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Drift Lakeside Kitchen and Bar, Hope, ID

Drift Lakeside Kitchen and Bar

4.7
4.7
55 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
New-American casual fine dining featuring stunning lakeside views and consciously sourced and foraged fare from local markets.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Experiences are available.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Thu–Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (208) 597-7259
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Josh Dorrell
  • Neighborhood
    Hope
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Fullerton Wine Dinner

    $150.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Oct 7, 2023 only
    Seven course experience. Tasting menu of Fullerton's pinots and Chef's pairings.

What 55 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Idaho

    Great for brunch

  • Idaho

    Healthy

  • Idaho

    Hot spot

  • Idaho

    Neighborhood gem

  • Idaho

    Great for outdoor dining

55 Reviews
  1. Ginny

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful lake view Food is the best we've had since moving to north Idaho. Service has always been excellent

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  2. Nate

    Boise

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best Prime rib and baked potato I have had in the Pacific North West. Staff was very accommodating and courteous. Definitely recommend this restaurant! The view is amazing as well, on the lake and at sunset! WOW!

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  3. JohnC

    San Francisco

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    what a great spot, took the boat over for a great meal

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  4. Greg

    Boise

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Stopped there for Sunday Brunch on our way back from camping at Sam Owens Park. Good Bloody Mary, great food and nice outdoor seating

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  5. Nataz

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great chef and great food. I love the restaurant and we come often.

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  6. ErikH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our experience was fantastic from beginning to end. The food was outstanding as was the service. Pricing is reflective of the million dollar views from either patio.

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  7. JohnC

    San Francisco

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love this place, the food, service and view is always spot on. Another great dinner thank you

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  8. RonS

    Portland

    16 reviews

    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall3food5service3ambience4
    We had reservations through Open Table. We were able to specify front patio seating when we placed the reservation. When we arrived, we were seated on the side deck right next to the band which was setting up. The hostess told us that they could not receive requests for seating locations if the reservations were made on Open Table, and there was nothing available on the front deck. We had no desire to sit literally inches away from the band, which was very loud. Conversation would have been impossible. After some conversation, we were seated inside, which was a disappointment, since dining on the lake was what influenced our decision to eat at Drift. Service was very slow and spotty— they were very busy and apparently short handed. Our salad took about 30 min to arrive and landed on the table maybe 2-3 minutes before our entrees . On the plus side— the food was excellent. We both had salmon, and it was perfectly cooked and was served with delicious sides. If Drift continues to use Open Table for its reservations, they really should let people know that they cannot receive the seating location requests that Open Table makes an option.

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  9. Debbie

    Boise

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent! Perfect evening. Wouldn't change a thing!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Enjoyed our meal in the open seating patio. Could have had more coaching on the menu choices, but enjoyed what we did get!

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  11. DaveL

    Central Coast

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A favorite for us both. Note if you like your salmon fully cooked need to order well done as the menu item is seated, and is sushi grade, not what we enjoy - but chef does awesome job if ordered well done. Miss the bolognese on menu, but the beef sando is good as is burger. Fish and chips is great, light layer of breading which is hard to find in sandpoint.

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  12. KarenL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Dinner on a perfect evening in the back patio was divine. Crab cakes,salads,halibut,steaks were all delicious and served with great attention to detail. The four year old loved it as well.

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  13. CharleneV

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We all had steak dinners. We decided they were the best steaks we’d had ever. Good job by the chef. We did have a problem with our drink. We ordered a cosmopolitan. Asked to go light on the lime. The drink was I drinkable. Tasted like a lime drink. We sent them back. The espresso drink we got next was great.

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  14. RickL

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience3
    Our waitress was not attentive and did a poor job serving us. We had to ask repeatedly for drinks and our bill. There was only one other table occupied in our outdoor seating.

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  15. Angie

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We enjoyed our meal at Drift. We both had the shrimp taco entree, it was excellent. Our server was excellent as well. She was attentive but not intrusive. The only downside was a sunshade that was difficult to keep in place and we worked on it ourselves and fixed the issue.

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  16. Josie

    Salt Lake City

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall3food5service3ambience1
    We had reservations for inside because it was over 90 degrees outside. But it was very warm inside. There was no AC and no fans. We arrived around 4:45 PM so the dining room wasn't crowded. As more and more people arrived, it got hotter and hotter. We were VERY uncomfortable. What a way to ruin an excellent dinner. DRIFT: raise your prices so you can pay for AC.

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  17. KobyP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved it! A great meal and great service! Get the salmon :)

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  18. ndboyd

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice Spot!!!! Got there by boat, Had handy dock. Menu nice blend of lite and more substantial. Perfectly poached eggs on the Eggs Bennie and yummy crab cakes. Definitely a do again.

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  19. KellyC

    Houston

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waitress was one of the nicest people on the planet- food and drinks were amazing and eating lakeside us always a treat. One of our favorite places on Pend Oreille

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  20. LynnA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    The food was delicious, A little light on salt for me but I like a lot of salt. Drinks were hit and miss. My husband loved his caesar,I got a fruity mixed drink and it was ok but nothing I wanted a 2nd one of. Our waitress, I think her name was Monica, was phenomenal! We loved her! We were there on a Saturday night so there was a band on the patio outside. The band was great but it was so loud that you could not have a conversation. We either wouldn't go back on a Saturday or would choose to sit inside or on the front patio so it was a bit quiter. Overall we had a great time and would definitely recommend!

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service and food were spectacular with unbeatable lakefront views.

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  22. Debbie

    Boise

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food. Service was amazing. Definitely a place to go!

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food and service right on the water. Worth the drive.

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  24. EllenL

    Montana

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food, great service and you can’t beat being on the lake!

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  25. JohnH

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent crab boil on the lake. Can't wait until next year!

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  26. DerekG

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Drift has met and exceeded my expectations every time.

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  27. JP15

    Seattle

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful dinner and the food was excellent. Christina (our server) was amazing, best service we have ever had in any restaurant in Sandpoint/Hope Idaho! We will definitely be back

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on June 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent as usual !! Halibut was perfectly cooked and and the presentation gorgeous with excellent accompaniments. The appetizer of shrimp stuffed chilies is always amazing and my guest loved it. My guest had the salmon and said it was also perfectly cooked and the best ever. We are so lucky to have this gem of a restaurant in Hope, Idaho😋

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  29. TracyO

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food, great attentive service, and ambiance of the great outdoors at the lake. Nothing better.

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  30. TerriP

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 8, 2023

    overall1food1service4ambience2
    Food was very poorly made. The fish was overcooked and dry the batter was very thick and almost burnt. On the Asian salad the chicken was very dry and tough and too much dressing and seeds. Chef was too interested in walking around the dining room and outside visiting with his wife! Very poorly run establishment

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  31. LeesaS

    Boise

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We ate at Drift to celebrate Mother's Day. It was a perfect choice. We were able to sit outside on the patio overlooking the lake. The food was delicious and there were a LOT of specialty drinks to choose from. Fast and friendly service, as well. Also....THANK YOU for serving raw oysters!!!!!!!!!

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  32. KelliW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Mother's Day brunch was exactly what I wanted! I love a good eggs benedict, and TheDrift has some of the best I've ever had. High-quality food with a truly caring a nice staff. I wish I lived closer, or I would be going weekly.

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  33. LisaS

    New York Area

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious dinner and friendly service. Beautiful outdoor setting.

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  34. KallyT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    We apologize for being noisy…it was a surprise party. The whole town showed up and the staff gracefully added a table. We stood around talked, laughed, drank, ate and left happy. This establishment accommodated this rowdy event with supreme skill and kindness. We are forever thankful and sing your praises to the tune of Ode To Joy.

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  35. Nate

    Boise

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The staff here is amazing, food is top grade and delicious. Will recommend to everyone. Definitely returning to try more menu items.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience! Good location, good food, good service, and good atmosphere!

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  37. EllenL

    Montana

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service was just awesome! We will be going back, many times!

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I highly recommend this place! Excellent food, great customer service, and the VIEW!

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  39. JimM

    Phoenix

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful spot right on the water and live music with phenomenal food that Josh has created just for this spot. We were there for the prime rib dinner and it was superb. Discovered the restaurant this summer when we came by boat. Five star casual experience.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    19 reviews

    2.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience5
    After reading review we decided to make the one hour drive to try out the restaurant. We enjoy good food and don’t mind paying the price when the food is worth it. We were so very disappointed with our meals. My meatloaf Benedict was meh, had to send back the first set of eggs which were over poached. By the time my husband was done eating his dry prime rib hash which really need a sauce of something on it I got my second round of poached eggs which where still over poached but I was hungry and tired of waiting. So without the runny poached egg on the meatloaf Benedict it was disappointing. The potatoes were not cut the same size so some were cook and some were not. We where truly hoping for a new place to enjoy, sad! Service was good and the atmosphere is great was really hoping to make this a place to come back to this summer and eat out in the deck. I understand there was a new cook learning and the head chef did send out a dessert which was very good for the egg mess, just not sure I want to waste my money on a subpar meal in hopes that it might be good.

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FAQs

Drift Lakeside Kitchen and Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 55 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Experiences are available.
Google Map for Drift Lakeside Kitchen and Bar

46624 ID-200, Hope, ID 83836

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Hope
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Thu–Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Josh Dorrell
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (208) 597-7259
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