Downtown, check out Coeur d'Alene Brewing, 209 Lakeside Ave. (tel. 208/664-2739), with good pub fare; the Wine Cellar, 313 Sherman Ave. (tel. 208/664-9463), with Mediterranean bistro dining and nightly jazz; and Brix, 317 Sherman Ave. (tel. 208/665-7407), an upscale dining room featuring New American Cuisine, with main dishes costing $17 to $27 and the option of chef's tasting menus, starting at three courses for $35. Eight miles east on East Frontage Road is the locals' favorite for steak and prime rib, the Wolf Lodge Steakhouse (tel. 208/664-6665). For elegant dining, dress up and make reservations at award-winning Beverly's (tel. 208/765-4000) in the Coeur d'Alene Resort, with great views, refined service, and Northwest regional cuisine. Main dishes range from $24 to $54, with a six-course tasting menu at $75.
