
Snake River Grill was founded in 1993 and is a large place that offers spaced indoor seating (recently opened) and a couple of options for outdoor dining (as long as weather permits). All the seating is on the second level with one patio directly adjacent to the indoor area and the other on a large rooftop across some stairs, but it’s covered by a tent and has heaters. Inside you get the full ambiance of the place’s Western decor with the log walls, the candles hanging from antlers, skin wrapped light fixtures and a ceiling defined by logs and held up with log columns. The lighting is lowered and carpet is on the floor. The tables are well distanced and covered with white clothes and diners are given a matching cloth napkin once they’re seated. Some of the tables have bench seating to match the un-cushioned wood chairs. A bar is immediately in front of the entry, no music is in the background but there is lots of conversational hum and there are many windows on the walls of the various rooms. Service was slow to start but then was nicely paced and very friendly with helpful opinions. Reservations are needed and to get a good time you need to do that at least a month ahead. Continue reading