Bear Lake's Best-Kept Secret (That Apparently Everyone's Mad About?)…read more Let's get something straight: I've eaten at Bear Lake my whole life, and up until now, "dining out" here meant a basket of something fried in oil older than the lake itself. So when I tell you Campfire Grill made me remember what actual food tastes like, understand the weight of the statement. The margherita pizza comes out of the wood-fired oven blistered and glorious--like it's personally trying to make up for decades of regional culinary disappointment. The wedge salad's blue cheese has a faint smoky thing going on, dotted with tiny chives, and tasted like somebody in that kitchen has actually left the county before. And don't get me started on the wings: homemade buffalo sauce, still crispy, and not a hint of gas-station-regret afterward. Add giant open windows that turn the whole dining room into an al fresca reprieve, competent waitstaff, and you've got yourself an actual bona fide restaurant in a place that has subsisted on fry-baskets since one of the Roosevelt administrations. So, to the one-star crowd: I don't know what you were expecting. This isn't Salt Lake City. It's Bear Lake. And for Bear Lake, this is nothing short of miracle work.

Came here for Sunday brunch and it was just okay. The food was really mid. Every time I asked…read moresomeone in my family how they liked their food, they responded with "meh". I ordered the avocado toast, and it was alright. Pretty blend though. Several of us wanted the biscuits and gravy, but they were out of it. The servers were working very hard though. You could tell they were understaffed and as someone who works in the industry, I knew the stress they were likely under. The setting was really cool. Huge open windows and tons of fresh air and sunlight.

I've driven past this place many times. We finally decided to stop by and check it out. The…read moreatmosphere was exactly as I imagined, country home-like feel for sure. The service was a bit slow, but the staff was so kind and accommodating! The food was also great! We were pleasantly surprised with our burgers. We ordered the patty melt and the mushroom burger, both were tasty! If your driving through hungry it will hit the spot. Their breakfast looked amazing!

Great food! Tasty sandwiches and amazing staff. Very…read morefriendly and welcoming! I also got a local honey from them! Yaay!

We went there for breakfast, that was included with our stay at Best Western. We were seated…read morepromptly, and the buffet table was explained to us. We helped ourselves, coffee and juice which was delivered to our table. They have a wide variety of cut-up fruits (the most we've had in days). They put my husband's coffee in his large mug, they put ice in my Hydrapeak container and even filled up the orange & apple juice. Both the hostess/waitress and busgirl were very charming, and admired my Funky Flowers choker I was wearing on my neck. (We both have the same gold 6 petals floral earrings = we both have good taste!) My husband went back to the car, to show her the red sequins flower, but she wanted all in red. The cute busgirl ended up buying it from me. Thank you, both! We enjoyed our nice breakfast!

Unfortunately the service was very slow...not because the restaurant was busy but perhaps because…read moreit was either understaffed or unorganized. We needed to catch the attention of other waiters after we had sat for 15 minutes at our table waiting for water and menus. Our salad was good and the entree acceptable (turkey). We returned the next morning for their breakfast buffet and received better food.

I love the hometown diner feel. The menu is great! I grabbed the burger and fry special with a…read moredrink. I had to go with the lemonade made in house. The fries are hand-cut like I make them at home. The burger was worth the wait. I'll do the double next time. The service included a warm, 'how ya doin' today?' 10/10 recommend Mother Mae's Kitchen.

Great old timey place! Wonderful conversation. Friendly people. Not fast food. Sandwiches were…read morelarge and fresh and tasty. Way better than fast food! Older people who clearly love what they're doing. I love supporting these independent businesses.

And the beat goes on! It's July 4th and I'm here visiting from SlC... I still love this spot... I…read morehad the bacon cheeseburger with fries and jalapeno poppers... that berry sauce was a pleasant surprise... I ate it all ... I don't always. I've wasted so much food that didn't taste right but this place has always done right by me. The bartender had the entire floor to serve and she held her own... good hire! The music was good and perfect volume... as always, well done

Saw all the reviews on this place as we were passing through. Maybe it's why we ordered ( jalapeño…read morepoppers with raspberry sauce and the Italian sliders) but it was not very good. The description on the menu made it sound amazing and then we got frozen out of the bag cooked poppers-disappointing.Then the sliders were cold with half melted Swiss on them. Fries were the best thing with salt and pepper. my husband also ordered an old fashioned and was horrible as well. Gasoline. We did initially want to try the bison burger but they didn't have any so forced to make a different choice. Waitress was great... seated quick and she was attentive. However, we wouldn't go back. We are from Salt Lake and do "runs" to Wyoming for alcohol so try to make a day of it..... there aren't many choices in Evanston.

The food is good, but the view is what keeps me coming back. I'd give the view a 5, the food a 4,…read moreand the service a 2. This was my second visit, and unfortunately it was almost identical to the first. The welcome was not very friendly, and our waitress walked by the table several times before finally speaking to us. After that, she never really came back to check on us, ask whether we needed anything, or see how the food was. The next thing we knew, she was dropping off the bill. We ordered two appetizers, but only one was brought out. I also clearly mentioned that I have a food allergy, and she said she would let the kitchen know. Even so, the appetizer arrived with the ingredient I'm allergic to, and nothing was said about it. On top of that, the salad came with the wrong dressing. That said, the seared ahi tasted fresh, and the greens with salmon really hit the spot. The food itself was enjoyable, which makes the service issues even more disappointing. It is hard to overlook a missed appetizer, the wrong dressing, and especially the mishandling of a food allergy. This place has a lot of potential, but the service definitely needs work.

Terrible service, could not get plates or forks for the appetizers. One order was brought to the…read moretable wrong 2 times. Had to go to the bar for beers and all the servers were inside hanging out doing nothing. No apologies for anything, no manager in sight. Food was not good.

The food is good and the service has improved. This place used to have terrible service and the…read morefood was hit and miss. They have been improving.

We visited Suds on Saturday evening with a group of 22 people (including several kids) from out of…read moretown. First, a big thank you -- the staff was genuinely friendly and accommodating. They quickly adjusted seating to fit our large party comfortably, which isn't easy. We really appreciated that. Unfortunately, the food experience was mixed and had some consistent issues that affected most people: * Several meals arrived lukewarm or cold, including a child's Mac-n-Cheese that was straight from the Kraft box and cold. Most of the table reported similar temperature problems. * Our nacho platter with pulled pork was a decent size with good toppings, but the cheese on top wasn't warm at all. The pulled pork was a bit light on portion and average in flavor (though the cheese underneath it was actually warm). * The side salad had some brown lettuce pieces that should have been removed. * The Firecracker Burger was good, but the fries tasted like fish -- likely from being fried in the same oil as the fish & chips. * The chicken panini was lukewarm and felt overpriced for the quality. Most menu items start at $17+, and the value doesn't seem to match the price point. On the positive side, both pizzas (pepperoni and cheese) were a hit with the younger kids -- they really enjoyed them. Edit - the kids said "the pizza dough wasn't really cooked but it was fine" We know running a restaurant is tough, especially with big groups, and the friendly service stood out. With some focus on food temperature, portion consistency, fryer separation, and price-to-value on certain items, Suds could be a much stronger spot. There aren't many restaurant options in the area, so we'd love to see them improve and come back next time we're in town. Thanks again to the team for their efforts.