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Sandpoint & North Idaho
Restaurants & Bars
Restaurants in Sandpoint and North Idaho
run the gamut of culinary types, and most people can find something that
fits their palates. We have a culinary program, a world-class ski resort,
and every type of cuisine from Sushi to Italian, Philly Cheese Steaks to
good old fashioned hamburgers. A couple of the eateries listed below are
presently closed, either for seasonal reasons, or because they are up for
sale. Still, we try to keep this list current, and if they are for sale, we
expect (uh, hope) these will be open again soon.
The numbered ratings come from
a reader's poll in Yahoo Travel. My ratings come from my personal experience.
What qualifies me to make such judgments? I worked with Emeril
Legasse for several years, was main dining room Captain at the #1 ranked
restaurant in the nation - Commander's Palace in New Orleans, taught at a
culinary school, and host the show Gourmet to Go and North Idaho Arts and
Adventure on KSPT and KBFI. Many of the chefs and owners of these
restaurants have been on one of the shows. In general, I think we have a
pretty good dining environment, including grocery stores. Keep in mind that
I visit all restaurants, but only over a year period or so for some, and
more often for others. Menus change, owners change, management changes,
servers, cooks, and chefs change. Hopefully we get it right, but if you had
a different experience. please let us know so we can update our page. So, bon appetit!
A Js CAFE
(American)
215 High
Priest River, ID 83856
208-448-2609
ALPENGLOW DELI
(American-Delicatessen)
124 Village Lane
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-263-3088
A & P's BAR & GRILL
C'mon, if you haven't been to 219 and crossed the street into A & P's,
then you don't know Sandpoint.
Good
burgers and standard fare, cold beer, pool, and always a
conversation goin' on.
222 N 1st Ave
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-263-2313
Arlo’s Ristorante
(Italian)
Rated #2
for all Sandpoint Restaurants by Yahoo Travel. There was a rift between Chef
Christopher and his sister and brother-in-law, but all seems well at Arlo’s
with his families recipes from his childhood in New York City. Fabulous
entrees, dazzling appetizers and wonderful homemade desserts are favorites
of locals and visitors. Nice out door deck, and some good Italian wines.
They had a recent fire and are making repairs, but will reopen soon. In
fact, saw the lights on today, so maybe tomorrow? Loved the Amarone we had last time there.
330 North First Ave.
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-255-4186
Bamboo Chinese Restaurant
(Chinese)
Chinese food prepared fresh daily. An extensive menu offering a variety of
Szechuan and Mandarin dishes. Beer and wine available. So, friendly and
fairly fast service, which can be important at lunch time. Now, with the new
Panhandle State Bank right across the street, they may become busier. So try
before they are too slammed.
417 Church Street
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-263-9593
Bangkok Cuisine Thai Restaurant
(Thai)
Rated #3
for all Sandpoint Restaurants by Yahoo Travel. Authentic Thai cuisine. Been
to Chang Mai, Phuket, and Bangkok, and this is typical, and good, country
Thai. Wine and beer available.
202 North Second
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-265-4149
Beach House
(American)
Rated #6
for all
Sandpoint Restaurants by Yahoo Travel. Okay, so they don’t have the four-star
cuisine that the view warrants, but the food isn’t bad, and can at times be
good. What the Beach House has are unbelievable lake and mountain views from
the deck or in the restaurant. The deck is covered and heated for winter
visits, and the bar is our favorite. For ambiance, the best in town.
56
Bridge St,
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-255-4947
208-263-9144 (fax)
And we just finished their new
interactive, fully animated website:
www.SandpointBeachHouse.net
Beyond Hope Resort
(Eclectic
Cuisine)
In this unpretentious
supper club in Hope, you'll find some of Sandpoint's most innovative
cuisine. For lunch, you can't beat the Damn Good Cheeseburger or Perfect
Pork Ribs. And for dinner, try the seared Ahi tuna appetizer, followed by
Molasses Glazed Porterhouse steak or Grilled Salmon with sweet onion
marmalade. Plus a full bar, a view of Lake Pond Oreille, and the sort of
attentive yet folksy service you'd expect in a local diner. Lived 300 yards
away and loved every meal. You will too.
1267 Peninsula Road
Hope, ID 83836
208-264-5251
877-270-4673
BLUE
HERON CAFE at the Samuels Store
(American
Breakfast & Lunch)
486534 Highway 95 North
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-263-1146
The Blue Moon Restaurant
(American
Breakfast)
In
Ivano's old location, Blue Moon started with breakfast, now serves lunch,
and dinner occasionally or is not far off the horizon. They spent a bundle
in time and effort fixing up the old building, and though they have taken
their time moving from breakfast to lunch and now to dinner, when they do
something, they seem to do it well. I've eaten lunch there several times,
and it is always good. While it isn't something that makes me want to yell
their praises from the mountain tops, it is always satisfying, and portions
are good.
124 South 2nd Avenue
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-265-9953
Bottle Bay Resort & Marina
(Steak &
Seafood)
Beautiful Views On Lake Pend Oreille. This is another that I have never
visited except by boat. Got to say that after a long day on the lake,
sitting at Bottle Bay watching the sunset, everything seemed to taste just
perfect.
115 Resort Road
Sagle, ID 83860
208-263-5916
208-265-8300 (fax)
Cabinet Mountain Bar & Grill
(American)
Good down-home cookin’, featuring daily specials and Saturday night prime
rib. Breakfast served all day. Open at 6 a.m., seven days a week,
year-round. Take and bake pizza, full bar with Friday night karaoke, dart
tournaments, big-screen TV and pool available.
301
Fourth St.
Clark Fork, ID 83836
208-266-1229
CAFE BODEGA in Foster's
Crossing
Cool assortment of international sandwiches, soups, organic teas, beer, wine
and desserts.
5th & Cedar
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-263-5911
Cafe Trinity
(Eclectic Southern & New Orleans Cuisine)
Okay, so Chef Gabe used to be the chef at
Beyond Hope when we lived on the Hope Peninsula. Then he became the
instructor for the local Culinary program, that I helped start. So I kinda
like him personally. But now he has left to work at Chimney Rock up on
Schweitzer. Their menu features Southern-inspired food, such as gumbo,
éttoufé and Po'Boy sandwiches, as well as steaks and fresh
seafood. Well, I am from New Orleans, and they do it well. First year they
were open they were Sandpoint’s best new restaurant. Now they have kept some
of that Southern flair, but have tempered their menu to Tapas, with Sushi
from Oiishi. Whether you are having dinner on their nice deck overlooking
Sand Creek, or sitting at the dining bar and exhibition kitchen, you will
enjoy a taste of the South in beautiful North Idaho. Serving lunch and
dinner. Beer and wine available.
116 N. First Ave.
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-255-7558
Captn's
Table
(Steak & Seafood)
I have never driven to this
restaurant. While it is cool and has a full bar, the food is more of the
hearty variety. Drive or boat in to this Hard Liquor Saloon at Garfield Bay
on beautiful Lake Pend Oreille. Enjoy the view and a full menu featuring
steaks, ribs, chicken, burgers, salads, munchies and desserts, including
homemade cheese cake. Call or visit their website for the calendar of
events.
16469 Garfield Bay Road
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-265-6351
CEDAR ST. BRIDGE CAFE
(American)
334 N 1st Ave
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-265-4396
Chimney Rock Grill
(American)
In the Selkirk Lodge at Schweitzer, the
Chimney Rock Grill offers family dining with breathtaking mountain and
lake views. Open for summer and winter featuring breakfast, lunch and
dinner. Full service cocktail lounge with daily drink specials. One of Wine
Spectator’s award winning restaurants because of their extensive selection
of Northwest Wines. However, do not expect regional cuisine, in spite of the
name. One summer the closest they came to serving a northwestern dish was
Jamaican Jerk Chicken. Still, good food in a cool place.
Located at Schweitzer Mountain Resort 11 miles Northwest of Sandpoint,
Idaho.
208-265-0257
Chophouse
(Steakhouse)
Rated #1
for all Sandpoint Restaurants by Yahoo Travel the Chophouse is located in
the recently restored Pastime Building. Once known for their steak, they
exclusively served prime cut beef and a daily seafood delivery that
maintains a distinctive selection. They have since changed their menu, and
are for sale. Perhaps once Sandpoint’s finest dining experience, Platinum
cards were necessary. It cost. Till, when you’re finished, dance the
calories away in the other part of the Pastime Building: the nightclub
called synergy.
209 N. First Avenue,
Sandpoint, Idaho 83864
208-265-1535
Connie's Café
(American)
One of the venerable old Sandpoint standbys, Connie’s has daily lunch and
dinner specials, great breakfasts and coffee. Food is always good, and they
have a full service lounge with a comfortable atmosphere. Had the new owners
on my radio show a few months ago. See, Connie's had closed, and a couple of
the girls who ran the place on the floor took over as the new owners. Kept
some of the things that worked on the menu, and put some yummy new stuff in
there too. Renovated the bar, and I like it soooo much better.
323 Cedar Street
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-255-2227
THE CRAGGY RANGE
(American)
Located in the Powerhouse building, just as
you enter Sandpoint off the Longbridge, this
American style bar and grill features typical food found in these kinds of
establishments. Run by a company that has successfully presented various
offerings such as their sister restaurant in Whitefish, Montana and other
eateries, this one does it well, with good steaks and food. They haven't yet
begun utilizing the space overlooking the Sandpoint Marina, but will soon.
The bar is good, and while the prices are a bit high, you can virtually
guarantee a good meal. They still have some kinks to work out. When being
charged $8.00 for a Gran Marnier, you naturally expect a brandy snifter, not
a shot glass, but compared to the restaurant it replaced, the Powerhouse Bar
& Grill, this is light years better. Still, looks like they didn't like the
slow down in the winter, so they closed their doors, but will reopen in
April.
222 N 1st Ave
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-263-2313
Di Luna's
(Regional
Cuisine)
Great regional cuisine prepared with only the freshest ingredients is the
specialty at this restaurant that is open daily for breakfast, lunch, and
dinner. Nice wait staff, and more consistent with service, plus the
occasional cool bands and entertainment. Northwest beers and wines.
Rated #16
for all Sandpoint Restaurants by Yahoo Travel.
207 Cedar Street
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-263-0846
Dock of the Bay Waterfront Cafe
(Inventive Steak & Seafood)
Probably my favorite restaurant in
Bonner. At Holiday Shores Marina in Hope. Waterfront cafe accessible by boat
or car, the Dock features locally raised buffalo, chicken, beef and
vegetarian entrees with a flare of spices, salsa and samba. The Dock also
flies fresh fish from far-flung fishing fleets for fine friends. Relax with
panoramic views of Lake Pend Oreille. Great outdoor dock on the water and my
favorite wine list in the area. Serving dinner starting at 3 p.m. Sittin' on
the Dock of the Bay, watchin' the ...
46624 Highway 200
Hope, ID 83836
208-264-5057
Downtown Crossing
(American)
One of Sandpoint’s newest restaurants.
The food is decent with innovative “American” cuisine, and the bar is
top-notch, offering an extensive martini and specialty cocktail menu, and a
good selection of wine and beer. Features include cozy lounge furniture,
fireplace, board game table, baby grand piano and local artwork. Especially
a cool place when the owner is playing piano, and poetry blasts every week.
206 North 1st Ave.
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-265-5080
Duke’s Cowboy Grill
(BBQ)
Classic Texan BBQ joint which rivals the best
in Texas. Duke’s is the home of righteous wood-smoked barbecue, wicked hand
made Buffalo chili, burgers and Tex-Mex specialties. Duke has had some
experience with a similar BBQ joint in California. Very good, and truly
authentic Texas BBQ, the restaurant has been very well done.
30340 Highway 200
Ponderay, ID 83852.
208-263-0600
DULCE
(Wine Bar at Sand Creek Grill)
Dulce is a nice addition to the Sand Creek Grill. While it can be simply for
relaxing before or after your meal, it does just fine on its own. They pair
wines with appetizers or sushi, and have a pretty nice assortment of
desserts and coffee’s. Sit by the fire, relax, and enjoy. Super nice..
105 South First Avenue
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-255-5736
Eichardt's Pub Grill & Coffee House
(American Pub)
With over a dozen beers on tap, good wines and a full coffee bar, find out
for yourself why Ski Magazine picked Eichardt’s the locals’ favorite
hangout. Upstairs is a game room with downtown views, fireplace,
shuffleboard, pool table, darts and board games. Very cool local live music
and Will in the kitchen consistently serves a good plate of vittles.
212 Cedar Street
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-263-4005
ELKINS RESORT On Priest Lake
(Steak & Seafood)
Reeder Bay
Priest River, ID 83856
208) 443-2432
Fiesta Bonita
(Mexican)
Jose does a superior job at bringing hot Mexican cuisine to the cold North.
While I once believed the cuisine was more inspired by the Yucatan, one of
our reader's let me know that it has other facets. He says: "the
food is more Jalisco-style, which is apparently where several of them are
from."
So, let's call it a Mexican hodgepodge (That's mezcolanza in
Spanish). Fiesta Bonita is a step above Joel’s in presentation and ambiance,
and more authentic than Jalapeno’s. Yummy, yummy, yummy.
700 Kootenai Cut Off Rd.
Ponderay, 83852
208-265-9715
FIFTH AVENUE RESTAURANT
(American)
Rated #8 for all Sandpoint Restaurants by Yahoo
Travel. This is truly family-style dining. Serving breakfast, lunch
and dinner and offering daily specials. Banquet and catering services are
also available. Full service bar with beer, wine and cocktails available.
Located in the Quality Inn
807 North Fifth Avenue
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-263-0596
The Floating Restaurant
(Steak & Seafood)
Very cool restaurant built on a house boat
barge. Featuring fresh fish, local beef, flavorful pastas and homemade
breads and desserts. During the height of season, the menu will feature
truly high-end, and esoteric items. Panoramic views of Lake Pend Oreille
while dining from the floating deck or indoor dining room. Full bar, award
winning wine list. Accessible by boat or car. Open April through October.
Hwy 200 East
Hope, ID 83836
208-264-5311
The
Gallery Grill
(Steak & Seafood)
At Hidden Lakes Golf Resort. Customary of
most 19th Holes on famous golf courses, The Gallery Grill offers a
golfer-friendly menu and the best house pours in Bonner County. Come out and
meet your friends after 18 holes. Full bar, micro brews, and 20 wines
available by the glass.
Hidden Lakes Golf Resort
151 Clubhouse Way
Sandpoint, Idaho 83864
208-263-1642 ext. 207
Golden Dragon
(Chinese)
Good Chinese food, no MSG, decent prices,
lots of food.
100 Tibbetts Drive
Ponderay, ID 83852
208-265-5425
Hill's Resort
(American)
4777 W. Lakeshore Road
Priest Lake, ID 83856
208-443-2551
Hope Market Cafe
(American)
I have enjoyed so many sandwiches and lunches there I can hardly count them
now. Besides a great view, the food is a very decent and consistently good
offering. Plus, unlike a lot of other establishments here, prices are
bearable. That is good, because Hope is not a happenin' place come
wintertime. The Hope Market Cafe is supported by a loyal following of
locals, and the store offers some things that make this place truly special.
For instance, recently I bought a flight of the Dunn Howell Mountain Cab.
This flight consists of the three cabs produced from 1999 to 2001. If you
are familiar with wine, you will know that for just $300, this was a true
bargain. The cheese selection is almost as fantastic as the great wine
choices. They have truffle oils, gourmet foods, a good beer selection, all
paired with good food and a killer view. Good job Hope Market Cafe. Acoustic
Music on Sundays.
Hwy 200A E. Business Loop
Hope, ID 83836
208-264-0506
Hoot Owl Cafe
(American Breakfast)
May not look like much from outside, but Hoot Owl’s been servin’ breakfast
to the local crowd in the know for a generation. Really interesting
conversations there some days. Worth it just to see what some of the old
timers like.
30784 Highway 200
Ponderay, ID 83852
208-265-9348
HOTEL HOPE
(Steak, Seafood, & Pasta)
The stunning views and
sunsets from the hotel restaurant match the very good food presented.
Haven't had a bad meal yet. They have breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and are
open in the winter, which is a great thing if you live out in Clark Fork or
Hope. With the exception of the Hope Market Cafe, most other eateries in
that neck of the woods close for the season. Chef Elissa Robbins is fairly
creative, and the fare can range from complex, to simple, utilizing the
freshest ingredients.Beer, wine and cocktails are available in our bar. Oh,
btw, the bar rocks.
115 Lake St
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-263-7123
The Hydra
(Steak & Seafood)
Rated #10
for all Sandpoint Restaurants by Yahoo
Travel. Since 1975 one of the most popular eateries. Uniquely casual
atmosphere lending itself to any occasion. Open seven days a week. Menu
specialties include fresh fish, creative pastas, prime rib, steaks, and an
incredible salad bar. Full bar. Nightly specials in the lounge. Nice Lunch
Buffet Tuesday thru Friday or perhaps Sunday Brunch or Sunday Dinner Buffet.
Outside dining available on our beautiful balcony deck, seasonally.
115 Lake Street
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-263-7123
IVANO'S RISTORANTE
(Italian)
Very good
Italian dining accompanied by classic wines and a gracious atmosphere,
Ivano's Ristorante has been voted Best Restaurant in the Pacific Northwest
by Ski Magazine. Ivano's prepares authentic Northern Italian Cuisine and is
one of Sandpoint's oldest family-owned restaurants. At one time they also
ran the Beach House, and one of the brothers now runs the very well done
Dock of the Bay.
Rated #4
for all Sandpoint Restaurants by Yahoo Travel. Al fresco dining, a full bar,
and the best wine list in town. Also featuring Ivano’s Caffé with fresh
pastries, coffee, espresso, and cappuccino, and international lunch
specialties. Caffé open Monday-Saturday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ristorante open 7
days a week. May be the only restaurant in Sandpoint where Reservations are
needed.
102 South 1st Avenue
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-263-0211
Jalapeno's Mexican Restaurant
(Mexican)
Rated #12
for all Sandpoint Restaurants by Yahoo Travel. One of the owner’s comes from
Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, so I might be a little biased, but we folk
from Louisiana are known for setting a great plate. Jalapeno’s features fine
authentic Mexican food, a full service bar, and al fresco dining.
314 North Second Ave.
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-263-2995
KINGS BAR & GRILL
(American Bar & Grill)
402 Highway 2
Priest River, ID 83856
208-448-0134
KLONDYKE CAFE & TAVERN
(American)
14873 Highway 2
Laclede, ID 83841
208-255-7223
THE LANDING
(Steak & Seafood)
Was Swan's, and loved the bar. A few months
ago I began going back to this old stand by. Now in its third incarnation, I
was disappointed with their lunch. The food was good enough, but to have a
gyro made with imitation beef for $10, I realized that, like many people
overvaluing their homes, this restaurant believed its view was the only
thing people were coming there for. That made me sad, because no matter the
decor, view, or ambiance, if the food sucks, failure is imminent. Two more
times I had marginal lunches.
I mean, the food was okay, but the prices
were way out of line for what you got. Granted, nice scenery, but you can
get that at other, cheaper, and better tasting places nearby. Then I had
dinner, and that was significantly better. I guess that when it is dark and
you can't see the lake and mountains, the food had to be better. Well, now
all that has changed. The owner/manager Len got a new chef. Gary has been at
Trinity, the Crossings at Willow Bay, and other fine local eateries. I
believe he puts out perhaps the most consistently delicious meals of all our
local chefs. Had dinner there recently with clients, and boy was it yummy.
So, pay the price, and find out what truly great food is like when coupled
with spectacular views. Worth every penny.
Lakeshore Drive
Sagle, ID 83860
208-263-2211
THE LOADING DOCK
(American Fast Food/Deli)
Don't know much yet, but this is
the upper extension of Three Glass, John & Darcy Peters restaurant that we
feel is the best restaurant in Sandpoint. They have pizzas, sandwiches, and
other various sundries for on the go. Or, sit al fresco and enjoy a nice
beer or glass of wine overlooking the water. While the view is not all it
could be, from the looks of the constant crowds, this one is a pleaser. Nice
deli selection, too.
Corner of 1st & Bridge St.
Sandpoint, ID 83864
Long Bridge Grill
(Steak)
Just south of the Long Bridge. A family-style
restaurant in a casual dining atmosphere, specializing in steaks, barbecue
and seafood. Featuring local farm-raised angus beef. Breakfast served on
weekends only. Full-service lounge with a game room, karaoke in the lounge
Thursday through Saturday, and occasional live bands.
471600 Highway 95
Sagle, ID 83860
208-265-7929
MACS & MAMA MACS DELI CAFE
(American-Delicatessen)
Highway 57
Priest River, ID 83856
208) 448-1155
MAMASANS AMERASIAN GRILL
(Eclectic Oriental/American
Mix)
Had Mamasan on the radio show, and the food was awesome. Don't be fooled,
she is a lot younger than it sounds.
334 N 1st Ave
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-263-0103
MickDUFF’S
Brewing Company
(Eclectic American)
Fine, handcrafted ales in a family dining atmosphere, and a better menu than
most in Sandpoint. Been twice and really enjoyed both times.
312 N. First Ave.
Sandpoint, Idaho 83864
208-255-4351
Monarch Mountain
Coffee
(Coffee House)
Great little coffee shop that roasts its own beans. Muffins, baked goods,
and sandwiches served daily. Nice little outside area and overstuffed chairs
inside.
208 N 4th Ave.
Sandpoint, ID
208-265-9382
MYSTIC MOOSE - GARFIELD BAY
RESTAURANT
So, I have been hearing their ad on
the radio all winter long. The specials have sounded wonderful, and they
were open when the other resort restaurants were closed. So, I called the
radio station, and am getting the skinny. Will update after I have had a
bite there.
1835 W Garfield
Bay Rd
Sagle, ID 83860
208-263-9595
OISHII
(Sushi)
Junior does a pretty good job with his sushi. This is coming from the guy
who owned Sandpoint's first sushi restaurant. I make sushi several times a
month, and that is my favorite venue for putting good eats down my mouth.
While it is not the most traditional sushi, it is easily as good as any I
have had in larger communities. Thanks Junior.
116 North 1st Avenue
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-263-1406
Old Ice House Pizzeria & Bakery
(Pizza)
Lil’ Bear does it good. Definitely one
of the quirkiest characters, but everything he does he does well. Good
bread, good pizza, good beer, great views. Live music in the summer months.
140 West Main Street
Hope, ID 83836
208-264-5555
Old Ice House Pizzeria & MARKET STATION
(Pizza)
Bear's new venture taking over the space
once occupied by an okay Sushi shack. This is the same as his great
pizzeria, with an emphasis on fast fare, i.e. sandwiches and such. And if
you haven't tried his bread yet, you haven't had a complete Sandpoint
experience. Look for that and some of his other offerings at the Farmer's
Market in Farmin Park.
321 Oak St.
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-264-5555
Panhandler Pies
Was Panhandler Pies
here before Sandpoint? Sure seems so. Great home cooking and delicious pies.
Open Monday through Saturday from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
120 South First Avenue
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-263-2912
Pend Oreille Pasta and Wine
(Specialty)
Not really a sit down
restaurant, but they do make picnic baskets, great sandwiches, soups and
pasta dishes are available for carry-out. One of the best specialty food
stores anywhere, with a huge selection of gourmet meats, cheeses, sauces,
breads, olives, oils, soups, pastas, dressings, sausages and more.and other
items. A large assortment of domestic and imported wines that are well
researched and thought out. Carry out fresh, homemade pasta, lasagna and
sauces. Simply heat them up, and dinner is ready! Dinner packages also
include fresh salad greens, dressing and freshly baked bread. Locally baked
breads and desserts. Also caters special events.
476534 Hwy 95 N
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-263-1352
The Pie Hut
Very good pies. Fruit pies. Cream pies.
Cheesecake that they call "pies." Yummy, yummy pies.
502 Church St
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-265-2208
PINE STREET BAKERY
Once Yoke’s made their own bread, and there
was another bakery in town, but now there is only Winter Ridge and Pine
Street Bakery. And it is a very good bakery. All the breads are baked fresh
daily, from baguettes to big country loaves. Besides cakes (they have a
brisk wedding cake biz) there are chocolate croissants, linzer bars,
key lime bars, and individual cheesecakes and tarts.
710 Pine Street
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-263-9012
Pizza Hut
(Pizza)
Serves its famous thin crust or pan pizzas,
sandwiches, pasta plates and salad bar. Free delivery
200 Bonner Mall Way
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-265-4452
Sand Creek Grill
(French-Asian Fusion)
Nice atmosphere with a very good menu that is almost always well executed.
While other places in town suffer from bad service depending on the time of
year, SCG seems to be in top form year-round. Depending on the season, join
friends and family on our deck or gather around the fire and piano. Enjoy
French-Asian cuisine with an accent on fresh Northwest ingredients, all
prepared by Chef Colin Cox and accompanied by an extensive wine list. Open
evenings, Wednesday through Sunday--from 4:30 pm
105 South First Street
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-255-5736
SANDPOINTE DINER
(Amercan)
300 Bonner Mall Way
Ponderay, ID 83852
208-265-4000
Second Avenue Pizza
(Pizza)
Probably the best pizza in town. More than
just gourmet pizzas, they also have fine sandwiches.
215 South Second Avenue
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-263-9321
SLATES SPORTS BAR
(Amercan)
Good sports bar with multiple screens, private party room in the back, full
liquor bar, regular live music, and comedians. Dependable good food
though the atmosphere could be a bit better. That should soon become a
reality since they are moving to a much better location, just north of the
Bonner Mall on Highway 95.
204 N Triangle Dr (Hey, they
are moving to Highway 95 right north of Walmart - Cool digs)
Ponderay ID 83852
208-263-1381
The
Smoke House
Cool little restaurant right down the street
from my house specializing in fine home smoked and cured jerky, fresh fish,
and game birds. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
95 South Lakeshore Dr.
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-263-6312
Spud's Rotisserie & Grill
(Amercan)
Rated #11
for all Sandpoint Restaurants by Yahoo
Travel. Visit Spuds for a great meal and a super view of the marina from
their back deck. Spuds features gourmet homemade soups, sandwiches, steaks,
salads and famous Idaho potatoes with a variety of toppings. If you are
really hungry get the half roasted chicken with Caesar Salad. Other dishes
include ahi tuna with an Oriental pesto, fresh halibut with mango ginger
salsa and ribeye steak with whole-grain mustard butter. Most dishes and
sandwiches are good values for the money, and a decent wine selection is
available. On the water, next to Starbucks.
102 North First Avenue
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-265-4311
Synergy Nightclub
Located on the second floor of the Pastime Building, Synergy is Sandpoint's
new nightlife hot spot. Synergy guarantees live music every weekend with an
opportunity to drink, dance and socialize in a unique atmosphere. Synergy
also offers a full menu and nightly drink specials.
209 N. First Ave.
Sandpoint, Idaho 83864
208-255-4412
THREE GLASSES
(Incredible Italian food and wine list)
My number 1 rated restaurant. A superlative wine bar in the cellar
area behind First Street, this restaurant is the lovingly portrayed efforts
of John and Darcy Peters, my neighbors from the Hope Peninsula. They brought
in a chef from Alba Italy, Luigi, and the ambiance, decor, and wine
selection matches the food perfectly. In a word: wonderful. The piano
streams live music, and while very well appointed, the atmosphere is relaxed
and inviting. In the works is an addition to the restaurant upstairs, as
well as a gourmet deli. Did we need this restaurant? Absolutely. With so
many new and very good offerings for eateries in Sandpoint, this is the
best. Admittedly my first meal there was shared with my good friend, Johnny
Knight, from KPND, and our meal tallied almost $300 for just the two of us.
But John keeps vintage selections of superlative wines, and we enjoyed a
ripe, decade old Amarone. I had rabbit, John had rack of lamb. A perfect
meal and they had been open just a week! They have gotten even better since
then. A truly welcome addition.
202 1/2 N
1st Ave
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-265-0230
219 LOUNGE
(Bar
Food)
North Idaho‘s oldest
watering hole and is considered by many as a landmark in Sandpoint. To this
day, the 219 is one of downtown's most happening nightlife spots. Got to
admit, I probably go to 219 when I want a good, strong, and simple cocktail
more than any other place other than the Beach House. Free tacos on certain
days, and while simple, not bad either.
219 N. First
Avenue
Sandpoint, Idaho 83864
208-263-9934
View Café
More like home cooking than a restaurant,
good food and heaping plates. Open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Bring a
hearty appetite.
Highway 95 South
Cocolalla, ID 83813
208-263-7476
Winter Ridge Natural Foods
Herbs, supplements, organic produce and
cheeses, bulk foods, and an organic bakery and cafe serving innovative
meals, earth-friendly coffe, and freshly squeezed juices.
701 Lake Street
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-255-2079
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