Absolutely Terrific! Best in the NW!
This is a unique restaurant in that it sitting in the trees near the lake -- but the best part is that the food and [presentation give rival to any restaurant in San Francisco. Wines you don't normally find and elegant service.    [21 Jun 2003 21:04:56]

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Recommended Dishes: Desserts are out of this world! Can't go wrong with anything on the menu.

     ­Shirley   

What a find
After moving to the Spokane area from Seattle we were concerned about finding good restaurant's that were not chains. We were told about the Chef in the Forest and decided to try it. The service is wonderful, the food exceptional and the setting is truly romantic. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone. It is better than any restaurant that I have been to, including Seattle.    [09 Oct 2004 16:25:52]

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Recommended Dishes: Smoked trout appetizer and the huckleberry mousse

     ­Anonymous   

Best eating ever
We have taken guests from Germany and Oregon. Their comment was the best they have eaten anywhere.    [21 Apr 2005 15:28:48]

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Recommended Dishes: pepper steak

     ­Anonymous   

Where to Go!
I have frequented Chef in the Forest 4-6 times. On all occasions they have provided superior service and exquisitely tasteful dishes. They are excellent for family and date occasions. I am happy that I discovered this establishment. They are not only a bargain but a pleasurable experience.    [07 May 2006 18:09:42]

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Recommended Dishes: All are deliteful, even for the first time.

     ­Nate Coyle   

From a Native Idahoan (Rare Find)
I go here at least once a year. I have never had a bad experience. Excellent choice for any occasion.    [12 Oct 2006 12:01:45]

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Recommended Dishes: ALL- with coffee!

     ­Dale   

Its been sold!
Its not the same place let me warn YOU! I didn't know it changed hands and let me tell you,... I just had the worst dining experience imaginable!! I was excited all day for this meal. Appetizers were ok. Blue Cheese salad dressing was like watered down ranch? My seafood plate I endured only 2 bites as the lobster was like jelly!! It was crab legs sticking out of a bowl of like...beef broth!! Horrendous. Sent that back and ordeded [sic] steak as you cant mess that up?? Ha!!! It was a horrible pepper steak and so I didn't eat that either...The wifes duck was tough and covered with a cheap can of some horrible fruit junk?? We drank the good wine and left.All we could do was laugh and vow to open our own place! TRUE STORY!    [19 Feb 2007 12:13:19]

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Recommended Dishes: DONT GO!

     ­Chris from Hayden Id   madcelt44 at yahoo dot com