Sandpoint Fine Dining & Authentic Cuisine

Here is a list of restaurants for those of you looking for that special romantic experience enjoying fine foods from around the world, right here in Sandpoint:

The Beach House Bar & Grill: Mixed Menu
Address: 116 N. 1st Ave. Sandpoint, ID 83864
Phone: 208-255-7558
Comments: This one has one of the best locations in the entire area, sitting right on the shore of Lake Pend Oreille near Sandpoints city beach. Easy on the wallet, and easier on the tummy.


The Cafe Trinity: Southern Cuisine/New Orleans
Address: 116 N. 1st Ave. Sandpoint, ID 83864
Phone: 208-255-7558
Comments: Great food and a wonderful New Orleans atmosphere makes you feel right at home! Some great solo musicians can be heard in the evenings as well.


The Bottle Bay Resort: Mixed Menu
Address: 115 Resort Rd. Sagle, ID 83860
Phone: 208-263-5916
Comments: About 20 minutes from Sandpoint and just across the lake, this resort offers peacefull views of the lake and a dinner menu that is tough to beat. This is a beautiful drive all the way!


The Floating Restaurant: Mixed Menu
Address: Hwy 200 E. Hope, ID 83836
Phone: 208-264-5311
Comments: About 18 minutes East of Sandpoint, this restaurant actually floats on the Hope Marina near the beautiful Clark Fork delta. See views of lake Pend Oreille and the majestic Monarch mountains while enjoying a diverse selection of foods.


Di Lunas Cafe/Restaurant
Address: 207 Cedar St. Sandpoint, ID 83864
Phone: 208-263-0846
Comments: Di luna's is usually only open for lunch, serving some of the best dishes in town. On certain weekends, they open at night for performances by some of the finest musicians in the area. There is usually a ticket charge at the door for these acts, but they are well worth it.

Arlo's Ristorante: Fine Italian Cuisine
Address: 330 N. 1st Ave. Sandpoint, ID 83864
Phone: 208-255-4186
Comments: As if the fabulous menu and wine were not enough, you can enjoy some incredible live music from their deck overlooking Sandcreek, such as the Solo blues guitarist "Neighbor John".


Ivano's Ristorante & Cafe: Italian & Mediterranean Cuisine
Address: 102 S. 1st Ave. Suite 101 Sandpoint, ID 83864
Phone: 208-263-0211
Comments: Perhaps the finest dining in town, this one offers a bright, open floor plan and a garden area for outside seating. The upstairs of this building contains vacation condos with a view of the lake shore.

Bangkok Cuisine: Thai Restaurant
Address: 202 N. 2nd Ave. Sandpoint, ID 83864
Phone: 208-265-4149
Comments: Eat in or take out, many say that this is the best Thai food on this green earth. Both Mild and spicy menu items, and their Peanut Sauce is absolutely delicious!


The Bamboo: Chinese Restaurant
Address: 417 Church St. Sandpoint, ID 83864
Phone: 208-263-9593
Comments: Eat in or take out, but I must say that the atmosphere is superb and is worth eating at the restaurant. These people treat you like family and offer a quiet, comfortable place to enjoy some mean chinese dishes.


Oishii: Sushi Bar
Address: 116 N 1st Ave Sandpoint, ID 83864
Phone: 208-263-1406
Comments: This tiny but well-worth it sushii bar has served me the best sushi dish in my life. For the beginner Sushi eater as well as veterans, the "Bonzai" is the most filling sushi dish you are likely to find. I cannot recommend it enough!

Jalapenos: Mexican Restaurant
Address: 314 N. 2nd Ave Sandpoint, ID 83864
Phone: 208-263-2995
Comments: This place is right down town, offering great mexican dishes with big portions and great margaritas. They have worked hard to give the place a "South of the Border" feel.


Joel's: Express Mexican Takeout
Address: 229 Church St. Sandpoint, ID 83864
Phone: 208-265-8991
Comments: Locally known as the best Mexican food in Sandpoint, hands down. Joel and his wife Rebecca serve life changing authentic dishes that cost little more than Taco Bell and are served nearly as fast. I cannot praise them enough!