Anthony’s Restaurant
Edward Bartkowiak
Anthony’s at Coeur d’Alene is unique to the Riverstone community – reflecting the style and personality of the neighborhood. With unmatched views, every detail of the dining experience from the service to the quality of our fresh Northwest seafood is designed to create a memorable meal.
Avondale Bar & Grill
James Seidler
Avondale Bar and Grill is a place where creativity meets flavor in every dish. Our Chef, James, is dedicated to reimagining classic favorites and crafting innovative new recipes that excite the senses. We focus on using the freshest ingredients to create vibrant, seasonal menus that celebrate the very best of what nature has to offer.
Bardenay Restaurant & Distillery
Ken Glessner
Nation’s first restaurant/distillery with creative Northwest fare, daily features, & craft cocktails in a spacious venue.
Compassion Catering
Nazeerah Pearson-Muhammad
Nazeerah, affectionately known as Nazzy, is the Owner and Co-Founder of Compassion Catering. Originally from California, she moved to the Northwest, guided by her faith and purpose. Her culinary journey, inspired by her travels, led her to embrace a heartfelt commitment to serve others. With over a decade of experience in customer service and a passion for community service, Nazeerah’s mission is to nourish both body and soul, celebrating the joy of gathering over a shared meal. At Compassion Catering, we believe that everyone should enjoy delicious food, regardless of dietary considerations. We understand the importance of being allergy-friendly, ensuring that all guests can partake in the joy of shared meals.
Drummin’ Up BBQ Catering
Daryl Kunzi
Jenn and Daryl own and operate a BBQ food truck in Coeur d Alene for the past 10 years. They compete in food competitions all across the country. CDA is home where locals can enjoy the BBQ when the food truck is open.
Hula Pot
Vincent Fong
Welcome to Hula Pot our Hawaiian BBQ and hotpot restaurant, where the flavors of the Pacific meet the warmth of communal dining. Inspired by the rich culinary traditions of Hawaii and the interactive spirit of hotpot, we’ve created a unique dining experience that brings people together. Our menu features tender, smoky BBQ classics with tropical marinades, alongside customizable hotpot options with a variety of broths and fresh ingredients. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply looking for a memorable meal, we invite you to relax, indulge, and savor the aloha spirit.
Jungle Relics
Ryan Doran
Home Chef Ryan Doran, co-owner of Jungle Relics, decided to throw his hat into the ring for the 2025 mac and cheese festival. Ryan has always been a food lover and grew up cooking at a young age. Thanks to his mother and watching hundreds of thousands of hours of cooking shows, Ryan has developed his skills enough to be a culinary contender. What better place to serve his Sweet and Smokey Mac and Cheese than at Jungle Relics, Coeur d’Alene’s newest destination for nature-inspired shopping. Jungle Relics is thrilled to join this vibrant community and share their passion for plants, art, botanicals, and of course Macaroni and Cheese.
Mac Daddy’s
Nick Bokarica
We started as a food cart back in 2016 offering just 3 selections of Mac and Cheese. We have participated in several events all over the Pacific Northwest including the North Idaho Fair, Pigout in the Park, Hoopfest, and several others. We have grown to a full-service restaurant that specializes in Mac and Cheese Dishes, offering 14 different varieties.
NEWTech Bistro
Cynthia Monroe
NEWTech Bistro is a student-led sit-down restaurant. Juniors and Seniors learn about running a business while learning the craft of food production.
Oh Baby! Tex Mex BBQ
Mark Nehlich
Oh Baby! is a food truck, owned and operated by husband and wife duo, Mark & Heather Nehlich. They have been open since fall of 2022, originally located at the Silver Lake Mall, and have recently relocated to Chalice Brewing’s back patio.
Olive’s Pastry & Pies
Kelley Taylor
As a family-owned business founded by a mother-daughter duo, our shared passion for baking pies is rooted in tradition. “The Secret’s in OUR Crust” is more than a slogan – it’s a testament to our commitment to quality. Each pie is crafted from our Nana, Olive Taylor’s treasured recipes, with a special focus on the crust. Our menu features an assortment of Fruit, Cream, and Savory pies, as well as our renowned Butter Tarts, which have garnered national acclaim for their uncompromising deliciousness.
Sierra Ranch Chili
Aaron Sierra
Aaron Sierra is the founder of Sierra Ranch Chili, a family-run establishment specializing in Texas-style, all-meat chili with no fillers—just bold flavors and a touch of hickory smoke. Inspired by a beloved chili from his Phoenix days, Aaron spent years perfecting a recipe that earned him a community chili competition win in 2008. Reigniting his passion in 2023, Aaron debuted his chili at a local farmer’s market with his son, turning a cherished family tradition into a local favorite. For Aaron, sharing his love of food, family, and the flavors of the American Southwest is not just a business—it’s a lifelong dream.
Sweet Lou’s
Brandon and Brie
Sweet Lou’s is an upbeat family restaurant specializing in classic American cuisine while featuring daily happy hour, local draft beers and full bar with some of best veiws in the city. The hand-cut steaks are a must while relaxing on the patio in the summer. Our mac and cheese offering was created by our kitchen managers Brandon and Brie.
Seasons of CDA
Seasons of Coeur d’Alene is a locally owned Fresh Grill and Martini Bar. We take pride in serving delicious scratch made to order food, elegant cocktails, and multiple dining experiences that offer top-tier service.
The Olympia
Ryan Foti
Almost 30 years that the Olympia restaurant has been a family-owned staple in Downtown CDA. Authentic Greek and Mediterranean cuisine is our specialty and our recipes have been handed down for generations!
The Culinary Stone
Lesa LeBeau
Chef Lesa LeBeau graduated top of her class from Los Angeles Culinary Institute in 1995. While attending culinary school, Chef Lesa had the great honor of catering for the Academy Awards with Wolfgang Puck and Cecilia DeCastro (instructor). In 2014, Chef Lesa relocated with her husband to their home in Coeur d’Alene. She began leading cooking classes at The Culinary Stone later that year and continues to this day, teaching her popular international fair menus and hosting private dinners. Chef Lesa has her own catering business, has been featured on many KREM morning cooking segments, and regularly works with charities close to her heart. Cooking is her true passion and always says “food is love”.
The Snake Pit
Autumn & Viljo Basso
Viljo Basso is the owner/operator of: Syringa Japanese Cafe + Sushi Bar, The Bluebird. A Midtown Eatery, and The Snake Pit.
Vine & Olive
CJ Lopp
Located in the heart of Riverstone, Vine & Olive Eatery and Wine Bar offers European-inspired small plates executed with Northwest flair in cozy atmosphere that includes a private room that seats 12 people and houses private wine club bins for 230 local members. Owned and operated by North Idaho native, Naomi Boutz, combined with the talents of Chef CJ Lopp, V&O is committed to using simple, seasonal ingredients served with soul. A place where passion is plated and poured.
Westwood Brewing
Nicholas Hart
Family-owned high-end pub food.
