Candle in the Woods

4.9

362 Reviews

$50 and over

Contemporary French / American

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2 people

23 Mar 2025

19:00

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for groups
Great for fine wines

Gournet wine and dinner experiences for discerning clientele.
12-14 course prix fixe dining experience, each course paired with wine from our award wining cellar.
Recipient of the prestigious North Idaho Life 5 Star Dining experience award (only 2nd ever presented)
Recipient of Spokane Culinary Guild "Best Private Dining" award
Winner People's Choice Chef's Battle Northwest
Winner Judge's Choice and People's Choice award - North Idaho Culinary Competition
Enjoy time in our Game room or near the fire pits in our outside patio in between courses - we welcome you to what has been described as one of the best dining experiences in the world.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary French / American, Italian, Mediterranean
Hours of Operation
Dinner Thu–Sun 18:00–18:15
Phone number
(208) 661-8085
Website
http://thecandleinthewoods.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Connor Adlard
Catering
We do catering for groups from 8 - 200, based around your needs and budget!
Private party facilities
We do private parties for groups up to 22 for dinner.

Location
5751 East Highway 54, Athol, ID 83801
Area
Coeur d'Alene
Cross Street
5751E. Highway 54
Parking details
We have onsite parking as well as an available limo service.
Entertainment
We have entertainment for select events! Please contact us for details.
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine

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Steak Smores
Yes, you read it right... Medium rare locally harvested venison (or tenderloin) steak with chocolate, marshmallows and graham crackers! Everyone is pleasantly surprised when they try this for the first time
Blue Fun Tuna Tartare
served with a Rulo Chardonnay from Walla Walla
Lobster Ravioli in Sambuca Cream Sauce
One of our all time fan favorites – lobster (or butternut!) ravioli in a mouthwatering Sambuca cream sauce! Amazing …Accompanied by Dr. Loosen Riesling
Bourbon Glazed Salmon
with Mango Salsa ...served with a crisp, Kuppelweiser Pinot Grigio
Ice Cream and Habanéro Macaron

Intermezzo

Intermezzo
Our guests retire to the Game Room with a glass of Isenhower Cellars "River Beauty" Cabernet

Sweet Surrenders

Pumkin Spice Cake with White Chocolate Mousse
Crème Brulee-Stuffed Poached Pear
Port, Chocolate, and Cheese

The Main Event

Steak and Red Wine Sauce with Brocolini

Seconds

Ravioli in Sambuca and Lemon Cream, Chipotle Bacon, Giant Prawn, and House -made Bread
Savory Beignets with French Onion Cream and Mushroom Collection
Cajun Salmon Croquettes with Remoulade
Sorbet with Sparkling Sugar

What 362 people are saying

Candle in the Woods reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
5Service
4.9Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Candle in the Woods offers an "exquisite experience" that goes beyond dining, with "innovative and delicious" dishes crafted from locally sourced ingredients. Chef Dave's "personal touch" and engaging storytelling "makes you feel like family," while the "impeccable" wine pairings and "exceptional" service ensure "unforgettable" evenings. Highly recommended for a unique culinary adventure!

362 Reviews

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Stephania
Seattle1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience and delicious entrees with great wine pairings.
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Natalie
Seattle2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Every food dish was amazing. All the wine pairings were perfect with each dish. Table setting was beautiful. There are 2 breaks throughout the meal to go to game room or go outside on patio and prepare for next meal. Very interactive with owner/chef Conner. I got a text the week of to ask about drinks and any allergies which i thought was so unique and wonderful to ensure our experience was perfect. And it was. Will definitely return.
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renee VIP
Seattle2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of our favorite places! Candle in the Woods doesn't just provide dinner, it gives you a full dining experience. Highly recommended for any special occasion!
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Abram
Seattle1 review
3.0
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Was so excited and expecting great things. For 200 a person the food was very mediocre. Also the owner talked way too much, enough that you couldn’t talk to the people you were there with. I would not go back.
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Brian VIP
San Francisco10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience! Loved every part of the evening.
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Cathy
Seattle7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Connor and his team provided a wonderful evening, delicious food (especially loved the ahi tuna stack and his take on Florentines! So fun meeting new people and enjoying great conversations! And I loved being “pushed up to the table”! Can’t wait to visit again now that we are “cousins”!
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Andrea
Charleston1 review
5.0
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was a high scale dining experience. From the food, to the service, to the originality and entertainment value, we enjoyed the experience greatly. I’d recommend saving your money to go here at least once. It’s not your typical dining experience and worth the expense.
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Caitlin VIP
Seattle8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 12 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic dining experience. The food, the company, the staff - everything was a delight. It took about 3 hours start to finish with a few breaks but the night flew by. Definitely recommend for an anniversary or birthday experience!
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Beckie
Seattle2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic! Wonderful! 10 ⭐️ Allow 3-4 hours for dinner. They take 2 short breaks so you get to visit everyone. The food was amazing & the wine pairings was spot on!
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Suzanne
Chicago8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely amazing experience. The food was creative and excellent and Conner was so entertaining as he narrated the evening and led us through each of the 13 courses. The wine pairings were great as well. We are already planning our next visit
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FAQs

Candle in the Woods is rated 4.9 stars by 362 OpenTable diners.

Candle in the Woods does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

23 Mar 2025

19:00

5751 East Highway 54, Athol, ID 83801

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
5751E. Highway 54
Area
Coeur d'Alene
Hours of Operation
Dinner Thu–Sun 18:00–18:15
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary French / American, Italian, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
We have onsite parking as well as an available limo service.
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Connor Adlard
Entertainment
We have entertainment for select events! Please contact us for details.
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine

Website
http://thecandleinthewoods.com/
Phone number
(208) 661-8085
Catering
We do catering for groups from 8 - 200, based around your needs and budget!
Private party facilities
We do private parties for groups up to 22 for dinner.

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Candle in the Woods

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About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

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Menu

Amuse Bouche

Steak Smores

Blue Fun Tuna Tartare

Lobster Ravioli in Sambuca Cream Sauce

Bourbon Glazed Salmon

Ice Cream and Habanéro Macaron

Intermezzo

Intermezzo

Sweet Surrenders

Pumkin Spice Cake with White Chocolate Mousse

Crème Brulee-Stuffed Poached Pear

Port, Chocolate, and Cheese

The Main Event

Steak and Red Wine Sauce with Brocolini

Seconds

Ravioli in Sambuca and Lemon Cream, Chipotle Bacon, Giant Prawn, and House -made Bread

Savory Beignets with French Onion Cream and Mushroom Collection

Cajun Salmon Croquettes with Remoulade

Sorbet with Sparkling Sugar

What 362 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

How is Candle in the Woods restaurant rated?

Does Candle in the Woods offer gift cards?

Is Candle in the Woods currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information

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