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Back Country Bistro

21 Ace of Diamonds, Stanley High Country Inn, Stanley, ID
208.774.7000
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Ranked #2 of 11 restaurants in Stanley
Cuisines: American
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations
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Belgium, Europe
Senior Contributor
33 reviews 33 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 September 2012

We had dinner two times in this restaurant this summer (July) and were pleasantly surprised by the superb quality of the food, the excellent service and the fine admosphere. The price is absolutely right for what you get.

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Lake Havasu City, Arizona
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20 reviews 20 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 September 2012

We enjoyed the meal @ Back Country -- menu is not large, but food quality was excellent. Small room but they are making it work.

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Lakewood, Colorado
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11 reviews 11 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 September 2012

We ate here on a Friday night. Very nice by Stanley requirements. Diners dress up by Stanley standards. Very good food.

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Austin, Texas
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 September 2012

My wife and I have been coming to Stanley every summer for the past 6 years. Stanley is a truly remarkable little town in the heart of the awe inspiring Sawtooths. For me, well, its my personal happy place and I can't get there from my home in Austin, Texas fast enough. Over the years I've eaten at every establishment... More

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Austin, Texas
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 September 2012

The Back Country Bistro is a hidden gem in the heart of the Sawtooths. If you are lucky enough to spend any time in Stanley, make sure you take advantage of this culinary sensation. The shrimp appetizer is absolutely delicious with its amazing sauce. Having to pick between the creamy artichoke soup and the caesar salad is not easy as... More

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Logan, Utah
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21 reviews 21 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 August 2012

Back Country Bistro's food was excellent. I would only wish that they offered more local food. I had Idaho trout and my friend had antelope but the majority of the food was not local. Since I routinely buy locally raised Idaho lamb, New Zealand lamb seemed "out of place."

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Boise, Idaho
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 August 2012

Exactly what it claims to be -- upscale dinner restaurant with interesting food prepared and served with skill and precision. So pleased I went back to the kitchen to give staff personal kudos.

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Boulder, Colorado
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 August 2012

Decided to take a night away from the tent and the fire pit and treat ourselves to a nice dinner out in Stanley. So glad we did. We started with the grilled Caesar and shrimp. My husband had the antelope and I had the trout with potato mashers and veggies. Absolutely delicious. We finished with a creme brulee which we... More

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Ohio
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12 reviews 12 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 August 2012 via mobile

My wife and I had a wonderful dinner, great food and service. Next time we are in Stanley we will definitely go back.

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Idaho
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19 reviews 19 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 August 2012

We were in Stanley twice this past summer and both times needed a "nice" place for dinner. Back Country Bistro definitely fit the bill. The serivce was good and friendly. The wine list offered a few of our favorites and the food was tasty and very nicely presetned. What a nice surprise to find such a great restaurant in little... More

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