Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Coeur d'Alene area by diners
Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Coeur d'Alene area by diners
Fine dining in the United States isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; these days, it's all about cutting-edge culinary experiences.
Although steakhouses have defined fine dining in America since the 19th century, that started to change in the mid-1990s. Elite chefs like Thomas Keller and his three-Michelin-starred restaurant, French Laundry, unearthed a whole different kind of tasting experience (with 40 courses), and a new age of fine dining was born. Soon, prix fixe meals—a French style of serving with a set menu—became the norm for fine dining in the U.S.
Between the rise of chefs' tasting menus and consumers' continued desire to have diverse culinary experiences, the restaurants that grace the pages of top-tier restaurant reviewers like Zagat or the Michelin Guide look very different today than they did 30 years ago. Restaurant goers aren't just looking for high-quality food. They want the type of menu that will tell a story. They want creative ingredients they've never tried before. They want to be transported into a whole new world.
With so many innovative menus and restaurant experiences popping up across America, it can be challenging to choose where to go for a special evening. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Coeur d'Alene area using data from Yelp. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself.
Only businesses with at least five reviews and at least level 2 pricing (i.e., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of June 25, 2025.
Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!
#27. Cricket's Restaurant & Oyster Bar
- Rating: 2.7/5 (362 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 424 East Sherman Ave. Coeur D Alene, Idaho
- Categories: Bars, New American, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Rancho Viejo Hayden Idaho
- Rating: 2.9/5 (121 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8882 North Government Way Hayden, Idaho
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#25. MacKenzie River Pizza, Grill & Pub
- Rating: 3.3/5 (249 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 405 West Canfield Ave. Coeur D Alene, Idaho
- Categories: Pizza, American
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Dockside
- Rating: 3.3/5 (516 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 115 South 2nd St. Coeur D Alene, Idaho
- Categories: Salad, New American, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Cedars Floating Restaurant
- Rating: 3.5/5 (474 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1514 South Marina Drive Coeur D'alene, Idaho
- Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses, Beer, Wine & Spirits
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Bardenay Restaurant & Distillery - Coeur d'Alene
- Rating: 3.6/5 (515 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1710 West Riverstone Drive Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
- Categories: Distilleries, New American, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Pho Thành & Café
- Rating: 3.7/5 (238 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2108 North 4th St. Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Anthony's - Coeur d'Alene
- Rating: 3.8/5 (315 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1926 West Riverstone Drive Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
- Categories: Seafood, Tacos, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Le Peep
- Rating: 3.8/5 (558 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1884 West Bellerive Lane Ste 101 Coeur D' Alene, Idaho
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Sushi I
- Rating: 3.9/5 (211 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2384 North Old Mill Lp Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
- Categories: Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Tomato Street
- Rating: 3.9/5 (308 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 221 West Appleway Ave. Coeur D Alene, Idaho
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
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#16. Crafted Tap House and Kitchen
- Rating: 3.9/5 (1131 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 523 East Sherman Ave. Coeur D'alene, Idaho
- Categories: New American, Salad, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Seasons of Coeur d'Alene
- Rating: 3.9/5 (356 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 209 East Lakeside Ave. Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
- Categories: Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Flame & Cork Wood Fired Pizzas, Vinos & Brews
- Rating: 4.0/5 (146 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8592 North Government Way Hayden, Idaho
- Categories: Pizza, Desserts, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Syringa Japanese Cafe & Sushi Bar
- Rating: 4.0/5 (413 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1710 North 4th St. Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Tony's on the Lake
- Rating: 4.0/5 (300 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 6823 East Coeur D'Alene Lake Drive Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
- Categories: Italian, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Beverly's
- Rating: 4.1/5 (437 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 115 South 2nd St. Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
- Categories: New American, Seafood, Lounges
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Angelo's Ristorante
- Rating: 4.1/5 (228 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 846 North 4th St. Coeur D Alene, Idaho
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Vine & Olive Eatery and Wine Bar
- Rating: 4.2/5 (127 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2037 North Main St. Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
- Categories: Tapas/Small Plates, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#8. 315 Cuisine
- Rating: 4.2/5 (267 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 315 East Wallace Ave. Coeur d Alene, Idaho
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Tapas/Small Plates, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#7. The Relic Smokehouse And Pub
- Rating: 4.4/5 (294 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1901 East Sherman Ave. Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
- Categories: Pubs, Smokehouse, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Pho Le 1
- Rating: 4.4/5 (141 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2360 North Old Mill Loop Ste J101 Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Midtown Bluebird
- Rating: 4.4/5 (333 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 816 North 4th St. Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
- Categories: New American, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Satay Bistro
- Rating: 4.5/5 (619 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2501 North 4th St. Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
- Categories: New American, Asian Fusion, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Cochinito Taqueria - Hayden
- Rating: 4.5/5 (203 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9426 North Government Way Hayden, Idaho
- Categories: Tacos, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Nadine's Mexican Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (485 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8016 Main St. Rathdrum, Idaho
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Meltz Extreme Grilled Cheese
- Rating: 4.5/5 (854 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1735 West Kathleen Ave. Ste 3 Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
- Categories: New American, Sandwiches, Comfort Food
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 319 metros.
