Head Chef Andrew Machanic, a 1993 graduate of the New England Culinary Institute in Montpelier, Vermont, joined the Idaho Rocky Mountain Ranch family in 2006, and has been delighting guests with his creative menus, dishes with local fresh ingredients and artful presentations. Savoring Andrew's food in the historic lodge dining room with its large central fireplace, original light fixtures, and mountain vistas is a relaxing and congenial experience.

Dining room seating provides intimate tables for 2 or larger tables where you have the opportunity to enjoy the camaraderie of other guests. There are local musicians at the ranch for your entertainment 3 to 4 nights a week during the dinner hour. Three nights a week, the dinner event is outdoors - a special Dutch Oven Cook-Out, Thursday Barbeque Night and Saturday Idaho night.. Our kitchen was fully updated and remodeled for the 2006 guest season, where Chef Andrew is busy cooking up his “ranch fusion” cuisine.

The menus are innovative and elegant, yet refreshingly down to earth, incorporating fresh, local ingredients and seasonal specialties. Local meats, cheeses, fruits and vegetables intermingle with international and continental flavors to create a one-of-a-kind ranch dining experience. Among the creations are pan-seared Lava Lake Lamb Loin with Honey Anise Glaze, Idaho Ruby and Rainbow Trout Roulade with Wild Sage and Champagne Sabayon, Grilled Marinated Flank Steak with Souffleed Mushroom Crust and Marsala Reduction, Smoke Roasted Duck Breast with Black Currant Sauce, Parmesan Risotto with a Spicy Vegetable Ratatouille and Saffron Wafers.

Breakfast, picnic lunches and dinner meals are included in lodging.

Breakfast
Daily breakfast includes a complete continental buffet and our full hot breakfast menu. The buffet features fresh fruit, homemade granola and fresh from our baker's oven baked goods, juices, teas and fresh brewed Peet's coffee. You then may choose from among our daily specials to complete your breakfast feast.

Lunch
Your packed picnic lunch will be ready for you after breakfast, to take on your day’s adventure or to enjoy on the porch or at the Ranch picnic tables.  Vegetarian options always are available, along with the ever reliable pb&j.

Dinner
Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday nights, dinners are multi-course delights, prepared by our Chef Andrew. The meal is served country fine dining style in the lodge from 6:30 until 8:30 pm. Children, if desired, may eat early from a simple children's menu these evenings.
See a sample menu

Dutch Oven Cook-Out
Monday evening you depart from the lodge in a horse-drawn wagon for a casual dinner in a meadow amidst the pines. Spectacular views of the Sawtooth Mountains, the soothing water of Gold Creek and the crooning of local musicians accompany your feast of Dutch oven dishes like roasted beef, lamb, and poultry, hearty Dutch oven stews, roasted vegetable dishes, Dutch oven corn bread and yeast biscuits, and delicious Dutch oven cobblers, crisps and bread puddings.

IRMR Barbecue Night
On Thursday evening, watch the last lingering rays of an Idaho day come to a close as you sit on the front porch and enjoy a delicious grilled BBQ buffet with all the fixin's while listening to local musicians.

Saturday Idaho Night
Dine indoors or out as you enjoy IRMR's Ultimate Burger and Seafood Buffet, with inviting side dishes. Local musicians and the spectacular Sawtooth Mountain sunset complement your meal.

Beverages & Special Diets
A variety of fine wines, beers, and non-alcohol beer and sodas is available. There is a corkage fee for personal beverages brought to the porch and lodge dining room. Menu options for special diets are available with advance notice.

Private parties