Dam Bar & Restaurant — Restaurant in Post Falls

We went to this restaurant for dinner. There were many issues upon arrival. Initially we were not greeted by a host/hostess and had to hunt someone down. Once we were seated, we were given a paper menu that was very limited. In reviewing the menu, it left us with far more questions than answers. My daughter wanted a hamburger but there was not one clearly stated on the menu, instead there were descriptions that eluded to possibly being sandwiches or burgers. Our waiter Joe, explained that the top 2 items were burgers and the others were sandwiches, and unless you were in on the menu writing process you would have no way to know this. Second big foul of the evening. We ordered the short rib sandwiches and they were much more a pot roast style and again not well defined on the menu as Joe said that it had gravy as stated. We pointed out that it did not state anything about a gravy. We ordered this anyway. We also ordered a wine and a cocktail, the wine pour was not very generous as Joe stated it was a 6 oz pour. Once our meals came out, the beef was a bit tough and no steak knife was offered. During this time we did not get offered and refill drinks. Not only was the service SLOW but it was also very incomplete. We then decided to order what sounded like a lovely peach cheesecake based on the menu description. After a good amount of wait time, Joe brought us a plate that did not have a cheesecake slice on it but rather what looked like the scrapping of a batter bowl remnants and two large peaches cut in half, one grilled and the other undetermined. We cut the peaches up trying to determine what we were even looking at, took a taste and felt it was bland and confusing. We asked Joe to our table, explained that this was not what we expected and in no way was a cheesecake, he took it away and said to us “everyone is entitled to their opinion.” We expressed that we were not happy with it. He then brought us the bill, still no drink refills or an offer of any replacement dessert. Once I looked at the bill we had been charged an additional entree of $17 and he had not removed the dessert. After waiting for a long period of time, I was able to let Joe know we were over charged and that we thought he would have taken the not so cheesecake off the bill. He said he normally would not do that. I had to debate him and request a few times that I was not paying for this. He reluctantly took the two items off and brought a corrected bill. So once we go the new bill we waited for at least 15 minutes, I had to go ask the bar tender if she could cash us out and she said no. She did go hunt down Joe who then finally brought us the charge slips so we could pay. I am sure it goes without saying that this was not a good experience and I doubt I will eat...

If I can give negative stars I would. We took our mother here for a good classic Saturday brunch like we use to enjoy here in our childhood. Let's start with the restaurant was empty only 1 other table of 2 who was finishing their food when we sat down. We were not given Silverware or even water until asked 3 times nicely. One cup that was given had old milk inside, we ignored it and nicely asked for a new one. The waitress took 30 minutes to even take our drink order. Fast forward another 30 mins, we are now 1 hour in. We have order food and a second round of drinks. We had to go to the bar to get our drinks the waitress responded with she need a personal minute (we are at a total of 3 tables in the establishment now). We do have 8 people in this party but our food was brought out 3 plates first with an undetermined amount of time for the others. The first 3 plates were returned I could squeeze my eggs Benedict eggs with no movement. The gravy on the chicken fried steak was solid rubber. The plates were warmer then the actual food. The manager came out with a non kitchen grade thermometer (the kind you scan peoples forheads with) and our food registered at 90° (In food safety regulations in idaho food cannot be served under 135° idaho food code 3-403.11) she took this food back. Another 15 minutes later the rest of the tables food was served now the thermometer was at the table and was served at 105° a few people ate their food now. I refused to pay for my food only my drinks and I didn't want replace food. The manager came back very rude and actually yelled at our table and said we had attitude. I responded with I will not except cold food in an empty restaurant after waiting over an hour and a half. We paid for all our drinks and and the 4 meals that came back at 105° they charged us a 20% tip non negotiatable tip. And the manager refused to get us in touch with the GM. The manager stated when we got snippy at her, after her extreme rudness we threw food at her staff when we only showed our waitress the food was rubber. Do not eat here the staff is completely lazy and the manager with blonde and purple hair is rude, as attitude and will not communicate...

My husband and I stayed at the Red Lion hotel in Post Fall early February. Both nights we ate at the on-site Current Kitchen restaurant. We were both amazed at the quality of our dinners.

The first night we both had fish and chips. I asked if they could add more salad to my side salad instead of one of the vegetables that came with the entrée. They accommodated without question. My husband and I both took a bite of our french fries at the same time. We both looked at each other and said, “ oh my gosh! These are so good!“. The fish was tender on the inside, nice and crunchy on the outside. Both our salad dressing and the tartar sauce were homemade. So so good.

The next night I had the fish and chips again and my husband had the short ribs. He said they were the best short ribs he’d ever had.

We went back again, and without planning for it, it happened to be Valentines. They were not serving the regular menu but a special valentine menu. At first I was disappointed because I wanted fish and chips again. My husband got the steak entrée and I got the Alfredo entrée with added salmon. Oh my gosh! I was so glad they had the special menu because I would’ve never tried the salmon. I can’t even describe how good that dish was. Absolutely amazing.

Kayla was our server twice out of our three visits. She was so accommodating, had a bubbly sweet personality and she made us feel welcomed and cared for.

Cody was the chef on each of our visits. What a fine young man he is. You can tell that he takes pride in the food he prepares. He came out and talked to us each time. That was very sweet of him to take out the time to talk to two old people 😊 I believe he has turned that kitchen around.

My husband and I had been there two years ago and we’re not impressed and had not planned on ever going back. But due to our car breaking down and the restaurant and hotel being close to work, we stayed there those first two nights. What a happy mishap. We will be back often and we highly recommend the Current Kitchen at the Red Lion hotel.

Lynn and...