Sandpoint Restaurants & Other North Idaho Restaurants
Sandpoint Dining

There have been several restaurants closing in the last several months, but two new operations just opened: Dish and 41 South.Not bad. Look for the articles I will be writing for Idaho Cuisine in the next issue. FYI, I just started writing features for the magazine. You can tell I like 'em. Their link is at the top of the page.

We are pretty sure this is the most complete dining guide for North Idaho restaurants north of CdA. Restaurants in Sandpoint and North Idaho run the gamut of culinary types, and most people can find something that fits their palates. We have a culinary program, a world-class ski resort, and every type of cuisine from Sushi to Italian, Philly Cheese Steaks to good old fashioned hamburgers. A couple of the eateries listed below are presently closed, either for seasonal reasons, or because they are up for sale. Still, we try to keep this list current, and if they are for sale, we expect (uh, hope) these will be open again soon.

The numbered ratings come from a reader's poll in Yahoo Travel. My ratings come from my personal experience. What qualifies me to make such judgments?  I worked with Emeril Legasse for several years, was main dining room Captain at the #1 ranked restaurant in the nation - Commander's Palace in New Orleans, taught at a culinary school, and host the show Gourmet to Go and North Idaho Arts and Adventure on KSPT and KBFI. Many of the chefs and owners of these restaurants have been on one of the shows. In general, I think we have a pretty good dining environment, including grocery stores. Keep in mind that I visit all restaurants, but only over a year period or so for some, and more often for others. Menus change, owners change, management changes, servers, cooks, and chefs change. Hopefully we get it right, but if you had a different experience. please let us know so we can update our page. So, bon appetit!

A Js CAFE (American)
215 High
Priest River, ID 83856
208-448-2609

ALPENGLOW DELI (American-Delicatessen)
124 Village Lane
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-263-3088

A & P's BAR & GRILL
C'mon, if you haven't been to 219 and crossed the street into A & P's, then you don't know Sandpoint. Good burgers and standard fare, cold beer, pool, and always a conversation goin' on.
222 N 1st Ave
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-263-2313

Arlo’s Ristorante (Italian)
Rated #2 for all Sandpoint Restaurants by Yahoo Travel. Arlo’s is the sweet child of Tom and Lisa Guscott with Lisa's family's recipes from her childhood in New York City. Fabulous entrees, dazzling appetizers and wonderful homemade desserts are favorites of locals and visitors. Nice out door deck, and some good Italian wines. They had a recent fire and have made repairs, and are now open again. Food better than ever. Loved the Amarone we had last time there. Perhaps the most consistent restaurant in Sandpoint. Love listening to Neighbor John play the blues, who is, perhaps the best musician in Sandpoint. Can't imagine this town without this place.
330 North First Ave. 
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-255-4186

BAB'S PIZZERIA
bab, originally from New York, started her first pizza kiosk in the little group of buildings that once housed the eateries on Oak Street in what was Lil' Bear's Pizza place. People loved her pizza, and now the new location offers convenient parking some of the best hand-made New York style pizza in all of Sandpoint. A great thin crust – try the veggie combo pizza with marinara sauce – with tons of toppings. Bab’s is a local favourite so you know it’s got to be good. Bab’s also serves sandwiches, salads, soups plus daily pasta specials. As always, students get free soda with a slice!
1319 Highway 2
Sandpoint, ID 8386
208-265-7992

Bamboo Chinese Restaurant (Chinese)
Chinese food prepared fresh daily. An extensive menu offering a variety of Szechuan and Mandarin dishes. Beer and wine available. So, friendly and fairly fast service, which can be important at lunch time. Now, with the new Panhandle State Bank right across the street, they may become busier. So try before they are too slammed.
417 Church Street
Sandpoint, ID  83864
208-263-9593

Bangkok Cuisine Thai Restaurant (Thai)
Rated #3 for all Sandpoint Restaurants by Yahoo Travel. Authentic Thai cuisine.  Been to Chang Mai, Phuket, and Bangkok, and this is typical, and good, country Thai. Wine and beer available.
202 North Second
Sandpoint, ID  83864
208-265-4149 

Beyond Hope Resort (Eclectic Cuisine)
In this unpretentious supper club in Hope, you'll find some of Sandpoint's most innovative cuisine. For lunch, you can't beat the Damn Good Cheeseburger or Perfect Pork Ribs. And for dinner, try the seared Ahi tuna appetizer, followed by Molasses Glazed Porterhouse steak or Grilled Salmon with sweet onion marmalade. Plus a full bar, a view of Lake Pond Oreille, and the sort of attentive yet folksy service you'd expect in a local diner. Lived 300 yards away and loved every meal. You will too.
1267 Peninsula Road
Hope, ID 83836
208-264-5251
877-270-4673

BLUE HERON CAFE at the Samuels Store (American Breakfast & Lunch)
486534 Highway 95 North
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-263-1146

Blue Moon Restaurant (American Breakfast)
In Ivano's old location, Blue Moon started with breakfast, now serves lunch, and dinner occasionally or is not far off the horizon. They spent a bundle in time and effort fixing up the old building, and though they have taken their time moving from breakfast to lunch and now to dinner, when they do something, they seem to do it well. I've eaten lunch there several times, and it is always good. While it isn't something that makes me want to yell their praises from the mountain tops, it is always satisfying, and portions are good.
124 South 2nd Avenue
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-265-9953

Bottle Bay Resort & Marina (Steak & Seafood)
Beautiful Views On Lake Pend Oreille. This is another that I have never visited except by boat. Got to say that after a long day on the lake, sitting at Bottle Bay watching the sunset, everything seemed to taste just perfect.
115 Resort Road
Sagle, ID 83860
208-263-5916
208-265-8300 (fax)

Cabinet Mountain Bar & Grill (American)
Good down-home cookin’, featuring daily specials and Saturday night prime rib. Breakfast served all day. Open at 6 a.m., seven days a week, year-round. Take and bake pizza, full bar with Friday night karaoke, dart tournaments, big-screen TV and pool available.
301 Fourth St.
Clark Fork, ID 83836
208-266-1229

CAFE BODEGA in Foster's Crossing     
Cool assortment of international sandwiches, soups, organic teas, beer, wine and desserts.
5th & Cedar
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-263-5911

Cafe Trinity AT THE BEACH (Eclectic Southern & New Orleans Cuisine) * Just  moved to taking over the Beach House as their new location
Okay, loved it when Chef Gabe used to be there. Now, the food is good enough, but the views are still the best in Sandpoint. Good cocktails, and a definite improvement since they now have a full liquor license. As of summer of 2009 they are still working it out, and have not yet achieved the measure of great food and service they had at their former location. In fact, it feels much like the last two renditions of the Beach House. Anyway, still among my favorite places to dine and just hang out. Serving lunch and dinner.
56 Bridge St,
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-255-7558

Captn's Table (Steak & Seafood)
I have never driven to this restaurant. While it is cool and has a full bar, the food is more of the hearty variety. Drive or boat in to this Hard Liquor Saloon at Garfield Bay on beautiful Lake Pend Oreille. Enjoy the view and a full menu featuring steaks, ribs, chicken, burgers, salads, munchies and desserts, including homemade cheese cake. Call or visit their website for the calendar of events.
16469 Garfield Bay Road
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-265-6351

CEDAR ST. BRIDGE CAFE (American) * Closed
The Bonner County Daily Bee Reports: "Cedar Street Bridge Café has an assortment of tasty foods and beverages.  They provide coffee, panini sandwiches, fine chocolates, cakes, pastries, gelato and more along with an incredible view of Sand Creek.  Owners Timothy and Manuela Frazier are proud to announce that all their coffee is organic and fair-trade and their gelato is made fresh on-site." Been there twice. Not bad.
334 N First Ave
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-265-4396

Chimney Rock Grill (American)
In the Selkirk Lodge at Schweitzer, the Chimney Rock Grill offers family dining with breathtaking mountain and lake views.  Open for summer and winter featuring breakfast, lunch and dinner. Full service cocktail lounge with daily drink specials. One of Wine Spectator’s award winning restaurants because of their extensive selection of Northwest Wines. However, do not expect regional cuisine, in spite of the name. One summer the closest they came to serving a northwestern dish was Jamaican Jerk Chicken. Still, good food in a cool place.
Located at Schweitzer Mountain Resort 11 miles Northwest of Sandpoint, Idaho.
208-265-0257

COMMON KNOWLEDGE (Teahouse)
Besides a nice selection of tea, soups, deli sandwiches, breakfast, rice bowls, salads, and baked good are made from high-quality organic food ingredients and vegan, wheat-free and lactose free choices
823 Main Street
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-263-0178

Connie's Café (American)
One of the venerable old Sandpoint standbys, Connie’s has daily lunch and dinner specials, great breakfasts and coffee. Food is always good, and they have a full service lounge with a comfortable atmosphere. Had the previous new owners on my radio show a few months ago. See, Connie's had closed, and a couple of the girls who ran the place on the floor took over as the new owners. They in turn also went under, and the former owner of the Beach House now runs the joint. Good food still, and they renovated the bar, and I like it soooo much better.
323 Cedar Street
Sandpoint, ID  83864
208-255-2227

Di Luna's (Regional Cuisine)
Great regional cuisine prepared with only the freshest ingredients is the specialty at this restaurant that is open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Nice wait staff, and more consistent with service, plus the occasional cool bands and entertainment. Last time I was there I tried their double crab cake sandwich. What a bargain and plenty yummy. Northwest beers and wines. Rated #16 for all Sandpoint Restaurants by Yahoo Travel.
207 Cedar Street
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-263-0846

dISH hOME cOOKING (American & Comfort Food) Voted Sandpoint's Best New Restaurant
One of Sandpoint's newest destinations, the packed room shows that owners Gary & Laura Peitz had the right idea to give Sandpoint "Affordable Gourmet Dining" with a wine list and menu that doesn't hurt the pocketbook. With the only fine dining drive through window in town, Dish is the perfect place to pick up a Cappuccino and breakfast, or a sandwich for lunch. Located in the new Mountain West Bank complex at Division and Highway 2, the Peitz's combined experience as restaurateurs in San Francisco, as well as owning the Coit House B&B for several years has translated to one of my two most favorite restaurants in Sandpoint.
1319 Highway 2
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-265-6100
www.SandpointDish.com  

Dock of the Bay Waterfront Cafe (Inventive Steak & Seafood) * Closed, but has morphed into Jetty Bar & Grill
Was probably my favorite restaurant in Bonner when one of the Ballard brothers was at the helm. At Holiday Shores Marina in Hope. Waterfront cafe accessible by boat or car, the Dock is now run by George O'leary who used to run the Beach House. Not sure how it is now. Relax with panoramic views of Lake Pend Oreille. Great outdoor dock on the water and my favorite wine list in the area. Serving dinner starting at 3 p.m. Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay, watchin' the tide roll away ...
46624 Highway 200
Hope, ID 83836
208-264-5057

DOVER BAY MARINA & CAFE (American)
Casual dining in a relaxed resort atmosphere. Nice that you can put in with your boat. Good cafe style food, efficient service, and surprisingly affordable pricing.
Dover Bay Resort, Dover, ID
208-263-3083

Downtown Crossing (American)
One of Sandpoint’s newest restaurants. The food is decent with innovative “American” cuisine, and the bar is top-notch, offering an extensive martini and specialty cocktail menu, and a good selection of wine and beer. Features include cozy lounge furniture, fireplace, board game table, baby grand piano and local artwork. Especially a cool place when the owner is playing piano, and poetry blasts every week.
206 North 1st Ave.
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-265-5080

DULCE (Wine Bar at Sand Creek Grill) * No longer open.
Dulce is a nice addition to the Sand Creek Grill. While it can be simply for relaxing before or after your meal, it does just fine on its own. They pair wines with appetizers or sushi, and have a pretty nice assortment of desserts and coffee’s. Sit by the fire, relax, and enjoy. Super nice..
105 South First Avenue
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-255-5736

Eichardt's Pub Grill & Coffee House (American Pub)
With over a dozen beers on tap, good wines and a full coffee bar, find out for yourself why Ski Magazine picked Eichardt’s the locals’ favorite hangout. Upstairs is a game room with downtown views, fireplace, shuffleboard, pool table, darts and board games. Very cool local live music and Will in the kitchen consistently serves a good plate of vittles.  
212 Cedar Street
Sandpoint, ID  83864
208-263-4005

ELKINS RESORT On Priest Lake (Steak & Seafood)
Reeder Bay
Priest River, ID 83856
208) 443-2432

Fiesta Bonita (Mexican)
Jose does a superior job at bringing hot Mexican cuisine to the cold North. While I once believed the cuisine was more inspired by the Yucatan, one of our reader's let me know that it has other facets. He says: "the food is more Jalisco-style, which is apparently where several of them are from."  So, let's call it a Mexican hodgepodge (That's mezcolanza in Spanish). Fiesta Bonita is a step above Joel’s in presentation and ambiance, and more authentic than Jalapeno’s. Yummy, yummy, yummy.
700 Kootenai Cut Off Rd.
Ponderay, 83852
208-265-9715

FIFTH AVENUE RESTAURANT (American)
Rated #8 for all Sandpoint Restaurants by Yahoo Travel. This is truly family-style dining.  Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner and offering daily specials. Banquet and catering services are also available. Full service bar with beer, wine and cocktails available.
Located in the Quality Inn
807 North Fifth Avenue
Sandpoint, ID  83864
208-263-0596 

The Floating Restaurant (Steak & Seafood)
Very cool restaurant built on a house boat barge. Featuring fresh fish, local beef, flavorful pastas and homemade breads and desserts. During the height of season, the menu will feature truly high-end, and esoteric items. Panoramic views of Lake Pend Oreille while dining from the floating deck or indoor dining room. Full bar, award winning wine list. Accessible by boat or car. Open April through October.
Hwy 200 East
Hope, ID 83836
208-264-5311

41 SOUTH (Steak & Seafood) A new operation in Sandpoint's best old location with Claudia Dick, owner of Trinity, at the helm, and Chef Jeremy cooking some of the best fare in Sandpoint, this is one of my two favorite restaurants in town. The menu is innovative and at the same time comfortable, the wine list is well-thought out and has at least two of my favs. What makes 41 South best though is the fabulous location, overlooking Lake Pend Oreille and the Long Bridge. Great Sunday brunch, nice outside seating to take in the views, and slips for up to twenty boats. We hear that earlier seatings are in the works for summer 2009.
Lakeshore Drive at the Long Bridge
Sagle, ID 83860
208-263-2211

The Gallery Grill (Steak & Seafood) * Just burned down December, 2008. Entire clubhouse was lost
At Hidden Lakes, now the Idaho Club, Golf Resort. Customary of most 19th Holes on famous golf courses, The Gallery Grill offers a golfer-friendly menu and the best house pours in Bonner County. Come out and meet your friends after 18 holes. Full bar, micro brews, and 20 wines available by the glass.
Hidden Lakes Golf Resort
151 Clubhouse Way
Sandpoint, Idaho 83864
208-263-1642 ext. 207

Golden Dragon (Chinese)
Good Chinese food, no MSG, decent prices, lots of food.
100 Tibbetts Drive
Ponderay, ID 83852
208-265-5425

Hill's Resort (American)
4777 W. Lakeshore Road
Priest Lake, ID 83856
208-443-2551

Hope Market Cafe (American) Closed and reopening as a fine dining restaurant at Sand Creek Grill
I have enjoyed so many sandwiches and lunches there I can hardly count them now. Besides a great view, the food is a very decent and consistently good offering. Plus, unlike a lot of other establishments here, prices are bearable. That is good, because Hope is not a happenin' place come wintertime. The Hope Market Cafe is supported by a loyal following of locals, and the store offers some things that make this place truly special. For instance, recently I bought a flight of the Dunn Howell Mountain Cab. This flight consists of the three cabs produced from 1999 to 2001. If you are familiar with wine, you will know that for just $300, this was a true bargain. The cheese selection is almost as fantastic as the great wine choices. They have truffle oils, gourmet foods, a good beer selection, all paired with good food and a killer view. Good job Hope Market Cafe. Acoustic Music on Sundays.
Hwy 200A E. Business Loop
Hope, ID 83836
208-264-0506

Hoot Owl Cafe (American Breakfast)
May not look like much from outside, but Hoot Owl’s been servin’ breakfast to the local crowd in the know for a generation. Really interesting conversations there some days. Worth it just to see what some of the old timers like. Understand they are now serving dinner. Will let you know how it goes.
30784 Highway 200
Ponderay, ID 83852
208-265-9348

HOTEL HOPE (Steak, Seafood, & Pasta)
The stunning views and sunsets from the hotel restaurant match the very good food presented. Haven't had a bad meal yet. They have breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and are open in the winter, which is a great thing if you live out in Clark Fork or Hope. With the exception of the Hope Market Cafe, most other eateries in that neck of the woods close for the season. Chef Elissa Robbins is fairly creative, and the fare can range from complex, to simple, utilizing the freshest ingredients.Beer, wine and cocktails are available in our bar. Oh, btw, the bar rocks.
115 Lake St
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-263-7123

The Hydra (Steak & Seafood)
Rated #10 for all Sandpoint Restaurants by Yahoo Travel. Since 1975 one of the most popular eateries. Uniquely casual atmosphere lending itself to any occasion. Open seven days a week. Menu specialties include fresh fish, creative pastas, prime rib, steaks, and an incredible salad bar. Full bar. Nightly specials in the lounge. Nice Lunch Buffet Tuesday thru Friday or perhaps Sunday Brunch or Sunday Dinner Buffet. Outside dining available on our beautiful balcony deck, seasonally.
115 Lake Street
Sandpoint, ID  83864
208-263-7123

IVANO'S RISTORANTE (Italian)
Very good Italian dining accompanied by classic wines and a gracious atmosphere, Ivano's Ristorante has been voted Best Restaurant in the Pacific Northwest by Ski Magazine. Ivano's prepares authentic Northern Italian Cuisine and is one of Sandpoint's oldest family-owned restaurants. At one time they also ran the Beach House, and one of the brothers now runs the very well done Dock of the Bay. Rated #4 for all Sandpoint Restaurants by Yahoo Travel. Al fresco dining, a full bar, and the best wine list in town. Also featuring Ivano’s Caffé with fresh pastries, coffee, espresso, and cappuccino,  and international lunch specialties. Caffé open Monday-Saturday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ristorante open 7 days a week. May be the only restaurant in Sandpoint where Reservations are needed.
102 South 1st Avenue
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-263-0211

Jalapeno's Mexican Restaurant (Mexican)
Rated #12 for all Sandpoint Restaurants by Yahoo Travel. One of the owner’s comes from Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, so I might be a little biased, but we folk from Louisiana are known for setting a great plate. Jalapeno’s features fine authentic Mexican food, a full service bar, and al fresco dining.
314 North Second Ave.
Sandpoint, ID  83864
208-263-2995

Jetty Bar & Grill (American)
Once this was the Dock of the Bay restaurant, then Jorge Oleary, long-time restaurateur who ran the Beach House for years, took over. One can hardly beat the location overlooking Lake Pend Oreille and the Hope Peninsula at Holiday Shores Marina in Hope, this full bar restaurant offers an eclectic mix of cuisines: Spanish, Cuban, Mexican, and Southwest.
46624 Highway 200
Hope, Idaho 83836
208-264-5057

JIMMY'S BBQ
Cute little kiosk creating hand-crafted (best term I can think of) barbeque right off Cedar and Third. With Deep South and Kansas City-style barbecue featuring pulled pork, brisket, beer can chicken, ribs and wings. Tasty smoked wings are flash-fried and tumbled in your choice of hot and spicy BBQ, original BBQ or classic hot wing sauce. Located downtown behind Eichardt's Pub and facing the hospital.
418 N Third Ave # C
Sandpoint, ID 83864-5012
208-265-5227

KINGS BAR & GRILL (American Bar & Grill)
402 Highway 2
Priest River, ID 83856
208-448-0134

KLONDYKE CAFE & TAVERN (American)
14873 Highway 2
Laclede, ID 83841
208-255-7223

THE LOADING DOCK (American Fast Food/Deli) Currently closed for winter. Hope it reopens during season.
Don't know much yet, but this is the upper extension of Three Glass, John & Darcy Peters restaurant that we feel is the best restaurant in Sandpoint. They have pizzas, sandwiches, and other various sundries for on the go. Or, sit al fresco and enjoy a nice beer or glass of wine overlooking the water. While the view is not all it could be, from the looks of the constant crowds, this one is a pleaser. Nice deli selection, too.
Corner of 1st & Bridge St.
Sandpoint, ID 83864

Long Bridge Grill (Steak)
Just south of the Long Bridge. A family-style restaurant in a casual dining atmosphere, specializing in steaks, barbecue and seafood. Featuring local farm-raised angus beef. Breakfast served on weekends only. Full-service lounge with a game room, karaoke in the lounge Thursday through Saturday, and occasional live bands.
471600 Highway 95
Sagle, ID 83860
208-265-7929

MACS & MAMA MACS DELI CAFE (American-Delicatessen)
Highway 57
Priest River, ID 83856
208) 448-1155

MAMASANS AMERASIAN GRILL (Eclectic Oriental/American Mix) Closed but is part of another restaurant now.
Had Mamasan on the radio show, and the food was awesome. Don't be fooled, she is a lot younger than it sounds.
334 N 1st Ave
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-263-0103

MickDUFF’S Brewing Company (Eclectic American)
Fine, handcrafted ales in a family dining atmosphere, and a better menu than most in Sandpoint. Consistently good pub food, great beer..
312 N. First Ave.
Sandpoint, Idaho 83864
208-255-4351

Monarch Mountain Coffee (Coffee House)
Great little coffee shop that roasts its own beans. Muffins, baked goods, and sandwiches served daily. Nice little outside area and overstuffed chairs inside.
208 N 4th Ave.
Sandpoint, ID
208-265-9382

MYSTIC MOOSE - GARFIELD BAY RESTAURANT
So, I have been hearing their ad on the radio all winter long. The specials have sounded wonderful, and they were open when the other resort restaurants were closed. So, I called the radio station, and am getting the skinny. Will update after I have had a bite there.
1835 W Garfield Bay Rd
Sagle, ID 83860
208-263-9595

OISHII (Sushi)
Junior does a pretty good job with his sushi and this new location is a prime spot on First Avenue. This is coming from the guy who owned Sandpoint's first sushi restaurant. Used to be located within Cafe Trinity. I make sushi several times a month, and that is my favorite venue for putting good eats down my mouth. While it is not the most traditional sushi, it is easily as good as any I have had in larger communities. Thanks Junior. Plus, they have added some eclectic dishes and French cuisine to the menu, and now have a full liquor license with perhaps the best bar selection in town, plus an equally interesting wine list. Even better, the new Spar Bar upstairs is one of the few late night happening spots in town, with its own menu and lots of after-midnight fun.
209 N. First Avenue
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-263-1406

Old Ice House Pizzeria & Bakery (Pizza)
Lil’ Bear does it good. Definitely one of the quirkiest characters, but everything he does he does well. Good bread, good pizza, good beer, great views. Live music in the summer months.
140 West Main Street
Hope, ID 83836
208-264-5555

PACK RIVER STORE
lLots of home cookin' in this country store with a deli for take home, or eat out on the grass near the river or on the park benches. Sandwiches, burritos, pizza, casseroles and salads and more. This is a favorite spot for the people that live in the area for fresh baked goodies and treats, plus for hunters and fishermen to pick up groceries, gas, beer and wine.

1587 Rapid Lightning Road
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-263-2409

Panhandler Pies
Was Panhandler Pies here before Sandpoint? Sure seems so. Great home cooking and delicious pies. Open Monday through Saturday from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
120 South First Avenue
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-263-2912

Pend Oreille Pasta and Wine (Specialty)
Not really a sit down restaurant, but they do make picnic baskets, great sandwiches, soups and pasta dishes are available for carry-out. One of the best specialty food stores anywhere, with a huge selection of gourmet meats, cheeses, sauces, breads, olives, oils, soups, pastas, dressings, sausages and more.and other items. A large assortment of domestic and imported wines that are well researched and thought out. Carry out fresh, homemade pasta, lasagna and sauces. Simply heat them up, and dinner is ready! Dinner packages also include fresh salad greens, dressing and freshly baked bread. Locally baked breads and desserts. Also caters special events.
476534 Hwy 95 N
Sandpoint, ID  83864
208-263-1352

The Pie Hut
Very good pies. Fruit pies. Cream pies. Cheesecake that they call "pies." Yummy, yummy pies.
502 Church St
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-265-2208

PINE STREET BAKERY
Once Yoke’s made their own bread, and there was another bakery in town, but now there is only Winter Ridge and Pine Street Bakery. And it is a very good bakery. All the breads are baked fresh daily, from baguettes to big country loaves. Besides cakes (they have a brisk wedding cake biz)  there are chocolate croissants, linzer bars, key lime bars, and individual cheesecakes and tarts.
710 Pine Street
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-263-9012

Pizza Hut (Pizza)
Serves its famous thin crust or pan pizzas, sandwiches, pasta plates and salad bar.  Free delivery
200 Bonner Mall Way
Sandpoint, ID  83864
208-265-4452

Sand Creek Grill (French-Asian Fusion) * Closed and up for sale by current owner, Gloria Waterhouse. Reopening in January as a fine dining restaurant
Nice atmosphere with a very good menu that is almost always well executed. While other places in town suffer from bad service depending on the time of year, SCG seems to be in top form year-round. Depending on the season, join friends and family on our deck or gather around the fire and piano. Enjoy French-Asian cuisine with an accent on fresh Northwest ingredients, all prepared by Chef Colin Cox and accompanied by an extensive wine list. Open evenings, Wednesday through Sunday--from 4:30 pm
105 South First Street
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-255-5736

SANDPOINTE DINER (Amercan)
300 Bonner Mall Way
Ponderay, ID 83852
208-265-4000

Second Avenue Pizza (Pizza)
Probably the best pizza in town. More than just gourmet pizzas, they also have fine sandwiches.  
215 South Second Avenue
Sandpoint, ID  83864
208-263-9321

SLATES SPORTS BAR (Amercan)
The new digs are very cool, and is set up like a mountain lodge. Given that they probably cater to the skiers from Schweitzer Mountain during ski season, that's a good thing. Good sports bar with multiple screens, full liquor bar, regular live  music, and comedians. Dependable good food and now that the atmosphere is greatly improved, will probably be one of the success stories of 2009. Behind the restaurant the new Holiday Inn Express is going up fast and should be done by spring..
477272 Highway 95 N (Right north of Walmart - Cool digs)
Ponderay ID 83852
208-263-1381

The Smoke House
Cool little restaurant right down the street from my house specializing in fine home smoked and cured jerky, fresh fish, and game birds. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
95 South Lakeshore Dr.
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-263-6312

SPAR BAR
Located on the second floor of the Pastime Building above Oishii, Spar is Sandpoint's new nightlife hot spot. Live music is in the works with an opportunity to drink, dance and socialize in a unique atmosphere. Spar also offers a full menu and nightly drink specials.
209 N. First Ave.
Sandpoint, Idaho 83864
208-255-4412

Spud's Rotisserie & Grill (Amercan)
Rated #11 for all Sandpoint Restaurants by Yahoo Travel. Visit Spuds for a great meal and a super view of the marina from their back deck. Spuds features gourmet homemade soups, sandwiches, steaks, salads and famous Idaho potatoes with a variety of toppings. If you are really hungry get the half roasted chicken with Caesar Salad. Other dishes include ahi tuna with an Oriental pesto, fresh halibut with mango ginger salsa and ribeye steak with whole-grain mustard butter. Most dishes and sandwiches are good values for the money, and a decent wine selection is available. On the water, next to Starbucks. 
102 North First Avenue
Sandpoint, ID  83864
208-265-4311

TANGO CAFE (American Bistro)
Classic cafe food and coffee in the new Panhandle State Bank building. Great parking, very good and affordable cafe fair, this latest Barney Ballard restaurant is what we have come to expect from Sandpoint's first family of food: good food, good prices.
414 Church St.
In the Panhandle State Bank
Sandpoint, Idaho 83864
208-263-9514

THREE GLASSES (Incredible Italian food and wine list) *Now only opens (not as a restaurant) for special events and concerts.
My number 1 rated restaurant. A superlative wine bar in the cellar area behind First Street, this restaurant is the lovingly portrayed efforts of John and Darcy Peters, my neighbors from the Hope Peninsula. They brought in a chef from Alba Italy, Luigi, and the ambiance, decor, and wine selection matches the food perfectly. In a word: wonderful. The piano streams live music, and while very well appointed, the atmosphere is relaxed and inviting. In the works is an addition to the restaurant upstairs, as well as a gourmet deli. Did we need this restaurant? Absolutely. With so many new and very good offerings for eateries in Sandpoint, this is the best. Admittedly my first meal there was shared with my good friend, Johnny Knight, from KPND, and our meal tallied almost $300 for just the two of us. But John keeps vintage selections of superlative wines, and we enjoyed a ripe, decade old Amarone. I had rabbit, John had rack of lamb. A perfect meal and they had been open just a week! They have gotten even better since then. A truly welcome addition.
202 1/2 N 1st Ave
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-265-0230

TRINITY AT WILLOW BAY RESORT (Resort American)
Another of Claudia Dick's establishments, and a nice, seasonal place to pull your boat up to the dock for casual waterfront dining overlooking the Pend Oreille River. Gas and boat launch.
520 Willow Bay Road
Priest River, ID 83856
208-265-8854

219 LOUNGE (Bar Food)
North Idaho‘s oldest watering hole and is considered by many as a landmark in Sandpoint. To this day, the 219 is one of downtown's most happening nightlife spots. Got to admit, I probably go to 219 when I want a good, strong, and simple cocktail more than any other place other than the Beach House. Free tacos on certain days, and while simple, not bad either.
219 N. First Avenue
Sandpoint, Idaho 83864
208-263-9934

View Café * Currently closed.
More like home cooking than a restaurant, good food and heaping plates.  Open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Bring a hearty appetite.
Highway 95 South
Cocolalla, ID  83813
208-263-7476

Winter Ridge Natural Foods
Herbs, supplements, organic produce and cheeses, bulk foods, and an organic bakery and cafe serving innovative meals, earth-friendly coffe, and freshly squeezed juices.
701 Lake Street
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-255-2079