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Good Food!
Good food can be found when we eat out. For many of us, eating out is a delight. We have no cooking to do, someone waits on us, and there are no dishes to do when the meal is done. As long as the food was tasty and the service was good, dining out is a special treat. Do you enjoy eating out?
THE HIGH END
Good food, from cheap to expensive, can be found throughout Idaho. In many towns in the state, the ambiance of restaurants serving the more costly fare is similar to those in similar towns in other states.
For example, I have had the good fortune to dine twice at the top-rated restaurant
Beverly’s at the Coeur d’Alene Resort.
The food is superb, the ambiance is exquisite, the service is top notch, and the view of Lake Coeur d’Alene is special. Like many high-end restaurants in Idaho, the chefs use local and Northwest products in their preparations. The resort is an award winner, and so is Beverly’s. The AAA Tourbook rates the Coeur d'Alene Resort and Beverly's at Four Diamonds! Do you have a favorite up-scale restaurant in Idaho?
Some mid-range and low-end eateries in Idaho, on the other hand, can be interesting places to eat. Some have historical backgrounds and some have unique themes. Some have a cultural background. Basque, for example. The Basques originally came to Idaho as sheepherders from their home in the Pyrenees, the mountain range straddling France and Spain. Over 15,000 Basques now call Idaho home, and a large number of them live in the greater Boise area. I love Basque food!
MID-RANGE
Gernika, a Basque bar and restaurant in Boise is a favorite mid-range restaurant. Dan Ansotegui, who owns Gernika, also teaches weekly Basque cooking classes at Boise State University. I love the lamb stew and the paella at Gernika and, one of these days, I will try their beef tongue with Basque pepper sauce, a specialty served only on Sundays. This is good food.
From time to time, I eat out in a mid-priced chain restaurant. The food is not always perfect, but the price is right. I have tried Olive Garden, Red Lobster and Applebee's, among others. How about you? Do you have a favorite mid-range eatery in Idaho?
THE LOW-END
On the inexpensive, low-end side, a good burger fills the bill. I must eat a lot of them because I have quite a list of favorites. They are:
- Wheeler‘s Handout, Nampa, Idaho. Order the rectangular-shaped “Long and Juicy“ with special sauce
- Hudson’s Hamburgers, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. A good burger hand-formed with freshly ground beef
- Westside Drive-In, Boise, Idaho. This legendary favorite has great burgers, onion rings and shakes, but Chef Lou also serves drive-thru prime rib, pasta, and a potato-like ice cream treat to behold!
- Elmira Store, Elmira, Idaho (halfway between Sandpoint and Bonners Ferry on U.S. Route 95). A tiny store with a pretty descent burger and thick huckleberry shakes!
- Rupe‘s Burgers, Blackfoot, Idaho. Great sit-down atmosphere inside, or have a carhop bring a double burger and fries to your car
I admit that I stop by a McDonald's or a Burger King once in awhile, and I also have something of an addiction to Taco Bell and their hot sauce. Do you have a favored Idaho burger or other convenience fast food?
THE “HIGH-CALORIE” END
“I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream“, is a phrase we all learned as kids. If you are in Victor, Idaho and you feel a scream coming on, head for Victor Emporium’s Old Fashion Soda Fountain Shop on North Main. The soda fountain has been around for 57 years and is a favorite among both locals and tourists. Enjoy a float, a sundae, a malted milk or the world famous huckleberry milk shake. This, too, is good food! Do you have a preferred Idaho ice cream shop?
Have A Favorite Idaho Restaurant?
Do you have a favorite Idaho restaurant? It can be a high-end gourmet restaurant, a mid-range eatery or a favorite burger or sandwich shop....even an ice cream parlor.
In your opinion, who has the best burger? The best pizza? The best ribs? The best steaks? The best seafood? Let us know about your favorite!
Tell us all about it here!
What Other Visitors Have Said
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The Dutch Goose, Boise Idaho
The best burger in Boise is at the Dutch Goose. A "must" is the double bacon cheeseburger. No others compare. The other burgers are good, but the double ...
Chiz's Restaurant in St. Anthony, Idaho
You get good food at Chiz's! This is one of my favorite restaurants in Eastern Idaho!
They offer those traditional "comfort" foods that we all love,...
MURPHY'S SEAFOOD AND STEAK
BOISE, IDAHO
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Great service and food. A bit expensive, but definitely worth it. I had the pork chops and had to ask for a people bag. I would rate Murphy's at Four Stars....
ROUTE 55 CAFE
CASCADE, IDAHO
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They have the "BEST" chicken fried steak in the state of Idaho!
Have it for a breakfast or a dinner - your choice - anytime of the day. The rest of ...
BIG CITY COFFEE
BOISE, IDAHO
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You'll like this place....
They make the best mocha! You can have your choice of 3 kinds: Dutch, Mexican or Cuban.
Great scones & muffins....huge ...
Big Jud's in Archer, Idaho
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There is good food at Big Jud's in Archer, and plenty of it!
Big Jud's is a favorite stop for college kids and families alike. This restaurant is hidden ...
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