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Candle in the Woods, Athol, ID

Candle in the Woods

4.9
4.9
369 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary French / American
5751 East Highway 54, Athol, ID 83801

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Gournet wine and dinner experiences for discerning clientele.
12-14 course prix fixe dining experience, each course paired with wine from our award wining cellar.
Recipient of the prestigious North Idaho Life 5 Star Dining experience award (only 2nd ever presented)
Recipient of Spokane Culinary Guild "Best Private Dining" award
Winner People's Choice Chef's Battle Northwest
Winner Judge's Choice and People's Choice award - North Idaho Culinary Competition
Enjoy time in our Game room or near the fire pits in our outside patio in between courses - we welcome you to what has been described as one of the best dining experiences in the world.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French / American, Italian, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Thu–Sun 6:00 pm–6:15 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Connor Adlard
  • Catering
    We do catering for groups from 8 - 200, based around your needs and budget!
  • Private party facilities
    We do private parties for groups up to 22 for dinner.
  • Neighborhood
    Coeur d'Alene
  • Cross street
    5751E. Highway 54
  • Parking details
    We have onsite parking as well as an available limo service.
  • Entertainment
    We have entertainment for select events! Please contact us for details.
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine
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What 369 people are saying

Candle in the Woods reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 5Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Idaho

    Best Food

  • Idaho

    Best Service

  • Idaho

    Best Ambiance

  • Idaho

    Innovative

  • Idaho

    Good for groups

  • Idaho

    Great for fine wines

369 Reviews
  1. Eric

    Seattle1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The tasting menu was very well designed and executed. The wine pairings were on point. The interaction of the staff with each other and the chef/owner made it super fun. We sat together at a large table and interaction among the guests was encouraged and made it a memorable experience. We will definitely do this again. And now they do a Sunday brunch. Gonna have to try that next!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience was absolutely wonderful. It was for our anniversary and we couldn't be more happy about the experience. We knew what the per person cost would be. I was not disappointed at all. The folks that joined us were strangers when we met but became first name acquaintances during the meal. That made it all the more enjoyable. The meal was a multi-course experience we could not find anywhere else. The closest comparison might be Cafe Juanita in Kirkland, WA. Been to both and give the nod to Candle.

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  3. Tricia

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a very unique experience! I love the staff and stories! I highly recommend this experience! Food was amazingly delicious!

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  4. Craig

    Boise1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Candle in the Woods is the best dining experience I have ever had. From beginning to end the entire night was very well orchestrated from the food to the music and especially the staff. Truly amazing.

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  5. Duane

    Seattle1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A wonderful experience with unique & delicious food/wine pairings.

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  6. Kelso

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderful experience! This was our third time going in the last 5 or 6 years, and the new owner, Connor, really stepped up and delivered! Don't get me wrong, the experience under previous management was spectacular, but Conner has really polished everything, from the presentation of the meals to the stories in between every course, giving it a much smoother and more professional flavor. Having many of the staff members coming out to share their own passions for each individual dish definitely made everything taste better! Everything was fantastic, and we WILL be back again! Thank you, Connor, and your wonderful staff!

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  7. Andre

    Boise1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    this was a fun experience, and a special night out with my wife. i really enjoyed the staff, and bonding with our table mates. from start to finish, this was a fun, relaxed evening.

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  8. Stephania

    Seattle1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience and delicious entrees with great wine pairings.

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  9. Natalie

    Seattle2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every food dish was amazing. All the wine pairings were perfect with each dish. Table setting was beautiful. There are 2 breaks throughout the meal to go to game room or go outside on patio and prepare for next meal. Very interactive with owner/chef Conner. I got a text the week of to ask about drinks and any allergies which i thought was so unique and wonderful to ensure our experience was perfect. And it was. Will definitely return.

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  10. renee VIP

    Seattle3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite places! Candle in the Woods doesn't just provide dinner, it gives you a full dining experience. Highly recommended for any special occasion!

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Candle in the Woods is rated 4.9 stars by 369 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
Google Map for Candle in the Woods

5751 East Highway 54, Athol, ID 83801

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    5751E. Highway 54
  • Neighborhood
    Coeur d'Alene
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Thu–Sun 6:00 pm–6:15 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French / American, Italian, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    We have onsite parking as well as an available limo service.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Connor Adlard
  • Entertainment
    We have entertainment for select events! Please contact us for details.
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine
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