We spent the weekend in Sandpoint for our 35 anniversary. Went here for our celebration night out. Great choice by chance. We did not know about this little gem. Very unique inside with lots of tucked away booths and cubby's. Nice friendly service. Lots to choose from on the menu. We had the tenderloin ( which was huge) with seafood medley (on the special menu). Came with choice of potato and a huge pile of yummy green beans. Lots of food. You won't go hungry. To top it off our server brought us a complimentary mud pie dessert in celebration of our anniversary. It was huge!!! And delicious too. We had a very nice time and highly recommend stopping in here for a great meal. read more

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My first time at The Hydra, and definitely impressed! The vibe when you enter is warm and welcoming, the staff are all professional + extremely kind and the food was excellent! The Hydra Steak salad was incredible as was the spinach artichoke!!! The Salad was a super healthy choice but the spinach artichoke is a must-try read more

The Hydra Sandpoint's Original Steakhouse - Hydra Steak Salad (medium rare) - Steakhouses Near Me - Sandpoint, Idaho

The Hydra is good but this wasn't its best effort. I had the prime rib for 42 bucks. It was a good thirty percent fat and the flavor was just ok. I had high hopes for it based on the menu description but this just didn't live up to it. read more

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Confused by the five-star reviews of this place. This was our second time here (we gave it another chance) and our last. Our booth had holes in the fabric and was next to the cobweb-decorated window where we froze our butts off right under the A/C. When we complained they said "sorry, we know this is the coldest booth in the restaurant." No offer to move us. Cobwebs on all of the window corners like it hasn't been cleaned in months - the pic does NOT do it justice. Gross! My $54 (approx 1 inch thick) filet mignon came medium instead of medium-rare, and my mom's top sirloin, which she ordered "medium", came medium-rare. We were both disappointed. A steak house should do this one thing right (especially at 5 p.m. - not even a busy hour.) I have to point out the price of the filet, because at Ruth's Chris, a "real" top steak house, they charge $54 for the same size filet in a nicer, cleaner environment with much better food! Customer service was subpar, as empty salad dishes were still on the table when the dinner plates were dropped and we waited for drink refills. The mud pie was delicious, although we almost left to get ice cream down the street to just leave the restaurant. We won't be back. read more

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Everything was great! Went there for my birthday. Steak was delicious, service impeccable. Delicious dessert. Had ribeye for dinner and a giant slice of mud pie that was shared by all. I will be back!!!!! read more

We were in town for a couple days and the Hydra looked promising. The atmosphere is very relaxed and friendly from the moment you step across the threshold. Our server was thoroughly familiar with the wine list and menu. We started with a bottle of Veuve Cliquot. We each enjoyed a Ceasar Salad with the house bread. They were very good. Our main course was ribeye steaks with mashed potato and green beans. Everything was tasty. You can't do better than a good waiter, ice cold champagne and a well- prepared meal. The evening was relaxed and seemed to fly by. Treat yourself! read more

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This was a very nice quaint restaurant/bar . The service was great ,everyone was very friendly. The food was delicious. We really enjoyed our meal and did not feel rushed . I highly recommend stopping in it's definitely worth the money and was not too expensive. You get your moneys worth ! read more

The Hydra Sandpoint's Original Steakhouse - Prime rib - Steakhouses Near Me - Sandpoint, Idaho

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Steak was great! Exactly what I was expecting and wanted. Medium rare , cooked perfectly. Cool old house turned into a restaurant vibe that was really cool. Every room is different. Received our food very quickly too. read more

The Hydra Sandpoint's Original Steakhouse - Filet green beans mashed potatoes - Steakhouses Near Me - Sandpoint, Idaho

Saturday, July 5th - Party of 5 We had dinner at Hydra Steakhouse and it was an incredible experience from start to finish. We ordered cheese curds for the table and we all had different drinks from the bar-everything was made strong & delicious! Our group ordered two ribeyes, a chicken Oscar, a prime rib royal style and a New York steak--and every single dish was cooked perfectly. Sides were green beans, loaded baked potatos, rice, salad. Steaks& prime rib were seasoned just right and had amazing flavor. The service was excellent, the atmosphere was warm and inviting. We spent about $100/person. It was absolutely worth every penny. We left full, happy, and already looking forward to our next visit. Next time we're in Sandpoint, we'll definitely be back!! Food: 5/5 | Service: 5/5 | Atmosphere: 5/5 Special events No special event Wait time No wait Parking space Plenty of parking Parking options Free parking lot, Free street parking This is an ideal restaurant for adults. It's cozy, a tad dark, a bit romantic. If I lived in Idaho this would be my "spot" to unwind, have a drink& appetizer. read more

Love the atmosphere, the food, and the service. Really can't complain! It's a tad expensive, but everywhere is now. Their spinach an artichoke dip and fresh bread is amazing. Please bring the soup and salad bar back!!! read more

What a grand find! We wanted to treat our British family to a good American steak and found it here! The ambiance, the serve and the food were all amazing! read more

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Old school trying not to be old school steakhouse. Our waiter was in training. The service was adequate. The ribeye special was good with an unique flavor. Potatoes were delicious both the baked and the mashed. Green beans were fresh and crisp. The piccata sauce for the salmon was good with a nice lemon flavor just not quite enough of it. The huckleberry lemon drop was dangerously delicious! read more

Flying in from out of town to spend time with our extended family. Eric took care of everything. He helped me out surprising my nieces with my visit. Food was great. It was a wonderful time, thanks, Eric and the crew. read more

GREAT burgers! Love the French fries, large portion. And we get a side Caesar salad. Pleasant servers, and we like the cozy table in the corner. Out friend always gets the fried fish dinner. read more

Staff were terrific! Ambiance was good. Salad and bread wonderful. However, plates undersized which stacks your food. Which makes it incredibly difficult to cut your meat. Steak knives are old and dull (tried 2) which then doesn't help when your meat is tough and chewy and under seasoned. I read Snake River Beef, BUT the New York Strip and the Prime Rib were DEFINITELY NOT. Wanted to love this place BUT very disappointed. Easy fixes...update plates or serve the sides on separate smaller plates, better quality steak knives (especially for a steakhouse) and for the prices being charged don't use CHOICE cuts. It has such potential!!! read more

Enjoyed our lunch. Service was great surroundings comfortable. Returned after 20 years and was happy to see it was still a great place to eat read more

Stop there a couple weeks ago with in-laws for dinner. My ribeye and daughters filet burned on one side. Cook was smart, he flipped the steak to the other side!!! After $300.00 dinner, very disappointed. read more

Super fun unique layout with a bunch of different nooks. Our server was wonderful, it was our daughters first Shirley Temple and she made her a beautiful one. Only reason for less star, prices! The steak salad was on the skimpy side, though good. read more

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Delicious food and impeccable service! We live over 300 miles away, but always make a point of eating at the Hydra when we're in Sandpoint!

We went into the hydrant for their Saint Patrick's dinner special of corned beef and cabbage at 5:30 PM only to find out that they had already sold out of their dinner special. Much to my surprise. read more

I was looking for some interesting authentic places in this area, and my choice was Hydra Steakhouse. The waiter recommended me Jalapeño Burger, and that was pretty good, but the bacon was a little bit burnt. Very good quality ingredients, fresh veggies, juice meat, but the French fries were weird. They use something like Doughnut powder, and that may not be to everyone's liking. 6.5/10 Pineapple juice was great, I like that one Good service, i can give strong 8.5/10 for it. The food was cooked quickly, waiter was very friendly. And Of course Ambiance. Oh god, I really like places like that. The vintage design, Harry Potter references, and the whole place is overall chic. 8.5/10 read more

The Hydra Sandpoint's Original Steakhouse - Jalapeño Burger - Steakhouses Near Me - Sandpoint, Idaho

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Nice selection of cocktails. Good loaded baked potato, steaks done just right; good service. Nice setting.

Oh my God this was so good! And Kayla was just so real and excited about helping us with our food choices. We loved everything am www loved Kayla. Food portions were huge and sooooo tasty cute place antique looking and once again awesome server. read more

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Angie is the best. Amazing service most excellent food. Our go to place. We love the bar with the wine cork walls and the private booths for dinner read more

Great steakhouse in Sandpoint. Very friendly and helpful staff and the ribeye steak was wonderful. Great wine selection and the carrot cake dessert was moist and delicious... a delightful experience! read more

The Hydra Sandpoint's Original Steakhouse - Carrot cake - Steakhouses Near Me - Sandpoint, Idaho

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We are on a 3 week adventure through the Northwest states. We were starving after a long day of adventures and wanted to try somewhere close to our Air B&Band not a chain, something local. We found The Hydra online and just went with it and hoped for the best. The Hydra is a cute little fancy steakhouse. The inside was lovely. The waiter was fantastic! The food- absolutely delicious. Portion sizes were HUGE. We didn't order dessert but two other tables near us did and the slices were ginormous. I'd definitely go here again if I lived close, unfortunately, I live on the other side of the country! Anyway, delicious food and great service. read more

Poor service, poor food, dirty and very outdated inside. Prices are way too high, tried it 3 times never again

Great atmosphere and great service. Fancy people do not come. For all the fun people, this place is great! I went to several other places suggested and was very disappointed. Reasonable priced and huge portions. You could easily share a meal with an app and still walk out stuffed. Sat at the bar and the service was great. Thank you for the suggestion Rayne! read more

The food here is always so good. The steaks are amazing and some of the best in north Idaho! We travel from Coeur d'Alene just for their steaks. They use tallow to cook their fries! So yummy. The burgers are huge. The service is great and the restaurant has everything from intimate booths to large tables. read more

With the Harry Potter vibe and friendly staff my friends and I enjoyed a delicious lunch. Wait staff was very accommodating. read more

On a whim, because we visited my mil in the rehabilitation hospital, we looked up places to dine in at. We had the cheese curds for appetizer. The best cheese curds I've had anywhere!! And, we've tried them at many places too. I had the special of a large prime rib with buttered sun dried tomato shrimp. Oh my!! When I tell you this is one of the best prime ribs I've ever tasted, I am telling you this was tasty, seasoned perfectly, and cooked to perfection!!! The huckleberry daiquiri that accompanied my meal was just as good! Overall, I give this dinner a 10 out of 10!! I'm so happy to have found a restaurant with delicious food and great service!! Yes, service was just as excellent as the food!! And, pricing was reasonable for a steakhouse. I'd come back here over and over..it's that good!! read more

The service was nice and quick. The Ambiance was perfect, and the food was delicious.

I don't usually order steak at restaurants cause I'm a little picky about how they're cooked. The steak we had was as good as I've ever had. Medium rare and tender enough to cut it with a butter knife. Green beans and a huge baked potato with the works rounded out the meal big course we had to have a Caesar to split as well. Our server Eric was very friendly and helpful. Very laid back but attentive. Great meal in an old fashioned steak house. read more

We are here picking up our service dog and happened to be celebrating our 34 anniversary. They gave us a cozy booth with cute decor and a real candle! I had the huckleberry moscato which was refreshing after a LONG hot day. Delicious food with HUGE PORTIONS! We had the prime rib sandwich with fries and shrimp pesto pasta with garlic bread. Awesome service by Makayla! She checked in often and made sure we had everything we needed. The hostess was super helpful and friendly, as was the whole staff. We loved the cute, funky decor too! All that recycled beautiful wood and beams everywhere. We will definitely choose to eat at Hydra again when we're back in Sandpoint! read more

What a great experience. A local recommended this for their awesome prime rib. The venue is unique- lots of little rooms, semi-private booths, curtained tables. Fabulous custom cocktails. The Huckleberry tea was awesome! I love that they feature Litehouse products. We had the cheese curds. Really great. I opted for the Ribeye with baked potato and the Hubbs had the seasoned and seared prime rib with fries. Huge portions! And everything cooked perfectly. We also ordered side salads which were huge! Next time we will share one. So many yummy leftovers. Even better service by Kelsie! Great experience. read more

Wonderful waitress named Rebecca, excellent food & comfortable ambiance. We will definitely go back.

Upside: Our server was attentive, professional and courteous. Ambiance is terrific 'Old School'. Not so upside: The Prime Rib was dry and tough to cut. Disappointed. read more

Excellent service by Jim. Jalapeno Bacon Burger was very good. They use fresh jalapenos and they were VERY soicy. Still,, overall it was a good burger. The included fries were good as well. Their Rib Eye steak was excellent. Seared Ahi Tuna was very nice. Blue Cheese burgers were good. Kids menu is nice. Their kids cheesy noodles were liked. The kids burger was almost if not as big as their tegular burgers. Bacon cheese burger was good as well. Oscar topping was wonderful. read more

The Hydra Sandpoint's Original Steakhouse - Jalapeno Bacon Burger. - Steakhouses Near Me - Sandpoint, Idaho

Food is decent. Buyer beware, 15% "gratituity" added on to go orders. Never disclosed.

We had a rare date night opportunity without the kiddos and immediately went to this place. The place was like a maze making almost every table intimate and cozy. We had amazing service throughout the meal. The filet was tender and cooked exactly as ordered. Afterwards we had decaf coffees and split what was likely the largest piece of chocolate fudge cake I have ever encountered in my life. Thank you for a great experience, Hydra! Also to note, I was worried that we were in jeans and might not be fancy enough - but it was casual enough. read more