Absolutely beautiful day [Friday morning], today and my Wife and I decided a quick drive to…read moreCocolalla and have a bite to eat; which meant "The View Cafe". Ever since, moving here to 'The Panhandle', we've enjoyed stopping by, for what's always, an excellent meal - And this time they didn't fail [breakfast, today]. The food is always fresh - nicely prepared - generous proportions [either breakfast or lunch] - tasty... Simply, put GOOD fare. The Staff is always pleasant - nice - accommodating - AND attentive. Today's fare [for me] over easy eggs, 'lil pigs, country-fries, and sourdough [dark]. My Wife's choice traditional eggs-benedict, with country-fries - And as always excellent. All topped off with ice water and good coffee. One thing we noticed [from our last visit], is they've added afew more tables, increasing their seating capacity. The Restaurant and bathrooms is always neat - clean - ordered... In times coming here, either with friends [in from outta-towne], or Family, we've never been disappointed with "The View". UNDERSTANDING, is we've learned, on Sunday's it will nearly always, always be busy [as with so many places, here in No. Idaho], and also during the 'tourist-season', it can get abit hectic here, too. And 'occasionally', we've had to wait abit, for a table during these times - But, no biggy in my book... It is worth the wait. - Thank you "The View", for another nice meal. Ed & Diane

Abhorrent and rude service. Worst I've experienced in a long time. Here's why (and sounds like this…read moreis pretty common and consistent of late): - Gave our table away even though we called ahead and were assured that there would be room for our party - Manager unapologetically told us to "just wait outside" even though it was very cold and we have young children in our party - As they were getting our table together, manager loudly explained to a departing guest "sorry, but THEY refuse to move" referencing the fact that we were waiting in the foyer (and we had clearly moved to the side to make sure they could get out. - When we explained to the manager that what she was was very rude she was unapologetic and indignant, saying "well you're being a fire hazard" We decided to leave without eating. Worst service. Stay away unless you'd like to be treated as if they're doing you a favor for serving you.

The Captn's Table in Garfield Bay is an absolute gem! Whether it's a hot summer day or a snowy…read moreafternoon, this place gives you all the bayside vibes you could ask for. The food hits the spot, the views are unbeatable, and the atmosphere is laid-back and welcoming. I come up from Texas to visit my parents and this place is a non negotiable stop! But what truly makes this place special is Mary - she's hands down the coolest! You walk in a stranger and leave feeling like a regular. Can't recommend it enough. Love this place!!!!! Also the jukebox/CD player is 11/10 - great music and they have a pool table!

Excellent out of the way old school local gem of the gem state. Mary is very cool. The food is…read moregreat.

Bright, comfortable and cozy restaurant in a historic building. There is not a bad seat in the…read morehouse. It overlooks Pend Orielle Lake with beautiful views. The customer service was amazing.Christina our server was like an old friend, patient and palling around with us. We loved her :) The menu is well rounded , there is something for everyone. It's a new restaurant but it didn't feel like it, they had their act together. If you haven't been yet, I highly recommend a visit.

Great service and great food! Make sure you request a booth in the bar area. Had a great experience…read moreon Valentines night

There is a wide range of food but lack in flavor in general. Chicken is good. Perfect fried and…read moreflavored. But stuffed mushroom has no flavor and the noodle in the noodle salad is very stale and reheated. Service and the ambiance is great tho.

Yelps menu is about 50 percent lower they really need to update !!!just noticed on fat pigs website…read morethey have updated their prices .....chicken sandwich was burnt to crisp cook said a little overcooked and waitress acted like it was our fault -What do u think of the pic? I cut small piece off sandwich & scraped black off but charcoal permeated the chicken. Couldn't eat. We're local & eat out several times a week in Sandpoint. Never again here !

I came to Idaho for the first time ever to go snowboarding. After my day was done, I was starving…read morebut wanted to eat closer to my hotel. Sweet Lou's was actually down the street and it had some foods that sounded really good. I was seated immediately and my waiter Elijah got my drink order. I asked him what he recommended and he mentioned the Tailgate Eggrolls and a burger. But I was really craving a steak and he said they had a special on prime rib. I'm a huge steak lover, especially prime ribs so I opted for that with the Tailgate Eggrolls. I suppose I was hungrier than I thought after a long day and I ate everything. The 5 Tailgate Eggrolls, a Caesar Salad (not pictured), the prime rib, and a cup of Vegetable Beef soup. The eggrolls were filled with cream cheese, jalapeños, cheese and served with a jalapeño pepper jelly. If you love cream cheese, this appetizer for you. I like crab rangoon, I like jalapeño poppers, and now I like these egg rolls. The Caesar salad was great. Fresh romaine, crunchy seasoned croutons, shredded Parmesan cheese, and fresh cracked pepper. The star of the show was the prime rib. I've had many prime ribs, rib roasts, beef roasts in my life big I've never had one smoked, which was a detail I missed when Elijah was telling me about it. Let me tell you, the smoke flavor was infused with the meat and the seasoning on the prime rib was superb. The addition of BOTH horseradish and aus jus is a nice touch. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. Last but not least, the vegetable beef soup was chock full of celery, potatoes, and huge chunks of beef. Hearty and delicious indeed. If you're living here, then I'm jealous Sweet Lou's is here for you. If your visiting, pay Sweet Lou's a visit. Elijah is a fantastic server!

I honestly don't understand why I keep trying to give this place money…read more Every so often the food is enjoyable. But I'd argue that 80% of the time, the food is somehow worse than most fast food places. Couldn't recommend it this place to a dog

I always go there as my go to affordable and hardy lunch. I usually get their chicken pesto…read moresandwich with a side of soup. Its been good every time. The outdoor seating arrangement is very pretty. The service is always good, waits are minimal, and it is very affordable.

"It's lunchtime! Where should we go? Hummm....there's s…read moregrill up the road, it's on the waterfront. Okay, let's give it a try, we can sit out on the heated deck and watch the snow. " This is how we ended up at Spuds You order at the counter and they bring it to your table. Huge burger and fries. It was very tasty and just what we needed.

We were pleasantly surprised how good the food is here and the friendly low-key vibe. Several…read moreunexpected items on the menu for an Irish Pub and so glad we took the risk because everything was delicious. Pale ale was very tasty and the kiddo got a huckleberry Italian soda that was quickly sucked down. I'll be daydreaming about the Nashville hot chicken sandwich for awhile- it was perfectly spicy with a hint of sweet honey and the pickle brought it together on a light, soft bun. Hubby loved his garlic-butter compound sirloin which was a special item. And topped it off with a dreamy, warm gooey brownie topped with ice cream, whipped cream and chocolate syrup.

My wife and I had hours to kill while in Sandpoint so after shopping we were thirsty. This place is…read morein an old bank, and has an awesome vibe. We were greeted and sat quickly, and the beer menu, while relatively small, packed a punch. The Mrs and I shared a pitcher of their "lupulicious" hazy and it was light and packed some great flavor: Stop in and I promise you won't be disappointed!

We were headed back to Spokane from Sandpoint when I got a wild hair and pulled off into Athol to…read morelook for a breakfast spot. Country Boy Cafe was not far into town and we pulled in. This cafe is the definition of a local spot. Everybody seemed to know each other and conversations drifted between staff and tables during our visit. The menu is made up of typical breakfast staples but there were a surprising number of variations too! I ordered the huckleberry pancakes with eggs and bacon. My wife had corned beef hash eggs and a biscuit and gravy. The food was delicious. The corned beef hash was the best I've tasted in seventy years. The meat was so fresh and tangy and the potato crisp. I have to comment on the bathrooms. They were incredibly clean, the tissue dispenser was set high on the wall near the bowl and dispensed easily. Everything about our visit was impressive. Do yourself a favor and drop on in!

I love this place!! The menus is great and the atmosphere is like small town America in the…read more1970s...it is peaceful mountain meets good brunch!!! Love it!! The servers are awesome too!

I will start off with the staff being great. They sat us immediately, got us menu's, asked if we…read morehad any questions, got our drinks and took our order within minutes. The food came quickly and was fresh and delicious. The prices are very reasonable. We can't wait for round 2. Highly recommend this place for the service, food, prices and atmosphere!!!

There is plenty of room here, and the service has always been excellent. We would love to come back…read moreon a night when they are doing trivia or have live music, because it's the kind of place that looks made for it! The food has been good each time, but not quite amazing. Tastes good and gets the job done, but you go for the atmosphere and bar. Not only is there plenty of seating inside, but there is an outdoor area with a bar and stage (perfect for hosting a larger event!).

WOW. A beautiful…read morespace inside and outside. Outside seating is to die for. Service was outstanding. Every person that helped our table was so helpful and patient with our large group. Food was amazing. Everything we had was perfect. I would easily travel back here in a heartbeat.

As soon as we opened the front door we were engulfed by the smell of fresh baked bread. The drinks…read moreand food exceeded expectations. We were here at the tail-end of lunch and the bartender was holding down the house and still crushing it. The espresso martini was so good, I had two! I asked for a spoon to get all the delicious foam. Thank you for this amazing culinary experience!