Elkins Resort on Priest Lake

Name: Elkins Resort on Priest Lake
Address: 404 Elkins Road, Nordman, ID, United States, 83848
Telephone: (208) 443-2432
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

219 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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Elkins Resorts head Chef, Graham Byxbee, is renowned for his delicious creations that look as good as they taste! Experience our signature herb and parmesan Halibut or our famous 32 oz Prime bone-in Tomahawk steak. We serve the highest quality cuts of meat and fish prepared with colorful, savory sauces to bring you a dining experience that you will surely rave about.
Reservations for inside main dining area only. Outdoor dining is first come, first serve.

Open breakfast, lunch and dinner, in the summer months we invite you to relax by the lake with a meal or one of our famous Huckleberry Daiquiris. The lodge and Trapper Creek Lounge offer free wireless internet, 3 flat screen TV’s, air conditioning and a commanding view of Priest Lake and Chimney Rock. July and August offers Sunday Night movies on the lawn.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 3, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 8:30 am–11:30 am Bar Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:30 am–9:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(208) 443-2432
Website
http://www.elkinsresort.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Graham Byxbee
Private party facilities
Elkins Resort hosts private events for weddings, family reunions and company retreats.

Location
404 Elkins Road, Nordman, ID 83848
Neighborhood
Spokane
Cross street
Reeder Bay Road
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine

Blackened Prawns$15.00
cheddar grit cake, andouille remoulade, blistered tomato, fried leek
Cilantro Hummus$13.00
grilled heirloom carrot, marinated feta, golden raisin, sesame lavash
Stuffed Hungarian Peppers$15.00
creamy fennel sausage, rock shrimp, tarragon, grilled baguette
Morel Mushrooms$16.00
warm pita, roasted garlic red pepper spread
Pan Fried Brussel Sprouts$12.00
nutritional yeast, shaved manchego, port wine gastrique
Pepper Steak Strips
marinated flat iron, mushrooms, Elkins famous cracked pepper sauce
- 5 oz$18.00
- 10 oz$28.00
Fig, Pear and Gorgonzola Flatbread$19.00
truffled arugula, white balsamic reduction

Salads

Baby Kale$10.00
bosc pear, cougar gold white cheddar, bacon, toasted hazelnut, poppyseed vinaigrette
Arugula$10.00
fresh mozzarella, genoa salami, tomato, pickled shallot, toasted pepitas, citrus vinaigrette
Caesar$8.00
crisp romaine, house made croutons, parmesan reggiano
House$6.00
mixed greens, croutons, your choice of dressing

Specialties

Teres Major$35.00
fingerling potato, braised pearl onion, cauliflower puree, smoked pomegranate demi glace
Copper River Salmon$39.00
sherry greens, bacon lardon, roasted heirloom potato, green apple and parsnip gremolata; hand caught exclusively for Elkins Resort
Potato Gnocchi$23.00
braised beet, toasted pistachio, blood orange, creamy goat cheese bechamel
Grilled Cauliflower Al Pastor$21.00
pineapple butter, romesco, caramelized cashew, chimichurri
Lodge Smoked Chicken$25.00
bordeaux cherry and mushroom pesto, rosemary browned butter; smoked with priest lake birch and mesquite
Seafood Risotto$32.00
copper river salmon, wild alaskan halibut and shrimp, fresh herbs, creamy tomato risotto
Chicken N Waffle$21.00
buttermilk fried chicken, belgian waffle, ancho infused maple syrup, fresh thyme
Elkins Burger$22.00
roasted poblano, american cheese, morel mushrooms, bacon jam

Icons

New York steaks served with your choice of: smoked garlic butter, Elkins famous cracked pepper sauce, blue cheese herb butter; morel cognac cream sauce $10, grilled shrimp scampi $7

The Tomahawk$98.00
32 oz prime bone in ribeye; limited availability nightly; can be reserved 24 hours in advance
Wild Alaskan Halibut$39.00
oven roasted, seasoned breadcrumbs, lemon basil beurre blanc; Hand caught exclusively for Elkins Resort
12oz New York Pepper Steak Cab®$41.00
Certified Angus Beef® Elkins famous cracked pepper sauce
12 oz New York Strip$41.00
Certified Angus Beef®

Wines by the Glass

Elkins Reeder Bay Chardonnay$7.50
Raeburn Chardonnay$13.50
Waterbrook Pinot Gris$9.50
Bogle Sauvignon Blanc$9.50
Julia's Rosé$12.50
Elkins Resort Reeder Bay Red$9.50
Bruno Va Piano Cabernet$12.50
Fidelitas Cabernet$14.50
Angeline Pinot Noir$9.50
Prosecco$10.50

What 219 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Seattle / Eastern Washington
American
Spokane
Best Overall
Spokane
Best Food
Spokane
Best Service
Spokane
Best Ambiance
Spokane
Best Value
Spokane
Great for brunch
Spokane
Good for groups
Spokane
Hot spot
Spokane
Neighborhood gem
Spokane
Great for fine wines
Spokane
Great for outdoor dining
Spokane
Romantic
Spokane
Good for special occasions
Spokane
Lively

219 Reviews

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AlanB
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 13, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Lovely setting on the edge of the marina & bay with spectacular views of the mountains. We loved the cozy ambiance of the restaurant with the historic cabin feel. The food was really good, started with morels and had halibut & new york steak with pepper sauce. The service was excellent, from timing on courses to friendly attitudes. Loved the whole experience and we look forward to future visits.
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ToniT
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food & atmosphere are top notch! Sitting & enjoying the lake view was spectacular. The food is pretty expensive but worth it. My husband had the filet special & loved it. We’ll be back!!!
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ChrisB
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Super busy night, so lots of noise from happy patrons. Service and food was fantastic, as always
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JonW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, service, and staff! Such a great place!
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CheriB
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were celebrating our anniversary and were seated in the perfect corner table by the window. Our server Kaylee was fantastic and so was the food. (We had the black cod special and the pork tenderloin). Of course we had to finish with the huckleberry crisp which was delicious as always. Thank you so much Elkins for a lovely evening!
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billster6809
Seattle
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We boated in for a 4:45 dinner reservation for 5. We arrived at 3; theyhad no problem lem moving our time to 4:30, when dining opens. Meanwhile, we decided to sit out on the lawn on the 81 degree afternoon. There was a waiting list. The staff said it would be a out 30 min, but it ended up being much less. Service was efficient and friendly, appetizers were the right size with a great selection. Most of us had a few of their huckleberry press drinks. As a lightweight, I'm fairly confident they were weak, since I felt no effects after 3 and no food. Tasty anyway. Dinner was outstanding for everyone. Definitely a pricey place, but considering the location, not irrational. Would definitely visit again!
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Tara
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The special(s) were amazing! And the staff went over and above to accommodate us on our special night out when we had friends join us last minute. Then they had such a great time they stayed for an impromptu date night!! I can’t thank y’all enough!!!!
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MikeO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The waitress was out standing with regards to the timing of our meal courses, none of them overlapped!
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Foodie
Seattle
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Elkins is absolutely our favorite dining experience. Great food. Great staff. Always a fun time.
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JennaK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food here is phenomenal! We stayed here for a week and ate dinner at the restaurant almost every night. Every dish I tried was so good. The restaurant is one of the reasons we stay here!
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jingelso
Seattle
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We've been to Elkins many times over the last 10y and it's only gotten better! The lawn area is beautiful. There's a park area for kids and easy access bar! Win win.
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SidneyB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellently flavored cuisine coupled with magnificent views of surrounding mountains and lake made our 42-anniversary dinner memorable. The quality of food and presentation without the black tie. Wow they really knocked it out of the park for me.
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Dragonmom
Tahoe
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything we tasted was wonderful! Fresh and delicious. Staff is friendly and accommodating. We enjoyed several meals during our stay and all were memorable.
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ERIKP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were pleasantly surprised by the new modernized menu and exceptional food. The service was better than we expected too. Morel mushroom app was so good i came back a few days later and got it again. Lobster on the side went well on our pizza and with our bread. Pricing was lower than expected and quality was higher than expected.
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ChrisB
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic as always, food was terrific and the service was outstanding
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SherryC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and drinks were amazing as ever. Our waitress Cassidy was great. She was on top of everything and staggered our food perfectly.
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Truly a wonderful experience. The chef is a culinary expert and no matter what you order you will be pleased. You can tell time and effort by the kitchen team are put into every dish, celebrating each ingredient on your plate. The wait staff are smiley and fun to make your night even more special. Thank you!
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TheMster
New York Area
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server Cassidy was wonderful. Super attentive and welcoming. The cod special was wonderful and as always the huckleberry crisps didn’t disappoint.
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Marion
San Francisco
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food in an absolutely beautiful location. Kudos to the chef and Elkins Resort staff.
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Chris
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was amazing. Elkins Black Pepper Sauce on the New York Strip was outstanding. Our waiter was amazing and told us very interesting stories of how he came to Priest Lake in search to gold pan and made our dinner that much more memorable. I wish I remembered his name but he was awesome! Will be coming back
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MaureenS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The encrusted halibut was delicious. Cooked to perfection! Tried to make another reservation the next night since everything was so wonderful but they were full up. Will come again soon.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Portland
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
Great experience, as usual! The food was very good- only suggestion is to make the pork ribeye a lot less salty. And leave the wine list until we have a chance to order a bottle with dinner :)
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Punisher724
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Staff and food was awesome, the view was amazing. The tenderloin steak cut like butter, amazing!!!
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JeffN
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had the pork rib eye and it was one of the best things I have ever eaten. It was tender and juicy and flavorful to say the least. I loved every bite and I want to eat that dinner again. My wife loved her pasta and we both relished the fresh cooked huckleberry crisp. It was truly a sumptuous dinner and a wonderful time at Priest lake's finest restaurant. Well done Elkins and Chef Graham. Sincerely Jeff nadeau
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was good. Food was great. We had the pork and the halibut and was presented well and delicious. Huckleberry Cocktails were fun and yummy.
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RonL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our 44th wedding anniversary dinner. Had pepper steak sauce back when we dated. We heard that this was close to what we had 47 year ago in S.E Washington State. We were not disappointed. The view out over the lake was perfect. Staff was great. Thank you Elkins Resort.
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ChrisB
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome food, great service. Can’t beat Elkins or the view.
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Larrelli
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
We decided to drive up to Priest Lake on a lark. I arbitrarily made reservations at Elkins Resort and off we went. After a day of site seeing around Sandpoint and Priest River we headed on up to Elkins for dinner and were simply blown away. It was noisy because there were a lot of people there but we could hear each other just fine. The food was stunning. We had the seafood étouffeé and the smoked chicken breast which were both delicious. The bananas doulce de leche was delicious and presented in a wildly creative way with a neat kind of smokes on the side. The youthful staff made us feel old but very, very welcome. Great experience.
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BradB
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 7, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
The food and service was delightful. The restaurant is a few hundred feet from the lake, but the view is still beautiful. Pricing is as you might expect for the quality of food and the location, but it's not a weekly destination for us so we "splurged" a bit.
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RayS
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 4, 2023
overall3food1service2ambience4
Garlic allergy made me sick even though they knew. Waitress forgot wine. Charges on the bill were mistaken. Too noisy to converse. Wife’s birthday dinner was ruined.
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HeatherL
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 2, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience2
Menu was limited and over priced for half the food that was on the menu. Burgers had no flavor and were greasy. Chicken and waffles was even less impressive.
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RobertM
San Diego
35 reviews
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on June 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing! The halibut was perfect, as was the rack of lamb. The whole experience could not have been more perfect.
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RoxAnnS
Seattle
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Rack Lamb best ever had Alaskan Halibut exceptional Server was awesome Location on the lake breath taking Can’t wait to go back very soon
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MonicaR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food, service and views were incredible! We would highly recommend them!
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EA12345
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a wonderful dinner in every way. Great service, great view and great food. Thank you for a very nice evening. We look forward to coming back again soon.
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MichaelD
Seattle
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2023
overall5food5service3ambience4
We love to revisit Elkins every year! There is something great about having a consistent, dependable, predictable dining experience. The chef has been there for awhile and, we think, he makes their best peppercorn sauce in the Pacific NW! The Manhattans are great, although they seem to fill the martini glass a little lower each year. Oh well! We are happy to splurge for a few when we visit. We love Elkins!
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MicheleR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The chef is truly amazing. The flavor of the dishes was spectacular!!!!
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JenD
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had their Mothers Day brunch and it was amazing. The food was so fresh. We love Elkins as is. We’ve never had a bad meal there.
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BrianK
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
New menu changes were amazing and Chef Byxbee outdid himself once more. New banana desert was da bomb!!
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jennifer
Seattle
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
This was our first spring trip to Elkins, and the food did not disappoint! We will come back as often as possible this summer!
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Elkins Resort on Priest Lake is rated 4.8 stars by 219 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 3, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Google Map for Elkins Resort on Priest Lake

404 Elkins Road, Nordman, ID 83848

Additional information

Cross street
Reeder Bay Road
Neighborhood
Spokane
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 8:30 am–11:30 am Bar Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:30 am–9:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Graham Byxbee
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine

Website
http://www.elkinsresort.com/
Phone number
(208) 443-2432
Private party facilities
Elkins Resort hosts private events for weddings, family reunions and company retreats.

Elkins Resort on Priest Lake

Make a reservation

Additional information

Appetizer

Blackened Prawns$15.00

Cilantro Hummus$13.00

Stuffed Hungarian Peppers$15.00

Morel Mushrooms$16.00

Pan Fried Brussel Sprouts$12.00

Pepper Steak Strips

Fig, Pear and Gorgonzola Flatbread$19.00

Salads

Baby Kale$10.00

Arugula$10.00

Caesar$8.00

House$6.00

Specialties

Teres Major$35.00

Copper River Salmon$39.00

Potato Gnocchi$23.00

Grilled Cauliflower Al Pastor$21.00

Lodge Smoked Chicken$25.00

Seafood Risotto$32.00

Chicken N Waffle$21.00

Elkins Burger$22.00

Icons

The Tomahawk$98.00

Wild Alaskan Halibut$39.00

12oz New York Pepper Steak Cab®$41.00

12 oz New York Strip$41.00

Wines by the Glass

Elkins Reeder Bay Chardonnay$7.50

Raeburn Chardonnay$13.50

Waterbrook Pinot Gris$9.50

Bogle Sauvignon Blanc$9.50

Julia's Rosé$12.50

Elkins Resort Reeder Bay Red$9.50

Bruno Va Piano Cabernet$12.50

Fidelitas Cabernet$14.50

Angeline Pinot Noir$9.50

Prosecco$10.50

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Screening

FAQs

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Is Elkins Resort on Priest Lake currently accepting reservations?

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