Drift Lakeside Kitchen and Bar

Name: Drift Lakeside Kitchen and Bar
Address: 46624 ID-200, Hope, ID, United States, 83836
Telephone: (208) 597-7259
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

55 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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New-American casual fine dining featuring stunning lakeside views and consciously sourced and foraged fare from local markets.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 3, 2023

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

Location
46624 ID-200, Hope, ID 83836
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.

Oysters*
vodka cocktail sauce, horseradish
- MP
Traditional Shrimp Cocktail*$18.00
vodka cocktail sauce, lemon
Smoked Wings$17.00
house buffalo sauce
Chiles Gueritos*$15.00
shrimp stuffed sweet peppers, queso fresco, cilantro
Wild Game Charcuterie Board
chef's choice: three meats, two cheeses, crostini
- MP
Papas Con Carne*$16.00
Idaho potato, carne asada, queso fresco, pickled onion, pico de gallo, avocado crema

Salads

add chicken $6 | shrimp $9 | salmon $9 | steak $9

Simple$12.00
Pack River Farms greens, carrots, tomato, cucumber, radish, fried shallots
Wedge$16.00
baby gem lettuce, bacon, tomato, radish, pickled onion, blue cheese dressing
Knife & Fork Caesar$15.00
baby gem, comté cheese, grilled meyer lemon, crostini
Beet$21.00
pack river farm field greens, candied pecans humboldt fog goat cheese shaved red onion, sherry bacon vinaigrette

Mains

Drift Burger*$18.00
fresh wagyu, homemade burger sauce, lettuce, tomato, onion, smoked cheddar, brioche bun
Beer Battered Fish & Chips$19.00
Mick Duffs Lupulicious IPA beer battered cod, crispy fries, meyer lemon wedges
Fried Chicken$23.00
garlic whipped potatoes, seasonal vegetables
Rigatoni Bolognese$25.00
house marinara, wagyu beef, carrots, celery, onion, parmesan
16oz Bone-In Ribeye*$58.00
garlic whipped potatoes, seasonal vegetables, wild mushroom demi glaze
Pan Seared Salmon*$27.00
rice pilaf, seasonal vegetables, lemon tarragon butter

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Idaho
Great for brunch
Idaho
Healthy
Idaho
Hot spot
Idaho
Neighborhood gem
Idaho
Great for outdoor dining

55 Reviews

G
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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OT
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 3, 2023

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

Drift Lakeside Kitchen and Bar

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Fullerton Wine Dinner

Menu

Shareables

Oysters*

Traditional Shrimp Cocktail*$18.00

Smoked Wings$17.00

Chiles Gueritos*$15.00

Wild Game Charcuterie Board

Papas Con Carne*$16.00

Salads

Simple$12.00

Wedge$16.00

Knife & Fork Caesar$15.00

Beet$21.00

Mains

Drift Burger*$18.00

Beer Battered Fish & Chips$19.00

Fried Chicken$23.00

Rigatoni Bolognese$25.00

16oz Bone-In Ribeye*$58.00

Pan Seared Salmon*$27.00

What 55 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

FAQs

How is Drift Lakeside Kitchen and Bar restaurant rated?

Is Drift Lakeside Kitchen and Bar currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

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