The ambiance was nice, the food wonderful, the martini's great but best of all was the charming waiter. I think his name was Brock. He is an outstanding waiter. read more

Food was good. Heard it was very good, but was not as good as hoped. Service was first class. Zero complaints there at all. Cute place, great atmosphere. We happened there earlier in the day, closer to 1 pm, so maybe things weren't fully in gear. We have heard a lot of good things about this place, and their wine dinners. We will hit one of those and get a full experience. Definitely will try it again. Underwhelmed on first try. read more

This is a pretty cool spot to come and enjoy a relaxed evening. Pretty upscale and well thought out decor. Full bar and quite a good selection of wine options. The staff were helpful and professional. Relax, unwind, and enjoy yourself here. The menu selections are quite high end and sounded tasty. My food scene is a bit different than those selections so I asked if it was possible to try one of their smash burgers. A smash burger showed up and it did not disappoint. I can safely say one of the top 5 burgers I have enjoyed in the northwest. My wife was thrilled with her fish dinner and she even ordered something else and then asked if she could change her order. They absolutely had no problem with that and delivered. Next time I was to try their appetizers. One of the better spots in Sandpoint for sure. read more

The District Bistro - Steelhead, Brussels sprouts and carrots, and mashed potatoes - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Sandpoint, Idaho

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After a long day of driving, we chose this place as a low key spot to have dinner and a cocktail. Thursday night, here a little over an hour before closing and not another soul in sight but the staff. We sat at the inside window bar to people watch. Great night for training a new server, both she and the experienced server were super friendly & attentive (pro-tip: never walk away from the table empty handed, clear plates & dry drink glasses). We started with a yummy appetizer of Crispy Arancini: golden fried risotto bites stuffed with bacon, asparagus, crab & shrimp. Only two for $22, it's a good thing they were tasty. We split a Crab Mac & Cheese (a little runny with spiral noodles, not my fave) and a Ribeye dinner with added mushrooms, and a fantastic black garlic compound butter. Steak was cooked to melt-in-your-mouth perfection. The chef's potatoes and brussels sprouts were a delightful side. Peaceful quiet end to the day! read more

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While both the food and drinks did take a little longer than expected, we had a fabulous dinner out on the sidewalk / patio. We tried the BBQ Cajun Oysters and Baked Brie for appetizers and both were delicious. Our main courses were the Shrimp Pappardelle and the Seafood Special with Scallops and Prawns. Both were yummy and allowed for leftovers to take home! Our waitress was very friendly, helpful, and welcoming for our first visit. We will definitely be back this summer! read more

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Omg. We waited TWO HOURS and still no dinner. We had 2 rounds of drinks and 1 appetizer but we still sat. And sat. AND SAT and were trying to get to THE HIVE for a show. We figured 2 1/2 hours was safe enough to be able to have drinks dinner and get over two doors away or so and apparently it wasn't.... We ended up having pizza at the Hive. I have to say my biggest concern was these poor young and hard working servers and their responsibility ---having to face the unhappy tables when everything is so so slow and so poorly managed. We were told not to go and should have listened. She (owner) overextend herself at the diner's expense. If she wants to have that kind of a venue with that kind of menu ($$$$) she needs to close down and enlarge her kitchen and hire some staff and make it work, but otherwise, as it is now it's a ridiculous set up... read more

This is our number 1 place to go dine. The staff is wonderful, the food is OUTSTANDING and the ambiance is welcoming and caring. Please go try it out for yourself. You won't be disappointed. Tesa M. read more

First time here since it became a full restaurant. Group of 6 and everybody's meals were amazing. The mushroom crab appetizer was great too. Fillet was so good. Risotto cooked perfect. New favorite place for great food and the prices are reasonable. read more

We had a truly incredible meal at District Bistro & Martini Bar. What started as a quick lunch stop became a thoroughly impressive and memorable experience. The ambiance is phenomenal; great lighting and beautiful music. Also, it's a true chef-led spot, and you can tell from the moment the food hits the table. Their baked brie was outstanding - warm (served in it's cast-iron pan), creamy, and paired with glazed walnuts + a homemade berry compote that had this subtle, cooked in blueberry-vodka twist. Easily one of the best versions I've ever had. My boyfriend ordered their house steak smash burger (with the house-grilled onions add on) and praised the exceedingly high quality of the meat. He affirmed that it was one of the best burgers he's ever eaten. I had the fish sandwich, which was fresh, flavorful, and came topped with genuinely great coleslaw + remoulade. Both plates came with perfectly crisp battered fries. Our server, Hannah, was fantastic - friendly, attentive, and clearly someone who enjoys her work. After the meal, the chef came over to say hello, which matched the whole vibe: thoughtful, personal, and proud of the food. We told her how much we loved everything. P.S. - Their martinis are to die for. I ordered the hibiscus dream and my boyfriend got the savory citrus. Both were 10/10. We highly recommended this gem of an establishment. read more

The District Bistro - World-Class Baked Brie - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Sandpoint, Idaho

Excellent food, and not noisy! I had a salmon stir fry. The salmon was cooked perfectly. So fresh and so tasty. Husband had the steak frites, which was also delicious. Chocolate cake for dessert--a great one. Light but chocolatey at the same time. Many Sandpoint restaurants are too loud for me. I don't want to scream at my dinner partners while I eat. This place has sound baffling on the ceilings and rugs on the floors and I don't feel assaulted by noise. One of the best places I've eaten in Sandpoint. read more

We had a fabulous dinner here on Saturday night. The food was spectacular. We had the lamb! The ambiance was lovely with wonderful background music. We were saddened that the restaurant was not more crowded as it really was a five star experience. read more

The District serves the highest quality food in town, with a sophisticated French flair. Their wine tasting events are wonderful, with excellent wines paired beautifully with delectable small plates. The ambiance is intimate, with attentive service. It is our favorite spot! read more

Came here today for brunch today on Sunday around 11:00, with a group of 5 1/2 (baby). It was not crowded, maybe because it was before church going crowds came in. The place has completely been redone since about a year ago. It used to have a large gift shop with some tables for lunch dining and was really not set up for the more fine dining experience. Now it is set up nicely with a full service bar with a large variety of wines, a wine bottle display area, and a small area where you could purchase a variety of food items, such as chocolates and cheese and other higher end jams, dry rubs, bitters, mustards, crackers, etc. We all had different brunch items and received our meal in a timely manner. Everyone really loved their dishes. Good prices and good-sized items. I ended up ordering off their lunch menu as they had a few of those items available during brunch time. I had the sirloin burger and added crisp bacon and held back on the cheese. It was served with seasoned crinkle fries and a homemade pickle. The burger, I would say, was about 1/3 pound of good quality beef and was definitely ground by the establishment. It had a homemade aioli. It was juicy and seasoned perfectly and had a very slight smoky flavor. The patty matched the size of the bun and so, because of that, I had bun with beef to the very last bite. It was the perfect burger, and most definitely the best burger I've had in years. Service was friendly and excellent as well. I will definitely return for drinks in the evening at the bar next time. read more

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Had a quick day trip with my wife to Sandpoint. Of course we had to have lunch at The District as it's one of our Sandpoint favorites. The service was wonderful as always. The food was awesome as always. We split the reuben with a couple of local beers. Awesome place to spend a lazy rainy day in Sandpoint. read more

Nice atmosphere and very tasty food. The cocktails were creative and delicious. We were seated with an early reservation, received drinks and appetizers promptly but food came 90 minutes after we were seated. It was beautifully plated and had great flavor, but the timing went beyond "lingering". When we had to pay and get to go boxes as we received our plates we were told "next time let us know if you have a commitment". We had allowed an 1 hour 45 minutes for dinner, which definitely should have been enough to relax and enjoy. read more

The food is wonderfully and creatively prepared, and is delicious! The owner is very knowledgeable, and her foresite and vision for this darling, comfortable space has come to fruition. My favorite hang out! Melanie read more

Birthday for the hubby and it did not disappoint. For Cocktails he had a Smoked Old Fashioned and I had a Pomegranate Gin Fizz. Both drinks were flavorful and refreshing. The appetizer was Crab Stiffed Mushrooms with Real Crab. One of my favorite appetizers to order. He had the Butternut Ravioli with Shrimp and I had the Black Cod with the Lobster Ravioli. Both Raviolis had the perfect amount of filling. The Black Cod paired perfectly well with the Lobster Ravioli and there were shavings of fresh and crispy Asparagus. The Shrimp were large and tender and also paired well with the Butternut Squash Ravioli filled with a nice ricotta cheese. We were too full for dessert so our delightful waitress sent us home with sea salt caramels that are made in house. The staff are always pleasant and courteous. We were able to sit by the blue flamed fireplace that gives off just enough heat to keep you warm on a cool and crisp evening. read more

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We tried to eat here last night. There was no one inside the restaurant, just a few people sitting outside. We decided to sit outside and eat dinner. The waitress gave very little communication as to why it was taking so long to get our food. Specifically because we became the only customers they had half way through our time there. After waiting an hour we decided to leave, but offered to pay for some of the meal. The owner proceeded to charge us full price for food we never received. But unfortunate customer service and experience. This spot has a great location, but could use a management upgrade for sure! read more

The lunch menu was very limited and nothing stood out. Ended up sharing a smash burger and an appetizer of Brussel sprouts with my wife. We decided to have a couple drinks with that and said give us something fresh and light not a fan of alcohol taste and it's too hot outside today. One came out fine the other tasted like straight gin. Anyway for that very little bit of food and drink it was nearly $80 and the only part really good was the sprouts (excellent). Inside was nice bartender gave good service and was very pleasant. Seems like it may be worth the money for dinner looking at the pictures. Would like to try dinner when my wallet feels a little too heavy. It's a no for lunch for me though. read more

Small place but the food and drinks were good. We came on a fully booked night but we were able to grab drinks and a appetizer at the bar. We ordered the lamb pops. I would highly recommend them, as they were cooked perfectly. The bartender seemed a bit overwhelmed with a large crowd, I think if there was a bar back drinks would of came out faster to the entire restaurant. read more

The District Bistro - Lamb pops, Cabernet, Spicy Paloma - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Sandpoint, Idaho

First time at The District since it became a full on bistro. Used to be a gift shop with wine and chocolates only. Now a full menu bistro. Nice downtown spot looking right out onto first street in the heart of Sandpoint. Atmosphere is nice. There is a full bar an a nice menu with great wine selections. Our party was pleased with our meals and drinks, only disappointment was we wanted creme brulee but they were out but we will def be back to give them another try! Maybe for lunch! read more

The District Bistro - Ribeye dinner - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Sandpoint, Idaho

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OMG best gourmet food!! Who knew? This Martini Bar and Wine Library has a gourmet chef Anthony and best waitress Harmony. We ordered Lamb pops and crab stuffed mushrooms to die for and that was the appetizers. Come for drinks but stay for dinner. The Espresso martini and lemon drop martini was to die for. If I was not driving I would try every martini on their menu and I do not drink martinis - I love wine. Their wine library is incredible. The owner Elizabeth herself hand picks the wines many from the local region and Italy's finest. read more

Amazing ramen tonight!!!! Thanks Chef for a great treat. I love the new additions to the menu. Sorry I didn't try take any picture.... Next time for sure!!!! read more

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We have eaten dinner at the District and attended a wine tasting that included 6 food tastings. Both experiences were excetional. The food was original and very well prepared and served. Wine and cocktails the same. The wine tasting is monthly and is limited to 24 people. We plan to attend again and get family reservations at a wine tasting as holiday gifts. it is that good. read more

Great port wine with chocolate trifecta!! Great food. Great service...Katie was our waitress read more

The District Bistro - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Sandpoint, Idaho

Have been here quite a few times because the food is always lovely, the service not so much. Last several times we have been lucky to end up with Laura or Russ as our waiter and it's been WONDERFUL. Definitely will continue to be back for these two! read more

I've been a few times.... As you walk down the street, in the summer you'll see the tables for a nice lunch. Stop and browse the menu. I recommend the sandwich (See my pic), the burger and pizza. Great prices on all food. ALSO, you won't have to wait 30-40 minutes for your food to be ready. There is seating in the back of the store and you feel comfortable as the staff is pleasant and friendly yet not pushy. You can tell they enjoy working there. Wine prices...VERY good. I commend on the owner's choices of wine options. Not just a boutique store for women, but a varied choice of home items too. Men's section also. 5+ stars. read more

The appetizers were tasty, apple with prosciutto, an AMAZING charcuterie board (pricey but worth it), good salad, green beans which need much more sauce than you get but they are delicious, marvelous maple walnut layer cake. Server recommended good wine. Their dessert wine selection was not extensive. The food was 5 star, and the server was 5 star! He did his best to serve everyone inside and outside while two bartenders doing nothing but occasionally wiping glasses watched him work. They didn't offer water to the tables or open the door for the server when his arms were more than full, but I did. The bartenders did pour wine (which server brought to table) and made drinks. But why one person would work so hard while two others chatted and watched is beyond me, that it never occurred to them to help. The food is good! read more

Just done with lunch for four.. Outstanding service, delicious sandwiches, unique salads and music makes for a great patio atmosphere!! read more

I struggled to like this place. I'm only giving it a lesser rating due to poor management. The restaurant was half full and its a Saturday night and only had one server and one cook. We waited at least 40 minutes for our dinner and we split a plate for two so not a big order. I felt bad for the server as she was completely overwhelmed. She did comp us two drinks for the slow meal. I did tip her fully for her effort but shame on management for putting her in that position. Steak was well prepared, sides were small, plating was basic. read more

Best food in tow Love this place can't go wrong when it comes to the district new food special every Thursday. read more

Summary: 5 star prices and 2-1/2 star food/service. Went there in Feb 2024. I thought the location and ambiance were very good. Nice windows looking out onto 1st Street as well as good spacing on the tables. Even a fake fireplace that throws off the tiniest bit of heat. As far as food and service, maybe this place gets good reviews because it's in Sandpoint and quite frankly, the area just doesn't know what selection and competition are compared to more urban areas. Ordered some appetizers. They have a dish with melted feta and olives. Was disappointed that they used pimento olives (cheaper) and put in just a couple of Kalamata (more expensive.) Wine selection was limited and I noticed the glass I ordered required the bartender to open a new bottle. The red I selected was showing signs of bottle shock (fizzy and high on alcohol.) For a $12-13 glass of wine, it should be a better aged bottle and opened or aerated when poured. I ordered a green salad and that was really good. I also ordered a ribeye....the apex steak. Unfortunately mine had a piece of grizzle that went the length of the steak. I ordered medium and it came out decidedly medium well if not well. Also a pretty thin slice of steak. At somewhere around $40 for the plate (vegetable included) I felt like this was a steak you'd get at Outback or some Everywhere USA fast casual. Dessert was a chocolate cake that quite frankly was dry with the only moist part being the frosting. There were was one server working the whole restaurant - she was friendly but I think the ratio of people to server meant she couldn't be as attentive as the price we paid would demand. The bartender wasn't too busy and took off before the place closed. Everyone was nice. Oh, and they also play the game where the digital pay device starts the tip at 18%, 21, then 25 I think. If you want to tip 15%, either figure it out before the server comes back or bring cash. For two of us with drinks, dinner, appetizer, salad and dessert, it was nearly $200 with tip. I think I won't be back until the fare and drinks matches the price I'm going to pay. read more

Delicious lunch - Gouda, bacon fig jam grilled cheese, French onion soup, burger with blue cheese and potatoes! Good service, fun decor! read more

The District Bistro - Restaurant area with lots of fun stuff - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Sandpoint, Idaho

I was so excited to try this place on Dec. 2nd. 3 of us walked in at 6:00 and were seated right away. It smelled great and was warm and cozy. It was full and appeared that all the guests were already served. I ordered the squid ink pasta with bolognese and meatballs and my friends ordered the pork chop and the lobster ravioli with cod (odd combinations for lobster ravioli). I should have sensed something was amiss when I returned from the restroom and a lady, I think it was the owner, was offering free drinks for the 30 minute delay. That delay was extended to an hour and 20 minutes. I was wondering if they had run to the store to buy more ingredients. My pasta was absolutely awful!! The pasta was a few large clumps of mass that did not resemble noodles. The bolognese looked like they scraped whatever they could gather from the bottom of the burned pan and was extremely dry. The meatballs reminded me of the innerds of a malted milk ball sans the chocolate; dry, crumbly and flavorless. I asked for additional sauce to add some moisture, which they did. When they brought it back, I stuck my fork into the tennis ball-sized glob of pasta and finally asked them to remake it. They remade it partially with new noodles and sauce, but left the crumbly meatballs. The waiter prided themselves on their sourcing of pork for the chop and recommended it fairly rare. They were so proud of this that they only gave him a butter knife to cut it. Not sure a sawsall would have accomplished the task. Way over cooked! The ravioli was pretty good but the slimy cod was not good. It was 8:10, the place was completely cleared out and we waited for an additional 15 minutes to get our check. I thought maybe they were not going to charge us. We approached the bar and asked for the check, which they were happy to do. Overall, it was a disaster! read more

Came in with family before a show- we live in Bottle Bay so we're not seasonal. Service took some time (10-15 minutes) after we were seated and we were the only people in there. Gimlet my mom ordered was sweet, that's a drink that should come tart. Apple prosciutto appetizer was delicious, albeit small. Curried mussels, the flavor was delicious, however, HALF of the mussels had crushed shells that we had to sift through and ultimately crunched on more than a few times. Not pleasant. 10 of the mussels in the dish were unopened, server told us these were safe to eat. We chose not to (she discounted this 10%). The ceasar salad was wilted, dressed but not tossed, easily 1/3 cup of dressing, stale croutons, and the server said the salmon came medium rare which we were happy with, ours arrived well done. The stomachache after eating made the next two hours unpleasant. Nice wine selection and atmosphere, but we were really disappointed for $90 before tip, $110 with tip. read more

Had really high hopes based on the great sounding menu and cute exterior. However, was gravely disappointed with our experience and would not return. Started with the calamari which was the only good part of the meal (and the reason for 2 stars instead of 1). I got the Caesar salad with chicken. It had a much stronger anchovy taste than I've ever had in a Caesar salad, and the chicken breast was completely thoughtless. It was dry and unseasoned, reminding me of what a bodybuilder might throw together with plain rice for a quick meal at home. My fiancé got the chicken pasta. The noodles and cheese were fine (but totally uninspired) and the chicken had the exact same problem as the chicken in the salad. Service was also slow as many others have noted. Finally, it is SO expensive. To eat a pasta that I could make 10x better at home, I paid $27. And this was one of the cheapest things on the menu! Would absolutely never come back. read more

Can't say enough about this place. Food was outstanding, the server was one of the best that we have ever had. Best place in sandpoint!

As a local I've been wanting to try this place for almost a year! When we arrived we were sat quickly but it took some time to receive service. The menu was wanting with very few options - my party of three was disappointed to see it was an evening meal menu rather than the more casual fare we had seen on the online menu. We went ahead and ordered the grilled apples, 2 Tuscan chicken dishes, and a filet mignon. The server never asked my mom how she wanted her steak cooked. After we had waited for our food he brought out the 2 Tuscan chickens but apologized and said he had forgotten to place the steak order but it would be out shortly. My dad and I tried to eat our meals as slowly as possible but we were still finished by the time my moms steak arrived. So we sat and watched her eat her unfortunately well done $42 steak. The Tuscan chicken reminded of a Pinterest recipe. It sounds so good but that's the extent of it. It had tons of canned artichoke and a few pieces of chicken - which both my dad and I mistook for mushrooms. We almost complained that they had forgotten our chicken and didn't realize it was in the dish until the end - the whole time we thought the pieces were mushrooms due to coloring and texture. The grilled apples were more mushy than "grilled" and the potatoes with the steak were over salted and dry. Overall this might be one of the most disappointing meals I've had in Sandpoint. Like I've said I've wanted to try this place for over a year and unfortunately it won't be making it into the rotation: Bad service and bad food - save your hard earned money and choose almost any other restaurant in Sandpoint ( and you will have a better experience. Sad I wasted one of my parents few nights discovering Sandpoint on such a poor experience! read more

The District Bistro has to figure itself out. It feels like an outdated clothing shop but they decided to serve food. But NOT good food. It's almost as if the food is there to justify the alcohol sales. Ooooh and it really tastes like that is the case. It must be a friend of the family who cooks the mushy, overdone and under flavored gruel slopped out of the back. The bartender (We sat at the bar) is far more interested in his phone or gossiping with the staff than the 3 customers he's supposed to be waiting on and the dinners took FOREVER at least an hour to get served. the smell was far from appetizing, the color was dull and the taste was off-putting. Can't Sandpoint recruit some chef talent up here? Our experience was so bad that giving it a second chance would be cause to have us committed. This place survives off the tourists that don't know any better and will NEVER improve. Is there a HOPELESS button on yelp I can push??? read more

Wow! We were lured in by the words 'chocolate'. Immediately we were greeted by Lizbeth, letting us know what was on sale-as well as asking us if we would like to sample some hot chocolate. "Um, yes please!" We were directed to the back of the store, were there was a hidden, cozy bar, offering a lovely menu of wine & beer! This hot chocolate was amazing! Gail served up a beautiful Chardonnay for me and a hoppy IPA for my husband. Then we had a wonderful exchange of stories with the two store owners. We felt warm & welcomed and like it was our own, personal bar. Thank you, ladies! read more