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    Little Moose Lodge

    4.6 (55 reviews)
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    Outdoor seating

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    Dam burger with tots
    Nancy S.

    This is definitely a nice stop. Although we didn't stay at the cabins they look lovely with their log siding and nice green area. The restaurant is a bonus. It has a lovely patio but we opted to sit indoors as it was sprinkling a bit. Rustic and clean with lots of tables plus a bar. The server was very nice but very soft-spoken so we had to ask her to repeat herself often. We were impressed with their menu and selected the salmon dip appetizer which was really yummy! They lightly fry the pita wedges so they are buttery good. We had the Melvin's Killer Bees lager which was cold and refreshing. I opted for the Duck breast and the Hubbs had the Dam burger. It was decent and cooked nicely. The duck breast was good but the peach topping was more of a sweet bbq sauce than a glaze. The mashed potatoes and grilled veggies were good. The salad was ice cold and crisp. We couldn't resist buttermilk pie for dessert. We definitely want to come back for breakfast.

    Greens n things
    Amber I.

    The Little Moose Lodge & Restaurant in Irwin Idaho (population 198) is one of those gems that is absolutely darling. Nestled in Targhee National Forest and next to Palisades reservoir. So ya just kinda know its gorgeous scenery will take you to a simpler time . Who doesn't need some of that these days. Lil' Moose is a destination not just a stop off! Their cabin style rooms are cute as a button, very clean and fresh and steps away from every outdoor experience you'd want in a mountain vacation. The restaurant and bar has this very cool down to earth vibe and the locals and staff are beyond friendly, inviting one might even say ;) The menus great, their BBQ is stuff of local folk lore!!!

    Poorly cooked steak with overly sweet bbq sauce and dry "garlic" mashed potatoes
    Ashley Jo W.

    The little place is nice and homey feeling. I wanted to love it from the reviews I saw, but I left feeling ill. My "medium" steak was almost raw and covered with a sweet, sticky bbq sauce. To me, a steak should be flavorful on its own with light seasoning- no sauce needed. The inside of my steak was almost cold and I couldn't eat anymore of it. The "garlic" mashed potatoes were dry and had no flavor too. I also ordered no onions in my food, and it came out with purple onions in the veggies. They said they couldn't separate them because they were pre-made. I was hoping for fresh, local food and left feeling sick to my stomach and unsatisfied. On the other hand, I ordered the wings and they were crunchy and had great flavor. I loved the sauce, and I was able to get two different flavors. My friend had the smoked duck and it was flavorful. The skin was a little burned. She liked the potatoes with the sauce from the duck and enjoyed her veggies. The sauce was flavorful and married well with the duck. I can only recommend wings. I don't feel well, but I contribute that to the poorly cooked steak.

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    Ed M.

    On a recommendation from our RV Hoast, Bobbi, we went and tried this newly opened eatery and man o man am I glad we did. The Little Moose restaurant was a great spot. The ambiance was very outdoor and the people we met who work here were amazing! Our server, Marcy, was one of the nicest people we have met on our trip so far. The lady tending bar and also serving was Karlie who also was a very sweet lady and very helpful. The pictures will show you the inside and the outside seating. We were one of the first people to get here for dinner but soon after the floodgates opened and the place filled up. No wonder, the food was hot and tasted great!! We both had the Louisiana soup. It was hot and full of flavor. We shared the fish and chips and this is the first place where I didn't have to send any of my food back because it was cold. We got 3 large pieces of fish with fries and coleslaw. Plenty of food for sharing. We also shared the cheesecake for desert. That was good also. I pray this place does well and a lot more people besides the locals stop in. Great stuff here y'all. They made Ed's top 10 spots to eat while on our 6 month tour of the country. I told the ladies to contact YELP and get a sticker for their front door. Now that I'm the first to review this great spot I hope more of my YELP crew will find their way here and review it.

    Teresa C.

    Superb service! Excellent and very tasty food! This place obviously takes pride in their establishment. When I saw the barbecues on the side of the building were clean and well loved, I knew we had to stop and give it a try. Visiting The Palisades Reservoir/lake near Alpine, WY? Take the short drive to the town of Irwin, ID. You won't be disappointed!

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    4 years ago

    Outstanding food every time we have stopped in! Highly recommend checking it out! Friendly service on top of great food!

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    Amazing food. Wings are crispy and perfect. Sauce was delicious. Duck and steak were perfectly cooked. Would definitely eat here again.

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    Really excellent food, friendly people, and comfortable atmosphere! Go there at least twice a month.

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    Angus Restaurant

    Angus Restaurant

    3.8(34 reviews)
    4.4 mi
    $$

    We weren't sure what to expect - it's a bit rustic. We were greeted by the nicest couple who run…read morethe place. We ended up being the only customers because we were right between breakfast and lunch service, so we had a lovely chat, and also got to talk with the cook while she was cooking! They let us customize our orders. I had their ometillo - a big tortilla with a cheese omelette and added mushrooms and sausage. Accompanied with green salsa and sour cream- yum! They also added a hash brown patty. Perfect! The Hubbs had a combo with pancake, egg and bison burger. Everything was cooked great! They also offer baked goods cooked by a local baker - very good huckleberry muffins. Note - this is a cash only venue.

    In the small town of Swan Valley there are only a couple places to eat. Don't let the rundown look…read moreon the outside influence your opinion of this great eatery . Thank goodness this place is here. They are known for their Mc Angus breakfast sandwich. We ate breakfast here every day while on our 5 day fishing trip. The owner , who also serves and cooks , is a gem. She is so nice and friendly. We saw her out and about in town and she remembered us, wishing us safe travels home. Small towns are so nice. We basically had bacon, eggs, and coffee every day. Very good. There is inside and outside dining. There is a small section in the front of the restaurant that sells homemade goods. In the back there are stacks of books to read . I love the little mini library idea. Great service and great stop while you are passing through or if you live here.

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    Angus Restaurant - Nom a nom! ham omellette chicken fried steak

    Nom a nom! ham omellette chicken fried steak

    Angus Restaurant - Perfect stop on Hwy  26 in Irwin. Loved the chicken fried steak and eggs with fresh baked biscuits. Very friendly service.

    Perfect stop on Hwy 26 in Irwin. Loved the chicken fried steak and eggs with fresh baked biscuits. Very friendly service.

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    The Brakeman American Grill - Wedge salad (side)

    The Brakeman American Grill

    4.5(254 reviews)
    16.5 mi
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    I rarely leave negative reviews, but this was one of the most frustrating restaurant experiences…read moreI've ever had. When we arrived, the restaurant was completely full, but it's a very small dining room with only about 10 tables. We only waited about 10 minutes to be seated, and after seeing the great Yelp reviews, we were excited to eat there. There was only one larger party of eight; the rest of the tables were small groups, so nothing suggested the kitchen was overwhelmed. We were seated at 6:10 p.m., ordered drinks, and placed our dinner order shortly afterward. Then...nothing. We waited so long that we ordered a second round of drinks, assuming our food would be arriving any minute. After finishing those drinks, we finally asked about our order around 7:30 p.m.--more than an hour after ordering. The response from the other server was disappointing. Without any real apology or concern, we were simply told it would be another 10-15 minutes because they "had lots of to-go orders." If the kitchen was prioritizing takeout over guests who had been sitting in the dining room for well over an hour, that should have been communicated from the beginning. Then 10 minutes later, to make matters worse, the other server to whom we inquired --not even ours--brought peppermints to the table to "help with our hunger." Whether it was intended as humor or not, it came across as incredibly insensitive given we'd been waiting 1 hour and 20 minutes. At that point, we asked for our bill for the drinks and decided to leave. Unsurprisingly, our food appeared almost immediately after we asked for the check. By then, the experience had completely ruined our appetite. Our actual server did apologize, and I appreciated that, but it was simply too late to salvage the evening. I've eaten at countless restaurants over the years, and I have never experienced anything quite like this. Long waits can happen, but a restaurant should communicate honestly, apologize sincerely, and make guests feel valued. Unfortunately, none of that happened here. We left disappointed and I feel the need to warn others. I felt bad for our actual server (who we tipped normally) because she couldn't help the delay in the kitchen or her coworker's behavior.

    Absolutely recommend this place. Worth the wait as the small staff is making items fresh. Great…read morelocal, small, place. We will be back next time we are in the Jackson area.

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    The Brakeman American Grill - Outside

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    The Brakeman American Grill - Salad with grilled chicken

    Salad with grilled chicken

    The Brakeman American Grill - Outside of the restaurant.

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