Dining
Palate
Palate serves creative seasonal cuisine made with "seasonal, sustainable & local ingredients" in an upscale setting at the National Museum of Wildlife Art, overlooking the Elk Refuge. The signature Idaho Trout Fish & Chips features beer-battered rainbow trout with malted onions, tartar sauce, and crispy skin. The menu spans bison (Gyro, $25), elk (Meatloaf Wrap, $21), trout Po Boy ($25), vegetarian bowls, and kids' fare ($4-7), with marked dietary options throughout. Drinks pair local craft beers, wines, and Snake River Roasting Co. coffee. Lunch only, 11 AM-2:30 PM daily.
Quick facts
- Cuisine Type
- Contemporary American / Regional Game
- Meals Served
- Lunch
What to order
- Cuisine Type
- Contemporary American / Regional Game
- Meals Served
- Lunch
Prices & reservations
- Reservations Policy
- Reservations available via OpenTable; groups of 6+ must contact restaurant directly; groups of 11+ use group inquiry form
Hours & seating
- Operating Hours
- Daily: 11 AM - 2:30 PM
Visit strategy
- Best For
- Long lunches paired with art browsing
- Game and trout enthusiasts
- Seasonal local-ingredient sourcing
- Social gatherings 6+ (group reservations available)
- Summer music event attendees
More details
- Eat Here If Skip If
- EAT HERE IF: You value creative seasonal cuisine, regional game (bison, elk, trout), museum-setting dining, and lingering over meals with art. SKIP IF: You need breakfast, dinner, quick service, or budget-level pricing.
- Distance From Park
- 1.2 miles north of town
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