Gretchen's

Name: Gretchen's
Address: 1 Sun Valley Road, Sun Valley, ID, United States, 83353
Telephone: (208) 622-2144
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

196 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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Adjacent to the Sun Valley Lodge lobby, Gretchen's and The Duchin Lounge provide an exceptional dining experience. Breakfast served in Gretchen's 7AM to 11 AM, Lunch served in The Duchin Lounge 11 AM to 5 PM, no reservations required, and Dinner served from 5 PM to 9 PM. Hope to see you soon!

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 29, 2023

7:00 PM

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(208) 622-2144
Website
http://www.sunvalley.com/dining/gretchens/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
1 Sun Valley Road, Sun Valley, ID 83353
Neighborhood
Sun Valley
Parking details
Valet parking available, if desired.
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Steel Cut Oats$15.00
brown sugar, idaho honey butter, cinnamon, pecans
Classic Parfait$16.00
konditorei granola, fresh berries, herbs
Avocado Toast$20.00
ancho chili, sunflower sprouts, pickled red onion, everything seasoning
Nova Lox Salmon$23.00
dill cream cheese, capers, pickled red onion, choice of plain or everything bagel
Buttermilk Pancakes$19.00
two cakes, choice of applewood bacon or sage sausage links
Traditional Benedict$26.00
two poached eggs, heritage carving ham, idaho russet potato hashbrowns, hollandaise
Crab & Avocado Benedict$32.00
crab cake, idaho russet potato hashbrowns, hollandaise, piquillo vinaigrette
Huevos Rancheros$24.00
two eggs any style, hatch green chilis, avocado, black beans, beehive cheddar, blue corn tostada

Gretchen's Classics

choice of toast or biscuit

All American Breakfast$23.00
two eggs any style with toast or biscuit, choice of applewood bacon or maple sage sausage links, idaho russet potato hashbrowns
Florentine Omelet$22.00
heirloom tomato, spinach, crimini mushroom, ny white cheddar, idaho russet potato hashbrowns
Denver Omelet$22.00
sautéed bell pepper, onion & ham, pepper jack, idaho russet potato hashbrowns
Stanley Omelet$23.00
ham, bacon, sausage, white cheddar, idaho russet potato hashbrowns
Kale & Brussels Sprout Hash$23.00
two eggs any style, pecans, caramelized shallot, leek, sweet potato
Carnivore$24.00
two eggs any style, applewood bacon, maple sage sausage links, ham, cheddar
Heirloom Tomato & Basil$23.00
two eggs any style, spinach, mushroom, bell pepper, hollandaise

Sides

Two Eggs any Style$8.00
Bacon$9.00
Maple Sausage Links$9.00
Idaho Russet Potato Hashbrowns$6.00
Pancake$7.00
Toast or Gluten Free Toast$4.00
Plain or Everything Bagel with Cream Cheese$10.00

Beverages

Daily Fresh Pressed Orange Juice$10.00
Grapefruit Juice$4.50
Apple, V8, or Cranberry Juice$4.50
Coconut Water$5.50
Organic Ethiopian Yirgacheffe$4.50
Smith Hot Teas$4.50
Espresso$4.50
Latte or Cappuccino$5.50
Chai Tea Latte$5.50
Hot Apple Cider$4.50
Café Mocha$6.00
Hot Chocolate$5.00

What 196 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Idaho
Healthy

196 Reviews

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WRFMeridian
Boise
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food was good, and the service was excellent. We will definitely eat here next time we are in Sun Valley.
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Richard
Boise
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Warm and cordial setting. Service excellent and plenty of offers fir coffee refill. Portions were generous but not overwhelming. A wonderful breakfast offering to start the day.
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KarenP
Seattle
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
this is a excellent place to get great food and service.I will be back next year.
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ICEQUEEN
New York Area
12 reviews
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on August 15, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience4
Outside dining in August. Atmosphere was nice. Service was OK. Menu was somewhat limited. Additionally, some of the food we ordered was not very fresh and we had to send it back
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SunvalleyJ
Boise
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is one of the more spectacular places to have lunch in Sun Valley. The flowers are beautiful and watching the ice skaters perform is magical.
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LarryB
New York Area
15 reviews
vip
3.0
15 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
Food as OK, service OK, noisy ambience (there was a girls ice skating competition going on). I've had much better food and a better dining experience when I've dined at Gretchen's in the past.
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ScottI
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 22, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience5
The location was wonderful and watching figure skaters practice on the recently finished outdoor skating rink was entertaining. Sadly, the service lacked our expectations and we weren’t being overly critical about anything. The food was average at best; yet, the Elk chili was very good - only no crackers offered with the chili?? Customer traffic was moderate to light and yet it still took 40 minutes to serve a simple lunch. Refills on drinks was a challenge and unfortunately shouldn’t have been. A decent lunch and it will be a memory for sure.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2023
overall1food1service5ambience2
The only helpful and nice thing happened in that dinner was our waitress, other than that everything was awful from the one brought the foods to the manager of the restaurant. We had to wait 40 mins for the food to bring out and they were cold. We asked the steak and the burger to be medium-rare and they came out as medium to well-done.
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OpenTable Diner
Boise
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and the food was amazing. You can’t beat the ambiance of the Sun Valley Lodge.
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JeanneB
Boise
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience5
The whole staff was very friendly and knowledgeable.
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AlisonF
Boise
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall3food4service2ambience4
The food was good although the eggs on the Benedict were over cooked, and we sent them back. Unfortunately, the service was really poor, especially considering the resort status of the hotel. Our server was mostly nowhere to be seen, and we had to ask other servers/staff to refill coffee and water, bring more syrup, order a mimosa (which never arrived), etc. Service means a lot in a supposedly upscale restaurant, and this meal didn’t meet up to those expectations. The other servers/staff did seem more competent and attentive, so it might have just been an issue with our server.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful meal and service. We dined a bit early so the restaurant was quiet.
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DebraD
Boise
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2023
overall4food4service2ambience4
Very pleasant setting. We had ordered a starter for the table, did not arrive. Long wait for the food to arrive, even though the restaurant only had 2 other tables. The food was tasty and the desserts delicious.
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JerseyShoreBrian
Philadelphia
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent meal, trout dinner for me and salmon dinner for my wife. At the Sun Valley Lodge.
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SarahB
Melbourne
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 27, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Excellent service and great food. We were a group of seven and were well looked after. Highly recommended.
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Fantastic
Los Angeles
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food had been amazing 4-times in a row. Amazing nix of flavors.
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SVLocal
Boise
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
As long term residents of Sun Valley, we took our out-of-town guests to Gretchens. We were delighted with the food, service and the great ambience of the Sun Valley Lodge. We ran into other locals who were equally delighted. We won't wait for out-of-town guests to have dinner there again.
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Snowcone
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 13, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
Waitress was very good but we were rushed through our meal. Main served before our appetizers were done. Servers hovering over wanting to take plates before you even took your hand off your fork. And it was very pricey
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Lisa
San Francisco
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience3
Unfortunately our dinner enjoyment was interrupted by a very noisy table of loud children who's parents must not have recommended inside voices. The brussel sprout appetizer was exceptional, but the Sablefish daily special and the trout meal were not remarkable, in fact quite mediocre. Last year you had a curry soup main course that was excellent..please bring it back!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall3food2service5ambience3
This place is extremely overpriced for what you get. The dish my husband ordered was steak with beet pasta. For 50.00 there was barely enough meat on his plate and the pasta was tasteless. Dinner got 2 was $168.00. No alcohol drinks. There are other places in town that offer more variety, better tasting food at a more reasonable price. We will not be going back.
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Keithj
Washington DC
19 reviews
2.0
19 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2023
overall2food3service1ambience2
Terrible service. No one bothered to see use when we arrived. Waited over 10 minutes for a waiter. Had to talk to the manager. When he came over took our order and never saw him again. Very poor service for the cost of the place. I would avoid it. I never leave bad reviews I just don't return but this had to be mentioned.
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JonM
Boise
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Valentine’s Day
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful birthday celebration. From the moment we arrived our server was attentive to all our needs. Thank you for a great experience.
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KeriS
Salt Lake City
23 reviews
3.0
23 reviews
Dined on February 10, 2023
overall3food2service4ambience2
Very limited menu. Food was ok.
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RyanA
Boise
65 reviews
vip
5.0
65 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful meal. Great cuts of ahi in the winter is such a treat. Fish and chips are great.
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Mudbone
Boise
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, a beautiful resort, excellent service.
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RichardS
Chicago
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service high food quantity
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WilliamB
San Francisco
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
This restaurant is really busy in the lobby and doesn’t really seem to have anything going on. The service is ok, a bit uneven. Nothing really special.
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RobL
Montana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 5, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Slow but worth the wait. Excellent food. Great atmosphere
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LLBB
San Francisco
43 reviews
vip
3.0
43 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience4
Uninspired menu. Slow service. Nice but slow. Understaffed. So few choices at Sun Valley these days.
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ChristineL
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 4, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
The ambience in the lodge is fantastic this time of year. The place was very busy thus the food came out slow however the staff was very friendly and kind. Food was excellent- all items we ordered especially the elk chili. Definitely will be back.
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indygid
Chicago
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience4
Service was quite good even though I could tell our server was stressed. Food was ok.
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JZ25
San Francisco
14 reviews
vip
2.0
14 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall2food3service4ambience2
Pretty bland spot. Ok food. Drab interior with poor lighting - it would be so much more pleasant if they improved the light. Feels like you’re eating in a cave. Service was perfectly good
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letseatout
Philadelphia
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 27, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
We went very early. Very roomy. Food very good and the waitress was wonderful.
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Layne
Los Angeles
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience4
Good atmosphere, good service, food is generally good, but not memorable.
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Septamom
Boise
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience4
I was extremely disappointed in the quality of the food. This was not our first time at Gretchens, and we are used to a much higher quality. It was the worst steak I've had. The cook was over, the meat was dry and under seasoned. The vegetable hash would have been perfection if it hadn't been served cold. The service and atmosphere were wonderful and as expected. I did not complain about the food because I didn't want to embarrass the server. I hope Sun Valley works on improving the quality and consistency of their food in the future.
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Meghan
Boise
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 6, 2022
overall2food2service4ambience2
Our server was very nice and attentive, but the food was extremely overpriced and underwhelming.
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HotDogSkiwear
Boise
52 reviews
vip
5.0
52 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great dinner at Gretchen's. Our server, Olga was fantastic. Delicious steak special, the 9oz glass of wine for $29 seemed high.
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OpenTable Diner
Denver
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was our granddaughter’s birthday and we were treated to a special occasion. The food was delicious and the cake and ice cream yummy!
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CarsonW
Las Vegas
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on October 16, 2022
overall1food3service1ambience5
The service was absolutely horrible. Our waitress was extremely rude and would not check on us for big periods of time. For how beautiful the hotel and this restaurant is I was shocked by the service. Very disappointing.
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FAQs

Gretchen's is rated 4.5 stars by 196 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

Sep 29, 2023

7:00 PM

1 Sun Valley Road, Sun Valley, ID 83353

Additional information

Neighborhood
Sun Valley
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet parking available, if desired.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.sunvalley.com/dining/gretchens/
Phone number
(208) 622-2144

Gretchen's

Make a reservation

Additional information

Gretchen's Favorites

Steel Cut Oats$15.00

Classic Parfait$16.00

Avocado Toast$20.00

Nova Lox Salmon$23.00

Buttermilk Pancakes$19.00

Traditional Benedict$26.00

Crab & Avocado Benedict$32.00

Huevos Rancheros$24.00

Gretchen's Classics

All American Breakfast$23.00

Florentine Omelet$22.00

Denver Omelet$22.00

Stanley Omelet$23.00

Kale & Brussels Sprout Hash$23.00

Carnivore$24.00

Heirloom Tomato & Basil$23.00

Sides

Two Eggs any Style$8.00

Bacon$9.00

Maple Sausage Links$9.00

Idaho Russet Potato Hashbrowns$6.00

Pancake$7.00

Toast or Gluten Free Toast$4.00

Plain or Everything Bagel with Cream Cheese$10.00

Beverages

Daily Fresh Pressed Orange Juice$10.00

Grapefruit Juice$4.50

Apple, V8, or Cranberry Juice$4.50

Coconut Water$5.50

Organic Ethiopian Yirgacheffe$4.50

Smith Hot Teas$4.50

Espresso$4.50

Latte or Cappuccino$5.50

Chai Tea Latte$5.50

Hot Apple Cider$4.50

Café Mocha$6.00

Hot Chocolate$5.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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