I surprised my husband with a little getaway to Lava and made a reservation at Rogue Restaurant…read moreafter reading all the rave reviews, and wow, they did not disappoint. Take my advice and make a reservation, especially if you're visiting on a weekend. This place is hoppin'. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted by the kindest woman and seated quickly. Our waitress was warm, attentive, and genuinely lovely. Now, come in knowing this: the food is to die for, but there will be a wait, and it's 100% worth it. Your server won't let your drink run empty, the atmosphere is cozy and comfortable, and patience is rewarded here. We ordered the pot roast and the salmon. The pot roast was melt-in-your-mouth delicious, and the salmon was cooked to absolute perfection. I'm really hoping we can get in for brunch today, but I didn't make a reservation... rookie mistake on my part. Don't pass this place up. I've been coming to Lava for nearly 20 years, and Rogue Restaurant is officially my new favorite.

My husband and I tried Rogue tonight and it was fabulous. We sat at the bar and had a wonderful…read moreexperience. The bartender/waitress was friendly and attentive, which really added to the evening. The restaurant is on the smaller side, but it felt cozy rather than crowded. They were offering a holiday menu, and everything we ordered was excellent. We shared the Honey Brussels Sprouts, Beet Salad, and the Beef Stroganoff--each dish was flavorful and beautifully prepared. We'll definitely be back!

Yall do NOT skip the FRIPS! They are soooo good! Probably…read morethe best sit down spot in malad. It's nothing fancy, but good home cooking. Also the rolls/jam are delicious! Check this spot out if you're passing through town.

Let me start out by saying the chicken fried steak here was hands down the best I've ever eaten. It…read morewasn't the frozen stuff restaurants usually serve. This was fresh and throughly tenderized. It was so tender no knife was needed. The breading was panko. It was truly divine. Mark got the Idaho trout and eggs and wasn't disappointed. But he liked my breakfast better. I believe our server was their son and he was a sweetheart. Super clean and what I really liked not overly decorated. Truly felt like your in own dining room. They genuinely took the time to converse with us which was really nice. If you're ever in the area stop by and try the chicken fried steak. You won't be disappointed.

We had the most pleasant meal with the best service. November 9, Hailey was our server…read more All 4 of us want to come back ASAP. I, when I come to Lava to visit. And my cousins probably already have. We loved it. Great atmosphere and I have to comment that the music was top notch. Don't miss this place!

Solidly MEH. It's nothing notable and what's expected in a small town like lava. There's better…read moreplaces in town!

We spoiled ourselves with dinner. Never what I have expected such great food, service, and ambiance…read morein the beautiful town of Lava Hot Springs. The wait stuff were incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and personable. The food was fantastic. We ordered the soup special with a ceasar salad. We really appreciate that they even split up the salad to split between my fiancé and myself. For entrée, we had the ribeye and the full rack of lamb. Both cooked to medium rare. Absolutely delicious. We really appreciate the demi glaze. Although we questioned whether we could do it, we did in fact, squeeze in a dessert. We got the crème brûlée and it was just as good as we would have hoped. Beautifully crunchy top very subtly, sweet custard. We are excited to come back again to try more of their menu. This place does not fuck around.

We stayed at the Riverside Hot Springs hotel and ate dinner at the onsite restaurant. The food was…read moregood and the service was excellent. It was a bit pricier than we had expected; the quality of the meal and the great service made it worth the price. Strongly recommended for a special occasion dinner.

My wife and mother-in-law decided to stop in here for breakfast while we were on our way to Lava…read moreHot Springs, and boy we were glad we did. The food here was absolutely awesome and earned smiles around the table. My mother-in-law really enjoyed the strawberry crepes and my wife and I both loved the steak and eggs. Kari was an absolutely awesome server too. We always run into problems, especially with breakfast due to some dairy issues that we both share and Kari was very pleasant and accommodating to ensure we were taken care of. Definitely get here early because the locals definitely know how good it is. By time we were done, there was a huge line out the door. Absolutely crushed it!

We have been regulars at Elmer's for a long time, which is why this experience was so shocking and…read moredisappointing. My husband, daughter, and I came in for breakfast and were served by a waitress named Breanna. This was, without exaggeration, one of the worst service experiences I've ever had. From the moment we sat down, she was cold, dismissive, and clearly irritated. No greeting, no introduction, not even a basic level of courtesy. Throughout the meal, her attitude was consistently rude and condescending. At one point she rolled her eyes at my daughter, which was completely unacceptable. I also witnessed her speak to an elderly man at a nearby table in a way that felt demeaning and disrespectful--it was honestly uncomfortable to watch. She was also training a new employee, and while the trainee was kind and professional, Breanna was noticeably harsh and dismissive toward her as well. It raised serious concerns about how staff are being trained. I'm a nurse and have also worked in the service industry, so I understand stress and busy shifts--but this went far beyond that. This was a pattern of rude, hostile behavior that affected multiple customers. Because of this experience, we will not be returning to this location. Extremely disappointing.

I just love eating at The Shack! Especially their burgers and of course the breakfast burritos oh…read moreand I cant forget their French toast !! Most everything is homemade and made with love, you can just tell by the way it smells and looks. Service is great. You can just sit outside and enjoy the music they play and people watch til your order is ready. Jesses rice bowsl are at top of the charts. So delicious !!

This random little shack in the middle of the main street of town serves up some delicious food! We…read morepassed by here while we were leaving Lava Hot Springs and decided to come back the next day for breakfast. It's a cute little shack with breakfast food, sandwiches, and specialty sodas. They also had some cookies and pastries. Some of the photos said they were take-out only, but they must've recently added their little seating area. They had a "warming shack" seating area with space heaters and plastic tarps blocking out the weather. We kept our coats and hats on, but we were able to eat comfortably in this little area! It looks like they have some additional patio furniture seating for the warmer weather as well. There were only 4 or 5 tables inside. We were there around 12pm on a Sunday and we had the whole space to ourselves. I got the veggie breakfast burrito, which wasn't on the menu! I had originally ordered their regular breakfast burrito without meat, and they let me know they have a veggie option with eggs, cheese, hash browns, onions, and peppers. You can upgrade your order and get two hash browns and a drink, which we did. GET THE HASH BROWNS HERE!!! If you get one thing, make sure it's the hash browns. I don't even think I got a pic of them cause we ate them so quickly. They were perfectly seasoned and perfectly crispy and delicious. We almost ordered another order of them, but we were too full.

Always good service and a great mix of locals and visitors. Greeted promptly and served cold beers…read moreand very full shots. Pay attention for Chloee the resident hound. She is affectionate but don't scratch under her neck, it irritates her. Pool is $1. Pull tabs are available and they have a new order kiosk from the new pizza joint in town. They love Veterans here

We waited for over an hour for a table of 7. We were told they had 2 tables and they could split…read moreour party and be seated immediately. We decided to wait the hour and when they finally called us, the only tables they had were split. The host/ waitress was extremely rude when I said we could have sat at 2 different tables an hour ago. She said there are other places to eat in Lava. The food was mediocre at best, but the service was horrendous.

UPDATE: I took my leftovers home & after 2 days, I reheated the food. I added spices after setting…read morein my refrigerator, the chicken fried steak tasted better, but after cooling down for a few minutes the greasy taste was back. I've had breakfast here before and enjoyed it, and the server was excellent and very helpful. She recommended the chicken fried steak dinner, which I usually love, so I decided to give it another try despite not liking it years ago. Unfortunately, the food tasted very greasy and bland. The gravy had an odd, artificial flavor, and nothing tasted fresh, including the corn. The mashed potatoes had a good texture but lacked flavor, and the salad was okay, though I didn't care for the pickles on it. Overall, I couldn't get past the greasy, flavorless taste of the meal. Everything had that same weird taste that's difficult to describe. I'm guessing it was cheap grease/oil.

Excellent service, food, and atmosphere! Went there for lunch and was definitely not disappointed!read more

I came here thinking it was a chicken restaurant. But no this is a gourmet restaurant....well for a…read morelittle farm town in south eastern Idaho. But they had locally sourced meats on their menu. I had the special rosemary mushroom gravy on a pork chop and a side salad. The side salad was a salad chunky blue cheese dressing. The pork chop was amazing. It was juicy not dry as normally. My buddy went with a half rack of ribs it was fall off the bone. He ate them with a fork said the dry rub and sauce didn't over power the flavor of the meat. If you're at Bear lake region come to Montpelier try this place it's amazing

Won't regret this stop!!! I was a nervous because of so few reviews. It deserves more people to…read moremake a comment!! First off we were greeted so warmly. Then got Elizabeth for our server. She was awesome. She knew the menu well and her suggestions were the bomb. First we got the onion rings. Sooo yummy. Perfectly battered and fried. My husband got the ribeye stake. Was super yummy maybe cooked a little more but the flavor was great. His sides were truffle fries and salad. The dressings were delicious!! I got the "Clucker" which is a buttery lemon chicken over risotto with carrots. This was a yummy dish. The flavors were great together!! We would have loved to get dessert but wouldn't fit. Make sure to stop by!! You won't regret it!!!

Came her in the off season. Food was good. Jess our server…read morewas awesome. A big rush came in and she was cool calm and collected. Props to her! Cook in the back did a great job.

Love this place! It is our good to when we visit. Everything is delicious even the oatmeal at…read morebreakfast, which is what I always get. The biscuits and gravy is legit - and speaking as a Southerner who grew up on biscuits and gravy. Last night we had some apple pie a la mode and hot chocolate - yummy! The service is fantastic! Love sitting at the bar at breakfast and seeing all the dishes come up because it all looks so delicious.