Open from 7:00AM - 2:00PM, seven days a week, The Stanley Baking Co. opened in 2000, and has been a favorite gathering place for tourists and locals alike ever since. From mid-May through October, the little log cabin with a kitchen produces the finest homemade meals and baked goods around. Frequently, the line to order stretches outside the door. But the wait in line is part of the experience; and the wait is worth it. When you grab a delicious scone, fill your coffee mug, grab a table with a view of the peaks, and get your breakfast, you’re just arrived in mountain-town- paradise. In 2003, Tim and Becky Cron’s dream of living in the Sawtooth valley became a reality. Keen to cooking, baking, and hospitality, the couple set out on a small business adventure together when they became owners of Stanley Baking Co. They joked about getting jobs on Wall Street (the one in Stanley, not New York City.)
On the first floor of the main lodge, you will find Limbert’s, a staple for guests and visitors to the area. Named to honor Robert Limbert, who built the lodge in 1929, the aim is to keep his authentic, rustic vision alive. Breakfast is served from 7:00AM - 12:00PM. In staying true to Robert Limbert’s love for Idaho, Chefs Jacob Johnson and TJ Degnan have taken great care in curating a menu designed with Northwest ingredients and culture in mind. Including a wine list is designed to pair well with our menu and has been carefully selected to feature many wines from the Pacific Northwest. Reservations are recommended for all parties for dinner, encouraged for breakfast also.
For many, the Redfish Rustic Lounge captures the charm of the resort. From the log-hewn stools to the “eccentric” memorabilia, you have not really seen Redfish Lake Lodge until you have stepped foot in the nostalgic bar. The bartenders are part of the rustic charm and will greet you with true Idaho hospitality. Open 7 days a week from Noon until midnight.
A casual and tasty way to enjoy lunch or dinner while enjoying all the setting has to offer. The Lakeside Grill is open from 11:00AM to 8:00PM daily weather permitting – offering mouth-watering burgers, wraps, sandwiches, fish tacos, burritos, soups, salads, and our famous “living the dream” soft-serve ice cream – plus beer and wine.
Open 11:30AM - 9:00PM, Sawtooth Luce’s serves up an eclectic mix of American favorites with a gourmet twist. Great burgers!
In 1923, Pete Piva, the great-grandfather of the current owners, left his small Italian village of Olgiasca on the northeast shore of Lake Como, where Italy meets the Swiss Alps, and came to Challis, Idaho to summer range herds of sheep. The stunning Sawtooth Mountain Range likely reminded him of home. Pete's son, Bruno Piva, is the namesake of the restaurant. When one of Bruno's grandkids couldn't pronounce his name, they began calling him Papa Brunee, and the nickname stuck. In 1998, Papa Brunee's Pizza and Subs was opened by Papa Brunee's son, Mike, with the secret pizza sauce recipe created by Aunt Ruby. Today, the restaurant remains a family operation with Papa Brunee's grandson Josh and his wife Inga at the helm. Take-out orders available online.
Serving dinner Thursday through Monday, 5:00 - 9:00PM. The dining room of the Sawtooth Hotel is a special place to enjoy a meal. The food is all homemade and prepared using fresh, local, ingredients. The atmosphere is casual, and the ambiance is inspiring. Antiques decorate the walls. The original woodwork remains. Dining can be enjoyed inside the historic hotel or outside on the deck, which has incredible views of the Sawtooths. The service is friendly, and accommodating. The Hotel dining room serves a first-class dinner menu. They have a "first come, first serve policy," yet if you have a party of 6 or more, please let them know in advance so they can accommodate.
Looking for hot springs in Stanley, Idaho? Lucky for you, this charming mountain town, set against the jagged Sawtooth Mountains, is bursting at the seams with bucolic vistas, outdoor adventure, and lots of picturesque hot springs.
A bar with a small menu too, the Kasino Club, opened in 1938, is an iconic Idaho restaurant, bar, and music venue. Located in downtown Stanley, with breathtaking views of the Sawtooth Mountains, they serve up an authentic western experience of great food, refreshing drinks and an eclectic mix of live music. Something amazing happens when you travel over Galena Summit and drop into the Sawtooth Valley. Everyone slows down, becomes friendlier and more open, and stresses dilute into the wide-open spaces and mountain skies. People smile more.