We always stay at the cabins here at the pines once a year. The restaurant had been closed for a while and it finally opened. It was my first time trying it. It is more expensive but we really enjoyed it and I'd eat here again next time we visit. We met the owner and she was very nice. We had a great waitress as well. My mom and I ordered the fried pickles and they were excellent. They came with fry sauce, I was so happy this restaurant had fry sauce. My mom ordered a salad which she enjoyed. I ordered the Philly cheesesteak with fries. Our waitress and the owner suggested that and said that is what they are known for and it was so good! It was a great recommendation. The portions were filling as well. read more

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What a hidden gem! They've definitely updated their menu and dining room. I love the log cabin feel. Our food was excellent, especially the Philly cheesesteak. So good! Service was great, as well! read more

Probably the best Philly I've ever had! They've sold over 20,000 since November 2023! Absolutely insane! First time in Island park and first food stop. Definitely will be back. Service was great read more

Lodgepole Grill - One of over 20,000 Philly cheese steaks!!! - New American Near Me - Island Park, Idaho

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The food is absolutely amazing. We had a party of 6 and each of us raved over how delicious everything was. The omelets were loaded with goodness and cooked perfect. Never had a better French toast. You must try. Homemade biscuits were big and delicious. The sausage is hand made and the taste is the best sausage we ever had. We enjoyed it so much we came back the next day. You must try the Philly cheesesteak. The bread is so soft and it is filled with a delicious cheesy meat mix served with fresh cut fries. So yummy. All served by the sweet and hospitable Mrs Debbie- thank you Mrs Debbie read more

What a great find! Debbie and her husband took over the restaurant a few years ago and are doing an excellent job. We came in for dinner and three people in our group had prime rib and said it was incredible. We had two orders of the fried cheese curds, they were a hit. Very lightly breaded and have small pieces of jalapeño that were so good. I had the cheesesteak, Debbie said they are known for it and it's clear why! It was absolutely delicious, no wonder they've sold 14,000 of them! We loved the food so much that we came back the next morning for breakfast. The French toast is great, not too sweet! A wonderful find for our snowmobiling weekend read more

Lodgepole Grill - Fried cheese curds - New American Near Me - Island Park, Idaho

Beautiful place with an authentic Idaho outdoorsy feel (see pics). Food and pricing were great, but the service is what was really exceptional. We came in at the last minute with a party of 10. They kept the restaurant open to accommodate us, and we got first rate service; including drink service and a customized dessert. If the restaurant had Hwy 20 visibility, they'd never have an open seat (if you aren't a local, you might not find this place). Try it out now; you'll be glad you did. read more

Amazing Philadelphia Cheese Steak Everything made homemade even french fries and hash browns homemade sausage gravy chicken fried steak read more

Great food, service and ambiance! Cozy lodge feel. Locals watching sports on bar TVs. Friendly staff and homemade food.

This restaurant is under new management. Their specialty is Philly sandwiches which were very good. Also their homemade fries were amazing!

Great food. Large servings. Loved the creme brûlée french toast. This 100 year old log lodge is well preserved and decorated for the holidays. Friendly staff read more

Felt like we'd landed back in Georgia with good ole Southern Hospitality but Idaho style. Greeted @ the door and welcomed by full family staff. Excellent service & food followed. Restuarant seemed spotless with great Mt Ambiance. Highly recommend a visit to this establishment read more

This might have been the best Philly cheesesteak I have had in my life. The owners are from New Jersey and know how to do a Philly cheesesteak! Great find! read more

I'm giving this place 5 stars based on the service and atmosphere. The food is fine, but very under seasoned. We went twice, and I got the veggie omelet the first time, which was BEAUTIFUL, but had no seasoning. The second time, I got the Philly cheesesteak, but there was zero cheese in it, it was basically steak and onion. The bread was toasted beautifully though. Also, the fries were really good, but there were very few of them, considering the cost. $20 for the meal. So I hope those notes are helpful for the restaurant. That being said, the service absolutely redeemed these things. The first time we went, we had a server named Cody, and he is probably the best server I've ever had in any restaurant ever. He made the best Bloody Mary I've had in my life, and he was just so fun and friendly and he was the reason we went back a second time. He recognized us and was just so funny and cool. We also met the owner and she was awesome. There was a Targhee Women's group when we went the second time, so clearly this place is beloved in the community. I already miss it, but we will definitely be back the next time we visit, and I wish all the best for this place and the people who run it!!! Thanks so much!! read more

We stayed in Island Park for a week. Found a great restaurant.Lodgepole Grill. We eat breakfast and dinner there. Great staff, peaceful admistphure. read more

Great service and breakfast. Loved the atmosphere and the food was great as well. I was with a group and everyone was happy with their food. Will be back! read more

Amazingly delicious breakfast! We enjoyed the chicken fried steak which came with 2 eggs and potatoes. The sausage gravy was soooo good! We also had the Denver omelet with potatoes and a biscuit which was tasty too! Great portions for the price. Quick service. We'll be back! read more

I bit out of the way, in a somewhat out of the way place. However, the brisket chili was amazing. The decor a bit of a nod to its history and the music in the background was great! read more

The French toast was outstanding!!! Service was wonderful-- attentive and friendly! Restaurant and bathroom were spotless. Highly Highly recommend stopping in for a bite! read more

The stagg was lovely and the entire space is impeccably clean and adorable. Eggs and bacon were cooked perfect.

they have fry sauce which made my son scream in joy and laughter because it is his favorite sauce read more

Lodgepole Grill - New American Near Me - Island Park, Idaho

We drove 6 hours today to finally arrive at our beautiful hotel in Island Park. When I asked about local restaurants, this place was mentioned. We thought we would give it a try. It was awful. We were greeted by a sign indicating that they are out of vegetables. The waitress was overworked, seemingly tending bar and covering tables single-handedly. At one point she got in a shouting match with another employee and f-bombs were thrown, loudly. NO ONE was wearing masks. The restaurant felt a little dirty. Then came the food. My salad looked okay. Then I looked closer. Lettuce was a bit more wilted than not, two tomatoes were bad (wrinkled and sprouting mold) and an onion was totally limp. I split the "seafood platter" with my 9-year-old. This consisted of two tiny pieces of cod and 4 shrimp. All appeared to be frozen food. Then there was the fries. The burned fries. Not good. My husband had the teriyaki chicken and mashed potatoes. He said the chicken was "okay", but he couldn't even eat the mashed potatoes. They messed up mashed potatoes. My other daughter had the kid's grilled cheese. Although a little burnt, it was the highlight of the meal. American cheese for the win! read more

Ofc the beaten path but definitely worth the drive! This extremely clean restaurant had great customer service and excellent food. Everything was fresh, hot and cooked to order. I would definitely visit again if I am in the area! read more

Bad service and the bloody merry was terrible. Hard to get to the bar because the tables were too close together, and way over priced.

The food was average at best. Brisket had alot of fat in it. We ordered sandwiches, but they forgot to use bread. Ordered two sides and one was correct. read more

Found this place via Yelp and trusted the reviews. This restaurant was great. Beautiful building that was a little removed. Staff was super friendly and helpful. Food was excellent, whole family was pleased with the choices. Soup of the day was prime rib chili, we could have eaten the whole kettle-it was SO good! Clean place, great seating. Highly recommend. read more

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Terrible service...waited one hour for dinner. Cold mashed potatoes and frozen vegetables. Drinks had no booze. Ridiculous prices. $35 for a single dinner. Ripping off tourists! read more

Totally wowed for the middle of no where. Full bar. Excellent roasted tomato bisque and best country fried steak I've had in ages anywhere. Great service. Cozy and quaint by the fireplace. read more

What?? Where is the world did this place come from? A friend that lives in the area took us there. It is a lovely log cabin sort of a place on a back woods road and when we went in there.... there was only one table of folks there.... pindrop. I would've turned around and left but we were with a friend, so I gridded my loins and prepared for an awful meal. Boy was I in for a surprise! We were there for lunch and the special was a prime rib French dip on rosemary focaccia and baked potato soup. We all ordered one and were blown away! Fresh warm bread, high quality prime rib, hot horseradish and delicious soup. The salad was even fresh and creative. The best meal we had out in Idaho. I highly recommend it. Major score! In the back woods of Idaho. Go figure. read more

This is a great place to eat. Cozy Like Home Atmoshere. The Service was Amazing. The Food was delicious. The Huckleberry Vinagarette on the House Salad was to die for. The Chicken Penne was amazing 10 out of 10. We can't wait to go back again, and try out other things on the menu. read more

Worst service ever. The server got half of the orders wrong. Even the special sign when you walk in was pretty simple but them they didn't even bring the correct food out. One of the kids ordered a hamburger (8$) instead they brought out a 20$ burger steak. Any time we told them that things were not correct they got very defensive. Way over priced also. read more

Found this place from an ad in the local paper. It was Saturday night so we had the prime rib. The food was very good, loved the quaint atmosphere...we were able to sit by the fireplace. Our server was wonderful also... We will definitely be back! read more

Outstanding off the highway food stop. Locals know the place, with a long history in the community. Great dinner by using the split a plate option, cause the chicken fried steak was enormous. And, fork tender!! read more

Well we decided to try this place because we love new random places ..BUT the first thing we saw was the extremely limited menu and then the next thing were the astronomical prices for the food ...my best friend got the chicken with fries...the chicken was super tiny and he ate it in literally 4 bites ..the price ..a whopping 20$ for that ...then my wife got a clam chowder which we were lied to and told it was 4$ but was charged 6$ ,me and her both got a salad and our salads got reversed because I had asked for no tomato ...however ..despite the tomato ,the salad was really good and my friend said his chicken was good but should have gotten like 3 pieces because of how small it is..the waitress was decent but seemed to have an attitude when asked about the price of the clam chowder .....right down the street was a pizza joint where my friend got a pizza for half the price and it was a great size and great taste .. I can't even write anymore of this review because I don't want to say anything else bad ...DO NOT eat here ..food was actually good but still not worth the price read more

Stopped for lunch. We were the only ones here as it was end of winter season and raining. Super clean and well appointed inside. Waitress was very friendly. Had the clam chowder, not the best I've had but pretty good. Lots of potatoes (it is Idaho!), Just a few more clams, please. Had the pretzel (5) and queso (4), Hubby had the Texas toast cheeseburger special which was good but nothing "special" just a good value. Nice place, good food, clean, friendly--a definite repeat stop. read more

The food here was fresh and tasted fantastic. This lodge is really neat and I could see myself renting a cabin here. The service is terrific and the bathroom was nice and clean. Great spot!! Wasn't particularly difficult to find. They have a nice bar here. You really get a rustic feel here. read more

I've eaten here four or five times over the years, and they are the most dependable option in town by a wide berth. Highlights include a well seasoned cajun "black and blue" ny strip with blue cheese crumbles on top. Grilled half chicken is also excellent. No corkage fee, full bar, hard working wait staff. Not gourmet by any standard, but amazing for the area. read more

Cheerful, cozy cabin feel with friendly staff and delicious food! We loved our stay at The Pines and enjoyed delicious meals here! Great service and great food! A wonderful place to stop on your way to or from Yellowstone National Park! read more

Spent one night in Island park and needed a place to sit down for a bite to eat. It's a bit out of the way, but well worth it. Best BBQ chicken I've had in a long, long time. Friendly staff, cute little place. read more

Experience started out great when we called ahead to make a reservation; they said they don't do reservations but for our party of 10 they would try and save us a large table. When we got there, a table waiting for us. The restaurant was pretty empty. It went downhill from there. Our table was sticky. The waitress was very forgetful. When she was taking our salads away she dropped one of the plates and dressing onto my daughter. Salad and dressing was all over her and all over the floor. My daughter had to go take her shirt off and wear a coat because she was so sticky. Our waitress did not clean up the spill or dropped plates/silverware or bring more napkins. One of the other people eating at a nearby table was the owners granddaughter who also worked here and she kept coming over to assist in the cleaning and asking the waitress to sweep up but she hardly did. It was a tripping hazard. In addition to this some of our food arrived cold that should have been hot, and the salad arrived room temperature. Food was over priced for what it is. Chicken fried steak was best thing in the menu. read more

Overpriced for the quality, food was bland. Service was very poor, we had to grab the staff several times just to try and pay the bill 30 minutes after our food was gone. Staff seemed annoyed we were there, unfriendly and overworked, despite it not being busy. The atmosphere was nice and it's comfortable, but needs better service and food for the price they are charging. read more