Top Restaurants Diners In Idaho Falls

Idaho Falls, nestled in the Snake River Plain, is one of Eastern Idaho’s most beautiful communities. An outdoor enthusiast’s paradise, it also has a thriving art and culture community as well as many delicious dining options, from innovative American to Mexican food. Here we take an updated look at some of the best culinary offerings in Idaho Falls.

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Copper Rill

Across the street from the Idaho Falls Greenbelt and Snake River sits the warm and inviting Copper Rill, a casual restaurant opened by Chef Jud Wilcox and Shandi Fujimoto in 2013. Featuring an array of eclectic American cuisine, the menu offers a variety of made-from-scratch sandwiches, pasta, and entrées that will appeal to many diners. Serving lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch, guests can savor delectable dishes such as lightly pan-seared mahi-mahi tacos served with tomato, red onion, cabbage, and cilantro-lime sauce, plus corn tortillas and Thai lamb chops, which are marinated in hoi sen, honey, garlic, red curry, and sesame seeds accompanied by confetti orzo.

Guests wanting to experience a bit of the 1950s can make a visit to the friendly Dixie’s Diner. A classic American retro diner complete with vinyl booths and red, white and black chairs and jukeboxes at each table, this restaurant serves up American comfort food the entire family will enjoy. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days a week, tasty options available include chocolate chip pancakes; the garlic mushroom hamburger; and chicken fried steak smothered with gravy accompanied by potatoes and corn on the cob. There are also sweet treats, including thick creamy milkshakes in a variety of flavors.

Jalisco’s Mexican Restaurant

Owned and operated by Humberto and Rhonda Ponce, Jalisco’s Mexican Restaurant, which has been named ‘Best Mexican Restaurant’ for four years, specializes in flavorful Mexican cuisine. With two locations in Idaho Falls — one opened in 2002 with another one in 2007 — diners can feast upon dishes that range from burritos to enchiladas and house specialties, all served in a festive atmosphere. Highlights from the menu include the burrito chipotle with chicken in a flour tortilla topped with cheese and a creamy chipotle sauce; pork nopales, which is pork sautéed with veggies and cactus; and mouth-watering fish tacos. With a large selection of beverages, guests can try an imported beer or fruity margarita to go along with their meal.

Lucy’s New York Style Pizzeria

Voted by locals as having the best pizza in Idaho Falls, Lucy’s New York Style Pizzeria, as the name suggests, specializes in New York-style pizza. The pizza is hand-tossed with a thin crust. With three locations in Idaho plus one in Utah, it is easy to see why this pizza joint is so popular: the dough is made-from-scratch daily, the sauce is made in-house, plus they procure only the highest quality ingredients. Mouth-watering highlights from the menu include the ‘zestbian’, which is topped with a BBQ-ranch sauce, pepperoni, ham, chicken, pineapple, bacon, and jalapeños, and the buffalo chicken. Vegetarians and those abstaining from gluten will also be pleased with the variety of options available to them.

Pitmaster BarBQue Company

A meat lover’s paradise, Pitmaster BarBQue is all about slow-cooked meats and mouth-watering BBQ sauces and ribs. A strong presence on the BBQ competition scene, owner Rob Harding opened his family-run brick-and-mortar shop in 2013 to feature his award-winning BBQ. Using the highest quality ingredients available, the menu has an array of succulent dishes for visitors to dine on, including pork ribs served with cornbread and a side dish — enticing options include smokey mac n’ cheese and potato salad — and a Pitmaster blend burger with BBQ butter accompanied by fresh-cut fries. This friendly establishment also features house-made desserts.

The SnakeBite Restaurant

Established in 1994, The SnakeBite Restaurant is a cash-only eatery specializing in creative New American cuisine and is constantly voted as the ‘Best American Food’ in Idaho Falls. A warm and friendly establishment, this restaurant has lunch and dinner menus featuring steaks, seafood, and vegetarian dishes. The SnakeBite offers diners delightful recipes, such as the osso bucco, which is tender pork with a ginger-soy mahogany sauce served with mashed potatoes and vegetables. Another favorite is the wild sockeye Alaskan salmon with a tequila lime honey glaze on a bed of rice topped with fresh salsa. Offering innovative fare plus a full bar with an array of beverages, it’s easy to see why people return again and again to SnakeBite.

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