Atomic City Bar & Store — Restaurant in Atomic City

I stopped in Atomic City back in the late 1980s while on a long driving vacation - Route 20 from Oregon to Chicago, then Route 66 back to California on the oldest roads available. The Roadside Attractions book suggested Atomic City as an interesting place to visit. I bought some groceries and beer and asked if I could park overnight - it was way "between seasons" for snow mobile racing, the popular sport at the time, and hunting - so there was no problem. The town population was two - the bar owner (also postmaster, head cook, and mayor.) Her husband was a Deputy Sheriff and also did the dishes. They invited me over for a steak dinner with fresh garden vegetables (and some famous Idaho potatoes...) and we sat around talking until midnight. Not a lot to do in a tiny town in the middle of the Idaho High Desert! I have not passed that way since then, don't even know if the same couple own the bar, but it sure was a...

Stopped by on a whim while heading to Arco, had a lovely time chatting with the bartender about the history of the area and the town. If you're looking for a 3 course meal this isn't for you, but if your goal is a have a beer and a captivating conversation...

It may seem 'local' but go in!

We had just crossed the Craters of the Moon off road from the south and pulled in here to be welcomed with open arms and true friendship.

Pull in, have a drink and put a dollar on the wall. The people...