Visit Coeur d'Alene: Dockside Restaurant

We were in Idaho during my husband's birthday, and to celebrate, we decided to have a nice dinner at Dockside Restaurant.

Beer Battered Halibut Fish N'Chips

Pan Seared Ruby Red Trout

Kids Campfire Burger

Kids Chicken Strip Fritters

Kids Mac N Cheesy Pasta

Complimentary Birthday Sundae

Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Gooey

Located in the Coeur d'Alene Resort, Dockside restaurant has beautiful views of Lake Coeur d'Alene, but it was the food that really won us over.

I had the Fish N'Chips - I think it's the first time I ever ordered Fish N'Chips anywhere, and they were fantastic.  The fish was perfectly seasoned and cooked - crispy on the outside and tender and flaky on the inside.  With the accompanying Caper Cream Cheese Tartar Sauce, the fish was just amazing.

My husband enjoyed his Trout, which was served with St. Maries Idaho Wild Rice Pilaf and Vegetables.

Kids meals are reasonably priced and include a drink and a pack of gummy candy.

My husband received a complimentary ice cream sundae for his birthday, and our family ordered a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Gooey to share.

The Gooey was huge!!

It consisted of vanilla ice cream, whole and chopped Reese’s® Peanut Butter Cups, peanut butter sauce, hot fudge sauce, whipped cream, crushed peanuts, and a peanut butter lollipop.

What an indulgence!

Service was great at Dockside, and my husband had a wonderful birthday dinner.


Dockside Restaurant
The Coeur d'Alene Resort

115 S 2nd St, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
(208) 765-4000

Read More

Visit Coeur d'Alene: Roger's Ice Cream & Burgers

Our traditional ice cream stop during our travels brought us to Roger's Ice Cream & Burgers in Idaho. 

Birthday Cake

Butter Pecan

Cookies & Cream

Moose Tracks

Roger's serves Cascade Glacier Ice Cream in a variety of flavors.

I opted for Moose Tracks in a Cake Cone (they didn't have any sugar cones) - loved the vanilla & fudge combination!

It's the first shop I've ever seen weigh ice cream, and the kid scoops were small compared to other shops, but they were the ideal size for my youngest two kids (my oldest probably would've been happier with a single scoop).

Prices were reasonable, and Roger's was a great stop for ice cream!

Roger's Ice Cream & Burgers
155 West Neider Ave.
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815

Read More

Visit Coeur d'Alene: Meltz

Once in a while, when I make grilled cheese for the kiddos, I'll make one for myself too. My kids love eating grilled cheese, and there's just something irresistible about a buttery, cheesy, gooey grilled cheese sandwich.

With that in mind, I knew my kids would love Meltz while we were in Idaho, but I had no idea how much I would end up loving it too!

Kid Comfort

Pepperosa Pizza

Potsticker Meltz

Burger Bomber with Housemade Chips

Kale, Jalapeno Bacon, Creamy Boursin Dip

I ordered the Extreme (over the top Grilled Cheese creation) Potsticker Meltz.  The ingredients that make up the Potsticker Meltz sounded kind of odd for a Grilled Cheese Sandwich - Provolone, Pepperjack, Pork, Peppers, Garlic, Scallions, Soy, Sesame, Fried Wontons, Sriracha-Chili Aioli, but it turned out to be so amazing, especially when dipped in the Potsticker Sauce! 

This 2013 National Grilled Cheese Invitational winning sandwich was absolutely delish.  My husband even liked it better than his Burger Bomber.

The Burger Bomber was basically a Burger and Fries (yes, Fries!) in a Grilled Cheese - White and Orange Cheddar, Burger, Bacon, Fries, Tomato, Red Onion, Pickles, and Bomb Sauce.

My husband ordered a combo, which included Housemade Idaho Russet Potato Chips made with an Extreme Seasoning Blend.  The chips were the perfect accompaniment! We also decided to try a Kale, Jalapeno Bacon, Creamy Boursin Dip for the Chips (can also be used to dip the Grilled Cheese), and it had a nice kick to it, but it was pretty pricey ($2.25 for a tiny container of dip).  The chips were really good by themselves, so it's okay to skip the dip (but if you want to indulge, go for the dip).

The kids enjoyed the Kid Comfort Grilled Cheese - just a simple, yet yummy sandwich made with "Oozing Orange and White American" Cheeses.  My middle son opted for the Pepperosa Pizza - Mozzarella, Provolone, Fontina, Parmesan, Pepperoni, Creamy Tomato, Roasted Garlic, and Basil Sauce combined to make for a delicious Grilled Cheese.

The sandwiches were pretty huge, and unless you are extremely hungry, I'd recommend just 1/2 a sandwich per person.  Along with some chips, you'll be more than satisfied. 

Meltz is a small shop that offers Grilled Cheese sandwiches that are big in flavor, and they served up my favorite meal of our entire trip through the Pacific Northwest!

Meltz

1735 W Kathleen Ave

Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815

(208) 664-1717

Read More