When we first moved to this area a few years ago, Joe's was our go to after a day swimming and…read morecatching sun out on City Beach. It's roughly walking distance from the beach (maybe a brisk quarter mile or so from the sand), and is THE best kept secret in downtown Sandpoint. This place defines "hole in the wall" restaurant, and even if you're on foot, if you blink at the wrong moment, you'd likely miss it. Don't do that. This place is excellent. I've never been to Philadelphia, so I can't say with any accuracy or certainty how Joe's sandwiches hold up to the real deals, but I will say that the sandwiches and their burgers are indeed the Real Deal. Their sandwiches come in 8" and 12" lengths and burgers from 1-2 quarter pound patties. They have a fairly standard soda fountain equipped with Pepsi product, a few bottled beverages, and a mindblowing milk shake menu. A few years ago they even offered a buffalo sauce flavored milk shake. Full stop. Anyway, I can attest that their huckleberry shake and Hershey's chocolate malt are out of this world awesome. My wife and I went here for date night last night, our first time in in quite some time. Service was very friendly and attentive, and everything was made to order. Whereas I've usually gone for the Philly cheese steak or French dip, this time I did the bacon burger with pepper jack (they have a good variety of cheese available, I should add) and left with zero regrets. My wife did the standard cheeseburger with everything and we split a side of onion rings which were ambrosial (delicious, amazing, what have you). Parking can be a little iffy, but there are some spots on the street right out front. Worst case scenario, they're a very short walking distance from the big (free) public parking lot on Church street, which is where I parked. You might even need the walk if you're eating there. Inside seating is limited, but clean and comfortable. The AC wasn't the greatest, and I can't imagine the heat from the kitchen does the interior temps any favors. My wife and I rarely if ever get a date night anymore, so the whole thing was a great treat, and something I'd gladly do again anytime. Highly, highly recommended.

If you enjoy a good Philly Cheesesteak please stop by. Plus there is an 85 year old woman that…read morewas working the counter. She made my day chatting with her. What a wonderful woman. Enjoyed my whole dine in experience with her. I hugged her when I left. Hope she did enjoy her dip in the lake that day. Thank you for the Philly Cheesesteak! Love the onion rings too!

Stopped in at Burger Bay at Bottle Bay Resort on beautiful Lake Pend Oreille and the smash burgers…read moreare incredibly delicious. They grind their burgers in-house daily and you can taste the freshness -- perfectly crispy edges with juicy centers. There isn't one bad burger on the entire menu; every option sounds and tastes fantastic. We especially loved the special fries with pickles, cheese, tomatoes, and all the extras -- they're the perfect sidekick. The place gets busy (for very good reason) and yes, you might wait a little for a table, but it is absolutely worth it. The service was beyond delightful -- warm, attentive, and genuinely happy to have you there. Lakeside setting, creative smash burgers, and those house-cut fries... this is a must-visit in the Sandpoint/Sagle area. We'll be back. 5 stars all the way!

They were not open and a sign said closed due to a catastrophic electrical issue. Kind of sad…read morebecause we were looking forward to one of their great burgers and now we're just left here with nowhere else to go to eat. Should've had a sign before we drove down and walked over there right

We love the area, Bonners ferry and twice within three days we ate at spring's restaurant. The…read morefirst night I had the chicken fettuccine, which was amazing the second night I had the salad bar. The prices were fair and reasonable, but it was the ambience of having a window view and looking at the beautiful scenery outside. The restaurant was very enjoyable and the menu did have a variety, including lunch and breakfast.

We went on the offer that's on tv and in the paper all the time. What a deal! A nice clean…read morecomfortable room w/ good beds, a free drink, and 2 breakfast coupons. The coupons said you could only order from a choice of 2, but our server said to get whatever we want off the menu! We both had omelets that were excellent. The toast appeared and tasted like it was from a bakery that morning and the coffee was very good. She even filled our travel mugs before we left. Dinner the night before was kind of a bummer in that their prime rib special was already gone at 6pm when we went in. I heard it is excellent. We will be back there and go in earlier to try it out. All around, the Kootenia Hotel and casino is a great get away.

Love the food! Service was great, small town good food , homemade fresh food. The business is for…read moresale hopefully the quality of food will stay as good as it is now.

We saw this restaurant while driving through town looking for a place to grab some lunch. The…read moreparking lot was full and that's always a good sign. We seated ourselves. Nothing fancy inside , like a diner that's been around awhile would look like. Seen many a customer! My hubby had a breakfast meal and it was huge. He said it was cooked good. I had a French dip , salad and fries. Nothing special. Just a bun with some sliced beef. Kinda plain. Wish it would have had some onions or cheese or something to make it more wholesome. That's why I only gave them 3 stars. Nothing special. Service was good and place was clean.

Avoiding mediocre meals while on vacation is a constant challenge. It's such a treat when you find…read morea restaurant worthy of as many stars as you can give it. This was our fifth night in Priest Lake, and our dinner at Chimney Rock did not disappoint. The pre-meal bread, focaccia with a fig balsamic, was good enough to make a meal of. I had the rack of lamb. The sauce had just the right amount of huckleberry, a taste rather than hitting one over the head. The portion was perfect. Having leftovers while traveling always feels like a waste. My only negative was the service. Our wait person seemed distracted and unengaged. An ordered drink was never brought, and I'm reminding myself to double check that we weren't charged. But the quality of food, ambiance of their patio, and fascinating collection of a unique pair of salt and pepper shakers at every table allowed me to overlook the minor problems

Outstanding experience at Chimney Rock Cafe. Took advantage of their Saturday night prime rib…read morespecial and it did not disappoint. Robust portions prepared just the way I wanted it all served by very friendly and efficient staff.

We came here for dinner when we stayed overnight in Bonners Ferry. We sat at the bar, which is cozy…read moreand friendly, and was waited on fairly quick. We each had a cocktail and ordered dinner. I had the Black and Blue salad and the steak was cooked perfectly MR. The salad was fresh and crisp, a large portion, and plenty of homemade blue cheese dressing. My BF had the Swiss mushroom burger. He ate 3/4 of it! He said it was very tasty. I tried it and he was right. The burger was soooooo good. Our service was steady and attentive. I asked for a to go box of their popcorn. It was very good. I would deductions back here and recommend you do too.

I ordered fish and chips for myself, a hamburger for my husband. Both were awful. My fish was…read moretough and tasted like it was very old freezer burnt perhaps. My husband's burger was as dry as the desert.

This review is for The Hemlocks: Old West Texas Smokehouse pit bbq & steaks…read moreBrisket was pretty good but outrageously priced. I showed interest in the Bbq sauce sold there: 'Rufus Teague'. I thought I recognized it & asked if it was sold in the grocery store & was told no, which is a complete lie & then bought some & was charged $12 for 1 single bottle!! Found out later it's sold at Grocery Outlet for a fraction of that cost! Disappointing. I grew up in Texas & know excellent brisket. Won't be back.

The ambiance and service are a cut above. They are hands down the most decadent restaurant in…read moreboundary county. I would consider it rustic and refined at the same time. The food is phenomenal. You're missing out if you don't visit this gem!!! https://hemlockslodging.com/generations-restaurant/

I had the pleasure of trying Papa B's fried chicken today with tallow fries, and Huckberry…read morelemonade, and sitting out under a pergola with a beautiful backdrop on top of it. The portions were huge. I didn't even eat half of it. The sauces were amazing. The chicken was crisp and moist being thighs. My meal was gluten and dairy free and delicious. If you're in the area, you should go try it.! Great for gluten-free and dairy free.