We made a reservation to have drinks and appetizers out in one of the igloos and arrived early to…read morewalk around and ended up having a drink inside before going out to the igloo. It is such a fun experience to be in the igloos! Highly recommend. They also have fabulous martinis. Food was good too!

Good..... until a LOUD drunk group of 6 came in the lower octagon section of whispers. They sat…read moredown, threw out a deck of cards and started playing, talking extremely loud while other couples were trying to have a nice evening of conversation and dinner! They had zero self awareness and the staff could have said something but didn't. We could no longer talk to each other sitting next to them so we got up and left as soon as we could. Disappointed

Great live music! Great atmosphere! If ya wanna get drunk in a fun place with good food go to the…read moreMoose Lounge!!

The food was tasty, service really friendly and amazing ambiance. We are from Phoenix Arizona and…read morewe love this place

If you're looking for a place that truly has it all, Zola absolutely delivers. From the moment you…read morewalk in, the energy is unmatched live music, a buzzing crowd, and an atmosphere that just pulls you in. The live performance was incredible and set the tone for the whole night. People were dancing, laughing, and genuinely enjoying themselves. Whether you want a cozy corner upstairs, a lively bar seat, patio vibes, or a big table for a group, they've created a space for every kind of night out. Huge shoutout to Emily, our server, who made the experience even better, and Indy behind the bar WOW. I had the Spicy Jimmy Hendricks and I'm officially obsessed. Hands down one of the best drinks I've had in a long time. Now let's talk food because it deserves its own moment. The Zola mac & cheese? Jamie & Johnii were the cooks that night. Unreal. Rich, cheesy, and completely indulgent. And the burrata appetizer was fresh, flavorful, and the perfect start to the meal. Everything we had was top-notch. What really stood out to me is the crowd such a beautiful mix of people. Couples tucked away having deep conversations, friends celebrating, people dancing... it felt like a place where everyone belongs. It honestly made me wish I could have experienced it with my grandparents it has that timeless, joyful energy. They also offer private events, catering, and even the option to rent out the whole space, which makes it perfect for birthdays, date nights, or celebrations. Just a heads up it's 21+ so leave the kids at home with a sitter, but the vibe is welcoming, vibrant, and full of life. I'm beyond impressed. Zola is more than just a restaurant it's an experience. I'll absolutely be back.

Zola is all about setting the right expectations. If you're going purely for the food, it might…read morefeel a bit average, but as a bar with solid bites, it hits the mark. The smash burger was tasty, not the best I've ever had, but solid for a bar menu. The fish tacos were flavorful, and fresh, and just a little messy, though I wouldn't have minded a bit more fish. Happy hour is where things really shine, with reasonable prices that make it even easier to enjoy. The live music added a fun energy, and our barmaid was incredibly sweet and helpful. She gave couple good recommendations I also noticed the smaller side rooms that still face the stage. Seems like a great setup for after-work gatherings, or a night out with friends. All in all, Zola is best enjoyed as a bar. Good drinks, good vibes, and food that pairs well with the experience.

All the bartenders were great and super friendly!! Great atmosphere if you want go have fun!! I…read morewould definitely recommend going there!!

I was not comfortable as a young woman visiting this bar. I'm sure this sentence gets used a lot in…read moregenerality, but I have an entire essay on my reasoning for this and I hope it can help in any way. I have to preface, this is my first ever review (and first negative review unfortunately) so I have put a lot of thought and time into writing this. I waited a couple days in order for my emotions to not dictate my writing. Backstory: Last Tuesday was my first time visiting Backwoods Bar in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. CDA is my hometown so I was with my friends and family. We had brought together a group of my girl friends and their boyfriends/husbands (8 total). My brother in law from out of state was also there after finally getting time off from the army. It was a special occasion. We were respectful and courteous of our volume since that's how we were raised and knew it was a weekday. However, things turned sour as a man that had been drinking all day arrived. He seemed to have a different idea of how he wanted his night to go and was specifically looking for a fight. To clarify: every situation you will read about below was promptly relayed back to the employees. 1): One of the guys in our group recently had surgery on his arm which was in a heavy-duty sling. The man kept pushing his arm/shoulder (pretending to be playful in a really odd and aggressive way) even after we had explained to him that he was in pain. 2): I then witnessed him taking advantage of my friend's injury by flirting with his girlfriend in front of him in what I assume to be an attempt to rile him up. 3): I try my best in every situation to be polite, but it was growing increasingly uncomfortable to maintain my energy with the amount of jarringly backhanded "compliments" he was throwing at us. It felt as though he was trying to lower our confidence/spirits in a poor attempt for us to "seek his approval". 4): Also him hitting on my twin sister while knowing she was with her husband (he had met my sister's husband just minutes prior) while insulting me was really weird. 5): The man was also following the girls in my group around- even going as far as to linger around the women's restroom when I had tried to excuse myself a second time after being followed around by him. Once I entered the restroom, he began to verbally harass the girls in my group who had seen him follow me. The girls were trying not to be super rude or confrontational, for the fear of things escalating but ultimately they just wanted to let him know that we were being made feel uncomfortable by him. 6): I exited the bathroom; hearing more of my group come over to that location. I heard a lot of the f-slur, and a derogatory term for women's genitalia being yelled- to which he admitted to expelling that type of language when an employee came by. He was then kicked out for the commotion but came back in multiple times afterward. It looked as though the employees were allowing him back in, in hopes he would act differently but of course that was not the case. I saw the bartender embrace him after he came back in a 3rd time- telling him that he was family to them but that he should calm down a little. It was confusing to see an almost 30 year old man being coddled in such an atmosphere. My group consisted of 21-24 year olds and we were baffled. I understand that he was extremely drunk but we could not imagine acting like how he was to then only be given a slap on the wrist and a pat on the back. We were told he was a regular at the bar but that did not excuse how his behavior was dealt with. I really wished better for this establishment but they were prioritizing this man over a decently sized group of young adults who had the real possibility of being regulars as well. We were spending a lot of money and tipping well so it felt like a slap in the face. I fully understand that obviously situations like this sometimes happen at bars. Having been a bartender myself, the way this was dealt with was unprofessional. He was over served and not handled. I hate to leave things on such a negative note because there's potential for this bar to be better. Besides the obvious issues in security/management, I did like that the bar was very nice, clean, and spacious. There were lots of things to do like play pool, corn hole, there's a big open area outside with lots of seating, and tons of card game options. The woman bartender did a great job preparing the drinks. Drinks were tasty & quickly made. I would go back ONLY if I knew changes were genuinely made in terms of security and some sort of accountability:/. I always wish for the best in local businesses so if this kind of instance occurs again, I pray that they are more strict. I wouldn't want any more people to go through this or for them to lose any more business due to something that can so easily be patched. Thank you for reading.

Our experience was 10.5 stars…read more Will from England was stellar a real treasure. Top notch cocktails , service above and beyond and lovely atmosphere. I would recommend anyone traveling or staying here to visit. It's always fresh food and flavorful items with a clean twist on a modern style. Pastry chef is dropping bombs with the gluten free items and patio is breath of fresh air . Please keep this place in your thoughts as you want experience happy hour with friends and special occasions. Take my money

Food was excellent and the patio views were spectacular. Great place to visit with great friends…read moreover a delicious meal.

I strongly recommend eating at Seasons! Their french onion…read moresoup is delicious as well the beet salad. The North ID burger has a very tasty huckleberry BBQ sauce and is worth the price. They have a great happy hour and the manager (Daniel) is very friendly and runs the restaurant well. Servers are also friendly and provide good customer service.

Loved the spread of apps.. and the French dip was on point. Clams are a must and loved the edamame…read more Great service and wonderful food

Number one... Make a reservation. This place packs up quickly…read more I think you can ask for a window table also in advance. The atmosphere is nice. I liked my meal, but my husband wasn't a fan. My husband had the Cajun or jambalaya type. Salmon dish. It's been about a month since we ate there and I don't remember what I had... But I did like it. Before you order, I would recommend reading reviews on menu items and make your choice from there... But I will still give this place five stars because it's a great place to have lunch or dinner with friends based on the atmosphere. And the service was good.& front of house ... A+

The food here is really delicious! We came here for the first time in August 2025 ( I will attach…read morephotos from then compared to August 2026 ) It is expensive and the portions are small. You can't beat the views though and the cocktails are really good as well. However, compared to our experience in August 2025, which was a 10/10 this time was personally a 6/10 for these reasons: We ordered the shrimp cocktail just like last year and noticed there was one less shrimp (4 instead of 5) We also ordered the halibut with risotto just like last year and the portion was notably smaller with both the fish and risotto this year compared to 1 year ago. Our friend who also ordered the halibut mentioned hers was a bit dry. although I did not notice that on my dish when I ordered the same. Our waiter was nice enough and we didn't go without, but he wasn't that personable and also gave us a real dirty look when we paid after he looked at what we tipped which was very strange. I wouldn't say this years trip here was a disappointment but it was different compared to 1 year ago for these reasons.

Vine & Olive is our favorite restaurant in Coeur d'Alene, and it's not close…read more Everything comes out fresh -- you can taste it. The fish dishes are fantastic across the board, the salads and breads are excellent, and the ravioli is one of those things I order and then regret not ordering two of. And then there's the hamburger, which is gourmet all the way: high quality, genuinely mouth-watering, and the sort of thing that tells you the kitchen cares as much about the simple plate as the showpiece. Honestly, pick a dish and enjoy. I've never had a miss. The service matches the food -- attentive, warm, and unhurried. The room is beautiful and intimate, which makes it our first call for a romantic dinner or any night meant to feel like an occasion. If you're in Coeur d'Alene, go.

Really cute and cozy wine bar. Went on a weekday on a work trip so it was a little slow and quiet,…read morewhich I did not mind! I sat at the bar and had amazing service. The Cabernet I had was tasty but wow, the pork shank was delicious! Fall off the bone tender, I was demolished it perhaps a bit too barbarically for the setting. Definitely stop by this place for a evening glass of wine and great meal