Wild Game Restaurants in North Idaho

North Idaho is a hunter's paradise, known for its abundance of deer, elk, grouse and duck. Many North Idaho area restaurants capitalize on the availability of this meat by offering it on their menu. Several of these eateries have actually become destinations for those who savor the taste of wild game.

G. W. Hunters

Located right off Interstate 90 in Post Falls, GW Hunters is known as North Idaho's home for wild game. The walls are covered with mounted stuffed raccoon, skunk, sheep and elk and the decor is full of rustic charm. The menu includes such items as yak burgers, duck tenderloin, fried alligator and elk steak. Breakfasts are hearty (doggy bags are expected) and the biscuits and gravy with elk sausage is a specialty. You may want to note that the restaurant is closed Monday and Tuesdays and there can be a wait at breakfast and dinner.

G.W. Hunters
615 North Spokane Street
Post Falls. ID 83854
(208) 777-9388

Beverly's

Located on top of the five star Coeur d'Alene Resort, Beverly's is one of North Idaho's top fine dining establishments. The dining room features a stunning view of Lake Coeur d'Alene and imaginative cuisine. Wild game fans will savor such appetizers as Bison Carpaccio and a Charcuterie Platter with duck prosciutto, buffalo sausage, venison-smoked cheddar salami and a venison currant terrine. Entrees include Roasted Rack of Venison and Muscovy Duck. Beverly's is a destination for romantic dinners, anniversaries and special occasions. Reservations are strongly recommended.

Beverly's
Located on the Seventh Floor of the Coeur d'Alene Resort
115 South Second Avenue
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83814
(800) 688-5253
www.cdaresort.com

Red Door

Home of the University of Idaho, Moscow is the quintessential college town and boasts a number of eclectic eateries. The Red Door is known for using fresh, organic ingredients from local farmers markets. The menu includes Elk Tacos; Slow-Cooked Wild Boar is a menu standout and fresh seafood fans will savor the Wild Alaskan Sockeye Salmon. The restaurant is open for dinner and weekend brunch.

Red Door Restaurant
215 South Main Street
Moscow, ID 83843
Reservations 208.882.7830
info@red-door-restaurant.com

North Idaho College Wild Game Feast

Those visiting North Idaho in January will want to save the date for Coeur d'Alene's North Idaho College "Wild Game Feast." College chefs create a five course meal of wild game delicacies accompanied by local wines. Past dinners have included Swedish-style Buffalo Meatballs and Roasted Quail. The annual dinner is a "must" for locals. Funds raised support the North Idaho College Foundation and scholarships for students.

North Idaho College Foundation
North Idaho College
1000 West Garden Avenue
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83814
(208) 769-5978
www.nic.edu

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