Bistro 45 Wine Bar & Grill

4.7 (442)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

203 E Lake St, McCall, ID 83638

About this restaurant

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Romantic

Welcome to Bistro 45 Wine Bar & Grill!
Chef Steven Topple is committed to carrying on the legacy of the former Bistro 45 wine bar that has earned a strong following the past 23 years in McCall, ID.
You'll find many of your old favorites, plus new creations at our NEW location just two blocks down the street at 203. E. Lake Street in McCall, underneath the Yacht Club.

Join us for lunch or apre's ski where you will find a cozy wine bar with burgers, paninis, soups and salads (and so much more), open 7 days a week from 11am to 9pm.

Our in-house Wine Retail Shop is open 7 days a week from 11am to 9pm where you can select your favorite wines by the bottle or case or ask for the "Chef's Recommendations" to take home or enjoy while you are dining.
You'll definitely want to come back when our expansive deck is open for the summer months for true lakeside dining on beautiful Payette Lake.
We hope to see you soon!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Steakhouse, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 4:30 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(208) 634-4665
Website
http://www.cheftopple.com/bistro
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Executive chef
Steven Topple
Catering
Contact the office at 208-634-4665 if interesting in a catered event
Private party facilities
Contact the office at 208-634-4665 if interesting in a private event

Location
203 E Lake St, McCall, ID 83638
Neighborhood
McCall
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wine

What 442 people are saying

Bistro 45 Wine Bar & Grill reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7

4.7 based on all time ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

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442 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner VIP
Idaho1 review
5.0
Dined on March 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, warm environment. Excellent value with also very reasonable wine prices
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RichardG
Idaho2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the top places to eat in McCall. I ordered the lamb shank and my wife ordered chicken parmigiana with a buttermilk crust. Living in the Middle East for 5 years, lamb shank is the top dish of most of those restaurants. This lamb shank beat them all. Served on risotto and surrounded by a pesto and glazed balsamic vinegar. Amazing. The buttermilk chicken parmigiana I would admit was a significant deviation from the traditional preparation, but it worked. We would definitely order this again. We finished this off with an orange pie. Amazing flavor and not overly sweet, which me and my wife both loved. Have to find some way to acquire this recipe. Finally the wine selection is fantastic. By the glass or by the bottle, you will not be disappointed.
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Andrew
Idaho1 review
5.0
Dined on February 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was very loud but other then that the it was an enjoyable experience and we would return!
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Benizzibrhat
Las Vegas17 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 15, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
This is a cute little restaurant with really nice staff, the food needs improvement. They do not have a liquor license so there is no full bar, but they do have a very nice selection of wines. We started with the warm Brie and it was delicious. That’s about all the food we were served that night that was hot. I ordered the salmon and my husband ordered a chicken & pasta special. My dinner was barely Luke warm and I sent it back. The only thing hot on my husbands plate was the chicken, which was perfect and delicious. They did eventually bring us a bowl of hot pasta and that was also very good. They did take the meal off our bill and gave us a free dessert. I will definitely give them another try, but this experience was not great.
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GlennG
Idaho2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food choices and flavors. Attentive and helpful service. Preferred the ambiance of the previous location.
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Cheetahgirl
Las Vegas2 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 7, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I have eaten at this establishment for for many, many years, when it was under different names and management. I have always returned for more! The atmosphere was amazing as usual. The food this time however, was very disappointing. My fish tacos were super chewy and I did not feel well after dining there. I still don't, and this is over 24 hours later. I am a clean eater so I'm not sure what happened on my plate but for the first time ever at this restaurant, it did not work for my stomach. I may not return again soon. But I still think the reputation from the past will keep them successful!i hope so!
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Cajuntauno
Idaho6 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 4, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We enjoyed a nice, quiet dinner before the later Saturday night crowd hit. Our server was very attentive (without feeling the need to hover). The food was beautifully plated and delicious. My salmon filet was cooked perfectly -- with a nice crisp top and moist, flaky flesh. The salmon was accompanied by orzo pasta and a nice combination of seasonal vegetables. My spinach salad was good, but the mushrooms were a bit tough & chewy, and there were far too many red onions :-( We finished our meal with a shared chocolate-hazelnut pave and a freshly brewed cup of decaf for me. The coffee was just the right strength flavor-wise to compliment the sweetness of the dessert. We noted that the interior of the restaurant seemed brighter and more appealing than in past visits, so whatever they did to improve the ambience was a worthwhile upgrade.
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SG323 VIP
Idaho33 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We were seated at 4:30 and finished at 6:30. Very relaxing. Never felt rushed to finish up though the place filled up fast! We had a selection of wine from the retail rack and enjoyed 2 bottles during our time there. Ate braised short ribs, elk burger, mushroom burger and fungi flatbread! Very tasty! Chocolate lava cake for dessert. Delicious! Totally different ambiance than the former Bistro 45, but it’ll do. We’ll go back again!
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Workevader
Utah33 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had the mushroom gnocchi and my husband had the Short rib pasta. We both had dinner salads. Excellent meal and excellent service (Dina)! Thanks for a great meal!
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OpenTable Diner
Montana3 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely fabulous experience. Our party of four had so much fun. From the start, we admired their beautiful wine collection. From the get go, we were taken care of! Wonderful charcuterie board with assorted meats, cheeses, and pickles. YUM!! Dinner was amazing. The short rib and the bison filet was some of the most well cooked meat we have ever tasted. Well cooked meaning, to the preferred temp of medium and medium rare of course. Dessert was also delicious, one of our favorite being the classic chocolate lava cake. Wonderful job all staff!! Make your reservation ASAP :)
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Bistro 45 Wine Bar & Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (208) 634-4665.

Bistro 45 Wine Bar & Grill is rated 4.7 stars by 442 OpenTable diners.

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203 E Lake St, McCall, ID 83638

Additional information

Neighborhood
McCall
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 4:30 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Steakhouse, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Steven Topple
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wine

Website
http://www.cheftopple.com/bistro
Phone number
(208) 634-4665
Catering
Contact the office at 208-634-4665 if interesting in a catered event
Private party facilities
Contact the office at 208-634-4665 if interesting in a private event

Bistro 45 Wine Bar & Grill

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SOUPS & SALADS

BEET SALAD$10.50

SIMPLE SALAD$7.50

MEDITERRANEAN SALAD$12.00

SPINACH SALAD$11.00

BISON CHILI$10.00

SOUP OF THE DAY$8.00

SMALL TAPAS

ARTICHOKE HUMMUS$9.00

BACON WRAPPED DATES$12.00

BAKED BRIE$13.50

CHARCUTERIE PLATTER$23.00

CRAB CROQUETTAS$16.00

GOAT CHEESE TAPENADA$13.00

STEAMED MUSSLES$18.00

TOMATO MOZZ BRUSCHETTA$10.00

TUNA POKE$13.00

Fresh Clams$18.00

FLATBREADS

CAPRESE FLATBREAD$16.00

FUNGI FLATBREAD$16.00

CARNE FLATBREAD$18.00

PANINI/ BURGERS / MORE

TOMATO BASIL MOZ PANINI$12.00

TURKEY & SWISS PANINI$14.00

HAM & MOZZ PANINI$13.00

BISTRO CLUB$14.00

THE CLASSIC BURGER$16.50

THE TRUFFLE BURGER$18.50

THE WESTERN BURGER$18.00

THE 55 ELK BURGER$20.00

QUINOA BOWL$18.00

FISH AND CHIPS$18.50

SHRIMP TACOS$18.00

BBQ SHORT RIB SAND$17.00

STEAKS & MORE AVAILABLE AFTER 4PM

BEEF NY STEAK$38.00

BEEF TENDERLOIN$42.00

BISON RIBEYE$44.00

MUSHROOM GNOCCHI$23.00

PESTO SALMON$28.00

CHICKEN PARMESAN$25.00

SHORT RIB PASTA$32.00

BLACK COD SPEC$28.00

DRY AGED BEEF RIBEYE$46.00

SIDES

SIDE OF FRIES$6.00

GARLIC MASHERS$5.00

TRUFFLE FRIES$7.00

ONION RINGS$6.00

SEASONAL VEG$6.00

extra crostinis$2.00

extra wontons$3.00

extra GF crackers$2.00

KIDS MENU

KIDS FLATBREAD$9.00

KIDS CHICKEN FINGER$9.00

KIDS BEEF TENDERLOIN$15.00

KIDS CHEESEBURGER$10.00

DESSERTS

TIRAMISU$9.00

CRISPY CHURROS$8.00

CHOC LAVA CAKE$10.00

ALMOND CAKE GF$9.00

CHOC HAZLENUT PAVE$10.00

NY CHEESECAKE$11.00

GELATO OF DAY$7.00

BIRTHDAY GELATO$0.00

SORBET OF DAY$7.00

BIRTHDAY SORBET$0.00

BAKLAVA CHEESECAKE$11.00

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