2025 Dining Awards | idahofallsmagazine.com


The votes are in! Each year the Idaho Falls Magazine Dining Awards features the best of the best in Idaho Falls, voted for by our readers. Votes are cast across 20 separate categories and here you will find the ones that surpassed the rest. Dig in!

Best Overall

The SnakeBite Restaurant is the toast of the town. After switching locations and expanding its menu, this bar-and-grill styled restaurant has become a local favorite, and the best-voted in the 2025 Dining Awards. 

Best Bar & Grill

  1. SnakeBite Restaurant

The Snakebite Restaurant is a neighborhood gem in Historic Downtown. For the foodies, Snakebite serves various traditional American dishes and an extensive drink menu, and for the sports enthusiasts, there are several TVs playing sports games.

393 Park Ave. | 208-525-2522

  1. Firehouse Grill

  2. Stockman’s Restaurant

Best Diner

  1. Dixie’s Diner

This classic Americana diner is a consistent winner in the Dining Awards, and for good reason. Dixie’s Diner serves the best milkshakes, burgers and salads in town. And on top of the yummy food, there’s a jukebox at every table so you can create memorable experiences with friends and family.

2150 Channing Way | 208-542-1950

  1. North Hi-Way Cafe

  2. Smitty’s Pancake & Steakhouse

Best Breakfast

  1. Abracadabra’s

Abracadabra’s Breakfast & Bistro is the best-loved breakfast spot. Its wide selection of breakfast dishes is a breakfast haven, offering unique twists to classic breakfast dishes, hence the Captain Crunch-Encrusted French Toast.

2040 Channing Way | 208-881-9024

  1. Smitty’s Pancake and Steakhouse

  2. North Hi-Way Cafe

Best Fast Service

  1. Scotty’s Drive-In

With its classic foods, drive-in experience and retro atmosphere, Scotty’s Drive-In is a trip down memory lane. Fresh-cut fries, hamburgers, shakes, and friendly service are what make this restaurant a local favorite. Dine in your car or inside for a nostalgic and memorable experience.

560 Northgate Mile | 208-523-6382

  1. Los Alberto’s

  2. Fiesta Ole

Best Fine Dining

  1. Stockman’s Restaurant

The experience at Stockman’s Restaurant is nothing short of exquisite. Between the delectable dishes, upscale atmosphere and outstanding service, Stockman’s is a favorite go-to for a fine dining restaurant.

1175 Pier View Dr. | 208-552-6500

  1. Smokin’ Fins

  2. Jaker’s Bar & Grill

Best Food Truck

  1. The Corn Dog Station

The Corn Dog Station is back with a taste of summer. Between its monster dogs, delicious batter, fresh fries, chips and drinks, a stop at this favorite food truck is hard to beat. Read more about the Corn Dog Station on page 32.

Woodruff Ave (Located near Big Deal Outlet) | 208-419-6446

  1. Blackhawk BBQ

  2. On the Hook Fish & Chips

Best Steak & Seafood

  1. The Sandpiper

The Sandpiper is highly favored for its succulent seafood dishes and steaks. Between the fresh seafood, hand-cut steaks, pasta and array of beverages, this restaurant allows guests to indulge in the best of both worlds.

750 Lindsay Blvd. | 208-524-3344

  1. Smokin’ Fins

  2. Stockman’s Restaurant

Best Sandwiches

  1. Papa Kelsey’s Pizza & Subs

Papa Kelsey’s is where freshness meets flavor. Its flavorful sandwiches are carefully crafted with freshly made dough, yummy meats and fresh topping, leaving guests feeling happy and full.

2285 E 17th St. | 208-523-3136

  1. Sandwich Tree

  2. Gandolfo’s

Best Mexican

  1. Jalisco’s

For many years, Jalisco’s has been serving up delicious Mexican dishes at its two locations. The signature dishes, which include deluxe burritos, enchiladas and giant tacos, among many other favorites, bring a taste of authentic Mexican cuisine around town.

325 River Pkwy. | 208-612-0102

2107 E 17th St. | 208-552-2021

  1. Pachangas

  2. Cafe Sabor

Best Java

  1. Java Espress

Java Espress’s specialty coffees have become a town favorite over the years. In addition to coffee, Java crafts milkshakes, smoothies, teas and sodas, all while putting a smile on their customers’ faces.

1250 W Broadway St. | 208-552-7664

1510 E 17th St. | 208-525-5269

2139 E 17th St. | 208-552-5282

745 E Anderson St. | 208-523-2750

  1. City Bagels & Bakery

  2. Great Harvest Bakery & Cafe

Best Sushi

  1. Fuji Sushi & Hibachi

Fuji Sushi & Hibachi serves some of the best and tastiest sushi in town. Its beautifully arranged dishes and lively and interactive dining experience will captivate your taste buds and leave you craving more.

2625 S 25th E. | 208-523-3854

  1. Blue Hashi

  2. Sushi Time

Best International

  1. Tandoori Oven

The Indian cuisine found at Tandoori Oven is diverse and flavorful. The menu features a large assortment of chicken, lamb and seafood along with vegetarian and vegan alternatives. Tandoori is the perfect place for a family outing or romantic dinner.

3204 S 25th E. | 208-522-8263

  1. Mongolian Grill

  2. Krung Thep Thai Cuisine

Best Drink

  1. Pick Me Up

Pick Me Up’s specialty soda shops are a regular top pick. Here you can customize your sodas just how you like it with a variety of flavors and syrups. Aside from sodas, Pick Me Up also offers delicious cookies in different flavors.

900 Pancheri Dr. | 208-709-9857

1600 S Woodruff Ave. 208-709-9857

3378 Clearview Ln. | 208-709-9857

2758 E Sunnyside Rd. | 208-709-9857

  1. Fixxology Drinks

  2. Java Espress

Best Sweets

  1. The Caramel Tree

The Caramel Tree is sure to satisfy even the strongest sweet tooth. Its handcrafted caramel confections range from caramel candies to caramel-covered apples to caramel-covered cookies and more, making this sweet shop a treasure in the community.

2289 E 17th St. | 208-497-5006

  1. Love at First Bite

  2. Crumbl Cookies

Best Ice Cream

  1. Reed’s Dairy

Reed’s Dairy is a favorite for its traditional and handcrafted ice cream. After a long summer day, swing by one of their two locations to satisfy your ice cream desires, where there are nearly 80 flavors of ice cream to pick from.

2660 W Broadway St. | 208-522-0123

2523 E Sunnyside Rd. | 208-524-1077

  1. Orange Leaf

  2. Manwaring Gelato

Best Wine & Craft Beer

  1. The Bee’s Knees Pub

The Bee’s Knees Pub is a friendly and popular brewpub, or rather the bee’s knees of brewpubs. This restaurant brewery in particular specializes in crafty beverages that pair well with the variety of pub foods.

850 Lindsay Blvd. | 208-875-2171

  1. The Celt Pub

  2. Tap N’ Fill

Best Pizza

  1. Papa Tom’s

Papa Tom’s is the go-to pizza place. Its flavorful pizzas and fun atmosphere make this spot a family-friendly place where you can have a yummy and adventurous night out with the family or friends.

1830 S Woodruff Ave. | 208-523-6800

  1. Lucy’s Pizza

  2. MacKenzie River Pizza

Best Asian/Chinese

  1. New Hong Kong

New Hong Kong is a favorite for its authentic Chinese dishes. Here you will find a variety of delicious dishes that have been well-crafted and that will leave your mouth watering.

1820 Jennie Lee Dr. | 208-528-8883

  1. Dee Kitchen

  2. Yummy House

Best Barbeque

  1. Pitmaster BarBQue Company

Pitmaster BarBQue Company is the barbeque guru. Pitmaster serves a variety of pulled chicken, pulled pork, pork spare ribs combinations and more with its homemade sauces and rubs.

1305 Fremont Ave. | 208-542-2727

  1. Grandpa’s Southern BBQ

  2. Lil’ Mike’s Bar-B-Que

Best Bakery

  1. Great Harvest Bakery Cafe

Great Harvest Bakery Cafe is the definition of baked with love, served with smiles. This local bakery offers a variety of freshly made breads and sweets alongside its full-fledged coffee and espresso bar.

360 A St. | 208-522-7444

  1. Carsten’s Bakery

  2. Bakers Dozen



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