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    4.8 (23 reviews)
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    the price of the smoke house
    Jim H.

    We had a short visit in Challis while we were looking at property and saw the Real Deal Smokehouse as we drove through town. We weren't super hungry but wanted to give it a try. We were the only ones there right after lunch hour, but a steady stream of people came in as we were finishing. Very cool little place and friendly folks running it. We sat outside and ordered a couple of beers along with jalapeño popper appetizers. We followed that up with a half rack of ribs, Mac and cheese, and brisket nachos. The ribs were just plain perfect! The brisket nachos had a very generous portion of brisket across it, and were also very good. In fact I ordered up a kids portion of brisket to take with us to cook up with eggs abs a couple of leftover poppers for breakfast tomorrow. The food was really good. The only thing we didn't really enjoy was the Mac and cheese which we thought could use more cheesy goodness. The ribs and brisket more than made up for that though. We will definitely hit the Real Deal again.

    Best, meatiest, juicy and tender ribs ever!!!
    Jeannie S.

    Best ribs I've ever had, and we've tried a lot! Tender, juicy, meaty, with a mega-smoke ring and delicious sauce. Home made sides- we tried the potato salad and beans. Both were great. Fast service, food came out in minutes. Awesome way to end a long hot day! Give this family owned business a try!

    Brisket Reuben and a beer

    Great food and the friendly efficient staff. My favorite was the tri-tip and my husband loves the brisket. Steak night is fabulous too!

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    Food and service were terrific. Tri-tip was tender and smoky. Briquet was hot and delicious. Live music was playing outside.

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    11 months ago

    Great smoked tri tip with two sides at a very reasonable price. Lots of locals here. I'll be back.

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    Delicious!! Great personal service! Handled our special order with ease and a smile!!

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    Wonderful service! Marty, Viv, and their team are very hospitable. The food is always top notch!

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    Great food. I had a sampler platter. Everything was excellent. The service was fantastic. Family business but professionally run.

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    Sawtooth Hotel - Soy Glazed Brussels

    Sawtooth Hotel

    4.8(61 reviews)
    40.4 mi
    $$$

    A foodies dream in the most gorgeous place on Earth. I love how you feel welcomed like family every…read moretime you go here. The outdoor dining has an incredible view of the Sawtooths and the food is fresh, tasty, and innovative. The dishes are not what you would expect for tiny Stanley and I'm so glad to have this gem of a restaurant here.

    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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    Lovely warm dining room

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    Mountain View Restaurant - Pulled pork with cole slaw and potatoe salad sides.

    Mountain View Restaurant

    4.8(13 reviews)
    75.6 mi

    Don't pass by this gem of a place---you don't know it's there, but if you smell that bbq within…read moreclose proximity, it will charm you into its clutches like Pepe le pew was drawn to Penelope. Keep in mind, this place doubles as the RV park office so be patient. We were warmly greeted, grabbed some laminated menus and sat ourselves. It was easy to choose dinner out of the options since everything sounds delicious. Once you decide, it's time to pop back up to order at the counter. Service is beyond friendly and despite only two people working the counter, food comes out quickly and everyone seems to be well taken care of. My husband and I honestly had low expectations...I mean, this is an RV park restaurant. We were so wrong. We both ordered the pulled pork sandwich and fries for a side. Fries were wonderfully crispy with pillowy potato goodness inside...scrumptious. Fry sauce was a perfect compliment. The pork was smoked and tender, lightly kissed with BBQ sauce and slathered with coleslaw. The bun was butter toasted, yet soft. I would suggest some pepper to the slaw and though we turned down extra BBQ sauce, it would have made the sandwich even better.

    What a nice surprise to find this restaurant in Arco Idaho! We are camping in our RV and this…read morerestaurant was a bonus! I'm not the biggest BBQ fan but it was excellent. I enjoyed the fall off the bone wings- so good! My husband had an amazing shaved rib eye hand held- I usually don't order sandwiches because there is too much bread- I plan to order this tomorrow- yes we are going back! Please stop in and enjoy a meal- you will not be disappointed.

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    Mountain View Restaurant - Pulled pork sandwich with fries

    Pulled pork sandwich with fries

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    Pioneer Saloon - Kebabs.

    Pioneer Saloon

    4.1(524 reviews)
    57.0 mi
    $$$

    Great spot! Even for families…read more The entrees were fantastic and they even allow them to be split and they divide it into two entrees which was fantastic for my wife and daughter who are lighter eaters. The pork chop was a favorite, and the baked potatoes are Idaho sized so be mindful but it's recommended. The mocha pie was a favorite even for those of us who don't care for dessert or care for coffee flavored items, so give that a shot it was very good. Overall it's a must hit spot when in town no matter your party size or age. Get your name in early and eat up!!

    After several bad experiences the past two seasons, we decided to give it one more shot (with high…read morehopes one of our favorite places would be at a minimum, "decent"). At 8pm they are out of prime rib, halibut, trout, artichokes, ribs, and salad! WHAT is going on? I do understand this sort of thing happening on occasion, but literally the last 4-5 times anyone in our family has attempted eating here, it has been such a bad experience like this! Bad food, out of main staple items, or summoned to the dreaded basement... Unfortunately, after 46 years of dining at Pioneer, I think we are done! The past several seasons, something seems different. Always out of MANY items, and service is blah! It was literally a family favorite, so it's sad to even be typing this!!! Shout out to Sawtooth Club for getting us in last minute and serving a delicious meal! We will be back to support them!

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    Pioneer Saloon - Gun and boot collection with tin ceiling

    Gun and boot collection with tin ceiling

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    Jim's spud - baked potato with prime rib inside

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