Dining Near Sun Valley

Sun Valley Fine Dining

The Sun Valley Lodge Dining Room Sun Valley Lodge 208-622-2150: Experience old time elegance and one of the only places in the area with live music and dinner dancing. Specialties include Steak Diane and Chateaubriand Béarnaise. Sunday Brunch is extraordinary. $20 - $40. Reservations are recommended.
The Ram Sun Valley Mall 208-622-2225: Attached to the Sun Valley Inn, serves elegant European atmosphere with food ranging from fondues to grilled New York strip loin to fish and seafood. $20 - $40. Reservations are recommended.

Ketchum Fine Dining

Michel’s Christiania Sun Valley Road 208-726-3388: Known by locals as the Christy and run by Michel Rodigoz, this Ketchum classic serves fine French cuisine. Enjoy a cocktail in the Olympic bar where faithful patrons are acknowledged with brass plaques. $20 -$50. Reservations are required for dinner.
Bistro 44 200 E. 6th Street 208-726-2040: Serves authentic French cooking prepared by chef-owner Alain Gilot. It's open for lunch Monday through Saturday. $20 -$40. Reservations are required for dinner.
East Avenue Bistro 20 East Ave next to the Elephants Perch 208-726-9251: Enjoy a taste of the Mediterranean in a comfortable intimate setting. Eclectic wine list. Nightly menu. Fresh local ingredients. Seasonal patio dining. Open nightly. Ample parking. Private parties. $20 – $40. Reservations appreciated.
Ketchum Grill East Avenue and Fifth Street 208-726-4660: Located in an historic home on the corner of East Avenue and Fifth Street in Ketchum next to the Ore Wagon Museum. Specializing in contemporary American cuisine in a casual and rustic environment. Creative appetizers, small pizzas, pastas and fruitwood grilled meats and fish. Award-winning wine list and micro beers. Reasonably priced. Dinner served from 5:30 pm nightly. $20 – $40. Reservations accepted. Reserve online at www.ketchumgrill.com
Chandler's Restaurant and Wine Bar 200 S Main Street in Trail Creek Village 208-726-1776: The Valley's home of fine dining. Specializing in fresh seafood, prime meats and game. Wine Spectator's award-winning wine list. Wine bar features premium wines by the glass and full dinner menu. Open year-round, dinner served from 6 pm. $20 - $40. Reservations appreciated.
Pioneer Saloon 308 Main St, Ketchum 208-726-3139: A Ketchum tradition featuring hearty steaks and prime rib, fresh seafood, meaty ribs, full bar, wine and beer. "If you haven't been to the Pioneer Saloon, you haven't been to Ketchum." www.pioneersaloon.com $20 - $40.
Riccabona’s 380 1st Ave N, Ketchum 208-726-1166: An intimate restaurant located in a historic log cabin with elegant and romantic interior. Specializing in Mediterranean cuisine, fine wine and superb service! Lunch and dinner service with seasonal patio dining. $20 - $50. Reservations appreciated.
Trail Creek Cabin Two miles past Sun Valley Lodge on Trail Creek 208-622-2800: Warm and cozy in the winter, cool and inviting in the summer. A Sun Valley tradition since 1937 for visitors in search of a unique and exquisite dining experience. Breathtaking sunsets, 3 new outdoor decks. Lunch, dinner and full bar service. $20 -$40. Reservations are recommended.
The Vintage Restaurant 231 ½ Leadville Avenue, Ketchum 208-726-9595: Renowned for its rustic elegance, including impeccably prepared and presented cuisine with a sophisticated flair that reflects the untamed beauty of the West. Fresh, in-season ingredients, local flavors, heirloom vegetables, and friendly atmosphere make Vintage the ultimate place to savor a meal after a hard day on the challenging slopes of Sun Valley. $20 - $50. Reservations are recommended.
Sushi on Second Second and Main, Ketchum 208-726-5181: Voted the valley’s best restaurant for sushi and seafood. Come and experience why Bon Appetite magazine wrote, “Sushi on Second ... the best sushi I’ve had in years!” Our seafood is supplied fresh daily by Idaho Seafood. Enjoy our nightly specials, dinners, steaks, tempura, salads, noodles, appetizers, teriyaki, premium sake, beer & wine. 20-seat sushi bar, 2 private tatami rooms plus much more! $20 - $40. Reservations are recommended.

Worth the Drive

CK's Real Food 320 South Main Street, Hailey 208-788-1223: Come join the Kastler family: Chris, Rebecca, Gavin, Simone, Mike Weber and their wonderful staff for the Real Food experience. CK's is a casual fine dining experience in Hailey, Idaho serving globally inspired local, organic, seasonal and sustainable fair. $20 -$40 . Reservations are recommended.

Ketchum Casual

CIRO restaurant & wine bar 230 Walnut Avenue Mall, Ketchum 208-727-1800: The perfect gathering place for friends & family. Casual, sophisticated modern alpine design. Open kitchen, wood burning oven, cozy wine bar, & garden dining - great views of Baldy! Simple, seasonal food, organic & natural products. Daily specials, crisp Neapolitan pizza, meats, seafood, pasta, entrée salads, soup, Panini sandwiches... Eclectic wine selection: 35+ by the glass, 90+ by the bottle; organic beer. Open Lunch & Dinner Mon-Sat: 11:30 am-9:30 pm & Sun: 5:30-9:30pm. $25 - $40. Reservations and carryout.
Osaka Sushi 360 East Ave N in the Courtyard 208-726-6999: Lunch, dinner, take-out, catering. Sushi, sashimi, tempura, sukiyaki, teriyaki. Best sushi for lunch. Bento boxes are a great value. $10 - $40.
The Roosevelt Tavern 280 N. Main Street, Ketchum 208-726-0051: Warm, friendly and always delicious, The Roosevelt Tavern & Grille is the place for lunch, the place for cocktails & the place for a great dinner! Grilled, free-range meats & poultry, fresh seafood, Idaho trout & lamb, Tuscan-style pizzas, creative salads, healthy pastas & more. Full bar, eclectic wine list & wide selection of northwest micro-brews. The rooftop deck is the best in town! $10 - $25. Reservations accepted.
Sawtooth Club 231 N Main, Ketchum 208-726-5233: Voted by locals as the “Valley’s Best Overall Restaurant” and “Valley’s Best Bar.” Sizzling steaks, chops & ribs, fresh mesquite-grilled seafood, free range chicken & duck, unique pasta dishes, grilled rack of lamb, salads and much more. Cocktails & lighter fare served around the cozy fireplace in our classic western bar. Award-winning wine list. Outdoor dining available. $10 - $25. Reservations accepted.
Cristina's Restaurant & Bakery 520 2nd St E, Ketchum 208-726-4499: Simple good food. Breakfast, lunch, Sunday brunch. Bakery, take-out available. Occasional dinners. Open 7am-5:30 pm M-Sa. Sunday brunch 9am-3pm. Call for private dinner parties. $10 - $25. Reservations encouraged.
Perry's 131 West 4th St, Ketchum 208-726-7703: Great breakfasts and lunches! New grill menu! Coffee and espresso drinks. Fresh-baked daily sweet treats and breads! Call for take-out on everything we make. See our complete menu in ‘Names and Numbers’. Catering services available. We're wired with Wi-Fi! 7 am-5 pm daily. $10 - $25.
Akasha Organics 160 N Main St in Chapter One Bookstore 208-726-4777: High-energy Food Café and Juice Bar. Idaho's only organic café and juice bar. Offering salads, soups, grain plates, vegan sandwiches, desserts, daily specials, high-energy snacks, organic produce, supplements, plus organic bulk nuts, grains, and dried fruit. $10 - $25.
Baci Italian Café and Wine Bar 200 S Main St in Trail Creek Village 208-726-8384: Ketchum's hot spot for casual Italian dining and meeting friends. Our beautiful wine bar offers over 30 wines by the glass specializing in wines from Italy, Spain and France. Menu features fresh pasta, pizzas and salads with nightly specials of prime meats and fish. Open nightly, year-round. $15 - $30. Reservations appreciated.
Sun Valley Wine Company 360 Leadville Ave N, Ketchum 208-726-2442: 360 Leadville Ave N, Ketchum—Large selection of wines, champagnes and beers by the glass, bottle or case. Light meals and appetizers around the fireplace or on the deck. Wine, gifts/accessories. FREE DELIVERY. Open M-Sa 10 am-10 pm and Su 12 pm-7 pm. $10 -$30.

Day Lodges

Warm Springs 208-622-6361
Seattle Ridge 208-622-6287
River Run 208-622-2133
Carol’s Dollar Mountain Lodge 208-622-2241: Sun Valley Company day lodges all have excellent restaurants. Skiers can settle down to a lunch of prime rib, salmon, stone-fired pizza and many other delights, all while enjoying panoramic views. $10 - $30.
The Roundhouse 208-622-2371: Built in 1939, is the first day lodge on Bald Mt. Midway up on the River Run side, this restaurant welcomes non-skiers as well who can buy a "foot traffic" pass and enjoy the food, friends and views—lunch only. $20 - $40. Reservations recommended.

Nightlife

Whiskey Jacques 251 North Main Street in Ketchum, Idaho: Open 4pm till 2 am 7 days a week Bands and DJ's generally play from 10 pm until 1:30 am. Happy hour 4 pm till 7 pm., half price drafts, $2.50 well drinks. $4.00 for each of the following: 1/4 pound burgers, nachos and wings. Free pitcher of beer with any large pizza.
The Duchin Lounge 1st Floor of the Sun Valley Lodge 208-622-2145: The Duchin Lounge is located off the Sun Valley Lodge lobby and has always been a favorite spot for socializing and dancing to live après ski and evening entertainment. Open daily from 11:30 am to 2:00 am, seasonal specialty drinks like the Duchin Lounge "HBR" (hot buttered rum) are served. Affectionately call the Do Da room by locals.
Cavallino Lounge 380 N. Leadville Ave.: Cavallino Lounge is a classic cocktail lounge in the heart of the Ketchum/Sun Valley area. Courteous service, knowledgeable bartenders, and delicious drinks in a stylish (but comfortable) setting. This swank new martini bar has become the new hot spot in town. Opens 5:30 Tuesday thru Saturday.
The Cellar Pub 400 Sun Valley Rd E 208-622-3832: The Cellar Pub serves the best pub food in the Sun Valley Ketchum area. From traditional fare such as Fish & Chips to original dishes such as our Pub Panini’s, we have something for everyone in your party. We have a full bar and feature a great selection of draft beer and fine wines. Open 5 pm, every day. Serving food 5:30 – 10 pm