A Sophisticated--and Completely Unexpected--Twin Falls Gem…read more
What an absolutely delightful surprise! I was in Idaho visiting family, and as a longtime San Francisco Bay Area foodie, I honestly did not expect to stumble upon this level of sophisticated, elevated dining in Twin Falls. Turf Club completely surprised and delighted us.
The space is gorgeous--classy, intimate and polished without feeling stuffy. You can even see the steaks aging as you walk in, which immediately tells you they're serious about what they're serving.
Then there was Summer, our fantastic waitress, who started the evening on exactly the right note. We were celebrating my birthday, and she surprised us with complimentary champagne. Such a gracious touch, and her warm, attentive service continued throughout the evening.
We arrived during happy hour and absolutely took advantage of it. I had a glass of Holesinsky "El Clavel" Grenache rosé from Idaho's Snake River Valley--a lovely way to start--and we ordered several dishes family-style.
The Hamachi crudo was beautiful and delicious, with watermelon radish, grilled persimmon, yuzu ponzu, microgreens and furikake. Fresh, bright and exactly the kind of thoughtful combination I love.
We also shared the roasted butternut squash and beet salad, which was not only delicious but incredibly generous. This was no dainty little steakhouse salad--it was substantial enough for the table to share.
Then came the 8-ounce prime filet and loaded baked potato combo. OMG. The filet was beautifully cooked, and the potato came loaded with bacon, crème fraîche, butter, white cheddar and green onions. The amount of food was almost obscene--in the very best possible way! For an elevated steakhouse experience, there is absolutely bang for your buck here.
And because apparently we hadn't eaten enough, Summer ended my birthday dinner with a wonderfully soft, warm cookie topped with a very generous scoop of gelato. It was delicious, decadent and the perfect ending to a fantastic evening.
My only regret? We weren't staying in Twin Falls longer. I could easily come back, eat my way through this menu and then make my way into Griff's, their hidden speakeasy. Turf Club officially describes its concept around locally procured steaks, fresh seafood, seasonal fare and that hidden bar--and after this meal, I understand the appeal.
If you're in Twin Falls, put Turf Club on your list. And if you're merely passing through? Make the detour. This Bay Area foodie was genuinely impressed.
Life is too short. Eat well. Travel well. So get out there and find your next meal!
Turf Club happy hour menu