Restaurants in Idaho

Idaho’s position in the Pacific Northwest makes it a coffee-lovers’ dream; and its mountains, once plied by shepherds, mean that it has a legacy of bountiful Basque dinner halls. It is close enough to the coast that excellent seafood is on many menus; and of course, Idaho potatoes get bragged on everywhere. For instance, at the Boise Fry Company you choose your type of potato and how you want it cut, then it’s fried to order. Up north in the panhandle, huckleberry mania is evident in jelly, syrup, candy and, best of all, pie – the making of which is a special talent in diners and cafes of the Gem State.

Idaho’s Most Famous Dishes

Sockeye salmon drizzled with marmalade atop sauteed vegetables, with sourdough toast and eggs

Idaho

Burger on a tender bun with lettuce, tomato, onion, and mayo ... car hop service

Grilled Hamburger

Crisp-edge, creamy-center French fries sprinkled with salt

French Fries

Gooseberry (and other berry) tart

Fruit

Idaho’s Best Restaurants

El Gallo Giro

KUNA, ID

Epi’s Restaurant

MERIDIAN, ID

Pine Street Bakery

SANDPOINT, ID

A basket of six hot donuts: plain, powdered sugar, cinnamon
Java on Sherman

COEUR D'ALENE, ID

Sockeye salmon drizzled with marmalade atop sauteed vegetables, with sourdough toast and eggs
Garnet

COEUR D'ALENE, ID

Di Luna’s

SANDPOINT, ID

Old Tin Can

SANDPOINT, ID

Evans Brothers Roasters

SANDPOINT, ID

Sawtooth Luce’s

STANLEY, ID

Double-crust pie with soft-chunk sweetened rhubarb inside
Pie Hut

SANDPOINT, ID

Tacos filled with shrimp, salad, and jalapeno cream
Fisherman’s Market

COEUR D'ALENE, ID

Jalapeno sour cream is drizzled across a chicken yam frittata
Goldy’s Breakfast Bistro

BOISE, ID

A bowl filled with curly fries
Boise Fry Company

BOISE, ID

The Fogglifter

MCCALL, ID

The Pioneer Saloon

KETCHUM, ID

The Lemon Tree Co.

BOISE, ID

Lost River Drive-In

ARCO, ID

Crafted

COEUR D'ALENE , IDAHO

City Beach Organics

SANDPOINT, IDAHO

Dish | Idaho Panhandle Food-Lover’s Destination

SAGLE, ID

Capri Restaurant | Best Biscuits and Spuds in an Idaho Dive

BOISE, ID

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