UPDATE: I took my leftovers home & after 2 days, I reheated the food. I added spices after setting…read morein my refrigerator, the chicken fried steak tasted better, but after cooling down for a few minutes the greasy taste was back. I've had breakfast here before and enjoyed it, and the server was excellent and very helpful. She recommended the chicken fried steak dinner, which I usually love, so I decided to give it another try despite not liking it years ago. Unfortunately, the food tasted very greasy and bland. The gravy had an odd, artificial flavor, and nothing tasted fresh, including the corn. The mashed potatoes had a good texture but lacked flavor, and the salad was okay, though I didn't care for the pickles on it. Overall, I couldn't get past the greasy, flavorless taste of the meal. Everything had that same weird taste that's difficult to describe. I'm guessing it was cheap grease/oil.

Excellent service, food, and atmosphere! Went there for lunch and was definitely not disappointed!read more

Wife & I had dinner here tonight since we are staying nearby. Nice ambiance in the restaurant &…read morebar. There is a massage place on the back end(not open that I could see) only noticed when I passed it going to the restroom. She had the airplane chicken and I had the Surf & Turf. Both were well prepared and delicious. I had a Summer Shandy & my wife had a Trash Panda(their version of a LI ice tea. Service was good. While expensive(over $100 for two w/ tip), it was the first "nice" dinner we've had during our vacation. Worth a stop.

I surprised my husband with a little getaway to Lava and made a reservation at Rogue Restaurant…read moreafter reading all the rave reviews, and wow, they did not disappoint. Take my advice and make a reservation, especially if you're visiting on a weekend. This place is hoppin'. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted by the kindest woman and seated quickly. Our waitress was warm, attentive, and genuinely lovely. Now, come in knowing this: the food is to die for, but there will be a wait, and it's 100% worth it. Your server won't let your drink run empty, the atmosphere is cozy and comfortable, and patience is rewarded here. We ordered the pot roast and the salmon. The pot roast was melt-in-your-mouth delicious, and the salmon was cooked to absolute perfection. I'm really hoping we can get in for brunch today, but I didn't make a reservation... rookie mistake on my part. Don't pass this place up. I've been coming to Lava for nearly 20 years, and Rogue Restaurant is officially my new favorite.

Amazing food, outstanding service, great atmosphere…read more After a long road trip to get up here, it was definitely a pleasant surprise to find a place with a hometown feeling. The Roomba was amazing. The onion rings were fantastic along with the french fries and the hamburgers. Everything is excellent here.

We had the most pleasant meal with the best service. November 9, Hailey was our server…read more All 4 of us want to come back ASAP. I, when I come to Lava to visit. And my cousins probably already have. We loved it. Great atmosphere and I have to comment that the music was top notch. Don't miss this place!

Great little hometown Diner. When we first arrived to the outside--well, the name Rusty Lantern…read moreseemed appropriate--half expected to hear a gate creaking and slamming in the wind, and see a hitching rail for your horse. That made us a little nervous, but also so excited . Once inside that nervousness is quickly replaced by friendly people. You can immediately feel that it's a real local favorite. Everybody's eyes are on you when you enter, but that is definitely not to make you uncomfortable. They are smiling and welcoming. You're offered boisterous warm greetings, with that welcome home feel. With stools at the counter, some very big tables and chairs sitting off to the left for big parties to sit at, and booths for the typical size party, the seating was perfectly spaced and comfortable. It truly allowed for tables of regulars to intermingle. It was definitely rustic, folksy and the people were all friendly regulars like they were co-owners. The artwork on the wall was just so--cow hand and ranch family murals. I truly expected John Wayne any moment to come drawling in and tell me, "I think you need to sit down, partner." We chose a booth, sat down, and were greeted quickly by the most humble and sweet young lady who was our--No, THE server approaching us very quickly to take our drink order, and explain the small menu to us. Yes the menu was very basic. A rainbow of colorful chalk writing garnished in an invented style, a board displayed behind the counter, which consists of an evolving menu of fresh made dessert type foods that weren't on the menu --the menu lived. The small basic menu was one page--That was it. Having mostly the basics to choose from, I chose a nice sausage patty, and three scrambled eggs with cheese and onions. We were half expecting half effort food--boy were we wrong. I also couldn't help myself I had to order one of these fresh made goods displayed on that board. Knowing that it was a side to my already ordered dish, I asked my server. "How big is a slice of banana cream pie, is it a good side." Lol..." Yeah it's not that big" well I should have known by the Texas feel of the local little diner. When the cream pie came out I could have eaten it for both breakfast and lunch and been plenty full lol. It occupied my every thought, with fresh bananas and cream, a smothering of whipped cream over the top, and a perfect semi-sweet crumbly crust, I devoured it quickly! The fresh cracked eggs, not overly greasy from frying up on an overworked grill, and the flavorful sausage combined with what seemed to be hand grated potato hash browns, mixed with onions cheese and spices. This was a classic downhome cooked meal. It was easy to tell why the place was filling up with customers quickly. It didn't get too crowded, but the patrons definitely tripled by the time we were finished with our meal. The server was friendly and handled all of the orders expertly, and lol, her little boy brought the dishes out to the table for you. It started to feel more like eating at a B&B. And the food is amazing--you have to go here. That board that I was telling you about, more fresh made foods were being written on the board while we were eating --the menu lived. This was an amazing experience, with rustic artwork all over the walls, friendly people willing to scoot over so that we can take pictures. We will definitely be back here. When you're in Idaho Falls, or even if you live here, take a 3 minute trip up 20 to visit this wonderful diner. I promise you won't regret it. I was having a little bit of a hard time time coming up with this review because I definitely wanted to make this a John Wayne movie lol. Thank you for reading, I hope it wasn't too scattered and I was able to do this establishment justice.

Nice country style diner/restaurant in Ucon north of Idaho Falls. A late lunch made the sandwiches…read morelook inviting so we got a Reuben, tots, and a side salad. The dark rye was toasted, and the sandwich was loaded with a large amount of sauerkraut. The service was very friendly and efficient, with even an apology that a group of 20 came in after us which was fairly loud and raucous. My spouse said it was usually nice and quiet as this was my first visit. I don't see BLT on the menu much anymore, so that's what I'll probably get next time.

What an unexpectedly delightful breakfast spot in a tiny town in Idaho! We were driving thru on a…read moreroad trip from Yellowstone and Grand Teton back to California and boy did this place hit the spot. Portions were huge and delicious. Eggs were fresh and we ordered a variety of items including the hot cakes, toast, hash browns, biscuits and gravy. The place is small so when it's partially full, it will take time to get your food. The ladies that run the place are nice and friendly. We were told that Main Street will be closed for construction and no parking will be allowed for a few months starting 7/15/24. However, the restaurant will still be open. So please check this spot out if you can!

Stopped in for breakfast when driving to Craters. The ladies were very friendly and gave us great…read moreservice. We shared French toast, eggs and crispy bacon with 2 extra eggs and a sausage patty and one coffee. It was your typical home cooked breakfast and we ate it all. Price was great. The diner was very clean. I would recommend and would stop again when driving through.

The main issue is that the food takes way too long to come out. I do not recommend coming with a…read moremedium or large party or eating outside during dinner. The food was good, but it was not worth the experience. If we knew it would take so long we would have gone somewhere else. The outside seating is comprised of patio tables and chairs lining the exterior of the restaurant. It was nice at first, but there's a bee that likes to fly around which even the server was familiar with. We did outdoor seating and getting there at sunset we were sitting there in the dark with barely any light by the time our food arrived (almost two hours to get all our food for a party of four - 4 entrees and 2 appetizers total). The service was friendly but it was awkward seeing some people getting served even when they were seated after us. I loved the chicken wellington and would say that is the most unique dish at their restaurant. The food is overall good quality but this restaurant is probably better catered for pairs who are looking to celebrate a special event together. Indoor seating preferred over Outdoor seating.

My two sisters and I had reservations for 7:30 p.m. Once we were seated, our server took great care…read moreof us. We started with the shrimp appetizer, which we loved--the flavors were spot on, and the texture was perfect. The blackberry mojito was refreshing and well-balanced. My sister and I ordered the steak, while my other sister ordered the salmon. Both dishes were cooked to perfection. The mashed potatoes and vegetables were also delicious. Every item we ordered came out promptly and was clearly prepared with care. It's evident that the staff and chef take great pride in the food and drinks they serve.

Food was delicious and service was friendly and on point. I wasn't sure what to expect and I was…read morevery happy!

They have a great menu!!! M to top favorites are 1: grilled chicken salad with extra onions,…read moreolives, cucumbers and tomatoes. Served with the best homemade sour dough wheat toast. Topped with awesome homemade dill dressing. 2:Stevo Burger with pepper-jack cheese . Served with its fresh cut steak fries dipped in their Spicy fry sauce!!! 3: Any one of there baked potatoes!!! I prefer the cheesy steak baked potato. These are so yummy I kinda want to eat there tonight

Great service and good food. Especially pleasant on a Sunday afternoon with a nice viewread more

for Location/Ambiance . for Food/Drink…read more Love the rustic cabin vibes overlooking the Snake River. Great view and ambience overall. Wasn't as impressed with the food and drink - here's my take but I always say go taste for yourself as we all have different perspectives. Fried Calamari - soft and battery. I prefer it cooked to perfect crispiness. I also like an option of both marinara and garlic aioli sauce for contrast. Ahi Tacos - thick flavorful pieces of Ahi Tuna cooked perfectly with delicious crumbled cheese on top. By the time I got to the third one the tortilla just fell apart and had to eat with a fork. Super juicy. Bloody Mary - Took way to long to make and got it mid dinner when we ordered it first. Had to cook the bacon and shimp they said so just note that time delay when ordering. Presentation was stunning with the umbrella of peperoncino and three olives attached, two curled pieces of bacon and two shrimp prawns hanging on the rim of the glass. Spicy which I love and had good flavor. I could only drink half because of how salty it was - maybe due to the bacon in it. Apple Cobbler: Absolutely topped off the experience. Warm apples with a nice soft pastry crust and cold vanilla ice cream for the contrast. We got the caramel sauce on the side and just drizzled it on to our taste. Service: Server was very nice to us overall. Somewhat knowledgeable on the menu - sort of. Seemed like we were being rushed though even though there were still plenty of seats available. She was asking if I wanted a dessert when I literally had half a taco in my mouth lol. Would we go again...possibly just to give something else a try at some point.

The food was great , it definitely has a small time feel very reasonable prices…read more Very friendly staff

Yall do NOT skip the FRIPS! They are soooo good! Probably…read morethe best sit down spot in malad. It's nothing fancy, but good home cooking. Also the rolls/jam are delicious! Check this spot out if you're passing through town.

We were visiting for HS Graduation and had Breanna as our server. She was friendly and personable,…read moreshe made us laugh. We truly enjoyed our dining experience. Thank you

We were in an hour and a half prior to closing and were seated in the table area of the restaurant…read more Our server was especially sweet and obervant. The food was okay-if a little bland on the hashbrown gravy. However, prior to getting our meal half of the dining room we were in was closed off and before we finished our meal (a good 45 minutes before closing) they were vacumning on the other side of the partition they'd pulled across. Not particularly welcoming, Elmer's and it's not the first time it has happened to us. This doesn't even include the table full of tomorrow's set ups that employees were working and gabbing at. Ultimately, either you're open or you're not. Vacumning around people trying to eat is rude. Be better.