New American Restaurants in Lava Hot Springs, ID

“I’m going to start with we are from WV. We stopped here after soaking in the towns wonderful hot spring. The girl at the window was completely confused when my husband ordered a hot dog with sauce and onion. Now here in WV everyone knows sauce is a nice sweet and spicy- meaty chili style topping with either onions or slaw. Apparently that is not normal out here in the west😂he then said ok just chili- nope 👎 not a thing- ok just do a burger. He thought the burger was really good 😊 I ordered a plain dog and it was the first time I’d had it cut in 3’s and fried and I liked it very much! Overall it was a memorable stop. Thanks ☺“

“Where to start on such an excellent dining experience... I guess at the beginning. My date and I did not know that reservations where required, but even when not having any, the owner/director kindly accommodated us as if we did have reservations. Immediately, I sensed an atmosphere of “welcome home”. We were seated at the bar-top; which turned out to be another great decision. The bartender was not only engaging and well knowledge at his craft, but sincere and excited to see his customers. And let me add, he did not skimp on the spirits... We were well relaxed by the time our appetizer and entree arrived... Speaking of the appetizer and entree... A wonder experience of flavor! The Seared Scallops were done perfectly done with an almond brown butter which included macadamia nuts and crumbled bacon. It that was so good we ordered more bread to sop up the remaining juices. The entree of the night was the Short Rib. If you like beef stew or anything with beef, broth, carrots and mashed potatoes...this is the dish for you. I’m not sure what Beef Bourguignon tastes like, but this dish will give it a run for its money. Tender beef that melts in your mouth, flanked by tender slices of sweet carrots, placed on top of a pillow of perfectly whipped and seasoned mashed potatoes...all surrounded by the best beef stew-AuJus I’ve ever had. Again, the bread was used to sop up every drop of juice. By the end of the meal, we were in heaven. It was a meal and an experienced that would turn any bad-day into a good one. We WILL be back; and sooner than later! My only regret is that I did not take pictures of the meal or of the updated menu.“