Idaho Dining
When in Idaho dining out is a real experience, whether you choose some traditional lamb and potatoes or prefer something of a more international flavor, it’s all in Idaho.
Idaho is famous for its potatoes and they certainly form a basis for many Idaho specials which you simply must try on your vacation. Simple gems such as traditional Idaho potato salad or loaded baked potatoes will tickle your taste-buds and leave you feeling full and satisfied for a real budget price. But surely there’s more to dining in Idaho than the humble spud.
Idaho Spud Day
So proud are the people of Idaho of their prize winning potatoes that they have a festival to honor it every September, Idaho Spud Day is held in Shelley and offers a fun time for people of all ages with non stop music, a free baked potato lunch (what else?) world championship potato picking and even a spud tug. Spuds are much more than a cheap side dish to the people of Idaho.
Trailing of the Sheep Festival
Man cannot live by spuds alone (although many have had to through the ages) so what better to accompany your spuds than a good old portion of lamb, another speciality from these parts. Not to be outdone by the potatoes, every October there’s a festival to celebrate the history of sheep ranching in Idaho, with music, story telling and of course, lots of lovely lamb to taste. You might even pick up a few traditional recipes too.
Dining Out in Idaho
You may be relieved to hear that, when dining out in Idaho, there are a host of international restaurants and diners so that you can find something to suit your taste and your budget. It’s not all potatoes and lamb (delicious as they are), there’s so much more to dining out in Idaho.
- Cottonwood Grille, Boise. Where you can experience traditional Idaho cooking in a delightful setting. No wonder people keep going back again and again. Highly recommended.
- Mai Thai Restaurant. With Mai Thai Restaurants in both Boise and Eagle, you can enjoy the very finest cuisine from Thailand right in the heart of Idaho (wonder what they do with their potatoes and lamb?)
- Le Cafe de Paris – cozy French bistro serving everything from a hearty early morning breakfast, casual lunches and romantic dinner dates
- Cafe Ole Restaurant and Cantina – you’ve guessed it, you can go Mexican too, if you prefer, with a great selection of Tacos, Fajitas and Chimichangas, plus a whole lot more
- Joe’s Crab Shack – what a great idea, you might be miles from the sea but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy great seafood in Idaho, especially at Joe’s Crab Shack, a tatty looking shack made to resemble a Gulf Coast fishing camp, but the crab is delicious and the atmosphere! Shiver me timbers
- Family favourites – all of the old family favourites are in Idaho too, so if the kids can’t manage a week without Burger King, Denny’s or an IHOP breakfast, they won’t have to
