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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.
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 & 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
Arby's
(Fast Food)
An alternative to a burger. Have a Beef & Cheddar.
410 N 5th Ave
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-263-3104
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
Blimpies
(Fast Food)
Recently moved to inside Wal-Mart. Great submarine sandwiches, soups, salads,
ice cream, and espresso.
476929 Highway 95 North
Ponderay, ID 83852
208-255-7332
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)
Burger King
(Fast Food)
Open for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Located next to Wal-Mart.
476997 Highway 95 North
Ponderay, ID 83852
208-265-3544
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 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, Idaho 83864
208-265-6351
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
Cricket Original BBQ House
(Fast Food)
One
of the three Oak St. food shacks. Well made sandwiches, and other good lunch
items. Open only for lunch.
212 North 4th Ave
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-265-9600
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
Domino's Pizza
(Pizza)
A warm smile and a hot pizza come standard with every Domino's delivery.
Free delivery in Sandpoint -Sagle- Dover- Ponderay – Kootenai
515
Pine Street/Pine Street Annex
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-263-6600
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
Dub's Drive In
('Not so' Fast Food)
Another perennial Sandpoint favorite, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner
daily. In the best tradition of the small town burger joint. Always good
food.
Highway 2 West
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-263-4300
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
Edguapos
(Café)
Small breakfast and lunch stand specializing in Mexican food in the Conoco
by the Long Bridge.
209 East Superior St.
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-265-4075
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
F C Weskil's
(Coffee
House Café)
Good little coffee and specialty shop right next to the Panida. When the
Panida has special events, FC Weskil’s is open to serve. Great little shop.
300 North 1st Ave.
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-263-6957
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, Idaho 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, Idaho 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
JOE'S PHILLY CHEESE STEAK &
HOAGIE FACTORY (Fast Food)
Brand new. So, we tried
this out today. Joe has had another good eatery in town, and not only was
the sandwich delicious, it was appropriately speedy. Liked that they offered
sides of assorted hot peppers.
102 Church Street, Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-263-1444
JOEL'S
(Mexican)
Seriously good Mexican
food. Big servings and good pricing. Joel’s started as a mobile eatery, then
inhabited one of the 3rd Avenue shacks, and finally built his
new, sparkling building. Only open for breakfast and lunch, Joel’s has one
of the strongest followings in Sandpoint.
323 Oak St.
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-263-0846
208-265-8991
Kentucky Fried Chicken
(Fast Food)
All-you-can-eat buffet
every day. Meals for all occasions.
476560 Highway 95 North
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-263-9503
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
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
McDONALD'S
(Fast Food)
Home of
the "Big Mac."
Bonner Mall
Ponderay, ID 83852
208-263-5614
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
Mr. Sub
(Fast Food)
Enjoy a delicious sub, take-home pizza or salad.
602 North Fifth
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-263-3491
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
Papa Murphy's Take 'n' Bake PIZza
(Pizza)
1010 Fontaine Drive
Ponderay, ID 83852
208-255-1557
Pend Oreille Pasta and Wine
(Specialty)
Rated #8
for all Sandpoint Restaurants by Yahoo Travel. 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
THE POINT
('Not so' Fast Food)
Pretty
good burgers, but it can take a while. Simple menu. Since my first review,
they have sped it up a bit. Still, pretty simple, and good burgers.
100 Church Street, Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 265-9475
The
Ponderay Diner
(Amercan)
300 Bonner Mall Way
Ponderay, ID 83852
208-255-2816
Riccardo's Pizza
(Pizza)
Rated #15
for all
Sandpoint Restaurants by Yahoo Travel. Wonderful sourdough crust pizzas.
Menu includes sandwiches and much more. A long standing tradition in
Sandpoint, a local favorite gathering place.
223 Cedar Street
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-263-9649
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
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
Serv-A-Burger
(Fast Food)
Probably Sandpoint's Best Burger. Serving family-style lunch and dinner,
enjoy everything from great burgers and fries to chicken baskets and salads.
907 North Fifth Avenue
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-263-6620
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
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
Taco Bell
(Fast Food)
Home of the Taco Bell chihuahua
476930 Highway 95 North
Ponderay, ID 83852
208-255-1570
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
The Tummy Love Shack
(Fast Food)
Remember where Romeo’s Pizza was? Well, if not, there are three little
shacks that all serve different styles of food on Oak St. Tummy Love has all
the prerequisites to becoming a full-blown hit.
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