Restaurant Guide

• The Roosevelt Grille

  One of the best restaurants in town. Continental Cuisine featuring excellent selections and a healthy sized porterhouse steak. Definitely a must in the Sun Valley Area. Located on Main Street in Ketchum, Idaho. 208-726-0051

• The Rustic Moose

  Open for breakfast and lunch only, this popular cafe is full of locals and always let it be said that the locals know where to find the best places to eat. Fantastic and creative egg dishes are featured on the morning menu while lunch specials are of a good variety and it makes it tough to decide.

• The Kneadery

  The Kneadery: Another great favorite with locals for a hearty delicious breakfast. Sometimes this restaurant can be extremely busy so best to call ahead. 260 Leadville Ave N, Ketchum, ID - (208) 726-9462

• On the mountain

• The Roundhouse

  The Roundhouse (622-2371), built in 1939, is the first daylodge on Bald Mt. Midway up on the River Run side, this restaurant welcomes non-skiers as well who can buy a "foot traffic" pass and enjoy the food, friends and views—lunch only. Reservations recommended.

• The Lookout Restaurant

  The Lookout Restaurant (622-6261) is often hidden under a mound of snow, which keeps lunchtime crowds small, making it a good stop for quick burgers, sandwiches and salads.

• Dollar Cabin

  At the base of Dollar Mt., Dollar Cabin has recently been replaced with a new building.

• In Sun Valley Village

• Sun Valley Lodge Dining Room

  The Sun Valley Lodge Dining Room (622-2150) has old-time elegance and is one of the only places in the area with live music and dinner dancing. Specialties include Steak Diane, Chateaubriand Béarnaise Bouquetière and fresh Idaho trout or poached salmon. It's always a special occasion spot many locals go for anniversaries and birthdays.

• The Duchin Lounge

  The Duchin Lounge, (622-2145) named for Eddie Duchin by Averell Harriman, is just off the Sun Valley Lodge lobby and has grande apres-ski and dancing.

• The Ram

  The Ram (622-2225; $$$), attached to the Sun Valley Inn, serves elegant European atmosphere with food ranging from fondues to grilled New York strip loin to fish and seafood.

• Gretchen's

  Gretchen's (622-2144; $$) in the Lodge has a fine dinner menu, including Idaho lamb and beef. Enjoy breakfast and lunch as well ($).

• Bald Mountain Pizza and Pasta

  Recent addition is Bald Mountain Pizza and Pasta (622-2143; $$) for dinner.

• Inn Lobby Lounge

  A recent additions is the new Inn Lobby Lounge (622-2266; $$) in the Sun Valley Inn for a light meal.

• Sun Valley Deli

  At Sun Valley Deli (622-2060) pick up sandwiches and quick snacks.

• The Konditorei

  The Konditorei (622-2235; $) has an Austrian flavor and excellent lunches, such as hearty soups served in a bread bowl next to a mountain of fruit.

• Chocolate Foundry

  Follow up your meal with a stop at the Chocolate Foundry (622-2147; $) and take home something to satisfy your sweet cravings.

• The Boiler Room

  The Boiler Room (622-2148) in the Village has great apres-ski along with comedy acts for the evening crowd.

• In Ketchum

  Ketchum has some of the best restaurants in any ski resort in America. Anyone with fine dining on his or her mind will not be disappointed. The region's real gourmet action takes place here. The price ranges we give here are a rough guide. These restaurants all vie for "best of Ketchum.

• Michel's Christiania

  Michel's Christiania (726-3388; $$$), run by Michel Rodigoz, serves fine French cuisine.

• Felix's

  Felix's (726-1166; $$$), which has moved to 380 1st Ave. North, offers a continental menu in a very international setting.

• Bistro 44

  Bistro 44 (726-2040; $$$) serves authentic French cooking prepared by chef-owner Alain Gilot. It's open for lunch. Dinner is prepared in two seatings nightly, Monday through Saturday. Reservations are required for dinner.

• Baci Italian Café and Wine Bar

  For trattoria-style cuisine and excellent fish specials at exceptional prices, head to the Baci Italian Café and Wine Bar (726-8384; $$).

• Dean's Restaurant

  Dean's Restaurant (726-8911; $$), formerly the Coyote Grill and Wine Bar (same owners, same place, just a new name), has a very romantic setting. Filled with couches and overstuffed chairs snuggling tiny tables, the rooms accentuate the creative grill cuisine.

• The Pioneer Saloon

  The Pioneer Saloon (726-3139; $$), a local hangout going back into Ketchum history, is known for its prime rib and baked potatoes.

• Ketchum Grill

  Ketchum Grill (726-4660; $$) has a daring, innovative menu with flavor mixtures that will keep your taste buds tingling. The restaurant participates in the Chef's Collective to buy only locally grown/hunted or organic produce.

• Rico's Pizza and Pasta

  Rico's Pizza and Pasta (726-7426; $$) is the local's favorite spot for take-out Italian dishes.

• Sushi on Second

  Sushi on Second (726-5181; $$) has Japanese fare.

• Globus

  Locals say Globus (726-1301; $$) has good Chinese/Thai food.

• Panda Chinese Restaurant

  Panda Chinese Restaurant (726-3591; $) serves Chinese meals from several regions.

• Ketchum Kantina and Desperado's

  The spots for excellent and inexpensive Mexican food are Ketchum Kantina (726-4213; $), on Main Street or Desperado's (726-3068; $) on Fourth Street.

• Grumpy's

  Grumpy's (no phone, we're told; $), on Warm Springs Road, is the locals' favorite for great burgers and beer.

• Smoky Mountain Pizza & Pasta

  Smoky Mountain Pizza & Pasta (622-5625; $) has great, very affordable Italian fare and massive salads.

• Burger Grill

  The Burger Grill (726-3333; $$), another chain restaurant, serves up thick hamburgers, mounds of fries and frosty shakes.

• Java on Fourth

  Java on Fourth (726-2882; $) has daily specials, excellent food and an unusual atmosphere. Outdoor seating is available.

• Irving's Red Hot

  Directly across the street from the Warm Springs Lodge at the base of Baldy is a Ketchum institution, Irving's Red Hot stand, where you can get great hot dogs. "The Works" (a dog smothered in fixings and chips) for only $2 is a lunch bargain that can't be beat.

• Trail Creek Cabin

  One evening dining adventure that should not be missed is the horse-drawn sleigh ride dinner at Trail Creek Cabin (622-2135). The cozy rough-hewn cabin dates from 1937 and can be reached by sleigh, car or cross-country skis. For the sleigh ride, make reservations 72 hours in advance, but you can always check for open space.

• Galena Lodge

  Galena Lodge (726-4010) also offers moonlight and star gazing dinners in the warmth of a rustic lodge..