. The view and atmosphere was perfect for my wife and I. Monica our waitress was FABULOUS. Answered all our questions and was so polite. Absolutely loved this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What a gem of a place! We'll be back for sure! We loved everything! Gorgeous building, flowers, location. Super friendly staff! B was so personable and kind! You can tell she loves what she does.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything we had was delicious I did not take pictures.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
I dont even want everyone to know about this place and make it more difficult for me to get a table at my new favorite restaurant but in the spirit of fellowship I will have you know that I drive to Idaho, Washington, all over Montana trying new food and I will no longer be exploring for the best steak within driving distance of Thompson falls. B’s beacon is it.
The atmosphere is literally a slice of heaven and the food was just as good. Thank you for feeding us real food in an area where that is so hard to find.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Not a very friendly place, food was ok, the only thing great about this restaurant is the view.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 1
Excellent food, great staff, friendly environment, and outstanding view!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Building was historically interesting, odd jumble of art thst I think they sell for local artists. Our table was dirty, with food spilt into the sugar bowl and in a puddle around it (I tried to subtly point this out to the waitress who seemed miffed).
The Appetiser was good, well presented, nice flavours (tropical shrimp). The stake I ordered was cooked to my specification, but the rest of the plate had a strange, overpowering flavour in everything that I couldn't pin down. It wasn't horrible, just unpleasant and reminiscent of too many ingredients in a soup.
I was disappointed with the huckleberry pie. It was served with a scoop of ice cream at my request (I asked for ice cream or cream), and a with a squirt of readiwhip (which I'm allergic to). The crust of the pie was rubbery, and the sides of the pie had started to dry out, making the whole thing unappetising. I did try the filling - which was nicely done. It was a good highlight of the berries flavour without being sickly sweet.
Overall, we won't be back.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Great food (crab cakes and fish dinner special), service, drinks, and a spectacular view. Lovely building and to top it off, a pool table in the bar.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
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