The Settlement Kitchen + Craft Tavern — Restaurant in Priest River

I was sold on this option when they told me it was the old John Deere tractor store. The food was great, but I had a hard time finding something that didn't have any of my fruit allergies included. (The best way to elevate everything is not wine.) So I ignored most of the entrees, and chose the grilled cheese sandwich with bacon added, and a side of french fries. It was delicious at the restaurant, the leftover sandwich at room temperature later, and the fries after they spent a couple minutes in the air fryer that night. It's a really solid meal that can still be that good later. The selection of beers on tap were wonderful, and my companions enjoyed the cider. When you're trying to decide on which beer you're drinking, order a flight. It is mentioned on the food menu, but not the beer menu. I could have saved everybody some time and headache if I'd seen that at the beginning or if it was mentioned to me by our server. I would recommend eating here while visiting Priest River, with the caveat below. Is it a restaurant with drinks or a bar with food? I, and many other adults, don't appreciate kids being seated near the bar or our tables. We were having a good time, which deteriorated with the arrival of children at the next table. One was wearing headphones, but the other was eavesdropping on things they didn't need to hear. Can't we have a children's section like there used to be a smoking section in restaurants? We were all suddenly done with lunch, not ordering the other drinks we wanted, scattering from our entertainment in the wake of the whiny children arriving next to us. It was a sad end to...

We had dinner there recently it was pretty good. We had a split experience I guess. The service was pretty much lousy and the food was quite impressive. We had the grilled veggie board, which was wonderful but not nearly as robust as the photos on the website show... Tasty but sadly looked like scraps, just four or so pieces of each veggie, some over cooked and wilty...but creative and simply seasoned. We had the shrimp and chorizo fettucini and the sweet potatoe quinoa salad. The pasta dish was good, not as heavy as were thought it would be (which was great because chorizo can be so greasy) and it was a good size portion. The salad was creative and I have to say, wonderfully balanced. One of the BEST salads I have every had. Hearty, fresh, perfectly dressed. I was very impressed. Now the service... Gosh. We ordered a glass of house wine, I was very specific about it ($7 or $8 a glass). We were charged $11 a glass. Total bummer. She knew nothing about the menu...basically told us they had no specials or featured dishes and as we asked her about menu items, just answered she didn't know. I had to ask her to go ask. She did, but with a bit of an attitude. Bummer. Price wise, I'd say a little pricey for this area and especially for lame service and being overcharged for our wine. Will we return? Maybe. First impression apparently make a big impact... Consistency in good fresh food and great service earn our...

100% honest review. I've been to this establishment several times now and patron this establishment before this person owned it. I only ate at the previous establishment one time and both myself and my two business partners received food poisoning and never returned until a new owner and name appeared. I was very pleased aesthetically with the interior. The new owner has done a tremendous job at making the place way more comfortable. Our first trip to the new restaurant was met with the friendliest of staff. We ordered our food, we received drinks all in a timely manner. The food was out of sight. Quality exceptional. Presentation outstanding. I must say that the fish tacos deserve an extra tortilla to keep them together better. The macaroni and cheese is the best in the world. At first I thought the price was a bit excessive but upon ordering and sampling I don't think they charge enough. A great cheese blend, mushrooms and bacon along with care and dedication make this dish one to be had. The beet salad, with candy cane beets and goat cheese is a dish that can never be replaced. We now order a beet salad and macaroni and cheese every week to be picked up and brought home and enjoyed. The pictures above are the product we received and we're taken at my own table. The product is just as fresh, hot and tasty as it is in the restaurant. 100% five stars in...