Five essential dinner destinations in Coeur d'Alene
Story by Brittney Long
Whether you’ve lived in Coeur d’Alene for decades or are visiting for the first time, this noteworthy group of five must-try restaurants can help you answer the question, "Where should we go to dinner?"
From eclectic and cozy to a casual pub, these are North Idaho's essential eateries across an array of cuisine, atmosphere and price point.
It's no surprise these destinations made the list, but Coeur d'Alene's growing food culture gets better every year. Is this list definitive? No way. Is it delicious? You bet.
The Ahi tuna and spinach salad from Coeur d’Alene’s 315 Cuisine make an elegant dinner.| Photos courtesy of Kiersi Hope Koeff, K. Hope Design and Photo, instagram.com/kh_designphoto
315 Cuisine
315 E. Wallace Ave.
For charming ambiance, hand-crafted cocktails and gourmet tapas, look no further than 315 Cuisine. Located in the historic and quaint Greenbriar Inn, 315 is elegant, comforting and unique. The off-beat spot offers visitors a private garden patio, cozy fireplaces, live music, and bed and breakfast all wrapped into one. The 315 Meatballs, made from a family recipe of ground beef and pork, honey, bourbon and ginger sauce, are always a treat. The tapas are meant to be shared, so get one of everything — no need to hold back.
315cuisine.com
Moon Time
1602 E. Sherman Ave. #116
Moon Time is a staple on every local's rotating dinner destinations. The relaxed, English-style pub has been open since 1995 and hasn't lost any spark since. The East Sherman restaurant serves up soups, salads, pasta and more, prepared from scratch daily. A house specialty, The Swimming Angel, features a Thai-style chicken on a bed of rice with steamed spinach and house spicy peanut sauce. We would be remiss without pointing out the famous Roasted Corn Pasta Salad is a must. Plus, the wide selection of microbrews, wine and inviting atmosphere makes this neighborhood spot a hit every time.
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Stuffed Mushroom Spoons are a staple at Coeur d’Alene’s Satay Bistro, and the steak is cut in-house. | Photos courtesy of Satay Bistro
Satay Bistro
2501 N. Fourth St.
Known as one of Coeur d'Alene's top-tier dining experiences, Satay Bistro delivers inventive menu offerings with traditional Northwest cuisine. The warm, intimate atmosphere is the quintessential spot for date nights or any of life's celebrations. The menu is locally sourced, featuring filet mignon cut in-house and scratch-made gorgonzola pasta. The Stuffed Mushroom Spoons pack a punch, deconstructed with garlic, spinach, parmesan crisp, mushrooms and sriracha aioli. It’s even better paired with a wine from their extensive list from family-owned wineries to well-known producers.
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Angelos
846 N. Fourth St.
For fresh, authentic Italian, Angelos transports us to Italy every time. Unassumingly located next to a florist shop on Fourth Street, this trattoria-style spot serves up an impressive menu of genuine Italian dishes made from scratch daily using only traditional family recipes in the kitchen. Ingredients are sourced in true farm-to-table style, or, even better, fresh out of Angelo's year-round personal garden. Don't miss the fettuccine al pescatore, crab ravioli or ribeye steak.
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Capone’s Pub & Grill
751 N. Fourth St.
Coeur d'Alene's laid-back food culture fits right in with this long-time sports bar. Sports memorabilia hangs from every inch of Capone's Pub & Grill, which opened more than two decades ago. Capone’s operates five locations and was featured on Food Network's "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives" with celebrity chef Guy Fieri. This local favorite dishes up from-scratch pub snacks, homemade pizza and a serious selection of beer taps. The World Famous Tommy’s Pastrami grinder is the house specialty, stacked with pastrami, pickles, brown mustard and provolone.
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