Visiting Challis for the first time, I ended up coming here twice for lunch. I was staying at the…read moreNorthgate Inn just down the road, so it was very close by and easy to get to. On my first visit, I ordered the Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap to go. It came with grilled chicken, bacon, onion, tomato, black olives, shredded cheese, ranch dressing, and honey mustard. It was really good, especially for the price. On my second visit, I dined in and ordered the veggie omelet with mushrooms and cheddar cheese, along with hash browns and sourdough toast on the side. Everything was well prepared and satisfying. Overall, this is a great value for the money. The food was consistently good, the service was pleasant, and it's a solid dining option in a small town. I also appreciated that they didn't rely on disposable plastic for everything, which was a nice bonus. I'd definitely recommend it if you're visiting Challis.

Food & COFFEE were great! The inside was your typical diner vibe. Comfortable enough to keep locals…read morecoming back & travelers to plan a stop when passing thru. Our waitress was good and efficient. Just a little challenging to get her to smile but she came through! The only CON was that the restroom was yucky; which always makes me want to sneak a peek into the kitchen... I resisted the urge & returned to our table to enjoy the rest of a great meal!

Fantastic service. Excellent burgers (highly recommend the jalapeño popper burger) and the best…read morefries you will find anywhere. Don't be put off by the classic shabby bar interior.

Shaylah's Hideaway Bar & Grill is located in Challis, Idaho. I was visiting the area between half…read moremarathons and stopped by twice during my stay. It's easy to find just off the main road, and there is plenty of parking. The food was generally decent. On my first visit, I dined in and ordered the Italian Melt with prosciutto, pepperoni, ham, and sausage. It was good overall, though a bit heavy on the meat and cheese for my taste. The side salad was fine. On my second visit, I ordered the Fajita Chicken Sandwich to go, with a side of fries. The chicken, peppers, onions, pepper jack cheese, guacamole, and sour cream made for a satisfying sandwich. My main complaint is the restaurant's heavy reliance on disposable plastics and Styrofoam. Even when dining in, my salad was served with a plastic fork, and on a previous visit I was given hot marinara sauce in a Styrofoam cup. For takeout, the sandwich came in a Styrofoam container. I would have preferred reusable dining ware for dine-in service and more environmentally friendly packaging for takeout. Overall, the food was solid, but the excessive use of disposable plastics and Styrofoam detracted from the experience. I would rate it 3 out of 5 stars.

The new summer 2026 menu is great! There are some exciting new dishes and some welcome upgrades to…read moresome of the old favorites. We shared the scallop ceviche and the Caesar salad which is really a twist on a Caesar since it is made with roasted brassicas with pancetta and preserved lemon. It was so unique and delicious! I had the agnolotti pasta with ricotta and spring pea purée in a spring garlic pesto with preserved lemon. My husband had the steelhead trout over an elote corn, black bean, and sofrito rice mixture with a lime burre blanc sauce. For dessert we shared an affogato (ice cream topped with espresso). The service was excellent and the view can't be beat!

We had dinner & breakfast Limberts fabulous exceptional I give it a 10 I am very picky! Mary's…read moreChicken, the trout amazing I had no idea you could make yogurt taste so good. The dessert are a must try;) Best Sondra Allgood

The Sawtooth Hotel Restaurant is one of the most unassuming restaurants where I experienced one of…read morethe most exceptional meals I've had the chance to enjoy in all of 2024. When you first walkup to the hotel, you are met with a very rustic, cabin-esque hotel building where you wouldn't expect to find such a fine dining experience. We were sat outside which presented the opportunity to enjoy a breathtaking view of the Sawtooth Mountain range. We ordered several dishes for our meal and every dish was just as amazing as the other! Bigwood Baguette: This was a great start to the meal! The baguette was baked to perfection and had the perfect amount of crunch to it. It comes topped with an herb oil and sea salt which added the most flavorful touch. Soup of the Day: Their soup of the day was a White Bean stew topped with rosemary and hern olive oil. The stew was rich without being too heavy and the seasoning was perfect. Soy Glazed Brussels: The soy sweet chili glaze had such a nice balance of sweetness and the slightest hint of spice. The crispy rice noodles and crumbled peanuts added such a nice textural contrast to the Brussel sprouts, which in my opinion were cooked to perfection! They were seared well without being too burnt or crispy. Beets & Burrata: Hands down one of the highlights of the whole meal. This dish came with a handful of components, that when paired together into one bite on a crostini, resulted in the most delicious amuse-bouche. The burrata was so light and fresh and I never knew that it was the perfect pairing with beets on a crostini. A MUST have. Columbia River Grilled Steelhead: Absolutely stunning. The Steelhead was executed beautifully and the mushroom asparagus risotto was cooked to perfection. Honestly, compliments to the chef for what seemed to almost be an experimental pairing with adding the sweet pesto and blueberry gastrique. Never could have I imagined these flavors being paired together atop a piece of salmon and I will not ever soon forget how flawless this dish was. Pork Schnitzel: This was my husband's dish which I did not have a bite of, but from what I could tell, the Pork Schnitzel was very well done. It was thinned out and tenderized very well and the breading looked like it was golden-crisped wonderfully. I did get to try the mashed potatoes and can remark that they were some of the best I've had! I had some of the lemon caper beurre blanc that was drizzled atop the dish and I would do anything to be able to have a jar of that at home. I am going to talk about this meal for a long time. If you are ever passing through Stanley, Idaho, it would be a giant mistake to not visit the restaurant at the Sawtooth Hotel.

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Small bar with an equally small cooking area, but service was excellent and Bella is so cute. Food…read morewas prepared perfectly and you can watch the chef cook your meal. Went with the clam chowder and the garlic burger. Both were exceptional, flavorful and plenty.

Trivia: What thing do the restaurants of the town all specialize in?…read more - - - Maybe one of the funniest bartenders I've ever met. Look for the tall guy with the backwards hat and the mustache. Even though I knew I was looking for this place, I walked right past it. And when I walked in, I second guessed myself. "Is this really the spot with all the great reviews?" It is. The soup special was delicious. Apparently theirs is a whole town thing with making good soups and it shows. So tasty! And the banh min was delightful. Marinated nest that was flavorful without being too salty. Cucumbers, fresh and crunchy. Great beer selection. Super friendly servers/bartenders. Just get whatever special is in the board. That's my advice.

Now this is my kind of place! Rustic charm, a large enough room for everything and good…read moreprices...I'll be back!

During my stay in Mackay, I found this place on the Main Street. Great owners ( Deedee) and staff…read moreand open when you need late night eats or a good vibe post climb! Great food and ambiance must check out. I had the Swiss and mush burger. Along with several appetizers. Totally filled me up into a food coma. Be sure to show up hungry! Oh yeah- billiards and darts open tables, it seems. Great place for a couple huckleberry beers and a game of 9-ball.

My husband and I stayed a week at the sawmill station and loved it. It has beautiful scenery and…read morecentrally located near Stanley and Challis. The people were so nice and helpful. The food was good in the restaurant too and the shakes-- WOW! The customer service was good too. The only draw back were the concrete blocks they have to protect their water spouts, this added a little bit of difficulty backing in. The spaces were large and very level, the water pressure was good too. We will stay here again and would highly recommend it !!!

We loved our visit to The Sawmill Station! It was a great place to stop on our road trip. Staff…read morewere all nice and welcoming as were some of the locals. Riding: Ross the owner was helpful describing trails to take our kids. His directions + the Avenza app had us adventuring on trails for hours both days with dirtbikes and our sxs. Our kids made some core memories adventuring here for sure. The scenery was gorgeous and so fun to explore. Food: As enticed as I was by the other diners delicious looking food I kept seeing throughout our stay, at this point in our trip we really needed to cook the food we had in our trailer. So we didn't utilize the restaurant, except I did get an order of the wings for us to all try. They were delicious, perfectly crisp! We also got our kids vanilla milkshakes after a ride, and those were SUCH a tasty treat. They sell farm fresh eggs in the store and those were great too for our breakfasts, I wish I got another carton before we left. Facilities: The women's restroom was nice and clean, and so was their laundry room. If we're able to do another big road trip with the kids like this, The Sawmill Station is a place we definitely hope to visit again.

What a fabulous place! They were trialing a new dish, lemon and herb fettuccini with either shrimp…read moreor chicken (hubby and I had the shrimp) tomatoes and zucchini... wow! Would definitely have that again! The service was also amazing! First time customer but will definitely be stopping again!!

There is good and bad. We walked in with my service dog in her vest. First off the person that…read moregreeted us, ( turned out he was to be our server) said " we don't allow dogs in here. I said "it's a service dog". His responses was "Is it"????. I said " Yes it is ". "It's a medical alert dog". And yes , i am well aware that many people try to pass off their dog as a service dog but there are giant red flags when it's not a real service dog. Mine is very well trained . Not only for the job she does for me but the way she is trained to behave in public. That being said, the man seated us in the back dining room . Turned out we were the only ones seated there but it was wonderful to have a quite dining experience all to ourselves . The back dining room also has a nice view of the snow capped mountains which the front dining room doesn't have. The waiter was very pleasant and professional . He had changed his off putting attitude by the time he took our order. I had a Huckle Tini which was awesome I also had the pork chop.which was very good. Over all , we had a very good dinner with very good service. The place is clean but not much on ambiance. I would have given them a 5 star review but I took off a star for the greeting we had .