Candle in the Woods

4.7

355 Reviews

$50 and over

Contemporary French / American

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 12, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Charming

Gournet wine and dinner experiences for discerning clientele.
12-14 course prix fixe dining experience, each course paired with wine from our award wining cellar.
Recipient of the prestigious North Idaho Life 5 Star Dining experience award (only 2nd ever presented)
Recipient of Spokane Culinary Guild "Best Private Dining" award
Winner People's Choice Chef's Battle Northwest
Winner Judge's Choice and People's Choice award - North Idaho Culinary Competition
Enjoy time in our Game room or near the fire pits in our outside patio in between courses - we welcome you to what has been described as one of the best dining experiences in the world.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary French / American, Italian, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Dinner Thu–Sun 6:00 pm–6:15 pm
Phone number
(208) 661-8085
Website
http://thecandleinthewoods.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Connor Adlard
Catering
We do catering for groups from 8 - 200, based around your needs and budget!
Private party facilities
We do private parties for groups up to 22 for dinner.

Location
5751 East Highway 54, Athol, ID 83801
Neighborhood
Coeur d'Alene
Cross street
5751E. Highway 54
Parking details
We have onsite parking as well as an available limo service.
Entertainment
We have entertainment for select events! Please contact us for details.
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Steak Smores
Yes, you read it right... Medium rare locally harvested venison (or tenderloin) steak with chocolate, marshmallows and graham crackers! Everyone is pleasantly surprised when they try this for the first time
Lamb-Scicles
Frenched lamb chops with an espresso sauce over prosciutto wrapped asparagus and potato cake
Blue Fun Tuna Tartare
served with a Rulo Chardonnay from Walla Walla
Lobster Ravioli in Sambuca Cream Sauce
One of our all time fan favorites – lobster (or butternut!) ravioli in a mouthwatering Sambuca cream sauce! Amazing …Accompanied by Dr. Loosen Riesling
Bourbon Glazed Salmon
with Mango Salsa ...served with a crisp, Kuppelweiser Pinot Grigio

Intermezzo

Intermezzo
Our guests retire to the Game Room with a glass of Isenhower Cellars "River Beauty" Cabernet

Sweet Surrenders

Mixed Berry Souffle with crème Anglais
These are to die for!
Crème Brulee-Stuffed Poached Pear
An all time favorite- ...served with Inniskillin 2008 Vidal Ice Wine
Port and Cheese
A snifter of 2003 Delaforce vintage port with a small nibble of Smoked Gouda or creamy Fontina
Our flaming "North Idaho" coffee
We use only the finest Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee

What 355 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Idaho
Innovative
Idaho
Good for groups
Idaho
Healthy
Idaho
Great for fine wines
Idaho
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Candle in the Woods offers an unforgettable dining adventure in North Idaho. With "fantastic" hosts like Chef Connor, guests enjoy a unique 13-course culinary experience. The "creative and excellent" dishes and "spot on" wine pairings create a memorable atmosphere. While not inexpensive, the personalized service and engaging ambiance make it "worth the wait."

355 Reviews

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Beckie
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic! Wonderful! 10 ⭐️ Allow 3-4 hours for dinner. They take 2 short breaks so you get to visit everyone. The food was amazing & the wine pairings was spot on!
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Suzanne
Chicago
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely amazing experience. The food was creative and excellent and Conner was so entertaining as he narrated the evening and led us through each of the 13 courses. The wine pairings were great as well. We are already planning our next visit
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Daniel
Boise
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent, and the dishes were prepared with flare and a story.
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jan
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was an amazing night! Our food was fabulous. The wine pairing was spot on. Connor was a wonderful host with culinary knowledge that was entertaining and creative. The ambiance of the night enabled us to get to know the others at our table. All the special touches and attention that was taken to my family members that had allergies and special requests. The six of us can't wait to come back. Thank you for a memorable evening!!!
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Kimberlee
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service was excellent. We had a great time and enjoyed all aspects. We used divine driving in CDA to transfer us back to and from Spokane which was excellent as well!
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was honestly mind blowing! I’ll never forget the Steak S’more!
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Shelley
Boise
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a special experience! 4 hours, 13 very unique courses and pairings. All the food was incredible, not too much food or drink, just right. Fun and different dishes, with incredible taste pairing. Connor the owner is entertaining, fun, keeps the night moving and does a great job of engaging the small and intimate group of dinners. Really a special treat. We would go again!
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Michele
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chef Connor and team made the evening special. Loved every course!
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Travis
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is more than just dinner! It’s an amazing experience to make a special plan for. The food with wine pairing, interaction with the chef/front staff, and the collective spirit of the guests makes the atmosphere dynamic and memorable. This is not a cheap date establishment, it’s worth the wait. We had a great evening. I especially appreciate how accommodating they were to my vegetarian date. She had the best time and we’ll be back for sure ❤️
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Michael
Boise
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on October 14, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
$475 for 13 bites of food and crystal light to drink- my wife is pregnant and had hardly any substitutions for beverages unless you want a canned mock tail or crystal light. She asked for tea, no tea. Lasted way too long - almost 4 hrs for 13 bites of food. Not sure why people think this is a delightful experience, not only was the food sparse, too sweet, and drug out over 4 hrs but you’re also subjected to non stop blabbering by the host- who clearly just loves to hear himself talk. We’ve had Michelin rated tasting menus in Paris for 1/3rd of the cost, this was not even close to worth it. We faked a babysitter emergency to make the pain stop.
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FAQs

Candle in the Woods offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (208) 661-8085.

Candle in the Woods is rated 4.7 stars by 355 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 12, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

5751 East Highway 54, Athol, ID 83801

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
5751E. Highway 54
Neighborhood
Coeur d'Alene
Hours of operation
Dinner Thu–Sun 6:00 pm–6:15 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary French / American, Italian, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
We have onsite parking as well as an available limo service.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Connor Adlard
Entertainment
We have entertainment for select events! Please contact us for details.
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Website
http://thecandleinthewoods.com/
Phone number
(208) 661-8085
Catering
We do catering for groups from 8 - 200, based around your needs and budget!
Private party facilities
We do private parties for groups up to 22 for dinner.

Candle in the Woods

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

Amuse Bouche

Steak Smores

Lamb-Scicles

Blue Fun Tuna Tartare

Lobster Ravioli in Sambuca Cream Sauce

Bourbon Glazed Salmon

Intermezzo

Intermezzo

Sweet Surrenders

Mixed Berry Souffle with crème Anglais

Crème Brulee-Stuffed Poached Pear

Port and Cheese

Our flaming "North Idaho" coffee

What 355 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Candle in the Woods offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Candle in the Woods restaurant rated?

Is Candle in the Woods currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information