Michel's Christiania, a magnificent French restaurant steeped in history and boasting renowned customers, is nestled in the lovely ski town of Ketchum. Ernest Hemingway was such a regular at Christiania when it first opened in 1959 that the restaurant gave him his own table.

Owner Michel Rudigoz, a native of Lyon, now runs the restaurant, with Executive Chef Laurent Loubot, wowing customers with classic, elegant French dishes like filet de truite meuniere (filet de truite meuniere) created with Idaho ruby trout. Michel and his team are actually on hand to welcome visitors, tell a few stories about skiing or summer in Sun Valley, and make your eating experience one to remember. Michel’s Christiania is a visual feast, with a stunning dining area designed to look like an affluent chalet, with enormous windows facing out over mountains and forest, and a comfortable bar to enjoy a drink or two. The tantalizing entrées that keep locals and tourists coming back include salmon with sorrel sauce, filet mignon with morels, lamb shank, and fresh Idaho trout. "Pommes Frites" is an exquisite delight thanks to Idaho potatoes and Michel's traditional French recipe. In addition, crème brulee, fresh fruit sorbets, profiteroles, and tarte tatin are among the homemade dessert options.

Address: 303 Walnut Ave Ketchum, ID 83340
Phone: 208 - 726 - 3388
Hours:

• Olympic Bar: 4:45 pm
• Dinner service: 5:30 pm

Website: michelschristiania.com

Mai Thai, a downtown Boise restaurant with a decade-long reputation as one of the best in the state capital, serves modern Asian fusion dishes in a fully modern atmosphere. Mai Thai has also won multiple awards, including Best of Boise's Best New Restaurant and Best Thai Food for nine years in a row. Their objective is to continuously create a wonderful and memorable dining experience for their customers by fusing traditional and modern Asian cooking approaches.

Native Thai chefs prepare exquisite dishes like slow-roasted honey and soy sauce duck with jasmine rice, as well as plenty of sushi rolls and vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options, and serve guests in an equally beautiful dining room with an amazing, contemporary theme and its own koi pond.

Address: 750 W. Idaho Street, Boise, ID 83702
Phone: 208 - 344 - 8424
Hours:

• Lunch Hours:
• Monday - Friday: 11:00 am to 2:30 pm
• Saturday: Noon to 2:30 pm

• Dinner & Late Night Hours:
• Monday - Thursday: 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm
• Friday - Saturday: 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm
• Sunday: 5:00 pm to 9:30 pm

Website: maithaigroup.com

Nampa, Idaho's second-largest city, has a thriving dining scene. One of the best examples is Brick 29 Bistro, with its imaginative rendering of "comfort food reinvented". Brick 29's interior, which is located on the basement floor of Nampa's former Masonic Temple, seamlessly merges industrial flair with contemporary comfort, combining exposed ductwork with plush, cozy booths and natural wood. Through active hospitality and a consistent, progressive culinary experience, Brick 29 Bistro wants to build a loyal customer base. Their cuisine philosophy emphasizes providing the best taste at an accessible price to their customers. They also produce delicacies that are sourced locally and have out-of-this-world flavors. It is both a challenge and a critical component of a restaurant's success to have a whole staff of chefs working together to accomplish perfect execution.

Chef Dustan Bristol, a three-time James Beard Award winner and proud Idaho native, supervises a clean and straightforward menu highlighting the freshest locally sourced vegetables. The slow-cooked, domestically raised lamb shank with smoked mushroom risotto and red wine demi-glace is a standout meal.

Address: 320 11th Avenue South, Nampa, Idaho 83651, United States
Phone: (208) 468 - 0029
Hours:

• Monday - Sunday: closed
• Tuesday - Saturday: 11:00 am to 9:00 pm

Website: brick29.com

The SnakeBite Restaurant is the next name on the list of the best restaurants in Idaho today. Adding a bit of elegance to simple American cuisine, The SnakeBite Restaurant is a frequent winner of the Idaho Falls Magazine Dining Awards for Best American Restaurant. Since 1994, The SnakeBite Restaurant has been a family-owned and operated business with a menu of classic American cuisine infused with international flavors and fresh local ingredients.

One of the highlights is the Snake River Farms sirloin, cooked to perfection and served with fingerling potatoes and flavorful veggies. There is something for everyone here, with local ground sirloin beef burgers, house-cut local beef steaks, gourmet salads, pasta meals, fish tacos, and a seafood option. Their house-made sauces, dressings, and spreads are always available. Combine it with one of SnakeBite's local microbrews, such as Idaho Brewing Company's Highland Scotch Ale, and you have got yourself a wonderful local dining experience.

Address: 401 Park Ave, Idaho Falls, ID 83402

Phone: (208) 525 - 2522

Hours:

• Monday - Saturday: 11:00 pm to 4:00 pm
• Happy Hour: 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Website: snakebiterestaurant.com

Elevation 486, a charming and modern Twin Falls cafe providing creative New American cuisine with worldwide influences, is located on a particularly gorgeous bend of the Snake River. Elevation 486 was established in 2010. This restaurant’s elegant dining room and patio terrace provide breathtaking views of the Snake River Canyon, the Perrine Bridge, and the Magic Valley region.

Tom Nickel, the chef and owner, crafted a short but delectable menu with dishes like grilled Idaho ruby trout with house-smoked red pepper butter and fire-grilled Oregon quail with honey, bourbon, and jalapeno glaze. Tom Nickel has a long history of success on Ketchum's Main Street, so for his contribution to the Twin Falls eating scene, he went back to the drawing board and constructed Elevation 486.

Address: 195 River Vista Pl, Twin Falls, ID, United States, 83301
Phone: (208) 737 - 0486
Hours:

• Sunday: closed
• Monday - Thursday: 11:00 am to 9:00 pm
• Friday - Saturday: 11:00 am to 10:00 pm

Website: elevation486.com

Sangria Grille is now a destination for people from all over the world to eat and drink. Chefs George and Carly are passionate about giving back to their community. They travel frequently to study and to improve their culinary education, but they always look forward to returning to Moscow, their favorite city on the planet! Over 25 local farmers, ranchers, and craftspeople provide the ingredients for Sangria. The menu is Peruvian-inspired, with an emphasis on seasonality and sustainability. Sangria's garden herbs, local fruits, and South American alcohol are used to create the drinks, which are Latin-inspired. The wine list includes some of the top wines from the Pacific Northwest, as well as imports from Chile and Argentina.

The delectable local bone-in pork chop, oven-roasted and seared with garlic and red wine and served with sweet corn masa crumble, serrano peppers, cilantro, and black beans, is one of the meals served at Sangria Grille, which mixes the flavorful cuisine of Peru with Northwest ingredients.

Address: 2124 W. Pullman Rd Moscow, Idaho 83843
Phone: 208 - 882 - 2693
Hours: Tuesday - Sunday: 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Website: sangriagrille.com

Àlavita describes itself as a "locally inspired Italian establishment", drawing influence from traditional Italian osterias, and it surely brings the best of both Boise and Italy together. The casual downtown ambiance of Àlavita, which is housed in the former Boise City National Bank building, has earned it a local favorite. Guests can watch meals like lobster and fontina-packed black ravioli in a creamy shrimp and lemon-fennel-thyme sauce being cooked in the open kitchen at Àlavita.

From Tortellini to Rigatoni, Linguini to Pappardelle, Àlavita is all about fresh pasta and local ingredients, made fresh every day with Northwest flour and farm-fresh eggs. On request, Àlavita proudly offers a variety of gluten-free options, and roughly 90% of their menu may be cooked gluten-free. This restaurant is a wonderful spot to gather with excellent friends, business associates, and family to celebrate life.

Address: 807 W. Idaho Street Boise, Idaho 83702
Phone: (208) 780 - 1100
Hours:

• Sunday - Thursday: 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
• Friday - Saturday: 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Website: alavitaboise.com

Beverly's is the flagship restaurant of the famed Coeur d'Alene Resort, and it is regarded as one of the finest restaurants in the United States by the Distinguished Restaurants of North America group. Its location on the resort's 7th floor provides visitors with a breathtaking view of Lake Coeur d'Alene and beyond. With over 14,000 bottles of wine and a menu rich in regional flavors and ingredients, Beverly's has the largest wine collection in the Northwest region. Try the Snake River Farm prime rib steak with a loaded baked Idaho potato, made with locally foraged wild mushrooms, sweet onion, fresh thyme, and parmesan reggiano.

Their signature Northwest food is produced by Chef de Cuisine, Jim Barrett, and his team in a state-of-the-art display kitchen. Beverly's is the area's "Special Occasion" restaurant, with specials every night and cutting-edge presentations and preparations.

Address: 115 S. 2nd Street, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814
Phone: (208) 765 - 4000
Hours:

• Dinner:
• Sunday - Thursday: 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
• Friday - Saturday: 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm

• Lounge:
• Sunday - Thursday: 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm
• Friday - Saturday: 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm

Website: beverlyscda.com