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Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–7 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1480 Coeur D’Alene River Rd, Kingston, ID 83839
Phone: (208) 682-3453
Website: https://www.snakepitidaho.com/
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Reviews
Talia Renae
I finally got to come in for breakfast with my kids. We were sad to see the old menu gone, but excited for the new menu. Here’s my thoughts, we miss the French toast, the pancakes are HUGE, we wish they had a kids menu where you get not just carbs, but protein and a drink. I ordered the trout and was expecting a full fillet for the price, but it was a small piece of fish. I wasn’t a fan of the orange sauce, it didn’t feel breakfasty. It wasn’t bad, it just wasn’t for me. The potatoes were okay, burnt. The coffee was better than it used to be. The hot cocoa was good the kids said. The eggs Benedict was amazing my kiddo said. Overall, if you’re hungry it might be the best option in the silver valley. I wish they did breakfast more than just Friday through Sunday! I’m giving it a 4/5 because of food flavor/quality/portions and the waitress was really kind but I had to help move things along for payment after waiting and waiting with impatient kids. I noticed the new owners must’ve really done some cleaning in there because all the shelving and nic nacs are much cleaner and it seems brighter than it used to.
… moreB. Paulson
Probably the best place we’ve eaten in the Silver Valley. And we’ve been almost everywhere.
The chicken wings were awesome and not breaded which is huge. Our burgers were delicious. We eat fairly keto – definitely had a bite of the potato option. Yuuummm.
… moreThe chicken wings were awesome and not breaded which is huge. Our burgers were delicious. We eat fairly keto – definitely had a bite of the potato option. Yuuummm.
Barry Wunsch
This place is FANTASTIC! It is a must if you are in the area! Great atmosphere and history, the service was exceptional – thank you Jayden and team, you are a very special bunch! The food was so good and the bread pudding was over the top!
Great job team! Keep up the good work! Well done! We will definitely be back!
… moreGreat job team! Keep up the good work! Well done! We will definitely be back!
Jeff Gibson
Such a fun place – and the food is excellent! We shared a reuben sandwich the size of two sandwiches, added clam chowder, a side of onion rings along with the fries, and topped it off with huckleberry bread pudding,
The Reuben sandwich featured marble Rye and all the fixings, including Pit smoked corned beef, and was absolutely delicious. A highlight was also the Onion rings that were perfectly crisp, and I had them with blue cheese dip. The clam was a delicious surprise, and the best I’ve had for a while, Chock full of clam and potato.
But what’s stole the show had to be the dessert. Do yourself a favor and make room for this, If you can, at the end of the meal, A huckleberry bread pudding with huckleberry ice cream, huckleberries and caramel drizzled over the top. The play of the different flavors is just mind-blowing. We finished the entire thing even though we were pretty stuffed before it arrived.
The snake pit has always had interesting and delicious food anytime I’ve ever come here. It’s a wonderful place, and I hope you try it if you’re in the area – or make it the destination if you’re even close.
… moreThe Reuben sandwich featured marble Rye and all the fixings, including Pit smoked corned beef, and was absolutely delicious. A highlight was also the Onion rings that were perfectly crisp, and I had them with blue cheese dip. The clam was a delicious surprise, and the best I’ve had for a while, Chock full of clam and potato.
But what’s stole the show had to be the dessert. Do yourself a favor and make room for this, If you can, at the end of the meal, A huckleberry bread pudding with huckleberry ice cream, huckleberries and caramel drizzled over the top. The play of the different flavors is just mind-blowing. We finished the entire thing even though we were pretty stuffed before it arrived.
The snake pit has always had interesting and delicious food anytime I’ve ever come here. It’s a wonderful place, and I hope you try it if you’re in the area – or make it the destination if you’re even close.
Christopher Hanna
We’ve been using the Snake Pit as a destination bike ride from Harrison for 5ish years now with our boys, riding 32 miles each way on the trail of the CDAs.
It’s never been about the food, and when asked, I would tell people the food is mediocre. it was always about the experience, and a fun historical location.
However, The Snake Pit is under new ownership and it really shows.
Atmosphere: Both the outside and inside have been spruced up. The inside is noticeably cleaner, with better table spacing. The outside has flowers and plants adorning the 2nd level, making it far more attractive now. They’ve added to signage, redone the menus, and it’s all a nice upgrade. It’s a work in progress, and I hope to see continued improvements… the men’s bathroom definitely needs some work. Also, fly traps outside would be nice, though we really enjoyed eating outside in the full shade thanks to their large shade cover on the deck.
Food: The food was greatly improved as well. There are more menu options, and the food is just tastier. Pictured here are the steak sandwich with chimichurri, and the brisket cheese sandwich (order this!). I ordered jalapeno jam as a 1.50 add on and it was disappointing. It came out in a small cup and looked nothing like jam, in fact it looked just like sliced jalapenos. Upon tasting it was… sliced jalapenos, sweetened. I asked for a replacement as I thought it was a mistake, but received the same thing again. Also, I pictured a nice pile of chimichurri on my steak sandwich, but it was scarce. Oh well. The steak was tender and flavorful, the tots had a fantastic crunch, the brisket had a great smoke flavor and tenderness to it. Overall the food is a big improvement, tastier, more options, and I can now say it’s GOOD!
Service: This blew our socks off. The service wasn’t bad before, but we arrived hot sweaty and thirsty, ordering Arnold palmers all around. I think I drank 5-6 of them, the refills just kept coming, and swiftly. This was one of the best restaurant services I’ve ever experienced, and one of the rare times I fell a great tip was very justified. Great work!
Judging from the standpoint of eating here once annually for 5 years, The Snake Pit is the best it’s ever been in our experience, and I can finally recommend it as a solid restaurant stop for anyone.
Congratulations on revitalizing this historic restaurant new owners! I wish you many great years loving on this historic restaurant.
… moreIt’s never been about the food, and when asked, I would tell people the food is mediocre. it was always about the experience, and a fun historical location.
However, The Snake Pit is under new ownership and it really shows.
Atmosphere: Both the outside and inside have been spruced up. The inside is noticeably cleaner, with better table spacing. The outside has flowers and plants adorning the 2nd level, making it far more attractive now. They’ve added to signage, redone the menus, and it’s all a nice upgrade. It’s a work in progress, and I hope to see continued improvements… the men’s bathroom definitely needs some work. Also, fly traps outside would be nice, though we really enjoyed eating outside in the full shade thanks to their large shade cover on the deck.
Food: The food was greatly improved as well. There are more menu options, and the food is just tastier. Pictured here are the steak sandwich with chimichurri, and the brisket cheese sandwich (order this!). I ordered jalapeno jam as a 1.50 add on and it was disappointing. It came out in a small cup and looked nothing like jam, in fact it looked just like sliced jalapenos. Upon tasting it was… sliced jalapenos, sweetened. I asked for a replacement as I thought it was a mistake, but received the same thing again. Also, I pictured a nice pile of chimichurri on my steak sandwich, but it was scarce. Oh well. The steak was tender and flavorful, the tots had a fantastic crunch, the brisket had a great smoke flavor and tenderness to it. Overall the food is a big improvement, tastier, more options, and I can now say it’s GOOD!
Service: This blew our socks off. The service wasn’t bad before, but we arrived hot sweaty and thirsty, ordering Arnold palmers all around. I think I drank 5-6 of them, the refills just kept coming, and swiftly. This was one of the best restaurant services I’ve ever experienced, and one of the rare times I fell a great tip was very justified. Great work!
Judging from the standpoint of eating here once annually for 5 years, The Snake Pit is the best it’s ever been in our experience, and I can finally recommend it as a solid restaurant stop for anyone.
Congratulations on revitalizing this historic restaurant new owners! I wish you many great years loving on this historic restaurant.
Lisa
This place is really cool. The drive there was beautiful. Once inside, the ambiance changes immediately as you’re met with the aroma of a wood burning fireplace and mouth watering food. The history is awesome. Our waitress was Jayden. She was very sweet and brought our 5 and 6 year old Irish twins a mug full of crayons and a couple coloring books while we waited for our food. We waited about 15-20 minutes. Our food was hot and presentable. The portions were a good size and definitely worth the bill, which was reasonable for a party of 6.
… moreJ
If you go there on Wednesday or Thursday, the only menus you can order are sandwiches and burgers. I ordered pulled pork sandwich. The pork smelled old oxidized fat. The meat seems to be cooked several days ago and made into a sandwich. Their cuttilaries were not clean and there are lots of flies in the balcony.
… moreJohn Preston
The atmosphere was awesome, exactly what I expected from bar established in 1880. The service was fantastic! The food less so…I had the trout po’ boy with fries. The fries were good the but the fish was over cooked and the slaw on sandwich didn’t have any flavor. Too bad really, this sandwich has huge potential.
… moreAshley P
A must do when in the area! The food was fantastic, the building and atmosphere were cozy and full of amazing historical items. The owner was the sweetest and you can tell this place is a labor of love. Will definitely be back if we’re ever this way again!
… moreJames Cleverdon
We went to The Snake Pit, which claims to be the oldest restaurant in Idaho. We had their Chicken Fried Steak and a bowl of the Creamy Potato Soup. The chicken fried steak was great, deep fried to perfection: crispy outside while tender and chewy inside. The brown gravy was quite good, as was their green beans cooked with bacon and onions. The fries were delicious as well. The creamy potato soup was flavorful, just right on a cold day.
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