Absolutely stellar addition to Creston! The decor is unbelievable , the ambiance is amazing and…read morethe food and cocktails are outstanding! To top it off the service is equal to all of the above. Check it out...you'll be glad you did!

Such a great place! The atmosphere, the food, and of course the cocktails. Amazing! The staff is…read moresuper friendly. Can't wait to go back to Creston just so we can go back here.

I've been to Julio's multiple times and must acknowledge that the staff are great--friendly,…read moreprofessional, and hardworking. The decor is funky, and the food is standard bar fare. However, I cannot continue supporting Julio's due to the signage I saw on February 18, 2025 that remains as of late March 2025, despite community pushback. The bathroom signs were changed to "Balls at birth" and "No balls at birth"--a clear shift from the "Balls" and "No Balls" signage I saw earlier this year. This deliberate change sullies what was once playful bowling alley humor into something that feels deeply unwelcoming to me as a customer. I am straight, with wonderful queer friends, and I can tell you that when a place doesn't welcome the people you care about, it's hard to feel truly welcome yourself. This isn't a subtle shift--it's a clear statement about who is welcome and who isn't; it's an unnecessary and divisive change. On top of that, the owner has publicly shared posts for years (and as recent as January 2025) that many would find racist and transphobic. While a few of these offensive posts have since been deleted, they were accessible to the public at the time and are a part of a larger pattern that raises serious questions about the intent behind the bathroom signs. What might have started as "just a joke" now feels far more intentional, especially considering the owner's views, which seem to align with the exclusionary message conveyed by the signs. The contrast between the staff's service and the Julio's discriminatory, un-funny signs is jarring. These hardworking employees deserve to work in a place where all customers feel comfortable spending their money.

I am from out of town and visiting creston curling. So many in the town were welcoming and…read morefriendly, but I was pretty taken aback and my heart sank to see open displays of bigotry via the bathroom signs at Julio's (and learning about the owners vitriolic online presence). It appears the owner doesn't care, but as a visitor, I can't feel safe here and can't recommend this restaurant. It's a disappointing blight on the wonderful town of Creston.

Amazing customer service! We walked in as we got drawn by the building, after we walked in we…read morewanted to stay for dinner! The Library Lounge has a very old English Gentlemen Club look and feel with bookshelves on the walls ( hence Library ). I say amazing customer service is that the restaurant staffs are very accommodating and also courteous, while we were waiting for our table, ( they had a very very busy Wednesday night ), even the Bar Tender came to chat with just keep us happy. We ordered: To start : Beef Barley Soup / Borscht both were done well but it took about 45 mins. before our soup appeared, our server did communicate to the kitchen but still our soups were not ready until later! I do not blame the server at all, but I saw a few tables before us got their soups or salads and they all came after us. Oh well, sometimes the kitchen staffs are hard to deal with. Steak & Prawns - Cooked to perfection, the meat is slightly on the lean side for my taste, but still very flavourful. Seafood Pasta - Tomato based sauce filled with Halibut, Salmon, Mussels etc. Creamy and full of fresh tomatoes, the pasta can be a tad more al dente and will be perfect! Nice ambience, with live music, this is a great spot to come enjoy a relaxing evening with good food and wine, and of course the very friendly staffs and even fellow dinners!!

We decided to check out this place after researching thing to do and places to eat in Nelson…read more The Hume Hotel, Library Lounge in a very old rustic Gentleman 1898 restaurant. With Original fireplace and floor with wood work from the 1898 era. Due to the covid it is recommended to make reservations. We were lucky they had a few tables available for stragglers like us. The restaurant tables are spaced apart for covid social distancing. Very friendly and help staff made recommendations to what is good on the menu. Like everything! LOL Ordered the following: - 2 Smokey Paprika Salmon with choice of soup or salad at $29.00 each - 1 Grilled Salmon Salad $17.00 - 1 Veal cutlets $25.00 Of course with white wine that was suggested by our waitress can't remember the name, was so good. Ordered Dessert: -Pie special: Blueberry A la mode $10.00 -White Chocolate Cheese Cake $8.00 Desserts are all made in house we were told by our wonderful waitress This stop was well worth it for the food and the history of the building

Intriguing and delicious beverages coupled with great service. Did not try the food but the menu…read morelooked great. Highly recommend.

Many people recommended we try The Cauldron while we were in Nelson…read more The food was amazing; however, we found the service sub-par. We were brought the wrong drinks at first, then they were out of the wine I had ordered. This is not at fault of the staff, I was offered a different wine on the menu, more expensive and was charged the higher price; they should have honored the original price of the wine I initially ordered. The vibe is unique and different, something I always appreciate. Try the burgers, my husband said it's the best he has ever had.

Came from Spokane, Washington all the way to Nelson, BC to enjoy New Year's at The Royal, and it…read morewas by far one of the best experiences ever. The staff were top-notch, remembered your name by the end. When you're ready to pay your tab, the band Apollo Suns was just fantastic! Great acoustics in there, friendly people, great vibes. Will definitely be back--hopefully by next year! If I catch the ski slopes, it'll be a perfect place to stop in. Great pricing too! We also tried their food, the bao buns, and the fries were exactly how I prefer my bar food--delicious!

Stopped here for a quick drink and a bite. The fried chicken here is so good. The chicken was…read moreperfectly crispy and juicy. Definitely recommend checking this spot out.

Mitzy's is under new ownership- and it is the place to be in Sandpoint. We were met with friendly…read morefaces the moment we walked in. We were visiting from out of town and wished we had found this bar sooner! The bartender's artwork is really cool, too!

The hospitality of this place is top notch! From the moment we walked in, it was nothing but smiles…read moreand jokes and laughs! Thank you all for your amazing service! The friendly ambiance is worth it all

Great ambiance and their drink specials are delicious. My favorite downtown Sandpoint stopread more

We love this place!! Great people behind the bar and customers Chrck it out everyoneread more

Been hearing lots of positive reviews for this place and made the decision to go here for some…read morebirthday drinks yesterday. I can honestly say, the drinks and appy were fantastic! You can tell lots of thought and passion went into making these unique cocktails (Caesar deluxe, mood ring, thyme warp, and Cookie Monster). The house made vodka, which was just finished yesterday, was smooth and not overbearing. The hot artichoke and spinach dip served with pieces of baguette were well flavoured and delicious. Sounds like the owners have a great vision for the future of this establishment and we can't wait to go back and support this local business again.

Good Poutine, Really, authentic Butter chicken, Korean chicken sandwich, Delicious Burger, tasty…read moreCaesars and Chewbacca Radner! Aimee was a jewel!

I've dined here multiple times and have given this restaurant more than enough chances before…read morefinally deciding to leave a review. There are certainly some good dishes, and the waitstaff have consistently been excellent. Always professional, attentive, friendly, and not intrusive. Unfortunately, the food quality and management experience have been inconsistent enough that I can no longer recommend this restaurant and am bothered enough to write a detailed review. The biggest recurring issue has been the steaks. I have personally sent steak back twice because it was extremely tough and cooked incorrectly, only for the replacement to still be disappointing. I've also experienced the same issue with people dining with me on previous visits. At this point, it feels less like an isolated mistake and more like a consistent kitchen and management attitude problem. Tonight was the experience that finally prompted me to write this review. My parents took us out for a birthday/anniversary dinner, and what should have been a special evening became extremely disappointing.. My boyfriend was initially served an entirely different dish from what he ordered. When his meatloaf eventually arrived, it came so late that most of the table had nearly finished eating. Unfortunately, it was not enjoyable. He described it as essentially a brick of ground beef, seared on both sides, with sauce poured over it. That is not what you expect from a restaurant at this price point. My dad ordered a medium-rare steak. It arrived barely pink, extremely tough, and difficult to cut and chew. He was eventually given another one, which was cooked more appropriately, but it was still very tough. His prawns and potatoes from the first plate were also served cold only steak warm. My mom ordered the butter chicken. Before even tasting it, the texture and appearance looked unusual. The sauce had an almost pumpkin-purée consistency and tasted predominantly of tomato and pumpkin, with very little of the spice, richness, or creaminess you would normally expect from a butter chicken dish--particularly at a higher-end or cuisine restaurant. (this dish is special from a chef who works there, was very excited to try it. I bet he makes it great) For balance, I ordered the AAA beef melt, and it was genuinely very good. So I know the kitchen is capable of producing food that hits the mark. That honestly makes the inconsistency more frustrating. The service from our waitress, however, was excellent. ALL of the waiters/waitresses, EVERY visit have been wonderful! She was attentive, professional, and clearly embarrassed and upset by what was happening despite having absolutely no responsibility for the kitchen's mistakes. We made a point of being polite and reassuring her that we understood it wasn't her fault, and we left her a cash tip directly to keep because we felt she deserved to know that her service was appreciated, she didn't cook the steak. the waitstaff deserve credit as they have consistently been the strongest part of our experiences here, but the repeated issues with steaks, incorrect and poorly executed dishes, cold food, and dismissive management have ultimately outweighed the positives. But what was particularly disappointing was the management response tonight compared to past visits. The manager was dismissive and, at one point, wouldn't even acknowledge my dad. Watching him sit there feeling genuinely disappointed during what was supposed to be a special family dinner, especially after almost losing him and the far drive for them to get here was incredibly uncomfortable and disappointing. After repeated problems with the food, the lack of accountability, empathy, or understanding from management was ultimately what left the worst impression. The bill was around $200 even after a 50% reduction on the steak and the food left uneaten from my father's plate. At that price point, mistakes can happen--but how they are handled matters just as much as the mistake itself. I have worked in kitchens before, so I understand that individual dishes can occasionally miss the mark especially when busy. I've also seen these same dishes prepared properly here, which makes the repeated inconsistency even more puzzling. My impression is that there may be a recurring issue somewhere in the kitchen with a specific person on the grill/prep process, because the problems seem too consistent to be random but it isn't every day. After tonight, we've decided not to return. That is a shame, because there is clearly potential here, and some of the food really is good. But a five-star restaurant comes with five-star expectations, and the food and management have simply not delivered that consistently, and unfortunately to my family not at all.

This place is so cool. They've got a black light, fun esthetic, and they even let you bring outside…read morefood instead of requiring you to buy theirs. Not that their food isn't good; the pineapple pizza is killer. Had a lot of fun with my coworkers for a work party one winter; I suck at bowling, and got the lowest score on the board, but I had a lot of fun anyway.

The bowling lane broke and we could not finish our game. Manager working came over and insinuated…read morethat buttons we pressed broke the bowling alley. Then when we could not finish our game he sent us up to pay and they were going to charge us full price when their equipment broke. The girl there was really nice and she couldn't do anything about the decision and we could not get the manager to speak to us again because he never came back to the front. Poor girl called back on behalf of him and apologized but the manager never contacted us when he said he would. Overall very disappointed with the manager I understand it's an old bowling alley and things break but this way to treat the customers is not ok.