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Interior - Elkins Resort on Priest Lake, Nordman, ID

Elkins Resort on Priest Lake

4.8 (331)
$30 and under
American
404 Elkins Road, Nordman, ID 83848

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Elkins Resort on Priest Lake

4.8
$30 and under
American
Spokane

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2 people
7:00 PM

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
**Reservations for inside main dining area only. Outdoor & casual dining is first come, first serve.**
Head Chef, Josh Hobbs, continues the Elkins Resort tradition of excellent dining! Experience our signature herb and parmesan Halibut or our famous 32 oz Prime bone-in Tomahawk steak. We serve the highest quality cuts of meat and fish prepared with colorful, savory sauces to bring you a dining experience that you will surely rave about. Reservations for 6 or more require a credit card, subject to a 24 hour cancellation policy. A $20 per guest charge may be applied for cancellations or no-shows within 24 hours.

Open breakfast, lunch and dinner, in the summer months we invite you to relax by the lake with a meal or one of our famous Huckleberry Daiquiris. The lodge and Trapper Creek Lounge offer free wireless internet, 3 flat screen TV’s, air conditioning and a commanding view of Priest Lake and Chimney Rock. July and August offers Sunday Night movies on the lawn.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 8:30 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:45 am–5:00 pm Bar Daily 11:45 am–10:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Josh Hobbs
  • Private party facilities
    Elkins Resort hosts private events for weddings, family reunions and company retreats. Group functions are available September through June.
  • Neighborhood
    Spokane
  • Cross street
    Reeder Bay Road
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Elkins Resort on Priest Lake.

4.8

4.8
(331)
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Spokane

    Best Overall

  • Spokane

    Best Food

  • Spokane

    Best Ambiance

  • Spokane

    Best Value

  • Spokane

    Good for groups

  • Spokane

    Healthy

  • Spokane

    Hot spot

  • Spokane

    Great for fine wines

  • Spokane

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Elkins Resort on Priest Lake offers an "incredible experience" with "outstanding" dining, "great service," and "amazing views." Guests appreciate the "excellent" food, highlighting dishes like seafood masala and morel appetizers. The serene lakeside setting enhances the atmosphere. Reviewers consistently commend the restaurant for special occasions and family-friendly ambiance.
331 Reviews
  1. Mark Gold

    Seattle8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 19, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and lovely location. Always great place to have lunch or dinner

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  2. Michael

    Portland3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on August 23, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    All of our entrees were delicious. The shared appetizer was very good, but service lacked..no small individual plates or forks, had to ask for them. Service was slow. Prices reflected quality of food and preparation.

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  3. Jay

    Palm Springs6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 23, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We always enjoy Elkins. Delicious food and drink set in beautiful Pries Lake!

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  4. Chris

    San Francisco9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 19, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an incredible experience at Elkins. We love it there.

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  5. Andy

    Seattle5 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on August 16, 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Steak was overcooked only ate half and took the rest home to the dogs. The salmon was my wife had was great so luckily I got to share hers. The Waiter only came to our table 3 times once for drink order, once for food order and once with the bill. We had to flag someone else down to get another drink. Never came by to ask how our food was or if we wanted anything else. Other tables had a waitress that was very attentive and we both said we wished we had her.

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  6. Carol

    Seattle3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 16, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love the food, service and atmosphere. It is delightful to be able to boat there.

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  7. Lisa Gold

    New York City15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 12, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nostalgic for my husband who vacationed on Priest Lake as a kid. Feels like camp with great views and great good.

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  8. Mary Margaret

    Seattle1 review

    5.0

    Dined on August 10, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good dinner although my husbands fish was over cooked

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  9. Lynn Gold

    Pittsburgh98 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 8, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the morel appetizer here, and the Elkins chicken. My husband really enjoyed the filet special and of course the view cannot be beat. Place was hopping on a Friday night!

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  10. Edward Gold

    Philadelphia5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 6, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Each year, my wife & I spend July, August, & early September at Priest Lake. A few years ago we decided that Elkin's had really upped their dining experience, and we were going to eat dinner there at least once per week. Well, Elkin's really has upped their game. The menu is outstanding. The service and staff our all very welcoming and excellent. The view from the dining room can't be topped. I highly recommend Elkin's for a special occasion or just dinner with family and friends.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 8:30 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:45 am–5:00 pm Bar Daily 11:45 am–10:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Josh Hobbs
  • Private party facilities
    Elkins Resort hosts private events for weddings, family reunions and company retreats. Group functions are available September through June.
  • Neighborhood
    Spokane
  • Cross street
    Reeder Bay Road
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine

FAQs

Elkins feels like a cozy lakeside lodge, a log‑cabin dining room with a big stone fireplace and large windows framing Priest Lake and mountain views, plus a relaxed lawn for summer meals and family visits.

Casual dress, comfortable, informal clothing is appropriate when dining at Elkins.

Sundays are a standout in summer, Elkins hosts Sunday night movies on the lawn, and guests report particularly lovely Sunday evening visits.

Yes, Elkins offers outdoor dining on its lawn and lakeside areas, and the restaurant notes that outdoor & casual dining is first come, first serve in summer.

Elkins Resort on Priest Lake is at its most fun in summer, relaxed lakeside meals and lawn time are a highlight, with July–August even offering Sunday‑night movies and famous huckleberry daiquiris; the end of the season is noticeably much quieter.

Yes, Elkins is family‑friendly: guests describe it as "very family friendly, " report visits spanning ages 11 to 80, and note a nearby sandy beach and swing set that make it easy for families with kids.

Yes, Elkins Resort’s cozy log-cabin dining room, fireplace, lake views and multiple positive anniversary visits make it a lovely choice for a special evening.

Yes, reviewers report that dogs are welcome on the lawn and outdoor areas, with several guests noting a very pet‑friendly lawn.

Portions lean generous, guests frequently describe dishes as large or filling, and the menu even features a famous 32 oz Prime bone-in Tomahawk steak.

Elkins centers on its inside main dining room, with relaxed outdoor lakeside dining on the lawn and the Trapper Creek Lounge/bar in the lodge for a more casual drink and TV viewing.

Yes, the resort’s lawn and grounds regularly welcome dogs; guests mention dogs being allowed and seeing "many very happy pups enjoying the lawn."

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A photo of Elkins Resort on Priest Lake restaurant

Elkins Resort on Priest Lake

4.8
$30 and under
American
Spokane

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
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