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    Sandpiper Restaurant

    3.9 (296 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Dried out halibut
    John C.

    First of all there's a really cool patio. Service is exceptional! Food quality not so much!! I ordered the surf and turf only to get very dry halibut and a sirloin steak that had so much gristle it was hard to cut. It was cooked to the perfect temperature but that doesn't account for much if you have to feed it to your dog. I might come back again but I'd be leary of the options.

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    Steven O.

    Service,service,service this is obviously what makes this place so busy! Don't get me wrong the food was fantastic but these guys operate on a different level. These folks crank out large table like it is nothing-tonight we were 9 and there was also a10 , a 12 several 6-8 tops and a group of 32. Drinks came out on the steady and all the food served hot and as a complete table, no one waited!

    Excellent Mojito
    Andrew A.

    I'm usually a bit leery when the server touts a certain item, but here Dustin recommended the first item on the seafood menu, not a daily special. The macadamia crusted halibut was a winner, I opted for an only-broccoli side. Very good all around. Halibut isn't the flakiest of fish, but it wasn't too dense here. One miss were the complimentary low-end rolls. Conversely, another positive was the house coconut Mojito. Stray from your hotel restaurant and dine here, especially the outside seating when weather appropriate.

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    Glenn W.

    Food was excellent. Probably the best calamari I've ever had, followed by Hawaiian crusted halibut (excellent), we also had Oscar Chicken that was prepared perfectly. I had ordered steamed vegetables that I didn't care for, they were removed from the check without asking. Service was professional, our server was great, table touched properly by management. And it has an appropriate nautical/fishing theme. I would highly recommend this restaurant . Bathroom could have used some love

    Steak and Macadamia Nut Crusted Halibut
    Lisa J.

    I was hungry and tired after my last day of adventures in Idaho falls. I had seen this restraunt across the parking lot from my hotel, and when walking the trail system. This evening, the incredible aroma of steak brought me in. I was seated at a table in the busy bar area, they also have a dinning room. I had a great view of river and trails from my table. The server let me know that they are known for their steak and seafood but they also have burgers etc. I ordered the steak and halibut combo, gotta have what they are known for right? Wish I had just gone for the halibut on its own. The steak was good, but the halibut was incredible and I wanted more! The macadamia nut crust was perfect with this fish, and the yummy creamy sauce. You gotta have yummy sauce with fish, in my opion, and this was really good! Finished with the mixed berry cobbler with ice cream, so goood! I tried unsuccessfully to make the halibut when I got home. Total fail, I guess I'll just have to go back to Idaho falls and Sandpiper Restraunt.

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    Larry B.

    Still one of my favorites. We made a reservation so we did not have to wait. Service is very good. We had drinks followed by dinner. My steak was cooked just like I like it. Everything is separate so you select your main and then add on salad, soup, veggies, or baked potatoes. This is a very large place with both inside and outside seating. Service is great as is the food. We will be going back.

    Oscar chicken drier than Sahara desert.
    Lucifer L.

    New Year's Eve dinner early at 4:30 pm, ordered apple martini , got a lemon drop , zero alcohol decided to try another same thing, just horrible crushed ice floating on top of glass no cherry , then decided to try a White Russian , same thing zero alcohol , tried another because my chicken Oscar was soooo dry , same thing zero alcohol asks for top shelf and get the same exact thing , finally gave up and got a baked sweet potato , I got a crunchy mini potato and they stated they were out, mind you the crowd is now huge at the front door so I guess in Idaho on New Year's Eve you get no baked potaroe or whatever, my wife ordered the prime rib, all fat took it back and got filet and sweet potato which turned out awesome. 1 point for that , overall horrible experience , my company comes here a lot, I'll make sure and mention our dinner next week back to work . So clue for management put your best bartender and chef do news years eve.

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    Virginia P.

    The food was absolutely amazing!! The atmosphere of the restaurant being next to the lake was really calm. We really enjoyed this restaurant. To top it off the service was excellent.

    Prime rib
    Danny C.

    Great food, amazing customer service! We came out last night, sat out in the patio which outside temperatures were perfect. Patio is super shaded and without a reservation they were immediately able to accommodate our party of 7. Service was very fast and the food was amazing. Every person loved their orders and definitely would all come back again next time. I personally ordered prime rib 10oz with a side salad and bake potato. Portion size was massive, with a nice thick cut on prime rib which you don't see too often at other places. Only critique I could give here for improvement is actually get straight up horseradish that you make in house which is super simplistic. The "jar" straight horseradish they have is not legit and super weak. By the root and make some home made and this would be a place of perception across the board. Definitely will come Back again.

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    Service was excellent! Food quality has declined. Can't keep coming back if the food is just mediocre.

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    absolutely the best meal we have had this year and our server was exceptional. Wish I could remember her name... she was 5 star.

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    Love this place. Great food. Great service. Nice ambiance. Highly recommend. We go there for every special occasion

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