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    The Loading Pen

    5.0 (3 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Eruption Brewery & Bistro - Table Side S'mores

    Eruption Brewery & Bistro

    4.0(90 reviews)
    14.5 mi
    $$

    Oh my goodness, I can't say enough about this place . Sadie, our service was an absolute delight!…read moreThe beer selection was extensive and SO GOOD. We tried the pesto pizza with elk and a house salad, uh AWESOME! Would come back often if we lived here. Definitely worth a stop.

    Price = Average | Service = Excellent | Cleanliness = Good | Interior = Rustic Mountain West…read morebrewery | Exterior = Scenic river setting | Parking = Plenty nearby | Would I return? = Yes Overall, Eruption Brewery is one of the more unique food stops in Lava Hot Springs. The standout for me was the Slow Roasted Idaho Elk Sourdough Pizza. The taste is above average, but the uniqueness of the local elk, sourdough crust, maple wood-fired oven, on-site brewery, and river setting pushes the overall experience higher. I would definitely visit again, especially to try more of the pizzas and house-brewed beers. I ordered the Slow Roasted Idaho Elk Sourdough Pizza for $26, which is cooked in their maple wood-fired oven. It comes with basil pesto, a five-cheese blend, slow roasted local elk, roasted bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, and microgreens. The basil pesto comes through across the pizza without being overpowering. There is a really good balance between the pesto, cherry tomatoes, roasted peppers, microgreens, and cheese. What stood out most was that the elk still maintained its own flavor. When biting into a piece of the meat, you can almost taste it separately from the rest of the pizza rather than having it get lost among all the toppings. The slow roasted elk was very tender. The sourdough crust also gives the pizza a lighter and more subtle bread flavor compared with a more traditional pizza crust. Their five-cheese blend was interesting too. It was not as stretchy as the typical mozzarella you would expect on pizza and had a slightly firmer texture, almost reminding me a little of cheese curds. One of the more interesting parts of the restaurant is the huge maple wood-fired pizza oven, which is visible from the dining area. It runs extremely hot, around 900 degrees according to the staff, so my pizza came out surprisingly quickly. This is also a legitimate brewery rather than a restaurant that simply happens to serve a few house beers. They have brewing tanks and equipment right inside the building and offer 20 craft beers on draft. I sampled the You Fuggly Brown Ale, Dirty Blonde Ale, Plum Around Cream Ale, Naked Nut Stout, Patio Pounder Pilsner, and Banana Hammock Hefeweizen. I am generally not much of a beer person, but I ended up ordering the Plum Around Cream Ale. The plum flavor gave it a much more unique taste and made it more enjoyable for me than a typical beer. Service was excellent. The staff was very friendly and especially helpful with letting me taste the different beers before deciding. The atmosphere is another highlight. It has a rustic Mountain West brewery feel with exposed wood, stone walls, industrial details, brewing equipment, and the huge wood-fired oven all visible from the dining area. Large glass garage-style doors open directly onto the patio, so when they are raised, the indoor and outdoor spaces almost blend together and get plenty of fresh airflow. The location also fits Lava Hot Springs really well. The Portneuf River is only steps away, with trees, a walking area, footbridge, and rocky hills surrounding the area. It gives the restaurant a scenic, relaxed small-town Idaho feel and makes the outdoor seating especially appealing on a nice day. Parking is plentiful throughout the surrounding area, so it should not be much of an issue.

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    Barrel & Stave

    Barrel & Stave

    4.1(24 reviews)
    50.2 mi

    While visiting Logan, we stopped at Barrel & Stave for dinner. We were greeted right away and…read moreseated. The restaurant is long with a large bar and tables as well as some areas with couches and chairs, which gave a chill and relaxing vibe. We started off with drinks and appetizers! We ordered the spicy cheese curds (not spicy) and garlic parmesan fries. Both were yummy and the best part of the meal for me. The fries came with ranch and their house-made "Utah fry sauce"! And if you are from Utah, you will get the fry sauce thing. It's a staple and a must with eating fries in my opinion! Then we ordered dinner. My hubby and I shared the steak and mushrooms, and my bestie and her hubby ordered the buffalo chicken sliders and the spaghetti. The mushrooms with our dinner were huge and so good! Everything tasted really good and fresh, and we were all very pleased! Definitely check them out if you're in the area!

    It's so good to see an establishment like Barrel and Stave open up in Logan. The Valley needs more…read moreoptions like this. As a SL Valley resident, these prices for craft cocktails blew me away. I tried the maple Old Fashioned (with regular bitters due to a walnut allergy, which they happily accommodated), the Rye Smash, as well as a shot, and a beer. I got out for under $40, which is a great price. We sat at the bar and talked for hours. The bartender wasn't pushy or bothered by our long stay. They did a good job with the ambiance of the place. This is pretty standard for Salt Lake, but unseen up north in Logan. Well done. I will be sure to come back to this spot whenever work brings me up to Cache.

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    Dad's Bar & Steakhouse - Halibut

    Dad's Bar & Steakhouse

    4.1(73 reviews)
    66.4 mi
    $$$

    -- Authentic Wyoming Hospitality & Unforgettable Steaks! We…read morerolled into Dad's Bar & Steakhouse on a beautiful, buzzing mid-August evening while camping up in Alpine on our trip from Florida. Even without a reservation on a packed night, the staff warmly accommodated us and found us a spot--though I'm definitely calling ahead next time! The dining room was filled with multi-generational families enjoying incredible meals, and the bar side was just starting to hum. The atmosphere is genuinely, authentically Wyoming: welcoming, energetic, and full of character. Now, for the food--it is more than worth the trip. Do not skip the cream of jalapeño soup; it was absolute perfection. The steak was hands-down one of the best I've ever eaten out West, cooked to total perfection and packed with flavor. If you're passing through Thayne or staying anywhere nearby, treat yourself to Dad's. We can't wait to come back!

    Very rude. My son and I went in for dinner. It was Friday night and we did not have a…read morereservation which was our mistake. We stood for at least 10 minutes at the reservation station with several waitress walk by us and ignored us. Finally the hostess came over and asked if we had a reservation. When I said no she gave me a look and said she would try to fit us in. There were several open tables. The icing on the cake was a party of three came in and interrupted and said they just called and could they be seated. The hostess was super nice to them and seated them immediately I am not ok with such rude behavior. We went up the street and were seated immediately and treated very well in a different restaurant BTW I tip very well for good service

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    Dad's Bar & Steakhouse - Quite spacious for a bar in small town Wyoming.

    Quite spacious for a bar in small town Wyoming.

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